Best word games for Android

Twist your tongue with these great word games for Android.

We’ve rounded up the best Android word games you’ll find in the Google Play Store. These will test your puzzle-solving skills, trivia knowledge, and sheer reflexes. Quite a few have in-app purchases, but still offer plenty of free content on their own.

Ready to start working with letters? Check out our list of the best Android word games!

• Words with Friends 2
• Wordament
• Heads Up!
• 4 Pics 1 Word
• Snap Attack
• Wheel of Fortune Free Play

Words With Friends 2

Words With Friends is one of those classic games that practically everyone has played, so it only makes sense that, eventually, a sequel would be released.

So what’s new with Words With Friends 2? Zynga has completely redesigned the look and feel of the game while also adding a bunch of cool new game modes. There’s Solo Challenge which pits you against iconic literary figures controlled by the CPU, from Jane Austen to the master wordsmith himself William Shakespeare. Then there’s Lightning Round which is a team-based mode where it’s a race to get to 750 points. Each member of your team starts with their own board and you swap and add words to each other’s board as fast as you can. Both of these modes seem to address the biggest gripe with the original game — waiting for your friend to finally play a word.

Its a substantial update to a beloved game that’ll likely lead to a whole bunch of Facebook invitations to play from friends and family, and does good work to further differentiate Words With Friends from Scrabble.

Download: Words With Friends 2 (Free w/IAPs)

Wordament

Wordament is an online-only multiplayer game that lets you compete against other spellers across the globe. Swipe to connect letters diagonally, horizontally, and vertically in order to score points based on a word’s rarity, determined by how often the word is found by the player-base. You can rotate the board to better see combination options, but the placement of letters does not change in relation to other letters.

Add an Xbox or Facebook account in order to keep track of your friends and progress as you move up the leaderboard. Ads are minimal — a refreshing for many gamers.

Download: Wordament (Free)

Heads Up!

Heads Up! is a really fun local multiplayer trivia game. One player holds a phone or tablet to their head showing a word, and a teammate gives hints as to what the word is (without saying it specifically, of course). A quick flip down of the device brings up a fresh word when guessed right, while a flip-up is a pass. After it’s all done, you can watch a video replay taken from the device’s front-facing camera and share it out with friends. There are six themed packs available out of the gate, and plenty more through in-app purchases of about a buck a pop.

You definitely need to give Heads Up! a try if you’ve been looking for something easy to play at parties.

Download: Heads Up! (Free w/IAPs)

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4 Pics 1 Word

How good are you at word association? Put your brain to the test to find the right word in 4 Pics 1 Word.

This game gives your four pictures that are all connected by a common word. Can you figure it out? This is a great casual game that starts out pretty easy but gets progressively more difficult as you reach the higher levels. There are literally thousands of levels to play so you’re never going to run out of puzzles. It’s a great game to play by yourself or with a small group of friends. It gets your brain going — and is also filled with ads. But it’s free!

Download: 4 Pics 1 Word (Free)

Snap Attack

SnapAttack is the classic Scrabble game with a twist. Instead of taking turns against opponents creating words one at a time, SnapAttack gives you 2.5 minutes, 7 letter tiles, and a board with two words already on it. Your job is to place the letter tiles on the board as words and rearrange them as many times as possible before your time is up. SnapAttack rewards points the same way as Scrabble: tiles are assigned a number, and the board has score multipliers in the form of double- or triple-word and letter scores.

Work your way up the global leaderboard by creating as many words as possible during each round. A new round will automatically begin, so expect to lose track of time. There doesn’t seem to be any ads in this game, a nice change from the norm.

Download: Snap Attack (Free)

Wheel of Fortune Free Play

The classic word-guessing game show is available for mobile in the form of Wheel of Fortune Free Play. Featuring slick graphics and Pat Sajak himself, Wheel of Fortune Free Play is the official game of the beloved game show. Spin the wheel and solve the word puzzles, and then see if you can win the bonus round

You’ll have to play for a while to level up and unlock new modes like head-to-head and Vanna’s Showcase, and there are daily bonus rewards to keep you playing. If you love Wheel Of Fortune, you’ll love the mobile game.

