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Black Friday game and app sales for Android

Black Friday game and app sales for Android

Black Friday app sales

The Black Friday insanity kicks off today, and we're here to point you to the best deals on Google Play. We'll be updating this list all day long, so feel free to let us know in the comments about any sales on Android apps you find. If you're looking for hardware, be sure to check out our massive round-up over here!

Without further ado...

Games

  • Bard's Tale - $2.99 $0.99 - Download
  • Shadowrun Returns - $9.99 $6.99 - Download
  • Total War Battles - $1.99 $0.99 - Download
  • Frozen Synapse - $5.29 $3.03 - Download
  • Anomaly Korea - $1.99 $0.99 - Download
  • Spirits - $2.99 $0.99 - Download
  • Contre Jour - $1.99 $0.99 - Download
  • Phase 10 - $1.99 $0.99 - Download
  • Order and Chaos Online - $6.99 $0.99 - Download
  • Need for Speed Most Wanted- $4.99 $1.99 - Download
  • Incredipede - $2.99 $0.99 - Download
  • Choplifter - $2.99 $0.99 - Download
  • Anodyne - $8.99 $0.99 - Download

Apps

  • HD Widgets - $1.99 $1.49 - Download
  • Go Launcher Prime - $5.99 $3.99 - Download
  • Sketchbook Pro - $4.99 $3.99 - Download
  • Plex - $4.99 $1.99 - Download

So, have you found any good deals on apps today?


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Mr Jingles spreads some Thanksgiving cheer

Mr Jingles spreads some Thanksgiving cheer

Android Central

As the U.S. celebrates Thanksgiving, Google+'s unofficial mascot Mr Jingles is getting in on the action, stuffing his face with endless slices of pumpkin pie when he clears your G+ notifications. (Prod the little guy with your finger or mouse pointer to see the animation on your phone or the web.)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating today!

More: Mr Jingles may have had too much pie


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LG G2 KitKat update tipped for 'late Q1' arrival in Canada

LG G2 KitKat update tipped for 'late Q1' arrival in Canada

LG G2

While manufacturers like HTC, Sony and Motorola have been pretty forthcoming with their Android 4.4 KitKat update plans, we've yet to hear much out of LG, which launched its latest handsetthis fall on Android 4.2.2. But now LG Canada has given G2 owners their first inkling of when to expect that KitKat update.

MobileSyrup reports that it's been told by LG Canada rep Court Elliot that Canadian G2sshould receive the update around "late Q1" next year. The Android 4.4-based firmware will apparently be offered to all Canadian carriers at the same time, though this doesn't guarantee a concurrent rollout across all operators.

Late Q1 is a ways off, especially considering the likes of Motorola and HTC are slating updates for January, but at least it gives G2 owners a rough idea of what to expect. Of course there's also no guarantee that other countries' G2s will be held to this schedule, as things often get messy when carriers become involved.

Source: MobileSyrup


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O2 Speed to Refresh reduces cost of paying off contract if you upgrade

O2 Speed to Refresh reduces cost of paying off contract if you upgrade

O2

Carrier offers 25 percent reduction in cost of buying out contract to get subscribers onto 'O2 Refresh' plans

O2 UK has announced a new promotion designed to tempt existing customers onto its O2 Refresh price plans, which decouplethe cost of customers' phones from their monthly service payment. Dubbed O2 Speed to Refresh, the new deal gives existing customers 25 percent off the cost of buying out the remainder of their contract if they upgrade to an O2 Refresh plan.

O2 Refresh is part of a growing trend which has seen some operators offering a clear distinction between the price of cellular service and the cost of payments towards the value of handsets. The plans mean customers' monthly bills are reduced after they've finished paying off their phone, and they can pay the full cost of the device up-front in exchange for lower monthly fees.

O2 Speed to Refresh is open to O2 Pay Monthly customers who have been with the carrier for at least three months.

Source: O2; More: O2 FAQs


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Phones 4u announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

Phones 4u announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals

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PAYGdiscounts, prize giveaways and contract deals

Despite being based in the UK, where today is just another Thursday, British retailer Phones 4u isn't being left out of the post-Thanksgiving sales season. The chain is offering Pay As You Go customers the chance to win a selection of gadgets by entering on its holiday prizes website. Prizes include Sony TVs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, Samsung's Galaxy Camera and tablets, Phones 4u arena VIP tickets, as well as accessories and vouchers.

