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Amazon's Prime Day officially started with hundreds of deals on all manners of consumer electronics, gaming hardware included. Cue this excellent deal on the SNES Edition of Nintendo's New 3DS XL that comes bundled with Super Mario Kart and is now available for $149.99 for a limited time, 25-percent down its regular price of $199.99. While technically called the "New" 3DS XL, the Switch is now holding the title of Nintendo 's latest and most advanced portable gaming console, though it only recently surpassed 900 games. On the other hand, the 3DS ecosystem numbers thousands of titles, and that's not even accounting for the thousands of DS games that it also supports through backward compatibility. So, if you're looking to purchase a single gaming system that can play more titles than you could ever hope to finish, any variant of the 3DS is the ultimate choice for doing so and the SNES Edition of the New 3DS XL is also a unique model that's both a col

Amazon has put together a rather epic bundle for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus this Prime Day. While the prices of each phone are actually their regular prices, Amazon has included a ton of products that make it more than $400 off of its regular price. You can choose whichever color of the Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9 Plus you want, and you'll also get an Echo, Echo Spot, and the Samsung Smart Home Monitoring Kit (part of SmartThings), all for either $719 or $839, depending on the device you choose to buy. The Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus are Samsung's current high-end flagship smartphones, and both of which are running on the Snapdragon 845 chipset. Otherwise, these two smartphones do differ quite a bit. The Galaxy S9 sports a 5.8-inch Quad HD display with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There is also a 3000mAh capacity battery and a single 12-megapixel sensor on the back. Then the Galaxy S9 Plus has a 6.3-inch Quad HD Display, with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. It does have

Truecaller has introduced a new call recording feature within the Android version of the app. Users will be able to record incoming as well as outgoing calls from within the app without having to use a separate recording app. You get an option to record every time you place or receive a call. The call is then recorded and saved locally on the device. The feature is only available to premium subscribers of the app. Others can get a 14 day trial but after that you will need to subscribe to keep using. These days, quite a few Android smartphones come with call recording built-in, so it's probably not enough to sway users to subscribe for this feature. But those who already subscribe will likely appreciate the easy way to record calls from an app that's anyway running every time there's a call. #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

The only thing preventing Google's Project Fi from being the absolute best wireless carrier is the fact that the service only supports certain phones . But from now until July 29, two of those phones are part of a promotion that will get you a whopping $300 bill credit to add to your existing or new line of service with Fi. The two phones in question are the LG G7 ThinQ and the LG V35 . Both phones are fairly new with cutting-edge specs and high-quality builds. And, of course, both phones work on the unique infrastructure of Project Fi. This deal is likely part of Google trying to cash in on the excitement surrounding Amazon Prime Day . You can see our roundup of the best deals on Amazon here , and here's a list of all the best non-Amazon deals we could find. As for this Fi deal, the LG G7 ThinQ is the better buy of the pair as it only costs $749 (or $31.21 per month). The LG V35 will set you back a whopping $899, but it might be worth it because it doesn't have

During the first six months of 2018, global app revenues saw a year-on-year increase of 27.8%, reaching a total of $34.4 billion. And, unsurprisingly, Apple's App Store accounted for a pretty big chunk of the total. Of the revenue generated during the first half of the year, over 65% of it came from the App Store, with its total sales reaching $22.6 billion during the period. For comparison, over the same period in 2017, Apple generated $17.8 billion in revenue through App purchases, thus meaning the service has seen a total growth of 26.8% so far this year. Interestingly, though, it appears ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

What great timing. Well that didn't exactly kick off how Amazon expected. Just as Prime Day kicked off, Amazon has gone down for just about everyone. Whether you're in the U.S. or elsewhere around the world, when you head to Amazon's website to see all of the new Prime Day deals you're going to find some sort of error. Whether you're greeted by one of the standard 404 pages with the great "dogs of Amazon" or are stuck in the more frustrating version where you're simply put through a loop of broken pages, it's pretty clear something isn't right. We sympathize with the folks in charge of keeping the site up right now ... we can only imagine the immense amount of traffic Amazon's servers are experiencing right now — especially as news of it being down spreads. I wouldn't expect this to last too long though, and given Amazon's customer-friendly approach to the way it does business I wouldn't count out having some so

Amazon Prime Day has now officially started and there is already a number of big deals to note. For example, those in the market for a new and affordable smartphone might want to take a closer look at the Moto X4 from Motorola. As while this is designed to be an affordable smartphone in general, it has probably never been as affordable as it is right now – at just $199.99. This is pretty much the lowest price this smartphone has been available for since its launched, making it a great option to consider. The Moto X4 is being sold as an unlocked model and is compatible with all major carriers in the US, so whoever you currently use the Moto X4 has you covered. It also seems both the Sterling Blue and and Super Black color options are available as part of the deal. As for the phone in general, the Moto X4 features a 5.2-inch display along with an IP68 dust and water-resistance level. This phone sports a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel and 8-megapixel camera combo,

