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Google adds Play promo code support for France
Argentina and Romania have been taken off the list for some reason
It's not something those of us in the US consider often, but promo codes for free apps can't be issued by developers globally. Instead, Google maintains a list of countries that are eligible. Today's update is the first we've posted about in over two years; it adds five countries, but takes two away.
Ever heard of Google Play Points? Unless you live in Japan or South Korea, the only two countries that the rewards program is currently offered in, we're guessing you probably haven't. Anyway, Google has just added promo codes to the Play Points program portfolio.
You can't have too many chargers. Whether it's at home, in the office, car, travel bag, or stowed away for emergencies, having a bunch of travel chargers waiting for you everywhere is more practical than packing and moving them from one place to another. Even better is having a multi-port charger that can handle any device, and that's what today's ZeroLemon deal is all about.The 75W 4-port charger has two USB-C (60W total) and two USB-A (15W total) ports. One of the C ports can go up to 60W when used by itself, meaning you can charge most computers at reasonable (if not max) speed, and the second one can sip up to 18W if needed. The features are very similar to the Satechi charger I have been using for months, and from my experience, they're excellent for both travel and home use.
Companies will use any holiday as an excuse to run a sale, and Google is no exception. For Valentine's Day, it's offering a $1 promo code for any app and game... so long as it costs over $3. Think of this less as a free dollar, and more as a free <33% discount.
If you have a G Suite account as your primary Google account, you've probably run into issue after issue over the past few years. Google Assistant doesn't admit you exist, some new Google features roll to you last, and it seems like Google's active mission every day is to make your life a little more miserable than the day before. Trust me, I read the tips emails we get, I know it's bad. And here's one more thing to add to your list of frustrations: G Suite users have had trouble redeeming codes on Google Play since mid-May and Google has nearly turned a deaf ear to the situation.
Developers who wish to grant free access to paid content on the Play Store usually do so with a promo code. However, these codes aren't globally available, with Google instead having a list of 25 countries where they are. Google does add countries occasionally, though, and this time around, Argentina, Chile, and Peru have joined the list.
Like most other companies do when they launch an expensive new flagship phone, Google offered a free product with the purchase of a Pixel 2 or 2 XL - in this case, the Home Mini. Exactly four weeks after Google told Pixel 2 pre-orderers that their Home Mini codes would come within four weeks of their phones shipping, we've begun to receive tips from readers who are getting their codes right now.
Of the few security cameras I have tried (Canary, Piper, Blink), Canary is easily my favorite. It automatically turns to away mode when I'm not around, records short clips when it detects motion, lets me turn the privacy feature on when I'm there, doesn't require any constant fiddling on my part, and integrates with Wink for a lot of automations. I find that the free plan suits me with its 24 hours of recorded motion clips and unlimited bookmarks and downloads, but if I were to travel or get more cameras like that spiffy new Flex, I'd surely need the Membership plan.
The new Moto Z line is divisive. It's probably the best example in a limited field of new "modular" phones, consisting of only the Z variants and LG's G5... and LG already dropped the modular design for its more recent V20. But if you've been eying either the Verizon-exclusive Moto Z Droid (or the Moto Z Force Droid with a bigger battery) or the unlocked Moto Z, the sticker shock of the phones and the Moto Mod add-ons may have been a disincentive. Now Motorola is giving a generous 0 off all of them on its web store.
Here at Android Police, we tell you readers about deals all the time, but we don't often showcase deals that can be applied to an item of your choice. Today, though, is different; eBay will give any buyer $20 off a smartphone purchase, provided that the phone in question is sold for more than $200, with a promo code.
Amazon UK is thankful. The company was ranked number one in the customer satisfaction index in the UK and to celebrate, it has decided to raise satisfaction even more. Today only, Friday January 22, users can enter promo code BIGTHANKS at checkout to take £10 off any order over £50. That includes single items or multiple items that total more than £50.
Grabbing a new SIM card might not be on your priority list every day, let alone right before Christmas, but if you were thinking about giving T-Mobile a try or if the uncarrier's tactics have made you curious and you want to check its network coverage and plans, now might be the best time to give it a go.
What can you get for $5 on Amazon? How about a set of unicorn-themed temporary tattoos, or a Cydni Lauper compilation CD, or a potholder that looks like a Russian nesting doll? Any of these fine treasures can be yours for free, if you can convince one of your friends to buy something using the Amazon Shopping app for Android. Oh, and they'll get $5 too, just for being invited. Russian nesting doll potholders for everyone!The latest update to the shopping app, version 5.9, says as much in the changelog.
No person who calls him/herself a tech enthusiast would ever dream of driving away from their house without a decent USB car charger in their vehicle. In my opinion, what makes a car charger great is the trifecta of good performance, decent looks, and a killer price. I just happen to have a deal on a charger that fits all three of those requirements to share with you all.Amazon has the CHOETECH 2-Port white Quick-Charge 2.0 car charger on sale for just $10.50 after coupon today. That's down from the normal price of $16, which makes this a certifiably hot bargain.
We really love a good deal here on Android Police, but what we love more is a good freebie. Granted, in this case, you have to buy something and part with your hard-earned cash to get your gift, but you're still eventually getting a gadget for the awesome price of zero bucks. And it's even better when both items are best sellers and really well rated on Amazon. If you're interested, here are the deets.
If you need to charge a lot of gear simultaneously in your car, then boy, have I got a great deal for you. Right now you can pick up a monstrous Tronsmart 54W four port USB car charger for the sweet price of just $13 after a $7 off coupon code. That's like four bucks a port! What makes it even better is that one of the ports is a Qualcomm Certified Quick Charge 2.0 port that will rapidly charge most current gen Android handsets.
Why hail a cab when you can just use your phone? No, I don't mean placing a call. With apps like Lyft and Uber, getting a ride, paying the driver, and ending up where you want to go continues to get easier and more affordable. But the trend, though growing, is still relatively new. That makes this Lyft offer just the ticket for newbies hesitant to give Lyft a go. If you go to the Payment area under settings and enter the promo code SLICKDEALS, you can have one free ride worth up to $50.
Baby monitors are useful, but they're kind of dumb. Think walkie-talkie dumb. But we live in the world of smartphones now, and these nifty little things are capable of replacing just about anything. With the new Dormi Android app, you can take two Android devices and turn them into a baby monitor that won't weigh you down.