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9to5Toys Last Call: Bose SoundTrue headphones $80, 3200mAh power bank w/ MFi Lightning cable $10, more

Jul 17 2015 - 9:09 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Review: The DODOcase Apple Watch Charging Stand is a luxurious nightstand accessory

Spigen iPhone 6/Plus Cases in a variety of styles and colors from $7 shipped
VIZIO 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV w/ a free $300 Dell eGift Card: $800 ($1,100 value)
A-Bike Electric has powered assistance in the “lightest” package in the world
Magazine subs from $3.25/yr: Wired, Maxim, GQ, ESPN, Dwell, more
EasyAcc 360-degree Rotating Mount for iPad/iPhone $12 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)
TaoTronics TT-BR02 Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Receiver $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
Women’s fashion: Nordstrom Sale – Topshop sweater $33, Vince Camuto bag $99, more
Home: KRUPS Espresso Machine $30 (Orig. $60), more

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Bose SoundTrue On-Ear Headphones in multiple colors: $80 shipped (Reg. $140)

SoundPEATS Qy7 Bluetooth 4.1 Wireless In-Ear Headphones: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

Jabra MOVE wireless on-ear headphones $70 shipped (Reg. $100), more

3200mAh Battery/Flashlight with MFi Lightning cable: $10 shipped

App Store Amazing Apps/Games for $1: Blek, Spider Man, Goat Sim, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Angry Birds Space ($1 value)

Games/Apps: Zelda Wind Waker for Wii U $39, Mobile Mouse Pro $1, METAL SLUG sale $1 ea

$75 iTunes gift card for $65 shipped: save 13% on apps, music, movies and more

Pay what you want for the 7-course Web Hacker Bundle ($1,043 value, currently $6)

Review: SanDisk’s new Connect Wireless Stick is one of the easiest ways to expand your iPhone’s storage

Giveaway: Win one of SanDisk’s newly released massive 200GB microSD cards ($250 value)

Small States: A-Lamp Design fashions charming lights for your home from US materials, multiple giveaways (Last chance to enter!)

More new gear from today:

Nordstrom’s massive Anniversary Sale: Nike DRI-FIT t-shirt $16, Michael Kors non-iron dress shirt $39, more

Media: Dexter Complete Series $85 (Reg. $125), Tarantino XX 8 Film Collection $58 (Reg. $80)

Daily Deals: Mongoose Detour Full Suspension Bike $200, Sony Cyber-shot 20.4MP Camera + $50 gift card $300, more

More deals still alive:

Charge a 12-inch MacBook on the road w/ this Anker 25600mAh 3-port Battery: $50 shipped (Reg. $80), more

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in all colors $500 shipped (Reg. $599)

iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 16GB: $300 shipped (Reg. $399)

iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver: $449 shipped (Orig. $929)

iPhone 6/Plus, 5/s/c cases from $2 shipped in multiple styles and colors
PayPal email gift cards $15 off $100: PlayStation Store, Xbox, Cabela’s, more
Parallels Desktop 9 for Mac $16 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)
Griffin WatchStand Dual Charging Dock for Apple Watch & iPhone $25 shipped (Reg. $30)
This USB-C hub adds four USB-A ports to your 12-inch MacBook: $14 Prime shipped
Consoles w/ $100 Dell gift card: PlayStation 4 Last of Us $400 or Xbox One $350
R.B.I. Baseball 15 for iOS gets its very first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5), more
Acer 11-inch Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB (refurb): $110 shipped (Orig. $200)
Aukey 40W/8A 5-Port USB Desktop Charger $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
LifeProof iPad Mini Frē Case in white/gray $30 Prime shipped (Orig. $100)
Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-inch Internal SSD $90 shipped (Orig. $140)
RAVPower 3,200mAh External Battery Pack w/ Flashlight: $7 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
Belkin’s MFi Lightning Keyboard for iPad is on sale for $40 shipped (Reg. $60)
Monoprice iPhone 5/s/c case sale w/ prices starting at $2 shipped
Aukey deals w/ Prime shipping: 12,000mAh power bank $15 (Orig. $25), more
Boost Mobile launches its first Wi-Fi Hotspot No-Contract plans as low as $25 a month
Headphones: Philips over-ears $50 (Reg. $70), JBL Synchros S500 $63 (Reg. $169)
GameStop offers $100 trade-in credit towards New Nintendo 3DS
ZyXEL AV500 Powerline kit with N300 Wireless Range Extender $30 shipped (Orig. $60)
American Express rolls out PayPal competitor, offers $10 statement credit for trying it
Newegg 10% off sitewide for students and faculty
Free PS Plus Games for July: Styx Master of Shadows, Rocket League, more
Free Xbox Gold Games for July: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag, more
Striker Spy HD-Camera Drone: $70 Shipped (Orig. $170, CA Tax Only)
Casetify custom Apple Watch bands: $70 credit for $50

