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Minecraft developers Mojang today announced a new online gameplay feature coming soon to the Minecraft: Pocket Edition mobile apps called “Minecraft Realms.”

Realms aims to make it easy to play online with friends, sort of like desktop players have been doing for years running their own servers, but without having to do much more than set up a group of approved users:
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Yahoo Mail app updated with access to Dropbox, Google Drive, and GIFs from Tumblr

Jordan Kahn Apr 13 2016 - 12:13 pm PT

Yahoo Mail is getting a notable update today for iOS (and other mobile app users) that allows access to files stored in Google Drive, Dropbox, and GIFs on Tumblr. You can use the new feature to quickly attach a photo or other file from any of the supported services to emails.

Snapchat update adding motion tracking stickers on iOS and Android

Greg Barbosa Apr 13 2016 - 9:58 am PT

Snapchat has been on a roll lately introducing bigger and more creative updates to their social network. From introducing custom geofilters, to a massive overhaul in their chat system, they show no signs of slowing down. Today’s update takes video interactions a step further by allowing you to “pin” stickers and emojis to moving objects in video. The update will be rolling out to Android today and soon to iOS.

9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Pro 12.9-inch $670, APC UPS Battery Backup $20, Philips Hue Bundles from $56, more

Trevor Daugherty Apr 13 2016 - 9:30 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Jackery USB Power Banks: 6000mAh w/ MFi Lightning Cable $20 (Reg. $30), 20100mAh USB-C $36 (Reg. $50)

HOOK minimalistic iOS puzzle game goes free for today only (Reg. $1)
QNAP 2-Bay Personal Cloud NAS w/ DLNA & PLEX: $139 shipped (Reg. $179)
JBL Control One All-Weather Indoor/Outdoor Speakers w/ mounting brackets: $60 (Orig. $240)
The Lycan Powerbox is a robust solar generator with a swappable battery system
Sports/Fitness: Bushnell Laser-GPS Rangefinder $319 (Orig. $600), more
Green Deals: Esky Solar/Handcrank Radio + 1000mAh Power Bank $18 (Reg. $22), more
Home: TP-LINK Wi-Fi Smart Plug $23 (Reg. $30), more
Get your first month free of the comic subscription service Marvel Unlimited ($10 value)

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Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi in Silver: $670 shipped (Reg. $799), more

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in all colors: $860 shipped (Reg. $1,079)

Stay online when the power goes out with the APC Back-UPS Power Supply for $20 (Reg. $30)

Philips Hue Starter Kits (1st gen) w/ free shipping: Lux $56 (Orig. $80), White & Color $135 (Orig. $170)

Philips Hue discounted bundles: 4-pack A19 white & color bulbs (2nd gen) $199 shipped (Reg. $240), more

Amazon’s new $290 Kindle Oasis is a slim, luxury e-reader with months of battery life

Apple’s latest 256GB Retina MacBook Pro: $1,200 (Reg. $1,499) – $99 less than list price of 128GB model

Apple 12-inch MacBook w/ Retina display 1.2GHz/8GB/512GB: from $1,250 w/ .edu

What if I told you that you could get a great Apple Milanese Loop knockoff for a tenth of the price ($16 Prime shipped)?

Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $35)

App Store Free App of the Week: Cut the Rope Time Travel for iPhone and iPad goes free for the very first time (Reg. $1)

Anthill for iOS drops down to its lowest price in years: $1 (Reg. $2)

Apple’s Pay Once & Play 50% off iOS game sale: Transistor, Brothers, Rules!, Implosion, Radiation Island, more

Brothers A Tale of Two Sons iOS puzzle-adventure game gets its first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)

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

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Daily Deals: Canon MG5720 Printer Scanner & Copier with AirPrint $60, SanDisk Ultra Plus 64GB microSDXC Memory Card $25, more

