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Lenovo Z5 Pro GT

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Lenovo Z5 Pro GT - Specs

The is an Android smartphone which features a 6.4-inch OLED display, up to 512GB of internal storage, dual (16MP+24MP) rear cameras, dual (16MP+8MP) front cameras, an in-display fingerprint scanner, a 3350mAh battery, dual SIM and a Snapdragon 855 chipset with up to 12GB of RAM.

The device has an all screen design with a slider mechanism revealing the front cameras when needed. You have a red metal frame surrounding the screen, red rims around the rear cameras, and a carbon fiber pattern hiding behind the glass back panel.

The full Lenovo Z5 Pro GT specifications follow:

Android
210g, 9.3mm thickness 6.39" 16+24MP 12GB RAM
512GB 1080x2340 pixels 16+8MP Snapdragon 855
3350mAh

Announced December 18, 2018
Release January 24, 2019
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Get the 10-inch Lenovo Smart Display for $150 at Costco

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Get the 10-inch Lenovo Smart Display for $150 at Costco

Costco warehouse club members can purchase the 10-inch Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant for $150. The smart speaker usually retails for $250, which means you get a $100 discount. With the Lenovo Smart Display, you can watch YouTube videos, browse recipes on the web, manually adjust settings on your smart lights, watch surveillance camera videos and make video calls on Google Duo.

The deal will run through November 26 or while stocks last. Given that no other retailer currently offers this model, it looks like a deal worth considering. Meanwhile, Best Buy does is offering the 8-inch version for $100 (usually retails for $200) this Black Friday.


You could also consider picking up the Google Home Hub for $100 from Best Buy or the Google Store during their Black Friday sales. But Lenovo's smart speaker is larger, includes a camera, is sharper and more powerful.

Customers could also consider the Amazon Echo Show, which retails for $230 but is set to be discounted to $180 for Black Friday. The Echo Show has a 10.1-inch display, 5MP front-facing camera, and impressive audio capabilities but has a lower resolution display.
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Black Friday 2018 deals

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Black Friday 2018 - best online shopping deals


Black Friday is scheduled to take place this year on November 23rd and retailers have started revealing the discounts they will be offering their customers on one of the best days for technology deals. We have curated some of the best deals from around and collected it for our viewers below:

Select a store from the list below to show Black Friday online shopping deals offered by that store.


Amazon
AT&T
Best Buy
Costco
Fry's Electronics
Google
Kohls
Lenovo
Microsoft
Newegg
Samsung
Sam's Club
Target
T-Mobile
Verizon
Walmart


Amazon Black Friday deals

Deals available starting today:
Deals Starting November 17:
Deals Starting November 18:
Deals Starting November 21:
Starting November 22:
Deals Starting November 23:

Costco Black Friday deals
Costco's Holiday Savings are set to begin on November 16th and will go on until November 26th. Doorbuster deals start at 9AM on Friday, November 23rd as Costco will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. (source)

 Tablets
Wearables
  • Samsung Galaxy Gear 3 - $189.99 ($80 off)
Accessories
  • 2x Ubio Labs 10,000mAh power banks for $29.99 ($10 off) includes 2x 3-feet USB cables.
  • 3x Google Home mini smart speakers for $69.99 ($30 off) 

Kohl's Black Friday deals

Deals begin on Monday, November 19 at 12AM CT and in-store at 5PM on Thursday, November 22nd. Black Friday and doorbuster shopping will begin at 5PM on Thanksgiving Day until Friday at 1PM. Using coupon code 'CHEERFUL' will save you 15% between Nov 19 and Nov 23, while using coupon code 'GOSAVE20' can save you 20% between Nov 1 and Nov 6.

