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6,368 'Apps' stories April 2010 - March 2016

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.

GIF Brewery 3 brings a polished animated GIF-creating experience to the Mac

Jeff Benjamin Mar 1 2016 - 11:05 am PT

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GIF Brewery has long been my go to app for creating high-quality GIF animations on the Mac. It’s always been relatively easy to use, yet features powerful enough options for serious GIF-creators.

With GIF Brewery 3, several notable new features have been added to the mix, including the ability to record video directly in app via your Mac’s screen, FaceTime camera, or even iOS devices. This update turns GIF Brewery into an end-to-end solution for creating GIF animations directly from your iPhone’s screen or other media, which can be extremely handy for things like tutorials and memes.
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Got a company-issued iPhone? You may find homescreen apps locked into place …

Ben Lovejoy Mar 1 2016 - 6:43 am PT

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If you have an iPhone issued by your employer, you might find both your dock and homescreen being populated by the apps your organization wants to make front and center. Developer Steve Stroughton-Smith noticed that iOS 9.3 gives organizations greater control over the way apps are presented on the iPhones they control.

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Facebook adds video support to photo-sharing app Moments, but w/o face-recognition

Ben Lovejoy Mar 1 2016 - 4:55 am PT

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Facebook’s Moments app, launched last summer, makes it easier to share photos with your friends by using both location data and face-recognition to identify which friends were with you when the photos were taken. The latest version of the app now lets you include videos too – but it can’t yet recognize faces in those, so you’ll have to add them manually.

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Sony says Remote Play on Mac of PlayStation 4 games is coming “soon”

Ben Lovejoy Mar 1 2016 - 4:30 am PT

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Sony told us back in November that it would be offering Remote Play on both Mac and PC, allowing PlayStation 4 owners to stream games to their Macs, but it didn’t give any clue as to when this would be available. It still hasn’t given a definite date, but today confirmed that it will be coming in the next major update, v3.50.

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Google Maps for iOS updated with pit stop and 3D Touch support

Chance Miller Feb 29 2016 - 4:44 pm PT

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Google today has rolled out an update to Google Maps on iOS, bringing the app to version 4.16 and introducing a pair of new features. The update adds detour/pit stop support to the app, as well as adds support for 3D Touch on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.

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GoPro acquires Replay and Splice video apps to bolster mobile editing

Abner Li Feb 29 2016 - 3:59 pm PT

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GoPro has been having a rough time as its stock price has stumbled over the last few months. Its signature action camera is a niche product and competitors are releasing cheaper clones that replicate most of the same functionality. Now, GoPro has acquired two mobile video apps to offer a complete capture and editing solution for its users.

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9to5Toys Last Call: 256GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,200, Beats Studio Over-Ears $150, iPad Pro 32GB $695, more

Justin Kahn Feb 29 2016 - 9:31 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Brita’s new Wi-Fi Infinity water pitcher automatically orders new filters from Amazon

Zepp partners with Old Hickory for a new smartphone-connected baseball bat
Fitbit’s Alta activity tracker has an OLED display, pre-order for $109 (Reg. $130)
Spigen Galaxy S7/Edge Cases in a variety of styles and colors for $5 shipped
Magazine subs from $4.50/yr + digital access: ESPN, more
Toys: Diggin Active Skuut Wooden Balance Bike $42, more
Up to 60% Off DC Shoes & Clothing: Skate Shoes $39 (Reg. $55), more
Sports/Fitness: MyProtein up to 50% off powders/cookies from $15, more
Home: Oster Hand Mixer w/ Retractable Cord $14 (Orig. $30), more

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Apple’s 12-inch MacBook now $300 off: 256GB $1,000, 512GB $1,300 + extra $50 savings w/ .edu email

Apple Mac Pro 12-core Xeon/64GB/1TB: $8,799 shipped (Reg. $9,599), more

Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio Over-the-Ear Wired Headphones $150 shipped (Orig. $300)

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi in all colors: $695 shipped (Reg. $799)

This emergency flashlight can charge your phone, start your car, or help you break out of it: $80 shipped

Apple makes 5 top-rated iOS apps available for free during 1-day Leap Year sale ($15 savings)

App Store Free App of the Week: HoPiKo speed-run platformer goes free for the first time ($2 value)

The Walking Dead: Michonne is now available for iOS, Android and consoles

Explore Renaissance Italy in the new Assassin’s Creed Identity action RPG for iOS

All Access is the new one stop app for DC Comics/Film/TV news and more

LD West’s gun holster-style iPhone case & wallet combo: $20 off, deals from $109 shipped

Review: Audioengine turns it up to 11 with its newest Bluetooth HD6 powered speakers

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UE’s popular MEGABOOM waterproof Bluetooth speaker is on sale for $208 shipped (Reg. $250+)

Amazon Gold Box – Monitors, Wi-Fi routers, Storage & more up to 60% off: Dell 23-inch monitor $120 (Orig. $200), more

The best Leap Year promos: Carrabba’s 20% off, Gap 35% discount sitewide, more
Daily Deals: HUBSAN X4 Mini Quadcopter $50, Logi Wireless Keyboard/Mouse $20, more
Raspberry Pi 3 hits with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth after four long years
Microsoft Band 2 Activity Tracker: $175 (Reg. $215+)
Apogee Groove USB Digital-to-Audio Converter for $235 (Reg. $300)
Replace your wallet with the Adonit Wallet Case for iPhone 6/6s: $17 (Orig. $25)
Games/Apps: Zelda – TriForce Heroes $30, Borderlands Handsome $25, freebies, more

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Grab the best-selling GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera for $299 (Reg. $330+), more

Aukey USB Accessories w/ Prime shipping: Bluetooth car audio receiver and charger $17, Dual USB solar charger $39

Show off and charge your Apple Watch + iPhone w/ this aluminum dock for just $23 Prime shipped (Reg. $39), more

Messenger Bags: Canvas/Leather for 15-inch MacBooks $48, Lowepro 250 $40, more
Netflix March Preview: “House of Cards” Season 4, “Daredevil” Season 2, more
Brit Awards 2016 performances are now available to download/stream for free
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for March: Borderlands, Lords of the Fallen, more
Free PS Plus Games for March: Broforce, Galak-Z, Super Stardust HD, more
Explore Renaissance Italy in the new Assassin’s Creed Identity action RPG for iOS
Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch SSD: 500GB $140 (Reg. $150+), 1TB $271 (Reg. $295+), more
Save $2 on your next trip to Jamba Juice with this coupon
Athletic Apparel: Nike extra 20% off clearance, Reebok Outlet 50% off
Hisense 55-inch 1080p 120Hz LED Smart HDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $370 (Orig. $548)
12 classic Pixar films in HD for $15 ea, Mad Max: Fury Road & The Martian $10 ea
Gift Cards up to 20% off: CVS, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, many more
Rolo Travel Bag keeps you looking good on the road: $45 (Orig. $61)
Have someone from Amazon take care of that honey-do list and get a free $30 gift card
MFi Apple-Certified Lightning cables: 10-foot for $11, 3-foot for $6, more
Carriers & retailers roll out major pre-order bonuses for Samsung’s Galaxy S7
D-Link Powerline Starter Kit $40 (Reg. $60), TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plug $20
DashCam Recorder and Camera offers motion-triggered recording: $27 (Orig: $95)
Keep your Wi-Fi running w/ this APC battery backup: $20 (Orig. $60)
Storage: SanDisk 512GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $120 (Reg. $145+), more
Bluetooth Speakers: Bem Boom Box $40 (Reg. $80), Sylvania Rugged $12 (Reg. $20)
Amazon Fire TV 4K Streaming Media Player: $85 shipped (Reg. $100)
Try out Google Express with this $40 credit for $15 (62% savings)
Enjoy a free download of Black Beauty as a Kindle eBook with Audible narration (Reg. up to $7)

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Victronix teases its new Cyber Tool fitness tracker for the popular INOX watch

Pokémon Sun and Moon on Nintendo 3DS confirmed, pre-orders now live

Marshall’s first Bluetooth headphones tout impressive battery life alongside a retro design
Mighty is the Spotify-compatible iPod Shuffle we’ve been waiting for
The Cicret Bracelet puts a smartphone display on your arm with full touchscreen functionality
Faraday’s latest eBikes hit Kickstarter with a minimalist step-through design
SanDisk announces faster USB-C flash drives and microSD cards at Mobile World Conference
Garmin’s latest fitness trackers: can automatically identify your activities
Canon adds three new Wi-Fi cameras to its mid-range lineup
Pad & Quill’s new wooden iPhone 6/s/Plus cases use kevlar for added strength
The original Rayman game is now available for download on the App Store
The Coleco Chameleon retro gaming console is sure to appeal to any Millennial
NERF’s Fall 2016 line includes battery-powered 70MPH blasters, Alien designs, more
PSA: Fallout 4 gets 3DLC packs – get your Season Pass now before it jumps up in price
Final Fantasy IX is now available for download on iOS/Android

Square Cash introduces Cash Drawer to compete with Venmo and PayPal

Greg Barbosa Feb 29 2016 - 8:28 am PT

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Square Cash, Square’s app that allows users to send money to each other for free, saw a new update today that puts it more inline with competitors. With Cash Drawer, Square Cash now let’s users hold money within the app instead of transferring it immediately out to their own accounts. This behavior directly mimics functionality that Venmo and PayPal bolster.

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Transmission, the adware-free BitTorrent for Mac, gets surprise update after two years

Ben Lovejoy Feb 29 2016 - 6:45 am PT

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Update: Some builds were infected by malware. Version 2.92 is clean and removes the malware files.

uTorrent may be the most popular BitTorrent app for the Mac, but the open-source Transmission client has its fans among those who want to steer clear of all the adware. The app doesn’t bundle toolbars, pop-up ads or anything of that ilk.

Most had assumed that development ceased a couple of years ago, but Softpedia spotted a surprise release yesterday – the first in two years …

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9to5Toys Last Call: 12-inch MacBook from $950, Fitbit Flex $60, Sol Bluetooth Earbuds $70, more

Justin Kahn Feb 26 2016 - 9:30 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Aukey USB Accessories w/ Prime shipping: Bluetooth car audio receiver and charger $17, Dual USB solar charger $39

Grab the best-selling GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera for $299 (Reg. $330+), more
Victronix teases its new Cyber Tool fitness tracker for the popular INOX watch
Messenger Bags: Canvas/Leather for 15-inch MacBooks $48, Lowepro 250 $40, more
Netflix March Preview: “House of Cards” Season 4, “Daredevil” Season 2, more
Sports/Fitness: Allen Vehicle Bike Racks from $41, more
Home: Cuisinart 12-pc Knife Set $14.50 (Orig. $27), more

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Apple’s 12-inch MacBook now $300 off: 256GB $1,000, 512GB $1,300 + extra $50 savings w/ .edu email

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB: $720 shipped (Reg. $899)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB: $800 shipped (Reg. $999)

Apple Mac Pro 12-core Xeon/64GB/1TB: $8,799 shipped (Reg. $9,599), more

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Fitbit Flex Wireless Activity & Sleep Wristband in multiple colors: $60 shipped (Reg. $100)

Hit the gym in style w/ Sol Republic’s Shadow Bluetooth Earbuds: $70 shipped (Reg. $100)

App Store Free App of the Week: HoPiKo speed-run platformer goes free for the first time ($2 value)

The highly rated iOS Lotogram photo apps go free for the first time in a year: Reflex, Framatic, Splitter, more

The Walking Dead: Michonne is now available for iOS, Android and consoles

Explore Renaissance Italy in the new Assassin’s Creed Identity action RPG for iOS