Download: Wheel of Fortune Free Play (Free)

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Your favorite word game?

Let us know in the comments below if we missed any of your favorite word games! If you’d like to see more great Android games, check out our roundup of the best Android games.

Samsung’s use of graphene in batteries makes charging five times faster

The use of graphene with lithium-ion batteries could increase battery capacity by 45-percent make charge speeds five times faster.

Smartphones today are becoming slimmer, bezels are shrinking, processors are getting faster, and more software features are added. Unfortunately, when it comes to battery technology, there’s nothing terribly exciting happening at the moment. Or is there?

According to a report published by Nature, Samsung’s Advanced Institute of Technology has been working with graphene to both increase battery capacity and drastically reduce recharge times. Samsung’s used the material to create a “graphene ball” – a special coating that’s used inside a typical lithium-ion battery that’s found in most modern smartphones.

With the graphene ball, Samsung has reportedly been able to increase battery capacity by as much as 45-percent and increase the speed of charging by five times.

There’s currently no time-frame as to when this tech will make its way to consumers.

Devices like the Huawei Mate 10 and Pixel 2 XL already offer tremendous battery life, but imagine their current performance enhanced by 45%. OnePlus’s Dash Charge system is crazy fast, and while getting “a day’s power in half an hour” is convenient, possibly being able to charge your phone from 0 to 100-percent in less than 20 minutes is out of this world.

Better yet, Samsung’s team that’s been working on the graphene ball report that batteries with the new tech still hold a charge retention of 78-percent even after 500 total charge cycles. In other words, you can get wild recharge times without having to worry nearly as much about degrading the quality of the battery itself.

Samsung has filed patents for this graphene ball in both the United States and South Korea, but it’s unclear for the time being when we’ll see this technology implemented into smartphones that we can actually buy and use. We’re likely a few years off before any of this comes to market, but the fact that this tech exists and is actively being worked on is still extremely exciting.

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Best Accessories for the BlackBerry Motion

What are the best accessories for the BlackBerry Motion?

BlackBerry continued its comeback push in 2017 following up the type-tastic KEYone with the more traditionally designed BlackBerry Motion. It’s a pretty solid device at a reasonable price point that includes a massive battery, expandable storage, and is also the first water-resistant BlackBerry.

If you’re a CrackBerry addict making the leap to Android for the first time, or simply upgrading to a new phone you’re going to need the right accessories to get the most out of your BlackBerry Motion.

• Incipio DualPro Case
• BlackBerry Cases
• Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB 3.0 cable [3-pack]
• Aukey Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger
• Samsung EVO Select 128GB Class 10 microSD card
• Spigen Style Ring

Incipio DualPro Case

The DualPro case by Incipio is essentially Incipio’s flagship case which they make for nearly all major phones released, including the BlackBerry Motion.

This is a classic case style with no frills or unnecessary accents — just a two-layer case designed to protect your phone protected from drops. The interior is made of shock absorbing TPU while the outer shell is made of rigid polycarbonate with a soft touch finish. Available in all-black for $29.99, this is a reliable case with a classic look.

If you’re looking for something with a bit more flash and style, Incipio will also have a Carnaby Esquire Series case available soon, so you may want to keep your eye on that one.

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BlackBerry Cases

Longtime BlackBerry fans know that typically some of the best cases for BlackBerry phones are offered by BlackBerry itself, and that appears to be the situation with the BlackBerry Motion.

There are two case styles available for the Motion on the BlackBerry Mobile website — the Privacy FlipCase and a classic Hard Shell case.

We’ve featured the Privacy FlipCase because it’s the most intriguing option because it’s packed with awesome features like a transparent flip cover that leaves the touchscreen fully functional with the cover closed while also doubling as a privacy shield that limits your screen’s viewing angle so you don’t have any looky-loos on your daily commute trying to sneak a peak at your screen. There’s also a built-in card slot on the back to help free up some space in your wallet.

