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Lollipop for LG G2 starts rolling out in phases

Zac Hall Mar 30 2015 - 11:58 am PT

Just as the specs for the LG G4 appear to have been caught in benchmark results, owners of the older LG G2 may be seeing new life put into their devices shortly… at least if you own the Verizon version of the company’s 2013 flagship handset.

LG confirmed last year that the G2 would indeed be updated to Android 5.0 following the rollout to the newer G3 device, and Verizon today shared that a phased rollout of Lollipop was underway for LG G2 owners. The upcoming LG G4, of course, is expected to ship with the Android 5.1 out of the box.
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LG G4 spotted on GFXBench, curiously packs a Snapdragon 808

Stephen Hall Mar 30 2015 - 10:30 am PT

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The LG G4 was (purportedly) seen in some leaked renders earlier this month, but today the upcoming handset from LG seems to have made its way through benchmarking software for the first time. As usual, GFXBench seems to be the culprit in this leak, revealing many of the upcoming device’s specs—and interestingly, the phone might be going with the Snapdragon 808 system-on-a-chip.

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Leaked images claim to show LG’s upcoming G4 Note phablet

Chance Miller Mar 26 2015 - 6:01 pm PT

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A new set of photos published on XDA Developers claim to show LG’s upcoming G4 Note flagship smartphone. The images show a device with design similar to that of the G Flex 2, which was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year, but with a stylus.

It’s unclear if the device shown in these leaked images has an all metal body like reports have claimed the LG flagship will offer. One notable quality of the design, however, is that a stylus for the device appears to be located at the top left of the phone. This lends credit to the possibility that these images are of the G4 Note, not the standard G4. The G4 Note is said to be a higher-end device than the G4, similar to what Samsung offers with its Galaxy Note phablet line-up. Some, however, have suggested that what appears to be the stylus is actually just an antenna.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Moto X (unlocked) $200, 4-day Samsung sale @ Best Buy, LG G2 (unlocked) $190, more

Stephen Hall Mar 25 2015 - 11:26 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Brand new Moto X Developer Edition 32GB unlocked for GSM carriers: $199.99 shipped (Reg. $350)

Samsung 4-day sale at Best Buy: Galaxy S5 w/ 2-year contract $1, Galaxy Note 4 w/ 2-year contract $200, Galaxy Tab Pro 10.1 $300, more

LG G2 w/ 32GB flash storage, factory unlocked for GSM carriers: $190 shipped (Reg. $300)

Amazon free app of the day: Super Stickman Golf (Reg. $3)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB (unlocked): $479.99 shipped (Reg. $700)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

The ultimate lifeline: this $60 power bank can jump start your car and charge your Android phone

Xbox Live Gold $36 (Reg. $60), PlayStation Plus $40 (Reg. $50)

JBL Spark Bluetooth Speaker $35 shipped (Reg. $130)

The software used by Pixar to create visual effects for movies like Toy Story, Up, and WALL-E is now free

Small States Review: Grado’s GR10e in-ear headphones hit every note, $299 giveaway

Get a year of Netflix when you buy the T-Mobile #SamsungGS6. More info to come! See details. https://t.co/sVVhc9yrv6

— T-Mobile (@TMobile) March 25, 2015

More new gear from today:

Back in stock at Amazon! LG 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz HDTV: $500 shipped (orig. $800) http://t.co/OvKy6HcJ4M pic.twitter.com/ErxzEVPIqT

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 25, 2015

New! $100 Sears Gift Card w/ email delivery for $85 (15% off)
New! Magazine subs from $5/yr: Wired, ESPN, Rolling Stone, more
New! Razor scooters 50% off: electric and kick powered from $15 (orig. $30+)
New! Games/Apps: Xbox One controller chargers from $16 ea, freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: Samsung color laser printer $100, Logitech HD Pro webcam $60, more

More deals still alive:

GoPro HERO4 Black 4K Action Cam $399 shipped ($100 off)

Free money! Save up to 20% on gift cards from Staples, Lowe’s, Applebee’s, Facebook, more

Anker MFi iPhone 6 2850mAh battery case: $40 shipped (60% off)
Alfred Hitchcock Blu-ray collection $99, Despicable Me Combo Pack $10, more
JayBird BlueBuds X Sport Bluetooth Headphones $119 shipped (Reg. $170)
Apple’s refurbished 3TB Time Capsule drops to $299 shipped (25% off orig)
Save 10% on your Spring Break hotel at Travelocity
Save 25% on all refurbished Olympus Digital Cameras
Adobe Photoshop Elements + Canon Printer bundle for $50 (~$110 value)
Toffee’s new iOS/MacBook accessories + discount for 9to5 readers
LG Electronics 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED for $500 shipped (Reg. $800)
Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch Internal SSDs: 250GB $100 (Reg. $135), more
Incase 13-inch MacBook Air Hardshell Cases for $25 shipped (50% off)
Groupon 10% off sitewide: iPhone 6 battery cases from $36, more
Anker Astro 16000mAh External Battery w/ free Astro Mini 3200mAh $35 ($20 savings)
Stop paying cable modem rental fees: Motorola SB6141 $58 shipped (Reg. $90)
iPad Shoulder Bag by STM $13 Prime shipped (orig. $55)
Seagate 5TB Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $129 Prime shipped
$10 off a $30 purchase of classic and new board games
iTunes Free App of the Week: Dark Echo ($2 value)

