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Best Buy is currently discounting all of its iPhone 6/Plus offerings for Verizon or Sprint by $100 with a new two-year contract. This delivers some of the lowest prices that we have seen in months on Apple’s flagship phones. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade your existing line or open a new one to receive this discounted pricing.

iPhone 6:

• 16GB: $99.99 (Reg. $199)
• 64GB: $199.99 (Reg. $299)
• 128GB: $299.99 (Reg. $399)

iPhone 6 Plus:

• 16GB: $199.99 (Reg. $299)
• 64GB: $299.99 (Reg. $399)
• 128GB $399.99 (Reg. $499)

Both models are filled with features including a Retina HD display, Touch ID, A8 64-bit processor, 8MP iSight camera, 1080p HD video recording capabilities and Apple Pay.

Alternatively, you can grab an off-contract AT&T iPhone 6 refurb for $460 at eBay. (updated)

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Since Apple Watch was released back in the Spring to varying degrees of fanfare, accessory companies have been rushing to develop and ship their own products for this new timepiece. There have been different levels of quality and styles that charge, hold or store Apple Watch. While the low-end market has been flooded with plastic charging solutions, we have not seen as many options that mix natural materials with Apple’s latest device.

Today we’ll be looking at DODOcase’s $100 Charging Stand for Apple Watch that is made from USA-sourced wood and is handcrafted in San Francisco. 
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Apple has now officially kicked off another Amazing Apps and Games for $1 sale on the App Store. Many of which were featured in yesterday’s game roundup and are at some of lowest prices we have seen in quite some time. These are direct discounts and not related to lower emerging market pricing.

Some notables include Facetune: $1 (Reg. $4), Blek: $1 (Reg. $3), Goat Simulator: $1 (Reg. $5), Amazing Spider-Man 2: $1 (Reg. $7), Scanner Pro 6 by Readdle: $1 (Reg. $3), The Room Two: $1 (Reg. $3) and many more. Head below for the rest of the games/apps in the sale:
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Microsoft’s new Universal Foldable Keyboard, first unveiled earlier this year, is now available to purchase online and through Microsoft stores. The super portable Bluetooth keyboard folds in half when not in use and allows users to connect to two mobile devices at once including Android, iPhones, iPads, and Windows devices.
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By now you’re probably tired of looking at the same old band on your Apple Watch. You could easily switch up its style with one of Apple’s different bands. But their sky-high prices make it nearly impossible for most people to afford different styles.

Third party bands have been popping up and some are suprisingly good. This black 38mm Stainless Steel band is one of the most popular on Amazon and is currently down to its lowest price ever, just $36.99 shipped. It’s also available in multiple colors and the larger 42mm size, but prices vary. 72 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Other reasonably priced and highly rated Apple Watch bands on Amazon:

• JETech Leather band: $18.95 Prime shipped
• Oittm Stainless Steel band: $35.99 shipped
• Aerb Milanese style band: $32.99 Prime shipped
• iVAPO Stainless Steel band: $34.99 shipped
• eLander Leather band: $24.99 Prime shipped
• Luvvitt Stainless Steel adapter kit: $14.99 Prime shipped

Well known and well reviewed watch accessory maker Clockwork Synergy has a couple dozen Apple Watch band options made from leather or nylon with prices starting at $25.95. Even cooler, they sell Apple Watch adapters in multiple color finishes for $14.95-$16.95. You can use these to put any watch band on your Apple Watch. For a limited time you can save 15% on all of these accessories with coupon code mac15 at checkout. All orders qualify for free shipping.

Whichever band you end up with, make sure you have a nice dock for your Apple Watch. I’m partial to Nomad’s aluminum offering (currently 15% off), but there are tons of other styles available.
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Professionals and prosumers love the bigger screen and increased power that comes with Apple’s 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro. The only problem is that these models rarely get discounted. But right now Amazon and B&H have dropped their prices on both standard configuration models:

• 15″ rMBP 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB (MJLQ2LL/A): $1,819 (Reg. $1,999) at Amazon or B&H
• 15″ rMBP 2.5GHz/16GB/512GB (MJLT2LL/A): $2,274 (Reg. $2,499) at Amazon or B&H

Prices are the same at both retailers, however B&H only charges sales tax at the time of purchase for New York buyers and is including a free copy of Parallels 10.

Both models include a 2880 x 1800 Retina Display and the new Force Touch Trackpad.