Look at your insides. Get the 23andMe Ancestry DNA Test for $99.99 this Prime Day. This is a Health and Ancestry kit, which gives you more information than the basic Ancestry kits we've seen on sale in the past. It normally sells for $200 and doesn't go on sale as often as the other versions. These kits are pretty easy. You just take a saliva test, send it off to the lab and get your results in a few weeks (6-8). This one in particular will give you more than just your Ancestry. It will also give you a rundown of your health in regards to your genetics. See on Amazon #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Bose has discounted one of its smallest speakers ever, bringing it down to its lowest price ever. That's the Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker, which is currently priced at $69. That's good for $30 off of its regular price, and definitely makes it a worthwhile purchase. The Bose SoundLink Micro Bluetooth Speaker is a pretty small speaker, but it still offers some incredible sounding audio, as you'd expect from Bose after all. That includes some deep bass with crisp sounding mids and highs. It is made of plastic, which is what keeps it lightweight and the sound still sounding incredible despite its size. This is also a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, this means that you can toss it into the pool or the ocean at the beach and still continue using it to play your favorite tunes. Now it might not be able to fill an entire backyard with sound, but it can be connected to others, which is definitely a good thing here. Bose quotes the SoundLink Micro as lasting about six hour

In case you weren't already aware, today is Amazon Prime Day which means that there are some remarkable savings to be had on a whole bunch of stuff. Getting in on the act is Anker with not one, not two, but eight Deal of the Day items ranging from power banks to wall chargers and even […] Come comment on this article: [Deal] Save up to 43% on these Anker accessories this Amazon Prime Day Visit TalkAndroid #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Amazon has the Sonos One smart speaker bundled with a $50 gift card for $199, which is what the speaker normally sells for. You can opt to grab it in either black or white, depending on your preference. The gift card is delivered with the speaker, meaning you won't be able to use it on Prime Day, but odds are you'll be able to find something else from Amazon to buy in the near future. See at Amazon #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

This is an amazing battery at its full price, and even better on sale for Prime Day. There's a seemingly endless number of portable battery packs out there with different combinations of features, ports and capacities to fit every single need. We've written about dozens of our favorites here , with everything from phone-specific batteries up to giants that can pull double duty charging your laptop or tablet. With Amazon Prime Day kicking off, though, there are some portable batteries that are specifically worth talking about because they're on deep discount. This RAVPower 20100mAh battery pack is worth recognition even at its usual price, but it's extra enticing when it's on sale. Here's why you should be buying it. See at Amazon The first requirement for any new phone accessory I buy is that it supports USB-C . I only have a couple Micro-USB cables kicking around at this point, and I don't want to have an extra one around just to char

Samsung is participating in this year's Prime Day with a wide variety of price cuts, including a hefty discount attached to its HMD Odyssey bundle including the Windows mixed reality headset itself and two wireless controllers. Regularly priced at $499.99, the package can now be purchased for just $399.00, having been treated to a 20-percent price cut. As is the case with most other consumer electronics being sold at promotional prices during Amazon's latest Prime Day, Samsung's HMD Odyssey bundle is likely only to be discounted over the next 36 hours, so those interested in getting into the mixed reality game without breaking the bank don't have a lot of time to jump on this deal. The headgear comes with built-in AKG earphones for a premium 360-degree audio experience, as well as universal support for all Windows PCs that meets its basic hardware requirements. Microsoft is positioning mixed reality as a major component of its long-term consumer technology plans and

Released in the US last year for $699, the Essential Phone now normally costs around $500 - that's not a bad price, considering all the high-end features that the handset comes with. But hear this: Amazon is getting ready to sell the Essential Phone for just $250, thus offering it for a price that usually gets you significantly inferior smartphones. The Essential Phone will be sold for $250 only during Amazon's Prime Day 2018 event, which starts today, July 16, at 3 PM Eastern Time / 12 PM Pacific Time, and ends after 36 hours. You will (obviously) need an Amazon Prime ... #Google #Android #Smartphones #OS #News @ndrdnws #ndrdnws #AndroidNews