All Access is the new one stop app for DC Comics/Film/TV news and more

LD West’s gun holster-style iPhone case & wallet combo: $20 off, deals from $109 shipped

Review: Audioengine turns it up to 11 with its newest Bluetooth HD6 powered speakers

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Amazon Gold Box: Save 30% on Kindle Accessories – Premium Magnetic Earbuds $12.50, cases, more

Amazon Gold Box: highly-rated double hammock for $48 (Reg. $60)
Daily Deals: Unlocked Nexus 6 32GB (Refurb) $230, Toshiba 1TB Portable Drive $50, more
Games/Apps: Disney Infinity Star Wars $67, freebies, more
Pokémon Sun and Moon on Nintendo 3DS confirmed for holiday 2016
Brit Awards 2016 performances are now available to download/stream for free

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $439 shipped (Reg. $500+), more

Show off and charge your Apple Watch + iPhone w/ this aluminum dock for just $23 Prime shipped (Reg. $39), more

Free Xbox Live Gold Games for March: Borderlands, Lords of the Fallen, more
Free PS Plus Games for March: Broforce, Galak-Z, Super Stardust HD, more
Explore Renaissance Italy in the new Assassin’s Creed Identity action RPG for iOS
Samsung 850 EVO 2.5-inch SSD: 500GB $140 (Reg. $150+), 1TB $271 (Reg. $295+), more
Save $2 on your next trip to Jamba Juice with this coupon
Athletic Apparel: Nike extra 20% off clearance, Reebok Outlet 50% off
Hisense 55-inch 1080p 120Hz LED Smart HDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $370 (Orig. $548)
12 classic Pixar films in HD for $15 ea, Mad Max: Fury Road & The Martian $10 ea
Gift Cards up to 20% off: CVS, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, many more
Rolo Travel Bag keeps you looking good on the road: $45 (Orig. $61)
Have someone from Amazon take care of that honey-do list and get a free $30 gift card
MFi Apple-Certified Lightning cables: 10-foot for $11, 3-foot for $6, more
Bluetooth Speakers w/ Prime shipping: Aukey $20 (Reg. $30), more
Headphones: Sennheiser HD429S Over-Ears $30 (Reg. $45+), more
Carriers & retailers roll out major pre-order bonuses for Samsung’s Galaxy S7
D-Link Powerline Starter Kit $40 (Reg. $60), TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plug $20
DashCam Recorder and Camera offers motion-triggered recording: $27 (Orig: $95)
Keep your Wi-Fi running w/ this APC battery backup: $20 (Orig. $60)
Storage: SanDisk 512GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $120 (Reg. $145+), more
Save $50 on Huawei Watches for iOS/Android, prices start at $300
Bluetooth Speakers: Bem Boom Box $40 (Reg. $80), Sylvania Rugged $12 (Reg. $20)
Amazon Fire TV 4K Streaming Media Player: $85 shipped (Reg. $100)
Try out Google Express with this $40 credit for $15 (62% savings)
Nike+ Fuelband SE Fitness Tracker for $38 (Orig. $150, CA Tax only)
Upgrade your audio w/ Logi’s 2.1-Ch. Speaker System: $100 (Reg. $125+)
Grow fresh herbs/veggies year round: Miracle-Gro AeroGarden $45 Prime shipped
Outfit your GoPro HERO4 with this 7-piece accessory bundle for $19 (Reg. $25)
Enjoy a free download of Black Beauty as a Kindle eBook with Audible narration (Reg. up to $7)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Marshall’s first Bluetooth headphones tout impressive battery life alongside a retro design