We still have deals for Apple’s 11 and 13-inch MacBook Air.
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Apple is back again with another big sale on iOS games in the App Store. We saw some of these titles on sale through the week and now Apple has officially collected them as part of its “Great Games” sale. Many of these apps are big names that we rarely see go on sale.

The full list of games that have been discounted:

• Halo: Spartan Strike: $3 (Reg. $6)
• Implosion – Never Lose Hope: $5 (Reg. $10)
• Lifeline…: $1 (Reg. $3)
• République: $2 (Reg. $5)
• Thomas Was Alone: $2 (Reg. $5)
• Soccer Physics: $1 (Reg. $2)
• Super Hexagon: $1 (Reg. $3)
• The Trace: Murder Mystery Game: $2 (Reg. $4)

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Apple has now officially selected Star Walk 2 – Guide to the Night Sky as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $2.99, you can grab the app for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch from now through this time next week. This is the very first time we have seen the app go free directly on the App Store since it released in August 2014.

It received an Apple Design Award in 2014 and has been used by more than “10 million people”. Head below for more details:
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gadgetnewsonline Specials is currently offering this Natural-Wood Apple Watch Charging Stand for $20 with free global shipping. You won’t find a more stylish and convenient way to charge your connected timepiece.

The idea of this stand from TRNDLabs is to make your wristwear usable while it is filling up, and to keep it from scratching your desk every time you put it down. It is made purely from beautiful wood — you can choose between oak and walnut — and there is a felt pad for your Apple Watch to rest on while it is charging. It is compatible with all the sizes and models of Apple Watch, and the MagSafe cable neatly tucks into a slot on the side of the stand.

• Keep cords organized with carved hidden wire routing
• Add to the decor of any space with the luxury wooden design
• Use with any watch model or strap
• Easily wrap the cable and charger in one package for traveling
• Seamlessly integrate the MagSafe charger into the stand’s angled shelf

The current deal gets you 48% off the price of the stand. Make sure to select your preferred grain on the product page.

Target is about to serve up a couple of stellar Apple deals on a silver platter. Starting this Sunday, July 5th, Target will discount iPhone 6/Plus 16GB by $69, bringing prices down to $129.99 and $229.99 when purchased on a 2-year contract. Keep in mind availability may be hit or miss for this option since carriers are slowly putting it out to pasture.

Customers who buy Apple’s latest smartphones on an installment plan will get a free $150 gift card.

Also, iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi in silver or gold will be on sale for $399. An additional 10% discount via Target’s Cartwheel app brings the price down even further to $359.10, which is nearly $140 below MSRP.

REDcard holders save an additional 5% on all deals.

All of this information has been gleaned from a leaked copy of Target’s upcoming weekly ad. As such, the final deals may vary when they go live. Head below for a full look at the leaked ad:
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Every now and then Apple updates its Apple Store App with a new iOS freebie. This time Apple is giving away free downloads of Green Kitchen, a healthy vegetarian recipes app that is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It’s currently listed at $4.99 on the App Store and has never been free before.

In order to get this app for free you must do the following:
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What better way to celebrate the official launch of Beats1 than to tune-in with a new pair of Beats by Dre headphones. Staples is taking up to $100 off select Beats audio products. The best deal from the lot is the Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphones for $139.95 with free shipping. Regularly priced at $200, this is the best deal we’ve ever seen for these headphones by $10. Choose from black, red or pink/grey models.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUmFJK0k6Jc

With wireless Bluetooth connectivity, IPX-4 sweat- and water-resistance rating, and flexible ear hooks, Powerbeats2 are built for workouts. Expect up to 6 hours of battery life, but if you notice they are dead right before a workout you can use a 15-minute quick charge to gain an extra hour of playback.

Compatible with Apple Watch, iPhone, select iPod models, and nearly any other Bluetooth equipped device. Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars from 1,048 Amazon reviewers. Deal expires 7/4.
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Firebox, the self-proclaimed “shop for the unusual“, has launched a new section of its website that carries “the most extraordinary thing money can buy”. If you’re in to gold plated iPhones or the actual Game of Thrones chair, you’ll want to take a visit to WTF. That electric full-size Delorean though….
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Admittedly, my nightstand is a mess. A lamp, an IKEA clock, Apple Watch dock and a charger for my iPhone. It’s like the wild west. I’m always interested in solutions that simplify my life and my nightstand is in desperate need of that.

