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Today Only, Get $300 Off Your Galaxy S25 Ultra With This Best Buy One-Day Deal

Best Buy has $300 off the Galaxy S25 Ultra with no strings attached — but only for today.

This week Best Buy is knocking big money off the best Android phones every single day in a special sale event. It means that now is a great time to upgrade your phone, and today’s discount is on the incredible Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.

You can currently get $300 off the phone in an array of different colors and memory configurations, and you don’t have to do anything at all. You’ll even get a month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free, and can save even more money if you do decide to trade an old device in.

In his review, CNET’s Patrick Holland said of the S25 Ultra: «If you want the best screen you can find on any phone, get the S25 Ultra. If you want the most versatile phone cameras, get the S25 Ultra. If you want a stylus, get the S25 Ultra.» However, he didn’t love the price, which isn’t a huge surprise. Of course, this deal makes that far less of an issue.

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In fact, if you’re looking to get more of Holland’s thoughts, you can also read how he felt after two days with this incredible phone. Spoiler: It was good. This is easily one of the best Samsung Galaxy S25 deals going on right now, so make sure you don’t miss out if you want to get the phone for less.

SMARTPHONE DEALS OF THE WEEK

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus 512GB Unlocked AI Phone (Silver Shadow):

$870 (save $330)
Google Pixel 9 128GB Unlocked Phone (Obsidian):

$599 (save $200)
Google Pixel 9a 128GB Unlocked Phone With Gemini (Obsidian):

$449 (save $50)
Moto G Stylus 5G 256GB Unlocked Phone(2024 Model, Caramel Latte):

$300 (save $100)
Apple iPhone 14 128GB Unlocked Phone (Refurbished, Midnight):

$342 (save $287)

Deals are selected by the CNET Group commerce team, and may be unrelated to this article.

Why this deal matters

The majority of these kinds of big deals on phones involve you having to trade an old phone in or sign up with a new line. The proper discounts are far less common, and often aren’t all that notable. So, this is a sizable deal that’s easy to get.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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