Adrian Diaconescu - Senior Deals and News Writer

Adrian Diaconescu - Senior Deals and News Writer
adrian.d@phonearena.com
Adrian has been passionate about mobile technology since the days of the (old) Nokia 3310, starting his writing career when tablets were widely considered the next big thing (i.e. a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away).

After contributing to a number of lesser-known blogs, including on topics as varied as sports and politics, he got his first big break in 2012 by joining Android Authority. It was only around that time that he began truly appreciating the openness and diversity of the Android ecosystem, which remains his favorite mobile software platform.

After leaving Android Authority, Adrian seized the opportunity to widen his horizons and areas of expertise by writing for Digital Trends and Pocketnow about everything from Windows computers to iPhones, VR, AR, and of course, Android handsets.

Never one to settle in one place, either literally or figuratively, Adrian joined PhoneArena in July 2018, finding stability, the freedom to express himself like nowhere else, and room to grow from a professional standpoint at a time of great personal turmoil caused by the 2016 birth of his first and (hopefully) only son.

While juggling the challenges of full-time parenthood and full-time work-from-home tech news writing might sound overwhelming, especially during a seemingly never-ending pandemic, the love and enthusiasm invested in both "jobs" make everything worth it.

Committed to making every day count, Adrian likes to stay on top of all the tech industry trends while running the occasional 10K, playing (bad) tennis, watching (good) movies, and teaching his little boy how to break a new phone in 10 days.

The list of "victims" is as expansive as it is eclectic, including everything from the LG Nexus 5X to the Xiaomi Mi A1 and Moto G7 Power. As you can notice, the only thing saving Adrian from smartphone-caused personal bankruptcy is a stubborn commitment to "adequate" mid-rangers as opposed to overpriced high-enders.
Recent articles by Adrian
Apple's perfectionism is setting up the long-awaited first foldable iPhone for failure

Apple's perfectionism is setting up the long-awaited first foldable iPhone for failure

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's groundbreaking tri-fold phone will cost a fortune and pack 'top-of-the-line' specs

Samsung's groundbreaking tri-fold phone will cost a fortune and pack 'top-of-the-line' specs

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Best Buy makes Samsung's premium Galaxy Buds 2 Pro an undeniable bargain for a limited time
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Best Buy makes Samsung's premium Galaxy Buds 2 Pro an undeniable bargain for a limited time

Adrian Diaconescu •
Brace yourselves for a major Galaxy S26 Ultra battery disappointment... and a possible silver lining

Brace yourselves for a major Galaxy S26 Ultra battery disappointment... and a possible silver lining

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon's one-of-a-kind Echo Hub is down to a new record low price ahead of Prime Day 2025
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Amazon's one-of-a-kind Echo Hub is down to a new record low price ahead of Prime Day 2025

Adrian Diaconescu •
Even if the AirPods Pro 3 come out this year, Apple's earbuds sales are unlikely to continue growing

Even if the AirPods Pro 3 come out this year, Apple's earbuds sales are unlikely to continue growing

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung is having major profitability issues due (among others) to poor Galaxy S25 series sales

Samsung is having major profitability issues due (among others) to poor Galaxy S25 series sales

Adrian Diaconescu •
Ultra-rare deal slashes $300 off Samsung's towering Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra sans trade-in
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Ultra-rare deal slashes $300 off Samsung's towering Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra sans trade-in

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon Prime members can already save a record $35 on the 2024 Echo Spot with Alexa
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Amazon Prime members can already save a record $35 on the 2024 Echo Spot with Alexa

Adrian Diaconescu •
Stop wasting time and save up to a whopping $100 on Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet right now!
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Stop wasting time and save up to a whopping $100 on Amazon's Fire HD 10 tablet right now!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Early Fire Max 11 Prime Day deal returns Amazon's best tablet to its lowest price after six months
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Early Fire Max 11 Prime Day deal returns Amazon's best tablet to its lowest price after six months

Adrian Diaconescu •
Here are a bunch of official reasons to be excited about the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE5 mid-ranger

Here are a bunch of official reasons to be excited about the upcoming OnePlus Nord CE5 mid-ranger

Adrian Diaconescu •
You can't turn down Google's first-gen Pixel Fold at these phenomenal new prices!
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You can't turn down Google's first-gen Pixel Fold at these phenomenal new prices!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Leaked Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL specs will make you wonder why bother with an upgrade this year

Leaked Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL specs will make you wonder why bother with an upgrade this year

Adrian Diaconescu •
Best Buy makes the surprisingly premium Lenovo Tab M11 mid-ranger more affordable than ever before
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Best Buy makes the surprisingly premium Lenovo Tab M11 mid-ranger more affordable than ever before

Adrian Diaconescu •
Best Buy is clearing its Samsung Galaxy A35 5G inventory with a magnificent $100 discount
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Best Buy is clearing its Samsung Galaxy A35 5G inventory with a magnificent $100 discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Best Buy is now selling Samsung's breathtaking Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at $500 off with no strings
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Best Buy is now selling Samsung's breathtaking Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at $500 off with no strings

Adrian Diaconescu •
The hot new Motorola Edge (2025) is getting more and more attractive at lower and lower prices
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The hot new Motorola Edge (2025) is getting more and more attractive at lower and lower prices

Adrian Diaconescu •
The stupendously affordable OnePlus 13R powerhouse is on sale at an amazing new discount
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The stupendously affordable OnePlus 13R powerhouse is on sale at an amazing new discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
The gorgeous Mocha Mousse Motorola Razr+ (2025) foldable is deeply discounted for the first time
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The gorgeous Mocha Mousse Motorola Razr+ (2025) foldable is deeply discounted for the first time

Adrian Diaconescu •
Leaked Pixel 10 specs should prepare Google fans for a major camera disappointment (or two)

Leaked Pixel 10 specs should prepare Google fans for a major camera disappointment (or two)

Adrian Diaconescu •
New report tips reasonable Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Fold 7, and Watch 8 prices

New report tips reasonable Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Fold 7, and Watch 8 prices

Adrian Diaconescu •
T-Mobile has 'the best network in America', and America couldn't care less

T-Mobile has 'the best network in America', and America couldn't care less

Adrian Diaconescu •
These Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE prices sound pretty bad, but they may not be official or final

These Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE prices sound pretty bad, but they may not be official or final

Adrian Diaconescu •
Gorgeous new Galaxy Z Fold 7 images show off Samsung's upcoming foldable from all angles

Gorgeous new Galaxy Z Fold 7 images show off Samsung's upcoming foldable from all angles

Adrian Diaconescu •
Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (with pen and cover) at this unbeatable price before it's too late!
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Get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE (with pen and cover) at this unbeatable price before it's too late!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Verizon outshines T-Mobile for once with a freebie you absolutely MUST claim right now
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Verizon outshines T-Mobile for once with a freebie you absolutely MUST claim right now

Adrian Diaconescu •
OnePlus confirms the mid-range Nord 5 will 'steal' a camera from the OnePlus 13 flagship

OnePlus confirms the mid-range Nord 5 will 'steal' a camera from the OnePlus 13 flagship

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung may have just confirmed this key Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 info ahead of Unpacked

Samsung may have just confirmed this key Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 info ahead of Unpacked

Adrian Diaconescu •
The first Motorola Edge (2025) discount is here to make a solid value proposition even better
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The first Motorola Edge (2025) discount is here to make a solid value proposition even better

Adrian Diaconescu •
The gym-friendly Sony LinkBuds Fit are on sale at an unbeatable price for a limited time
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The gym-friendly Sony LinkBuds Fit are on sale at an unbeatable price for a limited time

Adrian Diaconescu •
Apple's Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 with heart rate tracking are on sale at a new record high discount
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Apple's Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 with heart rate tracking are on sale at a new record high discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Behold the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra (2025) in beautiful new leaks!

Behold the upcoming Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra (2025) in beautiful new leaks!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Save up to an overwhelming $500 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at Best Buy right now!
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Save up to an overwhelming $500 on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra at Best Buy right now!