Wearables
  • Fitbit Ionic for $200 ($50 off)
  • Fitbit Charge for $80
  • Fitbit Charge 3 for $120
Accessories
  • Google Home Hub for $99 ($50 off)
  • Google Home for $79 ($50 off)
  • Google Home mini for $25 ($25 off)


Target Black Friday deals

Deals will begin on November 22 and include products from various categories. Target stores will open at 5 PM on Thursday, November 22nd (Thanksgiving Day) until 1 AM on Friday, November 23rd. Doors will reopen at 7 AM on November, 23rd. (source)

Phones
  • Apple iPhone XS - Free $250 gift card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Apple iPhone XS Max - Free $250 gift card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Apple iPhone 8 - Free $150 gift card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Apple iPhone 8 Plus - Free $150 gift card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Apple iPhone X - Free $150 gift card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 - Free $300 gift card with qualified activation on Verizon or AT&T (Nov 23 - Nov 25).
  • Google Pixel 3 - Free $200 gift card with qualified activation on Verizon.
  • Google Pixel 3 XL - Free $200 gift card with qualified activation on Verizon.
  • Samsung Galaxy J7 - $99.99 ($90 off) [no-contract required]
Tablets
  • Apple iPad 9.7-inch 2018 - $249.99 ($80 off)
Wearables
  • Apple Watch Series 3 - $199.99 ($80 off)
  • Apple Watch Series 3 with Cellular - $299.99 ($80 off)
  • Fitbit Versa
  • Samsung Gear 3 Frontier - $199 ($100 off)
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch - $260 ($70 off)
Accessories
  • Google Home mini - $25 ($24 off)
  • Google Chromecast Ultra - $49 ($20 off)
  • Amazon Echo - $69 ($30 off)
  • Amazon Echo Dot [2nd Gen] - $19.99 ($20 off)
  • Amazon Echo Dot [3rd Gen] - $24 ($25 off)

Walmart Black Friday deals

Black Friday Deals at Walmart are available starting November 2nd. Walmart's Black Friday deals will kick off at 10 PM on Wednesday, November 21. On Thursday, November 22, there will be a party set up for Walmart customers, taking place between 4 PM and 6 PM. At 6 PM, the Walmart mobile app will get updated with Black Friday maps and a "checkout" feature, which will help you find a Walmart worker anywhere in the store to check out.

Phones
  • Apple iPhone XS - Free $300 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Apple iPhone XS Max - Free $300 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Apple iPhone XR - Free $300 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Apple iPhone 8 - Free $400 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Apple iPhone 8 Plus - Free $400 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Apple iPhone X - Free $400 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 - Free $300 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus - Free $300 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 - Free $300 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus - Free $300 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 - Free $300 Walmart Gift Card with qualified activation on Verizon, AT&T or Sprint.
Tablets
TVs


These deals will be available starting November 10th

Phones
Tablets
Laptops
Accessories
TVs



You can check out the above-mentioned deals and more pre-Black Friday sales on the Lenovo website.

Best Buy Black Friday Deals
Best Buy stores will be opened on Thursday, November 21 (Thanksgiving Day) between 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. and will reopen on Black Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (source)

Phones
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 ($300 off) requires monthly payment through Verizon device payment plan.
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ ($300 off) requires monthly payment through Verizon device payment plan.
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 ($300 off) requires monthly payment through Verizon device payment plan.
Tablets
Laptops
TVs
Accessories
  • Amazon Echo Show 1st Gen. for $99.99 ($130 off)
  • Amazon Echo Dot 2nd Gen. for $19.99 ($20 off)
  • Google Home Mini for $25
  • Apple HomePod for $249 ($100 off)
  • Amazon Fire TV Cube for $59.99 ($60 off)
  • Ring Doorbell 2 for $139.99 and get a free Amazon Echo Dot.
Gaming
  • Microsoft Xbox One X 1TB Gold Rush Special Edition Battlefield V Bundle with a controller for $429.99 ($70 off)
  • Nintendo Switch Super Mario Kart Deluxe Bundle for $299
Other Deals
  • Buy an Amazon Alexa product and get a smart plug for just $5.
  • Up to 40% off major appliances.


