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You can now use your Google Play balance to pay for subscriptions to Music All Access and Newsstand
It’s a small change on paper, but one that could make a world of difference for those stock piling Play Store credit using Google Opinion Rewards. In an update to Google’s support page titled “Google Play balance uses and restrictions,” it seems Google has added the ability to use Google Play credit when paying for subscriptions to Google Play Music All Access, or Google Play Newsstand. And well — that’s pretty much the long and short of it.
The Play credit is being restricted to just those two subscriptions for now and for anyone currently hanging onto Google Play Music All Access’ special introductory rate ($8), you should be able to cancel and reactivate again using your Google Play balance for the same lower rate. We’ve seen reports of this working out fine for many a folks, as long as they renewed before their service month had expired.
While we’re not entirely sure when this change was made, it’s nice to see Google providing additional payment options. We know what’s going on our Christmas wishlist (hint: Google Play giftcards).
Thanks, Crimzn!
Android Deals: Samsung tablets, hoverboards, and Halloween movies
This week we’ve got more great deals on Android devices, accessories, and Halloween favorites. You can get your start with 3D printing, travel back to the future with a hoverboard, play baseball on your phone, listen to some great classic tunes, and watch a scary movie. It’s all right here in our list of great deals, but act fast before they disappear! Happy Halloween!
Hardware & Accessories
Save $30 on the Samsung Galaxy S 8.4. Arguably the best Android tablet (before the Nexus 9 came around) can be yours for just $370 from Newegg. This is the white WiFi model with 16GB of storage and 3GB of RAM. [Newegg.com]
28 USB Ports & One Hub To Rule Them All. You probably have a ton of devices that can be charged with USB cables. This also means that you probably don’t have nearly enough USB ports to charge them all. Enter the MondoHub: 28 ports for all your charging needs, and it’s currently $40 off. [AndroidArea]
Get 30% off a floating waterproof speaker. Bluetooth speakers are extremely handy if you don’t want to put your phone in harm’s way. A waterproof speaker is the perfect example of this. Why risk putting your smartphone near water when you can toss the Miccus Waterproof speaker right in? [Woot]
Take 25% off your start to 3D printing. Everyone wants a 3D printer right now, but the prices are still pretty high. There are a few entry-level devices that can get your foot in the door for a relatively low price. The Portabee GO is one of those products. Right now you can get one for less than $1,000. Not a bad start. [AndroidArea]
Go back to the future with hoverboard and Nike Air Mag. One of the coolest things to come from the Back to the Future trilogy is the iconic hoverboard. Several generations of kids have wished for this mythical toy. You can’t have the real thing yet, but this electric skateboard is pretty close. For good measure you’ll get a pair of 2015 Nike Air Mags. [AndroidArea]
Apps & Games
Apps
- Calendar Status PRO – $0.99
- Camera ZOOM FX Premium – $1.99
- Pure HDR Camera Pro – $0.99
- My Backup Pro – $2.99
- Pixel Fleet – $0.99
Games
- Frozen Synapse – $2.99
- Jewellust – $1.99
- R.B.I. Baseball 14 – $1.99
- Boogey Boy – $0.99
- Hitman GO – $1.99
Music & Media
Music
- Hi Infidelity – REO Speedwagon – $5.00
On An Island – David Gilmour – $5.00 - The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking – Roger Waters – $5.00
- British Steel – Judas Priest - $5.00
- Settle – Disclosure – $0.99
- Sound of a Woman – Keisza – $5.99
- In The Lonely Hour - Sam Smith – $0.99
- Ultraviolence – Lana Del Rey – $5.99
Movies & TV
- The Addams Family – $2.99
- Hotel Transylvania – $2.99
- Hocus Pocus – $2.99
- Labyrinth – $2.99
- 28 Weeks Later – $2.99
- Cabin in the Woods – $2.99
- The Following Season 2 – $18.99
- Halloween Wars Season 4 – $4.99
- Ghost Adventures Season 7 – $6.99
- Tales from the Crypt Season 7 – $13.99
Obesity crisis be damned, slick new Taco Bell app lets you order food ahead of time
We warned you to stock up on toilet paper and you now can order food ahead of time using Taco Bell’s brand new app. Fresh off the Google Play Store, the new Taco Bell app allows you to skip the line and customize your orders with wherever you crave, straight from the couch/office/toilet. Taco Bell’s entire lineup of pseudo Mexican cuisine are all here, separated by category right inside the app which we have to admit, looks pretty damn slick. It’s not Material, but we dig it.
After choosing your dish, you’ll have to pick your location (some items aren’t available at every location) and from there, you’ll be able to customize orders by seeing “what’s included.” Each individual ingredient can be swiped showing you pricing for things like extra sour cream, or removing something entirely (like guacamole).
There’s also a tab for “add-ons” which gives you access to Taco Bell’s wide range of ingredients like onions, bacon, potatoes, or anything else your fatass is into (we usually go with a cup of nacho cheese sauce and just drink it out of a straw). It’s pretty robust and the fact that all this is possible without having to scream an order into a broken intercom system is the best idea we’ve seen in awhile.
Once your done, you’ll be to see your total and can check out using either a reloadable Taco Bell card, or traditional credit/debit card. If you feel like you’ll be using this method or ordering frequently, you can save your card info or even view your order history for quick checkout. You can even choose how you’d like to pick up your food, via drive thru or inside the restaurant. Bloody hell, Taco Bell. You’ve just won my business.
Check out the app already on the Google Play Store by hitting the link below. Now, if only the Taco Bell app took advantage of the newly launched Google Fit app to add 1 hour of extra activity for every burrito supreme ordered. Now there’s an idea.
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