Adrian Diaconescu •
If you're smart, Best Buy will let you save big on the Google Pixel Tablet this week
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If you're smart, Best Buy will let you save big on the Google Pixel Tablet this week

Adrian Diaconescu •
Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy S25 Edge, S25 Ultra, Motorola Razr, and so many more top-notch offers
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Weekly deals roundup: Galaxy S25 Edge, S25 Ultra, Motorola Razr, and so many more top-notch offers

Adrian Diaconescu •
The best Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deal (sans trade-in) just got better with an enhanced $250 discount
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The best Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge deal (sans trade-in) just got better with an enhanced $250 discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Galaxy S25 FE leak essentially suggests that Samsung's budget flagship will get the Edge treatment

Galaxy S25 FE leak essentially suggests that Samsung's budget flagship will get the Edge treatment

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's 2025 Galaxy Watch lineup is... interesting, but there's something missing

Samsung's 2025 Galaxy Watch lineup is... interesting, but there's something missing

Adrian Diaconescu •
Apple's foldable iPhone moves closer to a 2026 launch with a production goal that might surprise you

Apple's foldable iPhone moves closer to a 2026 launch with a production goal that might surprise you

Adrian Diaconescu •
These 'pristine' Apple iPhone 15 units make for irresistible bargains at huge new discounts
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These 'pristine' Apple iPhone 15 units make for irresistible bargains at huge new discounts

Adrian Diaconescu •
T-Mobile is launching a trio of competitive new plans with a (limited) price guarantee

T-Mobile is launching a trio of competitive new plans with a (limited) price guarantee

Adrian Diaconescu •
The affordable Motorola Razr (2024) foldable drops to an irresistible price at $200 off
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The affordable Motorola Razr (2024) foldable drops to an irresistible price at $200 off

Adrian Diaconescu •
These are (likely) all the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra (2025) colorways

These are (likely) all the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and Watch Ultra (2025) colorways

Adrian Diaconescu •
Best Buy makes the powerful Motorola Razr+ (2024) foldable impossible to turn down at $300 off
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Best Buy makes the powerful Motorola Razr+ (2024) foldable impossible to turn down at $300 off

Adrian Diaconescu •
Stunning Best Buy deal of the day slashes a record $300 off the Motorola Edge (2024) with no strings
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Stunning Best Buy deal of the day slashes a record $300 off the Motorola Edge (2024) with no strings

Adrian Diaconescu •
There are so many red flags around Trump Mobile and the T1 Phone that it's not even funny

There are so many red flags around Trump Mobile and the T1 Phone that it's not even funny

Adrian Diaconescu •
The cutting-edge Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) foldable is even more compelling at a $130 discount
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The cutting-edge Motorola Razr Ultra (2025) foldable is even more compelling at a $130 discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
A brand-new Lenovo tablet is available in the US for the most cash-strapped Android fans

A brand-new Lenovo tablet is available in the US for the most cash-strapped Android fans

Adrian Diaconescu •
Best Buy makes the OnePlus 13R's amazing value proposition absolutely irresistible with new gift
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Best Buy makes the OnePlus 13R's amazing value proposition absolutely irresistible with new gift

Adrian Diaconescu •
You have 24 hours to save an unprecedented $70 on a Best Buy-exclusive Samsung Galaxy A36 5G model
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You have 24 hours to save an unprecedented $70 on a Best Buy-exclusive Samsung Galaxy A36 5G model

Adrian Diaconescu •
Trump Mobile is real, official, and launching with a first-of-a-kind T1 Phone soon

Trump Mobile is real, official, and launching with a first-of-a-kind T1 Phone soon

Adrian Diaconescu •
Here are some official details on the five (!) OnePlus devices slated for a July 8 launch

Here are some official details on the five (!) OnePlus devices slated for a July 8 launch

Adrian Diaconescu •
The President might be working on a Trump Phone and 'T1' mobile carrier (not a joke)

The President might be working on a Trump Phone and 'T1' mobile carrier (not a joke)

Adrian Diaconescu •
Best Buy is running the greatest no-trade-in OnePlus 13 sale to date
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Best Buy is running the greatest no-trade-in OnePlus 13 sale to date