New products & more:

The Trefecta DRT is an electric bike even james Bond would ride

InfiniteUSB cables offer an endless supply of USB ports for your laptop
Turn your selfies into dronies with this new iOS/Android controlled mini hexacopter
This Minecraft Toolbox brings Steve’s tools to life thanks to Raspberry Pi
Japanese accessory maker teases follow-up to the wildly popular R2-D2 virtual keyboard
DJiT’s upcoming Mixfader might be the most portable iOS/Android DJ controller yet
Atari’s new Fit app for iOS and Android rewards users w/ classic arcade games
Bosch’s new REAXX table saw uses advanced sensors to protect your hands and its blade

3 months in: LG’s G Watch R does hardware right, but Android Wear holds it back (for now)

Stephen Hall Mar 23 2015 - 10:49 am PT

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We’re still in the relatively early days of Android Wear, but I think those who have tried the platform have spent enough time with it by now to know whether or not it’s essential to their lives in its current form. I hate to spoil this review in the first two lines, but I know already that, for me, Android Wear is not something I really need. Put simply, it’s just not useful enough yet. From the available Android Wear devices I’ve tried, there are a couple that I think do hardware very well — the LG G Watch R is one of them. I like it so much that I want it to be a necessary part of my day, but it just isn’t there yet… here’s why.
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Korean report suggests 7th-gen Nexus smartphone may be manufactured by LG

Mike Beasley Mar 19 2015 - 12:31 pm PT

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A new report from Korean outlet eToday suggests that Google may be looking to LG to manufacture its next-gen Nexus smartphone, which probably won’t be called the Nexus 7. Google engineers are said to have met with LG executives earlier this month to describe the deal.

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9to5Toys Last Call: $105 in free Android apps, HTC One (M8) $325, GoPro $100-$135 off, more

Stephen Hall Mar 19 2015 - 12:12 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Up to $105 in paid Android apps for free: Kingdom Rush, Guardians of the Galaxy, more

HTC One (M8) 32 GB Android phone unlocked: $325 shipped (Reg. $700)

GoPro HERO4 Action Cameras: Silver w/ accessory bundle $400 ($535 value), Black 4K edition $400 (Reg. $500)

Amazon Gold Box – Canon imageCLASS D530 Monochrome Laser Printer/Scanner/Copier $69 shipped (Reg. $100)

Free $50 Play Store gift card w/ purchase of Nexus 6, Nexus 9, or Android Wear device

Amazon free app of the day: Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (Reg. $3)

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900A 16GB unlocked: $419.99 shipped (Reg. $499)

Samsung Galaxy ALPHA SM-G850A 32GB 4G LTE: $279 shipped (Reg. $400)

ASUS Google Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB 7-inch tablet: $149.99 shipped (Reg. $200)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

More new gear from today:

WD Elements 1TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $50 shipped (orig. $70)

New! Belkin Fusive Portable Bluetooth Speaker $34 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $85)
New! Games/Apps: Tomb Raider DE $20, Mac games 90% off, freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: SteelSeries MFi controller $35, Logitech Home Control $117, more
New! Seagate Diskless 2-Bay Network Attached Storage $100 shipped (Reg. $170)
New! $105 in Android apps for free: Kingdom Rush, Guardians of the Galaxy, more

More deals still alive:

Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive $180 (Reg. $270)

Media: dozens of Blu-rays for $4 ea, Red Hot Chili Peppers free live album, more
Thinking Apple Watch? Pebble’s original timepiece might be a better buy for iOS users
Harman Audio recertified sale: JBL Pebbles Speakers $25 (orig. $72), more
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M30x $55, Sennheiser HD 650 $290, more
RAVPower 10400mAh Power Bank w/ dual USB ports: $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
TRENDnet 200 AV Nano Powerline Adapter Kit $20 shipped (orig. $50)
Magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Maxim, Men’s Fitness, Dwell, more
uNu DX-6 iPhone 6 3000mAh MFi Battery Case $43 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $80)
Samsung D3 Station 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
Car mount iPhone 6: $10 (Reg. $23), MFi Lightning cable: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
1Password 5 for Mac is on sale for $35 (Reg. $50) – stop using weak passwords right now
Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating in-ear headphones $70 shipped (Reg. $90+), more
Get started with Tile Bluetooth iOS/Android item trackers for $20 Prime shipped (20% off)
Position iPad as a 2nd monitor w/ Twelve South HoverBar 3: $75 shipped (Reg. $100)
Big USB battery/flashlights: Omaker 15,600mAh: $25, Power Vault 18000mAh: $30 shipped
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x over-ears w/ $50 Amazon credit $158, more
Apple Watch leather bands hit Amazon for $10
Get ready for Game of Thrones season 5 w/ free iTunes music from Method Man, more
JBL J56 BT Wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
Sabrent 60W/12A 10-Port USB Smart Charger: $23 shipped (Reg. $35), more

New products & more:

Sony’s PlayStation Vue is now available, but how does it compare to Sling?

