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Justin is the Editor-in-Chief at 9to5Toys and a senior editor covering all things music for 9to5Mac, daily deals, and more. A senior deal Jedi over at 9to5Toys where he heads up our Apple gear and game/app coverage, Justin is also an audio engineer/producer with well over 10 years experience in the music industry.

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Black Friday deals for Logic Pro users: AKAI, Apogee, UA, Shure mics, more up to $945 off

from 9to5Toys Nov 24 2021 - 1:18 pm PT

We have now spotted some early Black Friday deals on MIDI keyboards and controllers for your Logic Pro and music production setup alongside hundreds of dollars in savings on Apogee and Universal Audio interfaces, plus much more. Amazon is offering the AKAI Professional LPK25 USB MIDI Keyboard at $49 shipped. Also matched at Sweetwater. This one typically sells for around $59 these days and every once in a while will pop down to the $49 range at Amazon and elsewhere. This popular mini keyboard model is now within $2 of the lowest price we have tracked in over a year at Amazon and makes for a wonderful addition to any Logic Pro, Ableton Live, or Pro Tools rig. Head below for additional details and more early Black Friday MIDI controller deals.

Pixelmator Pro best Black Friday Mac and iOS app deals

Pixelmator Pro for Mac still at best price of the year: $20 (50% off)

from 9to5Toys Nov 24 2021 - 7:58 am PT

Update 12/10: The Pixelmator Pro Black Friday price drop is still live at 50% off, or matching the lowest price we have tracked on the popular image manipulation suite. This deal could end at any minute.

After seeing holiday pricing go live on the world-class Affinity and Parallels Desktop 17 apps, it’s now time for the Pixelmator Pro Black Friday sale. Not only is the photo manipulation suite now available at 50% off, it was just updated yesterday with AI-powered background removal and advanced subject selection, among other things. As you might have seen in the recent 9to5Mac breakdown of the new features, the regularly $40 Pixelmator Pro is now available for $19.99 via the Mac App Store, matching the lowest price we have ever tracked. Head below for more details on the Pixelmator Pro Black Friday sale.

Annual Affinity Mac/iOS Black Friday sale live at up to 55% off: Designer, Photo, add-ons, more

from 9to5Toys Nov 22 2021 - 8:08 am PT

The annual Affinity Black Friday sale is now live, offering up what are easily among the best Black Friday image manipulation app deals of the year. Not only are we tracking up to 55% or more off the popular Affinity Designer and Affinity Photo apps via both the App Store and Mac App Store, but you’ll also find up to 30% off sitewide over on the official site. The direct deals include loads of the brand’s official add-on packs for these world-class image suites alongside deep deals on the brand’s official workbooks for learning about “necessary core skills right up to the most powerful tools and techniques.” Head below for the best Black Friday image manipulation app deals from Affinity.

Hyper unveils new HyperDrive double and triple 4K display MacBook docks, now 50% off!

from 9to5Toys Nov 15 2021 - 10:34 am PT

Hyper is back again today with its new HyperDrive – a double or triple 4K display dock for MacBook. “Ditch the dongles and get your dock on” with the new all-in-one USB-C hub that supports MacBooks ranging from way back in 2016 right up to the brand new 14 and 16-inch models. Hyper is looking to consolidate the multi-display hub experience for MacBook users with its unique new HD134 and HD156 models, for the 13/14-inch and 15/16-inch models respectively. Head below for a closer look and some early pre-sale discounts.

Twelve South BookBook for iPhone 13 hero

Tested: Twelve South brings MagSafe to its best-in-class iPhone 13 BookBook case

from 9to5Toys Nov 11 2021 - 1:53 pm PT

The Twelve South BookBook for iPhone 13 has arrived, and we are finally ready to weigh in on the experience. Easily among the most anticipated and high-quality options to wrap your new Apple handset in, the latest edition of Twelve South’s staple vintage leather book-style cover is once again at the top of our list for the best options out there. This time around, the brand has implemented a handy magnet system with MagSafe compatibility, and it’s time to take a closer look in our Twelve South BookBook for iPhone 13 review. Head below for the latest entry to Tested with 9to5Toys series.