New products & more:

The new slimmer MOOV NOW fitness tracker coaches you through your workouts

Grado’s new Heritage Series headphones are made from native Brooklyn trees

Sling Media introduces the new Slingbox M2 bundled w/ free downloads of the app
SONOS announces new limited edition solid color PLAY:1 speakers
The Lumos Helmet provides the technology needed to bike safely
This transforming Optimus Prime LEGO build might be one of the most impressive yet
Lemunati CS1 coverts your iPhone 6 into a Super 8 style camcorder
This TIE Fighter look-alike music machine plays your favorite action theme songs
Limited edition Street Fighter II Arcade Soundtrack comes to vinyl
Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition is sold out, you can still show your love w/ this quirky Fallout gear
Pixar tech director is building his own desktop robot companion with emotional intelligence
The Call of Duty Black Ops 3 Juggernog Edition comes with a mini fridge to keep you frosty
JoyDrone is a dongle for your Chromecast that supplies wireless audio to any speakers
The original NES Battletoads soundtrack has been immortalized in this epic new vinyl LP
The new Mamma Nessie Colander Spoon has been sighte
Review: JBL’s new Charge 2+ and Clip+ deliver big sound in a portable Bluetooth package

Amid financial crisis, Apple offering Greek iCloud users a free month of service

Chance Miller Jul 12 2015 - 10:42 am PT

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Earlier this month, Greece instituted new regulations amid the country’s financial crisis that blocked users from renewing iCloud subscriptions and buying from iTunes and the App Store. At the time, this left many users wondering what would happen to their iCloud data, seeing that they legally couldn’t pay to keep their subscription alive. Now, however, it appears that Apple is stepping up to ensure that user data remains intact during Greece’s financial crisis.

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Google releases ‘Ivy’ app for iOS, an experimental big number calculator

Jordan Kahn Jul 10 2015 - 12:09 pm PT

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Google has quietly launched a new iOS app today called Ivy that it describes as an experimental big number calculator.
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New App Store price tiers let developers set very low prices for apps in emerging markets

Benjamin Mayo Jul 9 2015 - 6:18 am PT

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Apple alerted developers to some App Store price adjustments earlier in the week and the alternative price tier details have now been posted. Apple has added other alternative price tiers in the past, but what’s interesting with these changes in particular is is that they are specifically targeted at offering really low price options for apps in a select few countries.

The new tiers enable developers to set prices for their apps way below the usual $0.99 price floor in India, Russia, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa and Turkey. (Special pricing for China has existed for some time.)

For example, using the ‘Alternative Price Tier A’ means that apps are priced at 10 Indian Rupees. This is equivalent to about 16 cents in USD. Before the addition, the lowest price developers could charge in India was 60 rupees, which is about 96 cents.

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Fleksy keyboard gets new features & themes as app goes free indefinitely

Jordan Kahn Jul 8 2015 - 7:28 am PT

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After around seven million downloads of its popular third-party keyboard app, Fleksy is today announcing that its mobile apps will be completely free for all going forward.

