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Facebook Paper got a small, but important update today. The social network boosted the app’s speed and says that the design is sharpened:

• Speed and stability updates: To help you get the most out of your Paper, we’ve been working hard to make all your sections, stories, photos and videos load faster and more reliably.
• Design improvements: We’ve sharpened details to make your Paper even more appealing.

A more significant update with improved photo management and trending news sections arrived last month.

9to5Toys Last Call: Automatic driving assistant for iOS $80, Belkin iPad Air keyboard case $37, LG 50″ LED HDTV $450, more

Aug 11 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:

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GeckoEye is a mini solar powered surveillance cam that can be mounted “anywhere”
Automatic: Your Smart Driving Assistant for iOS $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
Belkin QODE Keyboard Cases: iPad Air $37 (Reg. $80), iPad 4 $40 (Reg. $70), more
HDTVs: LG 50″ 1080p: $450 (Orig. $800), Seiki 65″ 4K: $999 (Reg. $2000), more
Blue Microphones Yeti USB condenser mic (silver) $75 shipped (Reg. $98+)
ThinkGeek 20% off sitewide with no minimum purchase
MEElectronics Air-Fi Metro2 AF72 Bluetooth in-ear headphones $60 (Reg. up to $100)

Philips Syntia Cappuccino Machine: $400 shippedhttp://t.co/pLz4eAIgT3

4/5 Amazon Reviews https://t.co/1YBdk5ON1Y pic.twitter.com/dNy2ooS7rw

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 11, 2014

iPad deals:

iPad Air from $399 ($100 off)
iPad mini w/ Retina display from $350 ($50 off) or from $300 w/ .edu ($100 off)

MacBook Air deals:

New 13.3-inch MacBook Air 4GB/128GB: $750 w/.EDU email ($250 off/$850 w/o)
Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Air 1.3GHz Haswell/4GB RAM/256GB SSD: $949 (orig. $1,299)

Get a free Redbox game and movie rental

Receive 30% off 3 books purchased at Amazon. Enter "BUY3GET30" at checkout (up to $10 total savings) http://t.co/YzD35mV23B

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 9, 2014

Other new deals:

TuneUp: Clean, Artwork up, de-dupe & Organize Your iTunes Music Collection: $20 (60% off)https://t.co/UiiDdl56nY pic.twitter.com/bKwfIBcIdm

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 9, 2014

New! Mountek nGroove Snap 2 car mount for smartphones & tablets $19 (orig. $40)
New! Games/Apps: CARROT Alarm FREE, Turtle Beach headsets $35+, iOS freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: Mophie iPhone Juice Pack: $39, 4′ MFi Lightning cable: $8, more
New! Urge Basics Sound Brick Bluetooth speaker $30 (Reg. up to $70)
New! Home Deals: Up to 50% off name brand vacuums, up to 70% off at JCPenney, more
New! Lenovo IdeaPad 11.6-Inch Touchscreen Chromebook $300 shipped (Reg. $330+)

Automatic: Your Smart Driving Assistant for iOS/Android $90 shipped (Reg. $100) http://t.co/ioFlCLTeEw http://t.co/Qk78i7VuwU

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 11, 2014

More tech deals still alive:

MEElectronics Air-Fi Runaway AF32 Bluetooth Headphones: $40 shipped (orig. $100)
Case Logic Anthracite Berkley 14″ laptop & tablet backpack $22 shipped (orig. $60)
Monitors: Dell 21.5″ $115 (orig. $200), LG 23″ w/ HDMI $125 (orig. $200)
JBL SB 300 2.1-channel soundbar w/ 150-watt sub $199 shipped (orig. $500), more
Sony Bluetooth NFC Wireless Portable Speaker (refurb) $55 shipped (orig. $199), more
Logitech Accessories: UE 4000 ‘phones $18, iPad keyboard Cases, more
Anki Drive Starter Kit, iOS-controlled killer robot car racing game $150 (Reg. $200)
LifeProof nüüd drop/waterproof iPad mini case $30 shipped (orig. $120)
Clear tasks and reminders app up to 60% off: Mac $5 (Reg. $10), iOS $2 (Reg. $5)
TP-LINK AV600 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $60 shipped (Reg. $95)
APC back-up power supply deals: up to 50% off top-rated products
Aduro MFi certified Lightning cables (multiple colors): 3-feet $8, 6-feet $11, 10-feet $13

Home/fashion/sports:

Reebok Back to School coupon: take $25 off orders of $90 or more (up to 28% savings)
Fashion: Kenneth Cole men’s suits $100 (orig. $350), extra 30-50% off Lucky Brand, more
Timbuk2 Spin Messenger Bag $28 shipped (Reg. $69)
Home Deals: Black & Decker Lithium handheld vac $68 (Reg. $80), much more

New products/ongoing promos:

Jabra Stealth Bluetooth headset goes next level with Siri and Google Now control
1Password app sale: iOS $9.99 (Reg. $19), Mac $34.99 (Reg. $50)
Target appears likely to reboot its $199 iPad mini sale later this month
Sketchbook painting and drawing apps for iPhone and iPad go free for the first time ever
Timex introduces its ‘no phone required’ Ironman GPS One+ smartwatch
Navdy HUD may finally make it safe to tweet and drive, save 40% when you preorder
Notifyr app goes free (Reg. $4), receive iOS notifications on your Mac
IK Multimedia launches the new iRig Mic HD for iOS and Mac/PC
IGN makes Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 2 its free iOS game of the month

Android/Microsoft/misc tech:

Google Play Summer Sale up to 85% off: Deus Ex, Gangstar Vegas, Final Fantasy, more
Acer 11.6-inch C720 Chromebook (Refurb) $130 shipped (Reg. $199 new)
Samsung Galaxy Battery Clearance on Amazon, prices start at $6 Prime shipped
HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer $150 shipped (Reg. $180)
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)

Google begins displaying “Listen Now” ads for streaming music services (including Beats) in search results

Jordan Kahn Aug 8 2014 - 1:27 pm PT

Google appears to be experimenting with new “Listen Now” ads in search results for streaming music services including its own Google Play Music and competitors like Apple’s Beats Music. The Wall Street Journal first noticed the ads and confirmed the new format with Google:

The ads appear in searches on personal computers as well as mobile devices and are performing well for some advertisers, according to one person familiar with the results. Music services previously could have bought similar ads, but the grouping, display and labeling are new. “We’re happy to help users quickly find legitimate sources for their favorite movies, music and more via Google search,” a Google spokesman said.

Google also confirmed to The Wall Street Journal that the music services pay per click just like traditional ads it displays in search. Along with its own Google Play service and Apple’s Beats Music, the Listen Now section is also currently showing ads from Rhapsody and Spotify.

Google has experimented with other types of links for content in search results including “Watch Now” links for movies and tv that direct users to its Google Play service. It also recently laucnhed app indexing on Android, which displays a button for users to quickly launch apps from search results.

Spotify starts sending invites for users to try service in Canada

Jordan Kahn Aug 8 2014 - 11:34 am PT

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After revealing plans to finally bring Spotify to Canada last month, users in the country have now started receiving invites to try the streaming music service. A reader sent in the image above and others have received their invite over the last 24 hours,.

Congratulations — you’re in!

You’ve been chosen to try Spotify in Canada before everyone else!

Millions of songs are now waiting for you. The artists you love, the latest hits and new discoveries— all for free on mobile, tablet and desktop. Happy listening!

The company initially announced last month that the service would launch in the coming months, but now seems to be launching a test of the service with select users that signed-up here. Spotify is currently available in a long list of countries around the world, but it doesn’t yet list Canada on its website.

The company appears to be offering the service in trial mode for free but doesn’t mention pricing for a premium service for Canadians. Users that receive a code can access the service here.

(Thanks Josh!)

9to5Toys Lunch Break: 13″ Haswell MacBook Air $949, Seagate 2TB Slim $85, MEElectronics Bluetooth headphones $40, more

Aug 8 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:

Jabra Stealth Bluetooth headset goes next level with Siri and Google Now control
Fashion: Kenneth Cole men’s suits $100 (orig. $350), extra 30-50% off Lucky Brand, more
JBL SB 300 2.1-channel soundbar w/ 150-watt sub $199 shipped (orig. $500), more
1-year magazine sub blowout sale from $5: Wired, GQ, Pop Science, Dwell, many more
Timbuk2 Spin Messenger Bag $28 shipped (Reg. $69)
Home Deals: Black & Decker Lithium handheld vac $68 (Reg. $80), much more
Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Air 1.3GHz Haswell/4GB RAM/256GB SSD: $949 shipped (orig. $1,299)

Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive: $85 shipped (orig. $150)

MEElectronics Air-Fi Runaway AF32 Bluetooth Headphones: $40 shipped (orig. $100)

1Password app sale: iOS $9.99 (Reg. $19), Mac $34.99 (Reg. $50)

Target appears likely to reboot its $199 iPad mini sale later this month

Sketchbook painting and drawing apps for iPhone and iPad go free for the first time ever

Other new deals:

Available again! Download Notifyr for free and receive iOS notifications on your Mac (Reg. $4) http://t.co/JQ4TBfkapm pic.twitter.com/tfrWd7MOZ6

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 8, 2014

New! Monitors: Dell 21.5″ $115 (orig. $200), LG 23″ w/ HDMI $125 (orig. $200)
New! Logitech Ultrathin Bluetooth iPad Air keyboard case $30 shipped (Reg. $100)
New! Daily Deals: Sharp 2-Ch. Soundbar: $90, Jawbone JAMBOX (refurb): $63, more
New! Games/Apps: Borderlands 2 GOTY $10 (Reg. $40), Metal Gear Rising $11, iOS freebies, more

Roku 1 streaming media player (refurb) $30 shipped (Reg. $49+ new) http://t.co/S5VvYXiUVa pic.twitter.com/25jX6XAMBQ

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 8, 2014

More tech deals still alive:

Case Logic Anthracite Berkley 14″ laptop & tablet backpack $22 shipped (orig. $60)
Woot $10 off purchases of $25 or more
Sony Bluetooth NFC Wireless Portable Speaker (refurb) $55 shipped (orig. $199), more
Logitech Accessories: UE 4000 ‘phones $18, iPad keyboard Cases, more
Anki Drive Starter Kit, iOS-controlled killer robot car racing game $150 (Reg. $200)
LifeProof nüüd drop/waterproof iPad mini case $30 shipped (orig. $120)
Clear tasks and reminders app up to 60% off: Mac $5 (Reg. $10), iOS $2 (Reg. $5)
TP-LINK AV600 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $60 shipped (Reg. $95)
HDTVs: LG 55″ 1080p 120Hz: $550, LG 42″ 1080p LED: $319, more
rooCASE cases for iPhone 5/5c/5s $3 shipped (orig. up to $30)
Home Theater: Samsung soundbars & subs from $80 shipped, more
PNY Attaché 3 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $40 shipped (Reg. $60)
NAS gear: Synology DS213j $188 (Reg. $230), WD Red 3.5-inch HDD $149 (orig. $280)
Toshiba Canvio Desktop 5TB External Hard Drive $172 (Reg. $210)
Beats by Dre headphones: Studio $250 (Reg. $300), Powerbeats $80 (Reg. $150)
APC back-up power supply deals: up to 50% off top-rated products
iTunes gift cards w/ email delivery: $100 for $90 or $50 for $45 (10% savings)
Aduro MFi certified Lightning cables (multiple colors): 3-feet $8, 6-feet $11, 10-feet $13