Twelve South launches new terry cotton workout Apple Watch ActionBand, now up to 20% off

from 9to5Toys Nov 4 2021 - 6:40 am PT

Have a look at the new Twelve South ActionBand for Apple Watch. A direct follow-up to the brand’s already available ActionSleeve, the new workout-focused action band combines a comfortable terry cotton wrist band with an Apple Watch carrier for what Twelve South calls “the world’s most comfortable, wrist-friendly way to work out with your Apple Watch.” Head below for a closer look and a nice launch deal.

Giant collection of top-tier iOS games now on sale for Halloween weekend

from 9to5Toys Oct 29 2021 - 1:49 pm PT

It’s now time for all of the best Halloween iOS game deals. Every year around this time we see the App Store explode with notable price drops in celebration of the spookiest holiday of the year, and 2021 is no exception. This year, we are tracking a host of offers on top-tier titles to load your mobile gaming library up including everything from FTL and Pascal’s Wager to Lovecraft’s Untold Stories and Kingdom Rush titles. Head below for a closer look at all of the best Halloween iOS game deals.

HYPER unveils ‘world’s first and most powerful’ 245W GaN Charger and Battery Pack, now up to 52% off

from 9to5Toys Oct 20 2021 - 12:29 pm PT

HYPER is introducing the “world’s most powerful” 245W GaN Charger and 245W USB-C Battery Pack (27000mAh/100Wh) today. The brand previously introduced us to the “world’s first” 100W GaN USB-C charger as well as its HyperJuice 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand this past summer. Now it’s time to take a look at its new 245W GaN Charging Station and the accompanying USB-C Battery Pack. Head below for a closer look, availability details, and pre-sale discounts.

Deals: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack hits Amazon low, AirTag Leather Ring $29, HomeKit gear from $8

Justin Kahn Oct 18 2021 - 8:33 am PT

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It is now time to kick the week off with all of today’s best Apple-related deals ahead of today’s special presentation. We are looking at new Amazon all-time lows on Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack and the (Product)RED AirTag Leather Key Ring. We also have some solid price drops on official iPhone 12 cases alongside a host of HomeKit smart home gear from meross and LIFX starting from $8 or so. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: AirPods Pro $180, M1 iPad Pro up to $170 off, MagSafe Charger from $20, more

Justin Kahn Oct 15 2021 - 8:54 am PT

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We are now ready to gather up all of Friday’s best Apple deals into one convenient list for you. This time around, we are heading into the weekend with a solid price drop on Apple’s AirPods Pro at $180 , down from the regular $249. That deal also joins a new offer on the M1 iPad Pro as well as Apple’s official MagSafe Charger and some notable Twelve South accessory deals. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: iPad Pro models up to $300+ off, ecobee4 HomeKit thermostat, Belkin MagSafe gear, more

Justin Kahn Oct 1 2021 - 8:58 am PT

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We are now ready with all of Friday morning’s best Apple-related deals to take us into the weekend. Alongside ongoing offers on Apple’s recently-refreshed M1 iMac with 4K Retina display and the official MagSafe Battery Pack, today we have over $300 off iPad Pro models for folks that don’t need the latest and greatest. From there, you’ll find the HomeKit-ready ecobee4 thermostat marked down along with Belkin’s latest 2021 MagSafe iPhone 13 Car Vent Mount PRO. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Pad & Quill unveils new discreet American leather AirTag keychain case at 15% off

from 9to5Toys Sep 30 2021 - 11:57 am PT

Pad & Quill just unveiled its new leather AirTag case known as The Jimmy. Back in April of this year, the Apple accessory brand unleashed its first AirTags accessories with the Mighty Leather Keychain variant, but Pad & Quill is back again today with another handcrafted carrier for your Apple item trackers. Best of all, this is 9to5Toys, so we a have nice discount code to knock 15% off the brand new leather AirTag case. Head below for all of the details.

