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Fix iOS 11 update issues & recover lost or deleted iPhone/iPad data w/ PhoneRescue

We’re all excited to update to Apple’s new iOS 11 for iPhone and iPad after the official public release yesterday, but making sure you have your backups in order beforehand so you don’t lose any data can sometimes be a nerve-racking task. If you happen to encounter a problem with the update– like missing data, iOS update failures or a frozen phone– there might still be a way to recover what you’ve lost and complete your iOS 11 update without issue…

PhoneRescue from iMobie allows you to access deleted and lost data on iOS 11, and even browse through data in your iCloud backups to pull individual files as needed. And with the latest release that brings support for the software on iOS 11 and High Sierra, there is also now a built-in iOS Repair feature that will fix the most common iOS update issues– such as Recovery Mode problems, phones stuck on the Apple logo during reboot, and other iOS update failures– all while preserving your data in the process.


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iPhone 8/X pre-order hub: How to get the phone & all the essential accessories

The iPhone X and iPhone 8 are official and today is the day the phones begin to go up for preorder from Apple. Will you preorder direct from Apple’s website for your first chance at the device? Or will carrier deals and upgrade programs prove tempting enough to wait and take your chances at lining up for the official retail launch day later this month?

Below is our iPhone 8 preorder hub where we break down everything you need to know about where and how you can get your hands on the new phones first.

Thanks to our sponsor Speck and its brand new line of iPhone X and iPhone 8 cases available now.


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X-Doria launches iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X Defense cases w/ lifetime warranty

X-Doria is launching its new Defense Shield and Defense Lux lines for the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, and it isn’t using the term ‘defense’ lightly. The Defense line exceeds Military Grade Drop Protection standards, surviving up to 10 ft drops (on concrete!), and the company is confident enough to offer a lifetime warranty on all Defense cases.

For the new iPhones, X-Doria has also made a number of enhancements to the best-selling lineup… 


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Totallee’s super thin, branding-free iPhone 8/8 Plus and iPhone X cases ship today

The new iPhones are official and today Totallee is launching iPhone 8/8 Plus and iPhone X cases available for shipping within 24 hours. Launched in 2013, the company based out of South Pasadena, CA has made a name for itself over the past few years for its no nonsense, super slim cases for iPhone that don’t sport gaudy logos like the competition.

If you’re sick of paying for cases with huge markups, Totallee feels your pain and that’s why the company specifically focuses on building high-quality, branding-free cases at fair prices. $19 will get you any of the company’s new iPhone 8/Plus and iPhone X cases…


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Spigen launches iPhone 8/8 Plus and iPhone X cases available now

Spigen is ahead of the game this week as the company today announces its new lineup of iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X cases just as Apple makes things official at its event.

The new collection of cases available to order today includes some new and updated versions of some of Spigen’s fan favorites, and all are guaranteed to fit the new devices when they arrive later this month. 

Head below for a look at the new cases and how they look on the new iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X models:


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AnyTrans update lets Android users easily switch to iOS 11 & iPhone 8

Just in time for the public release of iOS 11 and the launch of the new iPhone 8, the latest update of AnyTrans for Mac (and Windows) is adding the ability for Android users to easily switch to the new phones and OS. And it’s completely FREE to use.

The new iOS Mover feature allows AnyTrans users to transfer more data than Apple’s own Move to iOS app in an easier and more flexible way…


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Get Spigen’s super slim Kuel QS11 Magnetic Car iPhone Mount for $9.99

This week’s sponsor is Spigen and the company’s new Kuel QS11 Magnetic Car Phone Mount available now for a limited time for $9.99.

The new QS11 mount makes improvements to Spigen’s already popular line of car mounts by streamlining the design of the mount itself and adding a super strong magnetic attachment for the fastest possible mounting of your iPhone or other device in any vehicle.


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Visual Studio for Mac, finally!

Last month, Microsoft announced the release of Visual Studio for Mac: a full-featured development environment to help developers on the Mac create apps, games, and services for mobile, cloud, and web. It’s natively designed for macOS, so both the design – from the toolbar to the file dialogs – and the developer workflow should feel right at home to Mac users. It is also a best-in-class advanced C# code editor – with IntelliSense and a refactoring experience that includes a preview of the proposed code changes. 


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Eversign makes legally binding digital signatures online and in-person easy on your iPhone, iPad and Mac

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Eversign packs in everything you need for legally binding digital signatures, offering an all-in-one suite for creating and managing documents like contracts, NDAs, approvals, legal forms and anything else that needs a signature. Collaborate and invite other team members and associates, and get them to sign remotely or in-person with support for iPhone, iPad, Mac and all your other devices.

Need an in-person signature? Eversign lets you sign directly from an iPhone, iPad, or other mobile device screen, and allows adding signatures by drawing with a finger or mouse, typing, or uploading from any device. With nicely built web apps for both desktop and mobile, the service is entirely cross compatible for a seamless experience with no downloads for anyone involved in the signing process. Here’s how it works:


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Is Setapp the future of Mac apps?

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As more apps move to a subscription model, Setapp offers a “Netflix for Mac apps” experience that could be the way forward. One subscription with one monthly fee to get access to every app you need and also discover new ones, all curated so you only get the best options for the task at hand. Currently offering 69 apps (normally worth $2,227.29), you can use all of them through Setapp, free for the first month and $9.99/month after.

Even if you use just a few of the included apps often and the others when the need arises, the service makes a whole lot of sense versus subscribing to each individually or buying outright for what might be a one-time use. And you’ll never have to worry about updates as you get the latest and new apps as they’re added. There are also no ads or in-app purchases in Setapp. Here’s how it works:


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Spigen’s Ultra Hybrid 2 for iPhone 7/7 Plus shows off the black/jet black iPhone w/ new premium finishes

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Spigen is launching an updated version of its Ultra Hybrid case for iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, this time around introducing a number of new features to improve what was already one of its most popular cases for the new iPhone models.

Spigen has kept all of the features that made the original popular, including the crystal clear polycarbonate back that lets you show off the new black and jet black finishes particularly well, but it also has redesigned the case to be even more durable and with higher-end finishes for the Ultra Hybrid 2.


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Last chance to get the ultimate HyperDrive MacBook Pro hub that raised over $1M at early bird $69 pricing

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hyperdrive-hubWith the new 2016 MacBook Pro making the switch to all USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, users searching for a way to add back HDMI, USB-A, and other ports are looking to the HyperDrive ultimate USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 hub.

The product has now attracted over 15,000 owners of the new device and raised over $1.3 million in preorders ahead of the first units arriving to customers in February. This week is your last chance to take advantage of early bird pricing on the HyperDrive hub with just 7 days to go for pre-orders through the crowdfunding campaign.


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Spigen launches the first AirPods stand + charging dock

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Designed specifically for Apple’s AirPods, Spigen’s new AirPods Stand offers one of the first charging dock solutions to keep your case upright on a desktop, bedside table, or any other flat surface.

The edges of the AirPods charging case are rounded, and while that makes it particularly nice to carry around in your pants pocket, it means the case won’t stand up on its own. Spigen’s stand ($11.99) fixes that problem, by giving you a desktop stand that doubles as a charging dock with a cutout that lets you insert your own Lightning cable in the back.


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Get HyperDrive, the ultimate Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Hub for 2016 MacBook Pros while limited time pricing lasts

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HyperDrive is a compact, super-fast USB-C hub for the new MacBook Pro and the first to take full advantage of Thunderbolt 3 speeds. Add back HDMI, two USB 3.1 ports, a microSD/SD slot, as well as Thunderbolt 3 & USB-C ports with a sleek aluminum hub available in both silver and space gray to match the new 2016 MacBook Pro perfectly.

Unlike most USB-C dongles which still run on slow USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) speed, HyperDrive is 10X faster by using not one but two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connections. Not only are other Thunderbolt 3 docks much bigger and bulkier making them nowhere near as portable, HyperDrive is also the first and only hub to take advantage of Thunderbolt 3’s maximum bandwidth to deliver more ports in the smallest possible footprint. That means you can use all ports on HyperDrive simultaneously without issue…. 


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Holiday Sale: Grab 30% off thin iPhone cases by totallee

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The iPhone accessory market is crowded with overpriced and heavy-duty cases. One company, however, has spent the last couple of years specifically going against the grain. This week’s sponsor, totallee, an iPhone accessory startup based in Southern California, has been shaking up the industry by producing thin and affordable iPhone cases.

For years, iPhone accessory makers have charged people upwards of $40 for a phone case. Totallee decided to make high-quality cases more affordable by cutting out the middleman and selling directly to consumers. All their cases are priced at only $19 and they offer free shipping within the U.S. To make your order completely risk-free, totallee backs every case with a 2 year warranty.