Computer hardware-specialized retailer NewEgg has released its Black Friday 2018 flyer detailing several deals including discounts on various smartphones. (source)

Phones
Tablets
  • Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) with keyboard + $20 gift card - $800 (usually retails for $900 without keyboard)
Accessories

Samsung Black Friday 2018 deals

Samsung has released their Black Friday deals, which include discounts on smartphones, TVs, wearables, and accessories. Check out some of the best deals below.

Phones
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S9 (Unlocked)- $200 off instantly (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Unlocked)- $200 off instantly (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 (Unlocked)- $200 off instantly (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Verizon)- 50% off when bought on Verizon's Device Payment Plan (beginning November 22)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Verizon)- 50% off when bought on Verizon's Device Payment Plan (beginning November 22)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 (Verizon)- 50% off when bought on Verizon's Device Payment Plan (beginning November 22)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (AT&T) - $200 off when bought with AT&T Next (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ (AT&T) - $200 off when bought with AT&T Next (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 (AT&T) - $200 off when bought with AT&T Next (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (T-Mobile) - $200 off instantly (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ (T-Mobile) - $200 off instantly (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 (T-Mobile) - $200 off instantly (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (Sprint) - $300 off when bought with Sprint Financing (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Sprint) - $300 off when bought with Sprint Financing (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 (Sprint) - $300 off when bought with Sprint Financing (beginning November 18)
Tablets
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1-inch (Wi-Fi) – $179.99 (save $100);
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1-inch with S Pen (Wi-Fi) – $229.99 (save $100);
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 9.7-inch (S-Pen included) – $449.99 (save $100);
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab E 9.6-inch (Wi-Fi) – $149.99 (save $50);
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0-inch (Wi-Fi) – $99.99 (save $30)
Wearables
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch Bluetooth, 42mm and 46mm versions - $70 off instantly (beginning November 16)
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch LTE, 42mm and 46mm versions - $30 off instantly (beginning November 16)
  • Samsung Gear S3 Frontier and Gear Sport - $100 off (beginning November 16)
Accessories
  • Samsung Fast Charge Wireless Charging Pad, 2-Pack - $60 off (beginning November 18)
  • Samsung Gear IconX 2018 - $50 off (beginning November 18)
You can view the deals above and more by visiting Samsung's US website.



Microsoft has revealed its upcoming Black Friday deals, which include some discounts on the company's Surface tablets. Most of the deals are set to start at 12:00 AM ET on Thanksgiving Day (November 22). (source)



The Google Store Black Friday deals are set to kick off on November 16 and runs on until November 28. Check the dates below and visit the Google Store on the specific dates to get these deals.

Phones
  • Black Friday (11/16 – 11/21): Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will go up for a BOGO (Buy One Get One) 50% off deal.
  • Black Friday (11/22 – 11/25): $150 off Pixel 3 and $200 off Pixel 3 XL.
  • Cyber Monday: Buy a Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL and get a Google Home Hub ($149 value) and $50 to spend on Google Store.
Laptops (Nov 18 - Nov 28)
  • Google Pixelbook: Save $300
Accessories (Nov 22 to Nov 26)
  • Google Home Hub: Save $50
  • Google Home Mini: Save $24
  • Google Home Mini + Chromecast: Save $39
  • Google Home Mini + Smartlight bundle: Save $24
  • Google Home: Save $50
  • Google Home Max: Save $50
  • Pixelbuds: Save $50
  • Chromecast Audio: Save $20 (11/22-2/28)
  • Chromecast Ultra: Save $20
  • Chromecast: Save $10
Nest Home Automation (Nov 21 to Nov 28)
  • Nest Learning Thermostat: Save $70
  • Nest E Thermostat: Save $30
  • Nest Hello: Save $50
  • Nest Cam Indoor: Save $70
  • Nest Cam Outdoor: Save $50
  • Nest Protect: Save $20

Sprint Black Friday deals

Check out the deals below and head over to the Sprint website to pick up your favorites.

