Blu Vivo Go with Android 9 Pie launches for $80, or $60 if you hurry

A few weeks ago, details of a new Android Go phone from Blu leaked out. At the time, the Blu Vivo Go was reported to be priced at $89.99 when it launched. Today, the Vivo Go officially launches on Amazon, but its actual price is a bit lower at $79.99. Plus, if you buy the phone before 10:30 a.m. Eastern time (yes, that gives you less than 30 minutes), you can get the Vivo Go for just $59.99.

The specs for the Blu Vivo Go are decidedly low-end, but for $80 you are getting some features that show up on some phones with higher price tags. There’s a big 6-inch 18:9 display with a resolution of 1,440 x 720. Inside, you will find a  MediaTek MT6739 chipset (quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.5Ghz), along with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage, with a microSD card slot to add up to 64GB of additional storage.

You also get a dual rear-camera setup with the Vivo Go, but don’t get too excited. While the main rear camera is 8MP, the secondary sensor is just 0.3MP. That’s still enough for owners to create some depth of field effects with photos. You are also getting an 8MP front-facing selfie camera and a 2,600mAh battery.

The Blu Vivo Go comes with the Android Go version of Android 9 Pie, which means this version of the OS has been modified to run on low-end hardware, with apps that won’t take up as much storage space. Indeed, the Go version of Android Pie is only supposed to take up 2.5GB of space on any phone that has it installed.

Once again, you can snap up the Blu Vivo Go for just $60 on Amazon if you hurry, but even at $80 this phone might be worth getting.

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Source: Android Zone

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Asus ZenFone 5Z heading to US August 13, up for pre-order now for $500

Asus’ latest flagship phone, the Asus ZenFone 5Z, is now available for pre-order in the U.S (via GSMArena). The smartphone was first shown off way back at MWC 2018 in February, and was launched in India earlier this month, but it’s heading to the U.S. on August 13.

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The 6.2-inch device costs $499 on Amazon with full U.S. warranty, and it’s available in Midnight Blue (no sign of its grey color variant yet). It’s packing premium hardware like the Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and 12MP+8MP rear cameras, and it looks great.

With the wealth of high-quality Android smartphones we’ve seen since MWC, however, it might be hard for Asus to get folks excited about the 5Z at this point in the year — even with its smart features and impressive audio. 

	ASUS ZenFone 5Z (ZS620KL)
Display	All-screen 19:9 aspect ratio 6.2″ Full HD+ IPS display, supports DCI-P3 color space Capacitive touch panel with 10-point multitouch (supports Glove Touch) Blue-light eye care filter
Processor	10 nm, 64-bit, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with Qualcomm Artificial Intelligence Engine (AIE)
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 630
RAM	6GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB microSD expansion up to 2 TB
Cameras	Main Rear: 12MP Sony IMX363 image sensor with f/1.8 aperture Second Rear: 120° wide-angle camera with 6p lens Front: 8 MP AF sensor, f/2.0 aperture with 84° field of view
Battery	3300mAh capacity with ASUS BoostMaster & AI Charging Non-removable
Network	Slot 1: 3G/4G Nano SIM card Slot 2: 3G/4G Nano SIM card Both Nano SIM card slots support GSM/GPRS/ EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+, FDD-LTE, and TD-LTE DSDS network bands. Both Nano SIM cards can connect to VoLTE 4G calling service. But only one can connect to FDD-LTE, and TD-LTE data service at a time.
Connectivity	WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi Direct NFC with Google Pay USB Type-C GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDSS
Authentication	Rear fingerprint sensor, 0.3-second fingerprint unlock, supports 5 fingers, 360° recognition, damp fingerprint recognition
Audio	Dual 5-magnet speakers with dual NXP smart amplifiers PMIC internal dual amplifier Triple internal microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Hi-Res Audio 192kHz/24-bit standard output with HRA-certified earbuds DTS Headphone:X support Audio CODEC integrated into PMIC FM radio AudioWizard+ with listening profile
Video	4K UHD (3840 by 2160) video recording at 60fps for main rear camera 1080p Full HD video recording at 30 / 60fps 3-axis electronic image stabilization for front and rear camera shakefree videos Take still photos while recording video
Software	Android Oreo with new ASUS ZenUI 5.0
Weight	163 g
Colors	Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver

We’re still yet to fully review the new ZenFone, but you can check out our original hands-on coverage here. If you want to pre-order the phone, hit the button below.

Pre-order now: Asus Zenofone 5Z on Amazon

Source: Android Zone

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Special Deal: You can learn the 3 languages of C & jumpstart your career

You can learn C, C++, or C#, with today’s  special deal. A crash course in all three. The Complete C Family Programming Bundle will make you an expert in the 3 programming languages of C.