So far we’ve only found these cases available for sale from Clove, a UK-based online store, but you can also also register for availability updates from the BlackBerry Mobile website.

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Anker PowerLine USB-C to USB 3.0 cable [3-pack]

You can never have too many charging cables, right? With all the newest devices shifting to USB-C its time to swap those Micro-USB cables for USB-C.

This three-pack of USB-C cables from Anker are a great deal at $11. Anker is a trusted brand for charging accessories and these cable are built to last. Each cable is three feet long, which should be plenty for most. Leave one at the office, use one in your car, and keep a spare around the house so you’re never left searching for one if it’s time to top up your phone.

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Aukey Quick Charge 3.0 Car Charger

The BlackBerry motion supports Quick Charge 3.0 technologies, so you’re going to want efficient charging accessories to match. One place that’s always convenient to have a charger is in your car, and this Aukey Quick Charge 3.0 offers two USB ports for charging devices.

It’s a sleek design and plugs into your car’s 12V charging port. Aukey has built in safeguards to protect your phone from excessive current and overheating, and stand by their products with a 45-Day money-back guarantee and a 24-month product replacement warranty.. Make sure you always arrive at your destinations with a fully-charged phone for just $20. It’s also, coincidentally, orange and black for all you CrackBerry fans crossing over to Android.

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Samsung EVO Select 128GB Class 10 microSD card

BlackBerry was kind enough to include a microSD card slot for expanding the Motion’s storage capabilities — and it’s surprisingly easy to use up the 32GB of internal storage. But fortunately there are great deals to be had on microSD card.

Consider this 128GB Samsung EVO Plus card — at just $56 it’s an absolute bargain. With read speeds of up to 100MB/s and write speeds of up to 90MB/s you can quickly and easily transfer files to and from the phone. It’s also U3 classified which makes it perfect for shooting 4K video.

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Spigen Style Ring

If you’ve been following along with CrackBerry’s coverage of the new BlackBerry devices, you knew this one was coming. The Spigen Style ring is CrackBerry Kevin’s favorite phone accessory and it’s clear to see why once you start using one. The Style Ring easily attaches to the back of the phone or your case and ensures you never drop your phone — simply slip your finger in the ring and your phone isn’t going anywhere.

The 3M adhesive pad gives you a confident grip without having to actually hold onto your phone. It’s great for walking and talking or snagging a quick photo or video at a concert. It also works as a kickstand for hands-free videos and also includes a minimalist mounting hook for your car. You can see what all the hype is about for yourself for just $14.

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The best Cyber Monday deals

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Parrot Swing Drone

Street price: $60; deal price: $80

Our best cheap drone for beginners gets its first notable drop. We wrote, “The Swing is not the fastest drone we’ve flown, but it is the only inexpensive model that can reliably hold its position in the air even in windy conditions. That makes it easy to fly for even the most inexperienced pilot.”

Echo Dot

Street price: $30; deal price: $50

Best price we’ve seen on the Echo Dot, $5 below previous sales. We wrote, “For a lot less than the full-size Echo, and with the ability to connect wirelessly to your choice of speaker or sound system, the Echo Dot 2 is a smart option.”

Sennheiser OCX 686 Wired Workout Headphones

Street price: $35; deal price: $75

A price that matches the low on these workout earbuds, usually around $60. We wrote, “this Sennheiser model is designed to be sweat-proof, and like many workout headphones we looked at, also features “antimicrobial” ear tips, so even if your workout gets nasty, your headphones shouldn’t.”

Belkin Wemo Mini Smart Switch

Street price: $25; deal price: $35

A few dollars above the Black Friday sale, our pick for best plug-in smart outlet is still worthwhile at $25. We wrote, “It also plays nicely with both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets and integrates easily with popular smart-home protocols and devices.”

Logitech HD Webcam C615

Street price: $31; deal price: $40

Our budget webcam, down to the best price we’ve seen this year. We wrote, “the C615 is just as easy to set up as more expensive picks and has the best video quality of any webcam we tested under $50.”

