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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.

Facebook’s photo messaging app Slingshot updated w/ easier reactions, My People tab, more

Zac Hall Jul 31 2014 - 1:21 pm PT

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After first launching earlier this month, Facebook has today released a feature update to its new photo messaging app Slingshot.

The new version allows users to reply with a reaction to photos without having to first reply with another photo. The launch version structure was a bit more convoluted as it required you to respond with a new photo as well. The new version allows you to respond with a photo, video, or just text.

The update also allows you to connect with your contacts and Facebook friends with inviting more people to use the app, and a new My People section shows you other Slingshot users. The update also features the following under-the-hood improvements:

• Shoot crisp, clear videos even faster than before
• Improved reliability for sign-up confirmation codes
• Plus, a bunch of bug fixes and other tweaks to keep things running smoothly

In addition to launching Slingshot earlier this month, Facebook-owned Instagram released a quick-photo messaging app called Bolt in a select few countries earlier this week.

The latest version of Slingshot is rolling out now in the App Store.

Wikipedia app re-launches on App Store ahead of iOS 8 integration

Mark Gurman Jul 31 2014 - 12:44 pm PT

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