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon is already selling the brand-new Sony WH-1000XM6 alongside a nice little gift
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Amazon is already selling the brand-new Sony WH-1000XM6 alongside a nice little gift

Adrian Diaconescu •
Apple's noise-cancelling Beats Fit Pro are simply irresistible at this huge new discount
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Apple's noise-cancelling Beats Fit Pro are simply irresistible at this huge new discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
T-Mobile is making it even easier to get Samsung's breathtaking Galaxy S25 Edge for free
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T-Mobile is making it even easier to get Samsung's breathtaking Galaxy S25 Edge for free

Adrian Diaconescu •
Weekly deals roundup: Save big on the Pixel 9, Galaxy S25 Plus, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and many more!
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Weekly deals roundup: Save big on the Pixel 9, Galaxy S25 Plus, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and many more!

Adrian Diaconescu •
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is unusually affordable in brand-new condition for a limited time
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The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is unusually affordable in brand-new condition for a limited time

Adrian Diaconescu •
Bonkers new deal drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE to an absurdly low price
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Bonkers new deal drops the Samsung Galaxy Buds FE to an absurdly low price

Adrian Diaconescu •
You can now get a brand-new pair of Beats Powerbeats Pro for under $100 - here's how
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You can now get a brand-new pair of Beats Powerbeats Pro for under $100 - here's how

Adrian Diaconescu •
Stop using this popular Anker power bank ASAP and ask for a replacement before it blows up!

Stop using this popular Anker power bank ASAP and ask for a replacement before it blows up!

Adrian Diaconescu •
How is Motorola simultaneously doing too little and too much with the confusing Edge family?

How is Motorola simultaneously doing too little and too much with the confusing Edge family?

Adrian Diaconescu •
Outstanding new deal makes the premium Apple Watch Ultra as affordable as a 'normal' smartwatch
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Outstanding new deal makes the premium Apple Watch Ultra as affordable as a 'normal' smartwatch

Adrian Diaconescu •
Apple's stunning Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale at a new record low price with a 1-year warranty
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Apple's stunning Beats Studio Buds+ are on sale at a new record low price with a 1-year warranty

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung is focusing on (almost) all the wrong things for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung is focusing on (almost) all the wrong things for the Galaxy S26 Ultra

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's hopes for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are getting bleaker and bleaker

Samsung's hopes for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 are getting bleaker and bleaker

Adrian Diaconescu •
The Galaxy Buds Core and Galaxy Buds 3 FE (not 2 FE) could be Samsung's next low-cost earbuds

The Galaxy Buds Core and Galaxy Buds 3 FE (not 2 FE) could be Samsung's next low-cost earbuds

Adrian Diaconescu •
Motorola is reportedly working on an exciting high-end phone... for 2026

Motorola is reportedly working on an exciting high-end phone... for 2026

Adrian Diaconescu •
T-Mobile is starting to fix the T-Life scourge, but there's still a LONG way to go

T-Mobile is starting to fix the T-Life scourge, but there's still a LONG way to go

Adrian Diaconescu •
Need a rugged watch on a budget? Get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at this hard-to-beat price today!
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Need a rugged watch on a budget? Get the Apple Watch Ultra 2 at this hard-to-beat price today!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon's best Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 deal just got even better, saving you a whopping $130
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Amazon's best Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 deal just got even better, saving you a whopping $130

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung is wasting no time mocking Apple for its 'familiar' new announcements

Samsung is wasting no time mocking Apple for its 'familiar' new announcements

Adrian Diaconescu •
Apple Music gets AI-powered AutoMix functionality, lyrics translation (at last!), and more

Apple Music gets AI-powered AutoMix functionality, lyrics translation (at last!), and more

Adrian Diaconescu •
Motorola and Google are coming for Samsung's foldable crown in a major market

Motorola and Google are coming for Samsung's foldable crown in a major market

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon's super-expensive Kindle Scribe (2024) is on sale at a new record high discount
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Amazon's super-expensive Kindle Scribe (2024) is on sale at a new record high discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon has the brand-new Motorola Razr+ (2025) foldable on sale at an astounding discount
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Amazon has the brand-new Motorola Razr+ (2025) foldable on sale at an astounding discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Weekly deals roundup: These top Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9a, and Pixel Tablet offers are unmissable!
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Weekly deals roundup: These top Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9a, and Pixel Tablet offers are unmissable!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Pre-order the OnePlus Pad 3 powerhouse today and score two killer gifts worth a small fortune!
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Pre-order the OnePlus Pad 3 powerhouse today and score two killer gifts worth a small fortune!