Home/fashion/media/other:

Home Deals: Cordless Hand Vacs from $16 shipped, kitchen items, more
Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt w/ built-in alarm $160 (Reg. $200+), more
Media: IMAX Ultimate Collection DVD $35, Gaslight Anthem iTunes First Play, more
REI extra 25% off activewear and gear, includes prAna, Brooks, North Face, Merrell
Fashion: Ralph Lauren up to 70% off, more
D igital Comic Book Sale: Sin City Vol.1-7 $22 (reg. $122), Batman titles, more

New products/ongoing promos:

Timex introduces its ‘no phone required’ Ironman GPS One+ smartwatch
Navdy HUD may finally make it safe to tweet and drive, save 40% when you preorder
Notifyr app goes free (Reg. $4), receive iOS notifications on your Mac
IK Multimedia launches the new iRig Mic HD for iOS and Mac/PC
Solidoodle introduces its most affordable 3D printer yet
Microsoft looks towards football season with new Xbox One Madden bundle
IGN makes Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 2 its free iOS game of the month
Casio’s new G-SHOCK watch combines rugged style w/ smart features music fans will love
Turn your Apple USB wall plug into a power bank w/ NomadPlus, save 50%

Android/Microsoft/misc tech:

Google Play Summer Sale up to 85% off: Deus Ex, Gangstar Vegas, Final Fantasy, more
Acer 11.6-inch C720 Chromebook (Refurb) $130 shipped (Reg. $199 new)
Samsung Galaxy Battery Clearance on Amazon, prices start at $6 Prime shipped
HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer $150 shipped (Reg. $180)
Google Play Summer Steals app sale: Iron Force, TETRIS Blitz, Asteroids Pack, more
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)

Condé Nast’s Epicurious teams up w/ Swirl for in-store iBeacon experience

Jordan Kahn Aug 8 2014 - 7:29 am PT

After announcing it would take advantage of iBeacons deployed by inMarket in grocery stores back in April, today Condé Nast’s Epicurious is announcing a partnership with another iBeacon network to further expand the context-sensitive notifications beamed to its users. Swirl, the same company behind recent beacon deployments in Hudson’s Bay Company and Lord & Taylor, will now deliver location-aware notifications to the Epicurious app via its network of beacons already deployed in retailers:

The Sims 2: Super Collection – $29.99 Mac App Store

The Sims 2: Super Collection hits Mac as Peter Molyneux’s ‘Godus’ lands for iOS

Jordan Kahn Aug 8 2014 - 6:31 am PT

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Two new games are arriving today with Mac users getting access to a new The Sims 2: Super Collection and iOS gamers getting their hands on the latest creation from Fable creator Peter Molyneux.

The Sims 2: Super Collection includes the return of the classic title for Mac exclusively on the Mac App Store and with it you get all of the downloadable content including 6 expansion packs and 3 additional content packs. The collection is available on the Mac App Store now as a single download for $29.99. Developers Aspyr noted, “We’ve completely overhauled The Sims™ 2 to work with modern hardware and OS configurations, optimizing performance with a new renderer, and we are supporting native resolution.”

Up next for games today is the latest from Peter Molyneux, creator of Fable and other popular titles for consoles and PC, with the release of ‘Godus’ for iPhone and iPad. The god simulator of sorts has received some teasers up until now through its Kickstarter campaign, but today the game is finally available on the App Store as a free download.

Godus for iPhone and iPad – FREE App Store

Yelp updates iOS app with Bing-powered review translation feature

Mike Beasley Aug 7 2014 - 2:41 pm PT

Yelp has updated its iOS app with a new feature that automatically translates foreign-language reviews to a users’ native tongue. The feature is powered by Microsoft’s Bing translation service. It currently works for 15 languages, according to a Yelp blog post:

The translation feature works for all 15 officially supported Yelp languages: English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Spanish, Italian, Norwegian, French, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish, and Japanese.

The update doesn’t appear to have rolled out on the App Store just yet, but the company says it will be available later today. The Yelp app is free for iPhone and iPad.

1Password for iOS goes on sale as developer confirms iOS 8 update will be free for current users

Mike Beasley Aug 7 2014 - 2:13 pm PT

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AgileBits, the team behind the 1Password security app that we’ve reviewed in the past, announced on in a company blog post that the upcoming iOS 8 update for the software will be free for all owners of the current version of the app.

The update, which is expected to debut around iOS 8’s launch this fall, is currently in a semi-public beta and takes advantage of new features in the operating system like Safari extensions, Touch ID, and more. If you don’t already own the current version of the iOS app, you can grab it at the steeply-discounted price of $9.99. The Mac version is also on sale for $34.99 (Reg. $50).

9to5Toys Last Call: Sketchbook for iOS goes free, PNY 64GB MacBook memory $30, 1Password for iOS $10, more

Aug 7 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:

Sony Bluetooth NFC Wireless Portable Speaker (refurb) $55 shipped (orig. $199), more
Timex introduces its ‘no phone required’ Ironman GPS One+ smartwatch

Sketchbook painting and drawing apps for iPhone and iPad go free for the first time ever

64GB PNY StorEDGE flash memory expansion for MacBooks: $30 shipped (orig. $100)

Games/Apps: 1Password (iOS) $10 (Reg. $18), Deus Ex: The Fall $1 (Reg. $7), iOS freebies, more

Current iPods up to $110 off: touch 32GB: $214, nano 16GB: $114, shuffle 2GB: $29, more

Navdy HUD may finally make it safe to tweet and drive, save 40% when you preorder

Other new deals:

New! Logitech Accessories: UE 4000 ‘phones $18, iPad keyboard Cases, more
New! Home Deals: Cuisinart 10-Piece Cookware Set $60, LED light bulbs (6 pack) $36, more
New! Case Logic Anthracite Berkley 14″ laptop & tablet backpack $22 shipped (orig. $60)
New! Daily Deals: LG 28″ 720p LED HDTV $170, 20000mAh Power bank: $22, more
New! Woot $10 off purchases of $25 or more

Blu-rays: Cowboys & Aliens $5.25, Saw: The Complete Movie Collection $17.50, more http://t.co/dFRLPgsFEx pic.twitter.com/ZPdnAspsEs

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 7, 2014

More tech deals still alive:

Anki Drive Starter Kit, iOS-controlled killer robot car racing game $150 (Reg. $200)
LifeProof nüüd drop/waterproof iPad mini case $30 shipped (orig. $120)
Clear tasks and reminders app up to 60% off: Mac $5 (Reg. $10), iOS $2 (Reg. $5)
TP-LINK AV600 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $60 shipped (Reg. $95)
HDTVs: LG 55″ 1080p 120Hz: $550, LG 42″ 1080p LED: $319, more
rooCASE cases for iPhone 5/5c/5s $3 shipped (orig. up to $30)
Home Theater: Samsung soundbars & subs from $80 shipped, more
PNY Attaché 3 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $40 shipped (Reg. $60)
NAS gear: Synology DS213j $188 (Reg. $230), WD Red 3.5-inch HDD $149 (orig. $280)
Toshiba Canvio Desktop 5TB External Hard Drive $172 (Reg. $210)
Beats by Dre headphones: Studio $250 (Reg. $300), Powerbeats $80 (Reg. $150)
APC back-up power supply deals: up to 50% off top-rated products
iTunes gift cards w/ email delivery: $100 for $90 or $50 for $45 (10% savings)
Roku 1 streaming media player $39 shipped (Reg. $49+)
LifeProof frē water/shock proof case for iPad mini: $35 shipped (Reg. $65+), more
Aduro MFi certified Lightning cables (multiple colors): 3-feet $8, 6-feet $11, 10-feet $13

Home/fashion/media/other:

One yr. magazine subs from $4.50: Wired, Macworld, Pop Science, more
Home Deals: Cordless Hand Vacs from $16 shipped, kitchen items, more
Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt w/ built-in alarm $160 (Reg. $200+), more
Media: IMAX Ultimate Collection DVD $35, Gaslight Anthem iTunes First Play, more
REI extra 25% off activewear and gear, includes prAna, Brooks, North Face, Merrell
Fashion: Ralph Lauren up to 70% off, more
D igital Comic Book Sale: Sin City Vol.1-7 $22 (reg. $122), Batman titles, more

New products/ongoing promos:

Notifyr app goes free (Reg. $4), receive iOS notifications on your Mac
IK Multimedia launches the new iRig Mic HD for iOS and Mac/PC
Solidoodle introduces its most affordable 3D printer yet
Microsoft looks towards football season with new Xbox One Madden bundle
IGN makes Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 2 its free iOS game of the month
Casio’s new G-SHOCK watch combines rugged style w/ smart features music fans will love
Turn your Apple USB wall plug into a power bank w/ NomadPlus, save 50%
GoalZero Portable Torch, Power Hub, and Emergency Light powered by the Sun or you
Sega’s new Crazy Taxi: City Rush game is out now on iOS for FREE
Amazon launches a new custom 3D printing storefront

Android/Microsoft/misc tech:

Google Play Summer Sale up to 85% off: Deus Ex, Gangstar Vegas, Final Fantasy, more
Acer 11.6-inch C720 Chromebook (Refurb) $130 shipped (Reg. $199 new)
Samsung Galaxy Battery Clearance on Amazon, prices start at $6 Prime shipped
HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer $150 shipped (Reg. $180)
Google Play Summer Steals app sale: Iron Force, TETRIS Blitz, Asteroids Pack, more
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)

NFL Now app launches on iPhone & iPad, coming soon to Apple TV with personalized video stream & more

Ben Lovejoy Aug 7 2014 - 5:35 am PT

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The NFL Now app we revealed a few days ago has launched on iPhone and iPad, offering fans a personalized video stream of their favorite teams.

NFL Now delivers a personalized video stream of your favorite NFL teams, players and coaches right to your iPad or iPhone. Get exclusive interviews and stories about your team, breaking news on your fantasy players, and unlimited access to your favorites in the NFL Films Archives.

This official NFL product combines all of the intense football you love with a smart, easy-to-use interface. NFL Now for the iPhone and iPad learns what you like and delivers a non-stop stream of customized NFL content gathered just for you …

United Airlines adds passport scanning for international flights to mobile app

Ben Lovejoy Aug 7 2014 - 4:52 am PT

The immigration authorities of most countries require airlines to check the passports of their passengers before they are allowed to fly, so if you are making your first international flight with an airline, you have to queue up at check-in instead of downloading your own boarding pass at home. United Airlines is aiming to end this by adding the ability to scan and verify your passport using its mobile app, then head straight to Departures at the airport.

Once you’ve scanned your passport with your iPhone’s camera, the app sends the details to credentials management company Jumio Inc, who verify that your passport is valid which then allows you to download your boarding pass.

If your passport is already registered with United from a previous international flight, you don’t need to scan it again, it is verified automatically.

The bad news is that the system can’t yet verify visas, so if you need a visa for the country you’re visiting, you’ll still need to check-in the old-fashioned way.

You can download the free United Airlines app from iTunes.

