Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time

Everyone likes apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for free for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up while you have the chance. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.

These apps normally cost money and this sale lasts for a limited time only. If you go to the App Store and it says the app costs money, that means the deal has expired and you will be charged. 

Photo Editor

Photo Editor hides great depth and richness of features behind a simple, intuitive UI, so you don’t need to be a designer or a geek to be able to use it.

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iOS

The Hangman’s Noose

The Hangman’s Noose is a quest set in the world of Puzzlewood. See if you can go farther than your friends without dying!

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iOS

Phoenix Photo Editor

Phoenix is a powerful and fast photo editor with a lot of editing tools, and importing and sharing options. With Phoenix you will have all the freedom to customize your photos with pretty filters, effects, borders, and fonts.

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iOS

Willio

Create an event, and add the participants from your contacts. Then add a payment each time someone pays for the group. If the payment should not be split equally among the participants, you can specify specific shares or amounts.

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iOS

Illuminating Compound Interest

This app is an educational financial app that not only calculates your interest rates but also features plain English explanations of each compound interest calculation.

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iOS

Don’t Buy

Let’s record the products or services which you dislike. Save barcodes so you never make the same mistake twice.

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iOS

Switch from Verizon for free with T-Mobile’s ‘Get Out of the Red’ campaign

Why it matters to you

If you’ve ever wanted to switch from Verizon, here’s your chance — T-Mobile’s Get Out of the Red campaign makes it cheap and easy.

Self-coined “un-carrier” T-Mobile is making it easier for customers to switch the competition — specifically Verizon. Its newest campaign, Get Out of the Red, lets eligible subscribers migrate from Verizon, keep their phone, and avoid having to pay a hefty fee (ETF) for terminating their contract.

“Switching is a pain! It’s expensive to pay off their phone and a huge hassle to trade it in and transfer their life — contacts, apps, photos and more — to a new device,” said T-Mobile. “And it’s all unnecessary. The truth is, the latest iPhones and Pixel phones work great on T-Mobile now.”

Starting May 31, Verizon customers with an iPhone 6s or newer (or one of Google’s Pixel-branded phones) can switch to T-Mobile by visiting any of the carrier’s brick-and-mortar stores. T-Mobile said it’s aimed at the 14 million Verizon customers who say they would switch carriers if they could keep their phone and didn’t have to pay a fee.

But the carrier’s not leaving Sprint and AT&T customers out in the cold — for a limited time, its waiving early-termination fees and device payments. And to celebrate the campaign’s launch, T-Mobile’s offering customers with two or more lines two additional lines for the price of one.

Get Out of the Red launches on the heels of T-Mobile’s un-carrier moves. At the Consumer Electronics Show in January, the carrier replaced its capped data plans with the T-Mobile One plan, which starts at $70 and includes unlimited talk, text, and 4G LTE data. As part of the One plan’s rollout, T-Mobile introduced the “One-plan guarantee,” which locked in prices for new customers, and KickBack, a new plan benefit that refunds subscribers for data they don’t use.

And in December, T-Mobile announced Digits, a new service that provides a single phone number that works across smartphones, tablets, computers, and even wearables. Subscribers can answer and place calls from any device, and access call history, messages, and voicemail from the online Digits dashboard.

“The Internet wasn’t meant to be metered in bits and bytes,” T-Mobile CEO John Legere said in January. “[It] was mean to be unlimited, and at T-Mobile, we believe that everyone should have unlimited mobile internet.”

T-Mobile’s next frontier is 5G. In May, the carrier said it will deploy next-generation high-speed networks across the U.S. “[It’ll] position T-Mobile to deliver a 5G network that offers both breadth and depth nationwide,” T-Mobile chief technology officer Neville Ray said in a blog post. “We’re going to run at it and run hard.”

Apple joins the race to 5G, applies to test experimental technology

Why it matters to you

Apple testing 5G tech won’t have any short-term impact on your daily life, but it will make your iPhone of the future crazy fast.

Just about every major mobile carrier in the United States is hard at work on 5G wireless technology now, in advance of its launch hopefully in a few years’ time. Meanwhile, device makers have to be sure their products will be ready for the network when that day comes. Apple is seeking permission to begin testing 5G technologies for that very purpose, according to a report from Business Insider.

Although 5G specifications have not been entirely hammered out yet, we know the FCC approved the 28GHz and 39GHz bands for commercial 5G use last year. These are the same ones mentioned by Apple in its testing application.

The 28GHz band, specifically, is meant for ground-to-space transmission, and Apple has reportedly hired engineers with experience developing satellites ahead of testing.

The company looks to base its operations from two locations — one on Yosemite Drive in Milpitas, California, and another on Mariani Avenue near its Cupertino, California, headquarters.

Apple says it will run experiments for no more than a year, which would place the end of the testing phase right before the iPhone 9’s expected launch in late 2018. That’s still a bit earlier than when 5G should arrive — Sprint, for example, is planning to launch its network by late 2019, and other carriers are targeting a similar time frame.

