Cell Phones Deals, Sales, and News

Hollywood Merchandise via Amazon offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for Verizon Wireless in Black, model no. MC676LL/A, for $174.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb today by $5. (It's also $95 under the best price we could find for a new one.) It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5" display running at 960x640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more.

Chubbiestech via eBay offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for Verizon Wireless in Black, model no. MC676LL/A, for $184.95 with free shipping. It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5" display running at 960x640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more. Deal ends May 3 at 3 pm ET.

Chubbiestech via eBay offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for Verizon Wireless in Black, model no. MC676LL/A, for $184.95 with free shipping. It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5" display running at 960x640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more. Deal ends May 3 at 3 pm ET.

Walmart again offers an iPhone 5 Unlimited talk, text and data plan via Straight Talk Wireless for $45. To get this plan, you must purchase an Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone in Black or White for $649, the 32GB version in Black or White for $749, or 64GB version in Black or White for $849. Opt for free Site-to-Store pickup to dodge the shipping fee which starts at $2.97. Either way, over two years, it would mean substantial savings over regular, no-contract service. (The New York Times reported that you can save around $1,000 by switching to a pay-as-you-go plan.) Sales tax is added where applicable.

Chubbiestech via eBay offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for Verizon Wireless in Black, model no. MC676LL/A, for $184.95 with free shipping. It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5" display running at 960x640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more. Deal ends May 3 at 3 pm ET.

Chubbiestech via eBay offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for Verizon Wireless in Black, model no. MC676LL/A, for $184.95 with free shipping. It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5" display running at 960x640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more. Deal ends May 3 at 3 pm ET.

HEALTHY SPENDING via Amazon.com has the Leather Belt Holster Clip Case For iphone 4/4s Mophie Juice Pack Air/Plus Rechargeable Portable Battery Case in Black. Includes Silver Stylus Pen (By Healthy Spending) for $14.95. Now you can finally clip your iPhone 4s, while in the Juice case, onto your belt. I will be purchasing one of these as soon as I get this post online.

T-Mobile is now taking preorders for the Apple iPhone 5, as listed below. Each phone receives free shipping and free activation. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each can be purchased outright, or via a down payment and $20 monthly charge over 24 months. The LTE phone will be locked to T-Mobile until the phone is paid off. The deals: Apple iPhone 5 16GB for T-Mobile in Black or White for $579.99 (or $99.99 down + $20 month) Apple iPhone 5 32GB for T-Mobile in Black or White for $679.99 (or $199.99 down + $20 month) Apple iPhone 5 64GB for T-Mobile in Black or White for $779.99 (or $299.99 down + $20 month)

Virginia inventor Ryland Fleet, founder and chief officer of TANSTAAFL Machine Tool Services, is accustomed to doing things differently. Just take a tour of his New Kent County headquarters and observe the stainless-steel domes that house the workshop where he fabricates parts for his creations, which range from bespoke modifications for industrial machines to parts for an 80-foot work barge currently under construction on the property. Fleet, who weathered a long recovery from a fall in 2011 that broke bones in his back and both feet, used his ingenuity - and the downtime from work prescribed by his doctor - to oversee the construction of a hydraulic lift that conveyed him and his wheelchair from ground level to his front porch and to the entrance of his workshop, which is raised over 20 feet from the ground.

Even before his recuperation provided him with a crash course in the differently-abled lifestyle, Fleet was no stranger to disability. He has an adult blind daughter, and fondly remembers some of the innovations he made while she was growing up. The Braille cuckoo clock, complete with a bird sporting a cane and dark glasses, that he created while running a clock shop in Richmond, Virginia, was so admired by his customers that he ultimately manufactured a series of the clocks. "Art imitates life," muses Fleet. "At first the cane kept getting stuck in the little door, so we had to work on the little bird's technique. And I did have to install a silencer which was so popular we placed it on all the clock models. Because sometimes you just need that little bird to shut up."

This week, Fleet is moving beyond timekeeping into the 21st-century by unveiling a smartphone for the blind. Dubbed the Milieu (from the French for "environment"), , Fleet hopes the phone will help people without the gift of sight feel secure in their everyday lives. Although tight-lipped about which carriers will feature the phone and what its price point will be, Fleet has released a list of preliminary specifications and is actively soliciting feedback from professionals, family members, friends and even the blind themselves. "I know it's a risk to ask the sight-challenged community, or however they want to be called this week," says Fleet. "One thing that those people do not need an app for is giving input. i can tell you that as an inventor and as a father." Read more

Johnny's General Electronics via eBay offers the Unlocked Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone for GSM Networks in Black, model no. MD293LL/A, or White, model no. MD294LL/A, for $624.99 with free shipping. That's $24 under what Apple charges directly. It features an Apple A6 processor, 4" 1136x640 Retina display, 8-megapixel iSight camera, 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, 1080p video capture, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 1GB RAM, and more. Note that this phone will not work on CDMA based carriers such as Verizon, Sprint, Alltel, Cellular One, Metro PCS, or Cricket.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the myCharge Voyage 1,000mAh Battery Pack for Android, model no. RFAM-0206, for $19.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $5. This external battery provides four extra hours of talk time via your phone's microUSB port. Deal ends today.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the myCharge Sojourn 1,000mAh Battery Pack for iPhone or iPod touch, model no. RFAM-0194, for $19.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $5. Sales tax is added where applicable. This external battery is designed for use with most non-Lightning Apple devices and purportedly powers up to four hours of talk time. Deal ends today.