There is a pretty cool Indiegogo campaign going right now that aims to wrap all of the nightstand necessities into one slim and modern package. Luzi offers all of the previously mentioned mainstays plus a few cool tricks like voice control. It’s definitely worth a look.
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Apple has now selected the Halftone 2 Comic Book Creator as the new Free App of the Week. Typically selling for $2, this is the first time we have seen it go free, outside of a Starbucks app offer. Already featured as an Editor’s Choice and One of the Best Apps of 2013 by Apple, you can pick it up for free on all your iOS devices.

Head below for more details and to see it in action:
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Fitness has established itself at the forefront of 2015’s hottest technology: it seems that nearly anything that has Bluetooth connectivity has been made into a workout tracking product of some kind. Jabra has released a new set of Sport Coach in-ear headphones that have wireless capabilities but more importantly track over 40 exercises and provide coaching along the way.

Aside from the traditional iOS-connected features, Jabra is putting a focus on a more well rounded workout than its competitors by providing data and analysis for a wider range of activities.
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Update: The Pebble Time is now available to purchase from Best Buy and is coming to Target next month.

Pebble has a long-time friendship with Best Buy, and now the smartwatch maker is launching the first widespread availability of its new Pebble Time through the retailer. Available for $200, the standard 22mm non-steel version of the watch is now available for consumers to put their claim on red, black, and white models.

While the Kickstarter Edition just recently began shipping to those who backed the watch, those just now realizing that they would actually like a smartwatch that has a color e-paper display, more than 5 days of battery life, and cross-platform compatibility are in luck:

• Pebble Time (red)
• Pebble Time (black)
• Pebble Time (white)

We recently reviewed the Pebble Time, saying that while it does have its upsides, it still feels stuck in the past compared to the currently-available Android Wear devices and the Apple Watch. Long battery life is nice, but the lack of a touch screen and sketchy compatibility with iOS hold the device back—especially at this price point.

Apple has now officially handpicked Warhammer: Snotling Fling as the new Free App of the Week. The catapult crasher regularly goes for $4 and can be downloaded onto your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch for free until this time next week. While we have seen it dip down to $1, this is the very first time it has gone free on the App Store.

Head below for more details and some gameplay footage:
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V-MODA’s popular and highly rated Crossfade M-100 series headphones are getting an upgrade with what the company calls “the end of ubiquity.” It is now offering 3D printed steel, aluminum and “precious metal” ear plates that can be fully customized with laser engraving.

Head below to find out more about “the world’s first jewel-grade 3D printing fused with consumer electronics”:
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Much like other Apple product releases, the Apple Watch has seen a flood of accessories, cases, docks and other charging solutions. Now that the dust is beginning to settle, manufacturers can identify holes in the accessory market and deliver new innovations to solve various needs.

Amongst all the docks for Apple Watch, there have been few offerings that solve the dilemma of charging both timepiece and iPhone at the same time. After releasing a popular dock for iPhone 6 last fall, Designed by Many is taking to Kickstarter with a new dual iPhone and Apple Watch solution.
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Pixar changed the film industry forever when it released Toy Story back in 1995. And ever since then John Lasseter and crew have been releasing full-length animated films that push the limits of technology and storytelling. The incredible titles that Pixar has produced in such a short period of time is staggering: Toy Story, Up, Cars, Brave, and Monsters Inc. Just to name some of my favorites.

This Friday Pixar is releasing its next film called Inside Out. To mark this occasion iTunes is currently featuring a Pixar promotion that discounts every full-length Pixar movie as well as some apps and other goodies. Pixar/Disney movies rarely go on sale, especially on iTunes. If you’ve been meaning to fill out your movie collection now’s the time to do it. Each movie usually sells for $19.99:

• Finding Nemo: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• The Incredibles: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Up: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Monsters Inc: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Monsters University: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Brave: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Ratatouille: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• WALL-E: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Toy Story: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Toy Story 2: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Toys Story 3: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Cars: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• Cars 2: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play
• A Bug’s Life: $14.99 on iTunes or $12.99 on Google Play

Individual rentals are discounted as well. The Pixar Story is also on sale at iTunes for $14.99 and Google Play for $12.99, which I would highly recommend if you’re interested in learning more about Pixar Animation Studios. You should be able to sync any of these movies with Disney Movies Anywhere to watch them on nearly any device.
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Apple has now officially selected Slayin as the new Free App of the Week. This is the very first time the 8-bit inspired endless RPG has gone free for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, having been listed at $1 since it released in April of 2013. It has amassed an impressive 4.5 star rating from 27,249 reviewers in the mean time.

