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Check out Apple and IBM’s new enterprise iOS apps (Gallery)

Zac Hall Dec 10 2014 - 7:14 am PT

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After first announcing a major partnership earlier this year, Apple and IBM unveiled today a list of new enterprise apps focused on various industries including retail, government, banking, travel, and more. This is the first glimpse of what the collaboration between Apple and IBM actually looks like, and below you can see exactly what these enterprise apps look like and what they do for their respective industry. Check out each app name and description below (click for full size):
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Shazam for iOS updated w/ redesigned music player, deeper Spotify integration & more

9to5 Staff Dec 10 2014 - 6:55 am PT

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Shazam for iOS received a major update on Wednesday with a redesigned home screen and music player for more conveniently keeping up to date with the latest artists you have identified, finding out what songs friends are listening to and accessing the latest Shazam charts. A brand new Shazam.com was also launched with a Hall of Fame for artists and other new features.
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LastPass matches Dashlane with automated password changing – but it doesn’t yet fully compete

Ben Lovejoy Dec 10 2014 - 6:52 am PT

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After password manager Dashlane grabbed the limelight yesterday with an automated password changer for 50 top US websites, LastPass has hit back with its own version of the same feature. However, while LastPass supports more sites, it falls short of the Dashlane offering by forcing you to change one password at a time, rather than doing all supported sites en-mass, and not yet supporting sites that employ two-factor authentication.

We’re excited to announce that the Auto-Password Change feature we released to our Pre-Build Team last week is now available for all users in beta. LastPass can now change passwords for you, automatically. We’re releasing this feature for free to all our users, on Chrome, Safari, and Firefox (starting with version 3.1.70) […]

Auto-Password Change already supports 75 of the most popular websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, Pinterest, Home Depot, and Dropbox.

LastPass notes that it does this while maintaining its secure approach of ensuring that only encrypted versions of the password are ever stored on the LastPass server, with the apps doing the decrypting on your device.

You can download the beta from the LastPass download site. If you’re not yet using a password manager, check out out our how-to guide.

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Snapchat finally updated with iPhone 6/6 Plus support

9to5 Staff Dec 9 2014 - 7:52 pm PT

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While the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus were released nearly three months ago, some high-profile developers have taken incredibly long to update their apps with native resolution for the larger screens. Look no further than Snapchat, which has finally been updated with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus support in an update released today.

The latest version of the popular ephemeral messaging app, in which users can share photos, videos and instant messages with others that disappear after a customizable length of time, also received enhancements in other areas, including improved captions, the ability to change the color of, pinch to resize and drag around special text and stacked filters.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Adonit Jot Touch Bluetooth iPad stylus $50, MacBook stickers BOGO, affordable UHDTVs, more

Dec 9 2014 - 4:38 pm 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:

Adonit Jot Touch w/ Pixelpoint Bluetooth LE pressure sensitive stylus for iPad $50 (Reg. $100)

MacBook/iPad stickers (multiple options) Buy One, Get One Free: $4 shipped (Reg. $40)

Amazon flips the switch on free 4K streaming for Prime members, here are the 4K UHDTVs you want to watch it on

More new deals:

• New! $50 gift card w/ purchase of iPhone 6 from Target – plus other stackable discounts
• New! Home: iRobot Mopping Robot $130 (orig. $200), more
• New! WD 2TB HDD w/ Adobe Lightroom 5 or Photoshop Premier Elements from $100
• New! Blue Microphones Spark USB/Lightning Mic for Mac/iOS $129 shipped (Reg. $200)
• New! Games/Apps: Infinity Blade $1, Leo’s Fortune $3, iOS freebies, more
• New! Pioneer 4K AirPlay A/V Receiver $347 shipped (Reg. $500)
• New! LG 27-inch 1080P IPS LED Monitor w/ HDMI: $180 shipped (Reg. $300)
• New! Audio-Technica ATH-PRO700 MK2 over-ear headphones $130 (orig. $230)
• New! Daily Deals: Olympus 12MP digital cam: $179, SOL Republic BT speaker: $69, more
• New! Pocket Gamer to offer one free iOS app every day for two weeks
• New! Groupon $10 off purchases of $20 or more: Jabra Solemate, iPhone cases, more
• New! Download a free copy of Eric Church’s “The Outsiders” album from Google Play

More deals still alive:

