Looking for a good phone without breaking the bank? The Google Pixel 7a is a great choice, especially with the current Prime Day discount.

The Pixel 7a is now just $250, half off its original price of $500. This is the unlocked version, so you can use it with any carrier. It comes with 128GB of space for your apps, photos, and videos. The Pixel phones are known for their awesome cameras, and the 7a is no exception.

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Even though there’s a newer Pixel 8a is available, the 7a is still powerful and has all the cool Pixel features. Google will keep the software up-to-date and secure until at least 2028.

This phone is a great option for anyone who wants a reliable phone with a great camera at a fantastic price. If you already have a high-end phone, this could be a great choice for a second phone. And if you want the absolute latest software updates, the Pixel 8a might be a better fit.

Google is also planning to launch the Pixel 9 series, you can wait for the latest flagship. Read more here.

Samsung just announced new foldable phones, the Z Fold6 & Flip6, Galaxy Ring, and Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra. You can’t buy them yet, but you can pre-order them now and some stores are offering great deals!

They unveiled new wearables alongside their foldable phones:

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 ($1899)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 ($1099)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 ($299)
• Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra ($649)
• Samsung Ring ($399)

The Galaxy Z Fold6 is expensive, but there are some great deals:

• Samsung:
  • Trade in your old phone for up to $1200 credit towards the Fold6!
• Best Buy:
  • Trade in your old phone and get a $300 gift card from Best Buy (better than the usual $50 from Samsung!). You can also get the 512GB Fold 6 for the same price as the 256GB one.
• Verizon:
  • Get $800 off the Fold6 if you add a new phone line or upgrade your plan. They also offer a free storage upgrade and let you trade in your old phone. In addition, Verizon is giving a free Watch 7 with some phone purchases.
• AT&T:
  • Trade in any Samsung phone, no matter how old or beat-up, and get up to $1100 off the Fold 6. But you’ll still have a monthly payment for the phone.

The pre-order deals for the Galaxy Z Flip6:

• Samsung:
  • Samsung offers similar deals to the Fold6. You can get a higher trade-in value for your current phone. You will also get a free storage upgrade (worth around $120). In addition, you can get 25% off on a new Galaxy Watch or Buds.
• Best Buy:
  • The offer includes a storage upgrade and a $200 gift card. But, the trade-in value for your old phone might be lower than what Samsung offers.
• Verizon:
  • Same deals as the Fold6, get $800 off with a new line and a free storage upgrade.
• AT&T:
  • They offer the best trade-in deal. You can get a free Galaxy Watch or Buds when you trade in any old phone.

The Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Ring pre-order details:

The Galaxy Watch 7 comes in two sizes: The 40mm size is ideal for those who prefer a smaller watch face. Available in green and cream color options. Starts at $299.99. The 44mm offers a larger display for better visibility, starting at $329.99. Available in green and silver color options. For users who want to stay connected without their phone, an LTE cellular model is available for an additional $50. The pre-order benefits are:

Samsung is currently offering a free watchband with pre-orders placed directly through their website before the official release on July 24th. The pre-orders are also available on Amazon, Best Buy, and Verizon. Verizon offers a unique deal – you can get the Galaxy Watch 7 for free by trading in a qualifying smartwatch when purchasing any 5G Android smartwatch from them.

If you are pre-ordering the Z Fold6 or Z Flip6 from Samsung, it unlocks special 25% discounts on Galaxy Watch purchases. It means you can get the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra for just $487 (originally $649) and the Galaxy Watch 7 for $247 (originally $329).

The Samsung Galaxy Ring offers a personalized fit with nine size options and three stylish colors: black, silver, and gold. Available for pre-order now at Samsung, Amazon, and Best Buy, it starts at $399.99.

Google Pixel 8 is available at a heavily discounted price on Amazon. You can score the device for as low as $549, with no strings attached. The e-commerce site is offering a direct discount, which takes down the phone’s price by $150.

Pixel 8a has been launched recently, but the Pixel 8 is a better purchase with this discount. There are not so differences in specifications but the Pixel 8 belongs to Google’s flagship lineup, which 8a is a stripped-down version.

Purchase Links:

• 128GB [$549] – Amazon
• 256GB [$609] – Amazon

Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8 comes with an upgraded OLED display, which is more brighter and power efficient. It is equipped with the Tensor G3 processor that offers reliable performance and improved battery life over the Pixel 7.

Gemini Nano

Google also confirmed to bring Gemini Nano to Pixel 8 this month. The June Feature Drop will add Gemini Nano AI as an opt-in feature under developer options, unlocking the on-device AI capabilities.

Android 15

Android 15 is currently in Beta testing, with Stable release likely later this year. It will be the first major OS upgrade for the entire Pixel 8 series. The company pledged to offer 7 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates.