Phone & Cell Phone Deals

BuyDig offers the uNu Protective Slider Case for Apple iPhone 5 in Blue, Red, or Pink, model no. UNU-SC-05, for $19.50. Coupon code "EMIP5SEG" cuts it to $5.50. With free shipping, that's pennies under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $23. This rubberized hard-shell case features a cloth interior, and access to all ports and buttons. Deal ends May 26.

Sprint takes $100 off the purchase of a smartphone when you transfer an existing phone number. That's tied with our mention from a month ago as the best such offer we've seen from Sprint. Deal ends June 16..

A best bet is the Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone for Sprint in Black or White for $99.99 with the above discount. That's tied with our mention from a month ago as the best price we've seen for the iPhone 5. (It's also a current low by $100.) It features an Apple A6 processor, 4" 1136x640 Retina display, 8-megapixel iSight camera, 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, 1080p video capture, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 1GB RAM, and more.

As one of its daily deals, All4Cellular offers the refurbished Mophie 2,000mAh Juice Pack Air for iPhone 4 and 4S in five colors for $14.99 plus $2 for shipping. That's $43 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit in any color. This 2,000mAh battery pack provides up to an extra eight hours of talk time in 3G or up to 16 hours in 2G. Deal ends today.

A 90-day All4Cellular warranty applies.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for free, as listed below. At up to $5 off, each is the best deal we've seen. The deals:

• Tunable - Instrument Tuner for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Musical tuning utility
• Recording Pro for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Audio recording tool
• Tiny Troopers for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Strategy game
• VideoPro Camera for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Video capture tool
• Writing for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad (pictured): Text editing tool
• Bit Map for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Topographical mapping software
• Bottle Cap Blitz for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Timed action game

As one of its daily deals, StackSocial offers the Kogeto Dot 360° Video Lens for iPhone 4/4S in Pitch Black for $27.99 with free shipping. (iAccessory shop via Amazon charges the same price.) That's $21 under Kogeto's direct price. Use this attachment along with Kogeto's free Looker app for iPhone to capture panoramic video. Deal ends June 16.

All4Cellular offers the Apple USB Power Adapter and Dock Connector for iPhone and iPod, model no. A1265, for $7.49 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $6 under the lowest total price we could find for these items purchased elsewhere, outside of the price below. It's compatible with all iPods and iPhones with a 30-pin dock connector.

This item is new; however, it ships in bulk packaging.

A close price: BLUTEKUSA via Amazon offers the bundle for $8.19 with free shipping.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad which have dropped in price, as listed below. At up to $9 off, most are at or near the lowest prices we've seen. The deals, all with applicable platforms noted:

• Worms 2: Armageddon for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($4 off): Turn-based battle game
• ToonCamera for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($1 off): Stylized photography
• Sky Gamblers: Air Supremacy for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($2 off): Aerial combat game
• MoneyWiz for iPhone and iPod touch for 99 cents ($4 off): Personal finance tool
• Murder Files for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad (pictured) for $2.99 ($1 off): Mystery game

PC Micro Store offers the rooCASE eXTREME Hybrid TPU Shell Case for iPhone 5 in eight colors (Black/Dark Blue pictured) for $11.88. Coupon code "50OFFIPH5XTR" cuts it to $5.94 and bags free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $11. This hybrid case features a TPU silicone base layer, matte shell clip-on layer, and kickstand. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.

Virgin Mobile offers the no-contract Apple iPhone 4S 16GB Prepaid Smartphone for Virgin Mobile in Black (pictured), model no. MD865LL/A, for $382.49 with free shipping. That's $68 under last winter's mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this model. Virgin Mobile's prepaid plans start at $35 per month. The basic plan includes unlimited texting and data and 300 voice minutes, while upgraded plans feature more minutes.

Of note, Virgin Mobile also offers a no-contract Apple iPhone 4 8GB Prepaid Smartphone for Virgin Mobile in Black, model no. MD873LL/A, for $297.49 with free shipping. That's $53 under last winter's mention and another all-time price low.