Enhance your computer audio w/ Mackie’s CR4 50W Reference Speakers for $115 (Reg. $150)
Smartphone Accessories: Polk Boom Swimmer Bluetooth Speaker $20 (Reg. $30), more
Fashion: Patagonia up to 50% off – 1/4 Zip Pullover $64, Board shorts $39, more
HDTVs: Seiki 42-Inch 4K $225, VIZIO 24-inch Smart 1080p (Refurb) $90, more
Media: Shrek The Whole Story Blu-ray $20, iTunes movies $10 – The Big Short, more
Games/Apps: Dishonored Definitive from $15, iOS freebies, more
This 40-inch BÖHM Soundbar is loaded with inputs including Bluetooth: $71 (Reg. $119)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Green Deals: Aukey 12000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $25 (Reg. $30+), more

Samsung 48-inch Smart 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI + 2 USB ports: $450 (Reg. $800)

GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera: $297 shipped (Reg. $330+)
Green Deals: Aukey 12000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $25 (Reg. $30+), more
Twelve South brushed metal HiRise Apple Watch stand: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Huawei Watch Stainless Steel with Leather Strap + extra Mesh Band: $300 shipped ($449 value)
Free Kindle eBooks: 30 Interactive Brainteasers (Reg. $1), many more
Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones: $49 shipped (Reg. $69)
Audio-Technica’s best selling ATH-M50x studio headphones + FiiO A3 amp $130 ($180+ value)
Samsung HDTVs: 65-inch 1080p Smart $799, more
TP-Link Archer C7 AC Gigabit Wi-Fi Router + DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $110 (Reg. $145+)
Affordable RCA 4K Android TV will be available in June, starting at $499 for 50-inch model
Green Deals: 2-pack Litom LED Solar Outdoor Spotlights $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $35), more
Sports/Fitness: $50 Cabela’s gift card for $40 (20% off), more
Upgrade your TV audio w/ Sony’s Bluetooth 2.1-Ch. Soundbar System for $90 (Orig. $140)
Canvas Vintage-Style Messenger Bags: 15-inch $45 (Reg. $60), 13-inch $20 (Reg. $44), more
Green Deals: Aukey 20W Solar Dual-USB Port Charger $39 (Reg. $47), more
Bags: Tamrac Messenger for 15-inch MacBooks $25 (Reg. $43), more
Add Bluetooth to nearly any speaker w/ the Mpow Streambot Mini for $14 Prime shipped
LEGO Deals: Big Bang Theory Living Room $46, Minecraft Ender Dragon $49, more
Buy 3 accessories, save 20%: iPad Pro Keyboard $143, Apple Pencil $87, more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Impossible Project reveals its Polaroid-style analog camera with iOS connectivity

JBL’s new Reflect Aware C noise cancelling headphones are powered by USB Type-C

You probably won’t own Lytro’s new 755MP Cinema Camera but you’ll enjoy its benefits
GoPro’s new Omni Virtual Reality rig leverages six HERO4 Black action cameras
Epson’s latest ‘Small-in-One’ printer weighs in at a fraction of the competition
Twelve South introduces new TimePorter capsule for Apple Watch and charger
Ryobi’s new Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener has a Bluetooth speaker and more
Roku introduces a new quad-core streaming stick with a slimmed down design
Apogee releases its most affordable full-featured Mac recording interface yet
The Yecup 365 travel mug uses your iPhone to heat or cool your drink
ROAM-e follows you around in the sky and takes selfies on demand
Sprint customers can now (but probably shouldn’t) pay monthly for Amazon Prime
Seagate unveils the “world’s first” USB-powered 8TB desktop hard drive

Here’s everything Facebook announced at F8 that’s coming soon to your iPhone

Greg Barbosa Apr 12 2016 - 1:01 pm PT

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Facebook held its annual F8 developer’s conference today that laid out the foundation for what the company plans to accomplish as far out as the next ten years. Today’s keynote presentation focused more on what the next year at Facebook and its products would look like for customers. Putting a heavy emphasis on Messenger and Facebook Live, it’s fair to say that you’ll be seeing a lot of these changes coming to mobile very soon.

