Walmart Tips Black Friday iPhone, TV Deals

Heads up, deal hunters: Walmart just announced its plans for what it calls the biggest and best shopping day of the year: Black Friday.

Plan to finish your Thanksgiving dinner early, because Walmart's in-store Black Friday event starts at 6 p.m. local time on Nov. 22.

Not into crowds? No worries: With the exception of some low-priced items like DVDs, Walmart plans to offer the majority of its Black Friday deals online as well as in stores. The Black Friday deals will begin on Walmart.com earlier than ever this year—at 10 p.m. ET on Nov. 21.

Speaking with reporters yesterday, Walmart US Chief Merchandising Officer Steve Bratspies said the company is planning to offer "hundreds of the most wanted items"—including TVs, iPhones, toys, and cookware sets—"at the best prices."

To give shoppers a preview of what to expect, Walmart is offering 18 Black Friday deals on its website right now, while supplies last. That includes a Sharp 55-inch 4K ultra HD HDR smart LED TV for $299 ($200.99 off), Lenovo IdeaPad 330s 15.6-inch laptop for $349 ($30 off), and meShare Wifi Cam for $39.99 ($10 off).

The company has also released its Black Friday event circular on its website and app, so be sure to check it out and plan for the big event.

Here are some of the Black Friday deals you'll find in stores and on Walmart.com:

iPhone 6 on Straight Talk or Total Wireless for $99
iPad (6th generation) for $249 ($80 off)
Sony PS4 1TB Slim Spider-Man bundle: $199
Google Home Hub for $99 ($50 off)
HP 15-inch touch notebook for $259
Sharp / TCL 65-inch 4K Roku smart TV for $398
Hisense 40-inch 1080p TV for $99
Pac-Man or Galaga retro arcade machine for $249 ($50 off)
Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft Creators Bundle for $199
Hatchimals Hatchibabies Foxfin for $34.88
Hover-1 Liberty hoverboard for $99
6V ride-on for $98 ($51 off)
Bose SoundSport wireless headphones for $99 ($50 off)
Shark Ion RV700 vacuum for $179 ($90 off)
Instant Pot 8-quart pressure cooker for $59 ($40 off)
Tasty 30-piece cookware set plus Google Home Mini for $99

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Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

My Experience

I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade.

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes.

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app.

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth.

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light.

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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