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Best Verizon prepaid Android phones (August 2016)

Verizon Wireless isn't necessarily known for their massive selection of prepaid devices, but there are a few Android phones out there that stand above the rest. We've already taken a look at the best Verizon Android phones out there, but now we're going to walk you through the best smartphones on Verizon's prepaid network.

Editor's note: We will be updating this list as more devices launch.

Update, August 2016: We made no changes to our list this month.

Samsung Galaxy S7

Samsung did a killer job with their 2015 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Design-wise, many would say those two phones were close to perfect. The company forwent a plastic design and instead included glass front and back panels with an aluminum frame. They weren't without their flaws, though. The S6 and S6 Edge didn't offer expandable storage or removable batteries — two features Samsung has been known to include in all its smartphones for years.

Now the Galaxy S7 has made its way to the masses, and it fixes many of the problems the S6 line introduced last year. While it don't offer a removable battery, Samsung included expandable storage on the handset in case the 32GB of on-board storage isn't enough. Samsung mostly stuck to the same design this time around, though they did shrink down the camera bump on the back and made the device a little thicker to make room for larger battery.

In terms of specs, this is a top-of-the-line smartphone. It comes with a Quad HD Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, 4GB of RAM, a great 12MP rear-facing camera and it runs the latest version of Android. Seriously, this is an incredible smartphone. It's a little pricey, but all in all, we think the high asking price is worth it.

Specs

5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577ppi
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4GB of RAM
32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Non-removable 3000mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152g

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5

It's hard denying that Samsung has always been the king of large-screened smartphones, and that still holds true today. With its crystal clear 5.7-inch display, powerful Exynos 7420 CPU and killer 16 MP rear-facing camera, the Galaxy Note 5 is one of the best Android phones available on the market right now.

It's an all-around solid device, boasting an all-glass chassis that's similar to that of the Galaxy S6. It comes with an improved S Pen and some great multitasking features that will make it easy to get work done. The software is much more clean and simple than we've seen from the company in the past, too.

With all of that said, though, this device doesn't come without its caveats. Samsung's decision to omit the microSD card slot and removable battery has been a controversial one over the past few weeks, especially among Samsung die-hards. Even with these notable omissions, the Note 5 can still be considered one of the best out there.

Specs

5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 resolution, 518 ppi
Samsung Exynos 7420 processor
4 GB of RAM
32/64 GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
16 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera
Non-removable 3000 mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm, 171 g

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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)

The Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) is a lot of phone for a small amount of money. It sports a 5.0-inch 720p Super AMOLED display, plenty of RAM, expandable storage up to 256GB, and even has a removable battery. You can pick up this device for just over $100, which is a really great price considering the specs it offers.

Specs

5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with 1280 x 720 resolution, 294ppi
Quad-core 1.2GHz Exynos 3475 processor
1.5GB of RAM
8/16GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Removable 2600mAh battery
Android 5.1 Lollipop
142.3 x 71 x 7.9mm, 138g

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Samsung Galaxy J3 arrives on Verizon for just $110

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Motorola Moto E (2015)

The original Moto E was one of the best low-cost Android smartphones around, and its successor, the Moto E (2015) brings even more value to the table, with it now being capable of high-speed internet access via 4G LTE. The latest edition of the device brings a lot of small enhancements along the way as well, including a slightly larger display, updated processing package, more built-in storage, a front-facing camera, and a larger battery that allows for extremely impressive battery life.

Specs

4.5-inch display with 960 x 540 resolution, 245 ppi
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
1 GB of RAM
8 GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 32 GB
5 MP rear camera, VGA front camera
Non-removable 2390 mAh battery
Android 5.1 Lollipop
129.8 x 66.8 x 12.2 mm, 145 g

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How do like our list? Is there any device you'd add or remove when it comes to pricing categories? Let us know your opinions in the comments!

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge update: Samsung Cloud and security improvements

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We have gotten pretty used to software updates ever since those monthly security patches started rolling out. This is why we no longer make as much of a fuss about updates, but this time Samsung is giving some of you a very nice treat.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are getting a 151.89 MB update. It includes the security updates for the month of July, performance improvements, Bluetooth fixes and GPS upgrades. But that is not all, and the cherry on top is a bit of a surprise.

The OTA update also comes with Samsung Cloud, which was introduced with the Galaxy Note 7… a phone that isn't even out yet. This means the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are officially the first phones to get Samsung Cloud.