ABC News viewers are watching 50% more live video on Apple TV than on desktop & mobile combined

Jordan Kahn Aug 6 2014 - 9:09 am PT

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Since launching its new ABC News channel on Apple TV a month ago, ABC today reached out with some stats on how people have been using the app and also announced the addition of new local stations.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Navdy HUD preorders begin w/ 40% discount, 55″ LG LED HDTV $550, iPhone 5/5s/5c cases $3, more

Aug 6 2014 - 9:00 am PT

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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:

Navdy HUD may finally make it safe to tweet and drive
IK Multimedia launches the new iRig Mic HD for iOS and Mac/PC
HDTVs: LG 55″ 1080p 120Hz: $550, LG 42″ 1080p LED: $319, more
rooCASE cases for iPhone 5/5c/5s $3 shipped (orig. up to $30)
Home Deals: Cordless Hand Vacs from $16 shipped, kitchen items, more
Google Play Summer Sale up to 85% off: Deus Ex, Gangstar Vegas, Final Fantasy, more

OtterBox waterproof Preserver Series iPhone 5/5s case: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $90)

Notifyr app goes free (Reg. $4), receive iOS notifications on your Mac

Daily Deals: Nike+ FuelBand Activity Tracker: $40, Apple iPad Smart Cases: $23, more

Anki Drive Starter Kit, iOS-controlled killer robot car racing game $150 (Reg. $200)

Home Deals: Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt w/ built-in alarm $160 (Reg. $200+), more

Other new deals:

Today only, up to 50% off Waterpik water flossers and more at Amazon.… http://t.co/9zU6TNaBI2 pic.twitter.com/vXdSMc48am

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 6, 2014

New! Clear tasks and reminders app up to 60% off: Mac $5 (Reg. $10), iOS $2 (Reg. $5)
New! Jabra Solemate Mini Wireless Bluetooth speaker $55 shipped (Reg. $100)
New! TP-LINK AV600 Gigabit Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $60 shipped (Reg. $95)
New! One yr. magazine subs from $4.50: Wired, Macworld, Pop Science, more
New! Games/Apps: Order & Chaos Online FREE (Reg. $7), Notability $2, more

Western Digital Red 3.5-inch NAS-optimized HDD: 3TB $115 (Reg. $150), 4TB $149 (Reg. $220) http://t.co/EmXCFjQ7jT pic.twitter.com/TzMbHoN1Qj

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 6, 2014

More tech deals still alive:

LifeProof nüüd drop/waterproof iPad mini case $30 shipped (orig. $120)
Home Theater: Samsung soundbars & subs from $80 shipped, more
PNY Attaché 3 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $40 shipped (Reg. $60)
NAS gear: Synology DS213j $188 (Reg. $230), WD Red 3.5-inch HDD $149 (orig. $280)
Toshiba Canvio Desktop 5TB External Hard Drive $172 (Reg. $210)
Beats by Dre headphones: Studio $250 (Reg. $300), Powerbeats $80 (Reg. $150)
APC back-up power supply deals: up to 50% off top-rated products
iTunes gift cards w/ email delivery: $100 for $90 or $50 for $45 (10% savings)
Roku 1 streaming media player $39 shipped (Reg. $49+)
LifeProof frē water/shock proof case for iPad mini: $35 shipped (Reg. $65+), more
Aduro MFi certified Lightning cables (multiple colors): 3-feet $8, 6-feet $11, 10-feet $13

Home/fashion/media/other:

Media: IMAX Ultimate Collection DVD $35, Gaslight Anthem iTunes First Play, more
REI extra 25% off activewear and gear, includes prAna, Brooks, North Face, Merrell
Fashion: Ralph Lauren up to 70% off, more
D igital Comic Book Sale: Sin City Vol.1-7 $22 (reg. $122), Batman titles, more

New products/ongoing promos:

Solidoodle introduces its most affordable 3D printer yet
Microsoft looks towards football season with new Xbox One Madden bundle
IGN makes Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 2 its free iOS game of the month
Casio’s new G-SHOCK watch combines rugged style w/ smart features music fans will love
Turn your Apple USB wall plug into a power bank w/ NomadPlus, save 50%
GoalZero Portable Torch, Power Hub, and Emergency Light powered by the Sun or you
Sega’s new Crazy Taxi: City Rush game is out now on iOS for FREE
Amazon launches a new custom 3D printing storefront

Android/Microsoft/misc tech:

Acer 11.6-inch C720 Chromebook (Refurb) $130 shipped (Reg. $199 new)
Samsung Galaxy Battery Clearance on Amazon, prices start at $6 Prime shipped
HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer $150 shipped (Reg. $180)
Google Play Summer Steals app sale: Iron Force, TETRIS Blitz, Asteroids Pack, more
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)

Foursquare’s location discovery-focused app overhaul now available

Zac Hall Aug 6 2014 - 8:39 am PT

Earlier this year Foursquare announced its plans to split check-ins and social features from location discovery and reviewing features from its mobile apps. Swarm, the new app focused on check-ins, launched earlier this year in May while Foursquare gave its users some time to become familiar with having two apps for two different purposes.
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Yahoo Mail iOS app adds improved search w/ filters for files & photos

Jordan Kahn Aug 6 2014 - 7:34 am PT

Yahoo updated its Mail app today for iPhone and iPad with a new and improved search experience that makes it easier to find emails and specific content within emails when searching for contacts.

With the updated app, users can now apply filters after searching for a contact that will filter results by emails, photos, or files. The update will make it easy to, for example, find a specific attachment within an email or conversation.

The update also includes unspecified performance improvements and bug fixes.

The updated Yahoo Mail app for iPhone and iPad, version 3.2.0, is available now for free.

What’s New in Version 3.2.0

– We’re excited to introduce you to our new and improved search experience. Now, when you search for a person’s name, you can easily filter the results by emails, photos, or files. We hope you love it as much as we do! Please drop us a note at aerogram-feedback@yahoo-inc.com with your thoughts or suggestions.
– Performance improvements
– Bug fixes

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Anki Drive Starter Kit $150, new Solidoodle 3D printer, Mac $220 off w/ .edu, more

Aug 5 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:

Anki Drive Starter Kit, iOS-controlled killer robot car racing game $150 (Reg. $200)
Media: IMAX Ultimate Collection DVD $35, Gaslight Anthem iTunes First Play, more
Solidoodle introduces its most affordable 3D printer yet

Best Buy takes $120 off new iMacs, deals as low as $880 with .edu email

Home Deals: Schlage Touchscreen Deadbolt w/ built-in alarm $160 (Reg. $200+), more

REI extra 25% off activewear and gear, includes prAna, Brooks, North Face, Merrell

Other new deals:

Today only, APC UPS BN600G battery back-up system $45 shipped (orig. $75)http://t.co/LXQz9B5Gl0 pic.twitter.com/S0dnZY6SkI

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 5, 2014

New! Daily Deals: Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″: $299, Black & Decker 20-volt Li-ion Drill: $50, more
New! LifeProof nüüd drop/waterproof iPad mini case $30 shipped (orig. $120)
New! Games/Apps: GTA Power Pack $13, Stick Stunt Biker $1 (Reg. $2), iOS freebies, more
New! Logitech K400 wireless keyboard with touchpad $20 (Reg. $30)
New! Home Theater: Samsung soundbars & subs from $80 shipped, more

More tech deals still alive:

PNY Attaché 3 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $40 shipped (Reg. $60)
NAS gear: Synology DS213j $188 (Reg. $230), WD Red 3.5-inch HDD $149 (orig. $280)
Toshiba Canvio Desktop 5TB External Hard Drive $172 (Reg. $210)
Beats by Dre headphones: Studio $250 (Reg. $300), Powerbeats $80 (Reg. $150)
APC back-up power supply deals: up to 50% off top-rated products
iTunes gift cards w/ email delivery: $100 for $90 or $50 for $45 (10% savings)
Roku 1 streaming media player $39 shipped (Reg. $49+)
LifeProof frē water/shock proof case for iPad mini: $35 shipped (Reg. $65+), more
Aduro MFi certified Lightning cables (multiple colors): 3-feet $8, 6-feet $11, 10-feet $13
Blue Microphones Yeti Pro USB condenser mic $150 shipped (Reg. $200+)
Epson Workforce All-in-One w/ AirPrint $110 shipped (Reg. $170), more
UE MINI BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker/Speakerphone $79 shipped (Reg. $100)

Home/fashion/media/other:

Fashion: Ralph Lauren up to 70% off, more
D igital Comic Book Sale: Sin City Vol.1-7 $22 (reg. $122), Batman titles, more
Home Deals: Nespresso espresso maker w/ frother $179 (orig. $279), more
Garmin Forerunner (refurb): 305 $120 (orig. $250), 310XT $115 (orig. $300), more
Reebok up to 50% off + extra 25%: Zigtech shoes, apparel, more

New products/ongoing promos:

Microsoft looks towards football season with new Xbox One Madden bundle
IGN makes Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 2 its free iOS game of the month
Casio’s new G-SHOCK watch combines rugged style w/ smart features music fans will love
Turn your Apple USB wall plug into a power bank w/ NomadPlus, save 50%
GoalZero Portable Torch, Power Hub, and Emergency Light powered by the Sun or you
Sega’s new Crazy Taxi: City Rush game is out now on iOS for FREE
Logitech introduces the “world’s fastest gaming mouse” with the G402 Hyperion Fury
Exclusive: Get an extra $20 to trade in your old iPad at Gazelle (up to $430)
TouchPico: Turn Any Surface Into Aroger Touch Screen with this Amazing Device
EA Access lets Xbox One owners play its best titles for $5 a month
Amazon launches a new custom 3D printing storefront

Android/Microsoft/misc tech:

Acer 11.6-inch C720 Chromebook (Refurb) $130 shipped (Reg. $199 new)
Samsung Galaxy Battery Clearance on Amazon, prices start at $6 Prime shipped
HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer $150 shipped (Reg. $180)
Google Play Summer Steals app sale: Iron Force, TETRIS Blitz, Asteroids Pack, more
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)

Apple changing Gatekeeper app signing rules in OS X 10.9.5 & Yosemite, could break some apps

Mike Beasley Aug 4 2014 - 12:07 pm PT

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An upcoming change introduced in the latest Mavericks and Yosemite developers previews will require some developers to re-sign their applications and submit updates to the Mac App Store in order to get around Gatekeeper’s watchful eye. According to a technical note from Apple, any apps built and signed on a version of OS X older than 10.9 will now be flagged by Gatekeeper has not having a valid signature.

For users, this will add an extra layer of annoyance when dealing with certain third-party apps, especially those downloaded from the web rather than through the Mac App Store. Where most developers are now in the habit of signing their apps before making them available, if those developers are still doing so on OS 10.8 or older, their apps will fail to launch on 10.9.5 and Yosemite.

9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Studio headphones $250, iTunes gift cards 15% off, PNY 128GB flash drive $40, more

Aug 4 2014 - 9:03 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:

NAS gear: Synology DS213j $188 (Reg. $230), Western Digital Red 3.5-inch HDD $149 (orig. $280)
APC back-up power supply deals: up to 50% off top-rated products

Beats by Dre headphones: Studio over-ear $250 (Reg. $300), Powerbeats in-ear $80 (Reg. $150)

iTunes gift cards w/ email delivery: $100 for $85 or $50 for $42.50 (15% savings)

PNY Attaché 3 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $40 shipped (Reg. $60)

Printers: Canon PIXMA w/ AirPrint $75 (Reg. $99+), HP Deskjet all-in-one $30 (Reg. $65), more

RT @redbox: It’s Free Movie Monday! Enjoy a movie on us today. http://t.co/bJVbf71gBK pic.twitter.com/caU70hjZyr

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 4, 2014

Other new deals:

New! Daily Deals: Pioneer 7.1-Ch. 4K A/V Receiver: $200, Kindle Paperwhite: $99, more
New! Toshiba Canvio Desktop 5TB External Hard Drive $172 (Reg. $210)
New! IGN makes Telltale’s The Walking Dead: Season 2 its free iOS game of the month
New! Games/Apps: Secret of Mana $4, Tomb Raider Underworld $5, iOS freebies, more
New! Acer 11.6-inch C720 Chromebook (Refurb) $130 shipped (Reg. $199 new)
New! Samsung Galaxy Battery Clearance on Amazon, prices start at $6 Prime shipped
New! HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer $150 shipped (Reg. $180)

More tech deals still alive:

Roku 1 streaming media player $39 shipped (Reg. $49+)
LifeProof frē water/shock proof case for iPad mini: $35 shipped (Reg. $65+), more
Aduro MFi certified Lightning cables (multiple colors): 3-feet $8, 6-feet $11, 10-feet $13
Blue Microphones Yeti Pro USB condenser mic $150 shipped (Reg. $200+)
Epson Workforce All-in-One w/ AirPrint $110 shipped (Reg. $170), more
UE MINI BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker/Speakerphone $79 shipped (Reg. $100)

Home/fashion/media/other:

Fashion: Ralph Lauren up to 70% off, more
D igital Comic Book Sale: Sin City Vol.1-7 $22 (reg. $122), Batman titles, more
Home Deals: Nespresso espresso maker w/ frother $179 (orig. $279), more
Garmin Forerunner (refurb): 305 $120 (orig. $250), 310XT $115 (orig. $300), more
Reebok up to 50% off + extra 25%: Zigtech shoes, apparel, more

New products/ongoing promos:

Casio’s new G-SHOCK watch combines rugged style w/ smart features music fans will love
Turn your Apple USB wall plug into a power bank w/ NomadPlus, save 50%
GoalZero Portable Torch, Power Hub, and Emergency Light powered by the Sun or you
Sega’s new Crazy Taxi: City Rush game is out now on iOS for FREE
Logitech introduces the “world’s fastest gaming mouse” with the G402 Hyperion Fury
Exclusive: Get an extra $20 to trade in your old iPad at Gazelle (up to $430)
TouchPico: Turn Any Surface Into Aroger Touch Screen with this Amazing Device
Google Play Summer Steals app sale: Iron Force, TETRIS Blitz, Asteroids Pack, more
EA Access lets Xbox One owners play its best titles for $5 a month
Amazon launches a new custom 3D printing storefront
Existing and future Chromecast owners can get a free 90-day Google All Access trial
Save 30% on an AppleCare Protection Plan for your 13 or 15-inch MacBook

Android/Microsoft/misc tech:

Amazon is giving away over $100 worth of Android apps for free
HP Chromebook 11 1.7GHz/2GB/16GB SSD: $180 shipped (Reg. $280)
Rayman Android sale: Fiesta Run $1, Jungle Run $0.75/Rabbids Big Bang $0.50
Assassin’s Creed Pirates on Android $0.10 (Reg. $6)
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)
HP 14″ Haswell Chromebook, 4GB Memory, 16GB SSD, 2 yrs 4G $238 (Reg. $348)

Make OS X Yosemite’s dark mode turn on automatically with this neat utility

Benjamin Mayo Aug 4 2014 - 4:39 am PT

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Although OS X Yosemite is still a few months out from public release, the public beta and developer seeds means the OS is already seeing wide adoption — hence, apps for Yosemite are already starting to surface. In fact, the unreleased OS already makes up 18% of Mac users on 9to5Mac, already the second most popular version of OS X.

Facebook tells its iOS users to continue expecting app updates every 4 weeks

Mark Gurman Aug 1 2014 - 9:52 am PT

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If you’re an avid Facebook user on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, the social networking giant has some good news for you. In yesterday’s 13.0 update, Facebook informs users that app updates with speed and performance enhancements will be arriving every four weeks. That’s about monthly. New features and other enhancements will come along the way, Facebook says, and those changes will be noted appropriately. Facebook seems to want users to get the latest iOS app updates as soon as possible, so it is recommending that users enable iOS 7’s Automatic Downloads feature via the iOS Settings app. A couple of years ago, Facebook said it would be bringing new updates to its mobile applications every 4-8 weeks, but this marks the first time that Facebook is actively notifying users of this development approach. Facebook seems to have begun monthly updates around February, but at least we now know the company has no intention of stopping that pattern.

9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air from $350 w/ .edu, SanDisk 128GB microSD $100, Pebble Steel $210, more

Aug 1 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:

Casio’s new G-SHOCK watch combines rugged style w/ smart features music fans will love
Fashion: Ralph Lauren up to 70% off, Nordstrom Anniv. Sale last chance, more
GoPro Hero3+ Silver w/ 16GB card & $50 Best Buy GC $300 shipped ($370 value)
Logitech Z506 Surround Sound Speakers (refurb) $40 shipped (orig. $100 new)
One year magazine subs from $4.50: Maxim, Wired, Macworld, many more
Battery Cases for iPhone 5/5s: LifeCHARGE $35 (Reg. $80), uNu Reveal $40 (Reg. $80)

Best Buy 2-day sale: iPad Air $400 or $350 w/ .edu email address (Reg. $499), much more

SanDisk Ultra 128GB Class 10 microSD memory card $100 shipped (orig. $120)

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Pebble Steel smartwatch for Android/iOS $210 shipped (Reg. $230)

Lowest prices ever for Breaking Bad: The Complete Series on Blu-ray and DVD http://t.co/jSqsOLtP19 pic.twitter.com/6772XVAi33

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) August 1, 2014

Turn your Apple USB wall plug into a power bank w/ NomadPlus, save 50% for a limited time

Other new deals:

New! Daily Deals: LG 55″ 1080p HDTV: $450, Samsung Smart Blu-ray Player: $40, more
New! Roku 1 streaming media player $39 shipped (Reg. $49+)
New! Games/Apps: Guardians of the Galaxy $2 (Reg. $5), iOS freebies, more

More tech deals still alive:

Belkin charge & sync dock w/ built-in 4 ft. Lightning cable $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $35) http://t.co/1wPmNLqUJJ pic.twitter.com/gNzCvjGQDs

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) July 31, 2014

Apple Deals:
- 13.3-inch MacBook Pro w/ Retina (ME864LL/A): $1099.99 shipped (orig. $1,299)
- Apple TV (3rd generation): $84.99 shipped (Reg. $99)
- iPad Air 32GB WiFi: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)
- Retina iPad mini 32GB WiFi: $429.99 shipped (Reg. $499)
- iPad mini 64GB WiFi: $349.99 shipped (orig. $529)
USB Charging roundup:
- EasyACC 3-port USB car charger $10 shipped
- RAVPower Element 10400mAh power bank $35 shipped
- RAVPower Bolt 30W/6A 4-port USB desktop charger $13.99 shipped

Readdle iOS apps up to 70% off: Scanner Pro $3, PDF Expert 5 $5, Calendars 5 $3, more
LifeProof frē water/shock proof case for iPad mini: $35 shipped (Reg. $65+), more
Canon EOS M Mirrorless Camera w/ EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens: $250, EOS Rebel T5i: $550
Aduro MFi certified Lightning cables (multiple colors): 3-feet $8, 6-feet $11, 10-feet $13
Staples $40 off $200 coupon: Save on printers, external hard drives, office essentials, more
Blue Microphones Yeti Pro USB condenser mic $150 shipped (Reg. $200+)
Epson Workforce All-in-One w/ AirPrint $110 shipped (Reg. $170), more
Case Logic 11-Inch Laptop/Chromebook/iPad Messenger Case $10 (Reg. $33)
Kensington Lightning USB/AC dock $12 shipped (Reg. $50)
UE MINI BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker/Speakerphone $79 shipped (Reg. $100)
SSDs: 840 EVO Series 500GB $225 (orig. $480), 850 Pro Series 256GB $185 (Reg. $200)
ZAGG 20% off sitewide Back to School Sale: iPad keyboard cases, invisibleSHIELD, more
Target coupon: save $10 on in-store pickup orders of $40 or more
Targus Legend IQ laptop backpack $20 (orig. $50)

Home/fashion/media/other:

D igital Comic Book Sale: Sin City Vol.1-7 $22 (reg. $122), Batman titles, more
Home Deals: Nespresso espresso maker w/ frother $179 (orig. $279), more
Guitar Center gift cards 15% off: Native Instruments Komplete 9 from $339, more
Garmin Forerunner (refurb): 305 $120 (orig. $250), 310XT $115 (orig. $300), more
Take 20% off Timbuk2 custom messenger bags, backpacks, totes, and more
Reebok up to 50% off + extra 25%: Zigtech shoes, apparel, more
REI 60-80% off promo: Platypus hydration pack $37, LED lantern $16, much more
Media: Vivitek Qumi Q5 projector (refurb) $289, iTunes Sci-Fi comedies $10 each, more
1-year magazine subs: ESPN w/ digital from $4.75, Wired /Pop Science $9, more

New products/ongoing promos:

Turn your Apple USB wall plug into a power bank w/ NomadPlus
GoalZero Portable Torch, Power Hub, and Emergency Light powered by the Sun or you
Sega’s new Crazy Taxi: City Rush game is out now on iOS for FREE
Logitech introduces the “world’s fastest gaming mouse” with the G402 Hyperion Fury
Exclusive: Get an extra $20 to trade in your old iPad at Gazelle (up to $430)
TouchPico: Turn Any Surface Into Aroger Touch Screen with this Amazing Device
Google Play Summer Steals app sale: Iron Force, TETRIS Blitz, Asteroids Pack, more
EA Access lets Xbox One owners play its best titles for $5 a month
Amazon launches a new custom 3D printing storefront
Existing and future Chromecast owners can get a free 90-day Google All Access trial
Save 30% on an AppleCare Protection Plan for your 13 or 15-inch MacBook

Android/Microsoft/misc tech:

Amazon is giving away over $100 worth of Android apps for free
Nexus 7/10 rooCASE cases $4
HP Chromebook 11 1.7GHz/2GB/16GB SSD: $180 shipped (Reg. $280)
Rayman Android sale: Fiesta Run $1, Jungle Run $0.75/Rabbids Big Bang $0.50
Assassin’s Creed Pirates on Android $0.10 (Reg. $6)
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)
HP 14″ Haswell Chromebook, 4GB Memory, 16GB SSD, 2 yrs 4G $238 (Reg. $348)

Delta’s iPad app now allows passengers to stream movies & TV shows during flights

Ben Lovejoy Aug 1 2014 - 6:06 am PT

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Delta Air Lines has updated its Fly Delta iPad app to allow passengers to stream movies and TV shows from the onboard wifi network. Using wifi to stream movies to iPads was first trialled back in 2011 by Qantas, followed by Hawaiian Airlines almost a year ago and introduced as a standard service by United back in May.

The Delta Studio service provides all streaming content free of charge to international, First Class and Economy Comfort passengers, while domestic Economy customers get some content free with ‘premium content’ being chargeable …
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Wunderlist updated with new layout and real-time list syncing

Mark Hearn Jul 31 2014 - 4:12 pm PT

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6Wunderkinder released a new version of its Wunderlist productivity app today and according to the company this is the software’s biggest revision yet. Wunderlist 3 ships with over 60 improvements, however its standout changes are a retooled design and real-time sync which keeps your lists up to date across multiple devices.