Part of the delay is due to the fact that the 5G spec sheet probably won’t be decided until spring of next year, when industry partners convene. Meanwhile, carriers have begun the marketing cycle. Last month, AT&T announced the launch of its 5G Evolution service in Austin Texas, with a handful of cities to follow.

5G Evolution utilizes some technologies that should play a role in the overall 5G picture, like carrier aggregation and 4×4 Multiple Input, Multiple Output (MIMO). However, other aspects, like small cells — miniature towers that can be placed on buildings and draw less power — and higher-frequency millimeter waves, are major aspects of 5G that customers probably won’t benefit from until the standard debuts in earnest.

Early birds can get a discount Chuwi SurBook during crowdfunding campaign

Why it matters to you

Anyone interested in the new 2-in-1 from Chuwi can save themselves some cash by getting in on the ground floor of this crowdfunding campaign.

Last month, we were given our first glimpse of Chuwi’s SurBook, a low-cost alternative to Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4. Now, Chuwi has opened pre-orders on the system — and the company is utilizing an unusual launch strategy to gauge public interest in the hardware.

Chuwi is running an IndieGogo campaign that will process pre-orders for the first wave of SurBook systems, according to a report from Liliputing. The company is well-established in China, but much less so in the United States, so this strategy allows it to offer its product directly to consumers without relying on relationships with retailers.

The deal works out pretty well for anyone who is interested in purchasing the device, too. Like many crowdfunding campaigns, there are early bird discounts to be had, with backers receiving deep discounts on the hardware if they’re among the first to confirm their pre-order.

The cheapest model available offers 64GB of storage, and will cost the first 200 backers $299 — later, the price will go up to $369. There’s also the option to get the same system bundled with a keyboard and a stylus, which costs $349 at the early bird rate, and $473 thereafter.

Chuwi is also offering a 128GB model that comes with the keyboard and stylus accessories, which costs $399 while the early bird allocation is still available, after which point the price will rise to $498.

The SurBook boasts a 12.3-inch screen with a 2,736 x 1,824 resolution, 6GB of RAM, and USB Type-C and USB 3.0 Type-A ports for easy connectivity. However, with a weight of 967 grams and a thickness of less than 10 millimeters, its greatest strength is its portability, given that it’s a very affordable system.

The crowdfunding campaign will run for a month, but Chuwi has already met its low funding goal of $30,000, so all orders made from here on out are guaranteed to be fulfilled.

Tell Alexa how much money you saved buying the Echo Dot for $40 today!

Our friends at Thrifter are back again, this time with a rare price drop on the Echo Dot for one day only!!

Amazon’s Echo Dot is a must-have for anyone looking to make their home smarter, and right now you can get one for $40 from a variety of retailers (including Amazon) for today only! This is a $10 savings and brings it back down to the lowest price we’ve seen on a new condition unit. The Echo Dot is a hands-free voice-controlled device that can play music, provide information, read back the news and control select smart home devices in your home or office. Thanks to its far-field microphones, it can actually hear you from across the room and in noisy environments.

The Echo Dot is on sale today at:

• Amazon
• Best Buy (save an additional $20 when buying 3)
• Staples

You can also score its big brother, the Amazon Echo, as a refurbished unit for just $134.99 right now. Amazon has been adding new features to the Echo lineup regularly, so it will continue to improve and get smarter over time. Whether you want to order some pizza through a voice command or listen to your favorite song on Spotify, you can do it all without having to touch a thing. Still not sure if it is for you? Our friends at Android Central have some great info as to whether or not you should buy one.

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OnePlus 5: CEO hints at fingerprint on the front

Not the back. Or the side. Or under the screen.

OnePlus has made an artform of the “slow trickle” of info around new, unannounced smartphones. The most recent nugget of info comes from the company’s CEO, Pete Lau, who recently appeared to confirm that the OnePlus 5 will feature a front-facing fingerprint scanner, like its predecessors. First reported by GizChina, the remark came in Lau’s answer to a fan question on Chinese social media platform Weibo.

Fingerprint on the front means the OnePlus 5 will probably be a traditional 16:9 slab.

Sure, everyone has their own preference when it comes to fingerprint scanner placement. But if Lau’s comments are accurate — and there’s no reason to doubt them — we can draw a few conclusions. First off, it’s likely that the OnePlus 5 will use a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio, as opposed to the taller form factors championed by Samsung and LG. (An 18:9 display plus front-facing fingerprint would likely lead to an unreasonably tall phone.) Second, we can probably expect a similar choice between capacitive and on-screen keys in the OnePlus 5 — and thus, the front of the OnePlus 5 might look a lot like a OnePlus 3 or 3T.

The news of a fingerprint scanner on the front also fits with some recent, unverified renders of the phone, which have cropped up online over the past few weeks.