BT2200 Volume Limited Kids’ Bluetooth Headphones

Street price: $80; deal price: $100

Our pick for kids headphones down to $80, $20 off, with code Puro20. We wrote, “The Puro BT2200 is our pick because not only do these headphones remain within safe listening levels when used properly, but they were also the top pick of all our kid panelists, which means your little ones will be more likely to use them.”

Monoprice Premium 5.1-Ch. Home Theater System 10565

Street price: $140; deal price: $180

Our budget pick in our budget surround system guide, matching the low we’ve seen for it. We wrote, “The Monoprice system may not be quite as neutral and natural-sounding, but its subwoofer plays a little deeper and voices are a bit more pronounced.”

Zagg Rugged Messenger 10.5-Inch iPad Pro Keyboard Case

Street price: $70; deal price: $100

A new low on this rugged versatile keyboard case pick. We wrote, “It’s a great choice if you need to keep your iPad Pro safe in rough environments (or even just in the hands of your kids). And the Rugged Messenger’s unique design may even win over a few people who don’t think they need that kind of protection. “

Mophie Power Capsule

Street price: $20; deal price: $30

A staff pick charging case for Bluetooth earbuds, down to $20, a new low. This battery case keeps your wireless earbuds safe and ensures they’re always charged when you get to the gym.

UE Boom 2 Bluetooth Speaker

Street price: $80; deal price: $165

The best price we’ve seen, nearly dropping down to UE Roll 2 prices. We wrote, “The Boom 2 now has a nice Party Up feature, which lets you play the same audio source through as many Boom 2 and UE Megaboom units as you like. It’s a great way to do multiroom sound on the cheap.”

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite

Street price: $90; deal price: $120

Only $10 more than the best price we’ve seen on our favorite ebook reader. We wrote, “The Kindle Paperwhite is light and small, with a side-lit screen that allows you to read in dim lighting. Amazon also offers the most impressive library in terms of scope and price.”

Asus Chromebook Flip 302CA

Street price: $387; deal price: $475

A new low on our top Chromebook. We wrote, “It’s fast enough for tab-heavy browser work, it provides a full workday of battery life, and it has a small, light body, as well as a comfortable backlit keyboard and a bright screen.”

Fire TV Stick Streaming Media Player

Street price: $20; deal price: $40

An all-time low on a surprisingly powerful streaming stick. We wrote, “it includes Amazon’s Alexa voice-controlled assistant, letting you make queries far beyond just a movie’s title.”

Blue Blackout Yeti + Assassin’s Creed Origins Streamer Bundle

Street price: $92; deal price: $150

At $92, this bundle is the best value we’ve seen on this bluetooth mic in years. We wrote, “It makes a wider spectrum of voices sound better than the other microphones we tested, which tend to favor certain tones. Our pick since 2013, the Yeti is solidly built and easier to set up on your desk than most of the competition.”

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Essential Phone drops to $399 for Cyber Monday

Another month, another Essential discount. In October, the company — spearheaded by Android creator Andy Rubin — slashed the price of its first phone to $499, and today it’s been dropped to an even more tempting $399. That price-tag also nets you a 360-degree camera module — an accessory that normally adds another $180 to your bill. As The Verge notes, the deal is available exclusively on Amazon and is no doubt a Cyber Monday special. The usual drawbacks apply — in short, the camera is a bit rubbish and there’s no headphone jack — but for the price you would be hard pushed to find a device that looks as good. The OnePlus 5T, for instance, costs $499 and the Google LG-made Pixel 2 starts at $649.

Via: The Verge

Source: Essential PH-1 (Amazon)

Kick your smartphone habit with the ‘Substitute Phone’

Cigarettes are hard to kick not just because of the nicotine, but the fact that they give you something to do with your hands. The “Substitute Phone” from Vienna-based designer Klemens Schillinger works on the same principal, if you think of content as the drug and your phone’s touchscreen as the tactile addiction. The five models look and feel like a phone, but instead of a screen, there are stone beads embedded in slots at various angles. You can just grab it and swipe, pinch and scroll, satisfying that physical need without the nicotine/content.

