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Facebook Poke and Camera pulled from the App Store

Mike Beasley May 9 2014 - 2:49 pm PT

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Even though Facebook seemingly wants to break as many of its functions out into separate apps as possible—see Messenger and Pages Manager, for example—it appears that not every function is worthy its own App Store listing. Earlier today the social network pulled two of its iOS apps from sale: Poke (a Snapchat-like photo messenger) and Camera (which is exactly what it sounds like).

Both apps launched in 2012 and didn’t see many big improvements after that. Camera got a few small updates, though they didn’t seem to be much of a priority for the company. At one point a bug left the app’s internal employee settings exposed to all users for several months before being fixed.

Poke, on the other hand, was virtually ignored by Facebook from the day it went live until it was removed from the store. Most of the Camera app’s features were eventually rolled back into the main Facebook app, but Poke was not so fortunate.

Facebook hasn’t provided any reason for pulling either app, but it’s safe to assume that neither was being used that much anymore. The company now seems more focused on its messaging platform, with the recent acquisition of WhatsApp for $19 billion and the announcement that soon messaging would be removed from the main Facebook client in favor of the free Messenger app.

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Latest Chrome build lets Mac users launch files in Chrome Web apps

Jordan Kahn May 9 2014 - 10:30 am PT

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Google is experimenting with a new feature in the latest Canary build of Chrome that will allow Mac OS X users to open files from Finder directly in Chrome web apps running in the browser. As highlighted in the image above from Googler Francois Beaufort, that means you’ll be able to launch, for example, a text document in a Chrome web app like Text instead of using TextEdit, Word or another application installed natively on your Mac. Google is presumably hoping the feature will make using Chrome web apps a smoother experience when transitioning from the browser and back to local file management and native apps.

For now the feature is only available if specifically enabled (details here) in the Chrome Canary build, but there’s a good chance this will eventually make its way to the beta and public releases of Chrome for all Mac users.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Infinity Blade II $0.99, Harman Kardon network AV receiver $199, iPad mini $30 off, more

May 9 2014 - 9:51 am PT

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

• Infinity Blade II on iOS drops to $0.99 for a very limited time (Reg. $7)
• Harman Kardon 7.1-channel, networked A/V receiver refurb $199 shipped (Reg. $600)
• 9to5 Mac Game Bundle w/ Assassin’s Creed 2, AC: Brotherhood Deluxe, Driver, RUSE, more: $20 ($110 value)
• Walmart offering 16GB iPad mini for $269 (Reg. $299), iPad mini w/ Retina display for $369 (Reg. $399)

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) Men’s Fashion: Brooks Brothers extra 25% off, Express 40% off, Timbuk2 messenger bag $34, more New Best Buy promo lets iPhone 4 owners trade up to a Verizon or Sprint 5s for free $100 Apple iTunes gift card for $85 shipped (15% savings) https://twitter.com/9to5toys/status/464787429321613313 Other deals from today:

• New! Games/Apps: Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster $30, up to 50% off 2K iOS games, Anthill & Nuts! go FREE, more iOS freebies
• New! Bluetooth Speakers: Urge Basics Soundbrick w/ mic & controls $29 shipped (Reg. $80), Samsung Portable $80 shipped (orig. $200)
• New! Beats by Dre Deals: Wireless BT headphones, Studio over-ears, urBeats, BT speakers, more
• New! Daily Deals: Up to 57% off refurb Apple Product Essentials, Sony Internet Player $100, Foscam Wireless IP Camera $50, more
• New! ZTE is selling the Firefox OS phone direct via Ebay for $100 shipped

https://twitter.com/9to5toys/status/464430007050592256 More deals still alive:

• Mpow 12000mAh dual-port power bank $28 shipped (Reg. $66)
• OtterBox Defender for iPad mini with Retina display (black) $36 shipped (Reg. 80), more
• Headphones deals: SOL REPUBLIC $100 (Reg. $200), Scosche RH $63 (Reg. $230), Sennheiser, many more
• Jawbone Jambox portable Bluetooth speaker/mic in a variety of colors:$90 shipped (Reg. $150)
• Samsung Galaxy Gear Smart Watch (Best Buy refurb) $100 shipped (orig. $300)
• New Trent Travelpak PLUS External Charger for Smartphones & Tablets $19 shipped (Reg. $42)
• New Trent 11200mAh IMP99D External Battery Charger $24 shipped
• TechMatte Power Pod Qi Wireless Charger for Qi-Enabled devices $15 (Reg. $70)
• Media Deals: Target $5 Blu-ray sale, up to 54% off Star Wars movie collections, $1 theater admission, more
• 1 year magazine subs w/ digital access from $5: Wired, Men’s Health, Macworld, more
• Samsung 840 EVO Series 256GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD: $139 shipped (orig. $250)
• 3DSystems Cube Personal 3D Printer (2nd Gen) in Silver: $1000 shipped (Reg. $1300)
• Get 3-months of Audible.com access for $1.95/month ($45 value), new customers only
• uNu DX iPhone 5/5s 2300mAh MFi battery case (black, white, gold, red): $50 shipped (Reg. $90)
• 256GB Flash Drives for $150/ea: Lexar JumpDrive (Reg. $250), more
• ‘Notability’ for iPhone and iPad goes FREE for the first time ever (Reg. $2.99)
• Mother’s Day deals: flowers, jewelry, gadgets, more
• Celebrate #MayTheFourth with the best Star Wars deals: Lego, lightsabers, apps/games, freebies, more
• Take $100 off any Verizon smartphone priced $200 or more with a 2-yr agreement

https://twitter.com/9to5toys/status/464487530893942784 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
• SNK Playmore releases new Metal Slug tower defense game for iOS and Android
• 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:

• Motorola to discount Moto X to $299 for 24 hours on Thursday, May 1 (Reg. $349)
• Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition $450 (Reg. $650)
• Acer Chromebook 710 and 720 roundup: starting at $120 shipped (+Free Chromebook switchers ebook)

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9to5Toys Last Call: Plants vs Zombies free for Mac, up to 25% off iPod touch, Mpow 12000mAh power bank $28, more

Justin Kahn May 8 2014 - 10:21 am PT

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

• Free PC/Mac download from Origin: Plants vs. Zombies Game of the Year Ed. (~$10 value)
• Samsung Galaxy Gear Smart Watch (Best Buy refurb) $100 shipped (orig. $300)

LaCie Fuel 1TB wireless hard drive with iOS integration $180 shipped (Reg. $200) http://t.co/iZGleLR5xy

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 8, 2014

iPod touch (newest version) up to 25% off: 16GB $179, 32GB $224, 64GB $299 Mpow 12000mAh dual-port power bank $28 shipped (Reg. $66) New Best Buy promo lets iPhone 4 owners trade up to a Verizon or Sprint 5s for free Jawbone Jambox portable Bluetooth speaker/mic in a variety of colors:$90 shipped (Reg. $150) $100 Apple iTunes gift card for $85 shipped (15% savings)

New MacBook Airs as much as $60 off w/tax benefits at Amazon https://t.co/CUdgqusyKv pic.twitter.com/lbXLw2NToi

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 6, 2014

Other deals from today:

• New! Sling Media Slingbox 350, stream live HDTV to your iPhone/iPad $100 shipped (Reg. $180)
• New! Headphones deals: SOL REPUBLIC $100 (Reg. $200), Scosche RH $63 (Reg. $230), Sennheiser, many more
• New! OtterBox Defender for iPad mini with Retina display (black) $36 shipped (Reg. 80), more
• New! New Trent 11200mAh IMP99D External Battery Charger $24 shipped
• New! Daily Deals: XtremeMac Bluetooth Speaker w/Lightning Dock $49, TOCCs Power Bank $20, Home Goods up to 85% off, more
• New! Games/Apps: Rayman Jungle Run $1 (Reg. $3), Assassin’s Creed Pirates $1 (Reg. $5), 10% off Xbox gift cards, iOS freebies, more

iPhone 5 Cases: OtterBox Preserver waterproof case $51 (Reg. $90), Merkury Energy Jacket battery case $40 (Reg. $100) http://t.co/Tpxlx7QXIK