Fry's Electronics offers the XtremeMac Tango Air Speaker System for Apple iPhone, iPod, and iPad, model no. IPU-TAP-11, for $49 plus around $11 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's $20 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find now by $165. This speaker is compatible with devices that support iOS 5 or greater and features two tweeters, two full-range drivers, a subwoofer, and passive radiator.

Note: It's currently on backorder, but can still be ordered at this price for delivery when available.

eXpansys still offers the iLearn 'N Play Robbi Toy Robot (pictured), model no. 402, for $39.99 plus $3.99 for shipping. That's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $2. This robot comes alive when you slip your Apple iPhone or iPod into the faceplate via Bluetooth technology. It includes an app bundle with three learning levels for counting to simple math functions.

eXpansys also offers the iLearn 'N Play Adventure Explorer Console, model no. 403, for $39.99 plus $9.99 for shipping. That ties last week's mention and is another price low. This console features a steering wheel, shifter, and accelerator that works via your Apple iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, or iPod. It includes an app bundle with three learning levels for learning letters and phonics.

Hollywood Merchandise via Amazon offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 4 16GB for Verizon Wireless in Black, model no. MC676LL/A, for $174.95 with free shipping. That's $10 under our mention of a refurb from last week and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb today by $5. (It's also $95 under the best price we could find for a new one.) It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5" display running at 960x640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more.

Note that no warranty information is provided.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for free, as listed below. At up to $5 off, each is the best deal we've seen. The deals:

• Another Monster at the End of This Book for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Children's learning tool
• Wrestling Revolution (Pro) for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Fighting game
• Sporos for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Puzzle game
• MobileTunes for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Audio playback tool
• iStriker 2: Air Assault for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad (pictured): Top-down shooter
• Pocket Cycle for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Women's health tracker
• DMD Panorama for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Panoramic photo capture tool

MacMall offers the Logitech Ultimate Ears 600vi Noise-Isolating Headset in Dark Silver, model no. 985-000121, for $64.99 with free shipping. That's $19 below our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $55. The built-in controls are compatible with iPhone, iPod, and BlackBerry. They feature an in-line microphone, frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, in-line controls for music and phone functions, five sizes of ear cushions, protective case, and more.

All4Cellular again offers this Apple iPhone 4 / 4S Bluetooth Keyboard Case in Black or White for $14.95 with free shipping. That's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find for a similar keyboard case elsewhere by a buck, outside the price below. It features a rechargeable Li-Ion battery, LED battery and charge lights, microUSB charging cable, and more.

A close price: newLauch via eBay offers a similar case for $14.99 with free shipping.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad which have dropped in price, as listed below. At up to $9 off, most are at or near the lowest prices we've seen. The deals, all with applicable platforms noted:

• Shiny The Firefly for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($2 off): Action game
• Sky Gamblers: Storm Raiders for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents (pictured, $4 off): Aerial combat game
• RPG Aeon Avenger for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($8 off): Role-playing game
• iFileExplorer Pro for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($4 off): File management system
• The Super Dot Game for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($1 off): Puzzle game
• Meraklis the Viking for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($9 off): Platforming game

StackSocial offers Udemy's Building iOS Apps From Scratch Without Programming Course for $79. That's $420 under the cost of purchasing this course from Udemy directly. This course teaches you how to use Buzztouch in order to prototype, design, and release apps without coding.

emilyandilly via eBay offers this 12x Telephoto Lens with Mini-Tripod for Apple iPhone 5 in Black for $17.87 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a similar item elsewhere by $4, although it was buck less in March. Designed for use with the iPhone 5's camera, this lens features a 12x optical zoom and comes with a mini-tripod, carrying case, and more.

At Amazon, trade in your "like new" Apple iPhone 3/3GS, 4/4S, and 5, and get up to a $467.25 credit (The value of your trade-in is based on the condition of your phone. Once your trade-in is complete, the credit will be applied to your Amazon account.) That's the best trade-in credit offer we've seen on iPhones at Amazon since last fall when we saw up to a $500 credit for select models. This offer applies to unlocked phones as well as phones from carriers such as Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint. Click here to learn more about the Amazon trade-in program.