• MFi Certified 3ft. Lightning to USB Cable $7.49 (Reg. $10), 10ft. for $11 Prime shipped
• Bluetooth speakers: UE MINI BOOM $70, BOOM $170, JBL Charge 2 $130
• Bluetooth speakers: Marshall Stanmore $340, Gramovox Gramophone $350
• Headphones: Harman Kardon Over-Ears $140, Monster iSport In-Ears $100, more
• iPhone 6 Tempered Glass Screen Protector with curved edge finish: $5 shipped (Reg. $15)
• Media: Thor The Dark World $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40), Blu-rays/DVDs from $3
• HDTVs: LG 55″ 4K 3D $1,170 (orig. $2,300), more
• Roku 3 $78 new or $65 refurb (orig. $100)
• Buy $10+ Starbucks Card eGift with a Visa card and get a $10 bonus for free
• Stickman iOS apps go free: Soccer, Tennis, Downhill, Motocross, more (Reg. $1 ea.)
• GoPro HERO4 Black w/ 32GB microSD, headstrap, $50 gift card: $500 ($597 value)
• SanDisk iXpand 32GB Lightning flash drive $60, more
• Kingdom Rush Frontiers is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($2.99 value)
• iPad Air 2s and Mini 3s $50-$100 off at Best Buy and 20% off select iPads at Staples
• iTunes Free App of the Week: God of Light ($1.99 value)
• PNY Turbo 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive: $70 shipped (50% off)
• Acer 13.3-inch Chromebook 2.1GHz/2GB/16GB: $200 shipped (orig. $300)
• TP-LINK AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $30 Prime shipped (orig. $70)

Holiday Gift Guides:

• Justin’s holiday gift guide: accessories to amplify your Mac set-up
• Trevor’s holiday gift guide: products that make life easier and look good doing it

New products/ongoing promos:

• Seagate’s new Archive drives pack 8TB of storage for less than $300
• Samsung releases an updated version of its best selling consumer SSDs
• Get three months of Spotify Premium for $0.99 ($30 value)
• Google doles out free $20 Play credits to Chromecast owners
• Tommy Hilfiger’s new solar jacket can charge two iPhones at once
• TRENDnet THA-101 combines a network extender and smart plug
• eBay puts the spotlight on cutting edge gadgets and then discounts them
• Google Play gives Chromecast users the original X-Men movie for free ($13 value)
• WeMo and Holmes team up to take the worry out of small room heaters
• Top 10 kids’ toys of 2014 per early Google Search data
• ShotTracker brings Bluetooth LE and data collection to your hoop game
• Twelve South makes the best iPhone 6/iPad dock even better
• Internet Archive brings 900 classic arcade titles to your web browser for free
• The thinnest iPhone 6/Plus cases we’ve found so far

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eBay offering Apple accessory deals to celebrate launching redesigned iPad app

Jordan Kahn Dec 9 2014 - 1:14 pm PT

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eBay announced today that it’s releasing a completely redesigned experience for iPad that introduces a new layout, larger images, redesigned notifications, improved search and much more.

The completely redesigned iPad app is available globally in the Apple App Store, and features a more consistent, simplified design that puts sellers’ products at the forefront and creates an engaging shopping experience for buyers. “Our aspiration is to make eBay the most inspiring place to shop,” said RJ Pittman, chief product officer at eBay. “This new experience is aimed at giving sellers the best platform to showcase their products and make it effortless for buyers to discover and engage with their inventory.”

Other new features include a new “Today” screen with featured collections, Google and Yahoo ad integration, redesigned seller profiles, and a enhanced search that Yahoo says will now “show you what you asked for, and also other items related to your search.”

To celebrate the launch, eBay is also offering a number of exclusive deals on iOS and Apple accessories through the app:

eBay for iPad Exclusive Deals 

• Jambox Mini JAMBOX Bluetooth Speaker – $64.99
• 360 Rotating Smart iPad cover case – $5.75 to $6.95
• Monster DNA  on-Ear Noise Isolation headphones – $69.00
• Micro bluetooth speaker – $12.99
• Beats By Dre Studio High Definition Noise Cancelling Headphones – $249.00
• Apple Airport Extreme Router – $138.99
• Apple Lightning cable – $7.99
• GOgroove FlexSMART X2 Bluetooth Wireless In-Car FM Transmitter – $39.99
• Seagate Backup Plus 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive

None of these prices are earth shattering, but decent enough if you’re currently in the market for one of these items. Keep tuned to 9to5Toys if you want to score Apple and other tech gear at all-time low prices.

The new eBay iPad app is available on the App Store now. A full list of what’s new in version 3.4.0 below:

What’s New in Version 3.4.0

• Browse through eBay-curated channels including, Today, Deals and Following, as well as Motors, Fashion, Electronics, and Collectibles.
• View item refresh – placing photos of products front and center
• Seller profile pages redesigned to place sellers’ products at the forefront
• Redesigned notifications with a new notification bell on the home screen
• New Search landing interface
• Google and Yahoo Ad integration
• An enhanced selling experience

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Facebook Pages Manager update introduces redesigned iPad UI

Mike Beasley Dec 8 2014 - 7:17 pm PT

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Facebook has updated its standalone Pages Manager app with a revamped UI for the iPad. The new design brings a tabbed sidebar that allows quick access to features like notifications and messages. The app also gained bug fixes.