“More and more often one feels the urge to check their phone, even if you are not expecting a specific message or call,” Schillinger told Dezeen. “These observations inspired the idea of making a tool that would help stop this ‘checking’ behaviour.”

The handsome “devices” are made from black polyoxymethylene (acetal) plastic that simulates the heft of a phone, while the beads are natural Howlith stone. Assuming you’re willing to carry some or all five on you, they can simulate scrolling, zooming and swiping. That, Schillinger notes, calms users and helps them cope with the withdrawal symptoms. “There are no digital functions,” he adds.

The Substitute Phone was inspired by the tactile part of the smoking addiction, he said. Schillinger is also the designer behind a lamp that doesn’t work unless you feed it your smartphone, so he’s clearly serious about making our lives more analog.

Via: Dezeen

Source: Klemens Schillinger

Twitter and others warn FCC of ‘disastrous’ net neutrality reversal

Twitter, Pinterest, Reddit, Airbnb were among 200 firms that signd a letter warning FCC Chairman Ajit Pai not to roll back net neutrality, according to Broadcasting & Cable. Dated on Cyber Monday (November 27th), the letter notes that record Black Friday sales are “a testament to the power of the free and open internet to encourage entrepreneurship, drive innovation, make our lives easier, and to support a healthy economy.”

The letter was delivered three weeks ahead of the upcoming December 13th vote, in which the FCC is expected to reclassify wired and wireless internet services providers (ISPs) as “information services.” That would reverse the recent FCC decision under Tom Wheeler that classified internet providers as utilities, subjecting them to stricter regulations.

Businesses may have to pay a toll just to reach customers. This would put small and medium-sized businesses at a disadvantage and prevent innovative new ones from even getting off the ground.

“Disastrously, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week released a draft order that would end this open commerce by repealing the current net neutrality rules and eliminating the protections that keep the internet free and open for America’s businesses and consumers,” the letter reads.

The decision would also eliminate rules that ban paid prioritization, throttling and others practices that many consider to be consumer-hostile. It would then be up to the FTC, rather than the FCC, to watch over ISPs, which would essentially be operating on the honor system afterwards. That was how things worked up until Wheeler’s 2015 decision, and it didn’t work very well at all.

Without these rules, internet service providers will be able to favor certain websites and e-businesses,” the letter states. “Businesses may have to pay a toll just to reach customers. This would put small and medium-sized businesses at a disadvantage and prevent innovative new ones from even getting off the ground.”

According to an analysis of unique comments, an overwhelming majority of consumers favor keeping net neutrality rules the way they are. However, the commenting process was highly flawed because of FCC negligence, and in any event, the commission has all but suggested that it doesn’t really care what the public thinks. That’s despite the fact that it’s a body meant to protect the public good, not look after the interests of some of the worst companies in America.

Many small business and freelancers working in the “gig economy” are also afraid of service providers gaining more power. Comic strip letterer Clayton Cowles, who works on Star Wars, Batman and other series, told the New York Times that he fears what his cable provider, Spectrum, would do with less supervision. “They pretty much have a monopoly,” he said. “I’m stuck with them.”

Source: Broadcasting Cable

Cyber Monday 2017: Deals Now Live on Macs, iPads, iPhones, and More

With Black Friday sales wrapping up over the weekend, those still searching for quality discounts on Apple products and accessories have another chance today during Cyber Monday. Essentially all of the same retailers that offered Black Friday deals have launched — or will soon launch — Cyber Monday sales, and although the focus of the event is shopping from home, some retailers are also honoring the deals at their brick-and-mortar locations.

