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These spring smartphone deals can save you up to $550
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Now that spring is here, you’ll probably be spending more time out and about, so you’ll want one of the best smartphones of 2024 to help you stay in touch with friends and family. The best smartphones can help with navigation and give you full access to the internet for web surfing, online shopping, managing social media and banking on the go. Plus, they’re great gaming devices, productivity tools, fitness gadgets — even mini-entertainment systems.
Whether you’re looking to snag one of the latest Google Pixel 8 smartphones, an Android smartphone from a different company (like one of the Samsung Galaxy smartphones), or you want to get your hands on a new Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, right now there are some great deals to be found. Our in-house team of consumer technology shopping experts have curated this roundup of smartphone deals for spring. Some are from the Amazon Big Spring Sale that’s going on right now.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: $550 ($50 off) and up to $1,000 in trade-in credit
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Head over to Samsung’s website and get $50 off the regular price of the popular Galaxy S23 FE (128GB) smartphone, but when you activate it with T-Mobile and trade in your old phone, you can get up to $1,000 back (over 24 monthly bill credits).
Available in six colors, the S23 FE runs using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and comes configured with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The main rear-facing camera offers 50MP resolution with up to 30x zoom.
Meanwhile, on the front of this Android phone, there’s a 6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x Infinity-O touchscreen displayed with a maximum brightness of 1,500 nits and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. This phone is a good option if you don’t need or want to pay for the power of Samsung’s top-of-the-line Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (512GB): $1,200 ($550 off)
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Depending on where you buy Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone, you can get up to $550 off the regular price, plus receive additional instant trade-in credit for your old phone.
Right now, Walmart has the 512GB version of the phone on sale for $1,200 (but only in a few colors), while Amazon has it on sale for $1,270 (11% off) in a wider range of color options. These prices are if you purchase the unlocked phone outright, without a trade in.
If you want to trade in an old phone, head over to Samsung’s website. Here, you’ll find the 512GB version of the phone listed for $1,420, but you could get up to $1000 in instant trade-in credit and when you activate it with AT&T (via the Samsung website).
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is among the most feature-packed and powerful Android phones currently available. It runs using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor and has a beautiful 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display (with a 2,600 nits maximum brightness and 120Hz refresh rate). The main rear-facing camera offers 200MP resolution.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5: Get up to $1,000 instant trade-in credit
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is one of the most popular Android phones on the market right now. People absolutely love it’s folding capabilities. It easily fits in a pocket and many features can be used via the outside display (without having to open the phone).
When unfolded, however, the Flip 5 provides access to a stunning 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x Infinity Flex display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and a maximum brightness of 1,600 nits. This Android phone is loaded with handy features and comes in eight color options.
Shop for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 from Samsung’s website and enjoy up to $600 in instant trade-in credit if you purchase the unlocked phone outright. If you activate the phone with AT&T (through Samsung’s website), you could receive up to $1,000 in trade in (via 24 monthly bill credits).
Additional savings is offered through the Samsung Offers Program if you’re a teacher, student, government employee, first responder, active military or a veteran.
Motorola Moto G 5G (2023): $170 (32% off)
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No, you don’t need to spend thousands on a 2023 Android phone. In fact, you can get an entry-level phone from Motorola for just $170 when you take advantage of this special price available during the Amazon Big Spring Sale.
Right now, you can get 32% off certain colors of this phone, which includes 4GB RAM, 128GB of internal storage and a 48MP main rear-facing camera. Keep in mind, this phone only supports 5G connectivity in the USA on certain carriers, like T-Mobile or Verizon. With other popular U.S. carriers, only 4G LTE connectivity is available.
The Moto G phone offers a 6.5-inch LCD touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its built in speakers offer Dolby Atmos support and the 5,000mAh battery will last an entire day.
Lively Jitterbug Phone Smart 3: $50 (67% off)
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If you only need basic smartphone functionality, the Lively Jitterbug Smart3 phone is now on sale for just $50. The catch: You have to activate the phone with the company’s own cellular service plan.
This phone uses older tech and supports 4G LTE, not 5G connectivity. But it’s designed to be easy to view and hear. It offers a 6.2-inch touchscreen. One of the phone’s key features is its 24/7 urgent-response button.