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 8, 2014

More deals still alive:

• New Trent Travelpak PLUS External Charger for Smartphones & Tablets $19 shipped (Reg. $42)
• TechMatte Power Pod Qi Wireless Charger for Qi-Enabled devices $15 (Reg. $70)
• Media Deals: Target $5 Blu-ray sale, up to 54% off Star Wars movie collections, $1 theater admission, more
• 1 year magazine subs w/ digital access from $5: Wired, Men’s Health, Macworld, more
• Samsung 840 EVO Series 256GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD: $139 shipped (orig. $250)
• 3DSystems Cube Personal 3D Printer (2nd Gen) in Silver: $1000 shipped (Reg. $1300)
• Get 3-months of Audible.com access for $1.95/month ($45 value), new customers only
• uNu DX iPhone 5/5s 2300mAh MFi battery case (black, white, gold, red): $50 shipped (Reg. $90)
• 256GB Flash Drives for $150/ea: Lexar JumpDrive (Reg. $250), more
• ‘Notability’ for iPhone and iPad goes FREE for the first time ever (Reg. $2.99)
• Mother’s Day deals: flowers, jewelry, gadgets, more
• Celebrate #MayTheFourth with the best Star Wars deals: Lego, lightsabers, apps/games, freebies, more
• Take $100 off any Verizon smartphone priced $200 or more with a 2-yr agreement
• Save an extra 35% on already reduced gear from The North Face, Mountain Hard Wear, ALPS
• New MacBook Air models hit MacMall with modest discounts, tax in few states
• Staples $10 off $100 or more: Amazon Fire TV $90 (10% off), more
• Sony NEX-6L 16.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 16-50mm power zoom lens $524 shipped (Reg. $900)

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
• SNK Playmore releases new Metal Slug tower defense game for iOS and Android
• 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:

• Motorola to discount Moto X to $299 for 24 hours on Thursday, May 1 (Reg. $349)
• Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition $450 (Reg. $650)
• Acer Chromebook 710 and 720 roundup: starting at $120 shipped (+Free Chromebook switchers ebook)

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GoodReader update adds masses of editing flexibility, offers 60 percent discount

Ben Lovejoy May 8 2014 - 4:49 am PT

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GoodReader, the popular PDF management app for iOS, has been updated to version 4 – with a mass of new editing features. New features are:

• Insert blank pages for notes and drawings, solving the problem of not having enough space to annotate or draw images on a document
• Rearrange pages in a document
• Rotate individual pages – or even all of them
• Delete any pages from a document
• Extract individual pages as separate files, and split PDF files into halves – enabling a sub-set of pages to be shared as its own file
• Email individual pages rather than the entire document
• Append pages from other PDF files …

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9to5Toys Last Call: TuneIn Radio Pro for iOS goes free, Trent Travelpak $19, Logitech Ultrathin iPad KB $18, more

May 7 2014 - 10:06 am PT

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Download TuneIn Radio Pro on iOS for free and listen to over 100,000 ad-free radio stations ($4 value)

New Trent Travelpak PLUS External Charger for Smartphones & Tablets $19 shipped (Reg. $42)

Logitech Ultrathin Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad 2/3/4 (Refurbished) $18 shipped (Reg. $99)

$100 Apple iTunes gift card for $85 shipped (15% savings)

New MacBook Airs as much as $60 off w/tax benefits at Amazon https://t.co/CUdgqusyKv pic.twitter.com/lbXLw2NToi

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 6, 2014

Other deals from today:

• New! Media Deals: Target $5 Blu-ray sale, up to 54% off Star Wars movie collections, $1 theater admission, more
• New! Logitech UE Bluetooth Wireless Boombox Speaker refurb: $35 (Reg. $100)
• New! 1 year magazine subs w/ digital access from $5: Wired, Men’s Health, Macworld, more
• New! Daily Deals: 16GB iPad mini $269, Motorola Wireless Bluetooth Headset $35, LG Blu-Ray/DVD Player $41, more
• New! TechMatte Power Pod Qi Wireless Charger for Qi-Enabled devices $15 (Reg. $70)
• New! Games/Apps: Up to 30% off Macphun creativity apps, Splashtop 2 Remote Desktop $1, Ski On Neon FREE, iOS freebies, more
  

AirPort Extreme 802.11ac Wireless Base Station (Refurb.) $145 shipped (orig. $199) http://t.co/Eso6h5zAjL pic.twitter.com/Wht3FMYPjn

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 6, 2014

More deals still alive:

• Samsung 840 EVO Series 256GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD: $139 shipped (orig. $250)
• 3DSystems Cube Personal 3D Printer (2nd Gen) in Silver: $1000 shipped (Reg. $1300)
• Get 3-months of Audible.com access for $1.95/month ($45 value), new customers only
• uNu DX iPhone 5/5s 2300mAh MFi battery case (black, white, gold, red): $50 shipped (Reg. $90)
• 256GB Flash Drives for $150/ea: Lexar JumpDrive (Reg. $250), more
• WD My Passport 2 TB Portable HD + 16 GB Lexar USB flash drive $90 shipped (Reg. $200) / 1TB Ultra $60 shipped (Reg. $120)
• ‘Notability’ for iPhone and iPad goes FREE for the first time ever (Reg. $2.99)
• Mother’s Day deals: flowers, jewelry, gadgets, more
• Celebrate #MayTheFourth with the best Star Wars deals: Lego, lightsabers, apps/games, freebies, more
• Take $100 off any Verizon smartphone priced $200 or more with a 2-yr agreement
• Save an extra 35% on already reduced gear from The North Face, Mountain Hard Wear, ALPS
• Kingston DataTraveler Metal USB2 Flash Drives 8-64 GB for $5-$25 shipped
• New MacBook Air models hit MacMall with modest discounts, tax in few states
• Staples $10 off $100 or more: Amazon Fire TV $90 (10% off), more
• Sony NEX-6L 16.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 16-50mm power zoom lens $524 shipped (Reg. $900)
• Netgear Centria N900 Dual-Band Gigabit wireless router w/ 3.5-inch storage bay $60 shipped (Reg. $250)

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
• SNK Playmore releases new Metal Slug tower defense game for iOS and Android
• 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:

• Motorola to discount Moto X to $299 for 24 hours on Thursday, May 1 (Reg. $349)
• Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition $450 (Reg. $650)
• Acer Chromebook 710 and 720 roundup: starting at $120 shipped (+Free Chromebook switchers ebook)

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LinkedIn discontinuing its own CardMunch app in favor of Evernote’s business card scanning feature

Zac Hall May 7 2014 - 7:21 am PT

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LinkedIn announced today plans to shut down its business card scanning app CardMunch in favor of a new partnership with Evernote which offers a competing service. In its initial reasoning for the new approach, LinkedIn points to the more advanced feature set of Evernote’s offering:

Evernote’s card scanning service is fast, reliable, and literally world-class, with support for seven languages.

In Evernote, our members will be able to view profile photos, job titles and company information from LinkedIn right in the notes created when they scan business cards. LinkedIn members will now also be able to enter comments related to the scanned card and geo-tag the location where the card was scanned.

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9to5Toys Last Call: New MacBook Airs up to $60 off, Audible $2/month, free $50 Target GC w/ iPads, more

Justin Kahn May 6 2014 - 1:13 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:

New MacBook Airs as much as $60 off w/tax benefits at Amazon https://t.co/CUdgqusyKv pic.twitter.com/lbXLw2NToi

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 6, 2014

Get 3-months of Audible.com access for $1.95/month ($45 value), new customers only

Samsung 840 EVO Series 256GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD: $139 shipped (orig. $250)

Free $50 Target gift card with the purchase of any iPad Air or Retina iPad mini http://t.co/lSK3DELUyq pic.twitter.com/iQ3y9Gvbt5

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 6, 2014

$100 Apple iTunes gift card for $85 shipped (15% savings)

Other deals from today:

• New! D-Link’s new Wi-Fi Smart Plug offers full control over your electronics w/ energy usage monitoring & thermal sensor safety features
• New! Daily Deals: 1080P Viewsonic displays $100+up, Zooka Wireless Speaker $15, Apple Lightning Cable $10, more
• New! Games/Apps: LEGO Marvel Super Heroes $25 – $35, Disney Infinity Pack w/ Play Set & more $60, Baldur’s Gate II $10, iOS freebies, more
• New! 3DSystems Cube Personal 3D Printer (2nd Gen) in Silver: $1000 shipped (Reg. $1300)
  

AirPort Extreme 802.11ac Wireless Base Station (Refurb.) $145 shipped (orig. $199) http://t.co/Eso6h5zAjL pic.twitter.com/Wht3FMYPjn

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 6, 2014

More deals still alive:

• uNu DX iPhone 5/5s 2300mAh MFi battery case (black, white, gold, red): $50 shipped (Reg. $90)
• 256GB Flash Drives for $150/ea: Lexar JumpDrive (Reg. $250), more
• WD My Passport 2 TB Portable HD + 16 GB Lexar USB flash drive $90 shipped (Reg. $200) / 1TB Ultra $60 shipped (Reg. $120)
• ‘Notability’ for iPhone and iPad goes FREE for the first time ever (Reg. $2.99)
• Mother’s Day deals: flowers, jewelry, gadgets, more
• Celebrate #MayTheFourth with the best Star Wars deals: Lego, lightsabers, apps/games, freebies, more
• Take $100 off any Verizon smartphone priced $200 or more with a 2-yr agreement
• Save an extra 35% on already reduced gear from The North Face, Mountain Hard Wear, ALPS
• Kingston DataTraveler Metal USB2 Flash Drives 8-64 GB for $5-$25 shipped
• New MacBook Air models hit MacMall with modest discounts, tax in few states
• Staples $10 off $100 or more: Amazon Fire TV $90 (10% off), more
• Sony NEX-6L 16.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 16-50mm power zoom lens $524 shipped (Reg. $900)
• Netgear Centria N900 Dual-Band Gigabit wireless router w/ 3.5-inch storage bay $60 shipped (Reg. $250)

New products/useful info:

• Amazon launches #AmazonCart for shopping directly on Twitter
• SNK Playmore releases new Metal Slug tower defense game for iOS and Android
• 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
• IDrive offers iOS users 100GB of cloud storage for $0.99 a year
• Put up to 960GB in your MacBook Air or Retina MacBook Pro with Transcend’s new JetDrive SSD kits
• Netflix price increase is coming, but it’s not too late for new members to lock in the current rate
• iPad mini with Retina display hits the Apple Refurbished Store for the first time, starts at $339
• New Sony 4K UHDTVs go up for preorder, and a couple are even halfway affordable

Microsoft/Google/Android:

• Motorola to discount Moto X to $299 for 24 hours on Thursday, May 1 (Reg. $349)
• Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition $450 (Reg. $650)
• Acer Chromebook 710 and 720 roundup: starting at $120 shipped (+Free Chromebook switchers ebook)

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Tumblr now lets you customize your blog theme from its iOS app

Jordan Kahn May 6 2014 - 7:01 am PT

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Tumblr today released an updated version of its app for iPhone and iPad that allows users for the first time to customize the look and design of their blog directly from within the app. While you could always post and edit content to your blog from the app, the update means you’ll now be able to also edit your blog’s theme— change colors, fonts, pictures, etc— through the mobile app.

You now have total control over how your blog looks in the app. Colors, fonts, pictures, whatever—however you want to look, you can look that way. Download this thing and make your blog look amazing already.

You’ll be able to make changes to layout, color, font, etc through a WYSIWYG-style UI similar to on the web and also view a live preview of the changes before going live.

The update is available now on the App Store for iPhone and iPad users and also arrive for Android today.

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Rovio launches Flappy Bird-style game ‘Retry’ in select countries

Jordan Kahn May 6 2014 - 6:24 am PT

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Angry Birds maker Rovio is today launching its latest title in the App Store with the release of ‘Retry,’ a game that appears to be inspired by the gameplay and retro 8-bit graphics of recent hit iOS game Flappy Birds. Although that might be selling it short, as it’s clear from the mechanics shown off in the trailer above that this is much more than just a Flappy Birds clone.

From the guys sitting in the room next to the guys who made Angry Birds, comes RETRY – a game so hard, so addictive, so old school that you’ll think you’ve stepped into an 8-bit time machine and gone back to 1986. Totally rad!

The game is the first release from Rovio’s latest publishing arm “Rovio LVL 11,” which, according to Gamasutra, will exist for Rovio’s new titles that don’t quite fit in with the Angry Birds world. That means you shouldn’t expect to see a ton of cross-promotions with Retry and Angry Birds or any of the other Rovio’s titles.

Retry is already available in the App Store for both iPhone and iPad, but it’s currently only available in Canada, Finland, and Poland. We’d expect to see the title arrive in the US and globally in the near future.

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9to5Toys Last Call: $100 iTunes GC $85, uNu DX iPhone 5/5s battery case $50, WD 2TB portable HD $90, more

Justin Kahn May 5 2014 - 10:01 am PT

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

• 256GB Flash Drives for $150/ea: Lexar JumpDrive (Reg. $250), Corsair waterproof (Reg. $210), more
• WD My Passport 2 TB Portable HD + 16 GB Lexar USB flash drive $90 shipped (Reg. $200)

$100 Apple iTunes gift card for $85 shipped (15% savings)

uNu DX iPhone 5/5s 2300mAh MFi battery case (black, white, gold, red): $50 shipped (Reg. $90)

Western Digital My Passport 2 TB Portable Hard Drive $90 shipped (Reg. $200)/ 1TB Ultra $60 shipped (Reg. $120)

2013 Haswell MacBook Air deals: .EDU email address only: 2013 Haswell MacBook Airs from $610 (open-box), $650 (new), Non-EDU from $799 shipped (new, unopened)

Other deals from today:

• New! Up to 80% off select PNY flash drives, memory cards, and power banks. 128GB as low as $39 shipped
• New! Daily Deals: 28″ HDTV DVD Combo $150, Logitech Headphones $59, Galaxy Cam $200, BT Speakers, more
• New! Games/Apps: Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes $25, Killzone: Shadow Fall $30, iOS freebies, more

More deals still alive:

• ‘Notability’ for iPhone and iPad goes FREE for the first time ever (Reg. $2.99)
• Mother’s Day deals: flowers, jewelry, gadgets, more
• Celebrate #MayTheFourth with the best Star Wars deals: Lego, lightsabers, apps/games, freebies, more
• Take $100 off any Verizon smartphone priced $200 or more with a 2-yr agreement
• Save an extra 35% on already reduced gear from The North Face, Mountain Hard Wear, ALPS
• Kingston DataTraveler Metal USB2 Flash Drives 8-64 GB for $5-$25 shipped
• TP-LINK wireless USB-powered 150Mpbs travel router $15 shipped (Reg. $50)
• New Trent Airbender Mini Bluetooth iPad Mini Keyboard case $25 shipped (Reg. $50)
• NETGEAR AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)
• TP-LINK AV 500Mbps Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit: $30 shipped (Reg. $70)
• New MacBook Air models hit MacMall with modest discounts, tax in few states
• 50% off 1Password Sale for iOS: $9 (Reg. $18)
• Staples $10 off $100 or more: Amazon Fire TV $90 (10% off), more
• Sony NEX-6L 16.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 16-50mm power zoom lens $524 shipped (Reg. $900)
• Automatic: Your Smart Driving Assistant for iOS/Android $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
• 2-pack of rooCASE Apple iPad Air cases for $11 with free shipping (Reg. $36)
• Netgear Centria N900 Dual-Band Gigabit wireless router w/ 3.5-inch storage bay $60 shipped (Reg. $250)

New products/useful info:

• Amazon launches #AmazonCart for shopping directly on Twitter
• SNK Playmore releases new Metal Slug tower defense game for iOS and Android
• 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
• IDrive offers iOS users 100GB of cloud storage for $0.99 a year
• Put up to 960GB in your MacBook Air or Retina MacBook Pro with Transcend’s new JetDrive SSD kits
• Netflix price increase is coming, but it’s not too late for new members to lock in the current rate
• iPad mini with Retina display hits the Apple Refurbished Store for the first time, starts at $339
• New Sony 4K UHDTVs go up for preorder, and a couple are even halfway affordable

Microsoft/Google/Android:

• Motorola to discount Moto X to $299 for 24 hours on Thursday, May 1 (Reg. $349)
• Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition $450 (Reg. $650)
• Acer Chromebook 710 and 720 roundup: starting at $120 shipped (+Free Chromebook switchers ebook)

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T-Mobile is again offering free MLB At Bat access to customers

Jordan Kahn May 5 2014 - 6:01 am PT

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Like it did last year after inking a partnership with Major League Baseball, T-Mobile is once again offering free access to the MLB At Bat apps on iOS and Android. Tmonews points us to official confirmation from a T-Mobile support employee:

“UPDATE: As the official sponsor of Major League Baseball, we will be offering MLB At Bat 14 to our customers for free starting May 1 through the entire regular season! With our unlimited data and nationwide 4G LTE, you can enjoy all the great features MLB’s At Bat has to offer!”

That’s instead of paying for one of several MLB subscriptions that grants access to the app starting at $2.99 monthly or $20 for the entire season. There’s no word from T-Mobile with the official details yet, but we’d imagine customers will get access to all the live games and content apart from premium features available to $115/per year MLB.TV Premium subscription. 

The MLB At Bat app is available for iOS and Android now.

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9to5Toys Last Call: The Wolf Among Us for iOS goes free, Mother’s Day deals, Star Wars app price drops, more

Justin Kahn May 2 2014 - 10:27 am PT

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

• IGN’s free iOS game of the month: Telltale’s The Wolf Among Us ($5 savings)
• Be a hero this Mother’s Day with deals on flowers, jewelry, gadgets, more

Celebrate #MayTheFourth with the best Star Wars deals: Lego, lightsabers, apps/games, freebies, more

Stars Wars game deals are already kicking off on the Mac App Store, Newegg, and Steam including Knights of the Old Republic for $3.06 and The Force Unleashed: Ultimate Sith Edition for $6.12). You’ll find a number of discounted iOS Star Wars titles as well like the highly rated Star Wars Pinball 3 for FREE and Knights of the Old Republic for $4 (Reg. $10).

Samsung 840 EVO Series 500GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD: $230 shipped (orig. $480)

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Games/Apps: Games/Apps: NBA 2K14 $40, Infinity Blade $1, Super Stickman Golf 2 FREE, iOS freebies, more

‘Notability’ for iPhone and iPad goes FREE for the first time ever (Reg. $2.99)

2013 Haswell MacBook Air deals: .EDU email address only: 2013 Haswell MacBook Airs from $610 (open-box), $650 (new), Non-EDU from $799 shipped (new, unopened)

Free MP3 download of Santana’s Inner Secrets album. It’s currently $9 on iTunes. http://t.co/krURk1CqDm pic.twitter.com/hGWDzpXb2g

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 2, 2014

Other deals from today:

• New! In-ear Headphones: Logitech UE 500 $20, Logitech UE 350 $13, Sennheiser MX 680 Sport $15
• New! Daily Deals: Goal Zero Solar Kit $70, Logitech Accessories up to 75% off, iPhone 5/5s battery case $70, more
• New! One year magazine subs: GQ w/ digital $5 shipped (Reg. $48), Macworld, Fast Company, more
• New! Native Instruments Maschine (MK2) sequencer: $499 shipped (Reg. $600)

Coupon: save 20% on all Dell refurbished monitors, more http://t.co/KAEiXa6pQH pic.twitter.com/zzUpLEtPY4

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 2, 2014

PNY Turbo High Performance USB 3.0 Pen Drives: 32GB $15, 64GB $27, 128GB $43 http://t.co/6on5yMcZm7 pic.twitter.com/U4z9CftCKW

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 2, 2014

More deals still alive:

• 128 GB PNY StorEDGE flash memory expansion for MacBooks: $65 shipped
• Take $100 off any Verizon smartphone priced $200 or more with a 2-yr agreement
• Toshiba Canvio Connect 2TB Portable Hard Drive $90 shipped (Reg. $120)
• Free Lord of The Rings movie rental from Barnes & Noble, available on iOS, Android, Nook, more
• Save an extra 35% on already reduced gear from The North Face, Mountain Hard Wear, ALPS
• Kingston DataTraveler Metal USB2 Flash Drives 8-64 GB for $5-$25 shipped
• Google Play free and discounted club hits: Daft Punk, 50 Cent, Skrillex, Beyonce, more
• TP-LINK wireless USB-powered 150Mpbs travel router $15 shipped (Reg. $50)
• New Trent Airbender Mini Bluetooth iPad Mini Keyboard case $25 shipped (Reg. $50)
• NETGEAR AC1200 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Router: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)
• TP-LINK AV 500Mbps Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit: $30 shipped (Reg. $70)
• Movies/TV/Music: 50 Warner Bros Blu-rays for $182, free episodes of 24, new Blu-ray releases $13 each, more
• New MacBook Air models hit MacMall with modest discounts, tax in few states
• 50% off 1Password Sale for iOS: $9 (Reg. $18)
• Staples $10 off $100 or more: Amazon Fire TV $90 (10% off), more
• Sony NEX-6L 16.1 MP Digital Camera w/ 16-50mm power zoom lens $524 shipped (Reg. $900)
• Automatic: Your Smart Driving Assistant for iOS/Android $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
• Staples Coupon $30 off select $60+ purchases: Save on wireless network cams and more
• Kindle Paperwhite e-reader w/ high resolution display and built-in light $99 (Reg. $119), Kindle e-reader $49 (Reg. $69)
• 2-pack of rooCASE Apple iPad Air cases for $11 with free shipping (Reg. $36)
• Netgear Centria N900 Dual-Band Gigabit wireless router w/ 3.5-inch storage bay $60 shipped (Reg. $250)
• SOUL Electronics SV3SLV Volt Bluetooth 4.0 Pro Hi-Definition On-Ear Wireless Headphones w/dual Mics – Silver: $40 shipped (Reg. $150)
• Sennheiser HD-360 PRO DJ Studio Style Over-Ear Headphones in Black:$45 shipped (reg. $150)
• Mpow: Add CD-quality Bluetooth 4.0 to any home stereo or headphones: $23 shipped (reg. $70)
• Free movie rental from M-GO: Available for iOS, Android, & Roku (~$5 value)

New products/useful info:

• SNK Playmore releases new Metal Slug tower defense game for iOS and Android
• 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
• IDrive offers iOS users 100GB of cloud storage for $0.99 a year
• Put up to 960GB in your MacBook Air or Retina MacBook Pro with Transcend’s new JetDrive SSD kits
• Netflix price increase is coming, but it’s not too late for new members to lock in the current rate
• iPad mini with Retina display hits the Apple Refurbished Store for the first time, starts at $339
• New Sony 4K UHDTVs go up for preorder, and a couple are even halfway affordable

Microsoft/Google/Android:

• Motorola to discount Moto X to $299 for 24 hours on Thursday, May 1 (Reg. $349)
• Sony Z Ultra Google Play edition $450 (Reg. $650)
• Acer Chromebook 710 and 720 roundup: starting at $120 shipped (+Free Chromebook switchers ebook)