IK’s new iRig 2 guitar/instrument audio interface for iOS and Mac is now available
Sling TV hits Xbox One w/ free 1-month trial for Live users, more channels announced
Netflix April Preview: Daredevil season one, The Babadook, more
This iPhone 6 case uses old fashioned power to keep your device alive
Incase moves to manufacturing iPhone accessories in the United States, save 15%
With summer approaching, SABER introduces the iPhone connected EDGE smart grill
Sony announces free multiplayer weekend for all PS4 owners
The Atlas Wristband can discern between different fitness activities
LyfeLens dash cam pushes live video to your iPhone and doubles as a hotspot
Kitchen Tech: AeroPress lets you make fancy coffee and espresso at budget prices
New iOS/Mac game releases: Sid Meier’s Starships & Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 5
Moleskine announces new backpack and messenger style bags for travelers, artists, more
Straight Outta Springfield: LEGO announces new Simpsons inspired sets

9to5Toys Last Call: 2nd gen Moto X $260, $50 Google Play gift card w/ device, HTC One (M8) $325, more

Stephen Hall Mar 18 2015 - 11:37 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Motorola Moto X (2nd gen) 16 GB unlocked: $260 shipped (Reg. $500)

Free $50 Play Store gift card w/ purchase of Nexus 6, Nexus 9, or Android Wear device

HTC One (M8) 32 GB Android phone unlocked: $325 shipped (Reg. $700)

Amazon free app of the day: Knots 3D (Reg. $2)

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900A 16GB unlocked: $419.99 shipped (Reg. $499)

Samsung Galaxy ALPHA SM-G850A 32GB 4G LTE: $279 shipped (Reg. $400)

ASUS Google Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB 7-inch tablet: $149.99 shipped (Reg. $200)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

Amazon Gold Box: LG 40-inch 4K 60Hz Smart UHD HDTV/Monitor: $499 shipped

More new gear from today:

TRENDnet 200 AV Nano Powerline Adapter Kit $20 shipped (orig. $50)

New! uNu DX-6 iPhone 6 3000mAh MFi Battery Case $43 shipped (Reg. $80)
New! RAVPower 10400mAh Power Bank w/ dual USB ports: $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
New! Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M30x $55, Sennheiser HD 650 $290, more
New! Daily Deals: 55-inch HDTVs refurb $400+, Belkin Car Charger w/ Micro USB $9, more
New! Games/Apps: Color Strokes goes free (Reg. $2), more freebies
New! Magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Maxim, Men’s Fitness, Dwell, more

More deals still alive:

Samsung D3 Station 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $150)

Caseology iPhone 6/Plus cases (multiple colors/styles) from $3 w/ free shipping
Car mount iPhone 6: $10 (Reg. $23), MFi Lightning cable: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
1Password 5 for Mac is on sale for $35 (Reg. $50) – stop using weak passwords right now
Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating in-ear headphones $70 shipped (Reg. $90+), more
Get started with Tile Bluetooth iOS/Android item trackers for $20 Prime shipped (20% off)
Position iPad as a 2nd monitor w/ Twelve South HoverBar 3: $75 shipped (Reg. $100)
Big USB battery/flashlights: Omaker 15,600mAh: $25, Power Vault 18000mAh: $30 shipped
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x over-ears w/ $50 Amazon credit $158, more
PreSonus Ceres 3.5/4.5-inch powered speakers w/ Bluetooth from $130 shipped
Apple Watch leather bands hit Amazon for $10
Get ready for Game of Thrones season 5 w/ free iTunes music from Method Man, more
JBL J56 BT Wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
Sabrent 60W/12A 10-Port USB Smart Charger: $23 shipped (Reg. $35), more
Incase ICON MacBook and iPad sleeves from $40 shipped ($20 off)

New products & more:

Sling TV hits Xbox One with free one month trial for Live users, additional channels announced

Incase moves to manufacturing iPhone accessories in the United States, save 15%
With summer approaching, SABER introduces the iPhone connected EDGE smart grill
Sony announces free multiplayer weekend for all PS4 owners
The Atlas Wristband can discern between different fitness activities
LyfeLens dash cam pushes live video to your iPhone and doubles as a hotspot
Kitchen Tech: AeroPress lets you make fancy coffee and espresso at budget prices
New iOS/Mac game releases: Sid Meier’s Starships & Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 5
Moleskine announces new backpack and messenger style bags for travelers, artists, more
Straight Outta Springfield: LEGO announces new Simpsons inspired sets

9to5Toys Last Call: Free Moto E (2nd gen), Free $50 Play Store gift card, Samsung Galaxy S5 (unlocked) $420, more

Stephen Hall Mar 17 2015 - 11:08 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Free Moto E (2nd generation) w/ purchase of “Pure Edition” Moto X (Reg. $119)

