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9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin iPhone car vent mount $14, GoPro HERO4 Black $399, Apple TV (refurb) $59, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Belkin Car Vent Mount for iPhone 6/Plus $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)

GoPro HERO4 Black 4K Action Camera $399 shipped ($100 off)

Updated Apple TV pricing gets passed down as players refurbished by Apple hit a new low of $59

iPhone 6 Ultra-Thin 0.3mm case in multiple colors for $0.99 shipped

As Apple Watch approaches, these top-rated iPhone 6 fitness armbands start at only $10 Prime shipped

iTunes Free App of the Week – Temple Run: Oz ($1.99 value)

Small States Review: Grovemade’s iPhone 6 dock puts extra emphasis on design and materials, giveaway worth $99

More new gear from today:

Apple products/accessories 10-15% off: iPad Air 2 from $449, iTunes cards 15% off, more

• New! Roku’s flagship streaming media player is on sale for $77 shipped (Reg. $100)
• New! Add Bluetooth phone calls and music streaming to your car for $35 shipped (orig. $60)
• New! Samsung 850 2.5″ SSD: EVO 500GB $180 (Reg. $270), Pro 256GB $150 (Reg. $180)
• New! Daily Deals: Samsung 55″ Smart TV $630, Logitech Wireless Mouse $9, more
• New! Home Audio: Yamaha BT Soundbar $175, Logitech speakers w/ sub $25
• New! Sennheiser HD 600 open-back pro headphones $245 shipped (Reg. $400)
• New! Toys R Us 35% off LEGO Star Wars: X-Wing Starfighter $59, AT-AT $91, more
• New! Games/Apps: Dying Light for Xbox One/PS4 $50, iOS freebies, more
• New! Home: Dyson DC65 upright vac $300 (Reg. $400+), more

PSA: we know the new MacBook is tempting, but hold off and we’ll let you know when the first discounts hit. pic.twitter.com/yQQydCTpjY

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 9, 2015

Metal Gear Solid V Phantom Pain Collector's Edition is now available for preorder http://t.co/eahKIFZGuK pic.twitter.com/wSMVDy7Bl3

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More deals still alive:

iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount for iPhone 6/Plus & Android devices $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $25), more

• Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)
• Wii U console bundle refurbished by Nintendo w/ warranty $230 (Reg. $300 new)
• Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear Headphones $150 (Reg. $200)
• Elgato’s Game Capture records + streams PS4, Xbox + Wii U games for $153 (Reg. $180)
• iPhone 6 ultimate party case includes a bottle opener and flameless lighter for $10
• Download a free copy of the Transformers movie
• PreSonus Speakers + Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones from $229
• Download The Hobbit eBook on Google Play for $3 (Reg. $14)
• Mac App Store sale: BioShock, LEGO, Metro, Transistor, more $10 each (Reg. up to $45)
• Receive up to $100 off or Amazon credit w/ select Bose & HEOS by Denon products
• HDTVs: Samsung 48″ 1080p $545 (Reg. $670), 55″ LG 4K UHDTV $1,300 (Reg. $1,799)
• Download more than 300 hits from the 1960’s for $4
• Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ Laptop (previous gen) 1.3GHz/4GB/128GB $830 (orig. $1,099)
• Free download: Transparent soundtrack featuring Bob Dylan, Neil Young, more
• Google Play’s Birthday Sale includes $0.99 albums, $3 movies, discounted apps, more
• Pioneer’s SPH-DA120 adds Apple CarPlay to your car for $445 (Reg. $600)
• Mood-Light Your Home From Your Phone, Was $50 now $34

Onkyo 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ WiFi and Bluetooth $270 shipped (Reg. up to $500) http://t.co/MZBN8CdEps pic.twitter.com/YEk03Aqdds

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 6, 2015

New products & more:

Here’s Logitech’s next gen Daedalus Apex gaming mouse with customizable RGB lighting

• Rock Band 4 slated for a 2015 return w/ song collections transferring + all new hardware
  
• The second gen Divoom Bluetune Bean speaker comes equipped with a remote selfie button
• Kitchen Tech: Using Nitrous Oxide to make fresh whipped cream, airy waffles, more
• SanDisk’s new microSD card will stuff an extra 200GB in your MacBook, GoPro, more
• Aether’s Cone wireless speaker gains a couple new tricks, still looks beautiful
• Treat yourself to sharper, better kitchen knives from Henckels and Wusthof for $20+
• Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels
• Panasonic’s new Bluetooth smart air conditioner does more than just keep you cool
• Best Buy cuts Gamers Club Unlocked to $30, 20% off new games and amiibo
• ADATA found an ingenious home for a microSD card on its new microReader
• senseFly’s eXom drone flies autonomously using sensors or iPad controls
• Pansonic’s Nubo weatherproof, 4G-equipped monitoring camera is poised to slay Dropcam
• NeatherRealm announces Mortal Kombat X hybrid card-battler for iOS and Android
• Mad Catz brings console style controllers to Android devices with the L.Y.N.X.3

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9to5Toys Last Call: Sky Gamblers for iOS free, Griffin 20% off sitewide, iOttie iPhone 6/Plus car mount $18, more

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:

• Sky Gamblers: Cold War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)
• Griffin 20% off: Harris Tweed MacBook Bag $200 (Reg. $250), iPhone 6 cases, more
• Belkin WeMo Light Switch + WeMo Switch & Motion Sensor $90 ($130 value)
• Wii U console bundle refurbished by Nintendo w/ warranty $230 (Reg. $300 new)
• Sennheiser Momentum Over-Ear Headphones $150 (Reg. $200)
• Elgato’s Game Capture records + streams PS4, Xbox + Wii U games for $153 (Reg. $180)
• Here’s Logitech’s next gen Daedalus Apex gaming mouse with customizable RGB lighting
• Epson 1800 Lumens 3D 1080P Projector w/ HDMI $550 shipped (Reg. $650)
• Home: T-fal 12 pc. Cookware Set $55, Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt $160, more

iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount for iPhone 6/Plus & Android devices $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $25), more

HooToo TripMate Wireless N Travel Router w/ USB port: $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Apple iPad deals: iPad Air 32GB $380 (Reg. $449), iPad mini w/ free $50 gift card $239 ($299 value), more

Apple iPad mini 2 WiFi: 16GB $250/32GB $300 w/ free shipping ($50 off)

iTunes Free App of the Week – Temple Run: Oz ($1.99 value)

LAST CHANCE! Small States Review – Bolt Briefcase from WaterField Designs is an ideal work and travel companion, $249 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Headphones: JBL J55 on-ears (multiple colors) $20 (Reg. $43), Sennheiser HD 518 over-ears $65 (Reg. up to $130)

• New! Daily Deals: JBL Lightning Docks from $23, Mophie Juice Pack refurb $25, more
  
• New! Samsung 850 EVO 500GB Internal Solid-State Drive $190 shipped (Reg. $245+)
• New! Monoprice 15% off sitewide: MHD Action Camera $150 (Reg. $177), more
• New! Games/Apps: BioShock Infinite + all DLC 75% off, iOS freebies, more
• New! SAS Handbook The Ultimate Guide to Surviving Anywhere $3 eBook download (Reg. $16)

Onkyo 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ WiFi and Bluetooth $270 shipped (Reg. up to $500) http://t.co/MZBN8CdEps pic.twitter.com/YEk03Aqdds

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 6, 2015

More deals still alive:

iPhone 6 ultimate party case includes a bottle opener and flameless lighter for $10

• Download a free copy of the Transformers movie
• PreSonus Speakers + Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones from $229
• Media: Man of Steel Collectors Edition $10 (Reg. $40), more
• Download The Hobbit eBook on Google Play for $3 (Reg. $14)
• Home: Philips AirFryer $150, Thermos Vacuum Stainless Steel Bottle $29, more
• PNY Turbo 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive: $70 shipped (Orig. $130)
• Mac App Store sale: BioShock, LEGO, Metro, Transistor, more $10 each (Reg. up to $45)
• Receive up to $100 off or Amazon credit w/ select Bose & HEOS by Denon products
• HDTVs: Samsung 48″ 1080p $545 (Reg. $670), 55″ LG 4K UHDTV $1,300 (Reg. $1,799)
• Download more than 300 hits from the 1960’s for $4
• Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ Laptop (previous gen) 1.3GHz/4GB/128GB $830 (orig. $1,099)
• Free download: Transparent soundtrack featuring Bob Dylan, Neil Young, more
• Incase Maki Canvas Jacket for iPad 2/3/4 case $10 shipped (Reg. $40)
• Google Play’s Birthday Sale includes $0.99 albums, $3 movies, discounted apps, more
• Amazon Spring Break Fashion Sale: Reef Sandal $32, Oakley Sunglasses $72+, more
• Pioneer’s SPH-DA120 adds Apple CarPlay to your car for $445 (Reg. $600)
• Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale: up to 80% off more than 60 iOS book apps/collections
• Mood-Light Your Home From Your Phone, Was $50 now $34

New products & more:

Rock Band 4 slated for a 2015 return w/ song collections transferring + all new hardware

• The second gen Divoom Bluetune Bean speaker comes equipped with a remote selfie button
• Kitchen Tech: Using Nitrous Oxide to make fresh whipped cream, airy waffles, more
• SanDisk’s new microSD card will stuff an extra 200GB in your MacBook, GoPro, more
• Aether’s Cone wireless speaker gains a couple new tricks, still looks beautiful
• Treat yourself to sharper, better kitchen knives from Henckels and Wusthof for $20+
• Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels
• Panasonic’s new Bluetooth smart air conditioner does more than just keep you cool
• Best Buy cuts Gamers Club Unlocked to $30, 20% off new games and amiibo
• ADATA found an ingenious home for a microSD card on its new microReader
• senseFly’s eXom drone flies autonomously using sensors or iPad controls
• Pansonic’s Nubo weatherproof, 4G-equipped monitoring camera is poised to slay Dropcam
• NeatherRealm announces Mortal Kombat X hybrid card-battler for iOS and Android
• Mad Catz brings console style controllers to Android devices with the L.Y.N.X.3

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Amazon Game Studios announces four games coming soon to iOS

Amazon Game Studios announced today that it’s bringing four games to iOS devices starting with two previously released only on Android and two new titles coming soon.
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CNN app gets a Notification Center widget, sports section on iOS

CNN today pushed out an update to its iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch application with a pair of features that some users will find significant: a Today widget for iOS 8’s Notification Center and a sports section. The widget is populated with the latest top stories from CNN, while the sports section sources its content from Bleacher Report, which has a dedicated App Store app (iPhone, iPad). CNN also says this version includes various bug fixes, like every app update that has come before it.

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Disney’s latest app transforms you into your favorite characters from Star Wars, Frozen & Disney Parks

Today Disney Parks released a free iOS app called Show Your Disney Side, which transforms you into a 3D moving Disney character. Your Disney Side is the part of you that laughs a little bit louder, believes in magic, and never backs down from a pirate fight (even against Captain Hook!). This app was created to help you channel your inner Disney Side even when you’re nowhere near a Disney Park.

Turn yourself into a princess from Frozen, a X-Wing Pilot from Star Wars, Jafar from Aladdin, and several other Disney characters. You can even unlock new Haunted Mansion characters by visiting a Disney Park or sharing your Disney Side pics on social media.

The idea is pretty simple. Choose the character you’d like to become, snap a quick selfie, make a couple quick photo adjustments and you’re all set. The app will create a 3D moving image of yourself as the Disney character you picked. There’s also a share button so you can send your favorite shots to friends and family.

Download it for free.

Here’s a couple of tips from the Disney Parks Blog to help your transformation:

• Smile big – but without your teeth showing.
• Make sure your hair isn’t blocking your face.
• Try to take your photo in front of a plain background.

Promo video and full App Store description follows:

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We all have a Disney Side—the side of us that comes out to play the moment we step through the gates at Disney Parks. The new Show Your Disney Side app will help bring YOURS to life! Transform into a Jedi, a pirate, or other Disney Parks characters wherever you are!

CREATE – Choose a Disney Parks character, take a selfie and transform into your Disney Side.

PLAY – Try different costumes, add a frame, then tap and swipe to watch your Disney Side come to life with special effects

SHARE – Whether you’re at a Disney Park or at home, you can share your Disney Side with your family and friends right from the app

EXPLORE – Select different characters from favorite Disney Parks attractions and experiences like Frozen, Star Tours®, Pirates of the Caribbean®, Villains of Disney Parks, and Haunted Mansion®

Visit the Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort where your Disney Side can be unleashed to the fullest!

DisneySideApp.com

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Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides iOS apps now let you ‘Make a copy’, copy links to clipboard, more

Google is rolling out updates to its Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides apps for the iPhone and iPad today bringing the ability to make a copy of a document and more.

In addition to the new “Make a copy” function for documents, spreadsheets, and presentations across all three apps, you’ll also now be able to copy links to your device’s clipboard. Sheets and Slides also receive a new “accessibility settings menu when VoiceOver is enabled.”

The updated apps also arrive with bug fixes and a few other minor enhancements.

The latest version of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides will be hitting the App Store today.

What’s New in Version 1.2.6936

* Make a copy of a document
* Bug fixes and performance improvements

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Gmail for iOS updated w/ share sheet support, ability to archive & reply to email via notifications

Google this morning has released a major update for Gmail on iOS. The update bumps the app to version 4.0 and packs a handful of new features. First off, Gmail on iOS now supports the ability to archive and reply to messages directly from a notification, a feature many have been requesting since iOS 8 launched.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Solo2 headphones $150, SanDisk 32GB wireless iOS flash drive $35, more

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 – Temple Run: Oz ($1.99 value)
• Anker iPhone 6 MFi 2850mAh battery case: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)
• Rock Band 4 slated for a 2015 return w/ song collections transferring + all new hardware
• PreSonus Speakers + Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Headphones from $229
• Samsung 850 EVO 250GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $95 (Reg. $125+)
• Media: Man of Steel Collectors Edition $10 (Reg. $40), more
• Download The Hobbit eBook on Google Play for $3 (Reg. $14)
• The second gen Divoom Bluetune Bean speaker comes equipped with a remote selfie button
• Kitchen Tech: Using Nitrous Oxide to make fresh whipped cream, airy waffles, more
• Home: Philips AirFryer $150, Thermos Vacuum Stainless Steel Bottle $29, more

Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 wired and wireless on-ear headphones $50 off, deals from $150

SanDisk Connect 32GB Wireless iOS/Android Flash Drive $35 shipped (orig. $60)

ZAGGkeys MINI 7 Case/Keyboard (refurb) for iPad mini $9 shipped (orig. $90)

Charge up to 5 iPhones, iPads and other USB devices at once in your car for $14 Prime shipped

Put a 128GB microSD card in your Android phone/tablet, GoPro, MacBook + more for $80 shipped

SanDisk’s groundbreaking microSD card will stuff an extra 200GB in your MacBook, GoPro, more

Small States Review – Bolt Briefcase from WaterField Designs is an ideal work and travel companion, $249 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Onkyo 4K Ultra HD 5.2 Ch. A/V Home Theater Receiver w/ WiFi & Bluetooth $250 shipped (Reg. $300)

• New! Download a free copy of the Transformers movie
• New! Free download of Coldplay’s Ghost Stories album
• New! iPhone 6 ultimate party case includes a bottle opener and flameless lighter for $10
• New! Games/Apps: Tengami for iOS/Mac from $3 (Reg. up to $10), iOS freebies, more
• New! Daily Deals: SanDisk 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive $30, much more
• New! ZyXEL 1000Mbps AV2 Gigabit Powerline Starter Kit $63 shipped (Reg. $87+)
• New! Motorola SB6141 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (refurb) $58 shipped (orig. $90)
• New! Treat yourself to sharper, better kitchen knives from Henckels and Wusthof for $20+

More deals still alive:

Groupon 10% off: Xbox One bundles $315, Lenmar iPhone battery case $18, more

• PNY Turbo 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive: $70 shipped (Orig. $130)
• Mac App Store sale: BioShock, LEGO, Metro, Transistor, more $10 each (Reg. up to $45)
• Receive up to $100 off or Amazon credit w/ select Bose & HEOS by Denon products
• Best Buy 2 Day Camera Sale: Canon Rebel T5 w/ lens kit $400, GoPro bundles, more
• HDTVs: Samsung 48″ 1080p $545 (Reg. $670), 55″ LG 4K UHDTV $1,300 (Reg. $1,799)
• Magazine subs from $5/yr: Wired, GQ, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, more
• Download more than 300 hits from the 1960’s for $4
• Apple iPad mini 2 WiFi: 16GB $250/32GB $300 w/ free shipping ($50 off)
• Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ Laptop (previous gen) 1.3GHz/4GB/128GB $830 (orig. $1,099)
• Free download: Transparent soundtrack featuring Bob Dylan, Neil Young, more
• Sennheiser HD 439 over-ear headphones in black $40 shipped (orig. $100)
• JLab Grab Bag – headphones, Bluetooth speakers, more: $7.50 shipped
• Incase Maki Canvas Jacket for iPad 2/3/4 case $10 shipped (Reg. $40)
• Google Play’s Birthday Sale includes $0.99 albums, $3 movies, discounted apps, more
• Readdle’s wireless printing app Printer Pro goes free on iOS (Reg. $7)
• Amazon Spring Break Fashion Sale: Reef Sandal $32, Oakley Sunglasses $72+, more
• Audio-Technica Headphones: PRO700MK2 on-ears $128 (Reg. $170+), more
• Pioneer’s SPH-DA120 adds Apple CarPlay to your car for $445 (Reg. $600)
• Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale: up to 80% off more than 60 iOS book apps/collections
• Mood-Light Your Home From Your Phone, Was $50 now $34

New products & more:

Aether’s Cone wireless speaker gains a couple new tricks, still looks beautiful

• Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels
• Panasonic’s new Bluetooth smart air conditioner does more than just keep you cool
• Best Buy cuts Gamers Club Unlocked to $30, 20% off new games and amiibo
• ADATA found an ingenious home for a microSD card on its new microReader
• senseFly’s eXom drone flies autonomously using sensors or iPad controls
• Pansonic’s Nubo weatherproof, 4G-equipped monitoring camera is poised to slay Dropcam
• NeatherRealm announces Mortal Kombat X hybrid card-battler for iOS and Android
• Mad Catz brings console style controllers to Android devices with the L.Y.N.X.3

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9to5toys Last Call: 5-port USB car charger $14, microSD cards 64GB/128GB $26/$80, much more

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:

• Aether’s Cone wireless speaker gains a couple new tricks, still looks beautiful
• ZAGGkeys MINI 7 Case/Keyboard (refurb) for iPad mini $9 shipped (orig. $90)
• Panasonic’s new Bluetooth smart air conditioner does more than just keep you cool
• Best Buy 2 Day Camera Sale: Canon Rebel T5 w/ lens kit $400, GoPro bundles, more
• Download more than 300 hits from the 1960’s for $4
• HDTVs: Samsung 48″ 1080p $545 (Reg. $670), 55″ LG 4K UHDTV $1,300 (Reg. $1,799)
• Nike extra 20% off clearance: MLB Dri-FIT hats $24, NFL long sleeve shirts $20, more
• Home: Breville Mini Smart Oven (refurb) $105 (orig. $250), more

Charge up to 5 iPhones, iPads and other USB devices at once in your car for $14 Prime shipped

Put a 128GB microSD card in your Android phone/tablet, GoPro, MacBook + more for $80 shipped, 64GB for $26 Prime shipped

SanDisk’s groundbreaking microSD card will stuff an extra 200GB in your MacBook, GoPro, more

Groupon 10% off: Xbox One bundles $315, Lenmar iPhone battery case $18, more

Small States Review – Bolt Briefcase from WaterField Designs is an ideal work and travel companion, $249 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Best Buy cuts Gamers Club Unlocked to $30 starting March 8, 20% off new games and amiibo

• New! Daily Deals: RCA 55″ HDTV $450, Panasonic wearable action camera $130, more
• New! Games/Apps: MagicalPad for iPhone free/iPad $1/Mac $4, iOS freebies, more
• New! Magazine subs from $5/yr: Wired, GQ, Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, more
• New! Mood-Light Your Home From Your Phone, Was $50 now $34

Back in stock! WD My Passport Ultra 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive $80 shipped (orig. $140) http://t.co/fb0lXR6ioQ pic.twitter.com/Z4EnlDn0TR

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 3, 2015

More deals still alive:

PNY Turbo 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive: $70 shipped (Orig. $130)

• Mac App Store sale: BioShock, LEGO, Metro, Transistor, more $10 each (Reg. up to $45)
• Receive up to $100 off or Amazon credit w/ select Bose & HEOS by Denon products
• Apple iPad mini 2 WiFi: 16GB $250/32GB $300 w/ free shipping ($50 off)
• Apple MacBook Air 13.3″ Laptop (previous gen) 1.3GHz/4GB/128GB $830 (orig. $1,099)
• Free download: Transparent soundtrack featuring Bob Dylan, Neil Young, more
• Mpow Solar-Powerd Wireless LED Motion Sensor Light: $11 Prime shipped ($19 off)
• Sennheiser HD 439 over-ear headphones in black $40 shipped (orig. $100)
• DC Comic Issue #1s on Google Play for Free: Batman, Superman, more
• JLab Grab Bag – headphones, Bluetooth speakers, more: $7.50 shipped
• Incase Maki Canvas Jacket for iPad 2/3/4 case $10 shipped (Reg. $40)
• Google Play’s Birthday Sale includes $0.99 albums, $3 movies, discounted apps, more
• Readdle’s wireless printing app Printer Pro goes free on iOS (Reg. $7)
• Amazon Spring Break Fashion Sale: Reef Sandal $32, Oakley Sunglasses $72+, more
• Audio-Technica Headphones: PRO700MK2 on-ears $128 (Reg. $170+), more
• Beats Studio Wired Over-Ear Headphones $230 shipped (Reg. $300)
• Elgato 256GB  Portable Thunderbolt Drive $368 shipped (orig. $500)
• Pioneer’s SPH-DA120 adds Apple CarPlay to your car for $445 (Reg. $600)
• Dr. Seuss Birthday Sale: up to 80% off more than 60 iOS book apps/collections

New products & more:

Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels

• ADATA found an ingenious home for a microSD card on its new microReader
• senseFly’s eXom drone flies autonomously using sensors or iPad controls
• Pansonic’s Nubo weatherproof, 4G-equipped monitoring camera is poised to slay Dropcam
• NeatherRealm announces Mortal Kombat X hybrid card-battler for iOS and Android
• Mad Catz brings console style controllers to Android devices with the L.Y.N.X.3

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RadPad now lets you easily split rent with roommates using Apple Pay

RadPad, an app we told you about back in November when it launched as one the first to let you pay rent using Apple Pay, now lets you easily split rent with roommates.

Pay with RadPad Roommates makes it really, really easy for renters who have roommates to pay their rent together, using their own credit, debit card or Apple Pay… A roommate signs up and invites their other roommates to pay rent together: RadPad sends invites to each roommate, via text and email. The roommate receives the invite, accepts it and then enters in their credit or debit card or elects to use Apple Pay. That’s it!

You’ll also be able to see when your roommates are slacking with status information on their half of the rent.  The app allows up to four roommates to split the rent and sends a check to the landlord on behalf of the tenants. You can even setup rent payments to your landlord through the app if they aren’t using RadPad.

RadPad tells us it’s expecting to process $14M in annual rents this year after launching in October.

The RadPad app is available on the App Store for free.

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• AMBER

Waze app to get AMBER alerts, help users look out for missing & abducted children

Waze, the free crowdsourced navigation and traffic app, is to get AMBER alerts in the U.S., helping users look out for missing and abducted children. You’ll only see alerts for children in your local area, and for safety reasons details will only appear once your vehicle has been stationary for at least ten seconds.

AMBER alerts are created by law enforcement agencies to quickly alert members of the public to children who have been reported missing or are believed to have been abducted. Waze says the app will scan for new alerts every ten minutes, though once you’ve dismissed an alert it won’t be shown again for a further week.

Alerts will display all the information available, which will normally include a photo of the child, their name, age, description, where they were last seen, what clothing they were wearing and details of any vehicle known or believed to have been involved.

The update is expected to roll out shortly in the U.S. only. Waze is a free download from iTunes. It was last updated in December, with an iOS widget and improved traffic data.

Facebook added AMBER alerts to its mobile apps in January.

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Intuit’s Mint app adds new bill reminder features, accessibility improvements, more

The popular Intuit-owned Mint finance management app updated to version 4.1 today adding new bill reminder features, more accessibility support, and general improvements all around.

Highlighted in the new version is the ability to manage bill reminders right from the app. For the iPhone version, bill reminders can be created, edited, and managed from the latest version of the app. A change to the Overview tab wraps all this together.

Mint has also enhanced the newly added Updates view to show upcoming bill due dates. The new Upcoming Bills Card will present any bills with a due date within the next seven days.

In terms of accessibility, Mint has added support in a number of areas of the app. This includes the login, signup, split transactions and transaction detail pages.

Mint 4.1 for iPhone and iPad is available for free on the App Store.

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Sonos Controller app updated w/ quick Rooms access, new iPad UI, improved search, more

Sonos is today rolling out version 5.3 of its Sonos Controller app for iOS to introduce a few new features and a tweaked user interface. 

The feature being highlighted above others in the update is easier access to controlling the app’s Rooms feature: Effortlessly move your music around your home with a more accessible ROOMS menu available by tapping the top of any screen in the Sonos app. Group and ungroup rooms from the ROOMS menu to play music in perfect synchrony throughout your home.

Also new in the update is an updated user experience for iPad users that offers new, separate views for currently playing music and discovery features:

• More engaging browse experience for tablets. Version 5.3 provides separate views for music discovery and what’s currently playing.
• Last browsed on a phone or tablet. Quickly return to the last place you browsed.
  • Touch to view the last place you browsed. On your phone, you can also go back to the last place you browsed by swiping down on the Now Playing screen.
  • Touch the collapsed Now Playing screen at the bottom of the screen to return to full-screen view.

Sonos highlighted a few other new features including more readily available search and a new playback progress slider.

The updated app, version 5.3, is available on the App Store now.

What’s New in Version 5.3

SIMPLER ROOM CONTROL AND FASTER ACCESS TO ALL YOUR MUSIC.

Effortlessly move your music around your home with a more accessible Rooms menu available by tapping the top of any screen in the Sonos app.

A more engaging browse experience for tablets with dedicated screens for what’s playing and music discovery.

Simplified track progression bar, just below the album art in the Now playing screen. Drag it to whatever point in the song you want to play. This is only applicable for music sources that allow this.

Switch between screens by swiping down from the Now Playing screen to go back to browsing your music. Then swipe from far left to right to show all your music sources.

Search is now more readily available so you can quickly find and play music.

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Microsoft continues its iOS app acquisition spree with Prismatic, a news reader startup that Apple eyed

Since Satya Nadella took the reins from Steve Ballmer just over a year ago, Microsoft has been on an aggressive acquisition spree of cross platform apps and services. Most recently, the company bought the iOS email app Acompli then relaunched it as Outlook for iOS. Microsoft also bought Sunrise, the popular calendar software with an iOS app.

Aside from Microsoft and Apple, other interested buyers include or included Facebook, Google, and Yahoo (anyone missing?). Competing with Apple’s TestFlight acquisition last year, Microsoft even bought the beta distribution service Hockeyapp at the end of last year.

Adding to its list of recent mobile app acquisitions, TechCrunch reports that Microsoft is now eyeing Prismatic, a social recommendation network with apps for both iOS and Android. Prismatic describes itself as a personalized and social news reader.
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