Phones
  • Buy an iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max and get a free iPhone XR
  • Apple iPhone 7 for $4.17/month
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 for $5/month (usually $21.67/month)
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ for $10/month (usually $28/month)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 for $20/month (usually $30/month)
  • Buy an LG V40 ThinQ and get a free 49-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
Tablets
  • Apple iPad 2018 for $99.99 with iPhone lease
Wearables
  • Apple Watch Series 4 ($100 off)


Fry's Electronics, a retailer of software, consumer electronics, household appliances, and computer hardware has revealed its upcoming deals for Black Friday 2018. Fry’s will actually hold two different one-day-only, in-store-only sales later this week. Stores will open at 9 AM. (source)

Phones
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 - $400 (starting Nov 23).
  • Samsung Galaxy S8+ - $500 (starting Nov 23).
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 - $750 (starting Nov 23).
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 - $500 unlocked and "catch" free.
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ - $600 unlocked and "catch" free.
  • Buy Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Galaxy S9 or Galaxy S9+ and get free $300 gift card when you activate new device on AT&T.
  • Motorola Moto Z3 Play - $330 (starting Nov 23).
  • Apple iPhone XS - $200 toward monthly installments / Buy-one-get-one (up to $700) bill credit on AT&T.
Tablets
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab E Lite - $59.
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 - $149.
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 - $387.

T-Mobile Black Friday deals

T-Mobile has gotten an early start on their Black Friday deals, with a promotion the carrier is calling Magenta Friday. Customers will be able to get a new phone for free (up to $750) when they open a new line of service and trade in an eligible device.

Phones
  • iPhone XR, iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus for free
  • iPhone X, iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max up to $750 off
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 for free
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus up to $750 off
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 up to $750 off
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 for free
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 Active up to $750 off
  • LG G7 ThinQ for free
  • OnePlus 6T for free
Devices eligible for trade in include iPhone 6S or later, Galaxy S6 or later, Google Pixel and Moto Z2 Play. See the full list of eligible devices. The device you are trading in should be in "good condition" to be eligible for this deal.

If you are not looking to trade in your old device, you can get a free T-Mobile Revvl 2 or a T-Mobile Revvl 2 Plus for $84.

The discounts will be applied via monthly bill credits over the course of 24 to 36 months.

Tablets
  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 (50% off)
Wearables
  • Apple Watch Series 4
  • Apple Watch Series 3
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch
  • Samsung Gear S3
Accessories
  • $100 off JBL Link 20 voice-activated portable speaker in black (now just $99.99)
  • $125 off JBL Link 300 voice-activated speaker in black (now just $124.99)
  • $10 off Skullcandy Ink’d wireless earbuds in black (now just $39.99)
  • $80 off Ultimate Ears BLAST wireless portable speaker in black (now just $99.99)
  • $50 off Ultimate Ears MEGABLAST wireless portable speaker in black and blue (now just $229.99)
  • $40 off Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM portable waterproof speaker in - Phantom Black, SubZero Blue and Avocado (now just $59.99)
You can see all these deals and more on the T-Mobile Magenta Friday deals page.

Verizon Black Friday Deals

Verizon deals will kick off on Thursday, November 22 online, and on Friday, November 23 in-stores. Sales will end on Saturday morning. (source)

Phones
  • Apple iPhone XS Max - $300 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • Apple iPhone XS - $300 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • Apple iPhone XR - $300 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • Apple iPhone X - $400 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • Google Pixel 3 - $400 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • Google Pixel 3 XL - $400 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 - $400 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ - $400 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 - $400 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • LG V40 ThinQ - $400 discount as bill credits with 24-month device payment plan
  • Palm Phone - $150 off
Tablets
  • Apple iPad (2018) - $99 with a two-year contract and paired with new iPhone
Accessories
  • Google Home Hub - $100
  • JBL Link View $150

AT&T Black Friday Deals

AT&T has holiday deals lined up now through Cyber Monday (November 26) all the way to December 20. You can find deals on smartphones, accessories and wireless plans over on the AT&T online store.

