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Android users switched less frequently to iPhones in 2023, report shows
This is good news for Android fans, but we've seen this story before
Apple is the king of smartphone sales in the United States. That’s where it has headed for over a decade now, and you can chalk that up to the mostly brilliant marketing and synergy that permeates throughout iPhones and Apple’s branding. Research showed that Apple first took over Android with the number of iPhone users in the US back in 2022, but 2023 showed that smartphone sales dropped across the board. Perhaps a more important metric to read the pulse of smartphone buyers in the US is to see the percentage of users that switched from one operating system to another. In 2023, fewer new iPhone owners jumped ship to iOS from Android than in 2022.
Sales events have lost their luster
Sales used to be exciting, but now it feels like a common occurrence where events span weeks
Amazon Prime Day and Black Friday sales used to be appointment shopping. I remember pining all Summer for tech I knew I could get a juicy discount on if I waited until November. But today, sales are a constant, with the tentpole appeal gone. Amazon Prime Day has especially lost its luster, devolving into a day where you decide how many cheap Fire HD 10 tablets you can possibly fit in your home. Black Friday was initially contained to the day after Thanksgiving here in the US. Over time, it grew to Thanksgiving Day, then the entire week. Now, I’m pretty sure Black Friday sales start in February. And as disappointing as these sales events have become, it’s not unexpected, as consumers strive for the constant high of getting a good deal.
Best Buy’s latest weekend sale offers members discounts on Chromebooks, iPads, and more
Sign up for a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership for exclusive savings
It may have taken longer than expected, but Best Buy has finally launched their new My Best Buy memberships. Similar to Walmart+ and Amazon Prime, Best Buy's new subscription service aims to give their customers new ways to save, including free 2-day shipping on purchases, access to exclusive sales and deals, and even discounts on repairs and protection plans like AppleCare+. If you shop at Best Buy often, it's a must-have to earn exclusive savings and deals that you'd otherwise miss out on.
Fantastic deal makes the Google Pixel 6a even more budget friendly
If you're willing to activate your phone today, you can get the Pixel 6a for its best price ever
There's nothing that makes us purchase a device faster than a fantastic deal. And frankly, seeing the Google Pixel 6a available for $250 is one of those moments, because even if this is an older phone, it's still a powerful one that we want to own. In a world where flagship phones get more and more expensive, there's a special place in our hearts (and pockets) for budget phones like the Pixel 6a.
Grab these affordable Amazon Fire TVs on sale for Labor Day
Amazon's Fire TV line is currently discounted for the holiday
Today's Labor Day, and whether you celebrate it by working the entire day like I do or prefer to lounge around on such a momentous occasion, one thing is for sure. If it's a holiday, somewhere, there are sales going on, and today Amazon joins the fray with a slew of sales for its 4K Fire TVs, including its excellent Omni models. The selection ranges from 43-inch models to the 75-inch big boy, making up some of the best Fire TVs available. So if you're looking to get in cheap on a new TV for the bedroom or are looking to splash out on something large and in-charge for the living room, Amazon has quite a few solid sales going today for just about any TV size you may require.
All six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are on sale for 20% off
If you've been waiting for a sale to pick up the Final Fantasy 6 Pixel Remaster, today's the day
Square Enix remastered the first six titles in the Final Fantasy RPG series, with the first three rolling out this past November and the sixth title finally landing this past February. Well, since these are all titles that are fairly new, they've yet to go on sale since their release. This ends today as all six games are currently 20% off their retail price. So if you've been patiently waiting for a sale to pick up a few of your favorite JRPGs now that they've been remastered with a fitting 2D pixel art style, Square Enix has your back with today's Play Store discounts.