Other recent OnePlus 5 rumblings? A camera partnership with DxOMark and the teasing of four new color variants.

We’ll undoubtedly hear more about various aspects of the OnePlus 5 in the run up to the launch later this summer, so stay tuned!

Samsung’s new Gear 360 available tomorrow for way cheaper than the original

You can pick up a new Gear 360 starting May 25!

The biggest hurdle for most people when it comes to getting into 360-degree photography is price. Cheap 360 cameras don’t take good photos, and good 360-degree cameras aren’t cheap. Samsung is going to put an end to this with its new Gear 360 camera, which will be launching in stores and online just about everywhere for $229.

That price undercuts the original Gear 360 pricing by over $100, and makes the next best camera in the lineup considerably more expensive. It’s also going to be available in way more places, with Best Buy, Amazon, and all of the major U.S. carriers planning to carry the camera.

On top of great pricing and thoroughly expanded availability, Samsung is firing up a special promotion with the new Gear 360 for those who haven’t yet picked up the Galaxy S8. If you pick up the phone between May 25 and June 19, you’ll be able to score a Gear 360 for $49 through a Samsung Store promotion.

This is a huge win for Samsung, and a great opportunity for anyone looking to get into 360-degree photography. The Gear 360 was one of the best cameras you could get before pricing was announced, but now it’s going to take a truly impressive new camera from a competitor to come anywhere near this offer.

Become an IT Security professional for $29

The world of IT Security is ever-changing and fast-paced and with increased worries over black hat hackers, the demand for IT security professionals is increasing as well. Whether it’s important credit card information or private data from a company, hacking is a real problem that is best fended off by people who hack themselves. If you’re interested in getting into this field, you have probably wondered how do you even begin to understand the certifications required to step into this field?

Become an IT Security professional for $29! Learn more

There are three major certifications that IT Security employers are looking for: CompTIA Security+, Ethical Hacker Certification, and Cisco’s CCNA Security. With all of these under your belt, you’d be qualified to break into this exciting field.

Allow us to introduce you to the 2017 IT Security & Ethical Hacking Certification Training by the IT experts at LearnSmart.

Right now, you can start your certification training in all three areas for only $29.99, that’s a 98% savings! This bundle of three courses would normally cost you almost $2,000.

This incredibly low price gives you 12 months of access to course content that includes:

• Types of keyloggers, including hardware, software, and kernel/driver keyloggers
• Password studies: how they’re created, restored and cracked
• Spyware and the necessary countermeasures
• Securing Windows systems against attacks and Windows security measures
• Over 50 hours of advanced training and 48 hours of course content

Get access to these great courses at a low price! Learn more

After completing these courses you’ll be prepared to take on your exams, and depending on how you study you could be done these courses in a few short weeks! Don’t miss out on your chance to step into this exciting career! The price is right and the time is now, you can get your IT Security and Ethical Hacking Certification training for 98% off the regular price with Android Central Digital Offers!

Everything you need to know about WebVR

Your web browser is also a VR platform.

Most conversations about VR surround specific headsets, like Oculus Rift or Google Daydream. WebVR, as the name suggests, is bringing immersive experiences to anything with a browser. It’s a lot of fun to explore, and something anyone can try out without a lot of set up or additional hardware.

Lets get to know WebVR together!

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Get great deals on Logitech gear today only

Our friends at Thrifter are back again, this time with great deals on Logitech gear that won’t last until the end of the day!

Amazon’s Gold Box Deal of the Day features a selection of Logitech PC gear. Pretty much anything you get from Logitech is going to be pretty high quality and these are all good prices, but there’s a couple of items that stand out as a worthy investment here:

Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Wireless Mouse – $48 (from $60)

This is a match for the lowest price ever on this wireless mouse. The Anywhere mouse uses Logitech’s Darkfield laser technology to allow it to track on any surface, even glass. It can connect to whatever device you need it to with the included receiver or through Bluetooth. Plus, this new generation uses a micro-USB cable and built-in battery to keep it charged so you don’t waste money on batteries.

Logitech Z523 Speaker System with Subwoofer – $50 (from $75)

The only audio system in the listing for today, the Z523 is an inexpensive and simple way to add some quality sound to your computer setup. This thing is not going to revolutionize the way you think about audio, but you’ll be hard pressed to find this level of quality sound for $50 no matter where you look. The $50 price matches its lowest ever and is the lowest it has dropped in at least three months.

Logitech HD Pro C920 1080p Webcam – $50 (from $60)

If you’re looking to do any sort of streaming or video conferencing, the C920 is the webcam to get. It’s a favorite for gamers and podcasters alike. It delivers solid 1080p video and can work with programs like Skype and Open Broadcaster Software. The price matches its lowest all time and is only the second time it has dropped this low in 2017.

These aren’t the only options available. There’s a big list, but the deals end when the day does so get moving!

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