9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Pro 12.9″ 128GB Wi-Fi + Cell $860, MagSafe 2 Adapter $27, Cable Modems from $30, more

Justin Kahn Apr 12 2016 - 9:36 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Stay online when the power goes out with the APC Back-UPS Power Supply for $20 (Reg. $30)

Samsung 48-inch Smart 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI + 2 USB ports: $500 (Reg. $800)
GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera: $297 shipped (Reg. $330+)
Green Deals: Aukey 12000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $25 (Reg. $30+), more
Impossible Project reveals its Polaroid-style analog camera with iOS connectivity
JBL’s new Reflect Aware C noise cancelling headphones are powered by USB Type-C
Free Kindle eBooks: 30 Interactive Brainteasers (Reg. $1), many more
Sports/Fitness: ProForm Hybrid Elliptical Trainer $249 (Reg. $320+), more
Home: Collapsible 2-qt Food Strainer/Storage $6 (Reg. $12), more

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Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in all colors: $860 shipped (Reg. $1,079)

Daily Deals: Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter for 13-inch MacBook Pro $27, more

Save $120+/yr. by owning your cable modem: refurb Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 options from $30 shipped

Apple’s latest 256GB Retina MacBook Pro: $1,200 (Reg. $1,499) – $99 less than list price of 128GB model

Apple 12-inch MacBook w/ Retina display 1.2GHz/8GB/512GB: from $1,250 w/ .edu

What if I told you that you could get a great Apple Milanese Loop knockoff for a tenth of the price ($16 Prime shipped)?

Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $35)

App Store Free App of the Week: Cut the Rope Time Travel for iPhone and iPad goes free for the very first time (Reg. $1)

Anthill for iOS drops down to its lowest price in years: $1 (Reg. $2)

Apple’s Pay Once & Play 50% off iOS game sale: Transistor, Brothers, Rules!, Implosion, Radiation Island, more

Brothers A Tale of Two Sons iOS puzzle-adventure game gets its first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)

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

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Wireless Bluetooth Audio Stereo Receiver Adapter $17 Prime shipped, more

It’s free cone day at Ben & Jerry’s! Here’s how you can grab a dip on the house
Games/Apps: Ratchet & Clank (Prime only) $32, iOS freebies, more
Huawei Watch Stainless Steel with Leather Strap + extra Mesh Band: $300 shipped ($449 value)
Fashion: Haggar dress clothes 60+% off at Amazon, Tommy Hilfiger 40% off w/ free shipping

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Twelve South brushed metal HiRise Apple Watch stand: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

Philips Hue discounted bundles: 4-pack A19 white & color bulbs (2nd gen) $199 shipped (Reg. $240), more

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones: $49 shipped (Reg. $69)
Audio-Technica’s best selling ATH-M50x studio headphones + FiiO A3 amp $130 ($180+ value)
Samsung HDTVs: 65-inch 1080p Smart $799, more
TP-Link Archer C7 AC Gigabit Wi-Fi Router + DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $110 (Reg. $145+)
Affordable RCA 4K Android TV will be available in June, starting at $499 for 50-inch model
Green Deals: 2-pack Litom LED Solar Outdoor Spotlights $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $35), more
Sports/Fitness: $50 Cabela’s gift card for $40 (20% off), more
Upgrade your TV audio w/ Sony’s Bluetooth 2.1-Ch. Soundbar System for $90 (Orig. $140)
Canvas Vintage-Style Messenger Bags: 15-inch $45 (Reg. $60), 13-inch $20 (Reg. $44), more
Green Deals: Aukey 20W Solar Dual-USB Port Charger $39 (Reg. $47), more
Bags: Tamrac Messenger for 15-inch MacBooks $25 (Reg. $43), more
Add Bluetooth to nearly any speaker w/ the Mpow Streambot Mini for $14 Prime shipped
LEGO Deals: Big Bang Theory Living Room $46, Minecraft Ender Dragon $49, more
Mojang reveals 27 new skins for Minecraft Story mode, here’s how you can get them for free
Browse reddit like a boss with a free 3-month gold membership upgrade ($12 value)
iPhone SE and Galaxy S7/Edge cases in a variety of styles/colors from $3 shipped
Walmart launches iPhone SE $100 discount, other Apple/Samsung devices too!
Learn to build amazing apps with the Apple TV Developer Course: $19 (Orig. $199)
Buy 3 accessories, save 20%: iPad Pro Keyboard $143, Apple Pencil $87, more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

