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Today’s can’t miss deals:

$50 iTunes gift card for $40: Save 20% on future app, music, movie, book purchases

Monoprice Apple-certified 6′ MFi Lightning cables as low as $8.50 each shipped

Klipsch Image ONE Premium on-ear headphones with Mic and Apple controls $60 shipped (Reg. $150)

Other great deals from today:

New! Game/App Deals: Diablo 3 for Mac $35, Heroes and Castles: $1, iOS freebies, more
New! Synology DS213+ DiskStation 2-Bay (Diskless) NAS $299, 4TB Seagate NAS drives $180, 2TB WD Red $99
New! Microlab Bluetooth Wireless Portable Stereo Speaker $38 shipped (Reg. $50)
New! Crucial M500 SATA III 2.5″ Solid State Drives: 240GB $150, 960GB $500
New! Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi (black) w/ free $100 Staples gift card $400 shipped
New! Roku 3 1080p streaming media player w/ private listening mode $85 Shipped (Reg. $100)

The best deals that are still alive:

Get a free Sonos wireless bridge ($49 value) w/ the purchase of any Sonos Play wireless streaming speaker
Apple iPad full-size/iPad mini polyurethane and leather Smart Covers from $15, Smart Case $23, more
Lenmar Meridian 2300mAh Apple certified battery case for iPhone 5/5s: $40 (Reg. $80)
Neat Scanners 50% off (refurb): mobile $90 shipped (Reg. $180 new), desktop $275 (Reg. $369 new)
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $44 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.
The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity – Ends tonight!

New product announcements & reviews:

Pyle Audio releases new mini Hi-Speed HD sports camera
Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330

Hulu Plus iOS app updated w/ Chromecast streaming on iPhone

Jordan Kahn Oct 21 2013 - 10:49 am PT

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Earlier this month Google announced that Hulu had updated its Hulu Plus mobile apps with support for Chromecast feature, something that it promised was on the way back in July when it first announced the $35 HDMI streaming stick. The iOS version of the Hulu Plus app previously only supported Chromecast streaming from iPad, but today the app was updated with the ability to stream TV shows and movies to Chromecast from iPhones running iOS 6 and up:

The Hulu Plus integration with Chromecast will convert your app into a custom remote letting you control video on your Chromecast connected TVs, while allowing you to browse the Hulu Plus app directly from your iPhone.

What’s New in Version 3.3.1

Start casting your favorite TV shows and Movies on Chromecast from Hulu Plus, now from your iPhone (iOS6 and above)

BlackBerry announces BBM for iPhone & Android available today with reservation system

Jordan Kahn Oct 21 2013 - 10:04 am PT

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Update: The app is now live on the App Store.

After the BBM apps prematurely started rolling out for iPhone and Android and were abruptly pulled late last month, BlackBerry finally confirmed today that it’s officially kicking off the roll out of the apps. In a blog post, the company announced that the BBM apps will be available for both iPhone and Android within the next few hours through the App Store, Google Play, and Samsung’s App Store:

The demand for BBM on Android and BBM on iPhone continues to be amazing. About six million people signed up for information about BBM at BBM.com. As you know, in just seven hours, about one million Android users were using the unreleased version of BBM for Android. What you don’t know is that more than one million people have found creative ways to “side load” BBM on their iPhone. This is incredible.

While the app is available to download starting today, it will utilize a staggered rollout that will see users reserving a spot in line by entering their email address. BlackBerry says users that signed up previously through its website can start using the app immediately, but we’ll have to wait to see how many people sign up today in order to estimate how long the queue will be.
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Tune in Oct. 22 for new iPads, Mac Pro details, MacBook Pros, and Mavericks

Mark Gurman Oct 20 2013 - 9:23 am PT

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Apple’s next event is upon us, and it’s likely to be action-packed. As Apple says: it has “a lot to cover.” So besides the speculation that rings in from the word cover (new Smart Covers, anyone?), Apple has some new tablets, computers, and software to discuss. Read our full roundup of what to expect (and not expect) on Tuesday, October 22nd, from Apple:

Google Hangouts for iOS adds outgoing and incoming voice calls through Google Voice

Mike Beasley Oct 18 2013 - 4:51 pm PT

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The Google Hangouts app for iPhone and iPad got a significant update to version 1.3 today. The update introduces Google Voice integration that allows incoming calls to your Google Voice number and outgoing calls to U.S. and Canadian numbers. Also included in the new version is the ability to see which friends are currently online, support for animated GIFs, and a fix to keep the app from stopping your music when a message comes in.

The update is available for free to all users on the iOS App Store now.

9to5Toys Last Call: Staples $15 off $50 includes Apple gear, Belkin iPhone 5/5s MFi battery case $70 , Gamestop Black Friday, more

Oct 18 2013 - 3:00 pm PT

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Staples $15 off $50 or more site-wide: Western Digital 2TB USB 3.0 portable HD $85, Toshiba 1TB $48, Apple gear, more – Deals are selling out fast so start shopping!

Belkin Grip Power Case 2000mAh Battery/protection for iPhone 5/5S (2 colors): $70 shipped ($30 off)

SOLD OUT Belkin Zero Stand for Apple laptops $21 shipped (Reg. $50)

Other great deals from today:

New! GameStop’s leaked Black Friday deals come with deep discounts on games, accessories and console bundles
New! MEElectronics NS63 noise canceling headphones w/ mic and controls: $50 + $5 shipping (Reg. $120)
New! Game/App Deals: Splinter Cell Blacklist: $40 shipped, Machinarium: $2, iOS / Android freebies, BioShock Infinite $10, more
New! Neat Scanners 50% off (refurb): mobile $90 shipped (Reg. $180 new), desktop $275 (Reg. $369 new)
New! Sanyo Eneloop AAA pre-charged rechargeable batteries: 8-pack $16
New! 2200mAh Rechargeable Battery Pack Case for iPhone 5/5S or iPhone 4/4S $15 shipped

The best deals that are still alive:

Get a free Sonos wireless bridge ($49 value) w/ the purchase of any Sonos Play wireless streaming speaker
Apple iPad full-size/iPad mini polyurethane and leather Smart Covers from $15, Smart Case $23, more
Lenmar Meridian 2300mAh Apple certified battery case for iPhone 5/5s: $40 (Reg. $80)
This week’s best entertainment releases: Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Eminem, Pacific Rim, more
Logitech UE 4000 on-ear headphones w/ mic and controls $50 shipped (Reg. $100)
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $42 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.
The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

Pyle Audio releases new mini Hi-Speed HD sports camera
Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330
LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4

9to5Toys Last Call: Seagate 1TB portable HD $56, Smart Covers $15, iOS freebies, Incase Retina MBP case $19, more

Oct 17 2013 - 2:34 pm PT

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

SOLD OUT Seagate Backup Plus 1TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive (red) $56 shipped (Reg. $95) – Act fast it is “Almost Gone”

Apple iPad full-size/iPad mini polyurethane and leather Smart Covers from $15, Smart Case $23, more

Game/App Deals: Batman Arkham Origins for iOS out now, Asphalt 8: Airborne FREE, iOS freebies, more

Other great deals from today:

New! Incase Hardshell case for 15″ Retina MacBook Pro (3 colors) $19 shipped (Reg. $50)
New! Brother compact wireless laser printer $75 shipped (Reg. $150)
New! Jawbone JAMBOX Bluetooth wireless speaker (refurb): $70 shipped (Reg. $150 new)
New! Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB SATA III 2.5″ Solid State Drive $160 shipped
New! Sony iPhone/iPod Portable Speaker Dock w/ Wireless Remote Control $40 shipped (Reg. $80)

3M portable wireless projector w/ Roku streaming stick: $170 shipped (Reg. $300) http://t.co/U3skmzX2pO

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) October 17, 2013

The best deals that are still alive:

Get a free Sonos wireless bridge ($49 value) w/ the purchase of any Sonos Play wireless streaming speaker
Samsung 32GB Pro Extreme Speed UHS-1 Class 10 memory card $20 shipped (Reg. $40)
Lenmar Meridian 2300mAh Apple certified battery case for iPhone 5/5s: $40 (Reg. $80)
Acer 23-Inch G-Series 1080p LED backlit monitor: $110 shipped (Reg. $140)
WD My Passport 2TB Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $100 shipped
This week’s best entertainment releases: Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Eminem, Pacific Rim, more
Logitech UE 4000 on-ear headphones w/ mic and controls $50 shipped (Reg. $100)
MEElectronics noise isolating in-ear headphones w/ playback control, microphone: $30 shipped (Reg. $60)
HP Chromebook 11.6″ 1.70GHz, 2GB RAM, pre-order $10 off: $270 shipped
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $42 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.
The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

Pyle Audio releases new mini Hi-Speed HD sports camera
Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330
LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4

Facebook for iOS updated with comment editing, photos, and more

Zac Hall Oct 17 2013 - 1:33 pm PT

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Facebook for iOS received an update today bringing the ability to edit posts and comments directly from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Previously, this feature was only available from the desktop version of the website. The update also brings another desktop feature: the ability to add photos to comments. All in all, version 6.6 appears to bring the app closer to feature parity with the desktop, but a few of these features like status and comment editing appear to be absent from the iPad app for now. Read the full change log and see examples below:
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Apple finally allowing Games into South Africa App Store

Mark Gurman Oct 17 2013 - 12:07 pm PT

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Update: Several readers report that games were previously held up by a dispute with the Films and Publications Board responsible for approving movies, games, and other content before going on sale in the country. No word on the resolution with Apple, but it appears they are now allowing Apple to sell games to iOS users in South Africa.

Apple has flicked the switch on the ability for developers to offer their games in the iTunes App Store in South Africa. It is unclear why Games have been unavailable in the country until now. A look at the South Africa App Store shows that the Games category is now active. Apple informed developers of the new ability to sell games, and the company tells the creators that games will automatically appear in the South African store.

We’re pleased to announce that games are now available on the South African App Store. All apps in the Games category that are cleared for sale in South Africa will be automatically available on the South African App Store. No additional action is required on your part. If you need to make changes to the territories where your apps are available, visit the Rights and Pricing section of the Manage Your Apps module on iTunes Connect.

Apple is celebrating the addition with a large Games banner at the top of the App Store in South Africa (shown above).

Yahoo Screen iOS app adds AirPlay support, push notifications, and more

Jordan Kahn Oct 17 2013 - 11:23 am PT

Yahoo Screen, the iOS app the company launched back in September as a TV remote-like experience for browsing content from Yahoo, gets updated today to version 1.0.2. With the update, users can now AirPlay content from the app to an Apple TV and receive push notifications for live content like “breaking news and concerts.”

The updated app also brings the usual bug fixes and performance enhancements.

Yahoo Screen is available on the App Store for free on iPhone and iPad and includes Yahoo content from Comedy Central, MLB, UFC, The Onion, Martha Stewart, and more.

What’s New in Version 1.0.2

* Now with AirPlay support! Send a video to your TV while still browsing others in the app.
* Push notifications for live and featured videos, such as breaking news and concerts.
* Bug fixes and performance improvements

Microsoft debuts Remote Desktop app for PC access on iOS (Update: For Mac too)

Zac Hall Oct 17 2013 - 10:23 am PT

Alongside Windows 8.1, Microsoft released a rather useful app for iOS as well today. Microsoft Remote Desktop allows you to access and control your Windows PC from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. It looks like a rather decent utility, especially for business users, as plenty of similar apps have tried to pull off the same function with less simplicity.

With the Microsoft Remote Desktop app, you can connect to a remote PC and your work resources from almost anywhere. Experience the power of Windows with RemoteFX in a Remote Desktop client designed to help you get your work done wherever you are.

Features
•Access to remote resources through the Remote Desktop Gateway
•Rich multi-touch experience with remote desktop protocol (RDP) and RemoteFX supporting Windows gestures
•Secure connection to your data and applications with breakthrough Network Layer Authentication (NLA) technology
•Simple management of all remote connections from the connection center
•High quality video and sound streaming with improved compression and bandwidth usage
•Easy connection to external monitors or projectors for presentations

Microsoft Remote Desktop is a free for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users in the App Store.

Update: Microsoft introduced a version for Mac as well for OS X users to control Windows remotely.

Twitter to launch standalone Direct Messaging app?

Jordan Kahn Oct 17 2013 - 6:34 am PT

Twitter has been making a lot of improvements to its messaging experience in its mobile apps in recent months. It first introduced Direct Message syncing and other improvements back in July, and in recent weeks started rolling out the ability to receive direct messages from any follower (even those you don’t specifically follow) for a select number of users after testing it internally. Today, a new report claims that Twitter is planning further improvements to Direct Messaging and could as far as launching a standalone messaging app, much like Facebook Messenger.

The company plans to significantly update its direct-messaging product in the near future, according to multiple sources, bringing the long-buried feature to the forefront for the first time in years.

But Twitter’s new vision for direct messages will go further. It has kicked around the idea of launching a standalone direct-messaging application separate from the Twitter app, according to three people familiar with the matter. It is unclear, however, what form the final revamp of direct messages will take.

The report doesn’t provide much more info on Twitter’s plans, but does say it recently met with employees from MessageMe, one of the increasingly popular messaging apps that Twitter’s revamped DM service would attempt to combat. It also adds that we could see the new Direct Messaging app by the end of the year alongside a previously reported design overhaul.

Review: Catch the Berry, a new original addicting physics-puzzle game made by Random House Digital

Sarah Guarino Oct 17 2013 - 3:00 am PT

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Random House Digital launched their first original game app today: Catch the Berry. In this physics-based puzzle game, mystical creatures called the Telfnords harvest and collect magical berries. The object of the game is to catch the berries and gems in the Telfnords’ basket using your knowledge of gravity, velocity, and acceleration.
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Redesigned iPhoto & Garageband iOS icons appear, indicate likely makeovers next week

Mark Gurman Oct 16 2013 - 8:00 pm PT

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Redesigned icons for iPhoto for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and Garageband have appeared in the iCloud Storage Management function in the iOS Settings app. The new icons are simpler, flatter, and is designed with iOS 7’s new icon grid system in mind. They are a stark contrast from the colorful, 3D-like icons used in the current versions of the apps.

In line with the app redesigns for all of Apple’s bundled iOS 7 apps, it is likely that the new icon will come as a complement to a completely redesigned version of the iPhoto app. When Apple released iOS 7 last month, the designs to Apple’s App Store apps went noticeably unchanged. Besides iPhoto, Apple has a slew of other App Store apps (like iWork’s Pages, Numbers, and Keynote & iLife’s iMovie). However, there are yet to be any solid indications of redesigns for the other apps…

Real Racing 3 iOS app updated w/ Ferraris, HUD customization, new tracks & challenges

Jordan Kahn Oct 16 2013 - 4:02 pm PT

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EA’s popular Real Racing 3 app for iOS gets a nice update today that introduces Ferraris into the game for the first time. On top of new cars from Ferrari including the FF, the 458 Italia, and the V12-powered F12berlinetta, version 1.40 also brings new tracks, time trial challenges, and the ability to customize the HUD.

EA is including the Circuit de Catalunya track from Spain in the latest update, and also says AI improvements offer ” better collision avoidance and faster times through the first corner.”

A full list of what’s new in the update is below:

What’s New in Version 1.4.0

Real Racing 3’s garage is bolstered by the introduction of highly requested cars from iconic Italian manufacturer, Ferrari.

• New Cars – for the first time in Real Racing, get behind the wheel of magnificent Ferrari vehicles: the FF, the 458 Italia, and the V12-powered F12berlinetta
• New Track – experience the sweeping turns and blistering straights of Spain’s famous Circuit de Catalunya
• Time Trial Ghost Challenges – learn from the best, compete with Friends and start new racing rivalries
• Meet The Crew – hire Crew Members to earn R$, Fame, and Servicing bonuses
• AI Improvements – better collision avoidance and faster times through the first corner
• HUD Customisation – tweak new settings to personalise your racing experience
• Lap and Sector Times – precise performance comparison
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9to5Toys Last Call: Anker Astro 13000mAh power bank $37, Crucial 480GB SSD $310, iOS freebies, games, more

Oct 16 2013 - 3:00 pm PT

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Anker Astro E4 13000mAh portable dual-port external battery pack $37 shipped

SOLD OUT Crucial M500 480GB SATA 2.5″ Solid State Drive $310 shipped (Reg. $407)

PSA: Buyers in the market for a new Synology NAS might want to hold off on current closeouts and wait for the DS214 http://t.co/Mna4T0e64H

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) October 16, 2013

Other great deals from today:

New! Game/App Deals: Halo 3 FREE, Blood Dragon $6, iOS freebies, more
New! Acer 23-Inch G-Series 1080p LED backlit monitor: $110 shipped (Reg. $140)
New! Pyle Audio releases new mini Hi-Speed HD sports camera
New! Samsung 32GB Pro Extreme Speed UHS-1 Class 10 micro-SD $20 shipped (Reg. $40)
New! Logitech Solar Bluetooth Keyboard Folio iPad Case with Built-In Multi-Mode Stand (Refurb.) $29 shipped

The best deals that are still alive:

Get a free Sonos wireless bridge ($49 value) w/ the purchase of any Sonos Play wireless streaming speaker
Lenmar Meridian 2300mAh Apple certified battery case for iPhone 5/5s: $40 (Reg. $80)
WD My Passport 2TB Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $100 shipped
This week’s best entertainment releases: Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, Eminem, Pacific Rim, more
Logitech UE 4000 on-ear headphones w/ mic and controls $50 shipped (Reg. $100)
MEElectronics noise isolating in-ear headphones w/ playback control, microphone: $30 shipped (Reg. $60)
Westinghouse Unplug Bluetooth speaker w/ hands-free calling: $30 shipped (Reg. $65)
Sony 3D Blu-ray player with WiFi streaming $89 shipped (Reg. $140)
HP Chromebook 11.6″ 1.70GHz, 2GB RAM, pre-order $10 off: $270 shipped
The best Apple-certified (MFi) Lightning cables in various lengths, colors, and styles

Mac software bundles:

The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $40 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.
Design Bundler #2 with Premium Photoshop Layer Styles and 4 other Mac apps – Name your own price (ends tonight)
The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330
LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4

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Pricing in Japanese App Store to increase due to exchange rate fluctuations

Mark Gurman Oct 16 2013 - 11:50 am PT

Apple has informed App Store developers via email that it will be increasing the prices of App Store apps in the Japanese App Store on October 17th. It is already October 17th in Japan, so it’s likely that the new prices will propagate throughout the day. The increases are due to natural fluctuations in currency exchange rates across the world. Apple tells developers that the new Pricing Matrix will be available to view in iTunes Connect after the change occurs.

Review: Boxie for iPhone makes Dropbox management even easier

Sarah Guarino Oct 16 2013 - 11:00 am PT

Many of us keep files in the cloud using services like Dropbox. While Dropbox has a decent iPhone app, there are quite a few features that it lacks. Boxie is an intuitive and beautiful new Dropbox client that aims to alleviate some of those issues. From the ability to view any file’s previous revisions and restore deleted files to the simple drag-and-drop file manager, Boxie has a ton of advantages over the official Dropbox app.

Review: Weather Line is a simple way to track weather trends

Sarah Guarino Oct 16 2013 - 8:00 am PT

A beautiful new weather app called Weather Line launched this morning in the App Store. Weather Line is designed for iOS 7, and it adopts the updated design language and icons introduced in iOS 7’s native Weather app. The app is also compatible with iOS 6 for those using older devices like the iPhone 3GS or fourth-generation iPod touch. It provides a much deeper level of detail than you’ll find in the default Weather app.

Square launches Square Cash, allowing money transfers between anyone through email

Mike Beasley Oct 15 2013 - 6:26 pm PT

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Square has just launched a new service called Square Cash, which allows quick money transfers between any two parties using through an email. Contrary to what you might be expecting, you don’t need to sign up or get all of your friends onto Square Cash to share funds. Instead, you just need to link a debit card to your account.

TweetDeck for Mac updated with username autocomplete, a new tweet composer, and more

Mike Beasley Oct 15 2013 - 6:08 pm PT

Twitter updated its TweetDeck app for Mac today with a few new enhancements. The new version finally adds support for autocompletion of usernames when mentioning other users. Also new in the latest version is an in-line reply composer that allows you to create replies to tweets right in your timeline without having to open a new tweet panel.

Speaking of the tweet composer, it has been overhauled in this version. Instead of a popup window, the new composer has a column of its own with all of the usual options. The panel closes automatically as you send a tweet, but can be optionally set to stay open at all times, making composing a new tweet a much quicker process. In-line replies can also be “popped out” to the composer panel to apply additional options like scheduling. The new tweet panel also allows you to preview your tweet before you send it so that you know how it will look on the web and in Twitter’s official apps.

You can get TweetDeck for Mac for free from the Mac App Store.

Apple asks developers to begin submitting apps for OS X Mavericks ahead of October 22 event

Jordan Kahn Oct 15 2013 - 3:16 pm PT

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Ahead of its October 22nd event where the company is expected to unveil new iPads alongside other product announcements, Apple today asked developers to begin submitting apps optimized for OS X Mavericks.

Apple seeded the final Golden Master release of OS X Mavericks to developers along with the Xcode 5.0.1 GM seed earlier this month and today urged developers to download the latest builds to test and submit OS X Mavericks apps to the Mac App Store. The move is likely in preparation of public release and pricing details expected to be announced during Apple’s event on the 22nd.

Submit your OS X Mavericks apps today.

Make sure your app takes advantage of the great new features in OS X Mavericks when the world’s most advanced desktop operating system becomes available to millions of customers later this fall. Download OS X Mavericks GM seed and Xcode 5.0.1 GM seed, now available on the Mac Dev Center. Build your apps with these latest seeds, then test and submit them to the Mac App Store.

Mavericks offers app developers a lot of new features to take advantage of from new energy saving features like App Nap, to Apple’s new Sprite Kit game engine, enhanced multiple display support, and auto-renewable subscriptions.

Apple first showed off and announced OS X Mavericks earlier this year during its WWDC developer conference, but next week’s event will likely be the perfect venue to announce official pricing and release date info for the public.

We previously reported that OS X Mavericks will be available in late October.

9to5Toys Last Call: Free Sonos bridge w/ Play speaker, Angry Birds Go!, Lenmar iPhone 5 battery case $40, more

Oct 15 2013 - 3:00 pm PT