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ASICS will acquire Runkeeper, following Adidas and Under Armor’s example

Cam Bunton Feb 12 2016 - 3:33 am PT

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Following in the footsteps of competitors, Adidas and Under Armor, ASICS will buy fitness app-maker, Runkeeper. The move was announced on Medium by Runkeeper’s founder, Jason Jacobs, and indicates that all fitness apparel companies clearly see the need to embed tracking technology, and/or tie-in apps with their brands.

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TestFlight updated with support for watchOS 2.2 and iOS 9.3

Greg Barbosa Feb 11 2016 - 2:04 pm PT

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Apple’s TestFlight iOS app has received an updated today with support for watchOS 2.2 and iOS 9.3, as well as the standard “stability and performance improvements.” Upon first glance, users who were having trouble installing beta apps from TestFlight onto the latest watchOS 2.2 betas won’t see much more success with today’s TestFlight update.

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9to5Toys Last Call: new Apple TV from $117, Pad & Quill leather Apple Watch band $104, Fitbit Charge $80, more

Justin Kahn Feb 11 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:

App Store Free App of the Week: The Mesh puzzler goes free for the first time (Reg. $2)

Review: Anker’s PowerCore+ gear is some of the best money can buy

• Apple iPad mini 3 128GB: Wi-Fi $300 (Orig. $599), Wi-Fi + Cellular $430 (Orig. $729)
• Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories on iOS gets its first price drop: $4 (Reg. $7)
• Beats Studio 2.0 Over-Ear headphones (multiple colors) $150 (Orig. $300)
• PowerEgg Drone has a unique design w/ a 4K camera
• TiVo Roamio OTA HD DVR (Refurbished): $30 (Orig. $50), more
• Acer 19.5-inch 1920 x 1080 LED Monitor w/ VGA + DVI: $50 (Reg. $100)
• Sharp 50-inch 1080p 3x HDMI Smart LED HDTV w/ built-in Roku: $380 (Reg. $500)
• Everything you need to know to get the most out of Amazon’s Prime Pantry service
• Sports/Fitness: ProForm 65% off treadmills – 900 Premier $949 (Orig. $2,000+), more
• Home: 2-pack Contigo travel mugs $20 ($40+ value), more

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Best Buy, Target and Radio Shack are all discounting 4th Gen. Apple TV, 32GB from $117 & 64GB from $162 shipped

Pad & Quill’s high-quality leather Lowry Cuff Apple Watch band offers Hermès style for just $104 shipped (Reg. $130)

Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity & Sleep Band w/ OLED display: $80 shipped (Reg. $130)

Many Apple Watch models now $100 off at Target and Best Buy: 38mm Sport $249 w/ free shipping (Reg. $349), more

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Download Lara Croft Go, Apple’s Game of the Year 2015, for just $2 (Reg. $5)

Heroes Reborn: Enigma for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month (Reg. $5)

Final Fantasy IX is now available for download on iOS/Android

The Martian official iOS/Apple Watch game goes free (up to $3 value)

Apple offering popular iOS video editing app ‘Videoshop’ for free ($2 value)

App Store Free App of the Week: Over graphic design & photo editing app ($4 value)

Final Fantasy II on iOS available free inside the FF Portal app ($8 value)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Daily Deals: Nest 2nd Gen Learning Thermostat $170, Cable Modem $50, more

• RAVPower USB-C/A Charger $38 (Reg. $56), uNu w/ Lightning Cable $12 (Reg. $20)
• Amazon’s Gold Box all time lows on Electric razors, BT sous vide cookers and clothing
• QNAP 4-Bay NAS w/ AirPlay: $354 shipped (Orig. $480)
• Games/Apps: Fallout 4 $39, Table Tennis Touch $1, freebies, more
• Free MP3 downloads from hit artists like Adele, Ed Sheeran, 1D, more
• Microsoft’s new Quantum Break Cirrus White Xbox One Bundle, pre-order now

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Save on Apple’s monster 12.9-inch iPad Pro: 128GB Wi-Fi $850 (Reg. $949), 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular $950 (Reg. $1,079)

Best Buy just cut prices for Apple’s iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2 by $100, deals start at $300 w/ free shipping

Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi 16GB $299 or 64GB $349 shipped (Reg. $399/$449)

iPhone 6/s/Plus Cases from $3 Prime shipped: Dual-Layer w/ Screen Protector $8 (Reg. $16), 3,000mAh Battery Case $20, more

Amazon offers rare 25% discount on Kindle Unlimited subscriptions: 6-months $45 (Reg. $60), more

• Luminid Touch light-up charging cable: $10 (Orig. $20, CA Tax only)
• A .edu email can get you the Sharp 32-inch 1080p HDTV for $150 shipped (Reg. $170)
• Add 2TB of portable storage w/ WD USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $73 (Reg. $90)
• JBL Headphones: J22 In-Ears $15 (Reg. $40) + 3 more deeply discounted pairs
• Multi/Single year magazine subs from $3/yr: Motor Trend, more
• Internal 2.5-inch SSDs: Samsung 850 EVO 1TB $280 (Reg. $300+)
• Samson Meteorite USB Mic for Mac/PC: $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)
• Get your engines ready: Rocket League is coming to Xbox One next week
• Moto X Pure Edition 32GB Unlocked Smartphone: $375 shipped (Reg. $400+)
• Amazon’s 7-inch Fire tablet is on sale for $40 shipped (Reg. $50)
• Watch ‘Southpaw’ starring Jake Gyllenhaal & Forest Whitaker for just $0.99 (Reg. $5)
• SizeUp for Mac offers instant window control via keyboard shortcuts: $5 (Orig. $13)
• Sam’s Club Membership + $20 gift card + $21 food credits for $45 ($180 value)
• Free TV HD Digital Downloads at Google Play & iTunes
• Fitbit’s Aria Wi-Fi Scale tracks body fat percentage (open-box): $80 (Orig. $130)
• AmazonBasics 35-Mile HDTV Antenna $20 (Reg. $25)
• Aukey 15,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank: $18.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
• Xbox One 1TB Elite Bundle + $75 Microsoft Gift Card & game $499 ($600+ value)
• Bowers & Wilkins P3 Headphones (recertified) in multiple colors: $90 (Orig. $200)
• Media: $5 Blu-ray Sale – A Beautiful Mind, Seabiscuit, Knocked Up, more
• $100 worth of Xbox gift cards for $81 shipped
• Aukey’s Bluetooth 4.1 Sport Earbuds + Armband for $16 Prime shipped ($28 value)
• LG Google Nexus 5 32GB Unlocked 4G LTE (Refurb) $140 shipped
• ASUS Transformer Touch Laptop 1.6GHz/2GB/32GB: $179 shipped (Reg. $219)
• Kinda Deal – microUSB Flash Drives: Samsung 32GB $12 (Reg. $15)
• Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 Wireless Headphones Active Collection: $230 (Reg. $300)
• Bluetooth Headphones: JayBird BlueBuds X $58 (Orig. $170), more
• Twelve South HiRise Apple Watch Dock $43 shipped (Reg. $50)
• 5 great video, 3D and music apps from Leawo, $8 (and rising! Orig. $150)
• Panasonic eneloop 4-pack Rechargeable AA Batteries w/ Charger $16 (Reg. $18)
• TechMatte’s approved USB-C cables are on sale right now: 1-ft $5 (Reg. $8), more
• Drive safely with these iPhone or Android device car mounts from $5 (Reg. up to $20)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

OMBEE’s modular standing desk turns any table into a upright workstation

The new Andy Warhol Where’s Waldo book is perfect for any Pop Art connoisseur

• 3Doodler Start reimagines the popular Kickstarter project with a focus on children
• BearTek’s new Smart Gloves offer iPhone/Android controls + GoPro support
• Review: Incase and surfer Kelly Slater team up for the ultimate GoPro-focused backpack
• Review: $13 GRDE Explorer Rugged 10,000mAh Solar dual USB Battery w/ 2 USB lamps
• LEGO strikes gold again w/ its latest Ghostbusters set based on the upcoming film
• Be a hero this Valentine’s Day w/ these best-selling Adult Coloring Books from $6
• Ubuntu’s first tablet offers a converged desktop PC experience as well

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Anova Culinary Bluetooth Precision Cooker for sous-vide cooking works with iPhone, on sale $139 (reg. $179)

Greg Barbosa Feb 11 2016 - 7:39 am PT

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Learning chefs that want to get a start on cooking sous-vide and get restaurant quality results, take a look at Amazon’s Gold Box deal today with the Anova Culinary Bluetooth Precision Cooker currently available at $139 (normally $179). Anova’s precision cooker clamps to the side of any deep pot or tank and continuously circulates the water inside to ensure that food is cooked evenly throughout. Connect the Anova to an iPhone via Bluetooth, and you can then wirelessly control and monitor food easily, even finding new recipes to use.

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Mobile apps to become a $50B industry this year, $100B by 2020 – App Annie

Ben Lovejoy Feb 11 2016 - 5:17 am PT

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Data from App Annie suggests that global mobile app revenue will hit $50B this year, and $101B by 2020. Total annual downloads will rise from 111B last year to 284B by 2020.

Apple’s iOS is set to retain its store leadership by gross revenue over the five-year period, while Google Play and third-party Android stores will expand their lead measured in downloads due to wider proliferation of devices.

The forecast was made a month after Apple announced a new record for App Store sales, hitting over $1.1B revenue in just two weeks of the holiday season.