Phones

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 9 - 75% off a second smartphone.
  • Samsung Galaxy S9 - $790 in credit towards a second smartphone.
  • Samsung Galaxy S9+ - $790 in credit towards a second smartphone.
  • Samsung Galaxy S8 Active - $790 in credit towards a second smartphone.
  • Apple iPhone XS Max - $750 in credit towards a second smartphone.
  • Apple iPhone XS - $750 in credit towards a second smartphone.
  • Apple iPhone X - $750 in credit towards a second smartphone.
  • Apple iPhone 8 Plus - $750 in credit towards a second smartphone.
  • Apple iPhone 8 - $750 in credit towards a second smartphone.
  • LG V40 ThinQ - up to $950 in credit towards a second smartphone.
  • LG V35 ThinQ - up to $950 in credit towards a second smartphone.
Wearables
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch - $60 off when you activate it on AT&T.
AT&T Prepaid Deals
  • Samsung Galaxy Express Prime - $49.99 (Nov 20 - Nov 27)
  • Apple iPhone 6s - $99 with new AT&T prepaid service on $50 and up plans (Nov 16 - Jan 10)
DJs

Lenovo Z5 Pro announced with a slider design for Chinese market

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Lenovo Z5 Pro announced with a slider design for Chinese market

The Lenovo Z5 Pro was announced today with a 6.4 inch bezel-free AMOLED display, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a slide-out front camera. Lenovo has outfitted the device with a Snapdragon 710 chipset with 6GB of RAM and offers the smartphone with 64GB or 128GB of storage.

Lenovo Z5 Pro slider design
The handset offers a dual-camera setup on the rear made up of 24-megapixel and 16-megapixel sensors from Sony. You get all the camera AI features you would expect from a modern smartphone. On the front, you get a 16-megapixel primary camera coupled with an 8-megapixel infrared camera for face unlock functionality.

The handset offers a 6.39 inch Super AMOLED panel from Samsung with a 2340x1080 pixel resolution. Lenovo has outfitted the Z5 Pro with a 3350mAh battery, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and dual-SIM support. You get speakers with Dolby Atmos support, but no 3.5-mm headphone jack on this device.

Lenovo has managed to keep the price low on their new handset, offering the Z5 Pro at an affordable 1998 Yuan (around $290) in China. We don't expect the handset will be offered in Western markets, but would you be willing to buy one if it was?


source - Lenovo
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Lenovo Z5 Pro

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Lenovo Z5 Pro - SpecsLenovo Z5 Pro (rear)

The Lenovo Z5 Pro is an Android smartphone which features a 6.4-inch display, up to 128GB of internal storage, dual (16MP+24MP) rear cameras, dual (16MP+8MP) mechanical pop-up front cameras and a Snapdragon 710 chipset with 6GB of RAM.

The full Lenovo Z5 Pro specifications follow:

Android 8.1
210g, 9.3mm thickness 6.39" 16+24MP 6GB RAM
up to 128GB storage 1080x2340 pixels 16+8MP Snapdragon 710
3350mAh


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Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant announced

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Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant announced

Lenovo is releasing two Lenovo Smart Display units, once with an 8-inch display priced at $199.99; and the other sporting a 10 inch display and priced at $249.99. Both are powered by Google Assistant, and give a visual look at the various features the Assistant offers.

With the inclusion of the screen, you can watch YouTube videos, browse recipes on the web, manually adjust settings on your smart lights, watch surveillance camera videos and make video calls on Google Duo.

Lenovo Smart Display features

The 8 inch model features an LCD display with a 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, and a wide angle camera for video calls. The audio support comes from a 1.75-inch 10W speaker with two passive tweeters. The larger 10 inch model has 1920 x 1200 pixel LCD display, and a 2-inch 10W speaker, with a pair of passive tweeters. Both models feature 4GB of internal storage, 2GB of RAM, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and are powered by a octa-core processors on the Snapdragon 624 Mobile Platform.

Lenovo has put together a video tour, demonstrating the functionality of its new Smart Display devices.



