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Deal: 3-month subscription to Loot Crate for only $49 (15% off)

Whether you’re a gamer, comics aficionado or all-round geek extraordinaire, you may want to pay attention to this new promotion that’s now available in the AA Deals Store. Right now, you can save 15% on a three-month subscription to Loot Crate and receive awesome handpicked collectibles, gear, toys, apparel, art and more delivered to your doorstep in a mystery package. When you sign up for 3 months, you’ll receive exclusive swag in a monthly package that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

LG V35 Signature Edition rumored for August launch, priced around $1,790

Update, July 30, 2018 (01:06AM EST): LG has launched its latest LG Signature Edition phone (pictured above). As expected, the device has basically the same specs as the LG V35 ThinQ but with 256GB storage. The rear of the phone is made from Zirconium Ceramic which, according to LG, should result in fewer scratches. The exact price of the phone will be 1,999,800 won (around $1,792). While this is no doubt a lot of money, the deal is made a bit more palatable by the bundled $499.

One of the lawsuits against LG's bootlooping issue has been compelled into arbitration

Unfortunately LG has built up a reputation for itself in recent years as “the company with the bootlooping phones”. What initially started with the LG G4 back in January 2016, the bootlooping issue quickly spread to the LG G5, V10, V20, and even the Nexus 5X due to hardware issues. Now there’s a class-action lawsuit filed against LG due to the company not following through with the replacement and repair of affected devices.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE real-world images leak, show a rather slick phone

TL;DR Real-world images of the Galaxy S20 FE 5G have now surfaced online. The images show a flat display and fairly noticeable bezels. The source also notes that the back is made of plastic. We know almost all there is to know about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE thanks to a variety of detailed leaks, covering everything from horsepower and renders to camera capabilities and more. The leaks aren’t stopping yet though, as YouTuber and tipster Jimmy Is Promo has now shared what could be the first images of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G in the wild (see one image at the top of the article).

Samsung intros HomeSync, a 1TB Jelly Bean-powered media streamer

There are plenty of Android dongles offered for less than $100 in the market that can turn your regular TV into a smart TV. But if what you need is something that’s obscenely bigger (storage-wise), faster, and more powerful — Samsung HomeSync is the Android-based media storing, sharing, and streaming device that you’ve been waiting for. Samsung’s HomeSync comes with an attention-grabbing 1TB of storage drive, which some folks will have no problem put to good use – especially considering that the device supports up to eight separate accounts.

This Xpower DoubleMag is the only charge cable you need

If you own any mobile devices, you also know that there are tons of different charging cables available. You may also know that smartphones, tablets, notebooks, and even portable consoles don’t always support the same power cable. However, what if you could buy a charging cable that could support all of your devices, no matter what kinds of power ports they might have? That is what the new Xpower DoubleMag 2-Ways Magnetic Cable is all about.

75% off the Brio Phantom X7 Earbuds

The Brio Phantom X7 True Wireless Earbuds not only come with a whole host of premium features, they’re also eco-friendly. During this Black Friday weekend, you can save almost 75% off the retail price. These elite earbuds pack quite a punch, delivering rich and powerful audio despite being wireless. They’re also equipped with Bluetooth 5.0, so your connectivity issues should no longer be a nuisance. Get up to 100 hours of playtime.

Deal: LG G5 only $409.99 from eBay

Looking to get yourself a brand new phone? The LG G5 continues to be one of the hottest devices around, and you can have it for a very affordable price if you take advantage of a deal we have for you today. eBay seller 9tronix is selling the unlocked 32 GB LG G5 for only $409.99. That is about as low as we have seen the phone go for, but do keep in mind the LG G5 price does continue to drop.

Netflix to clamp down on proxy and VPN access

Update, May 16: Android Authority confirms ExpressVPN is still working as of this post. Update, January 22: Netflix has reportedly begun blocking users of certain VPNs in Australia from accessing its service from other regions. It looks like Netflix uses some form of IP-based blocking to shut down VPN access, so a simple IP change by the VPN could in theory thwart the measure. Original post, January 15: If you have been using a proxy server or VPN to access Netflix or unlock shows that aren’t usually available in your region, then you might want to cram in the last few episodes of your latest binge TV show.

OnePlus phones in China will run Color OS, not Oxygen OS

TL;DR OnePlus is switching phones in mainland China to Color OS rather than the usual Oxygen OS. This reflects “different usage habits in the country,” according to OnePlus. This takes effect starting with the OnePlus 9 series. Oxygen OS won’t be the only software on OnePlus phones going forward. OnePlus has revealed that phones it sells in mainland China will ship with a customized version of Oppo’s Color OS, starting with the 9 series.