You can get Facebook Pages Manager for free on the iOS App Store.

What’s New in Version 12.0

• New design updated for iPad, faster access to messages, notifications, and insights
• Bug fixes and performance updates

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Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides for iOS add new editing features, enhanced iPhone 6/6 Plus support

Jordan Kahn Dec 8 2014 - 1:07 pm PT

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Google announced today that it’s rolling out updates to its Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides iOS apps that add a few new editing features and enhanced iPhone 6 and 6 Plus support.

• Support for viewing and editing text in tables in the Docs app
• Ability to insert, move, resize and rotate text boxes, shapes and lines in the Slides app
• Enhanced support for iPhone 6/6+ (all apps)
• General fixes and performance improvements (all apps)

All of the updates are available from the App Store now for the iOS versions of Docs, Slides, and Sheets (links below). In addition to support for vieing and editing text in tables, the Docs app also adds several new accessibility features.

A full list of new features for each app below:

Google Docs version 1.1.6: 

* Support for viewing and editing text in tables
* Revamped accessibility support to use system standard text editing controls.
* Enhanced support for reading and editing when using Braille displays.
* Enhanced VoiceOver support when using Bluetooth keyboards.
* Enhanced support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
* Bug fixes and performance improvements

Google Slides version 1.0.5:

Google Sheets version 1.1.5:

* Enhanced support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
* Bug fixes and performance improvementss

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9to5Toys Last Call: MFi Lightning cables from $7, iPhone 6 tempered glass screen protector $5, Pebble Smart Watch $80, more

Dec 8 2014 - 12:01 pm 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:

• Samsung releases an updated version of its best selling consumer SSDs
• MFi Certified 3ft. Lightning to USB Cable $7.49 (Reg. $10), 10ft. for $11 Prime shipped
• iPhone 6 Tempered Glass Screen Protector with curved edge finish: $5 shipped (Reg. $15)
• Review: Griffin creates an eclectic iPad stand from 100 year old railroad steel
• Media: Thor The Dark World $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40), Blu-rays/DVDs from $3
• Pebble Smart Watch for iOS/Android: $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
• Sennheiser HD 380 Pro Collapsible High-End Headphones $100 shipped (Reg. $200)
• Toshiba 50″ LED $400 (Reg. $450), LG 55″ 4K 3D $1,170 (orig. $2,300), more
• Roku 3 $78 new or $65 refurb (orig. $100), Amazon Fire TV $70 (Reg. $100)
• Buy $10+ Starbucks Card eGift with a Visa card and get a $10 bonus for free
• Stickman iOS apps go free: Soccer, Tennis, Downhill, Motocross, more (Reg. $1 ea.)

Storage: SanDisk iXpand 32GB Lightning flash drive $60, Seagate 1TB wireless HDD $127, more
Amazon Gold Box – Logitech Harmony Smart Control for iOS/Android $80 shipped (Reg. $130), more

Kingdom Rush Frontiers is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($2.99 value)

iPad Air 2s and Mini 3s $50-$100 off at Best Buy, matching Black Friday prices or 20% off select iPads at Staples

More new deals:

• New! GoPro HERO4 Black w/ 32GB microSD, headstrap, $50 gift card: $500 ($597 value)
• New! Sennheiser RS120 Wireless RF Headphones: $60 shipped (Reg. $129)
• New! Logitech Harmony Home Control for iOS/Android $112 shipped (Reg. $150)
• New! 50% off Kindle Fire HDX 4G LTE tablets from $139 shipped (Reg. $279)
• New! Bluetooth speakers: UE MINI BOOM $70, BOOM $170, JBL Charge 2 $130
• New! Bluetooth speakers: Marshall Stanmore $340, Gramovox Gramophone $350
• New! Google doles out free $20 Play credits to Chromecast owners
• New! Games/Apps: PS4 bundle w/ one game & $50 Walmart GC $400, iOS freebies, more
• New! Home: Dyson DC44 stick/hand vac (refurb) $190 (orig. $400), more
• New! Daily Deals: Roku 3 media player: $78, iPhone 6 MFi charger case: $45, more
• New! Headphones: Harman Kardon Over-Ears $140, Monster iSport In-Ears $100, more
• New! Acer A3 21.5″ 1080P All-in-One Android Touchscreen Tablet/PC: $250 ($350 off)
• New! 50% off giftable toys for children (Crayola, LeapFrog, Fisher-Price, and more)