App Annie suggests that China will overtake the U.S. in app revenue in the first half of this year, and cites good evidence for this …

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Vine for iPhone gains 3D Touch shortcuts, new video sort order options

Zac Hall Feb 9 2016 - 9:49 am PT

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Twitter-owned Vine for iOS, which lets you create and share short video loops, received a new update today that adds new shortcuts from the Home screen on the latest iPhones. Users can press the updated Vine icon firmly on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to jump directly into making a short Vine clip or viewing the explore section of the app.

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Final Fantasy IX is now available for download on iOS w/ special launch pricing

Justin Kahn Feb 9 2016 - 9:25 am PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Late last year, Square Enix announced that a re-releases of Final Fantasy IX would be coming to iOS, Android and PC. At the time, there was no specific word as to when North American gamers would actually get their hands on it. However, this morning we noticed a listing for the iOS version of the game go live on the App Store.

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Why play iPhone games yourself when you can build a robot to do it for you? [Video]

Ben Lovejoy Feb 9 2016 - 7:09 am PT

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We’ve all been there, right? You download a game, can’t be bothered to play it so you build a robot to do it for you …

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Microsoft looks to be ending its short-lived Office Accreditation Program for Mac

Chance Miller Feb 8 2016 - 2:28 pm PT

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Since 2013, Microsoft has consistently offered something it called its “Accredited Support Professional Program” for iOS and Mac users. Essentially, this program allowed the company to train and accredit Apple techs and consultants on Microsoft Office for Mac and iOS. In the past, the courses have been conducted alongside the MacTech events across various cities and states. This year, however, there’s no sign of Microsoft offering its Accredited Support program, despite the release of Office 2016 for Mac.

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Instagram adds official support for multiple accounts on iOS

Greg Barbosa Feb 8 2016 - 11:32 am PT

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Instagram today has officially announced support for mutliple accounts. After a slow roll out to multiple users, users are now able to add up to 5 different Instagram accounts and quickly switch between them all. Multiple account support has been added as of Instagram’s 7.15 version for iOS.

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XCOM 2 launches today worldwide with day-one Mac release

Jordan Kahn Feb 5 2016 - 10:52 am PT

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Update, Apr. 8, 2016: XCOM 2 is now available on the Mac App Store for $50.

XCOM 2, a sequel to the popular XCOM game franchise’s original release, is launching today worldwide for both Mac and PC users, 2K and developer Firaxis announced.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Apple iPhone 6 Plus leather case $16, 128GB Flash Drive $25, Twelve South Apple Watch Dock $43, more

Justin Kahn Feb 5 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:

Twelve South HiRise Apple Watch Dock $43 shipped (Reg. $50), BookBook Leather iPhone 5 Case $20 and more!

Review: Incase and surfer Kelly Slater team up for the ultimate GoPro-focused backpack

• Kinda Deal: Anker’s Bluetooth speaker gets its first discount at $27 (Reg. $30)
• Kinda Deal: Jaybird X2 Wireless Sweat-Proof Bluetooth Headphones $128 (Reg. $180)
• Voyager Air 2 Mobile Wireless Storage 1TB for iOS/Android: $60 (Orig. $180)
• LG Google Nexus 5X 16GB Unlocked $280 shipped (Reg. $350)
• LEGO strikes gold again w/ its latest Ghostbusters set based on the upcoming film
• Sports/Fitness: Bowflex BodyTower $195 (Orig. $300), more
• Home: PUR filtered water pitcher $20 (Reg. $27+), more

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Apple genuine iPhone 6 Plus Leather Cases in multiples colors as low as $16 + in-store pickup (Orig. $50)

Daily Deals: SanDisk Ultra 128GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $25, Verus iPhone 6/s Leather Wallet-Style Case $14, more

VLC’s Remote app for iOS/Apple Watch goes free for the first time (Reg. $5)

App Store Free App of the Week: Over graphic design & photo editing app ($4 value)

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for iOS hits its lowest price in years: $2 (Reg. $5)

Final Fantasy II on iOS available free inside the FF Portal app ($8 value)

13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB: $1,000 (Reg. $1,199)

11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB: $930 (Reg. $1,099)

13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB: $1,250 (Reg. $1,450)

15-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.2GHz/16GB/256GB: $1,700 (Reg. $1,999)

Review: $13 GRDE Explorer Rugged 10,000mAh Solar dual USB Battery w/ 2 USB lamps: worth every penny

Be a hero this Valentine’s Day w/ these best-selling Adult Coloring Books from $6

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Keep your Wi-Fi up and running w/ this APC UPS System + Power Bank: $90 (Reg. $120)