Other core features include a built-in camera for video calling, basic texting functions, and an integrated web browser. The phone can also be used for navigation, managing email and more.
Motorola Edge (2023): $340 (42% off)
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During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, you can save 42% on this Motorola Edge smartphone and buy it outright for just $340. This is an Android phone that offers 5G connectivity. It comes with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of internal storage and a 6.6-inch touchscreen display. The refresh rate is a lightning-quick 144Hz. The phone is also waterproof (IP68 rated).
This 2023 Motorola Edge comes unlocked, so you can activate it with the provider of your choice. It’s decently powered, thanks to the MediaTek 7030 processor. The main, rear-facing camera offers 50MP resolution.
Perhaps the most intriguing feature of this phone is that a 10-minute quick charge will provide an entire day’s worth of power. Even at full price, this phone offers an incredible value, but at 42% off, the deal is too good to pass up.
OnePlus 12R: $400 ($100 off with any trade-in)
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The brand new OnePlus 12R phone, which is a scaled-down version of the company’s OnePlus 12 smartphone is yours $100 discount if you head over to the OnePlus website and have any phone — in any condition — to trade in.
Get the 128GB version of the phone for just $400 and choose between the iron gray or cool blue housing color. And if you’re a student, OnePlus will give you an additional 10% discount.
The OnePlus 12 and 12R are among the few smartphones that already support the new Wi-Fi 7 protocol. The phone is also equipped with a 50MP main, rear-facing camera. It runs using OxygenOS 14, which is almost fully compatible with Android 14.
You’ll enjoy the 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s powered using the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor and Adreno 740 GPU.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB): $1,200 ($100 off with AT&T activation)
Best Buy
For Apple fans ready to upgrade to the latest iPhone 15 Pro Max, we suggest visiting the Best Buy website, where you can snag the phone for $100 off. And with AT&T or Verizon activation, you could be eligible for up to a $1,000 trade-in credit.
You’ll see a range of financing offers through Best Buy, AT&T and Verizon, so you could wind up paying as little as $33.34 per month for 36 months.
At the moment, the iPhone 15 Pro Max represents Apple’s flagship phone. Among its numerous features: a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display and durable titanium housing. It runs using Apple’s A17 Pro processor and has an impressively powerful camera system. Battery life is up to 23 hours per charge.
Google Pixel 8 Pro (128GB): $750 (save $250)
Best Buy
For a limited time, Best Buy is offering Google’s top-of-the-line Pixel 8 Pro smartphone for $250 off (for the 128GB version), which brings the price down to just $750 when you purchase the unlocked phone outright.
The Pixel 8 Pro was our pick for best Android phone for power users in our coverage of the best smartphones of 2024 and our pick for best Google smartphone in our recently published roundup of the best Android smartphones for 2024.
Google has done an excellent job marrying its Android system with a powerful smartphone in ways competitors can’t match — especially when it comes to photos, videos and customizing the phone.
Google has also taken a bunch of steps to protect user privacy and enhance online security. The Google One VPN is integrated into the OS for added online security when using Wi-Fi hotspots, plus, you get features like malware blocking and phishing protection. Battery life of the Pixel 8 Pro is up to 24 hours, or 72 hours in “extreme battery saver” mode.
This Pixel 8 Pro phone has a 6.7-inch touchscreen display and is powered using Google’s own Tensor G3 processor and Titan M2 security chip.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ (512GB): $970 (13% off)
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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone is the company’s highest-end and most powerful phone, but you can also buy a slightly scaled-down and less expensive version, called the Galaxy S24+. For a limited time, Amazon has dropped the price of this popular Android phone by 13%, so you can purchase it outright for just $970. Tthe configuration includes 512GB of storage.
The S24+ comes in your choice of eight colors and runs Android 14. It’s powered using the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy processor and has a really nice 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x QHD+ display.
In addition to all-day battery life and a feature-packed camera system, the S24+ offers a handful of new Android features, like Circle to Search and real-time language translations during phone calls.
