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Score 20% Off Premium Phone and PC Accessories With Satechi’s Sitewide Sale

Use this coupon code to save on everything from wireless chargers and cables to USB-C hubs and mice.

Satechi makes some of the best phone and computer accessories on the market, but the brand’s premium products don’t come cheap. If you’ve been eyeing up a new USB-C hub or wireless phone charger, Satchi’s current spring sale is making it much more affordable to stock up, with 20% off sitewide. All you need to do is use code SPRING20 during checkout to score the savings. Several of the deals are also available at Amazon, with a mix of direct discounts and on-page coupons there.

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We’re big fans of Satechi’s devices, with a number of its products claiming spots on our list of the best USB-C chargers, docks and other accessories. If it’s USB-C charging you’re looking for, Satchi’s four-port USB-C PD charger with a 165-watt output is an ideal pickup if you need to charge multiple devices at once when on the go. It’s $24 off with the above code.

A good wireless charger is also something worth nabbing today. Satechi makes a few, but its simple 9-watt Qi charger is a good choice if you just want to place your phone down on your nightstand or desk. Down to $10, it’s actually 75% off right now without the code, and it falls to just $8 with the code. Unlike a lot of wireless chargers, it doesn’t look like a cheap chunk of plastic, thanks to its aluminum build. If you have multiple devices to power up, the Satechi Trio Wireless Charger falls to $96 at checkout and can power up your phone, AirPods and Apple Watch all at once.

There are plenty of other great picks in the sale, including USB-C hubs, computer mice, phone stands and much more. Be sure to check out the entire sale and save while it’s on.

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iPhone 17 Preorders Spike and Overall Phone Sales Aren’t Slowing Down Despite Tariffs

Global smartphone shipments saw a notable increase in the third quarter of 2025. Plus, preorders for Apple’s new iPhone 17 beat out the iPhone 16.

Despite tariffs and market uncertainty, global smartphone shipments increased 2.6% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to the same time last year, according to the International Data Corporation. Additionally, preorders for the iPhone 17, which launched last month, outpaced last year’s iPhone 16.

These increased sales include premium phones like the latest iPhones and Samsung foldables, suggesting yet again that pricier phones still sell in periods of economic strain. It’s a remarkable achievement, says IDC senior research director Nabila Popal, citing shrewd financing options as the reason people keep buying these high-end phones, which cost anywhere from $800 to nearly $2,000.

«[Phone makers] have mastered the art of innovation not only in hardware and software to entice upgrades but also in removing purchase friction. They have flawlessly combined cutting-edge devices with innovative financing models and aggressive trade-in programs that make the upgrading decision a ‘no-brainer’ for consumers,» Popal said in an IDC press release.

Apple sold 58.6 million iPhones this quarter, an increase of 2.9% over the same period in 2024, with more preorders for the iPhone 17 series than its predecessor. But Samsung wasn’t far behind, with its Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 selling better than all of the company’s prior foldables. The company still reigns atop the phone market with 61.4 million phones sold, representing 19% of the market in the third quarter of this year — an increase of 6.3% from the same period last year. Meanwhile, Apple lands slightly behind Samsung with 18.2% market share this quarter.

The other phone makers trailing Apple and Samsung are, in order: Xiaomi, with 13.5% of the market; Transsion, with 9%; and Vivo with 8.9%. The remaining companies in the phones industry, from Chinese stalwarts like Oppo and Honor to Motorola and Google, make up the remaining 31.4% of the market for the quarter. All told, 322.7 million phones were sold, up from 314.6 million in the third quarter of 2024, according to IDC.

IDC’s findings for the third quarter continue the small but steady growth of phone sales over the year, including a modest 1% increase in the preceding three months — which includes the April deadline when President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs. In the second quarter, IDC cited midrange devices like Samsung’s Galaxy A36 and other phones that started incorporating AI. But even persistent tariffs haven’t slowed down people’s appetites for pricier phones in the third quarter.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, Oct. 14

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 14.

Looking for the most recent Mini Crossword answer? Click here for today’s Mini Crossword hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Wordle, Strands, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s Mini Crossword has an odd vertical shape, with an extra Across clue, and only four Down clues. The clues are not terribly difficult, but one or two could be tricky. Read on if you need the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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