Meritline offers the Otterbox Reflex Series Case for Apple iPhone 5 in Zing, model no. 77-22687, for $24.95. Coupon code "MLCY05QN" cuts it to $19.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find in any color by $3. It features access to all ports and buttons. Coupon expires March 7.

Johnny's General Electronics via eBay offers the Unlocked Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone for GSM Networks in Black, model no. MD293LL/A, or White, model no. MD294LL/A, for $624 with free shipping. That's $25 under what Apple charges directly. It features an Apple A6 processor, 4" 1136x640 Retina display, 8-megapixel iSight camera, 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, 1080p video capture, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 1GB RAM, and more. Note that this phone will not work on CDMA based carriers such as Verizon, Sprint, Alltel, Cellular One, Metro PCS, and Cricket.

For those of you looking for a modern accessible Android phone, Amazon Wireless offers the Samsung Galaxy Note II in titanium gray for $149.99 with a two-year contract from Verizon Wireless. Plus, shipping is free. It's the lowest price we could find for this model. It runs Android 4.1 which includes Google Now Voice Search and gesture mode for accessibility. It also includes a 5.5-inch screen, 16GB of memory, Micro SDHC card slot, 802.11N, Bluetooth 4.0, 8 megapixel camera, and more. A $35 activation fee may apply.

Who doesn't need accessories for all the tech products we carry around? AccessoryGeeks.com takes $15 off your order of $75 or more. Use coupon code "AGEEK1575" to get the deal. Click the link provided to find accessories for your iPod, iPad, cell phone and more! Deal ends on January 31.

AccessoryGeeks.com offers $10 off any order of $50 or more. Mobile Phone Accessories for Great Prices & Free Shipping! Use coupon code "AGEEK1050" to get the deal. Who doesn't need Cell Phone, iPod and iPad Accessories? Find the things you need and get great prices by clicking the link provided. Deal ends January 31.

Johnny's General Electronics via eBay offers the Unlocked Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone for GSM Networks in Black, model no. MD293LL/A, or White, model no. MD294LL/A, for $624 with free shipping. That's $25 under what Apple's sells it for direct. It features an Apple A6 processor, 4" 1136x640 Retina display, 8-megapixel iSight camera, 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, 1080p video capture, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 1GB RAM, and more. Note that on some networks, such as T-Mobile, the phone will not operate at 3G speeds.

Amazon offers a Kingston 32GB Wi-Drive Wireless Flash Drive, model no. WID/32GBZ, for $49.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for this drive. Sales tax is added where applicable. The Wi-Drive provides an additional 32GB of media storage, via 802.11n connectivity, for an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. It can be shared with up to three devices at once.

Meritline offers the Otterbox Reflex Series Case for Apple iPhone 5 in four colors, model no. 77-22692, for $24.95. Coupon code "MLCW14QN" cuts it to $21. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $8. It features access to all ports and buttons.

Best Buy takes 10% off a $50 Apple iTunes Gift Card, making the price $45 with free shipping. At $5 off, that's the lowest total price we could currently find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Note that the gift card is redeemable at the Apple iTunes Store, iBookstore, or App Store.

Walmart now offers an iPhone 5 Unlimited talk, text and data plan via StraightTalk Wireless for $45. To get this plan, you must purchase an unlocked Apple iPhone 5 8GB Smartphone in Black or White for $449 or the 16GB version in Black or White for $649. there is a $2.97 shipping charge, or use their free Site-to-Store service. Either way, over two years, it would mean substantial savings over regular, on-contact service. (The New York Times reported that you can save around $1,000 by switching to a pay-as-you-go plan.) Sales tax is added where applicable.

Meritline offers the Otterbox Reflex Series Case for Apple iPhone 5 in four colors, model no. 77-22692, for $29.95. Coupon code "MLCS17PN" cuts it to $24.95. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $7. It features access to all ports and buttons. Orders placed by December 19 are guaranteed for delivery by Christmas using 3-day shipping for $14.64.

