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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Polaroid’s Cube action camera is just over 1 cubic inch, shoots 1080p, and is less than $100
Fashion: Amazon fall styles 20% off, Timbuk2 charging backpack $76 , more
Anker Portable Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker $33 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)
Multi yr magazine subs from $3.50/yr: Maxim, Wired, GQ, Rolling Stone, many more
Home: Nespresso Pixie espresso maker $100 (orig. $220), Philips Saeco auto espresso maker $350 (orig. $1500), more

iOttie Easy One Touch 2 smartphone car mount (works w/ iPhone 6/6 Plus): $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)

Anker Astro 15000mAh Dual USB Portable Charger $33 Prime shipped (Orig. $100)

iMac current gen. lineup $120 off or $220 off w/ .edu email, 21-inch as low as $880 shipped (Reg. 1,099)

Roundup: the best ultra tough Lightning cables for your new iPhone 6/6 Plus

Small States: The jamstik wireless MIDI guitar controller for iPad, iPhone and Mac, $560 worth of giveaways

Other new deals:

Versio Mobile 3.4A 12W MFI Apple Certified Lightning Car Charger with USB Port: $17 shippedhttps://t.co/VIkOeu5wC5 pic.twitter.com/HmPL1mHtGG

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) September 26, 2014

New! Sony 725W 5.2 channel 4K A/V Receiver (refurb) $185 shipped (Reg. $279)
New! Sennheiser HD over-ears 439 $42, MEElectronics Air-Fi wireless $40, more
New! 25% off 3 accessories at AT&T store: Apple, Beats, JBL, Jambox and more
New! Games/Apps: City Maps 2Go Pro free, Minecraft Explorer Pro 50% off, more
New! GRID 2 Reloaded Edition is now available on Mac
New! Daily Deals: Westinghouse 55″ HDTV $380, Scosche Bluetooth speaker $25, more

Netgear Dual Band AC 1200 Gigabit Wireless Router $60 shipped (orig. $205) http://t.co/3TabzGMpO0

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) September 26, 2014

More deals still alive:

ZyXEL pocket-sized $15 (orig. $40), TRENDnet wireless AC $24 (orig. $60), more
Logitech Ultimate Ears 500vm Noise Isolating Headset w/ Mic & Controls $14 (Reg. $30+)
Over $135 worth of Android apps for free: OfficeSuite Pro 7, SketchBook Pro, much more
13.3-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (newest version) $1,300 w/.edu ($199 off)
LifeProof nüüd case for iPad Air $68 shipped (Reg. $130)
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for Apple iPad Air (refurb) $30 shipped (Reg. $100)
Sennheiser Momentum over-ear headphones (brown) $180 (orig. $380)
Media: John Wayne 38-disc DVD collection $69, Ariana Grande free album, more
Laptop backpacks 20% off (Ogio, SwissGear, more)
Staples $10 off purchases of $40 or more: Amazon Fire TV $74, more
Timbuk2 Ripstop Aviator wheeled travel bag $100 shipped (orig. $259), more
Dyson blade-less AM06 fan $180 (orig. $300), AM07 tower fan $280 (orig. $400)
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus F3 4G No-Contract Cell Phone $40 shipped (Orig. $180)

More iPhone 6/6 Plus deals, accessories, and trade offers:

Faster 2.1A chargers/batteries, more for iPhone 6/Plus quick charging (roundup)
$5 off $20 iPhone 6 accessories at eBay – chargers, cases, car mounts, more
Apple isn’t making an iPhone 6/6 Plus dock, here are your best options
Couldn’t score a 128GB iPhone? Add storage to any iPhone w/ a wireless drive
Best iPhone 6/6 Plus plan in US? T-Mobile unlmtd.100 mins talk: $30/month
ZAGG 20% off sitewide coupon: iPhone 6/6 Plus protection from $12 shipped, more
Should you protect your new iPhone 6/6 Plus with AppleCare+ or SquareTrade?
AT&T announces iPhone 6 trade-in promo, includes $200 min. for iPhone 4/4s
Walmart to offer $20 or greater discount on 16GB iPhone 6/6 Plus + $15 gift card
Upgrade your iPhone 4 (or newer) to a Verizon iPhone 6 for free w/ 2-yr contract
Radio Shack looks to attract iPhone 6 buyers with free $50 iTunes gift cards

New products/ongoing promos:

Haven smartlock can stop a battering ram and will integrate with Apple HomeKit
Apple Store offers 11.6″ MacBook Air (2012 model refurb) w/ 1-year warranty: $599
IK Multimedia intros its new iRig Pads portable MIDI controller for iOS and Mac/PC
Refurbished 2013 Mac Pro models now on Apple online store at 15% discount
Gameloft’s new 80’s inspired Asphalt Overdrive lane racer now availble
Dragon Dictate for Mac 4 (digital download) $100 (Reg. $200)
Karma’s pay-as-you-go mobile hotspot offers nationwide LTE, pre-orders $50 off
Wink’s new touchscreen controller brings added convenience to home automation
Tintag Bluetooth item tracker takes aim at Tile’s biggest shortcoming
Corsair’s new gaming keyboards and mice, PS TV will have 700 games on launch day
New iOS 8 app bundles offer popular apps/games at discounted prices
VIZIO “future proofs” your living room with its P-Series 4K HDTVs

Apps with HealthKit integration start appearing in App Store following iOS 8.0.2 fixes

Benjamin Mayo Sep 26 2014 - 5:27 am PT

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After a series of botched updates, which meant HealthKit apps could not launch alongside iOS 8’s release, Apple has finally started allowing apps that integrate with the Health app into the App Store. The first of many is FitPort, which acts as a replacement dashboard for Health information, with all data being synced back into the Health database.

On opening the app, the Health permissions screen opens which asks users to individually enable access to health statistics. This allows users to be very selective about what information they share with third-party apps. Users have to explicitly enable read and write capabilities for every health data type the app wants to integrate. Just like asking for location access, this sheet is presented by the OS, meaning all apps benefit from this level of privacy.

Post-it note app lets you import physical notes into your iPhone or iPad

Ben Lovejoy Sep 26 2014 - 4:27 am PT

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It’s hard to think of anything lower-tech than a Post-it note: you write on a sticky square of paper and slap it onto a physical surface. But 3M has just launched a clever iOS app that allows you to photograph a bunch of Post-it notes, tap on-screen to select the ones you want to keep and then organize them on your iPhone or iPad before outputting to apps like PowerPoint.

The Post-it® Plus App takes the momentum from your collaboration sessions and keeps it rolling. Simply capture your notes, organize and share with everyone. That way your great ideas don’t stop when the meeting ends.

Getting started is easy. Use the app to capture an image of the Post-it® Notes from your work session. Arrange, refine and organize the notes and ideas on your board anyway you see fit. Then share your organized board with your team and send to your favorite applications —including PowerPoint, Excel, Dropbox and plenty more.

The app recognizes any size Post-it note so long as they are square (and, indeed, even works with Mac OS Stickies if you photograph your desktop). It’s a free download from iTunes.

Instagram’s Hyperlapse video shooter adds support for front camera & iPhone 6/6 Plus

Zac Hall Sep 25 2014 - 10:23 am PT

Last month Instagram launched a new video shooting app for iPhone and iPad that combines effects like time-lapse and cinema stabilization called Hyperlapse. Today Instagram is introducing what they call the “selfielapse” by adding support for shooting Hyperlapse videos with the front facing camera on your device using the same features previously only available on the back camera…

1Password iOS beta previews upcoming iPhone 6/6 Plus enhancements

Zac Hall Sep 25 2014 - 9:36 am PT

The popular password and data management app 1Password was ready on day one with a powerful, systemwide extension for accessing your vault and Touch ID support for unlocking the app with your fingerprint. The latest beta version sent to testers today promises one more useful feature its users will appreciate: iPhone 6 optimization.

The new version of 1Password currently being tested by beta users no longer relies on zoomed scaling on the larger display devices and takes advantage of the new screen sizes more efficiently. iPhone 6 Plus users have shared that the new version supports the new iPad-like split-view introduced to certain Apple apps as well.

1Password recently changed its pricing model from a paid application to a freemium model allowing new customers to try 1Password and unlock pro features within the password management app.

While the iPhone 6/6 Plus-optimized version is currently in beta, 1Password users should expect to see the update on the App Store after adequate testing and approval.

Angry Birds Transformers soft launched in New Zealand, hits the App Store for all on October 15th

Mark Hearn Sep 25 2014 - 9:14 am PT

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After months of teasing, Angry Birds Transformers is now available in select parts of the world. Gamers in New Zealand and Finland can now sample Rovio’s mashup of fowl and robots, with Canada and Australia set to follow soon afterwards. In addition to a soft launch for its new title, Rovio released a new gameplay trailer, revealing that this won’t be your typical Angry Birds title.