• Amazon Gold Box – Jawbone JAMBOX Bluetooth Speaker (refurb) $50 (Orig. $200), more
• Fashion: Ralph Lauren 25% off – Mesh Polo in multiple colors $30 (Orig. $90), more
• Get ready for Coldplay’s Super Bowl Halftime w/ their latest album for $1 (Reg. $10)
• Games/Apps: Gears of War $20, BOGO 40% off amiibo, iOS freebies, more
• Kinda Deal: simplehuman 6L Trash Can $21 shipped (Reg. $25), more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

It’s time to ditch your cable bill! Get the AmazonBasics 35-Mile HDTV Antenna for $20 (Reg. $25)

RAVPower 2-pack of 3-ft. MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cables for $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $15), more

• Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 Wireless Headphones Active Collection: $230 (Reg. $300)
• Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi 16GB $299 or 64GB $349 shipped (Reg. $399/$449)
• Seagate 4TB Portable, Bus-powered USB 3 Hard Drive w/ 200GB Cloud: $120 shipped
• Bluetooth Headphones: JayBird BlueBuds X $58 (Orig. $170), more
• UE Roll Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker in multiple colors: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)
• View-Master Virtual Reality Starter Pack for iPhone/Android: $18 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
• Add two full-charges to an iPhone 6s with this Poweradd 5,200mAh Power Bank: $5 (Reg. $12)
• 5 great video, 3D and music apps from Leawo, $8 (and rising! Orig. $150)
• Networking: TRENDnet AV600 Gigabit Powerline Kit $40 shipped (Reg. $53+), more
• Kinda Deal: Panasonic eneloop 4-pack Rechargeable AA Batteries w/ Charger $16 (Reg. $18)
• Toca Boca offers 4 of its popular kids iOS apps free (Reg. $3 ea)
• Add Bluetooth hands-free calling to your car with this Omaker kit: $24 (Reg. $35)
• Download the Secret Garden eBook w/ Audible narration for free (Reg. up to $5)
• Pebble Time iOS/Android Smartwatch w/ color e-paper display: $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
• TechMatte’s approved USB-C cables are on sale right now: 1-ft $5 (Reg. $8), more
• Drive safely with these iPhone or Android device car mounts from $5 (Reg. up to $20)
• Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for iOS hits its lowest price in years: $2 (Reg. $5)
• iOttie Easy One Touch 3 Car Mount Holder for iPhone 6s/Plus: $17 shipped (Reg. $25)
• Sprint/Virgin announces unlimited/streaming plans: $40/mo, more
• Get a 1-year Costco Gold Star Membership + $20 Cash Card for $55 (value ~$134)
• iPhone 6/s/Plus from $1: Wallet Style in multiple colors $3 Prime shipped, more
• Motorola SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 High-Speed Cable Modem $45 shipped (Reg. $70)
• Apple TV 32GB w/ Siri Remote and HDMI Cable $126 (Reg. $149+), 64GB $176
  • also now available in refurbished condition via Apple
• Here are the best HDTV and Soundbar deals for Super Bowl 50
• Here are some delicious snacks and fun kitchen gear to get you prepped for Super Bowl 50
• Highly-rated puzzler Osmos now 80% off on iPhone & iPad: $1 ea. (Reg. up to $5)
• Best USB/Jump Start batteries for your car from Bestek, Aukey, more
• Apple iMac 21.5-inch 3.06GHz/4GB/500GB (Late 2009 Refurb): $390 (Reg. $440)
• Raspberry Pi 2 Model B Starter Kit w/ Wi-Fi, HDMI, more: $58.50 shipped (Reg. $70)
• Logitech Harmony Ultimate Touchscreen Remote: $190 (Reg. $225+)
• Chromecast (2nd gen) w/ free $10 Gift Card $35, Fire TV Stick w/ Voice Remote $40
• Gift card deals: Applebee’s $50 for $40, Regal Movies $25 for $20, more
• Philips Hue Go: $80 (Reg. $100), Hue Tap Switch: $50 (Reg. $60)
• SanDisk 32GB USB-C Flash Drive: $34 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
• Kindle First Books for February: The Last Girl, North of Here, more
• Amazon’s best-selling iPhone Virtual Reality kit $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)

Game pre-orders for Amazon Prime members –Zelda, Far Cry Primal, FFXV: $48 ea (Reg. $60)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Ubuntu’s first tablet offers a converged desktop PC experience as well

Here’s our first look at the new Uncharted 4 Limited Edition PS4 bundle, pre-order now

• Sony and Canon introduce new 4K digital cameras with two very different price tags
• Amazon Echo speaker can order your Super Bowl Dominoes Pizza, FireTVs get updates
• The Draplin coffee table book reveals how designs from Nike, Ford and more were made
• This guy has a built-in Google Now display in his mirror and it’s perfect
• LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens is coming this summer
• ThinkGeek’s life-size BB-8 lamp brings the latest Star Wars flick to your living room
• Build your own 1:5000-scale New York City with this incredible Kickstarter project
• The CrossOver from NextDesk turns nearly any setup into a motorized standing desk