Get a free Nintendo Switch with your next mobile phone deal Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission.Fonehouse is offering a free Nintendo Switch with its mobile phone deals. Image: Pexels TL;DR: Fonehouse is offering a free Nintendo Switch or PS4 with its mobile phone deals for Black Friday. Mobile phone deals have been the undisputed stars of Black Friday in 2019, and just when we thought the deals couldn't possibly get any better, they do exactly that. Fonehouse has already delivered loads of great deals on mobile phone contracts, with some of the latest handsets included in its sale. The online retailer has taken things up a notch with its latest promotion however, and is now offering a free Nintendo Switch or PS4 with its mobile phone deals. You can pick up handsets like the Apple iPhone XR, Honor 8S, Huawei P Smart, and Samsung Galaxy A20e at low rates, with the free gifts thrown in as the icing on the cake. Anyone looking for a new contract may as well capitalise on this deal, as free consoles don't come around very often. Fonehouse keeps raising the standards this Black Friday, and we're all for it.
02 The Best Phone and Smartwatch Deals for Black Friday If you have an iPhone, an Apple Watch is the best smartwatch to get—anything Series 3 or higher will serve you well. There are decent alternatives below though, all of which work on Android and iOS. Apple Watch Series 3 for $170 ($30 off) Walmart, Best Buy ($189), Target ($170), Amazon
The Apple Watch Series 3 is one of our favorite fitness watches and priced anywhere under $200 is a steal. Yes, it's a little more than two years old now, but it still holds up with a great screen and day-long battery life. It can still run the latest version of Apple's excellent smartwatch operating system too. Apple Watch Series 4 for $299 ($100 off) Best Buy You only need to buy the latest Apple Watch Series 5 if you desperately want a screen that always displays the time. If you don't care about that as much, and if you don't mind twisting your arm to wake up the screen so you can see the clock, the Series 4 is still a great option. Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) for $379 ($20 off) Amazon, Walmart It's not much of a deal, but considering the Apple Watch Series 5 is so new, this is likely the best discount you'll see for some time. The Series 5 (8/10, WIRED Recommends) doesn't reinvent the wheel, or square in this case, but it does bring features like an always-on display so you can always see the time without having to raise the watch. Samsung Galaxy Watch 42 mm for $250 ($80 off) Amazon, Samsung, Target, Best Buy This watch might be a year old, but it's still good value at this price. You can respond to notifications, track workouts and sleep, and it can last around two days if you're not using it too heavily. It's best paired with a Samsung phone, but it works just as well with other Android devices; some functionality is limited when connected to an iPhone. Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 for $250 ($50 off) Amazon, Samsung, Walmart, Best Buy, Target The new Galaxy Watch Active 2 has a digital bezel that lets you scroll through the interface cleanly, and gives the wearable a more minimalist look. The improved heart rate sensors allow for more accurate fitness tracking, there's an electrocardiogram function (though it's
still in a research phase), and the battery can last a little more than a day. We've linked the larger 44 mm model above, but you can get the 40 mm for less. Fossil Sport for $149 ($130 off) Fossil ($149), Amazon ($165), Walmart ($165), Best Buy ($165), Target ($165) The Fossil Sport was the first Wear OS watch to be powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chip. The interface is still not as smooth as the one on an Apple Watch, but if you want stay on top of notifications and do some light fitness tracking, Fossil's watch is a solid option, especially at $150. Fossil sells it for a little less than other retailers. Also check out the other smartwatches on Fossil's site, which are seeing up to 50 percent off select styles if you use the promo code INTHEBAG at checkout. On Cyber Monday, use the code MONDAY at checkout to see up to a 70 percent discount on sale items. Fitbit Versa 2 for $149 ($50 off) Amazon, Target, Best Buy The Fitbit Versa 2 leans a little more toward fitness tracker compared to others on this list, but it's undeniably a smartwatch. You can see notifications and even respond to them (if you're on Android), and Alexa is onboard, so you can ask Amazon's assistant anything. Our reviewer, Adrienne So, said the Versa 2's (6/10, WIRED Recommends) software interface isn't great and she had a few connectivity issues, but the watch can last five days and can track your sleep—two things the Apple Watch can't do.