9to5Toys Last Call: MacBook Air (refurb) $599 from Apple, LifeProof iPad cases from $23, Sharp 39″ HDTV $250, more

Sep 25 2014 - 9:02 am PT

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call updates:

Haven smartlock can stop a battering ram and will integrate with Apple HomeKit
Apple Store offers 11.6″ MacBook Air (2012 model refurb) w/ 1-year warranty: $599
Motorola SB6121 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 cable modem $60 shipped (orig. $100)
IK Multimedia intros its new iRig Pads portable MIDI controller for iOS and Mac/PC
Worx 3-in-1 Blower $60 (orig. $150), 92″ Outdoor/Indoor screen $140 (orig. $200), more
Refurbished 2013 Mac Pro models now on Apple online store at 15% discount

Logitech Ultimate Ears 500vm Noise Isolating Headset w/ Mic & Controls $14 shipped (Reg. $30+)

iPad cases:

LifeProof waterproof cases for iPad mini: frē $23 (orig. $100), nüüd $30 (orig. $120)
LifeProof nüüd case for iPad Air $68 shipped (Reg. $130)
Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for Apple iPad Air (refurb) $28 shipped (Reg. $100)

Sharp AQUOS 39-inch 1080p LED HDTV $250 shipped (orig. $420)

Google Chromecast streaming media player refurb: $15 shipped AC (Reg. $35)

Roundup: the best ultra tough Lightning cables for your new iPhone 6/6 Plus

Dragon Dictate for Mac 4 (digital download) $100 (Reg. $200)

Small States: The jamstik wireless MIDI guitar controller for iPad, iPhone and Mac, $560 worth of giveaways

Other new deals:

New! ZyXEL pocket-sized $15 (orig. $40), TRENDnet wireless AC $24 (orig. $60), more
New! Amazon Student Day: Fire TV $65, free $10 Amazon App Store credit, more
New! Games/Apps: BioShock for iOS $11, Splashtop 2 $2, iOS freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: Phillips Blu-Ray/DVD Player: $20, Favi Bluetooth keyboard: $30, more
New! Gameloft’s new 80’s inspired Asphalt Overdrive lane racer now availble
New! Over $135 worth of Android apps for free: OfficeSuite Pro 7, SketchBook Pro, much more
New! 1-yr magazine subs from $5 w/ digital access: GQ, ESPN, Men’s Health, more

More deals still alive:

13.3-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (newest version) $1,300 w/.edu ($199 off)
2-pack Samsung PRO 16GB MicroSDHC cards w/ adapter $20 (Reg. $35)
Sennheiser Momentum over-ear headphones (brown) $180 (orig. $380)
Pioneer DDJ-SB Performance DJ controller $239 shipped (orig. $300)
Media: John Wayne 38-disc DVD collection $69, Ariana Grande free album, more
Laptop backpacks 20% off (Ogio, SwissGear, more)
Staples $10 off purchases of $40 or more: Amazon Fire TV $74, more
Timbuk2 Ripstop Aviator wheeled travel bag $100 shipped (orig. $259), more
Dyson blade-less AM06 fan $180 (orig. $300), AM07 tower fan $280 (orig. $400)
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus F3 4G No-Contract Cell Phone $40 shipped (Orig. $180)
Samsung 40-inch LED 1080p 120Hz 3D HDTV $330 in-store (Reg. $530)
ZAGG Folio Case w/ Backlit BT iPad Air Keyboard (white) $55 shipped (Reg. $100)
Belkin Thunderstorm Theater Speaker and Case for iPad 2/3/4 $40 (Reg. $199)

More iPhone 6/6 Plus deals, accessories, and trade offers:

Faster 2.1A chargers/batteries, more for iPhone 6/Plus quick charging (roundup)
$5 off $20 iPhone 6 accessories at eBay – chargers, cases, car mounts, more
Apple isn’t making an iPhone 6/6 Plus dock, here are your best options
Couldn’t score a 128GB iPhone? Add storage to any iPhone w/ a wireless drive
Monoprice 3-ft MFi Lightning cable $10 shipped (Reg. $12)
Best iPhone 6/6 Plus plan in US? T-Mobile unlmtd.100 mins talk: $30/month
ZAGG 20% off sitewide coupon: iPhone 6/6 Plus protection from $12 shipped, more
Should you protect your new iPhone 6/6 Plus with AppleCare+ or SquareTrade?
AT&T announces iPhone 6 trade-in promo, includes $200 min. for iPhone 4/4s
Walmart to offer $20 or greater discount on 16GB iPhone 6/6 Plus + $15 gift card
Upgrade your iPhone 4 (or newer) to a Verizon iPhone 6 for free w/ 2-yr contract
Radio Shack looks to attract iPhone 6 buyers with free $50 iTunes gift cards

New products/ongoing promos:

Karma’s new pay-as-you-go mobile hotspot offers nationwide LTE coverage, pre-orders $50 off
Wink’s new touchscreen controller brings added convenience to home automation
Tintag Bluetooth item tracker takes aim at Tile’s biggest shortcoming
Corsair’s new gaming keyboards and mice, PS TV will have 700 games on launch day
New iOS 8 app bundles offer popular apps/games at discounted prices
VIZIO “future proofs” your living room with its P-Series 4K HDTVs
Belkin’s WeMo lineup now includes $30 smart LED bulbs
Download iTunes playlist with eight popular country songs for free (over $9 value)

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance now available on Mac

Jordan Kahn Sep 25 2014 - 6:27 am PT

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, a spinoff in the popular Metal Gear franchise that was originally released for consoles in 2013, is today arriving for Mac users. Unlike most previous installments in the series, Revengeance replaces the game’s usual stealth-based gameplay for a sword-slashing cyborg ninja named Raiden. It’s technically part of the Metal Gear series and universe, but the incredibly unique hack and slash gameplay mechanics in this title are quite the departure from what Metal Gear fans are used to with previous games in the series.

