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Learn about the latest news for iOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV apps

Apps for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS power our modern world. 9to5Mac will update you on the latest news, review, and updates for all types of apps. “There’s an App for that”.

The term came became part of our vocabulary when Steve Jobs announced The App Store as part of the iPhone 2.0 software update in 2008.

Over the years, the term has become as common as kleenex for describing applications on all of our devices. Apple’s platforms have apps for just about anything from finance, banking, sports, social media, podcasting, music, and more. We have a guide for helping you discover the best ones as well. Apps are now on everything from our TV, to our smartphones, on our laptops, and all the way down to our wrists.

As new ones are released or existing ones have major updates, the team here at 9to5Mac will bring you the latest news and reviews. If you want to follow along with video footage, be sure to follow 9to5Mac on YouTube. Scroll down below our latest updates on all things relating to applications on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.

UIKit-like framework called UXKit used in Photos for Mac

Zac Hall Feb 5 2015 - 12:53 pm PT

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Apple released a preview version of its new Photos for Mac app to testers today, and some developers noticed a new private framework used to build the iPhoto replacement called UXKit. While Apple often uses private frameworks that never become accessible to developers, the UXKit framework is notable as it appears to be a version of UIKit based on AppKit.

Mac developers have long wanted a version of UIKit, the framework upon which apps are constructed and managed including the user interface and app interactions, as it would offer app makers a powerful tool for creating software for the desktop just like it has on the smartphone and tablet.

While UXKit remains a private framework accessible only by developers within Apple, it’s possible UXKit could be a hint of how Apple will encourage iOS developers to create apps on the Mac as well making it much simpler to create apps for both iOS and Mac.
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SwiftKey keyboard for iOS adds Emoji picker & predictions, iPad gesture typing, 11 new languages, more

Zac Hall Feb 5 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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SwiftKey, one of the more popular third party iOS 8 keyboards on the App Store, is out with a new version today adding both new features and additional languages.

Since iOS 8, SwiftKey had been able to replace the standard Apple iOS keyboard, and the new version also packs in the complete Emoji keyboard in one package. This makes it even more simple (👌) to find that smiling pile of poo (💩) or slice of pizza (🍕) when you need it without having to toggle between system keyboards. Similar to Apple’s QuickType predictive text feature, the latest SwiftKey update also adds Emoji predictions to the word suggestion area.
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9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes free App of the Week, WD 2TB Portable HDD $70, Harman Kardon CL headphones $49, more

Feb 5 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last call updates:

iTunes Free App of the Week: Angry Birds Seasons (up to $2.99 value)
Get 67% Off The Productivity Pack (Updated to include 3 Months of Dropbox Pro FREE)
Kitchen Tech: Pressure Cookers make the perfect chicken sandwich, and much more
Media: Despicable Me 2 & other Blu-rays $10 each, Big Hero 6 early release, more
Super Smash Bros. GameCube Controllers $25, Controller Adapters for Wii U $30
50% off clearance items today only at A4C: LeapFrog case $12, Bluetooth headset $5, more
Home: Nostalgia Electrics mini fridge/dispenser $135 (Reg. $200), more

Apple iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi in all colors for $390 shipped ($109 off)

WD Elements 2TB Portable External USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $70 shipped (orig. $120)

Harman Kardon CL Precision On-Ear Headphones w/ mic & remote (refurb) $49 shipped (orig. $200), more

Beats Pill 2.0 Bluetooth Speaker $140 (Reg. $200), Pill XL $240 (Reg. $300), more

Incase 40% off: MacBook Icon Tensaerlite sleeve $42, iPhone 6 cases from $18, more

Small States: Janus Motorcycles takes pride in its hand-crafted and locally sourced bikes, giveaway worth $340

More new gear from today:

New! Motorola SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (refurb) $55 shipped (Reg. $90), more
New! D-Link Wireless Surveillance Cams (two-pack) $50 shipped (orig. $120/ea)
New! Daily Deals: Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker (refurb): $119, APC UPS 1080VA: $100, more
New! Games/Apps: Angry Birds Seasons free (Reg. $1), Baldur’s Gate iOS 50% off, more

HP Stream 7 Signature Edition Tablet + 1 year Office 365 ($70 value): $79 shipped http://t.co/1xQCSyXQuo

$9 Tablet! pic.twitter.com/3pRuZG0Y2T

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) February 5, 2015

More deals still alive:

iOttie One Touch Windshield Dashboard Mounts for iPhone 6/Plus $13 (Reg. $20)
Magazine subs from $4.75 per yr: Dwell, National Geographic, Fast Company, more
TP-LINK Dual Band Wireless N600 Gigabit Router $45 shipped (Reg. $53+)
D-Link Wireless 802.11n 720p Network cam $120 shipped (Reg. $165+)
Sennheiser MM30i in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $23 Prime shipped (Reg. $50+)
Cut the cord! Mohu Leaf 50 Ultimate HDTV Antenna (open box): $30 shipped (orig. $90)
Slow Shutter! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $1.99)
Sennheiser HD 558 Over-Ear Headphones $90 shipped (orig. $180)
Samsung D3 Station 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $100 (Reg. $150)
Ricoh Monochrome Laser Printer $27 shipped (orig. $40)
Tons of Lonely Planet guides and books for Kindle Reader: FREE
Headphones: JBL J55i on-ears $30 (orig. $100), Bose SoundTrue 10% off, more
LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
Apple discounts nearly forty of the most popular productivity apps for iOS and Mac
Timex Weekender Men’s/Women’s Watches extra 30% off: from $19 Prime shipped
Sennheiser PXC 250-II Noise Cancelling Headphones $80 shipped (orig. $200), more
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Over-Ear Headphones (black) $129 shipped (Reg. $169)

New products & more:

SONOS announces new PLAY:1 Blue Note Limited Edition wireless speaker
This iPhone 6 Batmobile case looks the part and even casts the Bat-Signal
Gaming For Couples: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition and NES Remix Pack
Life Hack: these simple Velcro ties make cable management a cinch
Eero beams carefree WiFi to every corner of your home or office
The Toshiba Encrypted USB Flash Drive arrives
Raspberry Pi 2 launches with juiced up specs and free Windows 10 at the same low price
Club Nintendo posts Rewards Catalog: use your coins soon or lose them forever
Audio-Technica unveils its first professional grade open-back headphones with ATH-R70x
The Creator CI20 Android/Linux microcomputer starts shipping today for $65
Free Xbox Live Gold/PS Plus Games for February
Action role playing game Torchlight II is finally coming to Mac
Roundup: the best soundbars to bring your home theater to life
Sobriety optional: Synek’s new portable tap brings 11 fresh beers to any home or tailgate

Paper by FiftyThree’s essential tools now free for all iPad users

Zac Hall Feb 5 2015 - 6:00 am PT

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Paper by FiftyThree, the popular illustrating app for iPad, is making a significant change to its app price today. While Paper for iPad has been free to download and use since its debut, the app has also had tools for drawing and illustrating available for unlocking through in-app purchases as well.

Starting today, FiftyThree is making the all tools offered in Paper free for everyone to use. FiftyThree is now including the Draw, Sketch, Outline, Write, and Color tools for every Paper user. Previously, the essential tools were $3.99 to unlock as a package while individual tools could be have for $0.99 each.
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Reuters TV app for iPhone launches w/ on-demand & live video content

Jordan Kahn Feb 4 2015 - 1:49 pm PT

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Reuters is today releasing a new app for iPhone called Reuters TV that offers access to on-demand video content and live feeds of Reuters’ live coverage of certain events.
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How to watch the Grammy Awards live stream on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV

Jordan Kahn Feb 4 2015 - 10:21 am PT

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The 57th annual Grammy Awards are scheduled to take place this weekend on Sunday, February 8th, and CBS just sent over details on the only official live stream of the event accessible through iPhone, iPad, Mac, or on the big screen via Apple TV.

Head below for all the details on how to watch official streams for the event on your computer and all of your mobile devices.

iPhone/iPad: CBS mobile app

CBS has broadcasting of the event locked down this year, and so for mobile users the only official live stream available of the actual awards show will be the CBS app (US only).