03 Mobile Phone Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals (2019) Compared by Retail Egg Cell phone Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2019 deals are live now, here's all the best Android & Apple cell phone Black Friday & Cyber Monday savings BOSTON, Nov. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Find an updated list of Black Friday & Cyber Monday cell phone deals, featuring savings on line plans and unlocked Samsung Galaxy,
Google Pixel 4, Apple iPhone 11 and more Android smartphones . Links to deals are listed below and provided by the Black Friday & Cyber Monday team at Retail Egg. Black Friday 2019 Expert Guide Logo Best cell phone deals: ● Save up to 75% on a wide range of Apple iPhones at AT&T - check the latest deals on the iPhone 11 Pro & Pro Max, iPhone XS, XR & 8 ● Get $600 off a wide range of flagship Android smartphones at Verizon - when you switch with Unlimited ● Save up to 56% on a wide range of Samsung Galaxy smartphones - featuring discounts on the latest Galaxy S10, Note10 & S10+ smartphones with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB & 1TB storage ● Get iPhone 11 for $0/mo when you trade in your iPhone 6s or newer in ANY condition - at Sprint.com (offer ends 12/5) ● Save over 60% off select phones at the Boost Mobile Black Friday sale - online only ● Save up to $700 on Apple iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max & iPhone 11 - at AT&T ● Save up to 70% on a wide range of Straight Talk no contract cell phones and line plans at the Straight Talk online store - save on a wide range of new and reconditioned iPhones, LG, Samsung Galaxy smartphones & more Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales run for a limited time. For the full range of live deals check out Amazon's Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals page and Walmart's Black Friday & Cyber Monday home page. Retail Egg earns commissions from purchases made using the links provided. Nearly all cell phone models on the market allow users to connect to the internet easily. The way people access information and even do business has changed due to the smartphone. With a simple tap on a mobile screen, one can be updated on the latest news or shop the newest unlocked phone model.
How long do Amazon and Walmart's Black Friday events last? This year Black Friday occurs on the 29th of November, while Cyber Monday is on the 2nd of December. Story continues Black Friday on Amazon lasts longer than just the four-day weekend that starts on Thanksgiving Day. To start, Amazon builds up shopper interest with their 'Countdown to Black Friday' promotion, which provides shoppers a taste of the deals to come during Black Friday Deals Week itself. Amazon's deals are typically available until Cyber Monday in early December. Walmart also kicks off the holiday shopping season very early this year, as its Early Deals Drop begins on October 25 at midnight. Online shoppers can visit Walmart.com to find discounts on selected items across a variety of categories such as electronics, kitchenware, toys and more. Black Friday deals are usually available in Walmart stores starting on Thanksgiving Day (November 28). Online shoppers can get a headstart, with deals typically appearing on Walmart.com the previous day. The majority of Black Friday's special discounts usually apply until Cyber Monday only. Amazon usually stretches that period with its Cyber Monday Deals Week extending holiday savings until the next weekend.
How to put a link in your Instagram bio on desktop or mobile
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Š Jeff Chiu/AP Whether you use Instagram to follow your favorite celebrities and businesses, promote your own projects, or simply to stay in touch with and share snapshots from your life with family and friends, Instagram has a little something for everyone. You can even use your Instagram profile to share details about yourself, like work projects and professional endeavors, or even charitable organizations you support by placing links in your bio. Adding a link in your Instagram profile takes only a few seconds and can be done via the Instagram website on your Mac or PC or via the mobile app for iPhone or Android. Once the link is added, anyone who visits your profile page will be able to click on it and visit the site you recommend. Here's how to do it. Check out the products mentioned in this article: MacBook Pro (From $1,299.99 at Best Buy) Lenovo IdeaPad 130 (From $299.99 at Best Buy) iPhone 11 (From $699.99 at Best Buy) Samsung Galaxy S10 (From $899.99 at Best Buy) How to put a link in your Instagram bio on desktop 1. Go to Instagram.com and log in using your username and password. 2. On your home screen, click on your username on the upper-right hand side of your screen to go to your profile page. 3. Click on "Edit Profile" next to your username. 4. In the "Website" box, type the address of the site you want to include on your Instagram profile.
Š Jennifer Still/Business Insider 5. Click "Submit" at the bottom of the page to save your changes. How to put a link in your Instagram bio on the app 1. On your phone's home screen, tap the Instagram icon to open the app. 2. On the lower-right hand corner of your screen, tap the icon of your profile photo to be taken to your profile page. 3. Tap on "Edit Profile" at the top of the screen.
Š Jennifer Still/Business Insider 4. In the "Website" field, add the website address you wish to add to your Instagram bio.
Š Jennifer Still/Business Insider 5. Click "Done" in the upper-right hand corner of the screen when you're finished. Related coverage from How To Do Everything: Tech:
02 Mobile phone ban introduced to public schools in Tasmania The Tasmanian government has announced it will ban mobile phones during school hours at all public schools in the state, claiming the move will create a better learning environment for students. From term two next year, students from primary school to year 12 will be required to have their phones switched off and put away from the time they arrive to school until the end of the school day. A review will be undertaken after 12 months of the ban being implemented, the state government said.