Free $50 Play Store gift card w/ purchase of Nexus 6, Nexus 9, or Android Wear device

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900A 16GB unlocked: $419.99 shipped (Reg. $499)

Samsung Galaxy ALPHA SM-G850A 32GB 4G LTE: $279 shipped (Reg. $400)

ASUS Google Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB 7-inch tablet: $149.99 shipped (Reg. $200)

HTC One (M8) 32 GB Android phone unlocked: $325 shipped (Reg. $700)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32 GB factory unlocked: $295 shipped (Reg. $500)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

Thinking Android Wear? Pebble’s original timepiece might still be a better buy

Sling TV hits Xbox One with free one month trial for Live users, additional channels announced

More new gear from today:

SurfBoard SB6121 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (refurb): $45 shipped (orig. $70), more

New! Games/Apps: MacID for iOS goes free (Reg. $4), GuitarToolkit 50% off, freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: Onkyo 5.2-Ch. 4K Receiver $230, 3Doodler 3D Printing Pen $70, more
New! Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating in-ear headphones $70 shipped (Reg. $90+), more

More deals still alive:

Get started with Tile Bluetooth iOS/Android item trackers for $20 Prime shipped (20% off)

Position iPad as a 2nd monitor w/ Twelve South HoverBar 3: $75 shipped (Reg. $100)
Samsung D3 Station 4TB Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $150)
Big USB battery/flashlights: Omaker 15,600mAh: $25, Power Vault 18000mAh: $30 shipped
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x over-ears w/ $50 Amazon credit $158, more
PreSonus Ceres 3.5/4.5-inch powered speakers w/ Bluetooth from $130 shipped
Apple Watch leather bands hit Amazon for $10
Get ready for Game of Thrones season 5 w/ free iTunes music from Method Man, more
JBL J56 BT Wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
Samsung 48-inch 120Hz 1080P Smart LED HDTV $540 shipped (Reg. $650+)
New Trent iPhone 6/Plus Trentium case $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more
Sabrent 60W/12A 10-Port USB Smart Charger: $23 shipped (Reg. $35), more
Incase ICON MacBook and iPad sleeves from $40 shipped ($20 off)
Seagate 4-Bay Diskless NAS $180 shipped (Reg. up to $270)
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive $130 shipped (Reg. $180)
LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
Portable Bluetooth speakers: Sony SRSX2 w/ mic $68 (Reg. $80+), more
Sennheiser Urbanite On-Ear Headphones w/ remote & mic in denim: $132 (orig. $200)
Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)

New products & more:

Sony announces free multiplayer weekend for all PS4 owners

With summer approaching, SABER introduces the iPhone connected EDGE smart grill
The Atlas Wristband can discern between different fitness activities
LyfeLens dash cam pushes live video to your iPhone and doubles as a hotspot
Kitchen Tech: AeroPress lets you make fancy coffee and espresso at budget prices
New iOS/Mac game releases: Sid Meier’s Starships & Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 5
Moleskine announces new backpack and messenger style bags for travelers, artists, more
Straight Outta Springfield: LEGO announces new Simpsons inspired sets
Kitchenaid’s new Siphon Coffee Brewer brings fancy gourmet coffee to your kitchen
Amazon launches Exclusives storefront w/ specially curated gadgets
This Transformers Autobot look-alike projects a virtual Magic Trackpad on your desk

9to5Toys Last Call: HTC One (M8) $325, Galaxy Note 3 $295, LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card, more

Stephen Hall Mar 13 2015 - 12:04 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

HTC One (M8) 32 GB Android phone unlocked: $325 shipped (Reg. $700)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32 GB factory unlocked: $295 shipped (Reg. $500)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt: $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)

Nexus 5 Case, Spigen Slim Armor Case for Nexus 5: $9.99 shipped (Reg. $25)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 4G LTE 32GB unlocked: $479.99 shipped (Reg. $700)

LG G2 w/ 32GB unlocked for GSM carriers: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

More new gear from today:

JBL J56 BT Wireless Bluetooth on-ear headphones $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)

New! Daily Deals: OtterBox Defender iPad Air Case $50, Toshiba 1TB Ext. HD $50, more
New! Games/Apps: Shades $1, Ultimate Hangman free, more iOS freebies

Anker portable Bluetooth speaker w/ 20 hr battery (white or blue) $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $45) http://t.co/w6MpZdWmew pic.twitter.com/G9cUqOaKfD

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 13, 2015

More deals still alive:

Bluetooth Streaming Audio Adapters: Mpow $9, Aukey w/ hands-free calling $15

Sabrent 60W/12A 10-Port USB Smart Charger: $23 shipped (Reg. $35), more
Seagate 4-Bay Diskless NAS $180 shipped (Reg. up to $270)
Samsung 850 Pro 256GB 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive $130 shipped (Reg. $180)
LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
Portable Bluetooth speakers: Sony SRSX2 w/ mic $68 (Reg. $80+), more
Two pack of D-Link Cloud Wireless IP Cameras $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
Incipio NGP impact-resistant iPhone 6 Plus case $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $20), more
Sennheiser Urbanite On-Ear Headphones w/ remote & mic in denim: $132 (orig. $200)
BJ’s 60-day Membership + $10 Gift Card $5 ($20 value)
Magazine subs from $5 per yr. w/ digital access: Rolling Stone, Wired, GQ, more
Omaker iPhone 6 TPU case & Tempered Glass Screen Protector $5 w/ Prime
iPhone 6 Ultra-Thin 0.3mm case in multiple colors for $0.99 shipped
Seagate Expansion 4TB Desktop HD $110 shipped (orig. $170)
Roku 3 media player (refurb) $63 shipped (Reg. $100 new)
Wenger SwissGear 15.6-inch Granite Computer Backpack $29 (Reg. $40+)
$100 Staples gift card for $85 w/ email delivery (15% off)
Media: iTunes Kids/Family movies $10 each, more
Apple products/accessories 10-15% off: iPad Air 2 from $449, iTunes cards 15% off, more
Add Bluetooth phone calls and music streaming to your car for $35 shipped (orig. $60)
Home Audio: Logitech speakers w/ sub $25, Bose Acoustimass 6 system $399
Sennheiser HD 600 open-back pro headphones $245 shipped (Reg. $400)
Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)

New products & more:

LyfeLens dash cam pushes live video to your iPhone and doubles as a hotspot

Kitchen Tech: AeroPress lets you make fancy coffee and espresso at budget prices
New iOS/Mac game releases: Sid Meier’s Starships & Gameloft’s Dungeon Hunter 5
Moleskine announces new backpack and messenger style bags for travelers, artists, more
Straight Outta Springfield: LEGO announces new Simpsons inspired sets
Kitchenaid’s new Siphon Coffee Brewer brings fancy gourmet coffee to your kitchen
Amazon launches Exclusives storefront w/ specially curated gadgets
This Transformers Autobot look-alike projects a virtual Magic Trackpad on your desk
Here’s a look at the “world’s first” custom pancake printer bot
Das Keyboard makes its most compelling case yet for Mac users to go mechanical
WaterField Designs offers an early look at Apple Watch accessories for home and travel
These top-rated iPhone 6 fitness armbands start at only $10 Prime shipped

9to5Toys Last Call: LG Chromebase $250, Verizon Moto G $30, iOttie Air Vent Mount $18, more

Stephen Hall Mar 12 2015 - 12:24 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

LG Chromebase 21.5″ all-in-one desktop computer (black): $249.99 shipped (Reg. $349.99)

Verizon prepaid Motorola Moto G (black): $29.99 in-store pickup only (Reg. $99.99)

iOttie iTap Air Vent Mount for Android devices: $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 32 GB factory unlocked for GSM networks: $295 shipped (Reg. $500)

LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt: $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)

Amazon free Android app of the day: DogWorld 3D (Reg. $2)

Nexus 5 Case, Spigen Slim Armor Case for Nexus 5: $9.99 shipped (Reg. $25)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 4G LTE GSM N910A (Latest Model) 32GB unlocked for GSM networks: $479.99 shipped (Reg. $700)

LG G2 w/ 32GB flash storage, factory unlocked for GSM carriers: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

More new gear from today:

Samsung 850 Pro 256GB 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive $130 shipped (Reg. $180)

New! Vinsic 3.3-ft MFi Lightning cable $7 Prime shipped (Orig. $25)
New! VIZIO 55″ M-Series 1080p Smart LED HDTV $600 w/ ship to store (Reg. $700)
New! Incipio NGP impact-resistant iPhone 6 Plus case $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $20), more
New! Seagate 4-Bay Diskless NAS $180 shipped (Reg. up to $270)
New! Daily Deals: Pioneer 4K Receiver $250, iPad mini leather Smart Case $20, more
New! Games/Apps: Metal Gear Phantom Pain Day One preorder $54, iOS freebies, more

More deals still alive:

JBL Pebbles Plug and Play USB Desktop Speakers $25 shipped (Orig. $60)

Bluetooth Streaming Audio Adapters: Mpow $9, Aukey w/ hands-free calling $15
Sennheiser Urbanite On-Ear Headphones w/ remote & mic in denim: $132 (orig. $200)
BJ’s 60-day Membership + $10 Gift Card $5 ($20 value)
Magazine subs from $5 per yr. w/ digital access: Rolling Stone, Wired, GQ, more
Omaker iPhone 6 TPU case & Tempered Glass Screen Protector $5 w/ Prime
iPhone 6 Ultra-Thin 0.3mm case in multiple colors for $0.99 shipped
Seagate Expansion 4TB Desktop HD $110 shipped (orig. $170)
Roku 3 media player (refurb) $63 shipped (Reg. $100 new)
Wenger SwissGear 15.6-inch Granite Computer Backpack $29 (Reg. $40+)
$100 Staples gift card for $85 w/ email delivery (15% off)
Media: iTunes Kids/Family movies $10 each, more
Apple products/accessories 10-15% off: iPad Air 2 from $449, iTunes cards 15% off, more
Add Bluetooth phone calls and music streaming to your car for $35 shipped (orig. $60)
Home Audio: Logitech speakers w/ sub $25, Bose Acoustimass 6 system $399
Sennheiser HD 600 open-back pro headphones $245 shipped (Reg. $400)
Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)

