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Learn about the latest news for iOS, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV apps

Apps for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS power our modern world. 9to5Mac will update you on the latest news, review, and updates for all types of apps. “There’s an App for that”.

The term came became part of our vocabulary when Steve Jobs announced The App Store as part of the iPhone 2.0 software update in 2008.

Over the years, the term has become as common as kleenex for describing applications on all of our devices. Apple’s platforms have apps for just about anything from finance, banking, sports, social media, podcasting, music, and more. We have a guide for helping you discover the best ones as well. Apps are now on everything from our TV, to our smartphones, on our laptops, and all the way down to our wrists.

As new ones are released or existing ones have major updates, the team here at 9to5Mac will bring you the latest news and reviews. If you want to follow along with video footage, be sure to follow 9to5Mac on YouTube. Scroll down below our latest updates on all things relating to applications on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.

Nintendo claims non-Mario games chosen for mobile launch to broaden appeal of brand

Ben Lovejoy May 3 2016 - 4:46 am PT

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Many Nintendo fans were disappointed when the company chose to launch a new game Miitomo for its first move into mobile, rather than the popular Super Mario series. The company later revealed that it will be bringing existing Nintendo game franchises to iOS later this year, but again, no sign of Mario. Instead, we can expect Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem.

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Quitter: a new Mac app from the creator of Instapaper [Video]

Jeff Benjamin May 2 2016 - 1:23 pm PT

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Marco Arment is well known for working at Tumblr, creating Instapaper and Overcast, and for being a fairly prolific podcaster. Needless to say, he’s dabbled his toes in lot of different areas. One area that has remained virtually untouched by Arment is, oddly enough, the Mac.

As someone whose name is so synonymous with iOS development, it’s surprising that Quitter, a brand new app based around auto-quitting distracting apps after a set period of inactivity, is Arment’s first app release for the Mac.
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eBay refreshing mobile apps with updated design + speed improvements

Greg Barbosa May 2 2016 - 10:00 am PT

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eBay has begun rolling out major UI and overall app improvements to its mobile applications today. Most notable will be both iOS and Android apps seeing a redesign of the main navigation menu. Previous versions of both mobile apps utilized a custom navigation menu: a mix between a top navigation bar and hamburger menu. The app update rolling out from today utilizes standard UI navigation elements for both iOS and Android. Android will be seeing the update released today, and the iOS update will be available in the coming days.

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9to5Toys Last Call: iPad mini 4 $299, 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro $1,600, Huawei Smartwatch $250, more

Trevor Daugherty May 2 2016 - 9:30 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, UE’s Roll, is down to $50 shipped (Orig. $100)

SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
Take to the skies w/ DJI’s Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter for $399 (Reg. $499)
PureVPN is the world’s fastest VPN: $59 (Orig. $286)
Kindle First eBook freebies for May: The Butterfly Garden, About the Night, more
Green Deals: 4-Pack of BR30 9W 4000K LED Flood Lights $24 (Reg. $33), more
Magicfly Tens Unit and Pulse Massager: $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
OXO Stainless Steel Measuring Cups w/ Magnetic Snaps $15 (Reg. $20)

Best Buy’s latest Apple sale takes $100 off iPad mini 4, up to $100 off Apple Watch & $25 off Apple TV

Apple 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro (Newest Version) 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB: $1,600 shipped (Reg. $1,999)

Save up to $150 on Huawei Watch for iOS/Android, prices start at $250 shipped: Mesh Band $300 (Reg. $400), more

Amazon Gold Box – Anker SoundCore Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

Anker’s new 60W USB-C/A 5-port charger can quickly refuel your MacBook, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Dragon Hills goes free for the very first time ($2 value)

Mos Speedrun 2 for iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $2)

Star Wars Pinball for iOS goes free for the first time in nearly a year (Reg. $2)

Star Wars KOTOR for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)

Air Display 3 for iOS gets its first price drop to $10 (Reg. $15)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Amazon’s already insanely low-priced 7-inch Fire tablet gets a fresh 20% discount, now just $40 Prime shipped

This 32-inch Sony 720p HDTV is perfect for your bedroom or office at $148 (Reg. $170+)
Smartphone Accessories: GOOLOO Jump Starter Power Bank $30, more
Daily Deals: Insignia Soundbar w/ Bluetooth $50, more
Games/Apps: Tom Clancy’s The Division $50, Yoshi’s World $40, iOS freebies, more
Here’s our first official look at the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare trailer [Video]
Crayola products 40% off: Adult coloring books w/ colored pencils $15 (Reg. $25), more
Add this highly-rated LED Headlamp w/ Motion Sensor to your tool box for $10 (Reg. $15)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