Head below for details on Slayin and to see the highly rated rogue-like RPG in action:
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Update: iClever is selling their version of the 4 port USB Car adapter with a 6 foot MFi Lightning cable for $15.99 after coupon code D93H6GTA (after both are added to cart). Basically this is a free Lightning cable added to a $15.99 port car charger 

Anker is selling an iPhone/iPad power bundle on Amazon for less than the price of a single Apple Lightning cable.

The pack includes a powerful 9.6A/48W 4-Port USB Car Charger and a 9-ft MFi Apple-certified Lightning cable for $19.99 Prime shipped. For those of you without a Prime membership, you can activate a free trial or pad your order up to $35 to sidestep shipping costs. It would cost you $31 to buy both of these items at their current prices. Each item is highly rated and includes an 18 month warranty.

In order to get the $19.99 pricing you must add each item to your shopping cart and apply coupon code NLMED449 at checkout.

Just looking for an extra Lightning cable? Use coupon code 6FYTYCMK to knock the Anker 9 footer down to $9.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $16).
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Update (6/18 11:45am): @kbranch is our winner – thanks to everyone for entering our giveaway!

With most Apple Watch orders finally being fulfilled, the accessories market for the new timepiece is beginning to take shape. We have already reviewed a handful of options for keeping Apple’s latest device charged and displayed. While these products offer unique solutions to power management, there is still room for developing this product category.

DODOcase, purveyors of handcrafted goods in San Francisco, is leaning on its talents to create a dock for Apple Watch and iPhone whether your on the road or at home. We’ve spent a few weeks with the Dual Charging Dock Organizer, head below for our full review and details on how you could win one for yourself.
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Over the weekend Apple added iPad mini 3 to its refurbished online store for the first time ever. So far only Wi-Fi models in Silver and Space Gray have been made available with prices starting at $339 for 16GB, a $60 drop from the regular price of $399. That’s in-line with other Apple refurbished prices, but you can buy a new iPad mini 3 right now for even less from Best Buy (ends today).
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gadgetnewsonline Specials is currently letting you “pay whatever you want” (currently <$5) for the Mobile-First Developer’s Bundle. It shows you how to start making mobile apps from scratch.

The bundle includes ten courses covering iOS, Android, and HTML5 app development. No previous experience is required, as there is an introductory course for each of the platforms. The tuition is bang up to date, with instruction on coding in Swift for iOS, and building apps for Android Lollipop. Once you have the basics down, you can move on to more specialized tracks, such as how to create games with Unity3D and convert a WordPress site into a native app. You also learn how to design your apps for a great user experience, and how to monetize them.

• Monetize Your App: Major Advertising Networks ($49)
• The Complete Android Lollipop App Development Course ($99)
• Learn Android Development from Scratch ($99)
• Learn Swift Programming Step by Step ($99)
• Learn to Build Mobile Games Using Unity 3D ($149)
• Projects in HTML5 ($199)
• The Ultimate Android Course for Complete Beginners ($499)
• Learn iOS 8 Mobile App Design and Make Top Money ($199)
• Create a Native App for Your WordPress Website in 8 Days ($149)
• Mobile App Design in Sketch 3: UX and UI Design from Scratch ($199)

You can pay what you want for the first two courses; pay above the average price (currently $5) to unlock the full bundle.

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Update (6/4 3:30pm): Apple has now officially selected 2Do as the new Free App of the Week.

The very popular 2Do task management universal iOS app has gone free for the first time since it was originally released over three years ago. It regularly goes for $15 and has not been under $9.99 in over a year. With 18,000+ reviewers rating it 4.5/5 stars since its release, this app is certainly worth a download.

2Do takes a “completely different approach” to task management. Its flat and clean interface removes any distractions so users can focus on the work at hand. Most notably, 2Do has been updated with Apple Watch support and works with many popular services like Dropbox, Apple’s Reminders and Siri. It has a companion Mac app that has received a 50% price drop, down to $24.99, coinciding with the iOS version going free.

Full description below.
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Apple’s 12-inch MacBook has been backordered since it was unveiled back in March. The Silver and Space Gray models have come in and out of stock a couple times, but the Gold model has been nearly impossible to nail down.

But right now MacMall has a range of models in-stock and available for shipment as soon as today including both standard configuration Gold models. What’s more, each model is $10 below Apple’s price and MacMall only charges sales tax at the time of purchase for buyers in a handful of states.