Twelve South StayGo Mini review: A versatile USB-C hub with 4K HDMI for iPad and MacBook

from 9to5Toys Sep 20 2021 - 2:09 pm PT

The Twelve South StayGo mini was introduced at the tail end of last month as the brand’s lightest and most compact USB-C hub yet. As the name implies, this is the miniature version of its original StayGo hub, shrinking the overall footprint down significantly to leave users with a more succinct set of connectivity options on MacBook and iPad. Doubling as one of those tight-fit hubs that effectively snaps onto the side or bottom of your device via USB-C, it also comes with a “desk cable” for a more traditional USB hub experience. Head below for a closer look at our hands-on Twelve South StayGo mini review.

Twelve South intros new mini StayGo USB-C hub for iPad and MacBook with 4K HDMI

from 9to5Toys Aug 31 2021 - 6:09 am PT

The new Twelve South StayGo mini is here. The latest USB-C hub from Twelve South is a smaller, more compact version of the original StayGo hub geared toward iPad and MacBook users with a trimmed-down I/O section “that fits anywhere, whether traveling, going from home to office or heading to and from class,” with a lighter price tag to match. Head below for a closer look and more details.

Deals: New 1TB 11-inch iPad Pro $100 off, M1 MacBook Pro $199 off, AirTag and HomeKit gear, more

Justin Kahn Aug 17 2021 - 8:56 am PT

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It is now time for another edition of your daily Apple deal roundup. Today, we are looking at $100 price drops on the higher-end 2021 M1 chip iPad Pros with 1TB of storage capacity. Those offers join a $199 discount on the latest M1 MacBook Pro models as well as the first notable price drop on Case-Mate’s AirTag-ready dog tag collar, some HomeKit smart home gear, and more. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Monday’s best deals: Apple AirPods Pro $180, Satechi sitewide, Apple Watch Series 6, more

Justin Kahn Aug 16 2021 - 8:51 am PT

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We’re kicking off the workweek with all of today’s best price drops and promotions on Apple gear and accessories. Alongside $100 or more off Apple Watch Series 6, we are also tracking some big-time price drops on AirPods Pro wireless earbuds, a notable back to school Satechi Apple accessory sale, and a fresh batch of Anker gear for your home and mobile setups. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Twelve South PlugBug Slim Review: The ‘first ultra-thin’ 17mm wall charger with USB-C and 20W output

from 9to5Toys Aug 10 2021 - 6:07 am PT

Twelve South has now unleashed its new PlugBug Slim – the latest iteration of its lauded wall charger in a particularly slimline form-factor. Featuring the brand’s usual minimalist approach with clean lines and light “12” branding, the thin PD wall outlet adapter sports USB-C connectivity, a fold-out plug, and can push 20-watts of juice to anything that can handle it. After going hands-on with the new Twelve South PlugBug Slim ahead of today’s official launch, we are now ready to give our impressions of the latest 20-watt PD adaptor. Head below for a closer look.

HyperJuice 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand

New HyperJuice 4-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand carries all of your Apple gear + 50% off pre-orders

from 9to5Toys Jun 28 2021 - 8:03 am PT

HYPER, a tech accessory brand responsible for the “world’s first” 100W GaN USB-C charger, is introducing its new HyperJuice 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand today. This foldable USB-C charging solutions provides a home for all of your Apple gear including the latest MagSafe-equipped iPhone 12 models, your Apple wearable, AirPods, and other Qi-enabled devices. Looking to consolidate your nightstand (or wherever else you like to house your tech), HYPER hopes to provide a nice middle ground between bulky all-in-one charging gear and those flat Qi pads with its new HyperJuice 4-in-1 Wireless Charging Stand. Head below for more details, a closer look, and availability details.