New products & more:

Kitchenaid’s new Siphon Coffee Brewer brings fancy gourmet coffee to your kitchen

Amazon launches Exclusives storefront w/ specially curated gadgets
This Transformers Autobot look-alike projects a virtual Magic Trackpad on your desk
Here’s a look at the “world’s first” custom pancake printer bot
Das Keyboard makes its most compelling case yet for Mac users to go mechanical
WaterField Designs offers an early look at Apple Watch accessories for home and travel
These top-rated iPhone 6 fitness armbands start at only $10 Prime shipped
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LG reportedly working on a higher-end ‘G Note’ phablet

Stephen Hall Mar 12 2015 - 8:45 am PT

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<a href="http://NewGeekGuide.com/2015/03/10/lg-g4-leak-lg-g-flex-2/">Purported rendering</a> of the LG G4

LG has already said that it is working on a phone that is a bit higher-end than its upcoming LG G4 handset, and it looks like the company might go with the familiar “Note” moniker to set this device apart from its siblings. A high-end large screen smartphone specifically called the “G Note” is reportedly in the works (via Korea Herald), and it looks like LG even applied for a trademark for the phablet earlier this month…

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9to5Toys Last Call: Galaxy Note 3 $300, Amazon free app – Shopper’s Paradise, HomeRun Tuner $95, more

Stephen Hall Mar 11 2015 - 12:54 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Samsung N9000 Galaxy Note 3 32 GB factory unlocked for GSM networks: $300 shipped (Reg. $500)

Amazon free Android app of the day: Shopper’s Paradise HD

SiliconDust HDHomeRun Prime 3-Tuner Network TV Tuner $89.99 + $5 shipping (orig. $149.99)

Nexus 5 Case, Spigen Slim Armor Case for Nexus 5: $9.99 shipped (Reg. $25)

Canon imageCLASS AirPrint Wireless Color Laser Printer $150 shipped (Reg. $200+)

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 4G LTE GSM N910A (Latest Model) 32GB unlocked for GSM networks: $479.99 shipped (Reg. $700)

LG G2 w/ 32GB flash storage, factory unlocked for GSM carriers: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

More new gear from today:

New! Daily Deals: Bose In-Ear headphones $89, Pioneer BT In-Dash Receiver $80, more
New! Roku 3 media player (refurb) $63 shipped (Reg. $100 new)
New! Games/Apps: LBP 3 $23, iOS freebies, more
New! Amazon launches Exclusives storefront w/ specially curated gadgets
New! Seagate Expansion 4TB Desktop HD $110 shipped (orig. $170)

More deals still alive:

Groupon 10% off: Logitech iPad Air keyboard cover (refurb) $27, iPhone battery case $18, PS4 bundle $360, more

Wenger SwissGear 15.6-inch Granite Computer Backpack $29 (Reg. $40+)
$100 Staples gift card for $85 w/ email delivery (15% off)
Media: iTunes Kids/Family movies $10 each, more
Roku’s flagship streaming media player is on sale for $77 shipped (Reg. $100)
Apple products/accessories 10-15% off: iPad Air 2 from $449, iTunes cards 15% off, more
Add Bluetooth phone calls and music streaming to your car for $35 shipped (orig. $60)
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount for iPhone 6/Plus $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
iTunes Free App of the Week – Temple Run: Oz ($1.99 value)
Home Audio: Logitech speakers w/ sub $25, Bose Acoustimass 6 system $399
Sennheiser HD 600 open-back pro headphones $245 shipped (Reg. $400)
Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)
Toys R Us 35% off LEGO Star Wars: X-Wing Starfighter $59, AT-AT $91, more
Wii U console bundle refurbished by Nintendo w/ warranty $230 (Reg. $300 new)
iPhone 6 ultimate party case includes a bottle opener and flameless lighter for $10
Download a free copy of the Transformers movie
PreSonus Speakers + Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones from $229

New products & more:

Here’s a look at the “world’s first” custom pancake printer bot

Das Keyboard makes its most compelling case yet for Mac users to go mechanical
WaterField Designs offers an early look at Apple Watch accessories for home and travel
These top-rated iPhone 6 fitness armbands start at only $10 Prime shipped
Here’s Logitech’s next gen Daedalus Apex gaming mouse with customizable RGB lighting
Rock Band 4 slated for a 2015 return w/ song collections transferring + all new hardware
The second gen Divoom Bluetune Bean speaker comes equipped with a remote selfie button
Kitchen Tech: Using Nitrous Oxide to make fresh whipped cream, airy waffles, more
SanDisk’s new microSD card will stuff an extra 200GB in your MacBook, GoPro, more
Aether’s Cone wireless speaker gains a couple new tricks, still looks beautiful
Treat yourself to sharper, better kitchen knives from Henckels and Wusthof for $20+
Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels
Panasonic’s new Bluetooth smart air conditioner does more than just keep you cool
Best Buy cuts Gamers Club Unlocked to $30, 20% off new games and amiibo

9to5Toys Last Call: Galaxy Note 4 (unlocked) $480, LG G2 (unlocked) $210, Staples gift card 15% off, more

Stephen Hall Mar 10 2015 - 11:51 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 4G LTE GSM N910A (Latest Model) 32GB unlocked for GSM networks: $479.99 shipped (Reg. $700)

LG G2 w/ 32GB flash storage, factory unlocked for GSM carriers: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

$100 Staples gift card for $85 w/ email delivery (15% off)

LG G3 w/ free $100 Amazon gift card for $0.01 w/ 2-yr contract or $479 w/o

(image via Wikia)

Media: The Shield & Futurama complete collections from $25, iTunes Kids/Family movies $10 each, more

Amazon Gold Box – Logitech gaming up to 50% off: F310 Gamepad $13, G230 Headset $30, G700s Mouse $50, more

More new gear from today:

Groupon 10% off: Logitech iPad Air keyboard cover (refurb) $27, iPhone battery case $18, PS4 bundle $360, more

New! ZAGGFolio iPad Air 2 Keyboard Case in Sage $45 shipped (Reg. $100)
New! Four-pack WD 4TB 3.5″ Red NAS internal hard drives $600 shipped (Reg. $700)
New! Daily Deals: Logitech UE BOOM $139, LG 4.1-Ch. Speaker $150, more
New! Games/Apps: Xbox One Halo MCC bundle $350, iOS freebies, more
New! Seagate 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $125 shipped (orig. $249)

More deals still alive:

Roku’s flagship streaming media player is on sale for $77 shipped (Reg. $100)

Apple products/accessories 10-15% off: iPad Air 2 from $449, iTunes cards 15% off, more
Add Bluetooth phone calls and music streaming to your car for $35 shipped (orig. $60)
Samsung 850 2.5″ SSD: EVO 500GB $180 (Reg. $270), Pro 256GB $150 (Reg. $180)
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount for iPhone 6/Plus $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
iTunes Free App of the Week – Temple Run: Oz ($1.99 value)
Home Audio: Logitech speakers w/ sub $25, Bose Acoustimass 6 system $399
Sennheiser HD 600 open-back pro headphones $245 shipped (Reg. $400)
Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)
Toys R Us 35% off LEGO Star Wars: X-Wing Starfighter $59, AT-AT $91, more
Wii U console bundle refurbished by Nintendo w/ warranty $230 (Reg. $300 new)
Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear Headphones $150 (Reg. $200)
iPhone 6 ultimate party case includes a bottle opener and flameless lighter for $10
Download a free copy of the Transformers movie
PreSonus Speakers + Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones from $229

New products & more:

WaterField Designs offers an early look at Apple Watch accessories for home and travel

Here’s Logitech’s next gen Daedalus Apex gaming mouse with customizable RGB lighting
Rock Band 4 slated for a 2015 return w/ song collections transferring + all new hardware
The second gen Divoom Bluetune Bean speaker comes equipped with a remote selfie button
Kitchen Tech: Using Nitrous Oxide to make fresh whipped cream, airy waffles, more
SanDisk’s new microSD card will stuff an extra 200GB in your MacBook, GoPro, more
Aether’s Cone wireless speaker gains a couple new tricks, still looks beautiful
Treat yourself to sharper, better kitchen knives from Henckels and Wusthof for $20+
Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels
Panasonic’s new Bluetooth smart air conditioner does more than just keep you cool
Best Buy cuts Gamers Club Unlocked to $30, 20% off new games and amiibo

Purported LG G4 press renders show a LG G3 + G Flex 2 hybrid

Stephen Hall Mar 10 2015 - 9:11 am PT

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The same guy that leaked the HTC One M9 in late January, Steve Hemmerstoffer of the well-known French site Nowhereelse.fr, has today come out via his new “OnLeaks” Twitter account to share what he says are some “early” renders of the LG G4—and the device pictured looks a lot like the LG G Flex 2 that was announced earlier this year at CES…

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Opinion: One thing Android Wear desperately needs to take from Apple Watch

Stephen Hall Mar 9 2015 - 1:59 pm PT

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I love my Android Wear smartwatch—it’s a great extension to the Nexus 6 I use daily. But not many people I know have an Android Wear device, even fewer have reason to use one every day, and basically no one (outside of my circle of geeky friends) really understands why they’re useful when I try to explain what they do. My LG G Watch R is seen as cool, because I can flip between a couple dozen watch faces and reply to texts with my voice, but these things don’t really make my peers feel like they’re missing out. It’s cool, but that’s about it.