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Best Buy

Best Buy’s Cyber Monday discounts began with early access yesterday for My Best Buy members, and now the deals have expanded to everyone. The retailer is offering free shipping on nearly everything, and a few deals will be extending throughout the week for its “Cyber Week Deals” event.

iPhone
– 32GB iPhone 7 and 7 Plus: save $150 when purchased and activated with a monthly installment plan

12.9-inch iPad Pro (Mid 2017)
– 64GB Wi-Fi: $699.99, down from $799.99
– 256GB Wi-Fi: $824.99, down from $949.99
– 512GB Wi-Fi: $999.99, down from $1,149.99

12-inch MacBook (Mid 2017)
– Intel Core M3, 8GB Memory, 256GB Flash Storage: $1,099.99, down from $1,299.99
– Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 512GB Flash Storage: $1,399.99, down from $1,599.99

13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2017)
– Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 128GB Flash Storage: $1,149.99, down from $1,299.99
– Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 256GB Flash Storage: $1,649.99, down from $1,799.99
– Intel Core i5, 8GB Memory, 512GB Flash Storage: $1,849.99, down from $1,999.99
– Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD: $1,999.99, down from $2,199.99

15-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2017)
– Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 256GB Flash Storage: $2,149.99, down from $2,399.99
– Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB Flash Storage: $2,549.99, down from $2,799.99
– Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 1TB SSD: $3,149.99, down from $3,399.99

Other Products and Accessories
– 13-inch MacBook Air, i7, 8GB Memory, 512GB SSD: $1,349.99, down from $1,549.99
– Apple Watch Series 1: 38mm for $199 and 42mm for $229
– Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit: $149.99, down from $199.99
– BeatsX: $99.99, down from $149.99
– Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones: $119.99, down from $199.99
– Save up to $150 on select Bluetooth speakers
– Up to 30 percent off select 4K TV sets
– Netgear Arlo Security Cameras: $299.99, down from $449.99

Amazon

Amazon’s selection of sales is focused on its own line of Alexa products, but it does have a few HomeKit-enabled devices and other accessories Apple fans might be interested in. Head to Amazon’s Cyber Monday headquarters to keep an eye on the deals, which will also include more than 30 Deals of the Day and thousands of Lightning Deals across numerous product categories over the course of Monday.

A few of Amazon’s sales are listed below, and the full list is available in the company’s Cyber Monday press release.

– Philips Hue White Starter Kit + Motion Sensor: save $40
– Yale Assure Lock: save more than 20 percent
– TrackR pixel Bluetooth tracking devices: save 30 percent
– Select Netgear routers, modems, and more: save up 40 percent
– WD 6TB Elements Desktop Hard Drive: save 30 percent
– Osmo: Genius Kit for $67.99, down from $99.99 and Creative Kit for $47.59, down from $74.99

B&H Photo

B&H Photo has opened up discounts on a wide range of Apple products for Cyber Monday, as well as highlighted ongoing notable sales like its $1,000 discount on the Late 2013 Mac Pro. B&H also has some of the biggest Cyber Monday discounts on Macs today, including $1,000 off a high-end 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. Check out some of the best deals in the list below and head to B&H to browse the rest.

15-inch MacBook Pro (Late 2016)
– Touch Bar, 2.6GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 256 SSD: $1,799.00, down from $2,399.00
– Touch Bar, 2.7GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD: $1,899.00, down from $2,799.00
– Touch Bar, 2.9GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD: $2,499.00, down from $3,499.00

iMac (Mid 2017)
– 21.5-inch, 2.3GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB HD: $999.00, down from $1,199.00
– 27-inch 5K, 3.8 GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 2TB Fusion Drive: $2,099.00, down from $2,299.00

Mac Pro (Late 2013)
– 3.7GHz, 12GB RAM, 256GB Flash Storage: $1,899.00, down from $2,999.00

iPad (2017)
– 9.7-inch, 128GB, Wi-Fi: $399.00, down from $429.00
– 10.5-inch, 256GB, Wi-Fi: $719.00, down from $799.00
– 10.5-inch, 256GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular: $849.00, down from $949.00

Other Deals
– G-Technology 1TB G-DRIVE USB 3.0 + Type-C Hard Drive: $44.95, down from $79.95

Adorama

Adorama’s Cyber Monday deals include some of the latest MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models, the late 2015 27-inch iMac, and a few other sales on drones, printers, scanners, and more.