The company was originally charging $4 for the app but had dropped the price to $1 and even made the app free temporarily a couple times in the past. Starting today, however, Fleksy says its apps for both iOS and Android will be free forever.

For everyone that has paid for the app and feels left out, Fleksy is offering a free gift that it says is worth $8 to make up for it. The in-app download includes a selection of new themes and extensions, which also arrive with today’s update. While the app is going free for all to download and use, the company will continue offering premium themes and extensions as paid in-app purchases.

In addition to going free, the company highlighted some other new features and improvements arriving today:

Going free is not the only big update today. We also launched an improved rich content view called Highlights. Meaning, Fleksy will better assist with GIF, sticker and other content discovery based on what you type. Instead of manually searching for stickers and GIFs on separate pages, now you’ll only need to tap on the auto-recommended hashtag (Highlight) and Fleksy will take you to an integrated page of relevant content all in one convenient place.

The Fleksy Keyboard app for iPhone and iPad is available on the App Store now. A full list of what’s included in the update below:

What’s New in Version 6.0

*Note: Please update to the latest version of iOS 8 to fix key known issues with custom keyboards and improve your Fleksy experience.

Featuring:
• 5 new themes for summertime!
• Consolidated GIF and Imoji extensions to a single bar. Smarter search, more results, all in one view. And just pull down to bring back the keypad!
• Fleksy will now highlight 3 keywords at a time. Easier to get to that perfect GIF or sticker.
• Ever want more Hotkeys? You can now add multiple Hotkey extensions!
• Major language improvements
• Updated Extension tab UI in the container app for easier browsing
• Optimizations for GIF and Imoji Sticker quality

Fixed:
• Fixes for autocorrect capitalizing letters incorrectly for some languages
• Autocorrect on/off Button not showing on spacebar sometimes
• Various other bug fixes and performance improvements

VoiceOver Updates:
• Gesture: swipe down with two fingers to Return (while in Minimal mode)
• “New Line” announced on Return
• Feedback on Shift and Delete buttons
• “No more text to delete” announced when there’s nothing left to delete
• Improved accuracy

Amazon releases Cloud Drive file management app for iPhone and iPad

Jordan Kahn Jul 6 2015 - 7:48 am PT

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Amazon has just launched a dedicated iOS app for its Cloud Drive service, bringing an iPhone and iPad experience to the service that was previously only available through desktop apps and a recently launched Android mobile app.
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SoundCloud iOS app adds ‘play related tracks’, shuffle for likes & playlists, more

Jordan Kahn Jul 2 2015 - 7:07 am PT

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Popular music sharing app SoundCloud is getting an update on iOS that brings a number of new features to make for a better overall listening experience.

Among the new features, users can now select to ‘play related tracks’ from anywhere in the app: “let our improved algorithm create an endless stream of similar content from the 100 million tracks on SoundCloud. As easy as tapping Play Related Tracks.”

Another new feature that offers an improved listening experience is a Shuffle button for both your created playlists and songs you’ve liked. Here’s how you can shuffle tracks from within a playlist:

The updated app also gets a few other welcomed tweaks including the ability to add or remove tracks from playlists from within the app, and a new option to repost and share tracks from your liked tracks or from within search.

The updated app, version 3.1.0.0, is available on the App Store now.

SoundHound iOS app adds Apple Music integration for listening, Beats 1 promotion

Jordan Kahn Jun 30 2015 - 11:57 am PT

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SoundHound, a popular sound recognition app for detecting and searching for songs and other audio clips, today gets an update that brings integration with the just launched Apple Music streaming service.

With the updated SoundHound app landing today, users will now get an “Apple Music Listen Now” link to listen to a song on the streaming service (when available) through the home screen, song pages, and throughout the app.

