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Flappy Bird creator teases new game in screenshot

Jordan Kahn May 15 2014 - 1:54 pm PT

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Just a day after Flappy Bird creator Dong Nguyen told CNBC his hit iOS game would return to the App Store in August, today the developer is teasing a new game currently in development.

Despite reportedly confirming Flappy Bird would make a return, Nguyen’s tweet about his new game reads, “I am making a new game. So people can forget about Flappy Bird for a while.” 

There aren’t any other details on the game or a timeframe for release, but Nguyen did provide the screenshot above which appears to show similar gameplay to Flappy Bird.

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Apple likely allowing promo codes for in-app purchases through App Store Code Program

Jordan Kahn May 15 2014 - 1:27 pm PT

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Up until now, Apple has limited promo codes on the App Store to app downloads and hasn’t allowed developers to offer codes for in-app purchases and Newsstand issues. However, as noted by 148apps, EA is currently offering promo codes that allow users of its Real Racing 3 iOS app to get an in-app purchase normally valued at $1.99.

While users aren’t forced to enter a promo code manually in the App Store, visiting an EA website sends users to the App Store and automatically redeems the code for the in-app content. iOS also prompts users that have not yet installed the free Real Racing 3 app to do so in order to claim the in-app purchase code.

Apple’s developer documentation for promo codes currently states “Promo codes don’t work for In-App Purchase products, including Newsstand issues,” but it has unofficially supported workarounds in the past that developers have used to offer free in-app content for promotions.

It’s also a possibility that Apple is allowing the in-app purchase codes through its App Store Code Program that offers developers the ability to run special promotions. Apple recently detailed the program in a TechTalk:

Apple uses the program to let developers offer, for example, more than the usual 100 promo codes per app version and EA has used the program for several promotions in the past.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin iPad mini keyboard case $35, Mpow dual USB charger $7, HDTVs, more

May 15 2014 - 12:46 pm 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:

Belkin QODE Bluetooth Portable Keyboard Case for iPad mini: $35 shipped (Reg. $80)

Mpow 4.2 Amps 20W Dual USB Port Car Charger $7 (Reg. $16)

Dexter: The Complete Series Collection on Blu-ray for $105.99 shipped (Reg. $356) http://t.co/m6QNZiFW5I pic.twitter.com/ptssPE9Y3x

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 15, 2014

Other deals from today:

• New! HDTV Deals: Samsung 46″120Hz: $512, Samsung 60″: $899, Panasonic 39″ Smart TV $400, more
• New! Games/Apps: Call of Duty Ghosts $25 shipped, Pro Cam 2 & Tap the Frog go FREE, 50% off Classics, more iOS freebies
• New! 1 year magazine subs w/ digital access: Macworld $7.50, GQ $5, ESPN $5, more
• New! Daily Deals: iPad Mini: $220, 128GB USB Stick: $36, ZAGGKeys iPad keyboard case: $25, BT Shower Speaker: $15, iPods, more

More deals still alive:

Anker iPhone 5/5s ultra slim TPU case $4 shipped (Reg. $10). Rated 4.2/5 stars. http://t.co/4Wz7Xh9IUn pic.twitter.com/dFsRDbYOs6

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 14, 2014

• uNu Aero 2,000mAh iPhone 5/5s battery case w/ wireless charging pad: $60 shipped (reg. $100)
• Home Deals: Philips Automatic Espresso Machine $360 (Reg. $1600), KitchenAid Stand Mixer $230 (Reg. $350), more
• Apple iPad mini 32GB WiFi (black or white): $300 shipped (orig. $429)
• Bose OE2i On-Ear headphones w/ mic & controls $100 (orig. $180), more from Plantronics and Beyer Dynamic
• Men’s Fashion: Eastern Mountain Sports up to 30% off, Calvin Klein 40% off, Gap 40% off, much more
• Media Deals: Blu-ray three packs for $10, 3D Blu-rays from $8, George Clooney iTunes movies $10 each, more
• Save 25% on LifeProof waterproof cases for iPhone 5s/5c/5
• HDTV Deals: Vizio 65″ $1200 (Reg. $1750), LG 32″ $170 (Reg. $350), RCA 29″ $149 (Reg. $250), more
• Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX5 (multiple colors) $168 (Reg. $200), Logitech UE Boombox $140 (Reg. $250), more
• Harman Kardon 7.1-channel, networked A/V receiver refurb $199 shipped (Reg. $600)
• Incase Compact Campus Macbook backpacks in multiple colors $22 (Reg. $60)
• Free PC/Mac download from Origin: Plants vs. Zombies Game of the Year Ed. (~$10 value)
• Walmart offering 16GB iPad mini for $269 (Reg. $299), iPad mini w/ Retina display for $369 (Reg. $399)
• Beats by Dre Deals: Wireless BT headphones, Studio over-ears, urBeats, BT speakers, more
• Harman Kardon 7.1-channel, networked A/V receiver refurb $199 shipped (Reg. $600)

New products/useful info:

• Eyefi Mobi 16GB SDHC memory card w/ 1-year of Eyefi Cloud for $100 shipped ($130 value)
• Deal Analysis: Is the Kinect-less Xbox One for $399 a good value?
• Take $150 off early 2014 MacBook Airs (requires .edu email), deals from $750 (up to 17% off)
• D-Link’s new Wi-Fi Smart Plug offers full control over your electronics w/ energy usage monitoring & thermal sensor safety features
• Amazon launches #AmazonCart for shopping directly on Twitter
• Amazon Visa 20% off select tech products: GoPro, Dropcam, FitBit, Jawbone, and much more
• Refurbished MacBook Airs now start at just $599 and include a 1-yr warranty
• Sprint Framily customers can get up to 6-months of Spotify for free and 50% off monthly fees thereafter
• Amazon opens online Wearable Technology store w/ buying guides, videos & featured wearables
• Verizon FiOS 50Mb/25Mb, Local TV + HBO Go or Showtime: $50/month. Fully Loaded: $75/month

Microsoft/Google/Android:

• Samsung Galaxy Rush on Boost Mobile +$50 Best Buy Gift Card: $50 shipped
• ZTE is selling the Firefox OS phone direct via Ebay for $100 shipped

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Apple finally redesigns iTunes Connect for iOS 7

Zac Hall May 15 2014 - 11:25 am PT

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In addition to a series of other software updates today (Podcasts, OS X, Safari, iTunes), Apple has finally released a redesigned version of the iTunes Connect utility for developers via the App Store.

What’s New in Version 3.0

iTunes Connect has been completely redesigned to make it even easier to manage your products. In addition, you can now use the iTunes Connect app to access the music, movies, and TV shows you have made available on the iTunes Store.

The update is available for free on the App Store now.

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Hitman Absolution – Elite Edition now available for Mac

Jordan Kahn May 15 2014 - 11:06 am PT

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Hitman Absolution, the latest full-length installment in IO Interactive’s popular Hitman franchise, is today arriving for Mac users as a download on the Mac App Store and elsewhere.

Become Agent 47, a genetically-engineered killer, and use your skill and ingenuity to turn assassination into an art. With extraordinary reflexes, creative stealth techniques and a powerful arsenal of weapons at your fingertips, pulling off the perfect hit has never been so much fun.

The release is the “Elite Edition,” which means you’ll also get all previously released add-on content that has been released since the game first hit game consoles in 2012.

The game is available to download on the Mac App Store now for $28.99. A Steam Play compatible version of the game is also available for $25 from Feral Interactive’s website and Steam.

Earlier this year Square Enix released a turn-based strategy version of Hitman for the iOS devices.

More Mac and iOS game deals over at 9to5Toys

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Foursquare’s new check-in focused app “Swarm” is now available

Zac Hall May 15 2014 - 8:29 am PT

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Location sharing and reviews service Foursquare recently announced its plans to split its mobile app in half as it introduces a new app called Swarm that will soon be the only place to check-in to locations using Foursquare’s service.

Foursquare will instead focus its main app on reviews and location discovery and plans to remove check-in functionality later this year. Check-ins, mayorships, location sharing, and other social features will instead be focused in Swarm going forward. It’s a big move in terms of risking App Store ranking and discoverability as well as branding, but Facebook has practiced a somewhat similar strategy by developing its messaging experience in Facebook Messenger rather than the primary Facebook app where the feature can also be found.

For its part, Foursquare has already announced a number of features users of the previous app have requested that will be available in Swarm including complete check-in history and neighborhood sharing.
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Shazam app launches second-screen experience for 20k AMC, Regal, & Cinemark theatres

Jordan Kahn May 15 2014 - 6:57 am PT

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NCM Media Networks, owners of the largest cinema network in the U.S., is about to roll out a new preshow program to its 20,000 theatres that will integrate with the Shazam iOS app for a unique second screen experience. That means all preview content played before films at the company’s Regal, AMC, and Cinemark theatres will now be recognized by the audio detection/discovery app and in return Shazam will display info, bonus content, and links to purchase content related to what’s on screen:

The new FirstLook show will also be Shazamable, giving advertisers a way to literally put a brand in the hands of moviegoers using mobile devices. Shazam is one of the world’s most popular apps that connects people to the world around them through their mobile device, and is now working with NCM exclusively as its U.S. cinema partner. This partnership will give its 120+ million users in the U.S. the fastest, easiest way to engage with the cinema pre-show experience. When a moviegoer Shazams content in NCM’s FirstLook, they will be able to identify, explore, purchase and share that content.

Shazam is also updating its iOS app today with a few notable new features including improved TV show recognition in the US:

Shazam is the fastest way to find out more about the show, the cast, and the music featured in the show. With today’s update, users will see a new look that makes it easier to get all the content they want around their favorite dramas, comedies, reality shows and more.  Shazam users can Shazam any show on the 160 channels that Shazam supports in the U.S…. Shazaming your favorite TV show is better than ever with a new result page and easier access to music from the show. You’ll also be able to see a full cast list, read about the show and catch up on all the latest celebrity gossip.

In addition, the updated Shazam app is testing out Facebook’s new Audience Network that will see “customised ad results in a native module within the Shazam results” for users with the Facebook app installed.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Roku LT $37, iPad mini 32GB $300, uNu iPhone 5/5s battery case w/ wireless charging $60, more

May 14 2014 - 3:03 pm 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:

Roku LT Streaming Media Player $37 shipped (Reg. $50)

Apple iPad mini 32GB WiFi (black or white): $300 shipped (orig. $429)

uNu Aero 2,000mAh iPhone 5/5s battery case w/ wireless charging pad: $60 shipped (reg. $100)

Bose OE2i On-Ear headphones w/ mic & controls $100 (orig. $180), more from Plantronics and Beyer Dynamic

Save 25% on LifeProof waterproof cases for iPhone 5s/5c/5

Other deals from today:

• New! Home Deals: Philips Automatic Espresso Machine $360 (Reg. $1600), KitchenAid Stand Mixer $230 (Reg. $350), more
• New! Eyefi Mobi 16GB SDHC memory card w/ 1-year of Eyefi Cloud for $100 shipped ($130 value)
• New! Games/Apps: Titanfall (all platforms) $40 shipped, Wii U Skylanders console bundle $199, Toon Shooters FREE, more iOS freebies
• New! Daily Deals: WD 1.5TB External HD: $70, Beats by Dre Bluetooth Headphones: $159, Portable USB Charger: $10, more
• New! Men’s Fashion: Eastern Mountain Sports up to 30% off, Calvin Klein 40% off, Gap 40% off, much more

Anker iPhone 5/5s ultra slim TPU case $4 shipped (Reg. $10). Rated 4.2/5 stars. http://t.co/4Wz7Xh9IUn pic.twitter.com/dFsRDbYOs6

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 14, 2014

More deals still alive:

• Media Deals: Blu-ray three packs for $10, 3D Blu-rays from $8, George Clooney iTunes movies $10 each, more
• HDTV Deals: Vizio 65″ $1200 (Reg. $1750), LG 32″ $170 (Reg. $350), RCA 29″ $149 (Reg. $250), more
• Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX5 (multiple colors) $168 (Reg. $200), Logitech UE Boombox $140 (Reg. $250), more
• Harman Kardon 7.1-channel, networked A/V receiver refurb $199 shipped (Reg. $600)
• Incase Compact Campus Macbook backpacks in multiple colors $22 (Reg. $60)
• Free PC/Mac download from Origin: Plants vs. Zombies Game of the Year Ed. (~$10 value)
• Walmart offering 16GB iPad mini for $269 (Reg. $299), iPad mini w/ Retina display for $369 (Reg. $399)
• Beats by Dre Deals: Wireless BT headphones, Studio over-ears, urBeats, BT speakers, more
• Harman Kardon 7.1-channel, networked A/V receiver refurb $199 shipped (Reg. $600)

New products/useful info:

• Deal Analysis: Is the Kinect-less Xbox One for $399 a good value?
• Take $150 off early 2014 MacBook Airs (requires .edu email), deals from $750 (up to 17% off)
• D-Link’s new Wi-Fi Smart Plug offers full control over your electronics w/ energy usage monitoring & thermal sensor safety features
• Amazon launches #AmazonCart for shopping directly on Twitter
• Amazon Visa 20% off select tech products: GoPro, Dropcam, FitBit, Jawbone, and much more
• Refurbished MacBook Airs now start at just $599 and include a 1-yr warranty
• Sprint Framily customers can get up to 6-months of Spotify for free and 50% off monthly fees thereafter
• Amazon opens online Wearable Technology store w/ buying guides, videos & featured wearables
• Verizon FiOS 50Mb/25Mb, Local TV + HBO Go or Showtime: $50/month. Fully Loaded: $75/month

Microsoft/Google/Android:

• Samsung Galaxy Rush on Boost Mobile +$50 Best Buy Gift Card: $50 shipped
• ZTE is selling the Firefox OS phone direct via Ebay for $100 shipped

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Facebook iOS app adds post previews & drafts, tests related content cards

Jordan Kahn May 14 2014 - 2:52 pm PT

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First available for Android users, Facebook has just released an update to its iOS app that introduces the ability to create drafts of posts, preview posts before publishing and more.

With version 10.0, Facebook users can now create posts even when not connected to the internet or in airplane mode and save the drafts for posting later. As for previews of posts, Facebook notes that you can now “Review what your post will look like and choose whether to remove any suggested links before sharing what you’re reading, watching or listening to.”

The updated app also gets “Improvements to make News Feed load faster, especially on older phones and tablets.”

In addition to the updated Facebook iOS app, TechCrunch reports that Facebook is currently testing Google Now-like related info cards with a select group of users. The cards (pictured below) would be presented to users after posting (pictured below). Facebook described the feature:

“These cards can help you discover information about where you are or what to do next, or inspire conversations with your friends around you.  This feature respects all existing privacy settings, and the card will only show you information that you could already see elsewhere on Facebook. We wanted to make it easier for you to interact with your friends about the things you’re doing and the places you are visiting.”

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

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Flappy Bird will return to App Store in August w/ multiplayer, won’t be as fun

Jordan Kahn May 14 2014 - 2:31 pm PT

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After removing the hit iOS game Flappy Bird from the App Store back in February, the developer confirmed today that the game will make a return in August.

Developer Dong Nguygen confirmed the return date today to CNBC’s Kelly Evans and also claimed that the game would be less addictive, which was originally the main reason he cited for removing the app earlier this year. In addition, the game will also apparently include a multiplayer when making its return to the store.

At its most popular, the original Flappy Bird game was reportedly making as much as $50,000 a day revenue. It didn’t take long for other developers to make clones of the game in order to capitalize on the game’s popularity and many of them remain in the App Store’s top charts for gaming.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Up to 63% off Logitech mice/keyboards/more, Blu-ray 3-packs $10, Xbox One $399 analysis, more

May 13 2014 - 2:59 pm 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:

Amazon Gold Box: Up to 63% off select Logitech mice, keyboards, speakers, more

Media Deals: Blu-ray three packs for $10, 3D Blu-rays from $8, George Clooney iTunes movies $10 each, more

Deal Analysis: Is the Kinect-less Xbox One for $399 a good value?

Save 25% on LifeProof waterproof cases for iPhone 5s/5c/5

Take $150 off early 2014 MacBook Airs (requires .edu email), deals from $750 (up to 17% off)

Other deals from today:

• New! Games/Apps: Demon’s Souls $11, Splinter Cell Blacklist $10, Fast Cam $3, Freestyle Baseball FREE, more iOS freebies
• New! Media Deals: Blu-ray three packs for $10, 3D Blu-rays from $8, George Clooney iTunes movies $10 each, more

More deals still alive:

• HDTV Deals: Vizio 65″ $1200 (Reg. $1750), LG 32″ $170 (Reg. $350), RCA 29″ $149 (Reg. $250), more
• Bluetooth Speakers: Sony SRSX5 (multiple colors) $168 (Reg. $200), Logitech UE Boombox $140 (Reg. $250), more
• Harman Kardon 7.1-channel, networked A/V receiver refurb $199 shipped (Reg. $600)
• Incase Compact Campus Macbook backpacks in multiple colors $22 (Reg. $60)
• Free PC/Mac download from Origin: Plants vs. Zombies Game of the Year Ed. (~$10 value)
• Walmart offering 16GB iPad mini for $269 (Reg. $299), iPad mini w/ Retina display for $369 (Reg. $399)
• Bluetooth Speakers: Urge Basics Soundbrick w/ mic & controls $29 shipped (Reg. $80), Samsung Portable $80 shipped (orig. $200)
• Beats by Dre Deals: Wireless BT headphones, Studio over-ears, urBeats, BT speakers, more
• Harman Kardon 7.1-channel, networked A/V receiver refurb $199 shipped (Reg. $600)
• Mpow 12000mAh dual-port power bank $28 shipped (Reg. $66)
• OtterBox Defender for iPad mini with Retina display (black) $36 shipped (Reg. 80), more

New products/useful info:

• D-Link’s new Wi-Fi Smart Plug offers full control over your electronics w/ energy usage monitoring & thermal sensor safety features
• Amazon launches #AmazonCart for shopping directly on Twitter
• Amazon Visa 20% off select tech products: GoPro, Dropcam, FitBit, Jawbone, and much more
• Refurbished MacBook Airs now start at just $599 and include a 1-yr warranty
• Sprint Framily customers can get up to 6-months of Spotify for free and 50% off monthly fees thereafter
• Amazon opens online Wearable Technology store w/ buying guides, videos & featured wearables
• Verizon FiOS 50Mb/25Mb, Local TV + HBO Go or Showtime: $50/month. Fully Loaded: $75/month

Microsoft/Google/Android:

• Samsung Galaxy Rush on Boost Mobile +$50 Best Buy Gift Card: $50 shipped
• ZTE is selling the Firefox OS phone direct via Ebay for $100 shipped

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Logic Pro X updated with improvements for 12-core Mac Pros, bug fixes, and more

Mike Beasley May 13 2014 - 12:36 pm PT

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Logic Pro X has been updated today with a number of bug fixes and improvements. First on the list of changes is better support for 12-core Mac Pros, which can now utilize up to 24 threads at once. Fixes to step sequencer issues when using Low Latency Mode and alignment guides have been implemented, and several XML import and export bugs have been taken care of.

A few extra enhancements also appear in this update: You can now copy automation data and paste it to any location using the Marquee tool; MIDI devices with volume and pan controls can now be set to control the software instrument rather than the channel strip the instrument is recorded on; and volume, pan, and effect send values can now be inserted into the automation track at the current playhead position.

There are also upgrades to the app’s accessiblity features. You can grab the update for free if you already own Logic Pro X. The app is $199.99 for new users on the App Store.

What’s New in Version 10.0.7

• Now supports 24 processing threads on 12-core Mac Pro models
• The current volume, pan, and send values for all selected tracks can now be inserted at the playhead position
• Enabling Low Latency Mode no longer creates sync issues for Drummer, Ultrabeat, Native Instruments Machine and other plug-ins with integrated step sequencers
• Automation can now be copied and pasted to any location using the Marquee tool
• Adds an option for MIDI volume and pan data to control the instrument plug-in instead of the channel strip
• Resolves several snap and alignment guide issues
• Various fixes that improve XML import and export with Final Cut Pro X
• Contains multiple enhancements to Accessibility

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Google Search for iOS 4.0 adds new voice search options, more relevant results, and more

Mike Beasley May 13 2014 - 12:12 pm PT

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Google has updated its iOS search app to version 4.0, which introduces a variety of new and useful changes. The app now recognizes new voice search cues and conversational input similar to the way Siri works. For example, Google says you can ask the app “What’s the weather like?” and follow up with “How about this weekend?” to get results relevant to the weekend rather than the current day.

The app will now also alert you when you new articles on certain topics appear. The feature is powered by Google Now, which learns your favorite authors, blogs, and more to provide you with customized alerts.

Finally, a few other changes to the app include faster loading, cricket sports data for Google Now, and an updated images search page.

Google Search is available for free on the App Store. The full change log is below:

What’s New in Version 4.0.0

With today’s update, you can ask questions with your voice & get updates on topics you care about.

Have a smarter conversation with Google:
• Tap the microphone or say “Ok Google” to start
• Ask questions such as “What’s the weather like?”
• Then follow up with “How about this weekend?”

At Google, we know the web well. With Google Now, we’ll tell you when there’s an interesting article for:
• Your favorite topics
• Your upcoming trips
• Your favorite authors and blogs

Smaller updates include:
• Cricket sports cards in Google Now
• Faster loading of Google Search and Google Now
• More beautiful and fluid image results

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Review all types of 3D files with this free new Autodesk app for iOS and Mac

9to5 Staff May 13 2014 - 11:25 am PT

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Today Autodesk launched FBX Review for Apple Mac OS X and iOS 7. The free standalone app gives professional artists and animators a powerful, lightweight tool to conduct detailed reviews of a wide range of 3D assets, including detailed 3D models, environments and character animations.

Now artists on the Windows or Apple platforms can use FBX Review to view 3D assets with a full feature set, without using commercial 3D animation software. An artist working in Autodesk 3ds Max can send an animation file to anyone who has installed FBX Review, and the recipient will have a full menu of features with which to view the assets.

New features coming to the Apple platforms are:

• Support for ZIP files: makes asset review easier by supporting ZIP files containing both geometry and texture files. When opening the ZIP fileFBX Review automatically assigns the textures, helping to streamline the review process by eliminating the need to bake textures.
• Geometry cache support: supports geometry cache playback, including Maya cache, 3ds Max cache, and the Alembic cache format. Geometry cache support is available only on desktop versions of FBX Review.
• Re-focus perspective camera: FX Review now supports changing the focus of the perspective camera by double tapping (mobile) or double-clicking (desktop) on the desired area of focus.

To download FBX Review for iOS, visit: http://autode.sk/1qzHAFX  and for Mac OS X: http://autode.sk/1spZtmp 

For a complete list of FBX Review features, visit: http://area.autodesk.com/products/features/fbx

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Twitter officially rolling out ‘mute’ function to its mobile and web apps, enhances iPad app

Mark Gurman May 12 2014 - 10:36 am PT

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<a href="https://twitter.com/missambear/status/461870350301941760">Images from @missambear</a>

After a limited test period, Twitter has officially begun rolling out mute functionality to its iOS, Android, and Web applications. The mute feature allows users to block out Tweets and Retweets from individual people in their timelines without actually unfollowing those users.

In the same way you can turn on device notifications so you never miss a Tweet from your favorite users, you can now mute users you’d like to hear from less. Muting a user on Twitter means their Tweets and Retweets will no longer be visible in your home timeline, and you will no longer receive push or SMS notifications from that user. The muted user will still be able to fave, reply to, and retweet your Tweets; you just won’t see any of that activity in your timeline. The muted user will not know that you’ve muted them, and of course you can unmute at any time. To mute a user from a Tweet on your iOS or Android device or on Twitter for web tap more and then mute @username. To mute someone from their profile page, tap the gear icon on the page and choose mute @username.

It appears the feature is rolling out over-the-air, so an update from the App Store or Google Play is unlikely to be required at this time. The feature will roll out to all users over the coming weeks, according to Twitter.

In other Twitter news, the social network has brought some new features to the iPad:

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