13-inch Macbook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017)
– 3.1GHz i5, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD: $2,049.00, down from $2,199.00
– 3.5GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD: $2,249.00, down from $2,499.00

15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (Mid 2017)
– 3.1GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD: $3,199.00, down from $3,399.00

27-inch iMac (Late 2015)
– 3.2GHz i5, 8GB RAM, 1TB Fusion Drive: $1,399.00, down from $1,999.00

10.5-inch iPad Pro (Mid 2017)
– 256GB Wi-Fi: $719.00, down from $799.00
– 256GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: $849.00, down from $929.00

MacMall

MacMall has a few Cyber Monday deals on select Mac and iPad models that are comparable to discounts available from other Apple authorized resellers.

15-inch MacBook Pro (2017)
– Touch Bar, 3.1GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD: $2,699, down from $2,999
– Touch Bar, 3.1GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD: $3,049, down from $3,999

iPad Pro (2017)
– 10.5-inch, 64GB, Wi-Fi: $599, down from $649
– 10.5-inch, 256GB, Wi-Fi: $729, down from $799
– 10.5-inch, 256GB, Wi-Fi + Cellular: $849, down from $929

Other Deals
– Apple TV 32GB (4th Gen): $139.00, down from $149.00
– Apple Pencil: $95.00, down from $99.00
– Smart Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad: $159.00, down from $169.00

Twelve South

Popular Apple accessory maker Twelve South has begun its Cyber Monday deals with MacBook and iMac accessories on sale for up to 50 percent off until tonight at 11:59 p.m. ET. In total, 17 products are on sale today, which you can find in the list below. For more information on Twelve South’s “Cyber Mac Monday” deals, head over to the company’s website.

– BassJump – $35, down from $69.99
– BackPack for iMac – $25, down from $34.99
– BookArc for Mac Pro – $30, down from $59.99
– BookArc for MacBook – $45, down from $49.99
– BookBook CaddySack – $45, down from $49.99
– BookBook for MacBook – $40 – $55, down from $79.99 – $99.99
– BookBook Vol 2 for MacBook – $70, down from $79.99
– Curve for MacBook – $40, down from $49.99
– Fermata Headphone Charging Stand – $40, down from $79.99
– GhostStand for MacBook – $30, down from $34.99
– HiRise for iMac – $55, down from $79.99
– HiRise for MacBook – $50, down from $69.99
– Inspire Candle – $20, down from $29.99
– MagicBridge – $25, down from $34.99
– MagicWand – $15, down from $29.99
– ParcSlope – $35, down from $49.99
– PlugBug World – $35, down from $44.99

T-Mobile

T-Mobile has an offer for new customers considering a move to its cellular plans. If you buy a 32GB 9.7-inch iPad with a T-Mobile ONE plan, then activate a T-Mobile ONE voice line on a new or existing cell phone (which you can carry over from a different carrier and keep your number), you’ll get a full rebate for the iPad. The rebate will come in the form of a $460 Prepaid MasterCard Card, which will arrive in the mail within six to eight weeks.

Other Cyber Monday Deals

– Walmart: Save $200 on iPad mini 4, $30 on 9.7-inch iPad, and $50 on iPad Pro
– Gazelle: Up to 40 percent off select pre-owned iPads, iPhones, and MacBooks.
– Pad & Quill: 15 percent off sitewide; customers can get extra 5 percent off with promo code PQ5
– Incase: Up to 50 percent off select accessories
– Speck: Up to 40 percent off select accessories
– Zagg: 30 to 50 percent off sitewide
– Griffin: 40 percent off sitewide
– OtterBox: 25 percent off select accessories
– Incipio: 50 percent off sitewide
– Native Union: 30 to 80 percent off sitewide
– OWC: shop a collection of deals on iPad Air, Thunderbolt docks, Beats by Dre, and more

We’ll update this article throughout the day as new Cyber Monday sales are spotted, so be sure to check back often.