To sweeten the deal totallee is offering all 9to5mac readers 30% off their entire product line until December 31, 2016. Simply use coupon code “UGLYSWEATER” during checkout to get your 30% discount.


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Spigen’s new ultimate iPhone car mount w/ telescopic arm is $15 for Cyber Monday

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Spigen’s new ultimate Kuel AP12T Car Mount features a super low-profile design with a telescopic arm and a rotating phone mount to let you adjust your device in just about any direction. You can adjust the length of the arm to extend out up to 9.2 inches from the base, or keep it more compact at 5 inches when retracted, and you can tilt and rotate the phone itself to get an ideal viewing angle for your specific car’s dash. You can see it in action in the video below. 

The phone will also rotate to work into both landscape and portrait orientations, and it folds down into itself to have the lowest-profile possible and reduce any obstruction to your view of the road while driving. A self adjusting smartphone holder means the mount will automatically open and lock to the width of your phone for easy one-handed docking. It will attach to both a windshield or dash (except for leather dashboards).

It just launched, but you can get 40% off today only for Cyber Monday making it just $15 with code AP12T40P.


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Samsung’s Gear VR is the perfect companion to Galaxy S7, today it is free w/gift pack & $250 credit w/purchase

[Ed. Note: This is a Samsung sponsored post]

Virtual reality is here to stay, and it’s only going to be more popular as we move forward. Popular options including the Vive or Oculus Rift are nothing short of amazing, but they’re also incredibly expensive. There’s got to be a better way, right? With a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and the Gear VR, you can get an immersive experience with Oculus content for a fraction of the cost. And today, you can get a FREE Samsung Gear VR, gift pack, plus a $250 Samsung.com Rewards eCertificate with the purchase of a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge…
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How to access/write-to NTFS drives on Mac natively with Paragon NTFS 14

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Have you come across an NTFS formatted drive you’re having trouble using on your Mac? It’s not just an issue for those switching from Windows machines to Mac, but also for Bootcamp users and others who want to connect the odd drive from their Windows-using friends or colleagues.

If you want to write to/edit an NTFS formatted drive on macOS, a format commonly used for drives that interface with Windows computers, there’s a couple ways of doing it. You’ll be able to read what’s on the drive, but to have full compatibility to access and edit what’s on it requires a workaround. If you want to write to an NTFS drive natively like any other drive on your Mac, there is fortunately a way to easily add that functionality using Paragon NTFS for Mac.

Here’s how it works:


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Get some of the best super-thin iPhone 7 & 7 Plus cases around, just $19 from totallee

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The new iPhone 7/7 Plus, and all the previous models for that matter, were designed to be as thin as possible without sacrificing functionality, and that’s why we’re picky when it comes to a case that feels great in the hand.

This week’s sponsor, Southern California based startup totallee, offers exactly that: thin, protective iPhone cases at a great price. Its collection consists of 3 models that offer some of the best options around for super thin cases. That includes a completely clear case that is perfect for the new jet black iPhone 7. All are available today for $19. 

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Never lose Apple’s new wireless AirPods for iPhone 7 w/ Spigen’s $10 AirPods Strap

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If you’re planning on picking up Apple’s new wireless AirPods— the company’s first set of cord-free Bluetooth earbuds launching with iPhone 7— Spigen’s $10 AirPods Strap is a must-have accessory.

The AirPods Strap is a simple but extremely useful product for Apple’s upcoming wireless earbuds. Available for pre-order today, the strap will make sure you never lose your AirPods while also adding back the convenience of being able to rest them around your neck and other places.


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iPhone pre-order day: How to get iPhone 7 & essential accessories

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It’s almost iPhone 7 pre-order day, meaning tonight will be your first chance to get in line for deliveries of the device starting later this month on September 16. 

Below you’ll find everything you need to know about how to order an iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, both online and in-store, as well as info on all the essential accessories you’ll need for when pre-orders go live later tonight. 


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Win LG’s new 38-inch UltraWide USB-C monitor & a $10,000 workstation (Contest & Giveaway)

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To help introduce the new 38-inch LG UltraWide USB-C monitor, we’re teaming up with LG this month on its Dream Canvas contest that will see it give away 15 of the new monitors – alongside a $10,000 workstation to one grand prize winner.

Since the new monitor and its huge 38-inch curved display is geared towards creators like the rest of LG’s UltraWide lineup, LG is calling on artists to submit wallpaper creations that will fit perfectly on the new 3840 x 1600 LG UltraWide display. 

Here’s how it works:


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