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
Samsung's hugely successful Galaxy A56 5G mid-ranger is up for grabs in the US at last
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Samsung's hugely successful Galaxy A56 5G mid-ranger is up for grabs in the US at last

Adrian Diaconescu
Weekly deals roundup: Grab these stunning post-Prime Day bargains before it's too late!
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Weekly deals roundup: Grab these stunning post-Prime Day bargains before it's too late!

Adrian Diaconescu
Google wants to take your breath away with this one new Pixel Watch 4 health feature

Google wants to take your breath away with this one new Pixel Watch 4 health feature

Adrian Diaconescu
The biggest problem with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is that... it exists

The biggest problem with the Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is that... it exists

Adrian Diaconescu
T-Mobile confirms not one but two cool summer freebies are coming to a store near you soon

T-Mobile confirms not one but two cool summer freebies are coming to a store near you soon

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's underrated Galaxy Buds 3 break into the spotlight with huge 47 percent discount
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Samsung's underrated Galaxy Buds 3 break into the spotlight with huge 47 percent discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Probably the best Google-made Fitbit device around is on sale at its lowest ever price
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Probably the best Google-made Fitbit device around is on sale at its lowest ever price

Adrian Diaconescu
This is how Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy S25 FE will probably look

This is how Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy S25 FE will probably look

Adrian Diaconescu
This rugged Garmin smartwatch with 'infinite' battery life is on sale at a record low price
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This rugged Garmin smartwatch with 'infinite' battery life is on sale at a record low price

Adrian Diaconescu
Best Buy's improved Samsung Galaxy A35 5G clearance deal will not be ignored... if you hurry
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Best Buy's improved Samsung Galaxy A35 5G clearance deal will not be ignored... if you hurry

Adrian Diaconescu
Google and Samsung are making me more and more excited about the Pixel 10 series

Google and Samsung are making me more and more excited about the Pixel 10 series

Adrian Diaconescu
Best Buy has Microsoft's affordable new 12-inch Surface Pro on sale at even lower prices
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Best Buy has Microsoft's affordable new 12-inch Surface Pro on sale at even lower prices

Adrian Diaconescu
At a record $40 off, Apple's AirPods 4 remain a summer bargain hunter's dream after Prime Day
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At a record $40 off, Apple's AirPods 4 remain a summer bargain hunter's dream after Prime Day

Adrian Diaconescu
Leaked Pixel 10 Pro Fold specs reveal several big strengths over the Galaxy Z Fold 7

Leaked Pixel 10 Pro Fold specs reveal several big strengths over the Galaxy Z Fold 7

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon is now selling the supreme Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at a $350 discount for all shoppers
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Amazon is now selling the supreme Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at a $350 discount for all shoppers

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon's huge Apple Watch Series 10 sale is still going strong after Prime Day 2025
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Amazon's huge Apple Watch Series 10 sale is still going strong after Prime Day 2025

Adrian Diaconescu
Sizzling hot new deal slashes $300 off Samsung's dazzling Galaxy S25 Edge
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Sizzling hot new deal slashes $300 off Samsung's dazzling Galaxy S25 Edge

Adrian Diaconescu
Best Buy is now selling the Samsung Galaxy S25 at an ultra-rare $200 discount with no strings
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Best Buy is now selling the Samsung Galaxy S25 at an ultra-rare $200 discount with no strings

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung is reportedly cooking up a major camera upgrade for at least one Galaxy S26 model

Samsung is reportedly cooking up a major camera upgrade for at least one Galaxy S26 model

Adrian Diaconescu
Weekly deals roundup: This is our ultimate list of last-minute Prime Day bargains
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Weekly deals roundup: This is our ultimate list of last-minute Prime Day bargains

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's 'vanilla' Galaxy S25 is not to be ignored at its huge $215 Prime Day discount
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Samsung's 'vanilla' Galaxy S25 is not to be ignored at its huge $215 Prime Day discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Galaxy Z Flip 6 buyers can save up to an incredible $420 with this massively improved Prime Day deal
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Galaxy Z Flip 6 buyers can save up to an incredible $420 with this massively improved Prime Day deal

Adrian Diaconescu
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a year late and about $400 too expensive to sell

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a year late and about $400 too expensive to sell

Adrian Diaconescu
Stop waiting for the AirPods Pro 3 and get Apple's Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 at their lowest price now!
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Stop waiting for the AirPods Pro 3 and get Apple's Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 at their lowest price now!