The Apple Watch was shown off again today—this time in a bit more detail—and it’s clear that the device is going to be competition to the half-dozen-or-so Android Wear devices that are on the market. It’s priced a bit higher, and that’s typical when it comes to Apple products, but there are definitely things that this device offers that Google hasn’t yet introduced. The big one—in my opinion—is Digital Touch, which Apple describes as a “fun, spontaneous way to connect with other Apple Watch wearers, wrist to wrist.”

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LG Watch Urbane vs G Watch R vs Watch Urbane LTE – hands-on comparison (Video)

Dom Esposito Mar 5 2015 - 6:51 am PT

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LG has been around the Android Wear scene since the beginning. First we saw the original G Watch, then came the G Watch R, but this year LG is raising the bar in a big way. For 2015, LG has two new offerings. One of which is a stylistic upgrade over the G Watch R and another that takes its wearable mission outside of the Android Wear space altogether. Today we’re taking a quick look at LG’s Watch Urbane and Urbane LTE. How do these watches compare to previous releases from LG? Well, let’s go ahead and find out…

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LG G4 to be ‘radically different,’ phone more powerful than the G series in the works

Stephen Hall Mar 4 2015 - 9:32 am PT

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A couple reports out of Korea today highlight some of LG’s plans for the relatively near future, including a statement (via Korea Times) from the company’s mobile chief Cho Jun-ho suggesting that the upcoming LG G4 is going to be “radically different” than its predecessor. The device will reportedly feature a “metal-mixtured” body and sport the company’s LG UX 4.0, which Cho says will be announced sometime before the new phone.

Also, LG also reportedly has a completely new device series in the works (via Korea Herald), featuring more powerful specs than the current top-of-the-line G series…
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AT&T confirms it will offer LG’s all-metal Watch Urbane in stores and online

Chance Miller Mar 1 2015 - 8:47 am PT

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LG+WATCH+URBANE%5B20150216113050473%5D AT&T has announced this morning that it will soon carry LG’s all-metal Watch Urbane. Revealed last month, the Watch Urbane is nearly identical to LG’s Watch R, only much more sleek with all-metal designs in either gold or silver trims.

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LG G Pad F 7.0 coming to Sprint March 13 for free when purchased w/ a smartphone

Chance Miller Feb 26 2015 - 2:01 pm PT

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Sprint this afternoon has announced that it will begin to offer the LG G Pad F 7.0 on March 13th. The carrier says the device will be available for free with a two-year contract and purchase of any of its available smartphones. For those not looking to bundle, the device is also available for on Sprint Easy Pay for $10 a month for 24 months.

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LG debuts Urbane LTE, the world’s first 4G-capable smartwatch, with proprietary WebOS-based software

Mike Beasley Feb 25 2015 - 10:36 pm PT

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LG today unveiled the world’s first LTE-equipped smartwatch, dubbed the LG Watch Urbane LTE. Unlike other recent smartwatches, the Urbane LTE doesn’t run Google’s Android Wear operating system, with the maker opting to install its own proprietary software that, according to CNET, is based on the defunct WebOS. The non-LTE Urbane, revealed earlier this month, still runs Google’s OS.

The metal watch features three buttons to control the interface and sports what LG says is the “world’s first NFC-based Wallet,” allowing users to make payments with the Urbane LTE at NFC-compatible retailers. A heart rate monitor is also built-in, along with a barometer, compass, gyroscope, and GPS. Voice recognition software provides a handy auto-translation feature.

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LG begins worldwide rollout of new LG G Flex 2

Jordan Kahn Feb 25 2015 - 5:55 am PT

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LG announced today that it’s beginning the global rollout of its new LG G Flex 2 smartphone that it first unveiled early this year at CES 2015.
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Gorgeous design of the LG Watch Urbane shown off in new promo (Video)

Stephen Hall Feb 24 2015 - 6:30 am PT

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LG announced the LG Watch Urbane earlier this month, and the first impression of many was that it was entering the market to compete with the to-be-released Apple Watch. But whether or not that was the Korean company’s intention with this device, it’s undeniably classy and gorgeous. Now LG has given us a better look at the upcoming Android Wear watch, showing all its edges from dozens of angles in a new promotional video…

The device is basically a G Watch R in a different body, sporting IP67 dust and water resistance, a thinner bezel, and either a gold or silver trim. LG says that the details you’re probably interested in—like its price and release date—will be unveiled next week at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. We’ll be on the ground to keep you in the loop, so stay tuned for more information on this beautiful watch.

Nexus 5 running Android 5.1 spotted on Geekbench

Mike Beasley Feb 17 2015 - 3:18 pm PT

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Earlier this month Google announced the version 5.1 update to Android Lollipop. Today the company revealed that several new devices launching in the Philippines would ship with the new operating system, but the rollout plan for the rest of the world was still unknown.

Now a new Geekbench test has provided us with the first evidence of Android 5.1 running on a flagship device. The benchmark for an LG Nexus 5 appeared on the site today, listing the upcoming build of Android as the device’s OS.

The phone scored a 2997, which is just slightly north of the where the same model scored on Android 5.0. Keep an eye on NewGeekGuide for continued updates on the new operating system’s release, including our complete running list of new features.