Mighty is the Spotify-compatible iPod Shuffle we’ve been waiting for
The Cicret Bracelet puts a smartphone display on your arm with full touchscreen functionality
Faraday’s latest eBikes hit Kickstarter with a minimalist step-through design
SanDisk announces faster USB-C flash drives and microSD cards at Mobile World Conference
Garmin’s latest fitness trackers: can automatically identify your activities
Canon adds three new Wi-Fi cameras to its mid-range lineup
Pad & Quill’s new wooden iPhone 6/s/Plus cases use kevlar for added strength
The original Rayman game is now available for download on the App Store
The Coleco Chameleon retro gaming console is sure to appeal to any Millennial
NERF’s Fall 2016 line includes battery-powered 70MPH blasters, Alien designs, more
PSA: Fallout 4 gets 3DLC packs – get your Season Pass now before it jumps up in price
Final Fantasy IX is now available for download on iOS/Android

How-To: Make Gmail the default mail app in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox on Mac

Jeff Benjamin Feb 26 2016 - 8:23 am PT

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I’ve never been a fan of the stock Mail app in OS X, so I generally find myself relying on Gmail inside of Chrome for all of my email needs. In fact, I don’t have any email accounts configured inside of the stock Mail app at all. With this in mind, I always get frustrated when I inadvertently click a mailto link inside of a browser window. Doing so forces the Mail app, which is set as the default mail client in OS X, to open without purpose.

Wouldn’t it be nice if you could configure Gmail to play the role of the default mail client inside your browser of choice? In this video tutorial, I’ll show you how easy it is to configure Chrome, Safari, and even Firefox to use Gmail as the default mail client.
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Facebook’s live video broadcast rolling out to 30+ more countries “in the coming weeks”

Ben Lovejoy Feb 26 2016 - 6:20 am PT

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Facebook has announced that the Periscope-style live video broadcast feature it launched in the U.S. last month will be rolling out to more than 30 new countries “in the coming weeks” – though it hasn’t revealed which ones. The feature also made its way across to U.S. Android devices today.

Last month, we announced that we planned to start bringing the ability to broadcast live to countries around the world, and now people in more than 30 countries can share live video via iOS. We’ll continue to roll this out to more people as well as Pages in countries around the world in the coming weeks …

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How-To: 50 getting started tips for new Spark users

Jeff Benjamin Feb 25 2016 - 3:05 pm PT

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As we told you about earlier, Readdle has released the highly anticipated update to its Spark email client for iOS. Spark 1.6 adds support for the iPad, including iPad Pro, syncing of settings and accounts, and watchOS 2 support among other things. Needless to say, it’s a major update that vaults it clear to the top of third-party email offerings on iOS.

But what if you’ve been holding out and have just now decided to give Spark a chance? If that’s the case, then you should definitely check out this breakdown of 50 different tips for new Spark users. Like I always say, even if you’re a veteran user, chances are you may still learn a thing or two.
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Apple rolling out a variety of new categories to tvOS App Store

Chance Miller Feb 25 2016 - 2:40 pm PT

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After releasing new tutorial videos for developers yesterday, Apple today has added a variety of new and more specific app categories to the tvOS App Store. The changes, first noticed by AfterPad, make it even easier for users to easily and quickly discover new apps for the fourth-gen Apple TV.

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Spark updated with iPad support, account and settings syncing, and watchOS 2 support

Jeff Benjamin Feb 25 2016 - 6:17 am PT

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Readdle’s popular Spark email app for iOS just received the biggest update of its young existence. The timing of such an update couldn’t have been better with the unfortunate demise of Mailbox — a once beloved email app that’s scheduled to shut down tomorrow, February 26th.

Prior to today’s update, Spark was well-liked, but the lack of iPad support made it difficult for some to adopt it as a full time client. Now that iPad support, and several other new features have arrived, Spark feels as if it’s now ready for prime time. Should you consider adopting Spark as a part of your email workflow?
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Facebook extends the Like button to offer five new ways to respond to a post

Ben Lovejoy Feb 24 2016 - 6:07 am PT

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Facebook has long faced calls for a Dislike button on posts, users arguing that they may want to express support in response to bad news, and Liking a post feels like the wrong way to do it. After a great deal of testing, the company has today announced that it is supplementing the Like button with five additional one-touch responses – but Dislike isn’t one of them …

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Todoist gets 3D Touch, native Apple Watch app, Safari plug-in + updates for Mac & more

Jordan Kahn Feb 24 2016 - 6:01 am PT

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Popular productivity app Todoist is giving its six million users a huge update today with a completely rewritten app for iOS alongside a new Safari plug-in and notable updates for Apple Watch and Mac.

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How-To: Display window previews for apps in the OS X Dock

Jeff Benjamin Feb 23 2016 - 12:47 pm PT

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Yesterday, I presented a list of 10 different tips that I thought any new Mac owner should know. As stated in that walkthrough, I don’t consider every recommendation on the list to be an absolute must-follow for new Mac users. There are a few items on the list, however, that are staples in my opinion.

For example, I would hate it if every minimized window on OS X occupied its own space on the Dock. For that reason, I rush to enable the “Minimize window into application icon” option (found in System Preferences → Dock) after every new install. But enabling such a feature comes with its own caveat — it’s hard to know exactly what’s behind an app icon on the Dock once you’ve minimized its respective windows. Thankfully, there’s a handy Mac utility that allows you to preview app windows by hovering over icons in the Dock.
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Twitter’s Fabric releases iPhone app for developers to monitor app crashes on the move

Benjamin Mayo Feb 23 2016 - 12:38 pm PT

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Fabric, a subsidiary of Twitter, has today expanded its comprehensive platform for developers by releasing an iPhone app, Fabric for iPhone. The app lets developers monitor various analytics and diagnostics about their applications while on the go. Stats like current active users and crash rates are instantly visible from the dashboard.

Most notably, the app features push notifications for realtime updates about major issues. For instance, developers will get a push alert if their app suddenly starts crashing for a new reason.

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YouTube app updated for iPad Pro; still lacks support for Split View and Picture in Picture

Jeff Benjamin Feb 23 2016 - 11:08 am PT

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Today Google pushed a long-awaited update to its YouTube app, which adds support for the iPad Pro. As you might imagine, the additional resolution makes the app look much more at home on Apple’s super-sized tablet than before. Unfortunately, outside of a few additional bug fixes, no other big features made the cut for today’s update. In other words, support for key features like Split View, which makes it possible to enjoy true side-by-side multitasking, and Picture and Picture mode are still missing in action.

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9to5Toys Last Call: 13″ MacBook Air $800, Apple Watch/iPhone Dock $23, Civ Beyond Earth Mac bundle $27, more

Justin Kahn Feb 23 2016 - 9:37 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:

Buy an unlocked 128GB iPhone 6 Plus for $99 less than a 64GB model: $650 shipped (Orig. $949)

Apple Mac Pro 12-core Xeon/64GB/1TB: $8,799 shipped (Reg. $9,599), more
Kinda Deal: Razer DeathAdder Chroma Ergonomic Gaming Mouse $54 (Reg. $56+)
The Cicret Bracelet puts a smartphone display on your arm with full touchscreen functionality
Free Xbox Live Gold Games for March: Borderlands, Lords of the Fallen, more
Sports/Fitness: CamelBak Hydration Packs 25% off from $28, more
Home: Black+Decker Cordless Flex Vac (Prime only) $39 (Orig. $70), more

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Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest version): $800 shipped (Reg. $999)

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest version): $720 shipped (Reg. $899)

Show off and charge your Apple Watch + iPhone w/ this aluminum dock for just $23 Prime shipped (Reg. $39), more

Get 55% off ‘Civilization: Beyond Earth Collection’ for Mac (Steam code): $27 ($80+ value)

Review: Audioengine turns it up to 11 with its newest Bluetooth HD6 powered speakers

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MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Networking: D-Link Powerline Starter Kit $40 (Reg. $60), TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plug $20, more

Media – 12 classic Pixar films in HD for $15 ea, Mad Max: Fury Road & The Martian $10 ea, more

Daily Deals: VIZIO 60-inch 4K UHDTV $900, AKG Headphones $50, more
Power Deals: USB-C/Lightning Cables from $7, 3-port Charger $10, more
Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard: Aluminum $22, w/ Stand $25 (Reg. $34)
Groupon 15% off: Sol Republic BT Headphones $63, OtterBox Commuter Case $17, more
Games/Apps: Sunset Overdrive from $15, iOS freebies more
Star Wars PS4 bundle + BB-8 App-Enabled Droid $400 shipped ($500 value), more
Grab this man. refurbished Acer Chromebook for $160 (Orig. $300)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Seiki 42-inch 4K Ultra HD LED HDTV for $299.99 with free shipping (Reg. $400)

Seiki 39-inch 4K 120Hz LED UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $300 shipped (Orig. $700)

Samsung 55-inch Smart 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $700 (Reg. $900+), more

Ringke iPhone 6s/Plus cases (multiple colors/styles) from $3 shipped (Reg. up to $15), more

Gift Cards up to 20% off: CVS, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, many more
DashCam Recorder and Camera offers motion-triggered recording: $27 (Orig: $95)
Keep your Wi-Fi running w/ this APC battery backup: $20 (Orig. $60)
Storage: SanDisk 512GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $120 (Reg. $145+), more
Save $50 on Huawei Watches for iOS/Android, prices start at $300
Harman Kardon 5.1-channel, 120 watt surround-sound system w/200W sub: $200 (Orig. $600)
Bluetooth Speakers: Bem Boom Box $40 (Reg. $80), Sylvania Rugged $12 (Reg. $20)
Amazon Fire TV 4K Streaming Media Player: $85 shipped (Reg. $100)
Try out Google Express with this $40 credit for $15 (62% savings)
Nike+ Fuelband SE Fitness Tracker for $38 (Orig. $150, CA Tax only)
Upgrade your audio w/ Logi’s 2.1-Ch. Speaker System: $100 (Reg. $125+)
Grow fresh herbs/veggies year round: Miracle-Gro AeroGarden $45 Prime shipped
Outfit your GoPro HERO4 with this 7-piece accessory bundle for $19 (Reg. $25)
Spotify tempts new Premium subscribers with free Google Chromecast offer
BJ’s Warehouse Inner Circle One-Year Membership: $25 w/ email delivery (Reg. $50)
Apple offering popular iOS video editing app ‘Videoshop’ for free ($2 value)
Patagonia – up to 50% off: Down Sweater Jacket $114 (Orig. $229), more
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Final Fantasy IX is now available for download on iOS/Android

SoundCloud launches iPhone version of its new ‘Pulse’ app for creators

Jordan Kahn Feb 23 2016 - 6:32 am PT

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SoundCloud today announced that it’s launching an iPhone version of the ‘Pulse’ app for creators that it first launched back in November for Android users.

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Snapchat introduces ability for anyone to create custom geofilters, but it comes at a cost

Chance Miller Feb 22 2016 - 5:03 pm PT

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In a blog post today, Snapchat has announced that it is expanding its geofilter feature to be open to all users, businesses, and brands. Previously, Snapchat’s geofilters were available to public places, such as cities, colleges, and neighborhoods. With today’s expansion, however, anyone can pay to create a custom geofilter.

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Apple TV 4 adds Disney Channel, Disney XD and Watch ABC to universal search + Siri

Benjamin Mayo Feb 22 2016 - 4:14 pm PT

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Apple has added several new channels and cable internet services onto the new Apple TV universal search and Siri search today, following the addition of Fox and National Geographic earlier in the month. Today’s enhancements brings Watch ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Jr and Disney X.D into the mix allowing users to quickly search across these services in the Apple TV UI. As shown in the screenshot, Modern Family now lists ABC as a viewing option alongside Netflix, iTunes and Hulu. Selecting Watch ABC takes the user directly to the app with the show ready to watch.

Unfortunately, international Apple TV users continue to be left in the dark regarding ‘universal’ search. Outside of the US, a handful of countries get iTunes + Netflix integration in search results … the remainder only get iTunes.

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