You can buy either one (or both) Lenovo Smart Display units, using the link below



source - Lenovo


Get three-months of free YouTube Premium


Google is offering three months of FREE YouTube Premium service for those who purchase a Lenovo Smart Display between July 27 and September 26. Once you purchase one of the Smart Displays, you must call Google Support in order to redeem the offer.

YouTube Premium
Google also has a few other conditions that you must meet in order to benefit from the promotion
  • must not be a YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Premium, or Google Play Music subscriber;
  • never been a YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Premium, or Google Play Music subscriber;
  • never participated in a YouTube Red, YouTube Music Premium, YouTube Premium, or Google Play Music trial before.
After the 3-month trial expires, you will automatically be charged the standard $11.99 per month for YouTube Premium. You can however cancel your subscription at any time during the trial to avoid being charged at the end of it.


source - Google
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Sprint offers free unlimited data to select always-on PCs

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Sprint offers unlimited data to select always-on PCs

Sprint is offering free unlimited data for the rest of 2018 to anyone who BYOD and signs on with one of three Qualcomm Snapdragon powered 2-in 1 PCs which offer always-on mobile connectivity and smartphone-like features.

The three eligible devices happen to be:
These three happen to be the first group of PCs running Windows on ARM. They are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset instead of the Intel processors found on most PCs. Unlike traditional PCS which are regularly shutdown and rebooted when not in use, Always-On PCs powered by ARM chipsets can be kept on all the time. Because of the processor architecture, they are meant to carry our lighter tasks, and as a result use less battery life and don't use cooling fans, thus consuming less power.

These tablet-PC hybrids run apps from the Windows Store, and are not meant to replace your regular laptops or computers. They are meant to be companion devices replacing your iPad, allowing you to stay productive on your commute or on the go. Sprint's unlimited data plan allows you to take full advantage of this, browsing websites, reading or responding to emails or consuming media at anytime.

If you are the recent owner of one of these three mobile PCs, you could consider Sprint's free unlimited data deal. It is important to keep in mind that you are still subject to surcharges and taxes, speed limits will be applicable and you will have to enroll with auto pay. The deal is only valid through December 31, 2018, which means after this year you will need to either cancel or start paying $15.00 a month. They are offering a $5 off this price deal if you continue with auto pay enabled.


source - Sprint
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Motorola Moto 1S announced in China

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Motorola Moto 1S announced in China

The Motorola Moto 1S has been announced in China running Lenovo's ZUI 3.5 which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo. The handset is visually identical to . The Moto 1S is only expected to sell in China, while other parts of the world could still pick up its doppelgänger, the Moto G6.

The Moto 1S features a 5.7 inch display with a 1080 by 2160 pixel resolution, which adds up to an 18:9 aspect ratio. You get 64GB of internal storage, a (12MP+5PM) dual-camera setup on the rear, a 16MP front facing camera for selfies and video calls, Adreno 506 graphics and a 1.8GHz octa-core Snapdragon 450 processor with 4GB of RAM. A decently large 3000mAh battery keeps this device running, plus you have P2i's nano-coating technology protecting your device from accidental water splashes.

The Moto 1S is priced at 1,499 Chinese Yuan, which comes to around $233 similar to its international counterpart. You will be able to purchase the handset in China through Motorola.com, JD.com, TMall.com, Suning or Brookstone.


source - Motorola (Weibo)
DJs

Lenovo MIIX 700 officially announced

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Lenovo MIIX 700 officially announced

The Lenovo MIIX 700 is a brand-new laptop-tablet hybrid announced by the company with versatility in mind. The device has a built-in kickstand, stylus and a keyboard dock allowing the user to switch quickly between work and play.

The Lenovo Ideapad MIIX 700 has a design similar to the Microsoft Surface Pro 3. It features a 12 inch display with a 2160 x 1440 pixel resolution, 256GB of SSD storage, Intel's Real Sense 3D camera, LTE connectivity, and a 6th-generation Intel Core M processor with 8GB of RAM. The slate has two USB ports – one supporting USB 3.0, the other – USB 2.0; a micro HDMI port, and microSD for storage expansion. Windows 10 comes pre-installed with the MIIX 700.