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, originally developed by Kojima Productions and Platinum Games, expands the METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with its frenetic action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and cinematic storytelling that surrounds Raiden, a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja, who uses his high-frequency katana blade to cut through anything that stands in his vengeful path

The game is available starting today on the Mac App Store and on Steam for $24. That’s a promotional price that will increase to the regular $30 after the first 5 days of release.

App developer warns not to enter personal info using in-app browsers due to security issue

Jordan Kahn Sep 24 2014 - 11:32 am PT

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App developer Craig Hockenberry has published an article today titled “in-app browsers considered harmful” warning both devs and users of security issues related to apps that take advantage of the feature. “Would it surprise you to know that every one of those apps could eavesdrop on your typing? Even when it’s in a secure login screen with a password field?”
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9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Studio wireless headphones $299, Dragon Dictate 4 $100, LifeProof/Logitech iPad Air cases from $28, more

Justin Kahn Sep 24 2014 - 9:00 am PT

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Roundup: the best ultra tough Lightning cables for your new iPhone 6/6 Plus
Karma’s new pay-as-you-go mobile hotspot offers nationwide LTE coverage, pre-orders $50 off
Dragon Dictate for Mac 4 (digital download) $100 (Reg. $200)
Two pack: Samsung PRO 16GB MicroSDHC Memory Cardsw/ Adapter $20 shipped (Reg. $35)
Home: Kwikset SmartCode Electronic Keypad Lock $85 (orig. $264), Starbucks $25 off $100, kitchen items, more

Noise canceling headphones: Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Wireless $299 (Reg. $380), Bose QC15 $250 (orig. $300)

LifeProof water/shock proof nüüd case for iPad Air $68 shipped (Reg. $130)

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for Apple iPad Air (refurb) $28 shipped (Reg. $100)

13.3-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (newest version) $1,300 w/.edu ($199 off)

Small States: The jamstik wireless MIDI guitar controller for iPad, iPhone and Mac, $560 worth of giveaways

Other new deals:

New! 2 pack Samsung PRO 16GB MicroSDHC cards w/ adapter $20 (Reg. $35)
New! Daily Deals: Epson AiO Printer $120, Chromecast $25, more
New! Games/Apps: Titanfall (pre-owned) $20, Angry Zombies 2 free, iOS freebies
New! Sennheiser Momentum over-ear headphones (brown) $180 (orig. $380)
New! Pioneer DDJ-SB Performance DJ controller $239 shipped (orig. $300)

More deals still alive:

Sony 50-inch 1080p 3D WiFi HDTV $700 w/ free in-store pickup (orig. $1,200)
Media: John Wayne 38-disc DVD collection $69, Ariana Grande free album, more
1-yr magazine subs from $4.50: Maxim, Wired, Time, Rolling Stone, Dwell, more
Laptop backpacks 20% off (Ogio, SwissGear, more)
Google Chromecast (refurb) $25 or two (new) for $50 (orig. $35 each)
Staples $10 off purchases of $40 or more: Amazon Fire TV $74, more
Timbuk2 Ripstop Aviator wheeled travel bag $100 shipped (orig. $259), more
Dyson blade-less AM06 fan $180 (orig. $300), AM07 tower fan $280 (orig. $400)
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus F3 4G No-Contract Cell Phone $40 shipped (Orig. $180)
Samsung 40-inch LED 1080p 120Hz 3D HDTV $330 in-store (Reg. $530)
ZAGG Folio Case w/ Backlit BT iPad Air Keyboard (white) $55 shipped (Reg. $100)
Belkin Thunderstorm Theater Speaker and Case for iPad 2/3/4 $40 (Reg. $199)

More iPhone 6/6 Plus deals, accessories, and trade offers:

Faster 2.1A chargers/batteries, more for iPhone 6/Plus quick charging (roundup)
$5 off $20 iPhone 6 accessories at eBay – chargers, cases, car mounts, more
Apple isn’t making an iPhone 6/6 Plus dock, here are your best options
Couldn’t score a 128GB iPhone? Add storage to any iPhone w/ a wireless drive
Monoprice 3-ft MFi Lightning cable $10 shipped (Reg. $12)
Best iPhone 6/6 Plus plan in US? T-Mobile unlmtd.100 mins talk: $30/month
ZAGG 20% off sitewide coupon: iPhone 6/6 Plus protection from $12 shipped, more
Should you protect your new iPhone 6/6 Plus with AppleCare+ or SquareTrade?
AT&T announces iPhone 6 trade-in promo, includes $200 min. for iPhone 4/4s
Walmart to offer $20 or greater discount on 16GB iPhone 6/6 Plus + $15 gift card
Upgrade your iPhone 4 (or newer) to a Verizon iPhone 6 for free w/ 2-yr contract
Radio Shack looks to attract iPhone 6 buyers with free $50 iTunes gift cards

New products/ongoing promos:

Wink’s new touchscreen controller brings added convenience to home automation
Tintag Bluetooth item tracker takes aim at Tile’s biggest shortcoming
Corsair’s new gaming keyboards and mice, PS TV will have 700 games on launch day
New iOS 8 app bundles offer popular apps/games at discounted prices
VIZIO “future proofs” your living room with its P-Series 4K HDTVs
Belkin’s WeMo lineup now includes $30 smart LED bulbs
Satechi’s new Bluetooth extension arm for exceptional selfies from your smartphone
D-Link ups its home automation game with the new mydlink WiFi Smart Plug
Mac App Store sale: BioShock $10, Rayman Origins $5, Batman Arkham $10, more
Amazon announces massive Kindle refresh
Logitech’s new Living Home lineup w/ universal control to all your smart home devices
Download iTunes playlist with eight popular country songs for free (over $9 value)

Adobe announces Photoshop and Premiere Elements 13 with ‘Guided Edits’ and more

Mike Beasley Sep 23 2014 - 9:32 pm PT

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Adobe has announced its next major upgrades to its popular Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements applications, with each being bumped up to version 13.

Both apps add new editing features, such as “photomerge compose” for lifting subjects from one photo and quickly moving them into another with proper lighting and other effects. New cropping tools allow you to automatically compose perfectly cropped by detecting faces and other details and determining how to best frame them in the shot.

2013 Apple TV revision gets its first exclusive feature: iOS 8’s Peer-to-Peer AirPlay

Jordan Kahn Sep 23 2014 - 1:25 pm PT

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When Apple released Apple TV software update 7.0 earlier this month, it came with support for new iOS 8 features including the new Peer-to-Peer AirPlay feature. First announced when Apple unveiled iOS 8 earlier this year, Peer-to-Peer AirPlay allows users on iOS 8 and the upcoming OS X Yosemite release to stream content to an Apple TV without having to connect to the same wireless network. What we didn’t know at the time, however, is that the feature is limited to only the latest Apple TV hardware:
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The first GIF Keyboard made for iOS 8 has landed courtesy of Riffsy, and it’s free

Stephen Hall Sep 23 2014 - 12:16 pm PT

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Although dozens of custom keyboards have been launching left and right just in time for iOS 8, most of them have stayed rather traditional. Yes, there’s new features here and there that are firsts for iOS like the ability to swipe to type using Swype and SwiftKey, but these are still just keyboards for typing letters. A new keyboard from Riffsy called GIF Keyboard, on the other hand, isn’t really a keyboard—it’s a great way to quickly and easily send GIFs to friends using your favorite apps.

Google’s Currents iOS app redesigned & renamed ‘Google Play Newsstand’

Jordan Kahn Sep 23 2014 - 12:09 pm PT

Following the renaming of its Google Currents news reader app to “Google Play Newsstand” on Android back in February, Google has now given a similar treatment to the iOS app. The app, like the Android version earlier this year, also receives a makeover in the process with a streamlined design and new features:

What’s new
• New navigation helping you easily access the articles and editions you love including:
– Read Now – Easily access articles you subscribe to and discover new articles and editions all in one place
– Topics – Subscribe and get news from topics you are most interested in
– My Library – All of your subscriptions will be found here
• A brand new design giving you a streamlined news reading experience

The Google Play Newsstand app is available for free for iPhone and iPad on the App Store now.

Apple’s rebranding of Beats Music streaming service rumored for February

Zac Hall Sep 23 2014 - 10:55 am PT

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Yesterday news broke that Apple was reportedly going to shut down its newly purchased Beats Music streaming service which Apple quickly dismissed as false although it does sound like changes for the brand and service are in the works as you might expect. Re/code’s John Paczkowski shared today that such a rebrand could be slated for February:

Now that we’ve established that Apple is not “shutting down” Beats Music, the streaming service that Tim Cook in May lauded as the “first music subscription service that really got it right,” and we’re all agreed that it makes far more sense for the company to dump the Beats Music brand and integrate the service into an offering of its own, we can move on to another more interesting question: When will Apple show off the new version of its subscription service and its new brand? Here’s a guess backed up by some industry scuttlebutt: February — presumably timed to the Grammy Awards, which will be held Feb. 8.

With Apple currently maintaining a streaming music service branded as iTunes Radio and a separate on-demand music service branded as Beats Music, it’s not hard to believe that the service is due for some reworking under Apple’s ownership.

9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 6/6 Plus quick chargers, Sony 50″ WiFi HDTV $700, Retina MBP $200 off w/ .edu, more

Sep 23 2014 - 9:00 am PT

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Wink’s new touchscreen controller brings added convenience to home automation
Media: John Wayne 38-disc DVD collection $69, Ariana Grande free album, more
$5 off $20 iPhone 6 accessories at eBay – chargers, cases, car mounts, more
Cuisinart cookware up to 75% off, Kwikset SmartCode deadbolt $65 (orig. $233), more

Faster 2.1A car/chargers/batteries/surge protectors for iPhone 6/Plus quick charging (roundup)

Sony 50-inch 1080p 3D WiFi HDTV w/ PlayStation Now: $700 shipped (orig. $1,200)

Apple deals:

13.3-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina display (newest version) $1,300 w/.edu ($199 off)
Apple iPad w/ Retina display 128GB AT&T LTE $499 shipped (orig. $929), more

Amazon Goldbox: Corsair gaming accessories up to 55% off – Headset: $55, Mouse $34, Keyboard $33, more

Small States: The jamstik wireless MIDI guitar controller for iPad, iPhone and Mac, $560 worth of giveaways

Other new deals:

Storage: 5TB External Seagate HD $160, 4TB $120, Internal Hitachi 4TB refurb $105 shipped http://t.co/uTvQKAc9Pk pic.twitter.com/d2h0JleZzz

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) September 23, 2014

New! Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for Apple iPad Air $30 shipped (Reg. $100)
New! North Face battery backpack 50% off, Newegg 20% off (Ogio, SwissGear, more)
New! Logitech Wireless MK520 keyboard & laser mouse combo $26 (Reg. $40+), more
New! Daily Deals: Mophie Juice Pack: $40, 5 Port USB Charger: $16, more
New! Games/Apps: Black Flag/COD Ghosts-Xbox One (pre-owned) $15 ea, freebies, more
New! 1-yr magazine subs from $4.50: Maxim, Wired, Time, Rolling Stone, Dwell, more

If your school/Alma Mater supports Office 365, get free Microsoft Office 365 with a school/alumni .edu email http://t.co/ekSRL2PRA7

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) September 22, 2014

More deals still alive:

Google Chromecast (refurb) $25 or two (new) for $50 (orig. $35 each)
Staples $10 off purchases of $40 or more: Amazon Fire TV $74, more
Timbuk2 Ripstop Aviator wheeled travel bag $100 shipped (orig. $259), more
Dyson blade-less AM06 fan $180 (orig. $300), AM07 tower fan $280 (orig. $400)
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus F3 4G No-Contract Cell Phone $40 shipped (Orig. $180)
Seagate Expansion 5TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $160 shipped (Orig. $230)
Samsung 40-inch LED 1080p 120Hz 3D HDTV $330 shipped (Reg. $530)
ZAGG Folio Case w/ Backlit BT iPad Air Keyboard (white) $55 shipped (Reg. $100)
Belkin Thunderstorm Theater Speaker and Case for iPad 2/3/4 $40 (Reg. $199)

More iPhone 6/6 Plus deals, accessories, and trade offers:

Apple isn’t making an iPhone 6/6 Plus dock, here are your best options
Couldn’t score a 128GB iPhone? Add storage to any iPhone w/ a wireless drive
Monoprice 3-ft MFi Lightning cable $10 shipped (Reg. $12)
Best iPhone 6/6 Plus plan in US? T-Mobile unlmtd. Text/Data, 100 mins talk: $30/month
ZAGG 20% off sitewide coupon: iPhone 6/6 Plus protection from $12 shipped, more
Should you protect your new iPhone 6/6 Plus with AppleCare+ or SquareTrade?
AT&T announces iPhone 6 trade-in promo, includes $200 min. for iPhone 4/4s
Walmart to offer $20 or greater discount on 16GB iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus + $15 gift card
Upgrade your iPhone 4 (or newer) to a Verizon iPhone 6 for free w/ 2-yr contract
Radio Shack looks to attract iPhone 6 buyers with free $50 iTunes gift cards

New products/ongoing promos:

Tintag Bluetooth item tracker takes aim at Tile’s biggest shortcoming
Corsair’s new gaming keyboards and mice, PS TV will have 700 games on launch day
New iOS 8 app bundles offer popular apps/games at discounted prices
VIZIO “future proofs” your living room with its P-Series 4K HDTVs
Belkin’s WeMo lineup now includes $30 smart LED bulbs
Satechi’s new Bluetooth extension arm for exceptional selfies from your smartphone
D-Link ups its home automation game with the new mydlink WiFi Smart Plug
Mac App Store sale: BioShock $10, Rayman Origins $5, Batman Arkham $10, more
Amazon announces massive Kindle refresh
Logitech’s new Living Home lineup brings universal control to all your smart home devices
Download iTunes playlist with eight popular country songs for free (over $9 value)

As shown at WWDC, Bing Search app brings translation extension to Safari

Benjamin Mayo Sep 23 2014 - 6:04 am PT

The Bing Search app has been updated to include the translation feature first demoed at WWDC, as part of the initial unveiling of iOS 8 extensions.

Very simply, downloading the update adds a Bing Translate action to your Activities list in Safari. Enable the action and then visit a website in a foreign language. Pressing the Translate action in the share sheet will machine translate the webpage’s text to the system language, by default. The text content changes inline and happens very quickly.

New two-factor authentication app Lockdown launches with iCloud syncing, recovery code storage, and more

Mike Beasley Sep 22 2014 - 7:22 pm PT

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A new iOS app for managing two-factor authentication keys called Lockdown launched this weekend with a set of unique features like the ability to sync your keys over iCloud with other devices (including an upcoming Mac counterpart). Accounts in the app will also be backed up along with your phone’s data so that you can restore the keys back to a new device, which isn’t possible with other two-factor apps.

Of course, while backing up the keys and syncing them with iCloud provide an increased level of convenience, it’s important to remember that those can also lead to a reduced level of security in some cases. It’s important to balance security with convenience when dealing with something like two-factor authentication, and thankfully Lockdown’s developer recognizes this. All data on the device or backed up to iCloud is encrypted whether it’s in transit or stored on the device or server.

Sites that use two-factor authentication typically also use backup codes for logging into your account in case you lose access to your device. Lockdown offers the ability to store these backup codes right in the app. While that’s an excellent convenience feature, it does somewhat defeat the purpose of the codes. If you’ve stored them only in Lockdown and then lose your phone, you won’t have access to those codes, and thus won’t be able to log into your account. So while this is a handy feature, it’s critical that you store these codes in a secondary location that isn’t on your phone as well.

The developer has told 9to5Mac that an update has been submitted to Apple which includes new features such as support for using Touch ID to protect the application. A Safari extension is planned for a later release to make logging into sites through the phone’s built-in browser even easier.

You can grab Lockdown on the iOS App Store for $3.99.

9to5Toys Last Call: iPad 4 WiFi + AT&T LTE 128GB $499, iOS wireless storage, 2x Chromecast $50, more

Sep 22 2014 - 9:00 am PT

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Last Call Updates:

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Seagate Expansion 5TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $160 shipped (Orig. $230)
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Corsair’s new gaming keyboards and mice, PS TV will have 700 games on launch day
Virgin Mobile LG Optimus F3 4G No-Contract Cell Phone $40 shipped (Orig. $180)
Home: Worx Trimmer/Blower combo $80, KitchenAid blender $73, cookware, more

Apple iPad w/ Retina display 128GB AT&T LTE $499 shipped (orig. $929), more

Couldn’t score a 128GB iPhone 6 or 6 Plus? Add storage to any iPhone with a wireless drive

Google Chromecast media player (refurb) $25 or two (new) for $50 (orig. $35 each)

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Other new deals:

New! Monoprice 3-ft MFi Lightning cable $10 shipped (Reg. $12)
New! Staples $10 off purchases of $40 or more: Amazon Fire TV $74, more
New! SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive w/ microUSB for Android: 16GB $12, 32GB $17, 64GB $30
New! Daily Deals: HP Officejet Pro AiO Printer: $100, Toshiba (40 pack) AA alkaline batteries: $10, more
New! Redbox free movie rental coupon code
New! Games/Apps: Osmos for iPad $1 (Reg. $5), iOS freebies, more
New! Dyson blade-less AM06 fan $180 (orig. $300), AM07 tower fan $280 (orig. $400)

More deals still alive:

Samsung 40-inch LED 1080p 120Hz 3D HDTV $330 shipped (Reg. $530)
ZAGG Folio Case w/ Backlit BT iPad Air Keyboard (white) $55 shipped (Reg. $100)
Belkin Thunderstorm Theater Speaker and Case for iPad 2/3/4 $40 (Reg. $199)
Cuisinart Brew Central Coffeemaker (refurb) $45 (orig. $185), cutlery, more
Bose CineMate GS Series II $499 (Reg. $599), LG BT Soundbar $150 (orig. $299)
Powerline adapter kits: TP-LINK AV600 $63 (orig. $95), ZyXEL 600Mbps $50 (orig. $120)
Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech recognition for Mac $99.99 (50% off) – ends in 1 day!