Amazon Fire TV Omni Series 4K UDH Smart TVs are drastically discounted for Prime Day
If you require a new TV for the home, Amazon's Prime Day deals are exceptionally worthwhile
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Having recently reviewed the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series, I can confidently say that these budget smart TVs are well worth their money. Thanks to Prime Day, you can snag the entire family of Omni TVs on sale at some deep discounts, including the 43-inch model for $320, a perfect price and size for a bedroom, as well as the 50-inch model for $350, perfect for the living room or den. The entire Omni line runs Fire OS, meaning these smart TVs run Android (albeit a forked version), which signifies you'll have access to all the apps you'd need, including Netflix, Hulu, and the game streaming platform Luna, along with Alexa voice controls.
Grab Northgard and Romancing SaGa 3 on sale in time for some weekend gaming
59 of the week's best Android app and game sales
Welcome to Friday, everyone. It's almost the weekend, so it's time to check out the best Android app sales and the best Android game sales from the past week, all to get everyone prepped for the weekend. Our first standout is a sale for Northgard, an excellent strategy game. Next is a discount on Romancing SaGa3, a classic JRPG from Square Enix. Last but not least is a sale for OK Golf, a low-poly mini-golf game that not only looks great but plays great. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games for the weekend.
Dragon Quest VIII and Battle Chasers: Nightwar are both on sale for the weekend
63 of the week's best Android app and game sales
Welcome to Friday, everyone. It's almost the weekend, so it's time to check out the best Android app sales and the best Android game sales from the past week, all to get everyone prepped for their two-day reprieve. Today's first standout is Battle Chasers: Nightwar, an excellent turn-based RPG, and if you dig RPGs, Dragon Quest VIII is also on sale today. If RPGs aren't your bag, then perhaps the fantastic auto-runner FOTONICA will float your boat. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games for the weekend.
Snag a slick Cartogram live wallpaper for free and four discounted Professor Layton games this weekend
80 of the best Android app and game sales
Welcome to Friday, everyone. It's almost the weekend, so it's time to check out the best Android app sales and the best Android game sales from the past week, all to get everyone prepped for their two-day reprieve. Notably, a slick-looking live wallpaper app called Cartogram is completely free for a brief period, but we also have some excellent game sales to share with everyone, including discounts on four Professor Layton adventure games. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games for the weekend.
100 of the best Android app and game sales for the weekend
Don't miss out on the sales for Final Fantasy I, Final Fantasy II, and Monster Hunter Stories
Welcome to Friday, everyone. It's almost the weekend, so it's time to check out the best Android app sales and the best Android game sales from the past week, all to get everyone prepped for the weekend. First up is a couple of discounts on Square Enix's new pixel remasters for Final Fantasy I and Final Fantasy II. But that's not all. This week, Monster Hunter Stories is also on sale, and it's an excellent creature collection game. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games for the weekend.
86 of the best Android app and game sales for the weekend
Don't miss out on the sales for Monopoly, Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, and The Escapists: Prison Escape
Welcome to Friday, everyone. It's almost the weekend, so it's time to check out the best Android app sales and the best Android game sales from the past week, all to get everyone prepped for the weekend. Of course, I have some fabulous sales to share with everyone today, including some excellent standouts. First up is Monopoly, a digital adaptation of the famous board game. Next is Agent A: A puzzle in disguise, a slick point and click adventure. Last but not least is The Escapists: Prison Escape, a fantastic strategy game where's you'll put your prison escape skills to the test. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games for the weekend.
You probably didn't get a tablet or Chromebook for Christmas, if these Q4 sales numbers are anything to judge by
At least the rest of 2021 was pretty solid
Thanks to circumstances beyond any of our control, the last two years have seen sales of tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks absolutely skyrocket. Although plenty of workers and students are back to semi-regular in-person meetings, many people remain at home — either in a hybrid situation or for good. Of course, what goes up must come down, and it seems like we might be past the peak of explosive growth for mobile gadgets.