You probably won’t own Lytro’s new 755MP Cinema Camera but you’ll enjoy its benefits

GoPro’s new Omni Virtual Reality rig leverages six HERO4 Black action cameras
Epson’s latest ‘Small-in-One’ printer weighs in at a fraction of the competition
Twelve South introduces new TimePorter capsule for Apple Watch and charger
Ryobi’s new Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener has a Bluetooth speaker and more
Roku introduces a new quad-core streaming stick with a slimmed down design
Apogee releases its most affordable full-featured Mac recording interface yet
The Yecup 365 travel mug uses your iPhone to heat or cool your drink
ROAM-e follows you around in the sky and takes selfies on demand
Sprint customers can now (but probably shouldn’t) pay monthly for Amazon Prime
Seagate unveils the “world’s first” USB-powered 8TB desktop hard drive

Airmail lands on iPad with Touch ID support, iOS 9 multitasking, & much more

Zac Hall Apr 12 2016 - 6:44 am PT

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Airmail made its way from the Mac to the iPhone a couple of months ago, and today the popular email app is completing the suite and releasing the first version for iPad. Airmail for iPad supports keyboard shortcuts and iOS 9’s multitasking features like Split View and Slide Over, so you can triage email in Airmail and browse Safari or Twitter at the same time. And the free update includes loads of other new features for both the iPad and iPhone versions including Touch ID support, custom shortcuts, a new gesture for moving between messages, and tons of new integrations and improvements.

BBC launches iPlayer Kids, a child-friendly version of its popular iPad app

Ben Lovejoy Apr 12 2016 - 5:14 am PT

British parents have long known that handing your kids an iPad full of children’s TV shows is a good way to keep them ~~quiet for a while~~ appropriately entertained and informed. The BBC has made that job even easier today by launching a special iPlayer Kids app. The iPad app, which has a user-interface suitable for young children, features only age-appropriate TV shows.

The new child-friendly app is safe and easy to use. With over 10,000 episodes being made available this year alone, it has all of BBC Children’s world-class content in one place, allowing kids to discover and enjoy both new and old CBeebies and CBBC favourites including Wolfblood, Blue Peter, The Dumping Ground, Topsy & Tim and Go Jetters.

Each child in the family creates their own profile, complete with their age and a cartoon character to represent them, and the app them automatically filters the shows offered.

Pre-school children (under five) are only shown CBeebies content, while children over five are shown both CBBC and CBeebies content (customised to be suitable for their age).

The BBC says it created the app in recognition of the fact that children’s programs are the most popular genre watched through iPlayer.

Facebook Messenger iOS app now lets you share Dropbox files from within the app

Ben Lovejoy Apr 12 2016 - 4:11 am PT

It’s easy to drop recently-taken photos and videos into your Facebook Messenger chats directly from the camera roll, but it was less easy to share Dropbox files. This previously required you to open the Dropbox app first to grab a link to share.

Apple removes third-party Reddit clients from the App Store due to NSFW content

Chance Miller Apr 11 2016 - 9:21 pm PT

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Update: Users report that the removed Reddit clients are returning to the App Store as developers implement changes to remove the NSFW toggle.

Following the release of the official Reddit iOS app last week, Apple today has pulled a handful of third-party Reddit clients from the App Store. While the change appears to be unrelated to the launch of the official Reddit client, it’s a surprise nonetheless. As for its reasoning for removing the apps, Apple says they violate clause 18.2 of the App Review Guidelines, which relates to NSFW content…

9to5Toys Last Call: Crucial/Lexar Storage Sale – 1TB SSD $200, Leaf RSS Reader free, Philips Hue 4-pack $199, more

Trevor Daugherty Apr 11 2016 - 9:31 am PT

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’s latest 256GB Retina MacBook Pro: $1,200 (Reg. $1,499) – $99 less than list price of 128GB model

Apple 12-inch MacBook w/ Retina display 1.2GHz/8GB/512GB: from $1,250 w/ .edu
Twelve South brushed metal HiRise Apple Watch stand: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
Samsung HDTVs: 65-inch 1080p Smart $799, more
TP-Link Archer C7 AC Gigabit Wi-Fi Router + DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $110 (Reg. $145+)
Anthill for iOS drops down to its lowest price in years: $1 (Reg. $2)
You probably won’t own Lytro’s new 755MP Cinema Camera but you’ll enjoy its benefits
Affordable RCA 4K Android TV will be available in June, starting at $499 for 50-inch model
Green Deals: 2-pack Litom LED Solar Outdoor Spotlights $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $35), more
Sports/Fitness: $50 Cabela’s gift card for $40 (20% off), more
Home: Moen MotionSense faucets up to 60% off from $250, more

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Crucial/Lexar Gold Box: 1TB SSD: $200, 16GB RAM: $46, 128GB USB Stick: $25, much more

Leaf RSS News Reader for Mac goes free for the first time (Reg. $8+)

Philips Hue discounted bundles: 4-pack A19 white & color bulbs (2nd gen) $199 shipped (Reg. $240), more

Apple Watch Leather band knockoff in 5 colors for a tenth of the price ($14.49 Prime shipped)

What if I told you that you could get a great Apple Milanese Loop knockoff for a tenth of the price ($16 Prime shipped)?

Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $35)

Apple TV 4th gen: 32GB $109 (Reg. $149), 64GB $154 (Reg. $199) w/ VISA Checkout

App Store Free App of the Week: Cut the Rope Time Travel for iPhone and iPad goes free for the very first time (Reg. $1)

Apple’s Pay Once & Play 50% off iOS game sale: Transistor, Brothers, Rules!, Implosion, Radiation Island, more

Brothers A Tale of Two Sons iOS puzzle-adventure game gets its first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)

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

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Headphones: SOL REPUBLIC Tracks Air Bluetooth $60, Sennheiser Momentum Earbuds for iOS/Android $65, more

Networking: TP-Link Archer C7 AC Wi-Fi router + DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem $110 (Reg. $145+)
Garmin fēnix 2 GPS multi-sport watch w/ heart rate monitor $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
Upgrade your TV audio w/ Sony’s Bluetooth 2.1-Ch. Soundbar System for $90 (Orig. $140)
Games/Apps: Far Cry Primal $35, Xbox One Charging Dock $16, iOS freebies, more
Smartphone Accessories: Marsboy Portable Mini Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $15, more
Daily Deals: 1byone Belt-Drive 3-Speed Portable Stereo Turntable $57, more
Amazon Gold Box – AR Blue Clean 14 Amp Electric Pressure Washer $109 shipped (Reg. $150)
Canvas Vintage-Style Messenger Bags: 15-inch $45 (Reg. $60), 13-inch $20 (Reg. $44), more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Professional Studio Monitor Headphones: $49 shipped (Reg. $69)

Audio-Technica’s best selling ATH-M50x studio headphones + FiiO A3 amp $130 ($180+ value)

Green Deals: Aukey 20W Solar Dual-USB Port Charger $39 (Reg. $47), 1.3-Gallon Compost Bin $19 (Reg. $26), more

Bags: Tamrac Messenger for 15-inch MacBooks $25 (Reg. $43), more
Get a 2-Pack of Mr. Beams Wireless Motion-Sensing LED Lights for $16 (Reg. $22+), more
Add Bluetooth to nearly any speaker w/ the Mpow Streambot Mini for $14 Prime shipped
Smart 3D 120Hz HDTVs: Samsung 55-inch Curved 4K $1,449 (Reg. $2,000), more
Smartphone Accessories: Apple MFi Certified OLALA 13000mAh Power bank $32, more
PS4 Call of Duty Black Ops III Bundle + Sharp 43-inch Smart LED Roku TV: $500, more
DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter with built-in 2.7K camera: $629 (Reg. $730+)
Watch your TV from anywhere with the Sling Media Slingbox M1 for $90 shipped (Reg. $118)
Smartphone Accessories: GOOLOO Car Jump Starter Power Bank $64 (Reg. $100), more
LEGO Deals: Big Bang Theory Living Room $46, Minecraft Ender Dragon $49, more
Mojang reveals 27 new skins for Minecraft Story mode, here’s how you can get them for free
Browse reddit like a boss with a free 3-month gold membership upgrade ($12 value)
Green Deals: Philips hue LED Starter Bundle w/ HomeKit Bridge $170, more
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $60 (Orig. $400)
ESPN magazine + digital Insider access 1-year subscription: $4.50 (Reg. $26+)
iPhone SE and Galaxy S7/Edge cases in a variety of styles/colors from $3 shipped
Walmart launches iPhone SE $100 discount, other Apple/Samsung devices too!
Smartphone Accessories: Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III $249 (Reg. $300), more
Learn to build amazing apps with the Apple TV Developer Course: $19 (Orig. $199)
Buy 3 accessories, save 20%: iPad Pro Keyboard $143, Apple Pencil $87, more
Aukey Aluminum USB-C Hubs w/ Prime shipping: 7-ports for $19 or 4-ports for $8

