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Apple has just released an updated version of the Safari browser for users on OS X Yosemite, Mavericks, and Mountain Lion. The update doesn’t add any new features, but does fix several important security flaws in the WebKit engine that powers the app.

Users on any of the three most recent versions of OS X can download the update for free through the Updates tab of the Mac App Store. The details of the security changes are listed below.

Safari 8.0.6, Safari 7.1.6, and Safari 6.2.6

WebKit
Available for: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5, OS X Mavericks v10.9.5, and OS X Yosemite v10.10.3

Impact: Visiting a maliciously crafted website may lead to an unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution

Description: Multiple memory corruption issues existed in WebKit. These issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

CVE-ID

CVE-2015-1152 : Apple

CVE-2015-1153 : Apple

CVE-2015-1154 : Apple

WebKit History
Available for: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5, OS X Mavericks v10.9.5, and OS X Yosemite v10.10.3

Impact: Visiting a maliciously crafted website may compromise user information on the filesystem

Description: A state management issue existed in Safari that allowed unprivileged origins to access contents on the filesystem. This issue was addressed through improved state management.

CVE-ID

CVE-2015-1155 : Joe Vennix of Rapid7 Inc. working with HP’s Zero Day Initiative

WebKit Page Loading
Available for: OS X Mountain Lion v10.8.5, OS X Mavericks v10.9.5, and OS X Yosemite v10.10.3

Impact: Visiting a malicious website by clicking a link may lead to user interface spoofing

Description: An issue existed in the handling of the rel attribute in anchor elements. Target objects could get unauthorized access to link objects. This issue was addressed through improved link type adherence.

CVE-ID

CVE-2015-1156 : Zachary Durber of Moodle

Apple debuts ‘Change Everything’ iPad ad campaign and website to highlight apps, accessories, education

Mike Beasley May 6 2015 - 12:46 pm PT

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Update: Apple has uploaded its new “Change Everything” ad to YouTube, as well. It’s embedded below.

Apple has debuted its newest iPad marketing campaign, “Change Everything,” with a 1:30 commercial and a new website highlighting the apps that change the way people go about their daily lives. The ad starts off with a list of things that have changed since the release of the first iPad, such as small businesses and education.

From there the commercial demonstrates a variety of applications and accessories that have augmented the way people connect, learn, and conduct business, and enjoy their lives…

9to5Toys Last Call: Mpow Bluetooth 4.0 Earbuds $22, Anker Jump Starter + Power Bank $60, JBL Bluetooth Speaker $30, more

Justin Kahn May 6 2015 - 9:05 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Update (5/6 7:00pm): The Mpow Bluetooth Earbuds have sold out.

Mpow Swift Bluetooth Stereo Sport Earbuds ~~$22 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)~~
The ultimate lifeline: this $60 power bank can jump start your car and charge your iPhone
Bluetooth Speakers: JBL Spark $30 (Orig. $130), more
Hub+ USB-C accessory adds connectivity options to a MacBook & charges your iPhone
Comcast announces a new UHDTV set-top box that may finally launch 4K mainstream
Classic adventure game Myst reportedly making a return with a new original Hulu TV series
Printers: Canon PIXMA w/ 32GB Flash Drive $110 (Reg. $150), more
Home: Philips portable energy goLITE $75 (Reg. $150), more

Pixelmator image editor and effects app for iOS now 50% off: $5 (Reg. $10)

Games/Apps: Monument Valley $1, COD Strike Team $2, Infinity Blade III $3, more

GTA San Andreas for iOS now available at its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $7)

Grab any Apple iPad w/ LTE for $100+ off at T-Mobile during its Mother’s Day Sale

Twelve South rare sitewide discount: HiRise Deluxe iPhone/iPad stand $53, BookBook iPad case $70, more

Everything is awesome with this Apple Watch stand made of LEGO

OtterBox announces new Symmetry Series folio style cases for iPad Air 2 and iPad mini

Review: iOttie’s Active Edge bike mount safely puts your iPhone front and center, exclusive 30% promo code

More new gear from today:

SanDisk Extreme SDXC/microSDHC cards up to 75% off, starting at $17 for 16GB

New! Amazon: 70% off jewelry + free next day shipping for Mother’s Day slackers
New! Daily Deals: uNu iPhone 6 Battery Case $43, RAVPower power bank $16, more
New! Headphones: Sennheiser HD 202 II over-ears $15, Piston 3 in-ears $16, more

More deals still alive:

Lexar 128GB Micro-SD Card (95MB/s) for 4K video recording, more for $86 shipped

iOttie Easy View iPhone 6 Car Mount + RapidVolt Dual USB Car Charger $13 shipped ($24 value)

Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker $179, UE Mini Boom $70, more
Kensington ClickSafe Keyed Laptop/Device Lock $17 Prime shipped (Orig. $40+)
Home: Philips AirFryer in black $120 (Orig. $220+), more
Stream Amazon Prime Instant Video movies at 30,000-ft in the air
Laptop bags: Belkin Messenger $20, Lowepro Passport $20, more
Nexus 5 + 1-Year Unlimited Talk-and-Text Shipped: $200 (Orig. $582)
Moto X (2014) unlocked 32GB for $350 (Reg. $550), 64GB: $375 (Reg. $600)
Revogi Smart Color Bluetooth LED Bulb $35 Shipped (Orig. $50, CA Tax Only)
Canon Refurb Cams: SL1 $300 (Orig. $550), Rebel T5 w/ lens kit $300 (Orig. $440), more
Netgear N300 Wi-Fi range extender for $25 shipped (Reg. $37+)
Mother’s Day Deals: Flower arrangements from $34, much more
Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX5 $130 (Reg. $180), UE Mini Boom $70 (Orig. $100)
Multi-magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, Men’s Health, ESPN, many more
Google doubling the free trial period for new Play Music All Access members
iPhone 6 MFi battery cases: UNU DX 3,000mAh $50, Anker Premium 3,100mAh $30
Spotify reboots its popular 3-month $0.99 Premium plan for new subscribers
‘ExoMount Touch’ Universal Car Mount $20 Shipped (Orig. $30, Tax only in CA)
Seagate’s recently released USB 3.0 Expansion drives: 4TB desktop $100, 1TB Portable $55
Wireless EarPod-style Bluetooth 4 headphones (compatible w/Apple Watch): $12 shipped
HBO NOW free trial offer drops to one week after initial promo period, sign up now
iTunes Free App of the Week: Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! ($2 value)
Ring Wifi Video Doorbell w/ iPhone/Android app: $189 Shipped (Orig. $229)
T-Mobile is once again dishing up free MLB At Bat access to its customers ($20 value)
3.2-ft MFi Lightning cable + 2.4A Car Charger for $9 (Reg. $17)
Regal’s $1 Summer Movies promo includes The Lego Movie, Paddington, more
Free Xbox Live games for May: Mafia 2, F1 2013, CastleStorm DE, Pool Nation FX, more
Free PlayStation Plus games for May: Guacamelee!, Unfinished Swan, more

New products & more:

The GoSun Grill uses solar power to cook your food even at night

Tony Hawk rides again in new Pro Skater 5 for Xbox One and PS4

Disney infinity 3.0 has been revealed w/ new Star Wars & Avengers Play Sets

Samsung’s new SD cards bring faster speeds, larger storage for 4K video and photography
GE’s new lightbulbs have HomeKit compatibility and will help you sleep better
nexpaq’s iPhone 6 case enables killer features to be added and removed on-the-fly
Connected Cycle’s smart pedals will track your riding and help you find a lost bicycle
IKAWA’s coffee roaster brings the experience home w/ iOS connectivity and custom recipes
Give your iPhone a shake to create exciting videos with TomTom’s new Bandit action cam
Hulu just paid $180 million for Seinfeld, get the entire series for $65
Patriot’s USB-C Flash Drives are primed for new MacBook and Chromebook Pixel owners
The ON magnetic portable charging station from RUBIX takes inductive charging on the road

Pixelmator, the popular image editor for Mac & iPad, is coming soon to the iPhone

Benjamin Mayo May 6 2015 - 6:34 am PT

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Pixelmator is bringing its photo and image editor to the iPhone soon, as announced in a blog post today. Pixelmator was exclusive to the Mac until late last year when the developers ported the application to the iPad. It is now nearing completion on the iPhone version.

The especially good news for current Pixelmator users is that the iPhone version will not be released as a separate app. An update to the iPad app will make the software universal, so you can buy the app now and get the iPhone update for free when it is released. Even better, Pixelmator for iPad is currently on sale to celebrate the announcement…

First look at Apple’s new App Analytics beta (Screenshots)

Jordan Kahn May 6 2015 - 5:52 am PT

After beginning to invite developers to test an app analytics beta last week, giving devs that signed up access to new analytic data for their apps through iTunes Connect, today we get our first look at the feature…
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Home Depot confirms plans to accept Apple Pay soon after disabling it

Jordan Kahn May 5 2015 - 2:14 pm PT

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Home Depot will soon officially gain support for Apple Pay after users this week noticed it had started quietly blocking the platform, the company tells Bloomberg.

Users have had success using Apple Pay at Home Depot stores since the service launched in October last year— Home Depot uses MasterCard Paypass terminals that technically support the NFC-based payments platform— but now the company appears to have stopped accepting it as it issues a statement touting rival PayPal. The company since confirmed, however, that it does plan to officially support Apple Pay following upgrades to its in-store hardware in the near future.

From Bloomberg:
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9to5Toys Last Call: iOttie iPhone 6 Car Mount + Dual USB Car Charger $13, Lexar 128GB microSD $86, more

May 5 2015 - 9:11 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Everything is awesome with this Apple Watch stand made of LEGO
The GoSun Grill uses solar power to cook your food even at night
Disney infinity 3.0 has been revealed w/ new Star Wars & Avengers Play Sets
Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker $179, UE Mini Boom $70, more
Kensington ClickSafe Keyed Laptop/Device Lock $17 Prime shipped (Orig. $40+)
Tony Hawk rides again in new Pro Skater 5 for Xbox One and PS4
Home: Philips AirFryer in black $120 (Orig. $220+), more
Nexus 5 + 1-Year Unlimited Talk-and-Text Shipped: $200 (Orig. $582)
Moto X (2014) unlocked 32GB for $350 (Reg. $550), 64GB: $375 (Reg. $600)

iOttie Easy View iPhone 6 Car Mount + RapidVolt Dual USB Car Charger $13 shipped ($24 value)

Lexar 128GB Micro-SD Card (95MB/s) for 4K video recording, more for $86 shipped

Samsung’s new SD cards bring faster speeds, larger storage for 4K video and photography

OtterBox announces new Symmetry Series folio style cases for iPad Air 2 and iPad mini

Review: iOttie’s Active Edge bike mount safely puts your iPhone front and center, exclusive 30% promo code

More new gear from today:

iPad Air 16GB Wi-Fi in Space Gray (Open-Box) $270 shipped (Reg. $399 new, $339 refurb) http://t.co/7Nrfxxy4jl pic.twitter.com/bPI3SjJo1N

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 5, 2015

Stream Amazon Prime Instant Video movies and TV shows at 30,000-ft in the air w/ no extra fees

New! Games/Apps: Shadow of Mordor $20, TurboScan $1, iOS freebies, more
New! Laptop bags: Belkin Messenger $20, Lowepro Passport $20, more
New! Entourage Complete Series on Blu-ray for $85 shipped (Orig. $300), more
New! Daily Deals: Sol Republic Relays in black or white $40, more

More deals still alive:

Revogi Smart Color Bluetooth LED Bulb $35 Shipped (Orig. $50, CA Tax Only)

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest): $750 shipped (Reg. $899)
Canon Refurb Cams: SL1 $300 (Orig. $550), Rebel T5 w/ lens kit $300 (Orig. $440), more
Netgear N300 Wi-Fi range extender for $25 shipped (Reg. $37+)
Mother’s Day Deals: Flower arrangements from $34, much more
Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX5 $130 (Reg. $180), UE Mini Boom $70 (Orig. $100)
Multi-magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, Men’s Health, ESPN, many more
Google doubling the free trial period for new Play Music All Access members
iPhone 6 MFi battery cases: UNU DX 3,000mAh $50, Anker Premium 3,100mAh $30
Spotify reboots its popular 3-month $0.99 Premium plan for new subscribers
Poweradd iPhone 6/6Plus cases (variety of styles/colors) $2 shipped (Reg. $8)
‘ExoMount Touch’ Universal Car Mount $20 Shipped (Orig. $30, Tax only in CA)
Seagate’s recently released USB 3.0 Expansion drives: 4TB desktop $100, 1TB Portable $55
Wireless EarPod-style Bluetooth 4 headphones (compatible w/Apple Watch): $12 shipped
HBO NOW free trial offer drops to one week after initial promo period, sign up now
iTunes Free App of the Week: Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! ($2 value)
Ring Wifi Video Doorbell w/ iPhone/Android app: $189 Shipped (Orig. $229)
T-Mobile is once again dishing up free MLB At Bat access to its customers ($20 value)
3.2-ft MFi Lightning cable + 2.4A Car Charger for $9 (Reg. $17)
Regal’s $1 Summer Movies promo includes The Lego Movie, Paddington, more
Free Xbox Live games for May: Mafia 2, F1 2013, CastleStorm DE, Pool Nation FX, more
Free PlayStation Plus games for May: Guacamelee!, Unfinished Swan, more

New products & more:

GE’s new lightbulbs have HomeKit compatibility and will help you sleep better

nexpaq’s iPhone 6 case enables killer features to be added and removed on-the-fly

Connected Cycle’s smart pedals will track your riding and help you find a lost bicycle
IKAWA’s coffee roaster brings the experience home w/ iOS connectivity and custom recipes
Give your iPhone a shake to create exciting videos with TomTom’s new Bandit action cam
Hulu just paid $180 million for Seinfeld, get the entire series for $65
Patriot’s USB-C Flash Drives are primed for new MacBook and Chromebook Pixel owners
The ON magnetic portable charging station from RUBIX takes inductive charging on the road

Dropbox for iOS adds file commenting & 1Password login, creating Office docs coming soon

Zac Hall May 5 2015 - 8:57 am PT

Dropbox is rolling out a new version of its iPhone and iPad app today with a new features including commenting and mentions, a new ‘Recent’ files tab, and 1Password integration. Dropbox for iOS will also gain the ability to create Microsoft Office files including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel documents directly from the app soon.
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Apple TV users get Bell’s CraveTV & Rogers’ Shomi services in Canada, Arte in France/Germany, more

Jordan Kahn May 5 2015 - 8:17 am PT

While users in the US are today getting access to CBS Sports and USA Now on the Apple TV, Canadian users are being greeted today with two new channels from the big Canadian cable companies. Bell’s CraveTV and Rogers’ Shomi, two competitive on-demand TV services akin to Hulu in the US, are now accessible on Apple’s set-top box.
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Belkin’s WeMo app adds IFTTT & support for more bulbs including Cree

Jordan Kahn May 5 2015 - 7:18 am PT

Belkin today updated its WeMo app — the companion software to the company’s platform for controlling connected lighting products, appliances, and more — to offer support for IFTTT and additional light bulbs.
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Google acquires Timeful time management iOS app to improve Gmail, Calendar, & more

Jordan Kahn May 4 2015 - 11:29 am PT

Google today announced that it’s acquiring Timeful Inc, the company behind the Timeful app that offers a central location for time management, calendar functions, to-do list and scheduling features.
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May the 4th be with you: Apple offers collection of iOS & Mac app discounts for Star Wars Day

Jordan Kahn May 4 2015 - 10:17 am PT

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To celebrate Star Wars Day— yes, that’s why everyone keeps saying “May the 4th be with you” today— Apple is offering a number of discounts on apps and in-app purchase content from Disney, Konami, and others.

Below we’ve put together links for all of the Star Wars App Store content on sale today, including both Apple’s iOS collection and other iPhone, iPad, and Mac titles discounted for the occasion:
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Droplr launches new Mac and iOS apps, introduces support for limited free accounts

Mike Beasley May 4 2015 - 9:35 am PT

File sharing service Droplr announced today that it is launching new versions of both of its apps alongside a freemium account option. Users will now be able to sign up and use Droplr to share large files for free, but will only be able to store their files for one week. After that, the links will expire. Users subscribed the Droplr Pro service will be able to keep their files forever, and will get access to other settings to customize the file sharing process.

Along with the new account types comes a family of redesigned applications to support them. The iOS app, seen above, has been reworked with support for the latest iOS features, such as sharing extensions. When you upload a file through the iOS app, it will immediately be pushed to the Mac app, or vice versa.

9to5Toys Last Call: Star Wars May 4th Deals, 6′ MFi Lightning cables $7, iPad mini 2 WiFi+Cell 64GB $330, more

May 4 2015 - 9:02 am PT

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:

6-foot MFi Lightning USB cable (variety of colors) $7 Prime shipped
GE’s new lightbulbs have HomeKit compatibility and will help you sleep better
Multi-magazine subs from $4/yr: Wired, Men’s Health, ESPN, many more
Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX5 $130 (Reg. $180), UE Mini Boom $70 (Orig. $100)
Home: T-fal’s best-selling 12-pc. cookware set $80 (Orig. $150), more
Mother’s Day Deals: Flower arrangements from $34, much more
Humble Bundle for Android: Monument Valley, Joe Danger, Blek, and more from $4

Star Wars Day deals & freebies: Darth Vader and Son Kindle book $2, LEGO kits from $8, much more

Daily Deals: Samsung Xpress Mono Laser Printer $50, Acer 27″ G-SYNC Gaming Monitor $400, Kindles, more

Your choice $330 shipped each: Apple iPad mini 2 WiFi+ Cellular 64GB in Space Gray or iPad Air 16GB WiFi

Review: iOttie’s Active Edge bike mount safely puts your iPhone front and center, exclusive 30% promo code

More new gear from today:

Price Drop: Omaker M4 Splashproof/droppable Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker with NFC: $20 Prime shipped (Orig. $70)

Canon Refurbished Digital Cameras: SL1 (body only) $300 (Orig. $550), Rebel T5 w/ lens kit $300 (Orig. $440), more

New! Games/Apps: Dark Souls II Scholar $50, GoodReader $2, freebies, more
New! Lumsing power banks: 10400mAh $19 (Orig. $90), more
New! Revogi Smart Color Bluetooth LED Bulb $35 Shipped (Orig. $50, CA Tax Only)
New! Google doubling the free trial period for new Play Music All Access members
New! Netgear N300 Wi-Fi range extender for $25 shipped (Reg. $37+)

Amazon Gold Box: T-fal 12-Piece Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set $80 shipped (Orig. $200) http://t.co/5QG5sje1kc pic.twitter.com/BbVWesHquI

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 4, 2015

More deals still alive:

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest): $750 shipped (Reg. $899)

iPhone 6 MFi battery cases: UNU DX 3,000mAh $50 (Orig. $70), Anker Premium 3,100mAh $30 (Orig. $70), more

Spotify reboots its popular 3-month $0.99 Premium plan for new subscribers
Poweradd iPhone 6/6Plus cases (variety of styles/colors) $2 shipped (Reg. $8)
‘ExoMount Touch’ Universal Car Mount $20 Shipped (Orig. $30, Tax only in CA)
Seagate’s recently released USB 3.0 Expansion drives: 4TB desktop $100, 1TB Portable $55
Wireless EarPod-style Bluetooth 4 headphones (compatible w/Apple Watch): $12 shipped
HBO NOW free trial offer drops to one week after initial promo period, sign up now
iTunes Free App of the Week: Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! ($2 value)
Ring Wifi Video Doorbell w/ iPhone/Android app: $189 Shipped (Orig. $229)
T-Mobile is once again dishing up free MLB At Bat access to its customers ($20 value)
JBL Control One All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor 200W Speakers Pair: $90 shipped
3.2-ft MFi Lightning cable + 2.4A Car Charger for $9 (Reg. $17)
Spigen unveils Apple Watch stand, get 15% off + 70-80% off iPhone cases
Regal’s $1 Summer Movies promo includes The Lego Movie, Paddington, more
Free Xbox Live games for May: Mafia 2, F1 2013, CastleStorm DE, Pool Nation FX, more
Free PlayStation Plus games for May: Guacamelee!, Unfinished Swan, more

New products & more:

nexpaq’s iPhone 6 case enables killer features to be added and removed on-the-fly

Connected Cycle’s smart pedals will track your riding and help you find a lost bicycle
IKAWA’s coffee roaster brings the experience home w/ iOS connectivity and custom recipes
Give your iPhone a shake to create exciting videos with TomTom’s new Bandit action cam
Hulu just paid $180 million for Seinfeld, get the entire series for $65
Patriot’s USB-C Flash Drives are primed for new MacBook and Chromebook Pixel owners
The ON magnetic portable charging station from RUBIX takes inductive charging on the road
Review: Omaker M4 Splashproof Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker: $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $70)

Tweetbot for iPhone update adds support for Twitter’s new ‘quote tweet’ feature

Mike Beasley May 1 2015 - 12:52 pm PT

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Tweetbot for iPhone was updated today with support for Twitter’s recently-introduced ‘quote tweet’ format. The update adds a new option called “standard quote” under the retweet style options. Selecting that setting will change the “quote tweet” button in the timeline so that instead of copying the body of the tweet into the compose screen, it inserts only the URL of the original post.

Linked tweets will appear as embedded media within the timeline, allowing you to quickly see text and images without tapping through to the next screen. You’ll still need to tap through the preview to the original post to watch animated GIFs or videos, however. Embedded tweets also appear as a larger preview on the tweet detail page.

For those who liked the old “quote tweet” setting in Tweetbot, you’ll find that it’s still available under a new name. Just set your “quote format” to “copy tweet.” Previously included options like “RT with comment” and “via @user” are also still available.

Tweebot for iPhone is one of the first third-party apps to integrate this feature after it was made available to developers earlier last month. You can download the 3.6 update for free if you already own the app, or for $4.99 if you haven’t purchased an earlier version of Tweetbot 3.

9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 6 battery cases from $30, 11″ MacBook Air $750, 3-Pack Lightning cables $20, more

May 1 2015 - 8:59 am PT

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:

nexpaq’s iPhone 6 case enables killer features to be added and removed on-the-fly
This Raspberry Pi 2 Model B kit is perfect for getting into micro-computing $60 (Reg. $70)
Magazine sale from $4.50/yr: Wired, Men’s & Women’s Health, Rolling Stone, many more
‘ExoMount Touch’ Universal Car Mount $20 Shipped (Orig. $30, Tax only in CA)
Seagate’s recently released USB 3.0 Expansion drives: 4TB desktop $100, 1TB Portable $55
Home: Margaritaville frozen drink maker $160 (Reg. $300), more
Fleksy keyboard Android app w/ GIF & custom layout support: free (Reg. $2)

iPhone 6 MFi battery cases: UNU DX 3,000mAh $50 (Orig. $70), Anker Premium 3,100mAh $30 (Orig. $70), more

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest): $750 shipped (Reg. $899)

Apple 13” Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch: 128GB $1,100 or 256GB $1,300 ($199 off)

Stock up on MFi Lightning cables w/ Monoprice’s discounted bundles: 3-Pack for $20 shipped, more

Spotify reboots its popular 3-month $0.99 Premium plan for new subscribers

T-Mobile is once again dishing up free MLB At Bat access to its customers ($20 value)

Wireless EarPod-style Bluetooth 4 headphones (compatible w/Apple Watch): $12 shipped

Spigen iPhone 6/Plus cases in multiple styles & colors from $4 Prime shipped (up to 80% off)

Poweradd iPhone 6/6Plus & Galaxy S6 cases (variety of styles/colors) $2 shipped (Reg. $8)

9to5Toys Specials currently has a VPN Unlimited Lifetime Subscription for $39 and ibVPN Total Plan 4 year subscription for $59. Either way you won’t have to worry about hackers for a long time.

Today is your last chance to enter to win this handmade laptop stand from @grovemade http://t.co/kqvUffLjSe pic.twitter.com/vK9X9zpOFy

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 1, 2015

More new gear from today:

HBO NOW free trial offer drops to one week after initial promo period, sign up now on your Apple TV, iPhone or iPad

New! Daily Deals: Chromecast $25, Foscam Pan IP Cam w/ Night Vision $60, more
New! Games/Apps: FX Photo Studio $1, Star Wars KOTOR for Mac $2.50, more

More deals still alive:

iTunes Free App of the Week: Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! ($2 value)

Ring Wifi Video Doorbell w/ iPhone/Android app: $189 Shipped (Orig. $229)

JBL Control One All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor 200W Speakers Pair: $90 shipped
3.2-ft MFi Lightning cable + 2.4A Car Charger for $9 (Reg. $17)
Netgear Wi-Fi extender $30 (Reg. $37), TP-LINK AV200 Powerline kit $20 (Reg. $28+)
AIAIAI TMA-1 on-ear headphones $100 (Orig. $250), more
Spigen unveils Apple Watch stand, get 15% off + 70-80% off iPhone cases
Regal’s $1 Summer Movies promo includes The Lego Movie, Paddington, more
LifeProof frē iPhone 6 waterproof case: $55 + $5 flat rate shipping (Reg. $80)
Free Xbox Live games for May: Mafia 2, F1 2013, CastleStorm DE, Pool Nation FX, more
Free PlayStation Plus games for May: Guacamelee!, Unfinished Swan, more
Samsung 40-Inch 60Hz Smart LED 4K Ultra HDTV $629 (Reg. $900)
Add AirPlay streaming w/ JBL’s SoundFly Air Wi-Fi Speaker for $39 shipped (Orig. $200)
Harman Kardon AE in-ears w/mic & remote $49 shipped (Reg. $125+), more
Griffin WatchStand Apple Watch Charging Dock $27 Shipped (Orig. $30, shipping this week)
Media: Manny rental $0.99, Boxing films on iTunes $10 ea, 8 free country music tracks, more
Your choice of two rugged Lumsing Bluetooth speakers: $20 (Reg. $24+)
Samsung 60″ 1080p 240Hz HDTV $1,100, LG 34″ UltraWide Monitor w/ Thunderbolt 2 $751
Earjax ‘Lyrics’ Noise-Isolating Earbuds: $35 Shipped (Orig. $100)

New products & more:

IKAWA’s coffee roaster brings the experience home w/ iOS connectivity and custom recipes

Connected Cycle’s smart pedals will track your riding and help you find a lost bicycle

Give your iPhone a shake to create exciting videos with TomTom’s new Bandit action cam
Hulu just paid $180 million for Seinfeld, get the entire series for $65
Patriot’s USB-C Flash Drives are primed for new MacBook and Chromebook Pixel owners
The ON magnetic portable charging station from RUBIX takes inductive charging on the road
Review: Omaker M4 Splashproof Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker: $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $70)
Rock out with this scaled down Bluetooth-connected Iron Man Mark XLIII mask
Samsung expands its smart audio lineup with new touch control on-ears, more
The Flyte levitating light bulb works like magic and looks like a dream
This voice-activated sensor turns any regular trashcan into an iOS connected smartcan

Ekko Player for iPhone will read the latest news headlines & stories to you

Chance Miller Apr 30 2015 - 8:04 pm PT

Ekko Player for iOS is a neat app that will read news headlines and stories to you. In addition to reading the headlines and articles to you, the app also allows you to use you voice to navigate between stories, making it an excellent way to digest news while on-the-go.

Apple Store app on iOS updated with support for Apple Watch

Chance Miller Apr 30 2015 - 3:16 pm PT

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As we reported would happen earlier this week, Apple this evening has updated its Apple Store app with support for Watch. From the app, users can get real-time order status updates, initiate the process of picking up an order, make and search for Genius Bar appointments, and discover events and workshops taking place in nearby Apple Stores.

Apple opens sign-ups for developers to test upcoming App Analytics feature (U: Access starting today)

Zac Hall Apr 30 2015 - 11:17 am PT

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Apple has started offering registered developers the chance to sign-up and test its upcoming App Analytics feature first announced last year at WWDC. Developers have been awaiting the service since it was announced following Apple’s acquisition of TestFlight (and FlightPath), a service which offered its own analytics features.
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‘Marvel Future Fight’ action RPG for iOS arrives as Avengers: Age of Ultron movie hits theaters

Jordan Kahn Apr 30 2015 - 9:39 am PT

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With the North American release of the new Avengers: Age of Ultron movie hitting theaters tomorrow, Korean developer Netmarble has perfectly timed the release of its anticipated “Marvel Future Fight” action RPG for iPhone and iPad.

Available on the App Store now for free, the game features 36 officially licensed Marvel characters, including The Avengers, Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Daredevil, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Loki, Doctor Octopus and Ultron.

The game includes a single player campaign, 3 vs. 3 battles, one-finger gesture control or a virtual gamepad, and a familiar RPG leveling system.

With a storyline penned by best-selling Marvel comics writer Peter David, players can experience the world of Marvel firsthand across four action-packed modes. In addition to the PVE Mission Mode, Marvel Future Fight also includes a PVP three-on-three Timeline Battle that will see teams of players fighting heroes from other dimensions. For players looking to take it to the next level, the Villain Siege mode taps on players’ knowledge of the Marvel Universe to uncover evil plots of the most infamous villains, while Dimension Rift Missions will offer a true test of skill for players seeking the ultimate challenge.

To celebrate the launch of the title, Netmarble and Marvel are offering players the ability to unlock Iron Man armor as an in-game item during the first week.

Marvel Future Fight is available for free on the App Store now.

9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Tour $95, 13″ MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch $1,100, iPad mini 2 64GB WiFi+Cell $330, more

Justin Kahn Apr 30 2015 - 9:10 am PT

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 Free App of the Week: Mighty Switch Force! Hose It Down! ($2 value)
IKAWA’s coffee roaster brings the experience home w/ iOS connectivity and custom recipes
T-Mobile is once again dishing up free MLB At Bat access to its customers ($20 value)
JBL Control One All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor 200W Speakers Pair (White): $90 shipped
Ring Wifi Video Doorbell w/ iPhone/Android app: $189 Shipped (Orig. $229)
Spotify reboots its popular 3-month $0.99 Premium plan for new subscribers
GOgroove BlueSYNC BX Portable Bluetooth Speaker $20 Prime shipped (Orig. $70)
Home: Dyson AM04 Hot+Cool table fan/heater $190 (Orig. $400), kitchenware, vacs, more

Headphones: Beats Tour 2.0 in-ears $95 (Orig. $150), AIAIAI TMA-1 on-ears $100 (Orig. $250), more

Apple 13” Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch: 128GB $1,100 or 256GB $1,300 ($199 off)

Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 64GB in Space Gray: $330 shipped (Orig. $729

Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB $500 (Reg. $599) or 128GB in Space Gray $590 (Reg. $699

Wireless EarPod-style Bluetooth 4 headphones (compatible w/Apple Watch): $12 shipped

Spigen iPhone 6/Plus cases in multiple styles & colors from $4 Prime shipped (up to 80% off)

Poweradd iPhone 6/6Plus & Galaxy S6 cases (variety of styles/colors) $2 shipped (Reg. $8)

9to5Toys Specials currently has a VPN Unlimited Lifetime Subscription for $39 and ibVPN Total Plan 4 year subscription for $59. Either way you won’t have to worry about hackers for a long time.

Small States Review: Grovemade’s Laptop Stand combines quality craftsmanship & thoughtful design, giveaway

More new gear from today:

Network: Netgear’s best-selling Wi-Fi extender $30 (Reg. $37), TP-LINK AV200 Powerline kit $20 (Reg. $28+)

Games/Apps: Select Star Wars titles for iOS/Mac drop to lowest prices ever, more

New! HP Envy 4500 Wireless All-in-One Printer w/ AirPrint $50 shipped (Orig. $100)
New! Daily Deals: Garmin Fitness Band (refurb) $45, Pioneer GPS Receiver $350, more
New! Regal’s $1 Summer Movies promo includes The Lego Movie, Paddington, more
New! Free Kindle books: Cooking, Travel, Health, Money, more (save up to $15 per title)
New! Connected Cycle’s smart pedals will track your riding and help you find a lost bicycle

ZeroLemon MFi 6.4-ft rugged tangle-free nylon Lightning cable $10 w/ free shipping (Reg. $13) http://t.co/rkSxH2KoLA pic.twitter.com/LX0tx5qd9m

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More deals still alive:

Skiva iPhone/iPad charging bundle: 3.2-ft MFi Lightning cable + 2.4A Car Charger for $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $17)

Hulu just paid $180 million for Seinfeld, but this deal on the entire series for $65 is real and it’s spectacular

Spigen unveils Apple Watch stand, get 15% off + 70-80% off iPhone cases
LifeProof frē iPhone 6 waterproof case: $55 + $5 flat rate shipping (Reg. $80)
Free Xbox Live games for May: Mafia 2, F1 2013, CastleStorm DE, Pool Nation FX, more
Free PlayStation Plus games for May: Guacamelee!, Unfinished Swan, more
Samsung 40-Inch 60Hz Smart LED 4K Ultra HDTV $629 (Reg. $900)
Home: Dyson upright/handheld vacs from $175, Cuisinart knife set & stand $43, more
Add AirPlay streaming w/ JBL’s SoundFly Air Wi-Fi Speaker for $39 shipped (Orig. $200)
Harman Kardon AE in-ears w/mic & remote $49 shipped (Reg. $125+), more
Griffin WatchStand Apple Watch Charging Dock $27 Shipped (Orig. $30, shipping this week)
Media: Manny rental $0.99, Boxing films on iTunes $10 ea, 8 free country music tracks, more
Hours Time Tracking app from Apple Design Award winner Tapity goes free ($7 value)
djay 2 for iPhone & iPad go free for the very first time
Your choice of two rugged Lumsing Bluetooth speakers: $20 (Reg. $24+)
Samsung 60″ 1080p 240Hz HDTV $1,100, LG 34″ UltraWide Monitor w/ Thunderbolt 2 $751
Earjax ‘Lyrics’ Noise-Isolating Earbuds: $35 Shipped (Orig. $100)
Apple-certified MFi Lightning cables: 2-Pack 1.3-ft $10, 3-ft $7, 6-ft $10, 10-ft $10, more
New Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 trailer and early access to multiplayer beta
Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth Speaker $22 Prime shipped (Orig. $46)
iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit Bundle $65 shipped (Orig. $110)
EC Technology portable foldable Bluetooth keyboard $27 Prime shipped (Orig. $70)
5-Pack of HDMI 6-ft cables $6 shipped (Orig. $12+)

New products & more:

Give your iPhone a shake to create exciting videos with TomTom’s new Bandit action cam

Patriot’s USB-C Flash Drives are primed for new MacBook and Chromebook Pixel owners

The ON magnetic portable charging station from RUBIX takes inductive charging on the road
Review: Omaker M4 Splashproof Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker: $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $70)
Rock out with this scaled down Bluetooth-connected Iron Man Mark XLIII mask
Samsung expands its smart audio lineup with new touch control on-ears, more
The Flyte levitating light bulb works like magic and looks like a dream
This voice-activated sensor turns any regular trashcan into an iOS connected smartcan
This iOS connected hybrid trash can vacuum is “the world’s first smartcan”
ElevationLab’s NightStand is a versatile charging dock for your Apple Watch
SquareTrade takes on AppleCare+ for Apple Watch with its own 2-yr protection plans
popSlate’s new case puts an E Ink display on the back of your iPhone 6
Wakē uses infrared sensors and parametric speakers to wake up one person at a time

Amazon Instant Video iOS app adds HD content, streaming over cellular

Jordan Kahn Apr 30 2015 - 7:10 am PT

The Amazon Instant Video app for iOS is getting a nice update today that brings streaming of content in HD as well as the ability to stream over a cellular connection. Previously users were only able to stream over WiFi, but will now be able to stream movies and TV shows on their LTE connection while on the go.
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Evernote adds new middle-tier for those who want premium features at a lower price

Ben Lovejoy Apr 30 2015 - 4:42 am PT

Evernote, which previously offered only a free Basic membership or a $50/year Premium one, has now added a middle tier. The new Evernote Plus subscription offers many of the premium features for half-price, at $25/year. The catch? Limits to the amount of data you can add to Evernote.

Evernote Plus limits you to 1GB/month total, a maximum note size of 50MB and no more than 250 emails per month – and you’ll be missing out on a few features, like the ability to search inside PDFs and Office documents. The full comparison chart can be found here.

Evernote has also increased Premium prices in some regions, including the U.S. if you pay monthly, up to $5.99/month. However, the company says that it has locked in existing pricing for current subscribers.

If you’re currently paying and the price of Premium went up in your region, then we’ve locked you into your rate for a year, or more. As long as you continue in your current plan, your price will adjust at your first renewal after April 29, 2016.

Finally, some regions have seen a price fall, and the company’s FAQ explains how to switch to the lower price.

Evernote made major improvements to its OS X desktop app toward the end of last year.

Microsoft announces new tool for effortlessly porting iOS apps to Windows 10

Mike Beasley Apr 29 2015 - 10:52 am PT

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Microsoft announced today during its Build conference that it will release a tool for developers to port their iOS apps directly to Windows 10 as “universal apps” that run on both phones and desktop computers. Developers will be able to feed their existing Objective-C code into a new software package and have it converted to work on the upcoming PC operating system.

At least, that’s how Microsoft is pitching it, though the whole process is a bit more complex. Essentially Windows 10 will ship with APIs that mirror the expected behavior of many iOS APIs, and this new conversion tool will help developers swap out iOS code for matching Windows code.