We’ve all experienced the frustration of searching around for an electrical outlet to charge a dying device, only to realize that your short charging cable can’t reach far enough. It’s annoying, and it sucks. But with this handy 6-foot long, MFi-Certified charging cable, this scenario becomes a thing of the past.

Compatible with both Android, iOS, and other platforms — with both Lightning and micro USB connections — this cable has you covered no matter where you are or what you need to charge. And for a limited time only, you can get 50% off its regular price tag through Cult of Android Deals.

Get ready for the Nextbit phone. Photo: Nextbit

Nextbit, a startup smartphone maker led by Android veterans and a former HTC design chief, today confirmed that it will launch its “friggin’ awesome” debut device on September 1. The device will offer supercharged Android software that only gets better with age.

Smartphones aren’t so profitable for LG. Photo: Killian Bell/Cult of Android

LG shipped an impressive 8.1 million LTE smartphones worldwide last quarter — its best result so far — but the company made just 1.2 cents in profit on each one. That’s approximately 0.012 percent of the profit Apple makes on every 16GB iPhone 6 it sells.

A next-generation lock like no other, Quicklock features advanced, built-in wireless capabilities.

Forget old fashioned codes, open your Quicklock with a choice of three simple options — from your phone to a handy key ring. On top of that, Quicklock allows an unlimited number of people to set up access with their phones so keys and codes aren’t being passed around like candy, and it’s on sale now for a limited time!

Sony’s software is getting a makeover. Photo: Sony

Sony has begun testing concept Android software that it hopes will help revive its struggling smartphone business. The overhauled interface promises a “fresh take on the Sony user experience,” and it is about to enter tested in Sweden.