Huawei has also discounted its newest Wear OS-powered smartwatches for Prime Day. Taking $80 off of the Watch 2 Classic and Watch 2 Sport, bringing their prices down to $219 and $289 respectively. That's a great price for these smartwatches and also bring them down to their all-time lows. The Huawei Watch 2 Classic and Sport are essentially the same smartwatch. The main difference is that the Sport model is more rugged, while the Classic has a more, well classic look to it. Including a leather strap. Now these straps can be changed out for something better, if you wish to do so. These smartwatches do have built-in GPS, so if you are looking for a watch to use for running, these will be great as they can map your runs while you are out running. And on top of that Map My Run is available on Wear OS, which is nice to see. These two smartwatches will connect to your smartphone, whether it's iOS or Android, over Bluetooth and WiFi, so you'll get your notifications on your wri

Honor is discounting two of its most popular smartphones that are available in the US, for Amazon Prime Day. That's the Honor 7X which is good for $30 off, bringing the price down to $169. Then there is the Honor View 10, which is priced at $399 currently and that's good for $100 off of its regular price. The Honor 7X is one of the best budget phones of 2018, and it was released last year. And now it's even cheaper than it has ever been before. Making this a great time to pick one up. It sports a 5.93-inch Full HD+ display with a 18:9 aspect ratio, and it has a Kirin 659 chipset inside with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. Honor has also included a micro SD card slot for expanding storage, should you need more room. There is also a 3340mAh capacity battery, which should keep it running all day long. Now the Honor View 10 is the company's flagship device. Sporting a 6-inch full HD+ display, also a 18:9 aspect ratio here. There is the Kirin 970 chipset powering the View

Huawei is discounting some of its more popular unlocked smartphones for Prime Day, including the Huawei Mate SE which is priced at $219, and the Huawei Mate 10 Pro which is $499 now. That's good for $30 and $300 off of its regular price, respectively. The Huawei Mate SE is an inexpensive smartphone from Huawei, which is usually priced at $249, so it's usually pretty cheap anyways. It sports a 5.93-inch display, along with a Kirin 659 chipset, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage included. There is a micro SD card slot available as well, for expanding storage. Huawei also has a rather large capacity battery inside, rated at 3340mAh. Now the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is a more high-end smartphone, and it also has the dual-camera setup from Leica. So if you're looking for a phone with an insane camera, this is definitely the one to pick up. It does have a 6-inch Full HD+ display with a 18:9 aspect ratio, along with the Kirin 970 powering the phone, with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of stor

HMD Global has discounted the Nokia 2 as part of Amazon's Prime Day this year, bringing the price down to $79, or about 20-percent off of the regular price. This is a pretty good deal on the Nokia 2, which is already a pretty inexpensive smartphone, and now it's even cheaper. The Nokia 2 is not a flagship smartphone, but an inexpensive smartphone that can still do everything you'd expect from a smartphone these days. It's the 2018 model, so it is an Android One smartphone. That means it's running on Stock Android, and the only real changes here is the camera software. But that means that the Nokia 2 is going to get updates quickly and still perform relatively well. Inside the Nokia 2, you'll find a Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 chipset, 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. There is also a pretty large capacity battery, rated at 4100mAh, which is going to keep it running all day long. Especially with that 5-inch HD display included. This is going to last a few days on a s

If you've been holding out on buying the Essential Phone because of cost alone, you have no excuse now. Today, as part of the Amazon Prime Day celebrations, the Essential Phone is selling for only $250 . To be clear, that is for a brand new device, not a used or refurbished one. Essential announced the news via its official Twitter account: #PrimeDay Alert: Amazon is offering Essential Phone at the unbeatable price of $250! Help spread the good word by RT'ing this and you'll be entered to win 1 of 2 sold-out Ocean Depths Essential Phones. Rules: https://t.co/2Y7nmREQcB pic.twitter.com/dCN65clRjN — Essential (@essential) July 16, 2018 It's not clear how long this deal will last. Some Amazon Prime Day prices last for the entirety of the event, others for only an hour. Heed our advice and take advantage of this deal now, as the price could change (or stock could run out) in no time at all. Also, there's one caveat for this deal : it is only avail

Huawei's Android smartphones don't lack when it comes to performance , and with an upcoming update, the company is promising even better performance on over a dozen of its devices. The best gifts for Android users Today, Huawei is announcing a "GPU Turbo" update for several of its Android smartphones from flagships to mid-rangers. The update accelerates performance on the device, especially in gaming, with a boost in performance of up to 60%. The update does this by "optimizing system utilization of software and hardware resources." At launch, this update will only work with a couple of titles including PUBG Mobile and  Mobile Legends: Bang Bang . Huawei says more titles will be supported later on. Huawei will update the Mate 10 and P20 families in August, with the GPU Turbo update heading out to the Mate 10 Lite, Nova 2i, P Smart, P20 Lite, and Y9 2018 in September, with the Mate 9/Pro and P10 series following in November