P4u is also offering 15 off certain PAYGsmartphones, including the Moto G and Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini (119.95) and even cheaper phones like the Galaxy Y and Sony Xperia Miro which will be live tomorrow.

"Limited edition" contract deals are available too, including the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear for 37per month on Vodafone. And the retailer's Galaxy Note 3 accessory deal is still running, giving Note 3 buyers a free Galaxy Tab 3 and S View case, and a wireless speaker if they sign up for a 4G plan. Other deals include the Galaxy S4 Active for free on a 21.99 per month deal with Orange (with an admittedly small 250MB data allowance). Perhaps more tempting is the retailer's Sony Xperia Z1 offer online contract buyers will get a free Sony Smartwatch 2 with their phone, and a free wireless speaker if they sign up for a 4G plan.

Some of the deals appear to be live right now, the rest should follow on Friday.

More: Phones4u prizes

Press Release

GET YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS THIS BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY AT PHONES 4u, AND GET MORE THAN BARGAINED FOR WITH EXTRA TREATS TOO!

28th NOVEMBER, 2013: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching, but dont panic! Phones 4u is frolicking in festive goodness, with oodles of spectacular Christmas gifts, exclusive offers and amazing deals across both Pay as You Go and contract plans to be snapped up before presents go under the tree this year.

The perfect gifts with our pay as you go deals

At Phones 4u were celebrating the festivities in style, with our biggest ever giveaway for pay as you go smartphone purchases this December[1]. Over a whopping 2,000 gifts have been won so far, but we still have heaps up for grabs. With some of the most extravagant gifts still to be won, including an amazing fast car, what are you waiting for?

The 1 million worth of gifts are sure to spread tonnes of joy, with other guaranteed gifts including Sony TVs, PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Xbox One games consoles, the latest Samsung tablets, Phones 4u Arena VIP tickets, Samsung Galaxy Cameras, Phones 4u accessories vouchers and even a car to drive away into the new year! It couldnt be easier to claim your gift too all you have to do is log on to prizes.phones4u.co.uk, after receiving your Everyones a Winner guaranteed win scratch card, with participating pay as you go smartphone purchases, to find out which Christmas gift youve won.

Were also giving you up to 15 off selected pay as you go smartphones this Black Friday, such as the new Motorola Moto G 16GB at 139.95, the Samsung Galaxy SIII mini at 139.95 and the Galaxy Y at 39.95, the Nokia Lumia 620 at 114.95, the HTC 8S at 109.95 and the Sony Xperia Miro at only 89.95.

Contract smartphone offers to keep you connected in 2014

The fun doesnt stop with pay as you go, as we also have some cracking limited edition Christmas deals with contracts too.

Get your hands on one of the hottest smartphones bundles this Christmas, the amazing Samsung Galaxy S4 & Galaxy Gear available at Phones 4u online* from just 37 per month on Vodafone, with unlimited minutes, texts and 1GB data so you can keep chatting all year long! Or how about a free White Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 and S-View Case when you buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 3? Get it on a 4G plan and youll also receive a free wireless speaker making the complete bundle of free gifts worth over 300!

Lead a more active lifestyle? Pick up the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active on the UKs lowest price free from 21.99 per month on Orange, with 500 minutes, unlimited texts and 250MB data too.

Fancy a new smart watch to keep you connected to your smartphone? Purchase the Sony Xperia Z1 on any tariff at Phones 4u online*, and get a free Sony Smartwatch 2 worth 149.99 PLUS, sign up to 4G and youll also get a free wireless speaker worth 120 to play all your Christmas tunes.

*Online offer only


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O2 Speed to Refresh reduces cost of paying off contract

O2 Speed to Refresh reduces cost of paying off contract

O2

Carrier offers 25 percent reduction in cost of buying out contract to get subscribers onto 'O2 Refresh' plans

O2 UK has announced a new promotion designed to tempt existing customers onto its O2 Refresh price plans, which decouplethe cost of customers' phones from their monthly service payment. Dubbed O2 Speed to Refresh, the new deal gives existing customers 25 percent off the cost of buying out the remainder of their contract if they upgrade to an O2 Refresh plan.

O2 Refresh is part of a growing trend of offering subscribers a clear distinction between their cellular service and the cost of payments towards the value of their handset. The plans mean customers' monthly bills are reduced after they've finished paying off their phone, and they can pay the full cost of the device up-front in exchange for lower fees.

O2 Speed to Refresh is open to O2 Pay Monthly customers who have been with the carrier for at least three months.

Source: O2; More: O2 FAQs


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