More deals still alive:

• iTunes Free App of the Week: God of Light ($1.99 value)
• PNY Turbo 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive: $70 shipped (50% off)
• Jawbone Jambox in festive Red: $75 shipped ($125 off) Tax in NY
• Acer 13.3-inch Chromebook 2.1GHz/2GB/16GB: $200 shipped (orig. $300)
• Sennheiser Urbanite XL Over-Ear Headphones for iOS w/ $10 GC $190 (Reg. $250)
• TP-LINK AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $30 Prime shipped (orig. $70)
• Garmin Vivofit Fitness Tracker (black): $71 shipped (Reg. $130)
• Get three months of Spotify Premium for $0.99 ($30 value)
• Apple iPad mini Smart Covers as low as $16 from Best Buy stores (Reg. $39)

Holiday Gift Guides:

• Justin’s holiday gift guide: accessories to amplify your Mac set-up
• Trevor’s holiday gift guide: products that make life easier and look good doing it

New products/ongoing promos:

• Tommy Hilfiger’s new solar jacket can charge two iPhones at once
• TRENDnet THA-101 combines a network extender and smart plug
• eBay puts the spotlight on cutting edge gadgets and then discounts them
• Google Play gives Chromecast users the original X-Men movie for free ($13 value)
• WeMo and Holmes team up to take the worry out of small room heaters
• Top 10 kids’ toys of 2014 per early Google Search data
• ShotTracker brings Bluetooth LE and data collection to your hoop game
• Twelve South makes the best iPhone 6/iPad dock even better
• Internet Archive brings 900 classic arcade titles to your web browser for free
• The thinnest iPhone 6/Plus cases we’ve found so far

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Yahoo will unveil a suite of dev tools for mobile apps at its first Dev Con Feb. 19

Jordan Kahn Dec 8 2014 - 6:51 am PT

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Yahoo announced today that it will be hosting its first ever developer conference, The Yahoo Mobile Developer Conference, early next year in February. Yahoo confirmed it plans to use the event to unveil a new suite of developer tools for mobile apps that will “help developers better understand their users and improve, grow and monetize their apps.”

Today, Americans spend more time on their smartphones than watching TV – making the mobile experience, and the job of mobile developers, more important than ever. Join us as we announce a suite of tools that will help mobile developers better understand their users and improve, grow and monetize their apps… Breakout sessions will help developers solve some of the biggest issues they’re facing in today’s crowded app market.

Yahoo didn’t give many clues regarding what exactly those tools will include, but it did say that VP of Flurry products, the mobile analytics and advertising company that it acquired earlier this year, will appear at the event with a “State of Mobile address.” It’s likely we’ll see the latest solutions from the Flurry team since joining Yahoo. Currently the company offers analytics services for tracking app performance and a mobile app advertising platform for both advertisers and publishers. 

Developers and others interested in learning more about The Yahoo Mobile Developer Conference scheduled for Feb. 19, 2015 in San Francisco can sign up here for updates.

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Popular Instapaper app for offline reading updated with support for Handoff & more

Ben Lovejoy Dec 5 2014 - 6:39 am PT

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Instapaper, the handy app that lets you grab content from the web and other apps for offline reading later, has been updated with support for the Handoff feature introduced as part of iOS 8.

Device handoff support: Start reading on one device, and pick up exactly where you left off on another device!

Version 6.1 of the app also has an improved save function, allowing you to save content directly to a particular folder, and allows you to enable a counter which displays a badge with the number of saved articles when viewing the app’s icon on the homescreen.

Instapaper is a free app, but saving content from compatible third-party apps requires a premium subscription costing $29.99 a year or $2.99 a month.

If you haven’t yet gotten to grips with Handoff, our how-to guide tells you everything you need to know.

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The holidays arrive on iTunes Radio, with ten Holiday radio stations

Ben Lovejoy Dec 5 2014 - 5:28 am PT

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For those worried that they might not get quite enough Christmas music this month from coffee shops, stores, bars and just about everywhere else in existence, iTunes Radio has you covered. Apple yesterday added a whole collection of new stations to its streaming music service, each of them playing Christmas music and nothing but Christmas music – mirroring the holiday movie section added to iTunes.

The ten (yes, ten) stations range from Classical Holiday to Country Holiday. As ever with iTunes Radio, the stations play ad-free for iTunes Match subscribers, while others get ads (including visual ads) every few tracks after an earlier ad-free day courtesy of Verizon.

If you’re keen on minimizing your exposure to holiday music, however, you can stay out of the stores and do most of your shopping online thanks to the links in our holiday gift guides – with additional gift ideas over on 9to5Toys.