This 43 hour masterclass is made up of six learning kits, totaling around $1,800 in retail value.

Furthermore, the three C’s each open up different opportunities:

• C – A solid first language to learn since most programming languages are themselves today implemented in C. It’s general purpose and highly portable, making it a common choice for operating systems and microprocessors.

• C++ – One of the most widely-used programming languages in the world, from financial tools to video games. If you’ve used Google or Outlook today then you’ve probably seen some of the most famous C++ applications in action.

• C# – Especially powerful in building quick and efficient desktop applications. You’re covered on the gaming side too, as big software developers such as Blizzard Entertainment and Electronic Arts use C#. It’s a favorite among developers to use.

With the  Complete C Family Programming Bundle you get a to learn to all three languages! This 43 hour masterclass is made up of six learning kits, totaling around $1,800 in retail value.

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Skipping Amazon Prime Day? Here are some great, non-Amazon deals

Everyone is getting amped-up for Amazon Prime Day, which goes for 36 hours this year starting on July 16. As with previous Prime Days, we can expect drastic discounts on all sorts of items, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, cameras, wearables, and more.

However, you might not be excited for Prime Day at all. Maybe you don’t have an Amazon Prime membership, or maybe you are boycotting due to the issues surrounding worker’s rights at the company. Whatever the reason, you shouldn’t be denied awesome deals on tech just because you’re not buying from Amazon.

That’s why we made this handy list for you: the best non-Amazon deals we could find for those of you skipping Amazon Prime Day. We’ll keep it updated throughout the week, so come back often to see what’s been added.

LAST UPDATE: July 13, 2018, at 11:05 A.M. EST

Smartphones

• Google Pixel 2 XL — Save $100 on the factory-unlocked Pixel 2 XL from the Google Store. The 64GB model is now $749 and the 128GB model is now $849.
• Huawei P20 Pro — Save $180 on the factory-unlocked Huawei P20 Pro from eBay. The 128GB model sells for $999, now only $720.
• Samsung Galaxy S9 — Save $140 on a factory-unlocked Samsung Galaxy S9 (international version). The 64GB model sells for $720, now only $580. Won’t work on CDMA carriers.
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 — Save $425 on an open-box Galaxy Note 8. Will not work on Sprint. Usually sells for $950, get it from eBay for only $525.

Tablets

• iPad Air 2 — If you’re willing to go refurbished, eBay has the iPad Air 2 (16GB, Wi-Fi) for only $180, a full $320 off the list price of $500.
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 — Save $100 on the latest Samsung tablet (32GB, Wi-Fi) at Best Buy. Regularly $550, now only $450.
• Lenovo Tab 10 — Older tablet, but has a big display. At this price, it’s perfect for a beater or kids tablet: $121, brand new.

Wearables

• Various Fitbit trackers & smartwatches — Best Buy has deals on all Fitbit items, with savings up to $50 off.

Computers

• Microsoft Surface Pro + Type Cover — Usually you would pay $1,159 for the bundle, but now pay only $799 for the Core i5 / 128GB / 8GB RAM model with keyboard.
• Microsoft Surface Go — Get a free $50 gift card when you pre-order any Microsoft Surface Go computer at Best Buy.
• Dell XPS 15.6-inch Gaming Laptop — Save $500 on a gaming laptop from Adorama, via eBay. 4K, Core i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM. Was $1,400, now $900.
• Dell 24-inch IPS LED Monitor — Save $130 on this monitor with Infinity Edge design at Best Buy. Was $230, on sale for only $100. Buy two.

Cameras

• Canon EOS Rebel T6 — Save $300 on a Canon DSLR camera bundle, including body, lens, and bag at Best Buy. Regularly $750, now only $450.

Entertainment

• Google Chromecast Ultra — Save $15 on a Google Chromecast Ultra from the Google Store. Originally $69, now only $54.
• Google Daydream View — Save $50 on a Google Daydream View from the Google Store. Originally $99, now only $49.
• Samsung 55-inch 4K TV — Save $100 on a new 4K television from Best Buy. Originally $600, now only $500
• Xbox One S — Save $50 on the already low-priced Xbox One S at Walmart. Was $260, now $210 (price shows up in cart).
• New Nintendo 3DS XL — Save over $100 with this console and game bundle via eBay: 3DS console along with two games for only $189. Console itself is usually $199.

Smart home

• Google Home — Save $30 on a Google Home smart speaker from the Google Store. Originally $129, now only $99.
• Google Home Mini — Save $15 on a Google Home Mini smart speaker from the Google Store. Originally $49, now only $34.

Did we miss anything? Have any other deals we should add to our list? Leave a comment below!

Source: Android Zone

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