"While electronic devices have a place in learning, we also need to acknowledge the issues that can occur when their use is not regulated such as cyberbullying and serious distraction," said Minister for Education and Training Jeremy Rockliff. "The decision follows significant consultation with educators, students and their families, and brings Tasmania in line with other states which have moved to impose restrictions on mobile phones. "Importantly, a number of schools have already implemented a ban with principals reporting an increase in student wellbeing and more face to face interaction between students. I want this for all Tasmanian schools." See also: Parenting in a digital age: How screen time affects children and what to do about it (TechRepublic) Rockliff added that exemptions will be made for "special circumstances", such as where a student needs to monitor a health condition or is under direct instruction of a teacher to use it for educational purposes. The state government has also proposed that students in year 11 and 12 are given an "optout" option, which is subject to approval from each school association. Federal Minister for Education Dan Tehan has welcomed the move by the Tasmanian government. "When you talk to students, teachers and parents at schools where mobile phones are banned they will tell you that student performance improves and children are playing at lunchtime again," he said. "Banning mobile phones gives students the opportunity to concentrate, think, learn, play and engage." The ban by the Tasmanian government follows similar actions that have been taken by the Victorian and Western Australian governments. In August, the Victorian government committed AU$12 million to help schools to deliver storage solutions to securely store student mobile phones.
Each school will be able to apply for funding that can be used towards secure storage resources, such as purchasing or upgrading lockers or new padlocks for existing lockers, lockable pouches for schools that do not have lockers or sufficient space, or secure storage cupboards. Data released last week by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) showed that in 2018, 32% of Australian children owned a mobile phone, with a further 16% having access to one. The analysis of Roy Morgan data also showed that one in four kids who are 6-7 years old had or used a mobile phone. The research also compared the usage of mobile phones by children on a state by state basis. It showed those in NSW and the ACT had the highest access, with 52% of kids in those states owning or having access to a mobile, up from 44% in 2013. While the lowest was in Queensland with 43% of kids aged 6-13 years had access to a mobile phone. ACMA said the most common reasons for kids to use mobile phones were to play games at 70%, take photos at 67%, use apps at 64%, and call their family at 57%. Related Coverage YouTube to disable comments on videos featuring all minors Upping efforts to protect young people on its platform. Australian government offers AU$10m in grants for children's online safety The grants will be made available for non-profits to deliver online safety education initiatives. Twitter updates reporting guidelines to include people with disabilities The social media platform has updated its guidelines to include content directed against people with disabilities as a violation of its policy. New research centre receives AU$62m to study children's digital lives
The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child will examine the digital lives of Australian children from birth to eight years old.
03 Mobile Phone Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals (2019) Compared by Retail Egg Cell phone Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2019 deals are live now, here's all the best Android & Apple cell phone Black Friday & Cyber Monday savings BOSTON, Nov. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Find an updated list of Black Friday & Cyber Monday cell phone deals, featuring savings on line plans and unlocked Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel 4, Apple iPhone 11 and more Android smartphones . Links to deals are listed below and provided by the Black Friday & Cyber Monday team at Retail Egg. Black Friday 2019 Expert Guide Logo Best cell phone deals: ● Save up to 75% on a wide range of Apple iPhones at AT&T - check the latest deals on the iPhone 11 Pro & Pro Max, iPhone XS, XR & 8 ● Get $600 off a wide range of flagship Android smartphones at Verizon - when you switch with Unlimited ● Save up to 56% on a wide range of Samsung Galaxy smartphones - featuring discounts on the latest Galaxy S10, Note10 & S10+ smartphones with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB & 1TB storage ● Get iPhone 11 for $0/mo when you trade in your iPhone 6s or newer in ANY condition - at Sprint.com (offer ends 12/5) ● Save over 60% off select phones at the Boost Mobile Black Friday sale - online only ● Save up to $700 on Apple iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max & iPhone 11 - at AT&T
â—? Save up to 70% on a wide range of Straight Talk no contract cell phones and line plans at the Straight Talk online store - save on a wide range of new and reconditioned iPhones, LG, Samsung Galaxy smartphones & more Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales run for a limited time. For the full range of live deals check out Amazon's Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals page and Walmart's Black Friday & Cyber Monday home page. Retail Egg earns commissions from purchases made using the links provided. Nearly all cell phone models on the market allow users to connect to the internet easily. The way people access information and even do business has changed due to the smartphone. With a simple tap on a mobile screen, one can be updated on the latest news or shop the newest unlocked phone model. How long do Amazon and Walmart's Black Friday events last? This year Black Friday occurs on the 29th of November, while Cyber Monday is on the 2nd of December. Story continues Black Friday on Amazon lasts longer than just the four-day weekend that starts on Thanksgiving Day. To start, Amazon builds up shopper interest with their 'Countdown to Black Friday' promotion, which provides shoppers a taste of the deals to come during Black Friday Deals Week itself. Amazon's deals are typically available until Cyber Monday in early December. Walmart also kicks off the holiday shopping season very early this year, as its Early Deals Drop begins on October 25 at midnight. Online shoppers can visit Walmart.com to find discounts on selected items across a variety of categories such as electronics, kitchenware, toys and more. Black Friday deals are usually available in Walmart stores starting on Thanksgiving Day (November 28). Online shoppers can get a headstart, with deals typically appearing on Walmart.com the previous day. The majority of Black Friday's special discounts usually apply until Cyber Monday only. Amazon usually stretches that period with its Cyber Monday Deals Week extending holiday savings until the next weekend. About Retail Egg: Retail Egg shares e-commerce deals news. As an Amazon Associate Retail Egg earns from qualifying purchases.
