Get ready: iPhone 14 launch date soon, PS5 restock tomorrow and Back to School deals now
Rely on me: I'll track iPhone 14 trade-in offers for you (because you've already been asking how to get the cheapest price)
Your friendly neighborhood Swider-Man here in NYC ๐ธ๏ธ,
๐ค Guess who dug up the memos for the next GameStop PS5 restock?
Iโve got the full details on the GameStop PS5 restock (happening Friday & Saturday), weโre hearing that the iPhone 14 release date may be earlier than expected and Iโm hunting down Back to School deals for subscribers who ask. Follow me on Twitter, too.
๐ Todayโs Walmart deals / ๐ซ Walmart B2S deals / ๐ป Walmart laptops
๐ฆ Samsung deals: Fold 4 / Flip 4 / Watch 5 / Buds 2 Pro
๐ธ B&H Photo deals / ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ป Great MacBook deals
๐ท๏ธ Todayโs Best Buy deals / ๐ซ Best Buy B2S deals / ๐ป Best Buy laptops
๐ฎ PlayStation Plus discount code / ๐ฉ Xbox Game Pass Ultimate discount
Hereโs everything happening today:
iPhone 14 launch date is September 7, according to Apple leaks expert
โก๏ธ The Shortcut Skinny: iPhone 14
๐ Launch: iPhone 14 event likely Wednesday, September 7 at 1pm ET (rumor)
๐๏ธ Pre-order: Order time is expected Friday, September 9 at 8am ET (rumor)
๐ Shipments: In stores / at your doorstep Friday, September 16 (rumor)
โ What else? Apple Watch 8 release date (new rugged edition rumored)
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ Source: Reliable Apple leaks expert Mark Gurman
๐ Confirmed? Not until Apple sends โSpecial Eventโ invites to press
The big rumor โ not confirmed by Apple yet โ is that the iPhone 14 launch event will be September 7 (the iPhone 14 release date would then be September 16). Thatโs one week earlier than many of the blogs were predicting; I had a hunch in a fun article Why the iPhone 14 may be announced one week earlier than expected by reading too far into the iPhone release history โ I was off by just one day (itโs usually a Tuesday).
โก๏ธ Your feedback on trade-in deals: Youโve already replied to my emails asking about iPhone 14 trade-in offers (meaning trading in an older iPhone to reduce the cost of the iPhone 14), and Iโll keep track of them for you once Apple announces its new iPhone.
These Samsung trade-in deals did really, really well
Iโll do the same for my Apple followers
Exclusive: PS5 restock at GameStop stores August 19
โก๏ธ The Shortcut Skinny: PS5 restock
๐ At GameStop stores, Friday, August 19 and Saturday, August 20
๐ณ Only for PowerUp Rewards Pro memberships on Friday
๐ For the first time, leftovers can be purchases by non-members
๐ PS5 Disc bundled with Madden NFL 23 (a game you donโt have yet)
๐ฐ This PS5 restock is $100 cheaper than prior GameStop restocks!
Big update: The next GameStop PS5 restock date is tomorrow, Friday, August 19, and I have the details on the three Sony PlayStation 5 bundles and how much each of them will cost, according to my exclusive PS5 restock sources. These restock sources are reliable and theyโre how Iโve been able to build up credibility as the PS5 restock expert. I trust them.
There are four different things about this particular PS5 restock, including a new low price for GameStopโs PS5 Disc and PS5 Digital bundles. Iโll go over each of the four distinctions. It almost makes up for the fact that the anticipated Walmart PS5 restock for August hasnโt happened โ yet. But itโs coming.
Netflix's ad-supported tier might not let you download shows to watch offline
โก๏ธ The Shortcut Skinny: More like โNotflixโ
๐ Netflixโs upcoming ad-supported tier could lose one of the streamerโs best features
โ Code in the Netflix iOS app points to offline viewing being removed
๐คทโโ๏ธ The cheapest Netflix plan wonโt let you download shows to watch on the go
Apple Watch 8 release date: here's when it is coming out, according to leaks expert
โก๏ธ The Shortcut Skinny: Apple Watch 8
โ What? Three new versions of the Apple Watch for 2022
๐ชจ Rock solid rumor: Rugged Apple Watch 8 with a bigger screen
๐ Launch: Apple Watch 8 event likely Wednesday, September 7 at 1pm ET
๐๏ธ Pre-order: Order time is expected Friday, September 9 at 8am ET
๐ Shipments: Allegedly in stores on Friday, September 16
๐ฑ What else? iPhone 14 is also expected in four different models
Nintendo wants to boost Switch supply by shrinking the size of the console's box
โก๏ธ The Shortcut Skinny: Switching it up
๐ค Nintendo is reportedly shrinking the size of the Switchโs retail box by 20%
๐ณ๏ธ The move should let Nintendo put more Switch consoles into each shipment
๐ป Itโll also reduce shipping costs, as Nintendo can shift more units at once
Walmart Plus to add Paramount Plus as a way to rival Amazon Prime
โก๏ธ The Shortcut Skinny: Everyone Plus
๐ Walmart Plus subscribers will get access to Paramount Plus streaming
๐ Itโs the basic Paramount Plus plan with commercials worth $4.99/mo
๐ฐ Walmart+ is $12.95/mo or $98/yr for perks like free shipping with no order minimum, same-day grocery delivery, early access to deals and fuel discounts
๐ Spotify Premium free for six months is also a fairly overlooked W+ perk
๐ โโ๏ธ Walmart was also said to be in talks for Disney, Peacock before the deal, but thatโs likely over and done with now
๐คผ Itโs another way in which Walmart is gearing up to counter Amazon Prime
Google's Android 13 release date surprises Pixel owners โ what's new
โก๏ธ The Shortcut Skinny: Android 13
๐ค Googleโs Android 13 release date is earlier than anyone had expected
๐ฑ The Android 13 update is compatible with the Pixel 4, 5, 6 series of devices
๐ Coming soon: Samsung, OnePlus, Asus, Moto, etc at โa later dateโ
๐ Adds theme personalization, extra security and cross-device support
Samsung Odyssey Ark price and release date: the ultimate gaming monitor costs $3,499
โก๏ธ The Shortcut Skinny: Odyssey Ark
๐บ What? Samsungโs ultimate gaming monitor and sequel to the popular G9
๐ฐ Price? $3,500, but $300 off with pre-order bonuses
๐ Wait, how much? Yes, $3,500, but with leading specs & performance
๐ Release date: Early September
๐ฎ Whoโs it for? Gamers who want a bigger & better Odyssey G9
๐ Size: 55โ with a 1000R curvature and multi-window support
โ๏ธ Full Samsung Odyssey Ark specs below: 165Hz fresh rate, 1ms response time, Mini LED, HDR, VRR, AMD Freesync Premium Pro, cockpit mode