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Cyber Monday 2017: Save Over $250 on Latest MacBook Pro and Up to $1,000 Off 2016 Models

Just as Black Friday sales have ended, many retailers have now shifted to Cyber Monday deals on a range of Apple products.

Apple authorized reseller B&H Photo Video, for instance, is offering some sizeable discounts on select 2016 MacBook Pro models.

B&H offers free shipping and doesn’t charge sales tax upfront on orders shipped outside of the states of New York and New Jersey.

The largest discount is $1,000 off a high-end 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar in Space Gray. The configured-to-order model is nearly maxed out, with a 2.9GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 1TB of SSD storage, and AMD Radeon Pro 460 graphics.

The sale price of $2,499, down from Apple’s original price of $3,499 last year, is by far the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this particular model.

B&H is slashing $900 off a mid-range 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar in Silver. The model is equipped with a 2.7GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and AMD Radeon Pro 455 graphics. This deal is a flash sale, so supplies are limited and will likely sell out quickly.

The sale price of $1,899, down from Apple’s original price of $2,799 last year, is the best deal we’ve ever seen for this particular model.

The base model 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar can be had for $1,799 in Space Gray, which is $600 lower than Apple’s original price of $2,399 last year. The model is equipped with a 2.6GHz quad-core Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, and AMD Radeon Pro 450 graphics.

B&H offered a better deal of $800 off the base 2016 15-inch MacBook Pro in Silver on Black Friday, but supplies quickly sold out, and $600 off is still among the best deals we’ve ever seen for this particular model.

While newer 2017 MacBook Pro models with Kaby Lake processors were released in May, the performance improvements driven by the small bump in base and turbo frequencies are relatively minor. For that reason, most customers will find these impressive deals on 2016 models worth considering.

For customers who prefer the latest and greatest MacBook Pro, eBay is offering $270 off a mid-range 2017 model with a 3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650. The sale price is $1,529.99, down from $1,799 on Apple.com. Supplies are limited.

Apple authorized reseller Adorama is offering $250 off a higher-end 2017 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar in Space Gray. The custom configuration, now $2,249, is equipped with a 3.5GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650.

For additional deals on Apple products and accessories, including other MacBook Pro models, check out our Cyber Monday roundup.

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Moleskine’s smart notebook will work with Microsoft Office

Microsoft has long sold its Surface devices on the idea that they can double as digital notebooks; laptops one minute, journals the next thanks to their detachable displays and styli. (Heck, the Surface Book has a “Clipboard” mode.) With today’s Moleskine partnership, however, the company seems ready to admit that some people still prefer paper and pen. The pair have announced a Windows 10 app for Moleskine’s ‘Smart Writing System,’ a quill (based on the Kickstarter-funded Neo smartpen) with a tiny camera that tracks your scribbles on specially marked paper. A digital version of the note is then transferred over Bluetooth for easy reference and sharing.

The new app is a little special, however, because it will convert your charts, ramblings and doodles into a Word document. For Office fiends, that should make it easier to actually use your notes as part of larger projects.

Moleskine’s digital writing set was unveiled back in June 2016. It followed a number of co-branded Adobe, Livescribe and Evernote digitizing tools. Conceptually, it made a lot of sense for people who love paper but increasingly rely on a computer for work and collaboration. But at $200 (and an extra $30 every time you run out of paper), it was an expensive convenience. That’s still the case, though the new Windows 10 app — which joins iCloud, Google Drive, Evernote and Adobe sharing through the Moleskine iOS and Android app — does increase the value somewhat.

But by how much? If you have a Surface, the companion pen costs $100. You’re writing on glass, but the trade-off is a never-ending supply of ink. It’s also possible to digitize notes with a traditional Moleskine book, a cheap Biro and a decent camera smartphone (though the process isn’t quite as seamless). The Smart Writing system does have its advantages, however — you can translate notes into 15 languages and have them appear live on a screen or TV during meetings. Moleskine is also touting ‘Collaborative Ideation,’ a feature that lets seven people write or draw at the same time.

Is that worth the extra cash though? We’ll let you decide.