iOttie’s latest Easy One Touch Mini Car Mounts for iPhone/Android: $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Super-inexpensive 1080P HDTVs at Walmart: Vizio 24″ Smart (refurb): $90, more
Samsung 55-inch 4K 3D 240CMR Smart LED UHDTV: $998 (Reg. $1,500+), more
Games/Apps: Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack from $30, iOS freebies, more
LG Google Nexus 5X 16GB 5.2-Inch LTE Unlocked Smartphone: $240 shipped
Super-inexpensive 1080P HDTVs at Walmart: Vizio 24″ Smart (refurb): $90, more
Samsung 55-inch 4K 3D 240CMR Smart LED UHDTV: $998 (Reg. $1,500+), more
Games/Apps: Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack from $30, iOS freebies, more
LG Google Nexus 5X 16GB 5.2-Inch LTE Unlocked Smartphone: $240 shipped
Take $5 off your next $100 purchase at ebay with this email giftcard from Paypal
Green Deals: KMASHI 8000mAh/400A Car Jump Starter/Power Bank $33 (Reg. $40), more
Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked) for $560 shipped (Reg. $695)
Scoring a solid smartphone w/year plan phone starts at $60 from Freedompop
OXO Good Grips Deals: Complete Grate & Slice Set $22 (Reg. $30), more
Home: Gorilla Garden Dump Cart $99 (Reg. $130), more
Treat your Apple Watch with Nomad accessories: Nomad Pod battery pack $34 (Orig. $60)
Networking: D-Link 802.11ac Wireless Router $25 (Reg. $30+), more
Transcend storage upgrades: 512GB Thunderbolt SSD $284, 256GB Expansion Card $170, more
iHome SmartPlug with HomeKit, Alexa and Nest support: $25 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $40)
Spring Cleaning: storage solutions you need for a perfectly organized garage
Grab Kaskade’s Automatic as a free MP3 download + $1 albums from Ed Sheeran, more
Keysmart provides multi-tool-style storage for your keys: $16 (Orig. $22)
Add five remote control outlets to your setup w/ Etekcity’s best-selling kit: $21 (Reg. $30)
Green Deals: Ryobi Cordless String Trimmer + Blower $80 (Reg. $130), more
Motorola Arris SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (Refurb) $30 (Orig. up to $100)
VRS Cases in a variety of styles for Galaxy S7/LG G5/Nexus 6P & more: $5 Prime shipped

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look

New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone

Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long
The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone
Ilumi extends its line of Bluetooth-connected smart lightbulbs to outdoor spaces
SanDisk’s new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad sports a fresh design and speed boost
Bang & Olufsen’s new A1 Bluetooth speaker brings 24-hour playback and USB-C charging
Edelkrone wants to replace your tripod with its slick new camera stand

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Comment: Atari co-founder’s ‘easy to learn, difficult to master’ approach may just be the missing link in mobile gaming

Ben Lovejoy May 2 2016 - 5:27 am PT

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Breakout – the Atari game created by Steve Wozniak & Steve Jobs

I’m not much of a gamer, but I think Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell may have put his finger on what is often missing from mobile games – a lesson he last week told the Guardian many have yet to learn from the early arcade games.

“When you look at mobile and arcade gaming, they’re identical,” Bushnell says. “Mobile has some of the same game constraints for the player, and that ‘easy to learn, and difficult to master’ metric.” This common phrase is, as it happens, known as ‘Bushnell’s law’ – he first uttered it in 1971 while making his preliminary steps into the arcade business with seminal coin-op Computer Space.com

That lesson – dating back to the days when Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak created Breakout for Atari – was something arcade games designers had to learn if they wanted to get people first to try a game and then to keep feeding in the coins …

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Developer hacks Apple Watch to boot and run Windows 95

Benjamin Mayo Apr 30 2016 - 2:25 am PT

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Developer Nick Lee has managed to hack a working version of Windows 95 onto his Apple Watch. The utility of this is close to zero — but it is hilarious to watch. It highlights how smart wristwatches like Apple Watch are now as powerful as (if not more than) desktop computers from the turn of the century. Watch the full video of the ‘microsoftOS’ Apple Watch in action after the jump …

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9to5Toys Last Call: 11” MacBook Air 256GB $850, Mini DisplayPort/HDMI adapter $5, iOttie Car Mount $13, more

Trevor Daugherty Apr 29 2016 - 9:30 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Mos Speedrun 2 for iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $2)

New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone
Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look
Green Deals: KMASHI 8000mAh/400A Car Jump Starter/Power Bank $33 (Reg. $40), more
Samsung Galaxy S7 32GB (unlocked) for $560 shipped (Reg. $695)
Over 30% off select Guitars and Amps: Marshall Micro Amp $36 (Reg. $45), more
Scoring a solid smartphone w/year plan phone starts at $60 from Freedompop
OXO Good Grips Deals: Complete Grate & Slice Set $22 (Reg. $30), more
Home: Gorilla Garden Dump Cart $99 (Reg. $130), more

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Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB from $850 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $1,099), more

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 or $1,150 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499), more

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Sabrent DA-MDHA Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapter w/4K Support): $5 shipped

iOttie’s latest Easy One Touch Mini Car Mounts for iPhone/Android: $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in all colors for $820 shipped (Reg. $1,079)

Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB: from $1,450 (Reg. $1,799)

Apple 21-inch Retina 4K iMac 3.1GHz/8GB/1TB (newest version): from $1,150 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499)

Anker’s new 60W USB-C/A 5-port charger can quickly refuel your MacBook, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Dragon Hills goes free for the very first time ($2 value)

Star Wars Pinball for iOS goes free for the first time in nearly a year (Reg. $2)

Star Wars KOTOR for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)

Alto’s Adventure for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $1 (Reg. $3)

Air Display 3 for iOS gets its first price drop to $10 (Reg. $15)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Toshiba Canvio 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive $80 shipped (Reg. $100)

Super-inexpensive 1080P HDTVs at Walmart: Vizio 24″ Smart (refurb): $90, more
Samsung 55-inch 4K 3D 240CMR Smart LED UHDTV: $998 (Reg. $1,500+), more
Daily Deals: Keurig K250 Brewer $75, D-Link Wi-Fi Audio Extender w/ AirPlay $30, more
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 10400mAh Power Bank w/ Quick Charge 2.0 $15, more
Watch & play w/ your pets from your smartphone w/ Petcube’s camera: $137 (Reg. $199)
Games/Apps: Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack from $30, iOS freebies, more
LG Google Nexus 5X 16GB 5.2-Inch LTE Unlocked Smartphone: $240 shipped
Take $5 off your next $100 purchase at ebay with this email giftcard from Paypal
Magazine subs from $4.50/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Dwell, Forbes, more
Crest 3D Professional White Strips + Extra 1-hr. Kits $30, more
Rubbermaid 22-piece Glass Storage Set w/ Lids $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $45)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Treat your Apple Watch with Nomad accessories: Nomad Pod portable battery pack $34 (Orig. $60, CA Tax only), more

Networking: D-Link 802.11ac Wireless Router $25 (Reg. $30+), PowerLine Kit w/ Wi-Fi Extender $80, more

Transcend storage upgrades: 512GB Thunderbolt SSD $284, 256GB Expansion Card $170, more
iHome SmartPlug with HomeKit, Alexa and Nest support: $25 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $40)
Spring Cleaning: storage solutions you need for a perfectly organized garage
Grab Kaskade’s Automatic as a free MP3 download + $1 albums from Ed Sheeran, more
Keysmart provides multi-tool-style storage for your keys: $16 (Orig. $22)
Add five remote control outlets to your setup w/ Etekcity’s best-selling kit: $21 (Reg. $30)
Green Deals: Ryobi Cordless String Trimmer + Blower $80 (Reg. $130), more
Motorola Arris SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (Refurb) $30 (Orig. up to $100)
VRS Cases in a variety of styles for Galaxy S7/LG G5/Nexus 6P & more: $5 Prime shipped
Free PS Plus Games for May: Tropico 5, Table Top Racing World Tour, more
Green Deals: Amazon’s best-selling outdoor solar light $12 or 2 for $24, more
JBL OnBeat 50W Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning Dock: $115 shipped (Orig. $400)
Seiki 42-inch 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs $225 shipped (Reg. $349), more
Garmin vívofit Activity Tracker in multiple colors w/ Heart Rate Monitor: $50 (Reg. $80)
Smartphone Accessories: Vinsic 20000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank $37 (Reg. $45), more
Fashion: PUMA Private Sale up to 75% off – dryCELL Polo Shirt $25 (Reg. $35+), more
Humble Nintendo Bundle Pay What You Want: Retro City Rampage, Shantae, more
Best Buy offers $1 iPhone 6s (16GB) on Sprint (Reg. $199), or $100 gift card w/ installment plan
Home Theater: Yamaha 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay + Bluetooth $479 (Reg. $700), more
Bobine flexible charging stands for iPhone/Apple Watch starting at $18 (Orig $25)
Oittm Apple Watch stand/charger $25, Solar Case for iPhone SE $18, more
Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11.6″ Notebook (Refurb) $100 shipped (Orig. $190)
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for May: Peggle, Defense Grid 2, Costume Conquest 2, more
Green Deals: GRDE Super Bright LED Headset w/ Rechargeable Batteries $20, more
Command hooks, hangers & more up to 55% off: 40-Pack cable clips $26 (Reg. $32+)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa

The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches

Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long
The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone
Ilumi extends its line of Bluetooth-connected smart lightbulbs to outdoor spaces
SanDisk’s new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad sports a fresh design and speed boost
Bang & Olufsen’s new A1 Bluetooth speaker brings 24-hour playback and USB-C charging
Edelkrone wants to replace your tripod with its slick new camera stand
VIZIO introduces the new M-Series with an updated design and 4K HDR displays
DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent
Samsung goes big with the “world’s first” bezel-less curved 4K Ultra HDTV

VideoTweet: Share videos from Final Cut Pro X to Twitter [Video]

Jeff Benjamin Apr 29 2016 - 9:03 am PT

9 Comments

VideoTweet is a new utility from the folks over at Arctic Whiteness that brings Twitter sharing to Final Cut Pro X. Appearing as a destination within Final Cut Pro X’s export options, it’s a quick way to get video from a project to your Twitter followers.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Studio Headphones $140, Apple Watch Portable Charger $34, JBL Bluetooth Speaker $50, more

Justin Kahn Apr 28 2016 - 9:31 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

App Store Free App of the Week: Dragon Hills goes free for the very first time ($2 value)

Anker’s new 60W USB-C/A 5-port charger can quickly refuel your MacBook, more
Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
Add five remote control outlets to your setup w/ Etekcity’s best-selling kit: $21 (Reg. $30)
Green Deals: Ryobi Cordless String Trimmer + Blower $80 (Reg. $130), more
Sports/Fitness: Biofreeze’s best selling gel muscle relief $30 (Reg. $40+), more
Home: Cuisinart Wood Chip Food Smoker for any BBQ $10 (Reg. $15+), more
Amazon Gold Box – Mother’s Day Cricut Design Cutter Bundle $145, more

Headphones: Beats Studio Over-Ear in four colors $140 (Reg. $200+), Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear $80, more

Treat your Apple Watch with Nomad accessories: Nomad Pod portable battery pack $34 (Orig. $60, CA Tax only), more

Daily Deals: JBL Charge Portable Bluetooth Speaker (refurb) $50, Amazon Fire TV Stick $35, more

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in all colors for $820 shipped (Reg. $1,079)

Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB: from $1,450 (Reg. $1,799)

Apple 21-inch Retina 4K iMac 3.1GHz/8GB/1TB (newest version): from $1,150 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 or $1,150 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499), more

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (early 2015) from $700 shipped w/ .edu (Orig. $999)

Star Wars Pinball for iOS goes free for the first time in nearly a year (Reg. $2)

Star Wars KOTOR for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)

App Store Free App of the Week: Readdle’s Calendars 5 for iOS goes free for the first time in years (Reg. up to $7)

Air Display 3 for iOS gets its first price drop to $10 (Reg. $15)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Networking: D-Link 802.11ac Wireless Router $25 (Reg. $30+), PowerLine Kit w/ Wi-Fi Extender $80, more

ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20000mAh External Battery Pack $20 (Reg. $40)
Smartphone Accessories: Anker Aluminum Bluetooth Speaker $16 (Reg $36), more
Spring Cleaning: storage solutions you need for a perfectly organized garage
Alto’s Adventure for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $1 (Reg. $3)
Games/Apps: Fallout 4 $30, GTA V $35, iOS freebies, more
Grab Kaskade’s Automatic as a free MP3 download + $1 albums from Ed Sheeran, more
Keysmart provides multi-tool-style storage for your keys: $16 (Orig. $22)
Android Games: Star Wars Pinball $0.10, LEGO Star Wars Complete Saga $1

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Add Apple CarPlay integration to your vehicle w/ this Pioneer Receiver: $350 (Orig. $600)

iHome SmartPlug with HomeKit, Alexa and Nest support: $25 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $40)

Transcend storage upgrades for your Mac: 512GB Portable Thunderbolt SSD $284, 256GB Expansion Card $170, more

Motorola Arris SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (Refurb) $30 (Orig. up to $100)
VRS Cases in a variety of styles for Galaxy S7/LG G5/Nexus 6P & more: $5 Prime shipped
Free PS Plus Games for May: Tropico 5, Table Top Racing World Tour, more
Green Deals: Amazon’s best-selling outdoor solar light $12 or 2 for $24, more
JBL OnBeat 50W Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning Dock: $115 shipped (Orig. $400)
Seiki 42-inch 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs $225 shipped (Reg. $349), more
Garmin vívofit Activity Tracker in multiple colors w/ Heart Rate Monitor: $50 (Reg. $80)
Smartphone Accessories: Vinsic 20000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank $37 (Reg. $45), more
Fashion: PUMA Private Sale up to 75% off – dryCELL Polo Shirt $25 (Reg. $35+), more
Humble Nintendo Bundle Pay What You Want: Retro City Rampage, Shantae, more
Best Buy offers $1 iPhone 6s (16GB) on Sprint (Reg. $199), or $100 gift card w/ installment plan
Home Theater: Yamaha 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay + Bluetooth $479 (Reg. $700), more
Bobine flexible charging stands for iPhone/Apple Watch starting at $18 (Orig $25)
Oittm Apple Watch stand/charger $25, Solar Case for iPhone SE $18, more
Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11.6″ Notebook (Refurb) $100 shipped (Orig. $190)
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for May: Peggle, Defense Grid 2, Costume Conquest 2, more
Green Deals: GRDE Super Bright LED Headset w/ Rechargeable Batteries $20, more
Command hooks, hangers & more up to 55% off: 40-Pack cable clips $26 (Reg. $32+)
Free Chipotle burrito w/ the purchase of a $25 Gift card, BOGO free items for teachers
Twelve South HiRise Deluxe Stand for iPhone & iPad w/ Lightning cable: $40 (Reg. $60)
Onkyo 5.1-Channel 4K Receiver/Speaker Package w/ Bluetooth $300 shipped (Reg. $400)
Gift Cards up to 20% off w/ email delivery: AMC Theatres, Regal Movies, much more
The entire Lifeline text adventure trilogy for Android is down to $0.10/ea. (Reg. $3)
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: top-picks your mom will love to unwrap this year
Ultra HD 4K Displays: Panasonic 50-inch 60Hz Smart TV $500 (Reg. $600+), more
Amazon Kindle e-Readers from $60 shipped, Paperwhite $100, more
Limited edition Moto X Pure designed by Jonathan Adler down to $300 (Reg. $475)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40X Over-Ear Headphones + FiiO E6 Amp: $82 ($105 value)
Adonit Jot Pro Fine Point Stylus for iPad, iPhone & Android devices: $22 (Reg. $30)
LG ChromeBase 22″ 1080p All-in-One Cloud Desktop: $229 shipped (Reg. $300)
Amazon adds new color options and storage to its insane $50 7-inch Fire Tablet lineup
Fashion- 20% off dresses by Adrianna Papell, Donna Morgan & more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty

This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long

The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone
Ilumi extends its line of Bluetooth-connected smart lightbulbs to outdoor spaces
SanDisk’s new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad sports a fresh design and speed boost
Bang & Olufsen’s new A1 Bluetooth speaker brings 24-hour playback and USB-C charging
Edelkrone wants to replace your tripod with its slick new camera stand
VIZIO introduces the new M-Series with an updated design and 4K HDR displays
DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent
Samsung goes big with the “world’s first” bezel-less curved 4K Ultra HDTV
LEGO reveals a massive 1,600 piece Minecraft set loaded with zombies, more
Improve your kitchen skills with the best under $10 utensils

PBS Kids Games app debuts with free educational content, no in-app purchases

Zac Hall Apr 28 2016 - 6:45 am PT

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iPhones and iPads can be great educational tools and sources of entertainment for kids, but finding appropriate games and content can be tricky sometimes. PBS is helping make that easier with its new PBS Kids Games mobile apps for iOS and Android.

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Apple’s CareKit has launched, four apps available today, more will follow

Ben Lovejoy Apr 28 2016 - 4:24 am PT

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Following on from HealthKit and ResearchKit, Apple has today launched its third medical framework, CareKit. First announced last month, CareKit allows users to collect medical data that can be shared with physicians and other carers to provide an accurate log of symptoms and signs to assist with diagnosis and treatment.

The more you know about your health, the better you can look after it. With the right tools, you can play an active role in managing your own health. That’s why we created CareKit — an open source software framework enabling developers to build apps that help you manage your medical conditions. Rather than relying solely on doctor visits, you’ll be able to regularly track your symptoms and medications, and even share the information with your care team for a bigger — and better — picture of your health.

Four CareKit apps are available as of today …

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Philips releases dramatically improved Hue mobile app to control connected lights

Zac Hall Apr 27 2016 - 11:29 pm PT

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I’ve been using Philips Hue white and color ambience lights around my house since they gained HomeKit support last fall, but the mobile apps that control the lights have never felt top notch. Earlier this week, Philips moved its Hue mobile apps to legacy status with a name change and icon tweak, and today Hue users are finally getting their hands on the latest and greatest Philips Hue apps for iOS and Android. The design improvements alone are dramatic and worth the wait, but Philips packs in some new features and tricks as well.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Apple 27-inch iMac from $1,450, Audio-Technica Headphones $99, Star Wars Pinball free, more

Trevor Daugherty Apr 27 2016 - 9:31 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in all colors for $820 shipped (Reg. $1,079)

Add Apple CarPlay integration to your vehicle w/ this Pioneer Receiver: $350 (Orig. $600)
iHome SmartPlug with HomeKit, Alexa and Nest support: $25 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $40)
Motorola Arris SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (Refurb) $30 (Orig. up to $100)
VRS Cases in a variety of styles for Galaxy S7/LG G5/Nexus 6P & more: $5 Prime shipped
Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
Free PS Plus Games for May: Tropico 5, Table Top Racing World Tour, more
This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long
Sports/Fitness: Thirty48 Compression Arm Sleeves $10 (Reg. $20), more
Home: Oster Belgian Waffle Maker $16 (Orig. $25), more
Green Deals: Amazon’s best-selling outdoor solar light $12 or 2 for $24, more
Up to 35% off iSonic ultrasonic jewelry/other cleaners: F3900 $29 (Reg. $40+), more

Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB: from $1,450 (Reg. $1,799)

Apple 21-inch Retina 4K iMac 3.1GHz/8GB/1TB (newest version): from $1,150 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499)

Audio-Technica’s best selling ATH-M50x Pro Headphones + $30 VUDU Credit & more: $99 shipped ($160+ value)

Star Wars Pinball for iOS goes free for the first time in nearly a year (Reg. $2)

Star Wars KOTOR for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 or $1,150 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499), more

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (early 2015) from $700 shipped w/ .edu (Orig. $999)

App Store Free App of the Week: Readdle’s Calendars 5 for iOS goes free for the first time in years (Reg. up to $7)

Air Display 3 for iOS gets its first price drop to $10 (Reg. $15)

The best accessories for Apple’s 12-inch MacBook: USB-C cables, hubs, flash storage, more

Apple drops the price on refurbished 12-inch MacBooks, now start at $929 shipped

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Daily Deals: APC Back-UPS 450VA Network UPS $35, more

JBL OnBeat 50W Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning Dock: $115 shipped (Orig. $400)
Seiki 42-inch 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs $225 shipped (Reg. $349), more
Garmin vívofit Activity Tracker in multiple colors w/ Heart Rate Monitor: $50 (Reg. $80)
Games/Apps: Rainbow Six Siege from $29, PlayStation Plus 1-yr. $40, iOS freebies, more
Smartphone Accessories: Vinsic 20000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank $37 (Reg. $45), more
Fashion: PUMA Private Sale up to 75% off – dryCELL Polo Shirt $25 (Reg. $35+), more
Amazon Gold Box 50% off Skechers Footwear: Leather Chukka Boot $69, more
Humble Nintendo Bundle Pay What You Want: Retro City Rampage, Shantae, more
Amazon Gold Box – up to 50% off Handbags & Wallets by Kate Spade, Rebecca Minkoff & more

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Transcend storage upgrades for your Mac: 512GB Portable Thunderbolt SSD $284, 256GB Expansion Card $170, more

Best Buy offers $1 iPhone 6s (16GB) on Sprint (Reg. $199), or $100 gift card w/ installment plan
Home Theater: Yamaha 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay + Bluetooth $479 (Reg. $700), more
Panasonic 65″ 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV $999 (Reg. $1,250), more
Bobine flexible charging stands for iPhone/Apple Watch starting at $18 (Orig $25)
Oittm Apple Watch stand/charger $25, Solar Case for iPhone SE $18, more
Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11.6″ Notebook (Refurb) $100 shipped (Orig. $190)
Motor Trend mag w/ digital access 4-yr. sub for just $12 shipped (Reg. up to $40)
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for May: Peggle, Defense Grid 2, Costume Conquest 2, more
Green Deals: GRDE Super Bright LED Headset w/ Rechargeable Batteries $20, more
Command hooks, hangers & more up to 55% off: 40-Pack cable clips $26 (Reg. $32+)
Free Chipotle burrito w/ the purchase of a $25 Gift card, BOGO free items for teachers
Twelve South HiRise Deluxe Stand for iPhone & iPad w/ Lightning cable: $40 (Reg. $60)
Dock your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch with this Rosewood Desk Stand for $20 Prime shipped
Onkyo 5.1-Channel 4K Receiver/Speaker Package w/ Bluetooth $300 shipped (Reg. $400)
Beats Pill+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning charging: $166 shipped (Reg. $230)
Gift Cards up to 20% off w/ email delivery: AMC Theatres, Regal Movies, much more
The entire Lifeline text adventure trilogy for Android is down to $0.10/ea. (Reg. $3)
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: top-picks your mom will love to unwrap this year
Ultra HD 4K Displays: Panasonic 50-inch 60Hz Smart TV $500 (Reg. $600+), more
Amazon Kindle e-Readers from $60 shipped, Paperwhite $100, more
Limited edition Moto X Pure designed by Jonathan Adler down to $300 (Reg. $475)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40X Over-Ear Headphones + FiiO E6 Amp: $82 ($105 value)
Adonit Jot Pro Fine Point Stylus for iPad, iPhone & Android devices: $22 (Reg. $30)
LG ChromeBase 22″ 1080p All-in-One Cloud Desktop: $229 shipped (Reg. $300)
Amazon adds new color options and storage to its insane $50 7-inch Fire Tablet lineup
Fashion- 20% off dresses by Adrianna Papell, Donna Morgan & more

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Ilumi extends its line of Bluetooth-connected smart lightbulbs to outdoor spaces
SanDisk’s new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad sports a fresh design and speed boost
Bang & Olufsen’s new A1 Bluetooth speaker brings 24-hour playback and USB-C charging
Edelkrone wants to replace your tripod with its slick new camera stand
VIZIO introduces the new M-Series with an updated design and 4K HDR displays
DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent
Samsung goes big with the “world’s first” bezel-less curved 4K Ultra HDTV
LEGO reveals a massive 1,600 piece Minecraft set loaded with zombies, more
Improve your kitchen skills with the best under $10 utensils

CloudMagic’s Sender Profile helps you discover more about your contacts

Greg Barbosa Apr 27 2016 - 6:00 am PT

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Email apps are a dime a dozen at this point, and each one is continuously attempting to compete with others in any way they can. Today, CloudMagic takes their app one step further in a small, but significant way. With Sender Profile, CloudMagic will now be able to quickly show you more information on the contact emailing you using various social media sources.

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Add 30 artsy filters to OS X Photos with this free Macphun extension

Benjamin Mayo Apr 27 2016 - 4:48 am PT

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Photos on OS X includes eight photo filters as standard to jazz up images with some creative and nostalgic effects. Macphun is today releasing a free Photos Extension app that adds an additional 30 photo filters. It’s a really simple app that can be launched standalone or as an extension natively integrated in the Photos app Edit panels.

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Nintendo teases more iPhone games coming later this year, including Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem

Benjamin Mayo Apr 27 2016 - 3:48 am PT

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Having already released its first iPhone game Miitomo, a bespoke social networking game, Nintendo is now teasing the next round of games headed to the iPhone and iOS devices. Notably, unlike Miitomo, these are going to be versions of existing successful Nintendo franchises: Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem.

Although Animal Crossing is not quite on the same podium as Super Mario, it is still major first-party intellectual property for Nintendo to release on non-Nintendo consoles for the first time. The new smartphone and tablet titles are expected to be released later this year, around October.

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Instagram is quietly testing a major visual overhaul of its iOS app

Chance Miller Apr 26 2016 - 6:38 pm PT

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Instagram, following the controversial announcement that it would change the order in which images appear in user feeds, now appears to be testing a complete redesign of its app. Instagram has long stuck to the same classic design, but if this redesign rolls out to everyone, the app could finally move forward and fall into line with the design trends being adopted by many other apps.

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Redesigned YouTube Home tab recommends videos using deep neural networks

Abner Li Apr 26 2016 - 10:51 am PT

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YouTube is rolling out a redesigned Home interface for the iOS and Android app. The new design is cleaner and simpler, but also takes advantage of deep neural networks to better recommend videos for users to watch.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Retina MacBook Pro from $1,150, 4K iMac $1,150, 512GB Thunderbolt SSD $284, more

Justin Kahn Apr 26 2016 - 9:33 am PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Audio-Technica’s best selling ATH-M50x Pro Headphones + $30 VUDU Credit & more: $99 shipped ($160+ value)

Foscam 720P Indoor Wireless IP Security Camera $49 shipped (Reg. $60)
The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for May: Peggle, Defense Grid 2, Costume Conquest 2, more
Green Deals: GRDE Super Bright LED Headset w/ Rechargeable Batteries $20, more
Command hooks, hangers & more up to 55% off: 40-Pack cable clips $26 (Reg. $32+)
Amazon Gold Box – Mother’s Day gifts from Anne Klein, watches as low as $40 Prime shipped
Free Chipotle burrito w/ the purchase of a $25 Gift card, BOGO free items for teachers
Sports/Fitness: Rawlings Baseball Batting Helmet $15 (Orig. $25), more
Home: Ninja 3-in-1 Slow cooker $99 (Reg. $130), Oster Pro Blender + Smoothie Cup $56, more

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Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 or $1,150 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499), more

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (early 2015) from $700 shipped w/ .edu (Orig. $999)

Apple 21-inch Retina 4K iMac 3.1GHz/8GB/1TB (newest version): from $1,150 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499)

Transcend storage upgrades for your Mac: 512GB Portable Thunderbolt SSD $284, 256GB Expansion Card $170, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Readdle’s Calendars 5 for iOS goes free for the first time in years (Reg. up to $7)

Air Display 3 for iOS gets its first price drop to $10 (Reg. $15)

Star Wars KOTOR for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)

Upgrade Your Mac with 3 Great Apps: Scapple $9 (Orig. $15), STAMP Premium $5 (Orig. $10), Ghostnote $7 (Orig. $10)

Apple offers Day One 2 iOS journal app for free ($10 value)

The best accessories for Apple’s 12-inch MacBook: USB-C cables, hubs, flash storage, more

Apple drops the price on refurbished 12-inch MacBooks, now start at $929 shipped

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Best Buy offers $1 iPhone 6s (16GB) on Sprint (Reg. $199), or $100 gift card w/ installment plan

Home Theater: Yamaha 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay + Bluetooth $479 shipped (Reg. $700), more

Panasonic 65″ 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV $999 (Reg. $1,250), more
Bobine flexible charging stands for iPhone/Apple Watch starting at $18 (Orig $25)
Oittm Apple Watch stand/charger $25, Solar Case for iPhone SE $18, more
Games/Apps: Just Cause 3 from $33, Star Wars Pinball free, more
Daily Deals: BENRO Digital Aluminum Tripod $23, more
Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11.6″ Notebook (Refurb) $100 shipped (Orig. $190)
Motor Trend mag w/ digital access 4-yr. sub for just $12 shipped (Reg. up to $40)

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Twelve South HiRise Deluxe Stand for iPhone & iPad w/ Lightning + microUSB cables:$40 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

Dock your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch with this Rosewood Desk Stand for $20 Prime shipped

Onkyo 5.1-Channel 4K Receiver/Speaker Package w/ Bluetooth $300 shipped (Reg. $400)
Beats Pill+ Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning charging: $166 shipped (Reg. $230)
Gift Cards up to 20% off w/ email delivery: AMC Theatres, Regal Movies, much more
AUKEY Bluetooth Speaker $26, Trainium iPhone 6/s Clear Case $2, more
The entire Lifeline text adventure trilogy for Android is down to $0.10/ea. (Reg. $3)
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: top-picks your mom will love to unwrap this year
Ultra HD 4K Displays: Panasonic 50-inch 60Hz Smart TV $500 (Reg. $600+), more
Amazon Kindle e-Readers from $60 shipped, Paperwhite $100, more
Limited edition Moto X Pure designed by Jonathan Adler down to $300 (Reg. $475)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40X Over-Ear Headphones + FiiO E6 Amp: $82 ($105 value)
Adonit Jot Pro Fine Point Stylus for iPad, iPhone & Android devices: $22 (Reg. $30)
LG ChromeBase 22″ 1080p All-in-One Cloud Desktop: $229 shipped (Reg. $300)
Amazon adds new color options and storage to its insane $50 7-inch Fire Tablet lineup
Fashion- 20% off dresses by Adrianna Papell, Donna Morgan & more
Green Deals: Miracle-Gro AeroGarden LED w/ Seed Kit $70 (Reg. $100), more
Green Deals: Leviton 12-ft. 5kw Electric Vehicle Charger $350 (Reg. $400), more
LeapFrog Reading and Writing System $17 Prime shipped (Reg. $27+), more
Home: Philips Electric Toothbrush w/ glass charger $170 (Reg. $200), more
Sennheiser HD 600 Open-Back Pro Headphones + $150 Amazon gift card: $400 ($550 value)
Green Deals: Philips 100W A21 Dimmable LED Lightbulb $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more
Fashion: Banana Republic 50% off sale items, more

Review: Are these third-party $11 Apple Watch Sport bands any good? Turns out, they aren’t too bad.

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PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone looks to add affordable functionality

Ilumi extends its line of Bluetooth-connected smart lightbulbs to outdoor spaces
SanDisk’s new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad sports a fresh design and speed boost
Bang & Olufsen’s new A1 Bluetooth speaker brings 24-hour playback and USB-C charging
Edelkrone wants to replace your tripod with its slick new camera stand
VIZIO introduces the new M-Series with an updated design and 4K HDR displays
DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent
Samsung goes big with the “world’s first” bezel-less curved 4K Ultra HDTV
LEGO reveals a massive 1,600 piece Minecraft set loaded with zombies, more
Improve your kitchen skills with the best under $10 utensils
Some of the best SNES games of all-time hit Nintendo’s 3DS eShop
Amazon’s new $290 Kindle Oasis is a slim, luxury e-reader with months of battery life

Microsoft introducing Skype for Business Mac Preview w/ Outlook calendar integration

Zac Hall Apr 26 2016 - 8:59 am PT

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Microsoft is getting serious with the Mac today with its new Skype for Business preview for OS X. The new business-focused version of Skype for Mac runs on OS X El Capitan and focuses on creating an enterprise-friendly experience. IT professionals can request access to the new Skype for Business Mac Preview starting today.

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Google updates Hangouts for iPhone and iPad with new share extension, Low Power Mode enhancement

Zac Hall Apr 26 2016 - 8:50 am PT

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Google has released Hangouts version 9 for iPhone and iPad, bringing a native iOS share extension and new Low Power Mode functionality to the social app.

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Nokia is buying healthcare iPhone accessory maker Withings

Jordan Kahn Apr 26 2016 - 8:15 am PT

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Nokia announced today plans to purchase Withings, maker of many popular healthcare related accessories and companion apps for iPhones and other mobile devices.

The company said the 170 million Euro purchase would see Withings become part of its Nokia Technologies business and help jump-start its new efforts at Digital Health products.

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Dropbox Project Infinite will show all your cloud files in the Finder … without taking up any local space

Benjamin Mayo Apr 26 2016 - 5:08 am PT

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Dropbox is today announcing a new upcoming feature of its platform, codenamed Project Infinite. When Infinite rolls out, you’ll be able to see all your files and folders stored on Dropbox in the Finder, but they won’t take up any space until they are needed. The company is currently targeting the feature at business users.

This means your Dropbox storage can be far larger in total size than your local disk (as is common with modern setups of 1 TB Dropbox tiers and small SSDs) with on-demand instantaneous access to any file at any time over the Internet …

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Facebook reportedly developing standalone camera app w/ live streaming features

Jordan Kahn Apr 25 2016 - 11:26 am PT

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The Wall Street Journal reports Facebook is working on a new camera app separate from its main offerings that the company hopes will encourage increased sharing of photos and videos. The still in-development app in its current form opens immediately to a camera mode and there are plans to offer live streaming video functionality as well, according to the report:

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