This tool makes it possible to backup, sync and restore your files. It is a great tool for switching devices, or for those who often reset their phones to factory settings. You can save contacts, documents, photos, videos, app data, settings, accounts and more. It is actually a great solution many of you will enjoy.

Have any of you gotten this update? Test the new feature and let us know what you think!

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5 Android apps you shouldn’t miss this week! – Android Apps Weekly

Welcome back to Android Apps Weekly! This is the 153rd edition, let's get started with the headlines:

IFTTT has rolled out direct third party support. What that means is that instead of going into the IFTTT app to create recipes, individual app developers can include them directly into their apps. People can then just head to the settings and turn on the recipes they want. It's a new thing so there aren't a lot of real world examples yet, but some companies like Garageio, Adobe, Skybell, Bloomsky, Automatic, and others should have it sooner or later.
Facebook announced this week that their advertising will be more resistant to ad blockers. Basically, the company is redoing how ads are rendered in order to disguise them as organic content so that ad blockers leave them alone. Ad revenue represents a large portion of Facebook's revenue and many sites depend on them to reach new audiences, so a move like this isn't unexpected. It's worth noting that Ad Block responded in kind like two days later so it's probably a non issue.
We are one month away from the day when Google Chrome will start killing off its support for Flash. Despite the sudden off switch coming in just a month, Google Chrome has been slowly lowering its support for Adobe Flash over the last few years. If you still have uses for Flash, you won't be able to do those things anymore, but at this point most sites have migrated away from it anyway.
Quadrooter is a new security flaw in Android that affects devices with a Qualcomm processor. It's a standard privilege escalation vulnerability which means that apps that have this problem can get root access and then it'll have access to everything in your device. Luckily, features that already exist such as Verify Apps pretty much prevent this from happening. As long as you don't sideload apps, your chances of having issues are virtually 0%.
Hulu announced this week that they're doing away with their free service. Initially, you could watch some stuff for free and then you could get additional features by paying for a monthly subscription. However, the company stated that their free offering is so far removed from their paid experience that they decided to get rid of it. It sucks, but that's how things go.

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Reigns

[Price: $2.99]
Reigns is a strategy simulation game with some pretty unique mechanics. Instead of using controls to maneuver a world, you're given a stack of cards. You then swipe through each card Tinder style to answer whether you agree with that position or not. The longer you play, the longer you remain in power. If you make the wrong decision, you are mercilessly killed. It's a goofy little idea and it's a pretty interesting use of the Tinder swipe mechanics. It's $2.99 with no in-app purchases.

Download now on Google Play!

Isotope

[Price: Free / $0.99]
Isotope is a beautifully designed app from Jack Underwood, developer of the popular Today Calendar. This app helps you learn more about the period table of elements. It features a 118-element table complete with transition animations along with high quality images for most of the elements. The developer has promised to include more over time. You can also read information and fun facts about the elements, search for specific elements, and some additional features. If you go pro, you get an additional theme. Neither version has ads.

Download now on Google Play!

The Manga Works

[Price: $4.99]
The Manga Works is the latest sim game out of Kairsoft, the same developers who did the highly acclaimed Game Dev Story. In this sim, your job is to run a studio that produces manga. You'll start with a fledgling studio and you'll be hunting for plot ideas to make your manga better. It has a lot of the same graphical styles and mechanics as Game Dev Story, so those who may have played that will have an idea of how this game games. It's $4.99, but there are no in-app purchases. The only downside is that it doesn't have cloud saving.

Download now on Google Play!
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OneView Calendar

[Price: Free]
OneView Calendar is a fun new calendar app with some very bold ideas. For starters, it doesn't sort your calendar by the classic month, day, or week view. Instead, the entire thing is laid out in a single Agenda View mode where you can scroll through your entire calendar. It supports pinch to zoom so you can navigate easily and it syncs with Google Calendar which should make migration easy. You can add events by dragging and dropping the icon where it needs to go. It's completely free and it's actually a lot of fun to use.

Download now on Google Play!
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FIE Swordplay

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
FIE Swordplay is a new fencing game and, frankly, the best fencing game now on Google Play. You create a character and then learn the finer points of fencing. The mechanics are simple and easy to understand while being difficult to master. The game features customization that has you adding equipment to your character and even fine tune your weapon. There is a PvE campaign mode or you can face off against your social media friends in PvP mode. It has in-app purchases, but they are inoffensive. The game is definitely worth a shot.

Download now on Google Play!
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