Lenovo will be packaging this offering at $699 and will include the keyboard dock with the tablet, unlike Microsoft, who expects users to purchase the Keyboard cover for the Surface separately. There will also be a fully maxed-out version of the MIIX 700, but there is no word on how much it will cost. Lenovo is planning for a November release, so we suppose more details will emerge closer to its launch.

DJs

Lenovo S60 launches in India at affordable price

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Lenovo S60 launches in India at affordable price

Today, Lenovo has launched its new mid-range smartphone called the Lenovo S60 in India. The handset is priced at ₹12,999, which equates to around US$204, and you get some great value for what you spend.

The Lenovo S60 features a 5 inch display with a 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 13 megapixel rear camera, a 5 megapixel front camera, Cat. 4 LTE connectivity with up to 150MBps download speeds, a 2150mAh battery, dual-SIM and a 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor with 2GB of RAM.

Unfortunately on the software side, you don't get the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop. Instead the handset comes with Android 4.4 KitKat coupled with Lenovo's Vibe UI 2.0. While a Lollipop update for the Lenovo S60 is promised in the near future, there is no exact time frame, so it will likely take awhile to arrive.

The Lenovo S60 comes clad in plastic, but bares a striking resemblance to the Apple iPhone 6. Just like the iPhone 6, the S60 comes with a thin streamlined profile, measuring only 7.7mm thin and has a relatively light 128g weight.



source - Lenovo | Android Authority

DJs

Lenovo K80 officially announced with 4GB of RAM and 4000mAh battery

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Lenovo K80

The Asus ZenFone 2 was recently unveiled as the first smartphone to feature 4GB of RAM. This was followed by the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro, which also offers 4GB of RAM. Now Lenovo has joined the club by announcing their own 4GB Android smartphone.

The handset is called the Lenovo K80, and it aims to directly compete with devices like the Asus ZenFone 2 by offering a similar price and features. Besides offering 4GB of RAM, the Lenovo K80 features a 5.5 inch 1080p HD display, 13MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilization, a very generous 4000mAh battery and a 64-bit 1.8GHz Intel Atom processor. The Lenovo K80 is 8.5mm-thin, and comes in various color variants, including black, silver, and red.

The Lenovo K80 will be available in China for 1,799 CNY ($290) starting April. A model with only 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage space will also be released (for 1,499 CNY - around $240). Its not known if Lenovo plans to release their K80 to other markets.


DJs

Lenovo K80

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Lenovo K80 - Specs

The Lenovo K80 is an Android smartphone which features a 5.5 inch 1080p display, up to 64GB of internal storage, a 13 megapixel rear camera, a secondary camera for video calls and a 1.8GHz quad-core processor with up to 4GB of RAM.

The full Lenovo K80 specifications follow:

Announced April 2015
Release April 30, 2015
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Design candybar form factor
SIM Type Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
colors black, red, silver
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Display Type IPS capacitive touchscreen
Size 5.5 inches
Resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels
Features multitouch input; 401 ppi pixel density; 16M colors
Connectivity2G SIM 1 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
SIM 2 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
speed GPRS, EDGE
3G UMTS 2100 MHz
speed HSDPA;
HSUPA
4G
LTE
speed
 Category 4;
download - 150 Mbps; upload - 50Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
USB 2.0 microUSB
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Camera Rear 13 MP (4128 x 3096 pixels)
Features optical image stabilization, autofocus, dual-LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
Video 1080p@30fps
Front
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Features
video calling; self portraits
Video
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Memory Internal 32 GB
64 GB
External up to 32GB microSD
RAM 2 GB
4 GB
Hardware CPU 1.8 GHz quad-core processor
GPU -
Chipset -
Audio 3.5mm universal audio connector; dedicated mic for active noise cancellation
Radio FM radio
Video -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS
Sensors accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass
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Battery Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Stand-by -
Talk time -
Playback
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video -
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Software OS Android 5.0 Lollipop
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Links
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