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

GoPro’s new Omni Virtual Reality rig leverages six HERO4 Black action cameras

Epson’s latest ‘Small-in-One’ printer weighs in at a fraction of the competition
Twelve South introduces new TimePorter capsule for Apple Watch and charger
Ryobi’s new Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener has a Bluetooth speaker and more
Roku introduces a new quad-core streaming stick with a slimmed down design
Apogee releases its most affordable full-featured Mac recording interface yet
The Yecup 365 travel mug uses your iPhone to heat or cool your drink
ROAM-e follows you around in the sky and takes selfies on demand
Sprint customers can now (but probably shouldn’t) pay monthly for Amazon Prime
Seagate unveils the “world’s first” USB-powered 8TB desktop hard drive

App Store app prices and in-app purchases to rise in Norway due to exchange rate fluctuations

Benjamin Mayo Apr 10 2016 - 9:42 am PT

Periodically, Apple updates App Store prices in certain regions to account for global changes in exchange rates. Today, Apple has notified developers that it will be raising app prices for customers in Norway in response to currency fluctuations.

Microsoft releases updated Translator app for iPhone w/ offline support & Safari extension

Jordan Kahn Apr 8 2016 - 9:28 am PT

Microsoft is updating its Translator app today with some notable features, including support for offline translations, that could give it the upper hand on Google and the competition.

Microsoft releases Hub Keyboard for iOS with Office 365 integration

Greg Barbosa Apr 8 2016 - 7:46 am PT

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Microsoft Garage, Microsoft’s experimental projects team, has finally released their much anticipated Hub Keyboard for iOS today. This specific keyboard lacks the expected special one-handed typing mode, along with the previously reported Swype-like typing functionality. The latter feature may have been related to Microsoft’s recent purchase of SwiftKey, although it appears some of SwiftKey’s features made its way into Hub Keyboard in the form of autocompletion suggestions.

Another month, another Flash vulnerability … Adobe issues emergency update

Ben Lovejoy Apr 8 2016 - 4:02 am PT

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Less than a month after a critical Flash vulnerability allowed an attacker to take control of a Mac, Adobe has issued an emergency update for yet another critical flaw. The latest one is already being exploited by ransomware that encrypts Windows PCs, but while there’s no known exploit for OS X as yet, Adobe says that the same vulnerability exists on all platforms, and users should update immediately …

Facebook unveils ‘Messenger Codes,’ will reportedly launch chatbot & live chat APIs next week

Chance Miller Apr 7 2016 - 4:49 pm PT

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According to a new report from TechCrunch, Facebook is working with developers to build chatbots and Live Chat web plugins for business clients. The tools are said to be officially announced next week at the social network’s F8 conference. Chatbots will allow for businesses to offer automated response systems for responding to inquires from potential customers.

Microsoft introduces Evernote, Facebook and Wunderlist integration in Outlook with calendar apps

Edoardo Maggio Apr 7 2016 - 1:30 pm PT

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If there is one thing we learned from CEO Satya Nadella’s corporate restructuring of Microsoft over the last couple of years, it’s that he wants its services to be everywhere. And that doesn’t just mean apps like those in Office 365‘s suite keeping your productivity up even on non-Windows systems, but something that aims at a much deeper integration.

With today’s update rolling out for iOS and Android, the Outlook app is adding what the company calls “Calendar Apps”. While you could already see your calendar from within the dedicated tab inside the app, the new addition — which likely comes from the Sunrise acquisition — will allow services like Evernote, Facebook and Wunderlist to integrate as well…

Activity++ for iPhone and Apple Watch is an alternative dashboard for your fitness goals

Zac Hall Apr 7 2016 - 11:38 am PT

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Starting with iOS 9.3, third-party app developers can tap into Apple Watch activity data like move and stand goal progress as well as exercise duration. Developer David Smith has used that new capability to create an alternative dashboard to Apple’s Activity app on iPhone and Apple Watch. The new app is called Activity++ (following Pedometer++ and Sleep++) and it’s out for iPhone and Apple Watch today. Here’s what it offers:

GarageBand for Mac now works with Music Memos & Logic Remote, 2600+ Apple Loops and sounds added

Zac Hall Apr 7 2016 - 11:00 am PT

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There’s a nice GarageBand for OS X update out now awaiting Mac users. GarageBand 10.1.1 on the Mac gains the ability to work with Apple’s other music-related iPhone and iPad apps, plus the update adds over 2,600 new Apple Loops and sounds to work with, Apple says.

9to5Toys Last Call: Beats Solo2 Headphones $90, Digits calculator for iOS free, Bluetooth audio adapter $14, more

Justin Kahn Apr 7 2016 - 9:31 am PT

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’s Pay Once & Play 50% off iOS game sale: Transistor, Brothers, Rules!, Implosion, Radiation Island, more

Green Deals: Philips hue LED Starter Bundle w/ HomeKit Bridge $170, more
Epson’s latest ‘Small-in-One’ printer weighs in at a fraction of the competition
Twelve South introduces new TimePorter capsule for Apple Watch and charger
Logitech Ultrathin Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad mini 1/2/3: $17 (Orig. $80)
Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $60 (Orig. $400)
Up to 50% Off select Diamondback Kids’ Bikes: Insight Hybrid $200 (Reg. $280), more
ESPN magazine + digital Insider access 1-year subscription: $4.50 (Reg. $26+)
Sports/Fitness: Portable Outdoor USB LED Lantern $12 (Reg. up to $18), more
Home: Oral-B’s best selling Bluetooth Electric Toothbrush $100 (Orig. $220), more

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Beats Solo2 Wired On-Ear Headphones (multiple colors) $90 shipped (Orig. $200), more

Digits, the calculator for humans on iOS is now available for free (Reg. $4)

Add Bluetooth to nearly any speaker w/ the Mpow Streambot Mini for $14 Prime shipped

Apple Deals:

Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch Wi-Fi 128GB in all colors: $760 shipped (Reg. $949)

Apple 12-inch Retina MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB: $990 shipped (Reg. $1,299), more

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

Apple TV 4th gen: 32GB $109 (Reg. $149), 64GB $154 (Reg. $199) w/ VISA Checkout

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Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $35)

Cut the Rope Time Travel for iPhone and iPad goes free for the very first time (Reg. $1)

Brothers A Tale of Two Sons iOS puzzle-adventure game gets its first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)

Transistor action RPG for iOS matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)

App Store Free App of the Week: CHOMP interactive storybook goes free for the first time ($3 value)

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

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Onkyo’s 4K A/V Receiver and 5.1-Ch. Speaker bundle for $300 shipped (Reg. $400)
Games/Apps: Assassin’s Creed Syndicate $30, iOS freebies more
Mojang reveals 27 new skins for Minecraft Story mode, here’s how you can get them for free
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Amazon Gold Box – Reebok running shoes 50% off: Men’s Crossfit Nano Pump Shoe $70, more

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Walmart launches iPhone SE $100 discount, other Apple/Samsung devices too!

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Learn to build amazing apps with the Apple TV Developer Course: $19 (Orig. $199)
Buy 3 accessories, save 20%: iPad Pro Keyboard $143, Apple Pencil $87, more
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Google Nexus 5X 16GB now just $230 shipped (Reg. $349)
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Free Small Fry and Drink with the purchase of an Arby’s Sandwich!
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You can now live stream an MLB game every day for free courtesy of Yahoo
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T-Mobile offering $200 off any iPad when you buy an iPhone on installment plan
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The classic-style Doom and Destiny RPG games drop to just $1 each on iOS (Reg. $3 ea)
Game Dev Story for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $1 (Reg. $5)
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Amazon Fire TV 4K Streaming Media Player $85 (Reg. $100), more
Amazon is giving Prime members up to 3 magazine subscriptions for free: Wired, GQ, more
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Browse the web anonymously: $60 (Orig. $80)
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Final Fantasy XV gets a new playable demo, now available for free on PS4 and Xbox One
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Ryobi’s new Ultra Quiet Garage Door Opener has a Bluetooth speaker and more

Roku introduces a new quad-core streaming stick with a slimmed down design
Apogee releases its most affordable full-featured Mac recording interface yet
The Yecup 365 travel mug uses your iPhone to heat or cool your drink
ROAM-e follows you around in the sky and takes selfies on demand
Sprint customers can now (but probably shouldn’t) pay monthly for Amazon Prime
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Sony’s new RX10 III digital camera goes big with a 24-600mm lens and 4K capabilities
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This Kickstarter project allows up to 10 people wirelessly listen to nearly any source
TCL’s new 4K Roku-enabled UHDTVs hit every price point
The Tovala iOS-connected oven scans and automatically prepares your dinner

Reddit’s long-awaited official iOS app finally here w/ three months of free Reddit Gold

Ben Lovejoy Apr 7 2016 - 5:19 am PT

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It’s been almost 18 months since Reddit acquired the rights to the popular Alien Blue iOS app, stating then that it would be rebranded as an official client, but Reddit: The Official App finally made it to the U.S. App Store today. However, it is not yet available in all countries.

With the official Reddit app, you can:

Browse all of Reddit, wherever you are

Search and discover communities by topic or interest

Submit your own comments, images, links, and stories for others to view and discuss

Customize Reddit with themes (including night theme)

View in either compact view or card view

Stay up to date with your orangereds with Inbox: messages, comment replies, post replies, and mentions …

The best iOS apps for taking notes with Apple Pencil + iPad Pro

Chance Miller Apr 6 2016 - 6:04 pm PT

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After resisting the temptation for several months, I finally broke down this week and bought an Apple Pencil. I purchased the initial iPad Pro back in November when it first came out, but sold it and switched to the 9.7-inch model last week, and so far I’ve been very happy with that choice. Figuring that I’ll probably stick with this size iPad Pro for at least a year, I decided the Apple Pencil would be a worthwhile investment. And I was right.

I was skeptical of the Apple Pencil when it was first announced, as I assumed it would just be the same as the tacky styluses third-parties had been making for years, but after using it I’ve realized just how wrong I was. The thing that I noticed very early on in my time with the Apple Pencil though, was how crazy good the palm rejection is. Writing with an Apple Pencil on an iPad Pro is nearly as easy as writing on actual paper. As a student, this is a huge factor for me when it comes to note taking, so I decided to dive a little deeper into the apps on iOS that are made for taking notes and are optimized for iPad Pro. Here are some of the ones I would recommend…

Facebook Live update brings ability to go live in Groups, interactive features, more

Edoardo Maggio Apr 6 2016 - 11:53 am PT

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It was perhaps unimaginable just a few years ago, but live streaming has become particularly popular thanks to apps like Meerkat and, most notoriously, Twitter-acquired Periscope. Not to be left out, Facebook joined the race last summer — albeit initially only for public figures via the dedicated Mentions app — and then pushed beyond earlier this year with the open introduction of “Facebook Live” in the US, a feature within the mobile app that allows anyone to live stream to their friends.

The experiment seems to be working well, and with the app update — which begins its rollout today — Facebook is adding a variety of features to enhance the Facebook Live experience; according to the company, adding a dedicated tab for finding live as well as archived video will “give you more ways to discover, share, and interact with live video, and more ways to personalize your live broadcasts”…

9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Pro 12.9″ 128GB $760, MacBook $990, Milanese Loop Apple Watch Bands $16, more

Trevor Daugherty Apr 6 2016 - 9:30 am PT