From robotic vacuums to outdoor grills and power tools, discover all of the latest deals being offered during the Amazon Big Spring Sale by keeping up with our frequently updated coverage available in the CBS Essentials Deals & Shopping News section. And for more information on your favorite consumer tech gadgets, including smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, smart TVs and so much more, stay up to date by reading all of our latest tech coverage.
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Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died Friday, a producer who worked with him confirmed to CBS News. He was 84 years old.
A post on his Instagram account said Lesh “passed peacefully this morning.”
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“He was surrounded by his family and full of love. Phil brought immense joy to everyone around him and leaves behind a legacy of music and love. We request that you respect the Lesh family’s privacy at this time,” the post said.
One of America’s most enduring musical groups, The Grateful Dead was formed as a quintet in California in 1965, according to their official website. Jerry Garcia, Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, Bob Weir Bill Kreutzmann and Phil Lesh made up the original band members. The band signed to Warner Brothers in late 1966, releasing their self-titled debut later that spring.
The band went on to tour for the next half-decade — an era, the band said was their most creatively fertile. Somea members left, some died, and others were added, but the original magic of Phil Lesh and Jerry Garcia stayed intact through some of their most tumultuous years. Garcia died in 1995.
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The Grateful Dead toured extensively garnering legions of fans around the world for their ability to play music and “jam.”
In 2007, the band received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Recording Academy.
The band broke the record for the most Top 40 albums to chart on the Billboard 200 in 2024. Even though the band disbanded in 1995 following the death of singer Jerry Garcia, its archival albums’ popularity pushed the music into the Top 40. Forty-one of the band’s 59 entries in the Top 40 have happened since 2012.
Tickets to the 2024 World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are among the priciest in Major League Baseball history.
The historic matchup between the two storied teams from opposite coasts, who haven’t met in a World Series since 1981, is the driver behind high ticket prices, experts say.
“It is one of the most in-demand World Series we’ve ever seen. Two marquee teams, from two major cities, both with star power brings a ton of demand,” Chris Leyden, director of growth marketing for SeatGeek told CBS MoneyWatch. “It has everything you could ask for form demand perspective, and we are seeing that push up ticket prices.”
The first game of the series will take place in Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, at 8:08 ET. Fans will have to pay at least $700 just to get into the stadium, according to Leyden.
Average ticket prices for tonight’s matchup and other games set to take place in Los Angeles are around $1,700, according to SeatGeek. Ticket prices for games held in New York are slightly higher at around $2,300 each on average, partly because Yankee Stadium accommodates fewer fans than Dodger Stadium does.
“You can definitely get tickets for less, and certainly for more,” Leyden added. “Tickets are really hot in both markets.”
How hot are they? Leyden noted that average ticket prices for the 2024 World Series are comparable to those for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concerts in the U.S.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Leyden said he’s seen demand both increase and decrease for sports championships, with prices dipping for tonight’s game over the course of the day — given that the first pitch will be thrown out in just a few hours. But it can be hard to predict the direction in which ticket prices move.
“Sometimes prices come down for championship events, sometimes they go up,” he said.
On resale sites like SeatGeek, the market determines the price. Sellers who list tickets for too much money won’t have any buyers. Folks who don’t set prices high enough will see their tickets sell quickly, but leave money on the table.
StubHub spokesperson Adam Budelli said 2024 World Series ticket purchases on the resale platform have already outpaced sales for last year’s MLB championship series, and that this year’s tournament will be the best-selling World Series in history.
“Get-in” prices for the cheapest available tickets to Game 2 on Saturday night are holding steady at around $950 per ticket, Budelli said.
Pricing will be more dynamic as the series progresses, based on the outcome of each game and fan speculation.
The World Series Championship is determined by the best out of seven games, meaning the first team to win four games wins the title. In the event that one team sweeps the first four games, Games 5 through 7 won’t take place.
That said, Budelli noted that it’s better for fans to purchase tickets to later games now, given that prices are holding steady and that sellers refund buyers 100% of the ticket price if a game never happens.
“Tickets to those games will only go up in price from here,” he said.
Budelli offered another insight for buying tickets: Typically, the best time to buy seats is 24-48 hours before the game, after the market has settled. This is to avoid peak-demand windows when prices spike, he said.
“We sometimes see ticket prices go up closer to the games, because of the amount of people shopping who have been waiting,” he said.