More iPhone 6/6 Plus deals, accessories, and trade offers:

Apple isn’t making an iPhone 6/6 Plus dock, here are your best options
Best iPhone 6/6 Plus plan in US? T-Mobile unlmtd. Text/Data, 100 mins talk: $30/month
ZAGG 20% off sitewide coupon: iPhone 6/6 Plus protection from $12 shipped, more
rooCASE iPhone 6 hybrid case w/ screen protector: $7 shipped (orig. $30)
Should you protect your new iPhone 6/6 Plus with AppleCare+ or SquareTrade?
AT&T announces iPhone 6 trade-in promo, includes $200 min. for iPhone 4/4s
Monoprice iPhone 6 cases as low as $5.60 with free shipping
Walmart to offer $20 or greater discount on 16GB iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus + $15 gift card
Upgrade your iPhone 4 (or newer) to a Verizon iPhone 6 for free w/ 2-yr contract
Radio Shack looks to attract iPhone 6 buyers with free $50 iTunes gift cards

New products/ongoing promos:

New iOS 8 app bundles offer popular apps/games at discounted prices
VIZIO “future proofs” your living room with its P-Series 4K HDTVs
Belkin’s WeMo lineup now includes $30 smart LED bulbs
Satechi’s new Bluetooth extension arm for exceptional selfies from your smartphone
D-Link ups its home automation game with the new mydlink WiFi Smart Plug
Mac App Store sale: BioShock $10, Rayman Origins $5, Batman Arkham $10, more
Amazon announces massive Kindle refresh
Logitech’s new Living Home lineup brings universal control to all your smart home devices
Download iTunes playlist with eight popular country songs for free (over $9 value)
Microsoft unveils MFi Bluetooth keyboard built for iOS, Android & Windows devices
ecobee’s new smart thermostat and remote sensors offer complete home coverage
Bose’s most affordable Soundlink Color speaker and first set of Bluetooth headphones
SanDisk’s new 512GB SD card is a dream come true for 4K film buffs

Chrome iOS update enables third-party app extensions, iOS 8 support

Jordan Kahn Sep 22 2014 - 8:32 am PT

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Google today updated its Chrome browser for iPhone and iPad with support for iOS 8’s new third-party App Extensions feature. That means that Chrome’s sharing menu will now show additional sharing options from apps you have installed supporting the new App Extensions feature. We previously put together a roundup of some of the best apps offering App Extensions when iOS 8 launched.

Google says the update, version 37.0.2062.60, also includes iOS 8 compatibility, stability improvements, and bug fixes.

The updated Chrome app for iPhone and iPad is available on the App Store now.

What’s New in Version 37.0.2062.60

• Supports using 3rd party App Extensions to post and share content.
• iOS 8 Compatibility.
• Stability improvements and bug fixes.

Skype app updated for iOS 8, includes interactive notifications for calls and messages

Benjamin Mayo Sep 22 2014 - 5:52 am PT

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The Skype app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch has now been updated with support for iOS 8. Unfortunately, this does not include support for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus screen sizes, meaning Skype still renders at a scaled iPhone 5s resolution.

However, the update does add interactive notifications which helps streamline responding to content. Hence, new Skype notifications have buttons attached to the alert which can perform various actions. For voice calls, you can answer or decline. For video calls, you can choose between voice or video responses. For missed calls, you can respond with a message or call the person straight back.

Google Search iOS app renamed ‘Google’, adds Chromecast integration, new Now cards

Jordan Kahn Sep 19 2014 - 10:04 am PT

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Google just updated its Google Search app for iOS and in the process renamed it to simply “Google”, which seems to make a bit more sense considering the app integrates Google Now features and much beyond just search. Also in today’s update: new features for Chromecast and additional Google Now cards.

For Chromecast users, the app now allows users to ask “What’s on Chromecast?” and jump right into the Chromecast app to begin casting content to a TV. The update also includes new Google Now cards that Google says offer “personalized TV recommendations and traffic information.”

Version 4.2.0 of the Google app is available on the App Store now.

What’s New in Version 4.2.0

This update includes new Google Now cards for personalized TV recommendations and traffic information. Chromecast users can now ask Google “what’s on Chromecast?” to open the Chromecast app and start casting. We’ve also made improvements to speed up your browsing experience.

Sign in to the Google app and enable Now cards to take full advantage of these new features.

9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes GC 33% off, iPhone 6/6 Plus screen protector $1, Samsung 40″ LED HDTV $330, more

Sep 19 2014 - 9:00 am PT