Smartphones

By Becca Lunt Technology

03 Oct: Lively from Best Buy Health unveils new Jitterbug Smart4 to keep older adults connected

An easy-to-use smartphone backed by a caring team of individuals, ready to help you whenever you need. That is what Lively from Best Buy Health aimed for when they designed the new Jitterbug Smart4.

With large screens and easy to read menus to help you navigate the device, the Jitterbug Smart4 is for older adults who want the convenience of a smartphone but designed with their needs in mind.

Now available on Lively.com and BestBuy.com, the Jitterbug Smart4 features:

A large 6.7″ screen with easy list-based menu
Powerful, clear dual speakers
Long-lasting, fast-charging battery
Urgent Response button for help, 24/7
Video chat and voice typing
High-quality camera
Live call captioning (real-time speech-to-text)
Library of how-to guides right on the phone

Empowering older adults to age at home

Along with all these amazing technical features, Jitterbug Smart4 can also connect you with our team of empathetic and caring team members, who are available 24/7/365, to assist with a variety of needs.

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By Best Buy Technology

11 Feb: New Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Devices Coming to Best Buy

Samsung on Tuesday unveiled three new devices that make up the Galaxy S20 5G lineup: Galaxy S20 5G, Galaxy S20+ 5G and Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. The phones fundamentally change the way we capture and experience our world, introducing a new camera, resulting in crisp image quality.

And you can save up to $850 on Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, S20+ 5G or S20 Ultra 5G with pre-order, qualified activation and trade-in at Best Buy. Pre-orders begin Feb. 21.

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G and S20+ 5G

The Galaxy S20 5G and S20+ 5G provide access to new and improved features with greater speed.

By Katie Huggins Technology

16 May: What 5G mobile means for you

The 5G mobile network is one of the most-talked about topics in tech news these days. But what is it, and what does it mean for you?

It can be hard to keep up with the buzz, so we talked with Best Buy’s mobile experts to get the latest. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about 5G and how it will affect your mobile devices.

What is 5G?

5G is the latest generation of wireless technology. It’s a new kind of network that has greater speeds and responsiveness compared with its predecessor, 4G.

By Katie Huggins Technology

18 Oct: Google Pixel 3 is now available at Best Buy

Google announced its latest lineup of tech last week, including the newest addition to the Pixel family: Pixel 3 and 3 XL.

Pixel smartphones are known for their incredible photography, quick charge and built-in Google Assistant, and the Pixel 3 brings even more of these signature features. That means a brilliant camera, more charging capabilities and even more help from your Google Assistant.

(And as a bonus, Verizon customers will get a $100 Best Buy gift card with qualified activation on a Verizon plan.

By Best Buy Technology

04 Oct: New Google Products For Home, and Away From Home

Google has been busy coming up with new products to make our lives easier, and now you can get them at Best Buy.

Just announced today, these new gadgets span from voice assistants to smartphones to virtual reality headsets.

Let’s start with the Google Home Mini. It’s little, yes, but it can do big things. Powered by Google Assistant, it’s designed to fit in anywhere, so you can scatter Minis throughout multiple rooms in your house. It has far-field microphones that can hear you even if there’s music playing or loud background noise.

By Best Buy Technology

23 Aug: Order Your Samsung Galaxy Note8 at Best Buy Starting Thursday

Samsung has announced the arrival of its newest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Note8. And if you want to be among the first to get it, you can order it from Best Buy starting Thursday, Aug. 24.

Customers ordering Samsung’s latest smartphone on a Verizon, AT&T or Sprint plan can save up to $150 at Best Buy.

For those who don’t want to be tied to a carrier, the unlocked version of the Galaxy Note8 is also available for order now, and 24-month financing is available exclusively for customers using their My Best Buy Credit Card.

By Best Buy Technology

19 Jul: Best Buy is Exclusive U.S. Retailer With Coral Blue Galaxy S8, S8+

Starting this Friday, there’s a cool new color to choose from if you’re shopping for a new Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+: Coral Blue. And Best Buy is the only retailer in the U.S. where you can get it.

The new phone is available on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint – and there will even be an unlocked version too, for those who don’t want to be tied to a contract.

The best part of all? The price. Starting this Friday, July 21, for a limited time only, customers can get up to $400 off with a qualified purchase or activation.

By John Vomhof Jr. Company News

27 May: Best Buy Aims To Simplify Smartphone Shopping

The smartphone industry has changed significantly in recent years as the category as evolved because of changes like installment billing, unlimited data plans and the proliferation of prepaid and unlocked devices.

This shift has created more options and choice for consumers, but it has also made it more confusing and complicated to choose the right device and plan.

That’s why Best Buy is revamping the mobile departments in our stores and enhancing the online presence at BestBuy.com to create a better, easier, more seamless shopping experience for customers.

By Best Buy PR News Alerts Technology

09 May: Pre-Order Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ at Best Buy

Been dying to get your hands on Samsung’s latest smartphone, but don’t want to be tied to a carrier or plan? You’re in luck. Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are now available for pre-order, and Best Buy is the exclusive unlocked retail partner where you can get one.

The popularity of unlocked phones has been growing rapidly, with an estimated 28 million people in the U.S. owning one. With unlocked phones, you skip signing a contract with a carrier.

By Best Buy Technology

21 Apr: Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+ Now Available at Best Buy

The wait is finally over. The much-anticipated Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ smartphones are now available at Best Buy and BestBuy.com, along with a bunch of new accessories to protect and power them.

Customers who pre-ordered their new phones (and saved up to $100) will get an email when their devices are ready to be picked up, or when the devices are shipped to their homes.

Didn’t pre-order? No problem. You can visit your local Best Buy store or BestBuy.com

By Best Buy PR News Alerts Technology

29 Mar: Save Big When You Pre-Order the New Samsung Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+ at Best Buy

It’s a good day for Samsung fans.

Today, Samsung announced two new phones to its lineup: The Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. And Best Buy has some of the best pre-order deals for each of the new phones.

Best Buy customers will get up to $100 off the Galaxy S8+ and $50 off the Galaxy S8 when they pre-order on BestBuy.com or in their local Best Buy stores.

The kicker: On top of the Best Buy discount, customers will also get a free Samsung Gear VR with a controller, and $50 of bonus Oculus content, plus select deals available for AT&T, Verizon and Sprint customers.

By Natalie Albers Lifestyle

21 Mar: Don’t Let Your Data Break the Bank on Vacation

The only thing worse than having to leave a glorious vacation is coming home to a gigantic wireless phone bill. All that social media posting, picture sharing and video chatting can add up to a pricey souvenir nobody wants.

People like Eddie Rojas, manager of the Best Buy Mobile store in the Dolphin Mall near Miami, have seen the faces of folks suffering from data overindulgence.

“Panicked parents are who we get,” he said. “Kids aren’t too worried about their data because a lot of times it’s mom and dad who pay the bill.

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