For in-store pickup only and with the activation of a 2-year contract, Best Buy offers the Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone for Verizon in Black/Slate or White/Silver for $149.99. That's the best price we've ever seen for the iPhone 5. (It's a current low by $49.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This quad-band GSM 4G smartphone features a 4" 1136x640 multi-touch display, Apple A6 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, up to 64GB memory, 8-megapixel iSight camera, FaceTime HD 1.2-megapixel camera, 1080p video recording, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11n wireless, Apple iOS 6, and more. A $36 activation fee applies.

For in-store pickup only and with the activation of a 2-year contract, Best Buy offers the Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone for AT&T in Black/Slate or White/Silver for $149.99. That's the best price we've ever seen for the iPhone 5. (It's a current low by $49.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This quad-band GSM 4G smartphone features a 4" 1136x640 multi-touch display, Apple A6 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, up to 64GB memory, 8-megapixel iSight camera, FaceTime HD 1.2-megapixel camera, 1080p video recording, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11n wireless, Apple iOS 6, and more. A $36 activation fee applies.

Buy any iPhone 5 with a 2-year activation for AT&T, Verizon Wireless, or Sprint At Best Buy and get a $25 Best Buy Gift Card for free. That's the first such offer we've seen for these latest iPhones from Best Buy and, provided you use the gift card, puts several of these phones at the best price we've seen with contracts. (Note that Best Buy is offering these phones at list, starting with the 16GB model at $199.99 for all three carriers.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Some phones qualify for free shipping, although most are available via in-store pickup only. For store pickup orders, the gift card will be provided in the Best Buy store when the mobile phone is activated. For shipping orders, the customer will receive an e-gift card within three to five days of the order ship date. Deal ends December 15.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the Soundfreaq Bluetooth Speaker for iPhone / iPod in White or Black, model no. SFQ-01, for $119.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $35. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a built-in radio with 20 preset stations and is compatible with selected Apple devices. Deal ends today.

RadioShack via eBay offers the AUVIO Bluetooth Portable Speaker, model no. 14532088, for $39.99 with free shipping. That's $40 less than what RadioShack charges directly and the lowest total price we've seen. It features a rechargeable battery that lasts for up to six hours per charge.

Wondering how many will get an iPhone for Christmas this year? If you and a friend are on that list, here's a nice deal to protect that investment. Office Depot offers a buy 1 get 1 50 percent off deal on select iPhone 4/4S cases. Click the link provided on this site to browse the selection. Deal ends on November 24.

Amazon offers the OtterBox Defender Series Case for Apple iPhone 5 in Bolt with prices starting at $33.88 with free shipping. (Click "Add to Cart" under "More Buying Choices" at the right to see this price. It's also available in nine other colors for slightly more.) That's the lowest total price we could find in any color. It features access to all ports and buttons.

Bargaincell.com offers a Bluetooth Wireless Mini Keyboard for the iPhone, iPad and PC for $11.55 with Free Shipping. Use coupon code "S2AMG50AFF" to get the deal that ends October 16.

CafePress.com now offers 20 percent Off iPad and iPhone Cases!. Use coupon code "9AFF20PIP" to get the deal that ends on October 7. Exclusions include shipping charges, gift wrap charges, taxes and custom duties.

Amazon offers up to a $500 Amazon Gift Card when you trade-in a used, fully-functional Apple iPhone for AT&T, Verizon Wireless, or Sprint, as listed below. (Click the "Trade in here" button on the product page.) They're among the best trade-in values we've seen on these iPhone models from Amazon. Examples: Apple iPhone 4S 64GB: Up to $500 credit Apple iPhone 4S 32GB: Up to $450 credit Apple iPhone 4S 16GB: Up to $415 credit Apple iPhone 4 16GB: Up to $300 credit Apple iPhone 3G 8GB: Up to $85 credit See more Apple iPhone trade-in deals at Amazon, with more carrier and color choices available by clicking the link provided on this site.

We love our cell phones, but there's always something to buy for them. Cases, charging cables, interface cables and headphones can quickly empty the pocket. If you have to buy items for your phone, you might as well save some money at it! Everydaysource.com is now offering a 20 percent savings on all Cellphone Accessories. Use coupon code "MES10ACE2012" to get the deals that end October 7.

Meritline offers the Otterbox Impact Case for Apple iPhone 4 in Black, model no. APL1-I4UNI-20-E4OTR, for $15.99. Coupon code "MLC824GN" cuts it to $9.99 with free shipping. This case features a self-adhering clear protective film, dual-layer silicone, and more. Deal ends August 26.

From now until June 18, purchase cell phones or cell phone Accessories, like bluetooth headphones, From Amazon and get $15 of MP3 credit for free after your item ships! Prices start At $27.94. Redeemed $15 MP3 credit must be used by July 28.