It will require a CBS All Access subscription, however, and is also only available in 14 major markets, including: New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, Sacramento, Pittsburgh and Baltimore. It’s clear CBS is trying to push its All Access service, which offers next day access to TV shows, live TV in some markets, and on-demand content, but you can watch using a free trial and cancel before it expires…

Normally $6 month, you can take advantage of a free week trial of CBS All Access to watch the show.

The live stream kicks off at 8p.m. – 11:30p.m. live ET/ delayed PT.

The official GRAMMYs and CBS apps will have a live stream of the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony and red carpet festivities starting at noon PT/3 p.m. ET, and the app will offer a second screen experience of sorts for those viewing the awards on TV at home.

Stream the 2015 GRAMMYs LIVE with CBS All Access on February 8th at 8/7c! Get ready to tune in to the GRAMMYs live stream now by starting your free CBS All Access trial.

Mac/Apple TV: CBS.com

Again, CBS will be the only source of a live stream online through its CBS All Access service. The good news is you can grab a free week trial of CBS All Access, which will give you access on mobile devices as well. This will probably also be your best bet for AirPlay streaming or mirroring to the big screen via Apple TV.

Like on mobile devices, GRAMMY.com and CBS will have a live stream of the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony and red carpet festivities starting at noon PT/3 p.m. ET online, and also offer a second screen experience of sorts for those viewing the awards on TV at home. The main event takes place 8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. live ET/ delayed PT.

9to5Toys Last Call: Incase 40% off, B&W P3 Headphones $100, iOttie iPhone car mount $13, more

Feb 4 2015 - 9:00 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:

Beats Pill 2.0 Bluetooth Speaker $140 (Reg. $200), Pill XL $240 (Reg. $300), more
JBL refurb wireless speakers: OnBeat Air $27 (orig. $250), Jembe Bluetooth $29 (orig. $70)
LG G2 w/ 32 GB flash storage, 4G LTE, GSM (factory unlocked) $190 shipped (Reg. $299)
Home: French Press brewer $23 (Reg. $30+), space heater $90 (Reg. $140+), more

Incase 40% off: MacBook Icon Tensaerlite sleeve $42, iPhone 6 cases from $18, more

Bowers & Wilkins P3 Recertified Headphones in multiple colors $100 shipped (orig. $200)

iOttie One Touch Windshield Dashboard Mounts for iPhone 6/Plus $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Small States: Janus Motorcycles takes pride in its hand-crafted and locally sourced bikes, giveaway worth $340

More new gear from today:

New! SONOS announces new PLAY:1 Blue Note Limited Edition wireless speaker
New! Magazine subs from $4.75 per yr: Dwell, National Geographic, Fast Company, more
New! Games/Apps: Wolfenstein New Order (preowned) from $13, iOS freebies, more
New! TP-LINK Dual Band Wireless N600 Gigabit Router $45 shipped (Reg. $53+)
New! Daily Deals: Targus BT Keyboard: $13, Mophie Battery iPhone Cases: $35, more
New! D-Link Wireless 802.11n 720p Network cam $120 shipped (Reg. $165+)
New! Sennheiser MM30i in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $23 Prime shipped (Reg. $50+)

More deals still alive:

Cut the cord! Mohu Leaf 50 Ultimate HDTV Antenna (open box): $30 shipped (orig. $90)
Slow Shutter! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $1.99)
Sennheiser HD 558 Over-Ear Headphones $90 shipped (orig. $180)
Up to $70 off iPads at Staples: Air 2 starts at $459, mini 3 $379 w/ free shipping
Samsung D3 Station 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $100 (Reg. $150)
Ricoh Monochrome Laser Printer $27 shipped (orig. $40)
Tons of Lonely Planet guides and books for Kindle Reader: FREE
Headphones: JBL J55i on-ears $30 (orig. $100), Bose SoundTrue 10% off, more
LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
Apple discounts nearly forty of the most popular productivity apps for iOS and Mac
Timex Weekender Men’s/Women’s Watches extra 30% off: from $19 Prime shipped
Sennheiser PXC 250-II Noise Cancelling Headphones $80 shipped (orig. $200), more
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Over-Ear Headphones (black) $129 shipped (Reg. $169)
Jackery Leaf Premium iPhone 5/5S Charger Case $30 Prime shipped (orig. $100)
iPhone 6 ZeroLemon Razor Armor Case $10 Prime shipped (orig. $35)
Pioneer 2-Channel 130W Bookshelf Speakers (pair) $70 shipped (orig. $180)
Kindle Fire HD 6: $84 (Reg. $99), Kindle Fire HDX 8.9: $299 shipped (Reg. $379)
iTunes Free App of the Week: ProCam 2 ($1.99 value)
Dynex 40-inch 1080p LED HDTV: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

New products & more:

This iPhone 6 Batmobile case looks the part and even casts the Bat-Signal
Gaming For Couples: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition and NES Remix Pack
Life Hack: these simple Velcro ties make cable management a cinch
Eero beams carefree WiFi to every corner of your home or office
The Toshiba Encrypted USB Flash Drive arrives
Raspberry Pi 2 launches with juiced up specs and free Windows 10 at the same low price
Club Nintendo posts Rewards Catalog: use your coins soon or lose them forever
Audio-Technica unveils its first professional grade open-back headphones with ATH-R70x
The Creator CI20 Android/Linux microcomputer starts shipping today for $65
Free Xbox Live Gold/PS Plus Games for February
Action role playing game Torchlight II is finally coming to Mac
Roundup: the best soundbars to bring your home theater to life
Sobriety optional: Synek’s new portable tap brings 11 fresh beers to any home or tailgate

Tapbots teases redesigned Tweetbot for Mac

Zac Hall Feb 3 2015 - 1:37 pm PT

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Mark Jardine, designer for Tapbots apps including the popular Tweetbot app, tweeted a photo teasing the upcoming redesign of the Mac version for the third party Twitter client; the current version of Tweetbot for Mac features a heavier design aesthetic than the general user interface introduced with OS X 10.10 Yosemite.
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Opinion: Square Enix’s flip-flop on iOS 8 support spotlights App Store ambiguities, risks

Jeremy Horwitz Feb 3 2015 - 9:06 am PT

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Square Enix’s The World Ends With You

Buying an app from the App Store is designed to be as easy as possible. A large button with a price tag sits as close to the app’s icon and name as possible, while additional details linger below. You’re not supposed to think or worry too much about each purchase — the transaction is impulse-driven when the price is low — and the implication is that the app will work when you get it, and keep working for a long time thereafter.

But what happens when an app — marketed as compatible with current iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches — is never updated for the latest version of iOS, and either stops working after an iOS upgrade, or never works at all on new devices? That’s the situation buyers of Square Enix’s $18 The World Ends with You: Solo Remix (and $20 iPad version) have found themselves in since iOS 8 was released. The game’s description claims that it “requires iOS 4.3 or later” and is compatible with devices that shipped with iOS 8, but it wasn’t actually iOS 8-compatible. Yesterday, Square Enix publicly flip-flopped on whether it would leave the game unplayable or fix it. Before changing its tune, the company told customers that they’d need to continue to keep using iOS 7 in order to play the game — an unrealistic alternative, though one that’s faced by users of numerous iOS apps that aren’t being updated by their developers.

By considering abandonment of the 69% of iOS users who are currently on iOS 8, Square Enix wasn’t just making a business choice; it was also spotlighting the risk App Store customers take every time they purchase an app. And it also revealed how long-unsolved App Store listing ambiguities are subjecting users, developers, and Apple itself to unnecessary problems.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Grand Theft Auto V from $30, Slow Shutter! for iOS free download, Raspberry Pi 2, more

Feb 2 2015 - 9:11 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:

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Over-Ear Headphones (black) $129 shipped (Reg. $169)
Jackery Leaf Premium iPhone 5/5S Charger Case $30 Prime shipped (orig. $100)
iPhone 6 ZeroLemon Razor Armor Case $10 Prime shipped (orig. $35)
Pioneer 2-Channel 130W Bookshelf Speakers (pair) $70 shipped (orig. $180)
Timex Weekender Men’s/Women’s Watches extra 30% off: from $19 Prime shipped
Kindle Fire HD 6: $84 (Reg. $99), Kindle Fire HDX 8.9: $299 shipped (Reg. $379)
Club Nintendo posts Rewards Catalog: use your coins soon or lose them forever
Home: Rayovac 6V LED Battery Lantern $5, Keurig 2.0 Freedom Clip for free, more

Games/Apps: Grand Theft Auto V from $30, Disney INFINITY Toy Box $36, Xbox Live Gold 1-yr $36, more

Slow Shutter! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $1.99)

Raspberry Pi 2 launches with juiced up specs and free Windows 10 at the same low price

Life Hack: these simple Velcro ties make cable management a cinch

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Small States: Janus Motorcycles takes pride in its hand-crafted and locally sourced bikes, giveaway worth $340

Apple discounts nearly forty of the most popular productivity apps for iOS and Mac

More new gear from today:

New! Breaking Bad: The Complete Series on Blu-ray w/ money barrel: $100 (orig. $300)
New! Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch 1TB Internal Solid State Drive $390 (Reg. $450)
New! Monoprice $20 off $100: 5.1-Ch. Home Theater Speakers $164 (Reg. $184), more
New! Sennheiser PXC 250-II Noise Cancelling Headphones $80 shipped (orig. $200), more
New! LeapFrog LeapTV Educational Active Video Game System $99 shipped (Reg. $150)
New! Free $10 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card and medium drink for new Rewards members
New! Daily Deals: LG 65″ 1080p HDTV $800, Samsung 2TB Portable HDD: $75, more

More deals still alive:

Omaker 10,000mAh Dual 2.1A USB Batteries with 1W flashlight: $17 Prime shipped
iTunes Downloads: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) $10, Groundhog Day $5, more
iTunes Free App of the Week: ProCam 2 ($1.99 value)
Apple 3TB AirPort Time Capsule (newest version): $349 shipped (13% off)
ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20000mAh power bank w/ solar charging: $50 (Reg. $60)
The Music of League of Legends Vol. 1 album for free (Reg. $9)
Duet Display uses your iPad as an extra Mac display, hits lowest price: $8 (Reg. $15)
Apple iPhone 6: $498 off contract, (iPhone 6 Plus: $598) refurb at Walmart (23% off)
AKG K551 over-ear headphones w/ mic $200 shipped (orig. $380)
iPhone 6/Plus Tempered Glass Screen Protector w/ rounded edges $5 shipped
Klipsch 12-inch 300W Subwoofer $200 shipped (Reg. $300)
Dynex 40-inch 1080p LED HDTV: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

New products & more:

Audio-Technica unveils its first professional grade open-back headphones with ATH-R70x
The Creator CI20 Android/Linux microcomputer starts shipping today for $65
Free Xbox Live Gold/PS Plus Games for February
Action role playing game Torchlight II is finally coming to Mac
Roundup: the best soundbars to bring your home theater to life
Sobriety optional: Synek’s new portable tap brings 11 fresh beers to any home or tailgate
Nintendo Throwback Sale 3: Metroid Prime: Trilogy $10 for Wii U, more
Marvel Collectors Corps subscription delivers exclusive collectibles to your doorstep
Gaming For Couples: The best PlayStation 4 bundles, games, demos and accessories
WhatSim allows you to send unlimited WhatsApp messages from all over the globe for free
You’ll never be able to pop this John Deere tire
Luna smart mattress cover turns up the heat in bed and even triggers your morning coffee
Revell’s latest miniature quadcopter drone claims to be the “world’s smallest” yet
Kitchen Tech: Showtime Rotisserie Oven brings restaurant-quality chicken and roasts home

9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes Free App of the Week, Omaker 10000mAh power bank $17, SSD deals, more

Jan 30 2015 - 9:06 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:

iTunes HD Downloads: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014) $10, Groundhog Day $5, more
The Creator CI20 Android/Linux microcomputer starts shipping today for $65
Free Xbox Live Gold/PS Plus Games for February
Home: Dyson Hot+Cool fan/heater (refurb) $155 (orig. $400), more
Audio-Technica unveils its first professional grade open-back headphones with the new ATH-R70x

iTunes Free App of the Week: ProCam 2 ($1.99 value)

Omaker 10,000mAh Dual 2.1A USB Batteries with 1W flashlight: $17 Prime shipped, (+ 5200mAh battery: $30 shipped)

2.5-inch SATA III SSDs: Samsung 850 250GB $110 (Reg. $150), Crucial MX100 256GB $90 (Reg. $128)

Apple discounts nearly forty of the most popular productivity apps for iOS and Mac

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (newest) 2.8GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,599 ($200 off)

Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air (newest version) 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB $750 (Reg. $899)

Apple 11.6-inch MacBook Air (mid 2013) 1.3GHz/4GB/256GB: $849 (orig. $1,099)

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More new gear from today:

New! 2-yr subscription to National Geographic Magazine w/ digital access $30 (Reg. $38+)
New! Daily Deals: iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi: $447, Toshiba 1TB External HDD: $55, more
New! Action role playing game Torchlight II is finally coming to Mac
New! Games/Apps: PlayStation TV $60, PS Silver Headset $35, Xbox Live Gold $40, more
New! Harman Kardon Esquire Portable Bluetooth Speaker (refurb) $155 shipped (orig. $250)
New! Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones $60 shipped (orig. $100), more

More deals still alive:

Apple 3TB AirPort Time Capsule (newest version): $349 shipped (13% off)
ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20000mAh power bank w/ solar charging: $50 (Reg. $60)
The Music of League of Legends Vol. 1 album for free (Reg. $9)
Media: The Wire Complete Series $50 iTunes download, DVD/Blu-rays as low as $3
Duet Display uses your iPad as an extra Mac display, hits lowest price: $8 (Reg. $15)
Apple iPhone 6: $498 off contract, (iPhone 6 Plus: $598) refurb at Walmart (23% off)
WD My Passport Ultra 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive: $80 shipped (orig. $140)
AKG K551 over-ear headphones w/ mic $200 shipped (orig. $380)
Last chance to score a big screen HDTV in time for the Super Bowl
Seagate Desktop 6TB Internal Hard Drive $200 shipped (orig. $350)
iPhone 6/Plus Tempered Glass Screen Protector w/ rounded edges $5 shipped
Brother Wireless B&W 3-in-1 Printer w/ AirPrint + $30 Gift Card $110 (Reg. $180)
Groupon 10% off sitewide: Logitech iPad Air Keyboard Cover (refurb) $27, more
Klipsch 12-inch 300W Subwoofer $200 shipped (Reg. $300)
Dynex 40-inch 1080p LED HDTV: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)
Magazine subs from $4 per yr: Popular Science, Wired, GQ, Men’s Health, more
Free two month Spotify Premium trial
2.5″ HDDs: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB $120, WD Black2 120GB SSD/1TB HDD $100
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 202 II over-ears $15, Klipsch X11 in-ears $100, more
Omaker M4 Rugged/Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker + 15,600mAh battery: $45 shipped
D-Link Wireless N Network Surveillance Camera $25 shipped (orig. $120)
Network: NETGEAR N600 WiFi Extender w/ AirPlay $70 (orig. $100), more
Garmin Vivofit Fitness Tracker (refurb) $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)
WD My Book 6TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $200 shipped (orig. $300)

New products/ongoing promos/info:

Roundup: the best soundbars to bring your home theater to life
Sobriety optional: Synek’s new portable tap brings 11 fresh beers to any home or tailgate
Nintendo Throwback Sale 3: Metroid Prime: Trilogy $10 for Wii U, more
Marvel Collectors Corps subscription delivers exclusive collectibles to your doorstep
Gaming For Couples: The best PlayStation 4 bundles, games, demos and accessories
WhatSim allows you to send unlimited WhatsApp messages from all over the globe for free
You’ll never be able to pop this John Deere tire
Luna smart mattress cover turns up the heat in bed and even triggers your morning coffee
Revell’s latest miniature quadcopter drone claims to be the “world’s smallest” yet
Kitchen Tech: Showtime Rotisserie Oven brings restaurant-quality chicken and roasts home
The best student discounts: Apple, Best Buy, J.Crew, dozens of other national retailers
Avid will offer a free version of its digital audio workstation software known as Pro Tools First
Gaming For Couples: The best Xbox One bundles, games, demos and accessories

Apple releases iTunes 12.1 with OS X Notification Center widget, syncing improvements, and more

Mike Beasley Jan 29 2015 - 4:03 pm PT

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Apple has released a new update for iTunes on OS X that introduces support for a Notification Center widget. The widget will allow users to control their music and buy songs from iTunes Radio directly from the system-wide panel.

iTunes 12.1 also includes a “quick tour” feature that runs on the app’s second launch. It’s the same quick tour that has been available on Apple’s website since last year, but it is now included natively in the app to help users get acclimated to the new design.

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Apple discounts nearly forty of the most popular productivity apps for iOS and Mac

Jan 29 2015 - 1:18 pm PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

As usual, we’ve been tracking the best iOS price drops and freebies all week. About 48 hours ago we began to notice an influx of price drops for big name productivity apps. And now we know why. Apple has just unveiled its Get Productive App Store sale which features 19 insanely popular iOS productivity apps.

It’s rare to see so many all-time low prices from such a variety of top-tier developers. Here are our top picks:

Fantastical 2: $1.99 (Reg. $5)
Calendars 5: $2.99 (Reg. $7)
Clear – Tasks, Reminders & To-Do lists: $1.99 (Reg. $5)
GoodNotes 4 – Notes & PDF: $2.99 (Reg. $7)
Duet Display: $7.99 (Reg. $15)
… and the rest of the deals…

On the Mac side of the sale there are twenty discounted productivity apps. Again, here are our favorites:

Clear – Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists: $4.99 (Reg. $10)
Day One: $4.99 (Reg. $10)
Notability: $2.99 (Reg. $6)
Fantastical – Calendar and Reminders: $9.99 (Reg. $20)

Check out our daily roundups for more of the best iOS apps sales.

Uber is giving away Mophie Power Reserve battery packs in Phoenix this weekend ahead of the Super Bowl

Zac Hall Jan 29 2015 - 11:02 am PT

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Uber, the app-based transportation service which lets you request a ride from your iPhone, is running a pretty interesting promotion in Phoenix, Arizona starting today through Saturday for Super Bowl XLIX . Between 10 am and 6 pm each day, Uber will offer to deliver a free Mophie Power Reserve ($49.95 1350mAh battery charger) to its users through the app. The free Mophie option is listed alongside car types in the Uber app.

Since requesting Uber to deliver a mobile charger to you then having them wait for you to charge your phone would take potentially hours, Uber and Mophie are giving the Power Reserves away to keep.

In the past, Uber has ran similar short run promotions with ice cream and other offers. In DC, for example, Uber is currently promoting a puppy adoption drive.

As for the Mophie giveaway promotion, Uber says it expects demand to be high, obviously, so you’ll have to test your luck with picking up a free Power Reserve if you’re in the area. Uber says its cars are equipped with Mophies, too, if you’re taking a ride and just need a quick charge.
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Yahoo app for iPhone gets a new look with focus on magazine content

Jordan Kahn Jan 29 2015 - 10:25 am PT

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The Yahoo app for iPhone is getting a new look today that the company says puts a bigger focus on magazine content with “beautiful images and engaging features that make content from our ten digital magazines even more fun.”

New features included in the redesigned app to make the magazine experience more interactive include the ability to vote on Yahoo Style, swipe to see Yahoo Movies info including reviews and analysis, and content from Yahoo Food.

You’ll notice the new features mentioned above in all the magazine categories in the app and Yahoo also notes that it now has “Yahoo Weather and Yahoo News Digest content above the stream for your two favorite categories, All Stories and News.”

The updated Yahoo app for iPhone is arriving on the App Store today for users in the United States.