Adrian Diaconescu
The first good Moto G Power (2025) deal is here to make a budget battery champ even more attractive
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The first good Moto G Power (2025) deal is here to make a budget battery champ even more attractive

Adrian Diaconescu
Apple's powerful iPad Air 11 (2025) mid-ranger is unusually affordable now for all Amazon shoppers
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Apple's powerful iPad Air 11 (2025) mid-ranger is unusually affordable now for all Amazon shoppers

Adrian Diaconescu
The untouchable Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale at an irresistible Prime Day discount
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The untouchable Apple Watch Ultra 2 is on sale at an irresistible Prime Day discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Don't sleep on Amazon's huge $350 Pixel 9 Pro XL Prime Day discount if you're into Android giants!
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Don't sleep on Amazon's huge $350 Pixel 9 Pro XL Prime Day discount if you're into Android giants!

Adrian Diaconescu
Everyone can get a free Galaxy Z Flip 7 from T-Mobile with or without a trade-in and minimal effort
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Everyone can get a free Galaxy Z Flip 7 from T-Mobile with or without a trade-in and minimal effort

Adrian Diaconescu
There's never been a better time than right now to buy Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 FE
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There's never been a better time than right now to buy Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10 FE

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung is pulling an Apple with the 'new' Galaxy Watch Ultra

Samsung is pulling an Apple with the 'new' Galaxy Watch Ultra

Adrian Diaconescu
No Prime? No problem! This killer Apple iPad (A16) Amazon deal is for everyone
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No Prime? No problem! This killer Apple iPad (A16) Amazon deal is for everyone

Adrian Diaconescu
I believe the Pixel 9a is 2025's best mid-range phone, especially at this hefty Prime Day discount
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I believe the Pixel 9a is 2025's best mid-range phone, especially at this hefty Prime Day discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Prime Day deal knocks the mid-range OnePlus Nord N30 5G into impulse buy territory
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Prime Day deal knocks the mid-range OnePlus Nord N30 5G into impulse buy territory

Adrian Diaconescu
Google's Pixel Watch 2 might be the best budget smartwatch to buy today at a new record low price
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Google's Pixel Watch 2 might be the best budget smartwatch to buy today at a new record low price

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon is selling Apple's noise-cancelling AirPods 4 at an amazingly low price with no strings
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Amazon is selling Apple's noise-cancelling AirPods 4 at an amazingly low price with no strings

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon makes the mid-range Samsung Galaxy A16 5G irresistibly affordable this Prime Day
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Amazon makes the mid-range Samsung Galaxy A16 5G irresistibly affordable this Prime Day

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon is incredibly selling the gorgeous Galaxy S25 Edge at up to a $315 discount already
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Amazon is incredibly selling the gorgeous Galaxy S25 Edge at up to a $315 discount already

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon is ready to make you a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offer you can't refuse
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Amazon is ready to make you a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold offer you can't refuse

Adrian Diaconescu
Who needs the Z Flip 7 FE when the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is on sale at these huge Prime Day discounts?
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Who needs the Z Flip 7 FE when the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is on sale at these huge Prime Day discounts?

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon has every single Apple Watch Series 10 model on sale at a killer $120 Prime Day discount
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Amazon has every single Apple Watch Series 10 model on sale at a killer $120 Prime Day discount

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon makes the Galaxy Z Fold 6 a Prime Day must-buy right before the Z Fold 7 launch
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Amazon makes the Galaxy Z Fold 6 a Prime Day must-buy right before the Z Fold 7 launch

Adrian Diaconescu
Samsung's first-class Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale at a new record low price with 2-year warranty
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Samsung's first-class Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are on sale at a new record low price with 2-year warranty

Adrian Diaconescu
Forget about the Galaxy Watch 8 and pick up the Galaxy Watch 7 today at this bonkers $140 discount!
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Forget about the Galaxy Watch 8 and pick up the Galaxy Watch 7 today at this bonkers $140 discount!

Adrian Diaconescu
At $300 off, Samsung's Galaxy S25+ is one of the greatest Prime Day bargains for power users
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At $300 off, Samsung's Galaxy S25+ is one of the greatest Prime Day bargains for power users

Adrian Diaconescu
The greatest Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra deal is back on to save you a colossal $330 with no strings
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The greatest Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra deal is back on to save you a colossal $330 with no strings

Adrian Diaconescu
Amazon and Walmart are amazingly selling Apple's AirPods Pro 2 at a lower-than-ever price
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Amazon and Walmart are amazingly selling Apple's AirPods Pro 2 at a lower-than-ever price

Adrian Diaconescu
Black Friday in July sale makes the cheapest 2025 Lenovo tablet even cheaper
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Black Friday in July sale makes the cheapest 2025 Lenovo tablet even cheaper

Adrian Diaconescu
The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is a Black Friday in July doorbuster like no other at a $120 discount
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The Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is a Black Friday in July doorbuster like no other at a $120 discount

Adrian Diaconescu
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

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