28 temporarily free and 57 on-sale apps and games for Friday
Don't miss out on the sales for Cubasis, YoWindow Weather, and Pocket Harvest
Welcome to Friday, everyone. The new year has begun, and even though things are still slow as everyone wakes from their holiday stupors, we have some excellent sales today, including some awesome standouts. First up is a sale for Cubasis: Audio Editor & Studio, a full-fledged DAW for mobile. Next, I have a discount on the unlimited version of YoWindow Weather, an excellent weather app. Last but not least is a sale for Pocket Harvest, one of Kairosoft's more popular management games. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games for the end of the week.
These 158 amazing Android apps and games are discounted for the holidays
Including Nova Launcher Prime, Goat Simulator, Reigns, and many more
Welcome to Friday, everyone. It's getting down to the wire with only one day to go until Christmas. This means there's a boatload of apps and games on sale today on the Play Store, including some excellent standouts. First up is Nova Launcher Prime, which usually goes on sale for $1 during the holidays, so grab it while you can. Next, I have the full catalog of Goat Simulator titles, and these games offer some extremely humorous goat simulating action. Last but not least is all three Reigns card games from DevolverDigital (along with many other sales from the studio). Also, don't forget to check out Wednesday's and Monday's sales roundups, as they were pretty robust too. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best apps and games on sale for the holidays.
These 109 amazing Android apps and games are discounted for the holidays
Including LIMBO, Trials of Mana, Hidden Folks, plus more
Welcome to Wednesday, everyone. App and game sales are really starting to pick up as we inch ever closer to Christmas, and so I have a huge roundup of sales today, including some excellent standouts. Not only has Square Enix listed a slew of its RPGs on sale today, Asmodee Digital and DIGIDICED both have a bunch of digital board game adaptations on sale, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best apps and games on sale for the holidays.
22 temporarily free and 78 on-sale apps and games for Monday
Don't miss out on the sales for Wayward Souls, Lumino City, and Summer Catchers
Welcome to Monday, everyone. Christmas is encroaching, so sales are inching their way out of the woodwork, including many standout game sales. First up is Wayward Souls, an action RPG roguelike that's challenging and fun. Next, I have Lumino City, a slick adventure game that offers outstanding papercraft art. Last but not least is Summer Catchers, an enthralling auto-runner that easily holds its own against titles like Alto's Odyssey. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games for the beginning of the week.
28 temporarily free and 51 on-sale apps and games for Friday
Don't miss out on the sales for XCOM 2 Collection, Titan Quest: Legendary Edition, and Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Ed.
Welcome to Friday, everyone. We're ramping up quickly to Christmas, and so there are plenty of sales abound, including some excellent standouts. First up is the XCOM 2 Collection, the entire strategy game in mobile form. Next, I have Titan Quest: Legendary Edition, an excellent action RPG. Last but not least is Baldur's Gate II: Enhanced Ed., a genre-defining CRPG. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games for the end of the week.
28 temporarily free and 31 on-sale apps and games for Monday
Don't miss out on the sales for Townscaper, Bad North: Jotunn Edition, and Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
Welcome to Monday, everyone. We are getting closer and closer to Christmas, with one week to go, and so we have some awesome sales to share with everyone, including some excellent standouts. First up is Townscaper, a delightful city builder that's perfect for kids and adults alike. Next is Bad North: Jotunn Edition, one of the best real-time strategy games on the platform. Last but not least is Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition, a superb Metroidvania platformer that controls great with the touchscreen or a controller. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games to start the week.
12 temporarily free and 39 on-sale apps and games for Friday
Don't miss out on the sales for Samorost 2, Super Dynamite Fishing Premium, and Meteogram Pro Weather Widget
Welcome to Friday, everyone. As we inch closer and closer to Christmas, there are still some quality sales abound, including some awesome standouts. First up is a sale on Samorost 2, a gorgeous adventure game from Amanita Design. Next, I have a solid discount on Super Dynamite Fishing Premium, the king of dynamite fishing games. Last but not least is a sale on Meteogram Pro Weather Widget, a solid widget app for all of your weather reporting needs. As always, I've highlighted all of the interesting titles in bold in order to make discovery easier. So without further ado, here are the best temporarily free and on-sale apps and games to start the week.