Apps

The popular online service Wikipedia has re-launched its iOS app with a new native version that features editing and an offline mode. The free app has some unique features other than browsing through Wikipedia entires, as Wikipedia tells us:

Fastest way to get into the content. Other highly-rated unofficial free iOS apps have hurdles to access the content. Either downloading some content, or just simply not being able to dive right in to it. That doesn’t happen with the official app.
You can edit with this app, unlike other unofficial apps. And you can do it logged out, if you choose.
Wikipedia Zero for developing and emerging countries. If you’re on one of the participating operators, you can use Wikipedia free of data charges.

Wikipedia also shared some other important features:

Facebook’s now required Messenger gets full screen videos and images

Zac Hall Jul 31 2014 - 12:04 pm PT

Facebook released version 9.0 of its Messenger app for iOS today bringing an improvement to how photos and videos are viewed. Previously trapped to a smaller section when shared, photos and videos in messages can now be viewed full screen like you would expect.

It’s a small improvement to Facebook Messenger, but now that the social network is stripping messaging functionality out of its primary Facebook for iPhone app, you can expect to see even more focus in this space in the future. For example, Facebook recently released a dedicated version of Messenger for iPad after years without it.

You can grab the latest version of Facebook Messenger for iOS on the App Store.

9to5Toys Last Call: Canon EOS M w/ lens $250, MFi Lightning cables from $8, Staples $40 off $200 coupon, more

Jul 31 2014 - 9:04 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:

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
GoalZero Portable Torch, Power Hub, and Emergency Light powered by the Sun or you
Blue Microphones Yeti Pro USB condenser mic $150 shipped (Reg. $200+)
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) T $115 (orig. $300)

Amazon Gold Box: Transcend Memory up to 50% off, includes MacBook Air/Retina Pro SSD kits and SD cards

Readdle iOS apps up to 70% off: Scanner Pro $3, PDF Expert 5 $5, Calendars 5 $3, more

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

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

Other new deals:

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

New! iPhone 5/5s cases from Spigen, Case-Mate, Incipio, more $3 each (sold out as of 1:00pm)
New! Case Logic 11-Inch Laptop/Chromebook/iPad Messenger Case $10 (Reg. $33)
New! D igital Comic Book Sale: Sin City Vol.1-7 $22 (reg. $122), Batman titles, more
New! LifeProof frē water/shock proof case for iPad mini: $35 shipped (Reg. $65+), more
New! Daily Deals: 13″ Macbook Pro: $899, Mophie 12000mAh Juice Pack: $69, more
New! Games/Apps: Capt. America Winter Soldier FREE, ProCam 2 $1, iOS freebies, more
New! Onkyo LS3100 EnvisionCinema 2.1 BT speaker system: $205 (orig. $499)
New! Sega’s new Crazy Taxi: City Rush game is out now on iOS for FREE

Android:

New! Amazon is giving away over $100 worth of Android apps for free
New! Nexus 7/10 rooCASE cases $4
New! HP Chromebook 11 1.7GHz/2GB/16GB SSD: $180 shipped (Reg. $280)
New! Rayman Android sale: Fiesta Run $1, Jungle Run $0.75/Rabbids Big Bang $0.50
New! Assassin’s Creed Pirates on Android $0.10 (Reg. $6)

More Daily Deals! Enloop rechargeable AA+D: $7, Sony Earbuds: $11, Sony Smartwatch: $60 http://t.co/VTP6vYbmxg pic.twitter.com/wvToGE7DTW

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) July 31, 2014

More deals still alive:

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)

Epson Workforce All-in-One w/ AirPrint $110 shipped (Reg. $170), more
USB Charging roundup: Batteries, quad-port AC, and car charging
1-year magazine subs: ESPN w/ digital from $4.75, Wired /Pop Science $9, more
Kensington Lightning USB/AC dock $12 shipped (Reg. $50)
Media: Vivitek Qumi Q5 projector (refurb) $289, iTunes Sci-Fi comedies $10 each, more
Take 20% off Timbuk2 custom messenger bags, backpacks, totes, and more
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
Reebok up to 50% off + extra 25%: Zigtech shoes, apparel, more
Target coupon: save $10 on in-store pickup orders of $40 or more
REI 60-80% off promo: Platypus hydration pack $37, LED lantern $16, much more
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)
Targus Legend IQ laptop backpack $20 (orig. $50)
HP 14″ Haswell Chromebook, 4GB Memory, 16GB SSD, 2 yrs 4G $238 (Reg. $348)
Fantastical 2 calendar app for iPhone, iPad and Mac up to 50% off

New products/ongoing promotions:

Turn your Apple USB wall plug into a power bank w/ NomadPlus
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
Incase’s new Icon sleeve is “the next evolution in protection” for your MacBook and iPad
The new littleBits WiFi enabled cloudBit makes anything an internet connected smart device
Existing and future Chromecast owners can get a free 90-day Google All Access trial
8Bitdo brings retro gaming to iOS, Android, Mac and more with its NES Bluetooth controller
New and upcoming Bluetooth speakers: Denon HEOS, Scosche boomBOTTLE black & Fugoo +Sport
Logitech Harmony remotes & keyboards now work together to create the ultimate home theater experience
Jump into the world of LED light bulbs for less than $5 a pop with Ikea Ledare
Verizon FiOS goes symmetrical, upload speeds now same rate as downloads at same cost
Save 30% on an AppleCare Protection Plan for your 13 or 15-inch MacBook
Smart Home:
- Free Philips Hue personal wireless lightning bulb ($60 value) w/ purchase of Philips Hue pack
- $25 off the Wink Hub w/ one accessory purchase or $49 off w/ two accessory purchases
Save 25% on Nomad’s new carabiner, key & credit card sized MFi Lightning cables

Amazon’s unlimited ebook and audiobook subscription service finally goes live in the U.S., try it free http://t.co/M9q7crx7bl

— 9to5Google (@9to5Google) July 18, 2014

Crowdfunding service Indiegogo launches iPhone app

Jordan Kahn Jul 31 2014 - 8:10 am PT

Crowdfunding platform Indiegogo today announced that it’s finally launching an app for iPhone and iPod touch that comes alongside a new look for the website. The app includes features for both users discovering and supporting projects and those managing Indiegogo campaigns they’ve launched:

A full list of features in the first release is below:

Supporting Indiegogo campaigns

Discovering new campaigns through recommendations based on past activity and preferred categories
Exploring and following campaign categories
Claiming campaign perks
Sharing favorite campaigns with friends

Managing Indiegogo campaigns

Receiving notifications each time a contribution is made to a campaign
Monitoring campaign comments
Posting campaign updates and photos
Thanking contributors
Sending custom messages to phone contacts and Facebook friends
Promoting campaigns on social networks

At launch the Indiegogo app is available in English, Spanish, German, and French. The app is available for free on the App Store now.

Lollapalooza hub featured on Apple TV Red Bull channel ahead of music festival kick off tomorrow

Zac Hall Jul 31 2014 - 7:53 am PT

Ahead of Red Bull TV’s global live stream of this year’s Lollapalooza music festival in Downtown Chicago, the Apple TV Red Bull TV channel has picked up a dedicated Lollapalooza section hyping the event.
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Timeful for iOS aims to help you make time to get everything done

Mike Beasley Jul 31 2014 - 6:00 am PT

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If you’ve ever lamented that “there aren’t enough hours in the day” to get everything done, an iOS app called Timeful might just be what you’re looking for. Timeful is a calendar and to-do manager that examines how long each of your to-do items should take, where each task will take place, and more to find the perfect opening in your schedule to get it done.

Timeful will automatically figure out what you need to do and when you can best accomplish it, even taking into account whether you’re a “morning person” or a “night person” in order to ensure that you’re at the top of your game for your most important activities.

The app is powered by a set of algorithms based on behavioral science that can assign levels of importance to family outings, meetings at work, and personal goals to decide, all while learning from your own input what items are most important to you.

Shazam for Mac brings instant music recognition and more to your menu bar

Mike Beasley Jul 31 2014 - 12:08 am PT

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Shazam, the popular music identification app for iOS that was recently integrated into iOS 8’s updated version of Siri, has launched a new Mac application that resides in the menu bar listening for music to identify. Once it has detected a song, you’ll get a notification with the name, artist, and more of the music being played.

After a song is identified, you can also get instant access to the lyrics, music video, or iTunes Store link to buy it for yourself. You can also share tagged songs on various social networks.

1Password debuts extension for third party apps on iOS 8

Zac Hall Jul 30 2014 - 12:27 pm PT

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http://vimeo.com/102142106

The popular password and security management app 1Password has already previewed its iOS 8 extension and Touch ID support for unlocking and accessing its content outside of its iOS app, and today AgileBits has announced its 1Password app extension for third party apps as you can see in the video above.
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Yahoo Finance updated with new design, pre- and after-market data, news section, more

Zac Hall Jul 30 2014 - 9:37 am PT

Yahoo has released a new version of its Finance app for iPhone and iPad featuring the addition of a new tab bar for quicker navigation and other visual changes. The update still features the basement view on the left as well as the search view for adding stocks to your watch list on the right, but the overall app is organized much cleaner now.

The new tab bar consists of the primary Home view for information related to stocks you’re tracking, a new News tab for following general finance news and information, and a Markets view for an overview of U.S., Europe, and Asia finance data.

The updated version of Yahoo Finance also adds support for viewing pre-market and after-market data for items on your watch list. Yahoo Finance 2.2 for iPhone and iPad is available on the App Store.

9to5Toys Last Call: NomadPlus 50% off, Design Mac bundle w/ Poser 10, Ember, Pixa, TotalFinder, etc: $40, more

Jul 30 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:

PQI MFi Certified white 1.3 ft Lightning to USB Cable $7.99 shipped w/coupon code "EMCPCHA79" http://t.co/1cwRV0jePU pic.twitter.com/yDJXx7UCsF

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) July 29, 2014

Last Call updates:

Turn your Apple USB wall plug into a power bank w/ NomadPlus
Logitech introduces the “world’s fastest gaming mouse” with the G402 Hyperion Fury
5-pack of Etekcity Wireless Remote Controlled Outlets $20 Prime shipped (orig. $62)
Home Deals: Hoover cordless vac $213 (Reg. $300), Dyson DC41 vacs (refurb) from $195, more

You get the following for $39.99 ($900+ value)

Ember ($50) – Easily capture and organize screenshots – then sync across Apple devices
Pixa ($25) – Top image management & sharing app
Poser 10 ($130) – The fun way to learn 3D
Anime Studio Pro 10 ($200) – Complete animation for professionals & digital artists
Art Text 2 ($20) – Create professional logos & graphics without technicaldesign skills
TotalFinder ($18) – Bring tabs to your native finder window
Design hacker Bundle ($500) – 6 tools to improve your design workflow: 99
Designs, Swiftly, Divshot, and more!

Media: Vivitek Qumi Q5 projector (refurb) $289, iTunes Sci-Fi comedies $10 each, more

Best Buy slashes $100-$200 off previous gen. Retina MacBook Pros. Save another $100 w/ .edu http://t.co/gdbFE6R80X pic.twitter.com/ZcCh7scXfr

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) July 30, 2014

More 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)

Exclusive: Get an extra $20 to trade in your old iPad at Gazelle (up to $430)

Other new deals:

Amazon Gold Box: up to 55% Off Pacific Rim Collector's Edition and the Predator Bundle http://t.co/jSqsOLtP19 pic.twitter.com/Ed604vWKdi

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) July 30, 2014

New! Kensington Lightning USB/AC dock $12 shipped (Reg. $50)
New! EA Access lets Xbox One owners play its best titles for $5 a month
New! Games/Apps: Xbox One (w/o Kinect) + $50 gc $400, Toy Defense HD $1, more
New! Epson Workforce All-in-One w/ AirPrint $110 shipped (Reg. $170), more
New! Daily Deals: Samsung Smart HDTVs from $260, Anker 5-port USB Charger $20, more
New! 1-year magazine subs: ESPN w/ digital from $4.75, Wired /Pop Science $9, more
New! USB Charging roundup: Batteries, quad-port AC, and car charging
New! Google Play Summer Steals app sale: Iron Force, TETRIS Blitz, Asteroids Pack, more

More deals still alive:

Take 20% off Timbuk2 custom messenger bags, backpacks, totes, and more
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
Reebok up to 50% off + extra 25%: Zigtech shoes, apparel, more
Target coupon: save $10 on in-store pickup orders of $40 or more
REI 60-80% off promo: Platypus hydration pack $37, LED lantern $16, much more
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)
Targus Legend IQ laptop backpack $20 (orig. $50)
HP 14″ Haswell Chromebook, 4GB Memory, 16GB SSD, 2 yrs 4G $238 (Reg. $348)
TouchPico: Turn Any Surface Into A Touch Screen with this Amazing Device
Home Deals: Cuisinart 14-Piece Ceramic Cookware $100 (Reg. $250), Hamilton Beach Smoothie Blender $30 (Reg. $50), batteries, more
Fantastical 2 calendar app for iPhone, iPad and Mac up to 50% off
rooCASE iPad mini cases for $3.50 each Prime shipped (Reg. $10)
Fashion: NFL, MLB, NBA hats $5 each, Tommy Hilfiger extra 50% off all sale items, more
Home Deals: Nespresso Espresso Maker w/ milk frother $194 (orig. $279), more
Plug/Ethernet Adapter Kits: TRENDnet 200Mbps $20, Zyxel 500Mbs $30, more
Pencil by FiftyThree: Graphite $50 shipped (Reg. $60), Walnut $60 shipped (Reg. $75)

New products/ongoing promotions:

Amazon launches a new custom 3D printing storefront
Incase’s new Icon sleeve is “the next evolution in protection” for your MacBook and iPad
Fashion: Nordstrom Sale yields significant savings on Lacoste, Under Armour, more
The new littleBits WiFi enabled cloudBit makes anything an internet connected smart device
Existing and future Chromecast owners can get a free 90-day Google All Access trial
8Bitdo brings retro gaming to iOS, Android, Mac and more with its NES Bluetooth controller
New and upcoming Bluetooth speakers: Denon HEOS, Scosche boomBOTTLE black & Fugoo +Sport
Logitech Harmony remotes & keyboards now work together to create the ultimate home theater experience
Jump into the world of LED light bulbs for less than $5 a pop with Ikea Ledare
Verizon FiOS goes symmetrical, upload speeds now same rate as downloads at same cost
Save 30% on an AppleCare Protection Plan for your 13 or 15-inch MacBook
Smart Home:
- Free Philips Hue personal wireless lightning bulb ($60 value) w/ purchase of Philips Hue pack
- $25 off the Wink Hub w/ one accessory purchase or $49 off w/ two accessory purchases
Save 25% on Nomad’s new carabiner, key & credit card sized MFi Lightning cables

Amazon’s unlimited ebook and audiobook subscription service finally goes live in the U.S., try it free http://t.co/M9q7crx7bl

— 9to5Google (@9to5Google) July 18, 2014

AeroPress Timer app completely revamped to help you make the perfect cup of coffee

Ben Lovejoy Jul 30 2014 - 5:15 am PT

The freemium companion app to the amazing and popular $25 Aeropress Coffee and Espresso Maker has been completely redesigned, with new gesture-based navigation, brewing tips, a timer that tells you exactly when to add water, two-cup recipes and the ability to share recipes and photos on Twitter and Facebook.

AeroPress Timer is the perfect companion for the AeroPress. AeroPress Timer allows you to explore the versatility of the AeroPress with a catalog of carefully curated recipes.

[Version 2.0.1 introduces a] completely redesigned interface. We started from scratch with every screen and made AeroPress Timer more functional and beautiful.

We moved to a completely gesture-based navigation. We feel this is best way to navigate through AeroPress Timer. Who needs back buttons?

The app itself is free, with a choice of two in-app purchases, each priced at $1.99. The Championship Pack includes nine selected recipes from the 2014 AeroPress World Championship, and the Roaster Pack a further seven recipes “from some of the world’s best roasters.”

The revamped app is available on iTunes.

Microsoft OneNote iPhone, iPad, & Mac apps updated with new features

Jordan Kahn Jul 29 2014 - 4:06 pm PT

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Microsoft updated its OneNote apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac today with a number of highly requested features including the ability to insert files, lock and unlock protected sections, PDF printouts, and much more.

In addition, the update also includes the ability to organize notebooks by moving and reordering sections and pages, support for formatted text copied from other apps, and an option to create notebooks and save them to OneDrive for Business.

The updated Microsoft OneNote for iPhone and for iPad is available on the App Store now. A full list of what’s new is below:

What’s New in Version 2.3

•Insert Files – You asked, we listened. Now you can insert files into your notes, open them with a double-tap, and easily share them using AirDrop.
•Protected Sections – Now you can lock or unlock password-protected sections created in OneNote for Windows.
•PDF Printouts – Add a PDF printout to any notebook page, then add your own notes.
•Organize Notebooks – Now you can move and reorder sections, and move pages anywhere you want in OneNote.
•Formatted Text – Copy and paste formatted text between application – whether it’s an article from Safari or a document in Word, any content you paste into OneNote will look great!
•Creating Notebooks – Now you can create notebooks and save them to OneDrive for Business. Have multiple accounts? No problem! It’s easy to select exactly where you want to store your new notebook.

The Microsoft OneNote for Mac app gets a similar update today plus the ability to share a page from OneNote through email.

Instagram soft launches previously rumored ‘Bolt’ one-tap photo messaging app

Jordan Kahn Jul 29 2014 - 1:47 pm PT

Following a leak earlier this week that appeared to show an upcoming photo messaging app from Instagram, today the app officially launches in a short list of countries abroad (via TechCrunch). The app, which is reportedly a Snapchat competitor of sorts with one-tap photo messaging, is rolling out today for users in Singapore, South Africa, and New Zealand on both iOS and Android.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Apple TV $85, UE Mini Boom BT speaker $79, Samsung EVO SSD 500GB $225, more

Justin Kahn Jul 29 2014 - 9:31 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:

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)
Retina iPad mini 32GB WiFi: $429.99 shipped (Reg. $499)
iPad mini 64GB WiFi: $349.99 shipped (orig. $529)
Head over to our latest roundup for more

Ultimate Ears MINI BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker/Speakerphone (Red/Black): $79 shipped (Reg. $100)

Samsung Solid State Drives: 840 EVO Series 500GB $225 (orig. $480), 850 Pro Series 256GB $185 (Reg. $200)

Exclusive: Get an extra $20 to trade in your old iPad at Gazelle (up to $430)

Other new deals:

New! Daily Deals: Klipsch BT Speakers from $155, Sharp 1080p HDTVs from $600, more
New! Games/Apps: Rayman Origins for Mac $10, 50% off Logitech gaming accessories, more

More deals still alive:

2GB iPod Shuffle from $36 at Target stores (Reg. $46+) http://t.co/0pflYXodrH pic.twitter.com/kkeBEAlWSt

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) July 28, 2014

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
REI 60-80% off promo: Platypus hydration pack $37, LED lantern $16, much more
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)
Targus Legend IQ laptop backpack $20 (orig. $50)
HP 14″ Haswell Chromebook, 4GB Memory, 16GB SSD, 2 yrs 4G $238 (Reg. $348)
TouchPico: Turn Any Surface Into A Touch Screen with this Amazing Device
Home Deals: Cuisinart 14-Piece Ceramic Cookware $100 (Reg. $250), Hamilton Beach Smoothie Blender $30 (Reg. $50), batteries, more
Fantastical 2 calendar app for iPhone, iPad and Mac up to 50% off
rooCASE iPad mini cases for $3.50 each Prime shipped (Reg. $10)
Fashion: NFL, MLB, NBA hats $5 each, Tommy Hilfiger extra 50% off all sale items, more
Home Deals: Nespresso Espresso Maker w/ milk frother $194 (orig. $279), more
Plug/Ethernet Adapter Kits: TRENDnet 200Mbps $20, Zyxel 500Mbs $30, more
Pencil by FiftyThree: Graphite $50 shipped (Reg. $60), Walnut $60 shipped (Reg. $75)
Google Nexus 7 case $10 w/ free pickup at Best Buy (80% off)
Motorola’s back to school sale drops up to $125 off the Moto X’s regular asking price
OtterBox Defender Series for 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD: $20 (Reg. $80)
TP-LINK AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $30 shipped (orig. $70)
Headphones: Sony BT over-ears (refurb) $67 (Reg. $130), Scosche over ears $55, more

New products/ongoing promotions:

Incase’s new Icon sleeve is “the next evolution in protection” for your MacBook and iPad
Fashion: Nordstrom Sale yields significant savings on Lacoste, Under Armour, more
Bungie opens up Destiny beta to everyone across all platforms
The new littleBits WiFi enabled cloudBit makes anything an internet connected smart device
Existing and future Chromecast owners can get a free 90-day Google All Access trial
Google Play Summer App Sale: up to 60% off Runtastic apps, FF, NBA Jam, Weather Pro, many more
8Bitdo brings retro gaming to iOS, Android, Mac and more with its NES Bluetooth controller
New and upcoming Bluetooth speakers: Denon HEOS, Scosche boomBOTTLE black & Fugoo +Sport
Logitech Harmony remotes & keyboards now work together to create the ultimate home theater experience
Jump into the world of LED light bulbs for less than $5 a pop with Ikea Ledare
Verizon FiOS goes symmetrical, upload speeds now same rate as downloads at same cost
Save 30% on an AppleCare Protection Plan for your 13 or 15-inch MacBook
Raspberry Pi B+ microcomputer available w/ enhancements, same $35 price tag
Smart Home:
- Free Philips Hue personal wireless lightning bulb ($60 value) w/ purchase of Philips Hue pack
- $25 off the Wink Hub w/ one accessory purchase or $49 off w/ two accessory purchases
Save 25% on Nomad’s new carabiner, key & credit card sized MFi Lightning cables

Amazon’s unlimited ebook and audiobook subscription service finally goes live in the U.S., try it free http://t.co/M9q7crx7bl

— 9to5Google (@9to5Google) July 18, 2014

Apple TV updated with FOX NOW, CNBC channels

Zac Hall Jul 29 2014 - 7:14 am PT

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Apple has rolled out some new channel additions to the Apple TV set-top box this morning. Both FOX NOW and CNBC have joined the Apple TV lineup. Both channels appear to require a cable subscription to unlock the content within. However, some episodes and clips are available without providing subscription credentials.

The CNBC channel supports viewing live broadcasts from the business-focused station as well as viewing previously aired shows and content. The FOX NOW channel features popular shows from the network like American Idol, Glee, Family Guy, The Following, and more.
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Yelp for iOS updated with the ability to upload short videos with reviews

Mike Beasley Jul 28 2014 - 4:51 pm PT

Yelp has updated its iPhone application with the ability to add short videos (3-12 seconds) to reviews. The app has allowed photo uploads alongside reviews, and according to The Next Web users are uploading over 23,000 photos a day.

You can grab the updated Yelp app now from the App Store for free.

What’s New in Version 8.1.0

They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, well now on iPhone you can take 3-12 second videos of your experiences at your favorite local businesses. So that’s worth like… 30 frames per second multiplied by video length… (pulls out calculator)… between 90 and 360 thousand words! Whoa.

Along with this new feature we also also added some polish to our app and fixed a bunch of bugs. Enjoy!

Facebook to disable messaging in its main iOS app this week, require Messenger for all users

Mike Beasley Jul 28 2014 - 2:36 pm PT

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Facebook has announced today that it will no longer allow messaging in its main mobile application later this week. Instead, any users who wish to take advantage of the company’s messaging platform will have to do so through the standalone Facebook Messenger app.

Earlier this year the comapany started informing some European users of the upcoming move to the separate app, but this is the first time a solid timetable has been set for the transition. For users who already have the Messenger app installed, nothing will change. Once the change goes into effect, the “Messages” tab in the Facebook client will simply link to the Messenger app rather than an inbox view.

NPR One app arrives on iPhone with curated public radio streams

Jordan Kahn Jul 28 2014 - 2:13 pm PT

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Alongside the release of its new app for Android today, the new NPR One app has just arrived on the App Store for iPhone users.

NPR One is the new audio app that connects you to a stream of public radio news and stories curated for you… Great storytelling and rigorous reporting that informs, engages, inspires and surprises—from the ends of the earth to your own city or town—available to you whenever, wherever.

Not to be confused with its NPR News apps already available for iPhone and iPad, the new app offers users a more personalized experience by providing a curated stream of news based on your preferences. It also focuses solely on audio streams rather than mixing written stories like its full news app. It does so by curating stories from public radio stations around the country while mixing in local station news:

*Features*
– A personalized stream of NPR and local station news and stories
– Skip, rewind, pause and share
– Search for your favorite shows, stations and podcasts
– International, national, regional and local content
– A simple, intuitive interface

The new NPR One app is available as a free download for iPhone now.

Beats Music iOS app updated w/ customizable recommendations, Sentence history, verified badges, more

Jordan Kahn Jul 28 2014 - 11:37 am PT

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Just as news hit this morning that the European Commission approved Apple’s acquisition of Beats, the Beats Music iOS app just received an update with a number of notable new features.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Gazelle $20 bonus on iPad trades, Target stores $10 off $40, ZAGG 20% off, more

Jul 28 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:

Apple iPad mini 32GB WiFi (Silver or Space Gray) $300 shipped (orig. $399)
TouchPico: Turn Any Surface Into A Touch Screen with this Amazing Device
Home Deals: Cuisinart 14-Piece Ceramic Cookware $100 (Reg. $250), Hamilton Beach Smoothie Blender $30 (Reg. $50), batteries, more

Exclusive: Get an extra $20 to trade in your old iPad at Gazelle (up to $430)

Target coupon: save $10 on in-store pickup orders of $40 or more

ZAGG 20% off sitewide Back to School Sale: iPad keyboard cases, invisibleSHIELD, more

Other new deals:

2GB iPod Shuffle from $36 at Target stores (Reg. $46+) http://t.co/0pflYXodrH pic.twitter.com/kkeBEAlWSt

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) July 28, 2014

New! Case-Mate 50% off sitewide sale: iPhone cases as low as $8 shipped, more
New! Games/Apps: Xbox gift cards 20% off, MagicalPad HD FREE (Reg. $4), more
New! Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 shipped (Reg. $35)
New! Daily Deals: Garmin nüvi 5″ GPS: $120, LOTR Trilogy on Blu-Ray: $38, more
New! Targus Legend IQ laptop backpack $20 (orig. $50)
New! REI 60-80% off promo: Platypus hydration pack $37, LED lantern $16, much more
New! Seagate Expansion 4TB USB 3 Desktop Hard Drive: $100 shipped
New! HP 14″ Haswell Chromebook, 4GB Memory, 16GB SSD, 2 yrs 4G $238 (Reg. $348)

For the ladies…

Ann Taylor extra 60% off: women's clothing, suits, dresses, more http://t.co/CV1woUTmdD pic.twitter.com/ntl4XFZzps

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) July 28, 2014

More deals still alive:

Fantastical 2 calendar app for iPhone, iPad and Mac up to 50% off
rooCASE iPad mini cases for $3.50 each Prime shipped (Reg. $10)
Apple desktop Macs: iMac 21.5-inch $1100 shipped (Reg. $1299), $110 off Mac mini
Airport wireless routers (Refurb): Express $60 (Reg. $99 new), Extreme $120 (Reg. $199)
Fashion: NFL, MLB, NBA hats $5 each, Tommy Hilfiger extra 50% off all sale items, more
Home Deals: Nespresso Espresso Maker w/ milk frother $194 (orig. $279), more
Roku LT streaming media player $37 shipped (Reg. $50)
Plug/Ethernet Adapter Kits: TRENDnet 200Mbps $20, Zyxel 500Mbs $30, more
Pencil by FiftyThree: Graphite $50 shipped (Reg. $60), Walnut $60 shipped (Reg. $75)
Solid State Drives: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB $120, Crucial M550 512GB $240 / 1TB $400
Google Nexus 7 case $10 w/ free pickup at Best Buy (80% off)
Motorola’s back to school sale drops up to $125 off the Moto X’s regular asking price
OtterBox Defender Series for 8.9-inch Kindle Fire HD: $20 (Reg. $80)
TP-LINK AV500 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $30 shipped (orig. $70)
Headphones: Sony BT over-ears (refurb) $67 (Reg. $130), Scosche over ears $55, more

New products/ongoing promotions:

Incase’s new Icon sleeve is “the next evolution in protection” for your MacBook and iPad
Fashion: Nordstrom Sale yields significant savings on Lacoste, Under Armour, more
Bungie opens up Destiny beta to everyone across all platforms
The new littleBits WiFi enabled cloudBit makes anything an internet connected smart device
Existing and future Chromecast owners can get a free 90-day Google All Access trial
Google Play Summer App Sale: up to 60% off Runtastic apps, FF, NBA Jam, Weather Pro, many more
8Bitdo brings retro gaming to iOS, Android, Mac and more with its NES Bluetooth controller
New and upcoming Bluetooth speakers: Denon HEOS, Scosche boomBOTTLE black & Fugoo +Sport
Logitech Harmony remotes & keyboards now work together to create the ultimate home theater experience
Jump into the world of LED light bulbs for less than $5 a pop with Ikea Ledare
Verizon FiOS goes symmetrical, upload speeds now same rate as downloads at same cost
Save 30% on an AppleCare Protection Plan for your 13 or 15-inch MacBook
Raspberry Pi B+ microcomputer available w/ enhancements, same $35 price tag
Smart Home:
- Free Philips Hue personal wireless lightning bulb ($60 value) w/ purchase of Philips Hue pack
- $25 off the Wink Hub w/ one accessory purchase or $49 off w/ two accessory purchases
Save 25% on Nomad’s new carabiner, key & credit card sized MFi Lightning cables

Amazon’s unlimited ebook and audiobook subscription service finally goes live in the U.S., try it free http://t.co/M9q7crx7bl

— 9to5Google (@9to5Google) July 18, 2014

Hilton hotels to let you use your iPhone as your hotel key from next year

Ben Lovejoy Jul 28 2014 - 6:05 am PT

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Queuing up at a hotel check-in desk is often the last thing you want to do after a long flight. Starting next year, you’ll be able to bypass the front desk altogether in Hilton hotels, your iPhone serving as as your hotel room key.

We’ve seen the same thing in smaller hotel groups, but Hilton’s adoption of the technology moves it very much into the mainstream. The group told the WSJ that it will begin introducing the new door locks next year, and expects to complete the global roll-out by the end of 2016.

The Hilton app already allows you to check-in electronically, but currently you still need to collect your room key from the front desk – which kind of defeats the object. With the new system, iPhone check-in will send a key code to your phone which can then be used to unlock your door.

Bluetooth-controlled door locks for home are also expected to be a big thing this year, with products on the way from Okidokeys and August.

Hudson’s Bay Company deploys iBeacon experience in The Bay and Lord & Taylor stores

Jordan Kahn Jul 28 2014 - 6:00 am PT

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It’s not the first department store with plans for iBeacons, but it’s certainly one of the biggest we’ve seen yet deploying the Bluetooth LE beacons that send shoppers location-aware, targeted notifications. Today Hudson’s Bay Company announced that it’s rolling out an iBeacon shopping experience in some of its 130 The Bay and Lord & Taylor department store locations across the US and Canada.
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iOS 8’s iPhoto to Photos app transition to ditch Journals, Books, and Slideshows

Michael Steeber Jul 25 2014 - 10:18 am PT

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Starting in iOS 8 beta 4, which was released this past Monday to developers, Apple has begun notifying users of the soon-to-be-defunct iPhoto for iOS to migrate their iPhoto data to the totally revamped Photos app in iOS 8, as part of Apple’s new photo strategy being rolled out this fall and early next year. While photo data can be migrated out of iPhoto, Apple warns that Journals, Slideshows and Book layouts will no longer be available going forward. Right now, Apple’s “Learn More” link appears to be dead.