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What we’re playing: Build the mega death shark of your dreams in Maneater on macOS

Justin Kahn Jun 24 2021 - 4:34 pm PT

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9to5Mac’s Game of the Week is brought to you by GeForce NOW. GeForce NOW Instantly transforms nearly any laptop, desktop, Mac, SHIELD TV, Android device, iPhone, or iPad into the PC gaming rig you’ve always dreamed of. And, every GFN Thursday, new games are added to the GeForce NOW Library.

Welcome to our Maneater review. Have you ever wanted to be the shark? Mutating your way into some nuclear grotesque killing machine that preys on innocent beach goers and boating enthusiasts — all through the unfolding of a nearly forgettable story setup that didn’t matter in the first place because you’re a death shark now? Well, Maneater is about as good as it gets and exactly what you’re looking for — a not-quite AAA experience with a campy narrative, interesting mutant shark RPG mechanics, and the freedom to terrorize fisherman and sea life equally. The only thing that could have made it better would be an epically hilarious cover of the 1982 Hall & Oates hit Maneater to kick the whole thing off.

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Deals: All-time low on iPhone 12/Pro MagSafe Leather Case, M1 MacBook Pro, Beats Studio Buds, more

Justin Kahn Jun 15 2021 - 8:34 am PT

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It’s time to look at all of today’s best price drops on Apple gear. Starting with a new all-time low on the official Apple iPhone 12/Pro MagSafe Leather Case, we are also tracking a series of solid offers on its iPhone 12 mini accessories from $20. From there, we have a new deal on the base model M1 MacBook Pro, a nice pre-order offer on the new Beats Studio Buds, and some unlocked iPhone 11 Pro models at up to $350 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apogee intros gorgeous new Duet 3 audio interface ‘optimized for Apple Logic Pro’

from 9to5Toys Jun 15 2021 - 5:43 am PT

Apogee – one of the world leaders in analog-to-digital conversion and audio interfaces – is introducing its all-new Duet 3 today. Following in line with the previous generation version that “raised the expectations for what a home studio audio interface should offer,” the new Duet 3 interface is a sleek audio interface for Mac (and Windows) content creators and music producers with onboard hardware DSP to power built-in and low-latency recording with some serious plug-ins/FX. Head below for a closer look at the new high-end Apogee Duet 3 interface.

Volonic Valet 3 review: A high-end, designer iPhone and AirPods FreePower charging system with a price to match

from 9to5Toys Jun 14 2021 - 11:27 am PT

Today, we are taking a hands-on look at the Volonic Valet 3 charging system. This high-end wireless solution takes a cue from fashion design houses and Apple aesthetics to provide a luxurious and elegant charging pad with a price to match. Yes, there are more affordable options out there, but not very many that are quite as gorgeous — this is a true piece of functional art, in my opinion, with a sophisticated look and precision design approach. But is the steep price tag worth the price of entry? Read on for a closer look at the Volonic Valet 3 charging system.

Monday’s best deals: M1 MacBook Pro $199 off, MagSafe wallets, Apple Watch Series 6, more

Justin Kahn Jun 14 2021 - 8:48 am PT

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It’s time to kick off another work week with all of today’s best Apple deals. Alongside a fresh new price drop on Apple Watch Series 6, you’ll find up to $199 off the latest M1 MacBook Pro with a 13-inch form-factor as well as both OtterBox and Apple Leather MagSafe Wallets for iPhone 12. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple bringing spatial audio and ‘immersive music-authoring tools’ to Logic Pro this year

Justin Kahn Jun 8 2021 - 9:48 am PT

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Apple has now rolled out Lossless and Spatial Audio streaming to its subscribers. Eddy Cue sat down with Billboard regarding Apple’s new hi-fi music streaming just after Apple Music’s Zane Lowe dropped a quick hint pertaining to upcoming Logic Pro integration for music producers. We recently did some digging around to see if independent artists would be able to take advantage of Spatial Audio and Lossless streaming with major distributors all but confirming as much. But it now looks like Apple will be taking it a step further and has plans to directly integrate hi-fi music authoring tools into its flagship DAW. More details below.

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