All4Cellular has the Refurbished, White Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic for $4.95 plus shipping. The Apple Earphones Stereo Headset with Remote and Mic provides superior comfort, fit, and sound quality. The Stereo Headset features a high performance microphone - fitted with a windscreen for added clarity that is positioned inline on the cabling for the right earphone. The microphone capsule also serves as a Send/End button, for answering and ending of iPhone calls, and it even controls basic music playback.

For today only, MidNightBox.com has the Sharper Image Rechargeable Battery Extender for iPhone 4S, 4, 3GS for $6.49 plus $3.99 shipping. This is a savings of $43.50, or 87%. Extend battery life significantly with this Rechargeable Battery Extender. You can use your iPhone or iPod Touch nearly twice as long. Simply click your device into the charging dock. 1600mA lithium polymer battery virtually doubles your usability in long meetings, or on the go. Includes 12V car adaptor and AC adaptor.

You can never have too many of these. I just placed my order before posting this deal. For today only, All4Cellular has 2 Charge & Sync USB Cables for Apple iPhones or iPods for free. NOTE: You must add 2 to your cart to get the deal. Shipping is $2.00. This is the cable that is used to charge the device and to connect it to a computer to transfer data.

Meritline offers this Universal USB Travel Charger Adapter in White for $2.99. Coupon code "MLCK531JNL1" cuts it to 99 cents with free shipping. It works for both the iPhone and most iPods. A USB cable is required, but not included. Expect this item to take 2 to 3 weeks to arrive.

Meritline offers this 4-Piece Accessory Kit for Apple iPhone 4 and 4S for $6.99 with free shipping. This bundle includes a screen protector, hard case with folding stand, USB wall charger adapter, and USB car charger. Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.

TigerDirect offers the Philips Docking Speaker System for Apple iPod or iPhone, model no. SBD8100, for $49.99. Coupon code "DRB61000" cuts it to $29.99 with free shipping. This device features an iPod/iPhone dock, 10 watts of power, dynamic bass boost, remote control, and more.

GeeksHive, Inc. via Amazon.com has the Scosche USBMM flipSYNC Keychain USB Charge and Sync Cable for $8.52 and eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Never forget your cable again. flipSYNC is USB 2.0 compliant for high speed data transfer and works with mini & micro USB devices. The ultra compact design fits on your key ring for maximum portability.

If you didn't get in on this deal last week, wanghonmei-ey via eBay still offers a 3-Pack of USB Data Charger Cables for iPhone 4/4S and iPod touch for $1.99 with free shipping. Don't take a chance on losing this very important cable. Purchase this 3-pack and insure that you've always got one around.

While supplies last, wanghonmei-ey via eBay still offers a 3-Pack of USB Data Charger Cables for iPhone 4/4S and iPod touch for $1.99 with free shipping. You never know when a cable will short out or get lost in a suitcase or hotel room. At this great price, you can have some extra cables around for peace of mind.

WireFly.com has the Samsung Galaxy Nexus cell phone for $99.99 with activation with new service from Verizon. It's also available for $229.99 with a $30 Verizon gift card for current subscribers. It's the best deal we've seen for this phone, which runs Android Ice Cream Sandwich. This latest operating system includes many accessibility improvements including Explore by Touch and support for the built-in web browser.

Sprint is the latest carrier to announce forthcoming availability for Mobile Accessibility, allowing its customers to download the Code Factory screen access suite to their Android devices. Unlike AT&T, Sprint appears to be offering the full version of Mobile Accessibility as opposed to the stripped-down version from AT&T. Mobile Accessibility will be available in both English and Spanish, with versions designed for both Sprint and Boost Mobile to be releaced to the Android Market later this quarter. More info is available in the press release linked from this post.

Amazon.com has the Samsung Intercept Android cell phone for $44. With free shipping, it's the cheapest price we've seen for this phone. It features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard and a 3.2 megapixel camera. It runs on the slightly older Android 2.1 operating system but can still be made accessible through Talkback, Spiel, or Mobile Accessibility. Plus, Virgin Mobile offers plans with no contract which are more affordable than other providers, making it a low-cost option for those seeking a mostly accessible phone experience.

AT&T has begun to offer a branded version of Code Factory's Mobile Accessibility for its Android users. Available for free exclusively to AT&T customers, Mobile Accessibility Lite is available from the Android market and includes 11 accessible applications including the Code Factory web browser, calendar, Where Am I? GPS app, amongst several others. We've reached out to Code Factory to determine what the Lite in the name refers to. AT&T is the first carrier to offer Mobile Accessibility as a free market download to its customers.

Best Buy has the Apple iPhone 3GS with 8GB Memory - Black for free with 2 year contract. If you're not needing to run the latest and greatest hardware, and need a free option with accessibility built right in, this is the deal for you. The 3gs is equipped with Voiceover and zoom, and fast enough to run most apps in the iTunes app store. This is $49 off the original contract price, making it the most unbeatable deal ever.