Other competitive apps, such as Shazam, have already updated with similar functionality. The apps previously only linked users to purchase songs through iTunes and other services, but also promote competitive streaming services for listening such as Spotify and Rdio. For SoundHound, users will find an Apple Music streaming link next to songs through various features, including: music identification, personalized History, Top Charts, or Music Maps.

Interestingly, SoundHound will also be promoting Apple Music’s Beats 1 live radio station:

SoundHound is also showcasing Apple Music’s new global radio streaming station Beats 1. Users will see a “Beats 1 Radio” row within song pages, enabling easy, one-tap access to listen to the streaming radio broadcast, which features various artists hosting programs and full-time DJs, led by ex-BBC host Zane Lowe.

You can grab SoundHound on the App Store now.

Apple launches new App Store section showcasing LGBT content to commemorate 1969 Stonewall riots

Chance Miller Jun 25 2015 - 4:03 pm PT

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Apple this evening has added a new featured section to the App Store focused on showcasing content that reflects LGBT pride. Apple notes that it is commemorating the 1969 Stonewall riots with the App Store section. The riots occurred during 1969 in New York City and are often seen as a pivotal moment in the fight equality for the LGBT community.

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Opinion: Apple’s App Store needs to join the Confederate flag boycott

Zac Hall Jun 23 2015 - 2:05 pm PT

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Apple’s App Store should join Amazon, eBay, Walmart and others in boycotting the Confederate Flag

[Update 6/25/15: Apple has begun removing apps that “use the Confederate flag in offensive or mean-spirited ways” without removing apps with “educational or historical uses”.]

Apple’s Tim Cook added his voice to the chorus of CEOs speaking against displaying the Confederate Flag on Sunday, indirectly referencing it as a symbol for racism. In a tweet, Cook called to honor the lives of the victims in last week’s tragic South Carolina shooting by “eradicating racism & removing the symbols & words that feed it.” An Alabama native like myself, Cook has been a strong proponent for equality during his tenure as CEO, often speaking out against the South’s tarnished history and the changes we still need to address.

With major physical and online retailers including Walmart, Target, Sears, Amazon, eBay, and Etsy now publicly supporting the boycott against the Confederate flag by removing merchandise that displays it, I believe it’s time for Tim Cook’s Apple to join the campaign by removing digital goods that display the Confederate flag on the App Store.
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9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 2 $75 off, Monoprice’s new $200 Action Camera, App Store sale, more

Jun 19 2015 - 9:05 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Get ready to take control of the Batmobile in Batman Arkham Knight
Put a durable MFi Lightning cable on your keychain for $15 + $5 flat rate shipping
Kokoon’s EEG Bluetooth headphones track brain voltage to give you a better night’s sleep
iPhone 5 & 1-Yr Unlimited Talk/Text, 500MB LTE/m $300 shipped
4-Pack of Lexar 16GB TwistTurn USB Flash Drives $19 shipped (Reg. $24)
Apple MFI Certified Lightning Wall Charger w/ five foot cord $4 shipped (Orig. $25)
Amazon Gold Box – 50% off Golf Apparel: Nike belts from $12, more
Home: Pyrex 18-pc storage set $23 (Orig. $40+), more

Daily Deals: iPad Air 2 all models $75 off w/ prices from $424, Logitech K400 Wireless Keyboard $20, more

Monoprice’s $200 Action Camera matches GoPro on specs & has a slick viewfinder

App Store sale – Amazing Fantasy Games at least 50% off: Badlands $2, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Warhammer Snotling Fling ($4 value)

The 5 biggest iOS and Android games announced at this year’s E3 Expo

Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones in multiple colors: $150 shipped (Reg. $200)

Quick Review: Kano’s Raspberry Pi 2 computer kit shines as a learning tool for kids and DIYers alike

More new gear from today:

Get a free game of your choosing when you buy an Xbox One next week

New! Cowboom 21% off sitewide: iPad mini Wi-Fi 16GB (pre-owned) $115, more
New! 6PM extra 10% off + free shipping: North Face 1/4 Zip Fleece $21, more
New! Headphones: Klipsch X5 in-ears $55 (Reg. $108+), many more
New! Games/Apps: Rare Replay pre-order w/ free $10 Xbox credit, freebies, more
New! Harman Kardon Esquire Bluetooth Speakerphone System $129 shipped (Orig. $250)
New! Buy 2 Get 1 Free vinyl records: Chicago, Radiohead, A$AP Rocky, Coldplay, more
New! Acer 11″ Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB (refurb): $120 shipped (Orig. $170)

More deals still alive:

Ondesoft Mac Bundle with X-Mirage, iTunes Converter, Audiobook Converter and more: free ($146 value)

DJI Phantom 1.1.1 Quadcopter with GoPro Mount $299 shipped (Orig. $349)

ZAGG Folio/Profolio+ iPad Bluetooth Keyboard Cases: $28 shipped (Orig. $90+)
Belkin Thunderbolt 2 Express Dock HD w/ 1-Meter Cable: $205 shipped (Reg. $300
Bluetooth headphones: Sol Republic Tracks Air $75 (Reg. $150), more
A4C Clearance: Belkin micro-USB keyboard $8, Samsung Level headset $40, more
Amazon Students: get a free $10 Amazon credit with the purchase of a $50 gift card
Every Pixar movie is currently on sale at iTunes and Google Play
Last Minute Father’s Day Gift Ideas: GoPro Bundles, Gift Cards, 2-day shipping, more
The Big Deal photography bundle with training tools, memberships for $99 ($4,000+ value)
Free credit Jurassic World in theaters w/ select Blu-rays + JP HD rental $1, more
Samsung 850 Pro 512GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive $228 shipped (Orig. $280)
Yamaha 7.2-channel Wi-Fi AV Receiver with AirPlay + Bluetooth $450 shipped (Orig. $850)
iTunes cards buy one, get one 30% off at Target, email delivery or 10% off at Best Buy
Mophie Juice Pack battery case: iPhone 6 $70 (Reg. $100), iPhone 6 Plus $80 (Reg. $100)
Samsung’s T1 Portable SSDs are now on sale: 250GB $98, 500GB $198, 1TB $398
Headphones: Beyerdynamic $170, Sennheiser Momentum $70, more
Sony digital game sale: Tomb Raider DE $15, Rayman Legends $20, more
Nintendo – Captain Toad Treasure & Mario Party 10 hit their lowest prices yet + 3DS deals
Omaker 5200mAh battery charger w/ flashlight $8, 5-port USB charger: $17 Prime shipped
Decibullz Custom Contour Molded Earbuds: $45 (Orig. $60, CA Tax Only)
Timbuk2 30% off sitewide: Command Messenger Bag 2015 $97 (Reg. $149), much more
Keep your Wi-Fi /iPhone running w/ APC’s Back-UPS Connect for $48 shipped (Orig. $80)
Seagate 8TB Backup Plus USB 3 Desktop Drive: $250 shipped (6TB: $200, 5TB: $134)
Buy a $150 Best Buy e-gift card and get $15 off your next online or in-store purchase
MLB.TV Premium subscription drops to $50 for the rest of the season (50% off)
Amazon Fire TV Stick streaming media player w/ voice search for $34 (Reg. $39)
Purchase a $50 Staples Gift Card and get a free $10 ePromo Card

New products & more:

DxO One pairs with your iPhone to snap DSLR quality RAW images

V-MODA’s new 3D precious metal headphones dwarf the cost of your gold Apple Watch Edition

Super Smash Bros. updates, Star Fox rolls onto Wii U, more

Limited edition PS4 accessories celebrate PlayStation’s 20th Anniversary

New games & hardware announced at E3 make Xbox One deserving of a second look

Sony shows Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII remake, Uncharted 4, Star Wars, more