Adrian Diaconescu •
Best Buy is selling Apple's budget-friendly iPad 11 at a huge $150 discount with 512GB storage
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Best Buy is selling Apple's budget-friendly iPad 11 at a huge $150 discount with 512GB storage

Adrian Diaconescu •
Dumb name aside, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could be this year's best foldable

Dumb name aside, the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE could be this year's best foldable

Adrian Diaconescu •
The diminutive OnePlus 13s is official with impressive specs and a sensible price

The diminutive OnePlus 13s is official with impressive specs and a sensible price

Adrian Diaconescu •
New report reveals even more info on Google's 'official' Pixel 10 series colors

New report reveals even more info on Google's 'official' Pixel 10 series colors

Adrian Diaconescu •
Google is about to ace a key maturity exam with its 'late' Pixel 10 launch

Google is about to ace a key maturity exam with its 'late' Pixel 10 launch

Adrian Diaconescu •
Google's Pixel 10 series could be released even later than previously reported

Google's Pixel 10 series could be released even later than previously reported

Adrian Diaconescu •
The uber-powerful Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is on sale at huge discounts in multiple variants today
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The uber-powerful Microsoft Surface Pro 11 is on sale at huge discounts in multiple variants today

Adrian Diaconescu •
Even more key Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE details are now out of the bag

Even more key Galaxy Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, and Z Flip 7 FE details are now out of the bag

Adrian Diaconescu •
New report reveals key Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 info

New report reveals key Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Z Flip 7 FE, Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Watch 8 info

Adrian Diaconescu •
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro took home a big trophy in March, followed by the 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro took home a big trophy in March, followed by the 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16

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These super-popular JBL earbuds are on sale at an insanely low price, but surely not for long
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These super-popular JBL earbuds are on sale at an insanely low price, but surely not for long

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon has multiple Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra models on sale at a super-rare $300 discount
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Amazon has multiple Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra models on sale at a super-rare $300 discount

Adrian Diaconescu •
Google's full Pixel 10 launch schedule might be out of the bag now

Google's full Pixel 10 launch schedule might be out of the bag now

Adrian Diaconescu •
Samsung's hot new Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ are sweetly discounted for the first time
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Samsung's hot new Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ are sweetly discounted for the first time

Adrian Diaconescu •
The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have never been this cheap with a two-year warranty
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The top-of-the-line Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro have never been this cheap with a two-year warranty

Adrian Diaconescu •
Amazon is selling the 256GB Google Pixel Tablet (sans dock) at its lowest ever price again
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Amazon is selling the 256GB Google Pixel Tablet (sans dock) at its lowest ever price again

Adrian Diaconescu •
The OG Google Pixel Fold is an absolute must-buy right now at this insanely low price
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The OG Google Pixel Fold is an absolute must-buy right now at this insanely low price

Adrian Diaconescu •
Looking forward to Samsung's next big tablets? We have good news... and not-so-good news for you

Looking forward to Samsung's next big tablets? We have good news... and not-so-good news for you

Adrian Diaconescu •
Weekly deals roundup: Get the Galaxy S25, Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 2, and many more at killer prices!
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Weekly deals roundup: Get the Galaxy S25, Pixel 9, Pixel Watch 2, and many more at killer prices!

Adrian Diaconescu •
The Apple Watch Series 7 is on sale at an incredible price with 4G LTE and a stainless steel case
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The Apple Watch Series 7 is on sale at an incredible price with 4G LTE and a stainless steel case

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FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless