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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.

Higher European app store pricing takes effect in line with earlier email to developers

Ben Lovejoy Jan 9 2015 - 4:46 am PT

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Update: It appears subscriptions through iTunes (like magazines) that saw price increases have seen the auto-renew function disabled, a 9to5Mac reader reports, likely to avoid a higher subscription rate being charged, although users have not yet been notified of the change.

Apple has increased the prices of apps in all countries in the European Union in line with the email sent to developers a couple of days ago. Apple has made the move in response to shifts in currency exchange rates and varying tax rules.

Prices are also being increased in Norway and Russia, though Icelandic residents will see a price cut …
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Everyone’s favorite sadistic artificial intelligence is back to shame your diet with Carrot Hunger

Mike Beasley Jan 8 2015 - 5:04 pm PT

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You all remember Carrot, right? The sadistic, sarcastic artificial intelligence that powers a series of productivity and fitness applications? Well, Carrot’s back with a few new tricks up her sleeve (and possibly some deadly neurotoxin, but who knows?) in a brand new calorie-tracking app called Carrot Hunger.

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Finish to-do list manager updated to version 3.0, drops in-app cost and goes completely free

Mike Beasley Jan 8 2015 - 10:00 am PT

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Apple Design Award-winning to-do list manager Finish was updated to version 3.0 today, and while the new version doesn’t introduce any additional functionality to the app, it will enable several existing features for even more users. In the previous version of the app, limits were placed on which features were available for free, with a $1.99 in-app purchase unlocking the rest.

With today’s update, Finish has gone fully free. The in-app “Finish More” purchase has been removed and the entire feature set is available for all users to take advantage of. App designer Ryan Orbuch says he’s hoping the change will allow more high school students to get things done.

You can grab Finish from the iOS App Store. (Note: The app is rolling out slowly but should be available soon.)

9to5Toys Last Call: DJI Quadcopter $379, Canon Printer w/ AirPrint/Adobe Elements $98, Sony BT over-ears $80, more

Justin Kahn Jan 8 2015 - 9:03 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the brand new 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: MUJO ($1.99 value)
Bang & Olufsen: intelligent curation & wooden design in the new BeoSound Moment
Dyson’s new Cinetic vacuums have filter systems that never need to be cleaned or replaced
Home: BalanceFrom Digital Bathroom Scale $19, Dyson DC50 Upright Vac $298, more

DJI Phantom 1.1.1 Quadcopter with GoPro Mount $379 shipped (Reg. $479)

Canon Wireless Photo All-in-One Inkjet Printer w/ AirPrint + Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 $98 shipped ($239 value)

Headphones:

Sony Over-Ear Headphones (refurb): wired $40 (Reg. $120+), Bluetooth $80 (Reg. $150+)
Sennheiser HD 202 II closed back over-ear headphones in black $17 shipped (orig. $40+)

Review: SmartThings offers an open and flexible home automation experience with a few caveats

More new deals:

New! Games/Apps: 3DS XL NES Edition $170, Xbox LIVE 1-yr Gold $40, iOS freebies, more
New! NETGEAR 2-in-1 WiFi Router/DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $95 (Reg. $150)
New! Three-pack Western Digital 3TB 3.5″ Red NAS hard drives: $300 shipped (orig. $600)
New! Daily Deals: Klipsch in-ears $39, 2-packMFi Lightning cables: $12, more
New! Gaming For Couples: Monopoly Plus, or, if at first you don’t succeed, try again

More deals still alive:

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display 2.4GHz/4GB/128GB (late 2013) $1,000 w/ MIR (Reg. $1,300)
Seagate 5TB Backup Plus USB 3.0 External Desktop Hard Drive $130 shipped (Reg. $160)
iPhone 6/Plus Ultra Thin TPU Case (multiple colors) for $2 shipped
Get 78% Off The 10-For-10 Mac Bundle – 10 Apps For $10
Media: Source Code $5, Anchorman 2 $7 and more discounted titles on Blu-ray
Home: Philips Sonicare electric toothbrush $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $40+), more
Magazine subs from $4 per year: Popular Science, Wired, GQ, Rolling Stone, Dwell
VIZIO 50-inch 240Hz Smart LED 4K UHDTV $800 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
JBL OnBeat Venue LT Bluetooth speaker w/ Lightning dock $109 shipped (orig. $240)
Dell 21.5-Inch 1080p LED IPS Monitor $110 shipped (orig. $170+)
OtterBox iPhone 6/Plus cases in multiple styles and colors from $22 Prime shipped
5.1-Ch Surround Sound: JBL $200 (Reg. $375), Harman Kardon $190 (orig. $600)
Download a free copy of Here’s the Metal compilation on Google Play
Roundup: The best selfie sticks for your iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and 5/5c/5s
Dozens of iTunes Documentary movie rentals for $0.99 each
Best Buy Outlet up to 60% off Incase, Logitech, Griffin, Belkin, more
Fashion: save up to 50% on Patagonia, The North Face, more
Free Xbox Live Gold/PS Plus Games for January
Sony apologizes for network downtime with PS Plus extensions & 10% codes
GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Cam w/$50 Amazon/Best Buy GC: $400
iTunes Free App of the Week – Icycle: On Thin Ice ($2.99 value)
Sennheiser MM30 in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $30 (Reg. up to $60)
Become an Adorama VIP member for free ($149 value)

New products/ongoing promos/info:

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Here are the official Mortal Kombat X PS4/PS3/Xbox One/360 Fight Pads
Samsung SSD T1: smaller than a business card + 100 times faster than a traditional HDD
DISH brings Sling TV w/ ESPN, TNT and more to streaming devices for just $20
Roku goes 4K Ultra HD with new Netflix partnership and upcoming Roku TVs
Gogoro introduces the “world’s first” smart scooter and whole city charging solution
CES roundup: ChillHub Smart Fridge, Harman Yurbuds, SanDisk and Netgear
ION Audio: new hybrid smart LED light bulb speakers, Air LP Bluetooth turntable
Kitchen Tech: The best bar tools for making amazing home cocktails (Part 1)
LG intros four new displays ahead of CES 2015, including a 21:9 curved UltraWide
Sony apologizes for network downtime w/ PS Plus extensions & 10% discount codes
Gaming For Couples: The Room, The Room Pocket, and The Room 2
Kitchen Tech: Bringing Professional, Modern Recipes and Techniques Home
LG takes on SONOS with its new Music Flow multi-room audio system
Samsung readies 34-inch 21:9 curved monitor
9to5 Guide: The best iPad stands, docks, and cases with built-in stand

Apple announces new App Store records, says New Year’s Day biggest sales day in history

Zac Hall Jan 8 2015 - 8:12 am PT

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Apple shared new numbers for the App Store today announcing that last week set a new record for App Store billings. According to the company, customers have spent almost $500 million dollars through app and in-app purchases over the App Store through the first week in January.. In addition to the company’s App Store record announcement, Apple has presented a new microsite focused on its job creation efforts.

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EFF takes issue with Apple’s developer agreement, refuses to launch mobile app for iOS

Mike Beasley Jan 7 2015 - 4:23 pm PT

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EFF app for Android

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has released an app for Android devices, but announced today that it has no plans to bring the software to Apple’s iOS platform. The reason, the organization said, is that it simply cannot agree to Apple’s developer agreement.

The EFF specifically called out six points in the document that it took issue with, although it noted that there were even more problems it didn’t have the space to mention. The complaints aren’t new—many of them date back to 2010—but it seems the foundation is determined once again to make its points heard.

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