Microsoft unveils new hardware, 360 compatibility + Forza 6, Halo 5, more

Bethesda’s real life Pip Boy for iPhone/Android, Dishonored 2, Doom, more

Xbox Live Gold Members can enjoy EA Access for free this week

Samsung announces the “world’s first” 4TB USB-powered portable hard drives
Marvel Comic single-issues have now landed at the Kindle store
Simple Station Dock is an industrial all-in-one charging solution for Apple Watch & iPhone
Amazon’s new Paperwhite Kindle offers twice the screen resolution at the same price
Bartesian uses a familiar Keurig-like design to deliver cocktails on demand
Eyefi: Wi-Fi support for GoPro/Olympus cams + new cloud pricing
Belkin is set to take on Philips Hue with its new WeMo smart home LED bundles
Parrot details new drones with upgraded specs for land, water and air

Apple launches new App Store page to showcase apps taking advantage of VoiceOver

Chance Miller Jun 18 2015 - 4:03 pm PT

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Apple today has added a new featured section to the App Store in which it is highlighting apps that take advantage of the iOS VoiceOver feature. Last month, Apple was recognized by the American Foundation for the Blind for its efforts to accommodate users who suffer from vision loss. A gala is being held this evening in New York City by the American Foundation for the Blind to honor the recipients of the Hellen Keller Achievement Award, which Apple received, and to celebrate, the company has added a new App Store section showing off apps using VoiceOver.

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Developers currently unable to submit Watch apps due to App Store approval bug (update: fixed!)

Benjamin Mayo Jun 18 2015 - 8:41 am PT

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Update: The problem should now be resolved. Watch apps should upload as normal once again.

Developers are flocking to Apple’s developer forums today as the iTunes Connect submissions process is currently experiencing a glitch which makes it impossible for developers to submit apps that include Apple Watch extensions.

Rather than continuing submission process as normal, the system is incorrectly flagging up misuse of an Apple private framework called SockPuppetGizmo. Naturally, this is causing frustration in the developer community at the moment because it prevents apps from being submitted to the App Store.

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Adobe Photoshop Mix app gets CC library import, ‘Send to Lightroom’, & more alongside Comp CC update

Jordan Kahn Jun 15 2015 - 10:55 am PT

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Adobe is updating two of its mobile apps today with a few notable features including a welcomed Adobe Photoshop Mix update that brings support for importing from Creative Cloud Libraries and a new “Send to Lightroom” feature.
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Xcode 7 allows anyone to download, build and ‘sideload’ iOS apps for free

Benjamin Mayo Jun 10 2015 - 10:46 am PT

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Apple has changed its policy regarding permissions required to build and run apps on devices. Until now, Apple required users to pay $99/year to become a member of Apple’s Developer Program in order to run code on physical iPhone and iPads. As part of the new Developer Program, this is no longer required. Apps can be tested on devices, no purchase necessary.

However, this technically means that developers will be able to release apps outside of the App Store as long as they are open-sourced. Interested users could then open the code in Xcode, compile and run it on their own devices — avoiding the App Store completely.

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Opinion: How Apple could improve three key areas of the iOS App Store [Gallery]

Mike Beasley Jun 6 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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The App Store has been around since iOS 2.0 (back when iOS was still called iPhone OS), and has undergone a variety of changes since it was launched. Aside from countless new features that have been added over time, the store has also seen several redesigns.

With iOS 9 set to be announced on Monday, let’s take a look at some ways Apple could simplify the App Store interface while making it more consistent with other apps and adding some much needed functionality tweaks.

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Coming at WWDC 2015: New Apple Watch SDK, Quality-focused/refreshed iOS 9 & OS X 10.11, Apple Music

Mark Gurman Jun 5 2015 - 6:16 am PT

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Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is about to kick off. On Monday, June 8th, company executives will take the stage at San Francisco’s Moscone Center to provide their annual roadmap for Apple’s software, services, and devices.