If you were to order those models right now from Apple.com it would take upwards of 5 weeks to receive your new Mac. Shipping times from other resellers aren’t much better: Best Buy shows 4-7 weeks, Amazon just says “This item has not yet been released,” and B&H just lists “coming soon.”

MacMall has gotten a couple MacBook inventory refreshes over the past few months, but they always sell out quickly.

The all-new 12-inch MacBook features an ultra-thin design, Force Touch, Retina display, and a reengineered keyboard. Not sure the new MacBook is for you? Take a minute to read our review.
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Apple has now officially selected Hyper Square as the Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $1.99, this is the first time we have seen the well rated puzzle game go free directly from the App Store since it released at this time last year.

Head below for more details and gameplay footage:
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Apple’s standard 3.2-ft Lightning cable is OK if you’re charging your iPhone at your desk, but sometimes it just isn’t long enough. Upgrade to a massive 10-ft cable for $13 less than Apple charges for its puny cable: noot products via Amazon offers its 10-ft (3M) Apple-certified MFi Lightning cable for $8.99, but coupon code NOOT0025 drops your final price down to $6.74 Prime shipped. Please note that you must select ‘noot product’ as the seller for the coupon to work. 457 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Don’t have Prime access? Sign-up for a free trial or spend at least $35 to get free shipping.

Pawtec’s Amazon sale has you covered for other lengths and styles. Just apply coupon code PAWCABLE during checkout to activate these discounted prices:

• 3.3-ft Pawtec MFi Lightning cable: $5.99 (Reg. $11)
  • white or black
• 3.3-ft Pawtec MFi UltraSlim Lightning cable: $5.99 (Reg. $11)
  • white or black
• 3.3-ft Pawtec MFi Lightning cable w/ aluminum ends: $6.99 (Reg. $12)
  • white or black
• 3.3-ft Pawtec MFi Braided Lightning cable w/ aluminum ends: $9.99 (Reg. $15)
  • black, orange or green
• 6.6-ft Pawtec MFi Braided Lightning cable w/ aluminum ends: $11.99 (Reg. $17)
  • black, orange or green

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Apple has now officially chosen Magnetized as the new Free App of the Week. It regularly goes for $2.99, but will be free on all your iOS devices until this time next week. It was released back in January of last year and has only gone free once previously. This abstract puzzle game packs 80 levels and tasks players to escape the maze using special powers.

More details below:
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Nearly 7 months after its original release date, iPad Air 2 has finally made its way to Apple’s online Refurbished Store. Prices start at $419 (Reg. $499) for a 16GB Wi-Fi model and go all the way up to $689 (Reg. $829) for a fully-loaded 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular model. As of right now there are a lot of different models available in each color (Gold, Silver, Space Gray), but that can change quickly as Apple’s refurbished inventory is extremely limited.

These are decent prices if you need an iPad Air 2 right now, but we regularly track better prices for brand new units:
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Today, Apple announced new models with lower prices for its 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina display, bringing the cost down to $1,999. This new entry-level model has slower a slower processor than its predecessor and a traditional hard drive. Because of this, Apple is discounting its refurbished Retina 5K offerings following today’s news…
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Update (5/19 11:10am): Buy (99.2% positive seller w/ 3,052,778 buyers) offers an Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular for $369.99 with free shipping. That’s $169 less than Apple’s asking price for this model in refurbished condition and a match for lowest price ever. FYI, this deal usually sells out quickly.

B&H offers an Apple iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (T-Mobile) in Silver for $499 with free expedited shipping. This iPad originally sold for $929 and is currently offered in refurbished condition for $629 from Apple. The same price will only buy you a 16GB Wi-Fi (no cell connection) iPad Air 2.

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Full-price iPhones are expensive. It’ll cost you upwards of $949 to get Apple’s latest smartphone without a two year contract (or some scammy financing program) from one of the major carriers.

Walmart is discounting iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus refurbished, no contract units. To clarify, these do not come with a contract and do not extend your current contract, but do come locked to their respective carriers. There isn’t much information regarding any warranty, but a quick look through reviews shows that you can expect these iPhones to come in good condition.

Here are all of the deals:
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We live in a world where drones are constantly evolving, becoming more consumer friendly and dropping in price. There are many reasons to be excited about these in-air camera-wielding devices. But today, we are seeing one of the coolest new products that might potentially change the game for consumers looking to get into aerial photography.

The new Lily Camera has a number of features that make it stand out from other offerings that we have seen. Unlike its competitors, this drone appears to being nearly foolproof when it comes to flying. To get started, all you have to do is throw it straight in the air…
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