Traditionally, Apple has used the conference to introduce major upgrades to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system iOS, as well as the Mac operating system OS X, along with new services. Of course, 2015 will be no different. Apple has been preparing a new version of iOS 9 codenamed “Monarch,” a release of OS X 10.11 codenamed “Gala,” a new streaming Apple Music service based on Beats Music, and updates for the Apple Watch.

Over the last several years, we have provided advance reports on the lion’s share of announcements that will be made at WWDC, as well as a comprehensive roundup ahead of the event. Read on for our roundup of what’s coming, along with fresh new details not found in our earlier reports.

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It’s not just you: iCloud is down again, other Apple web services affected

Mike Beasley Jun 2 2015 - 8:44 am PT

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Update 2 9:45PM ET: Users this evening again reported issues centered around iCloud. The outage affected all store services, according to Apple’s status page. It appears to have been resolved, however, with the exception of Game Center.

Update: After about an hour of downtime and still with no admission from Apple of anything ever having gone wrong, iCloud services seem to be coming back online now.

Despite being listed as fully functional on Apple’s status page, it seems iCloud is once again down for many users. Reports across Twitter and in our own experience here at 9to5Mac have verified that iCloud and the App Store (and possibly other Apple services) are currently down.

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Apple refreshes iTunes receipts with a new design, ‘purchased from’ field

Zac Hall May 29 2015 - 12:29 pm PT

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You may notice a new look on those digital receipts you get in your email inbox after you buy something from iTunes, iBooks, or the App Store. Apple has refreshed its invoices with a new design, friendlier subject line, and cover art images that are clearer on Retina displays. You can see the old and new designs below:
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Apple promotes Accessibility Awareness Day with curated app section

Zac Hall May 21 2015 - 12:26 pm PT

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Apple has curated a new App Store section today highlighting Global Accessibility Awareness Day, which is observed on May 21st each year with the goal of “raising the profile of and introducing the topic of digital (web, software, mobile app/device etc.) accessibility and people with different disabilities to the broadest audience possible.”
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Video On Demand content comes to mobile Twitch app in latest update

Stephen Hall May 20 2015 - 1:14 pm PT

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Twitch announced today that its mobile application now supports video on demand content, a feature that has been requested by fans of the service for quite some time. While the app was previously limited to live streaming, users can now access “highlights and past broadcasts” from all Twitch partners and what Twitch says is a growing list of broadcasters whose videos are HTTP live streaming (HLS)-enabled.
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Apple readies first significant Apple Watch updates, ’TVKit’ SDK for Apple TV

Mark Gurman May 18 2015 - 7:59 am PT

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Nearly a month after the release of the first-generation Apple Watch with Watch OS 1.0, a proven source has disclosed a collection of upcoming Apple Watch software and hardware updates. Currently in development, the features seek to enhance Apple Watch security, connectivity with other Apple devices, health and fitness features, Wi-Fi capabilities, and integration with third-party applications. Additionally, Apple is also priming major updates for the Apple TV in both the hardware and software departments, including Apple Watch integration. Below, we detail what users can expect from Apple Watches and Apple TVs in the future…

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HBO GO iOS app updated with fresh design to match new HBO NOW app

Jordan Kahn May 14 2015 - 12:12 pm PT

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Following the release of HBO’s new HBO Now app for its $14.99/month standalone streaming service, today the company updated its main HBO GO app with a similar, long-awaited redesign.

Here’s what HBO GO looked like prior to today’s update (left) next to the new design (right):
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Apple’s App Analytics feature now available to all developers, no request required

Zac Hall May 13 2015 - 12:29 pm PT

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Apple’s TestFlight-based App Analytics service is now available to all registered iOS developers through the iTunes Connect interface. Apple recently made App Analytics available to select developers upon request (which were fulfilled in a short amount of time), but starting today all developers can access the service without the need for requesting access.
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