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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.

Disney-backed virtual reality company brings 360-degree videos to Apple TV

Ben Lovejoy Dec 23 2015 - 4:01 am PT

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If you have an Apple TV, look out for the Littlstar app, which brings 360-degree videos to the platform for the first time. The company says that it has thousands of videos in its library, including ones from major brands like Discovery, Disney, Fusion, MLB, Mountain Dew, National Geographic, PBS and Red Bull.

You use the trackpad on the Siri remote to control your viewpoint. In a ballet video, for example, you can look around the theater as well as watch the performance, to get more of a sense of really being there …

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VLC media app gains Split Screen + Touch ID features on iOS, much more

Zac Hall Dec 22 2015 - 8:15 am PT

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[Update: VLC incorrectly included Apple TV support in today’s release notes. That release is coming “very soon” but not available today. The iOS/watchOS updates are out today.]

[Update 1/12/2016: VLC for Apple TV is now available.]

The popular VLC app for playing a variety of media formats not supported by iTunes has now made its way to the new Apple TV. We heard in September that VLC for Apple TV was in the works, and last month the team started accepting beta testers. Today VLC for Mobile delivered a major update that includes the first Apple TV version as well as a handful of new features on iPhones and iPads.

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App Santa discounts 20 popular iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps by up to 60%

Zac Hall Dec 22 2015 - 5:11 am PT

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Over the last few years, indie developers have banded together just before Christmas Day to discount top iOS and Mac apps for new customers. The sale is called App Santa and includes popular apps like Tweetbot for Mac, Pcalc, Screens, Deliveries, and over a dozen other highly recommended apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. App Santa doesn’t last long though so check out the full list below to save some money on quality apps.

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Kim Kardashian West ‘apologizes for breaking the App Store’ after issues with downloads of Kimoji app

Ben Lovejoy Dec 22 2015 - 4:43 am PT

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Kim Kardashian West indulged in a spot of humblebrag tweeting after her Kimoji emoticon app shot to the top of the App Store.

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While the claim to have crashed the App Store appears to have been something of an exaggeration, it does appear true that many were for a time unable to download the app, with The Drum reporting that downloads peaked at 9,000 per second. But Apple said the App Store didn’t go down:

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The reality TV star raked in double-digit millions from her Kim Kardashian: Hollywood app last year.

Claims that human beings are continuing to evolve may be somewhat exaggerated.

HGTV, Food Network, & Travel Channel apps come to Apple TV

Jordan Kahn Dec 21 2015 - 2:07 pm PT

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Content from shows on popular networks including HGTV, Food Network, and Travel Channel are now available with apps launching in the App Store for the new Apple TV.

The apps offer much the experience offer in their iPhone and iPad counterparts, and require users to sign-in using a cable TV account. Like the iOS apps for HGTV, Travel Channel, and Food Network, users can sign in with accounts from AT&T U-verse. Bright House Networks, Cox, Comcast XFINITY, DIRECTV, DISH, Google Fiber, Optimum, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, and a long list of others.

In each of the apps, users will find the usual selection of on-demand episodes and clips from popular shows on each of the networks, as well as access to a Live TV stream of what’s airing on the channels.

You can download the HGTV, Travel Channel and Food Network apps on the new Apple TV now.

Facebook begins testing Live Photo sharing and viewing on iOS

Zac Hall Dec 21 2015 - 10:33 am PT

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When Apple introduced the new Live Photos feature on the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus back in September, Phil Schiller said on stage that Facebook was committed to supporting the new photo format by the end of the year. Facebook has now shared that it will begin letting a small number of users share Live Photos on the social network from today with a general roll out planned next year.

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Astropad update transforms iPad Pro and Apple Pencil into a first class Mac graphics tablet

Zac Hall Dec 21 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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Astropad, the iOS app that lets you turn your iPad into a professional tablet for Mac, is out today with new enhancements for iPad Pro and Apple Pencil users. The app already supported native resolution on the 12.9″ tablet as well as basic Apple Pencil support, and today’s free update focuses on specific improvements to Pro plus Pencil features to make the most of the new hardware and create a first class experience.

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Photoshop Fix for iPad Pro now supports Apple Pencil tilt shading & pressure detection

Zac Hall Dec 18 2015 - 1:48 pm PT

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Adobe’s recently launched Photoshop Fix app has been updated this week to add further support for Apple Pencil on iPad Pro. The image editing app already worked with Apple’s new digital stylus on the larger tablet with initial support introduced in late October, and the latest update goes beyond basic support by recognizing both pressure changes and tilt shading when editing with Apple Pencil.

The enhanced support works well and really makes the precision editing with Apple Pencil on photos more natural when using the new iPad Pro. As you can see in the example with the sharpen adjustments highlighted in red, Pencil can now fill in large spaces quickly and apply more or less of an adjustment by adjusting force without tweaking hardness or softness settings.

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Hundreds of iOS/Mac games & apps are on sale for the holidays, these are the best ones you can’t afford to miss

Justin Kahn Dec 18 2015 - 12:26 pm PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Update (12/22 3:15pm):

Apple has now updated the App Store with a “Handpicked Apps & Games for $0.99” sale. Just about all of the top-notch apps from the sale can already be found in our list below including Day One, Word Swag, Scanner Pro, Notability, Leo’s Fortune, DuckTales: Remastered, Alto’s Adventure, Goat Simulator, Duet Game and more.
We have now updated this post again with all the latest and most popular price drops on the App Stores. Once again, you’ll find the latest additions at the top of each category.

Update (12/21 3:10pm): The app deals just keep coming! This post has now been updated with all of the latest apps and games on sale for the holidays. You’ll find all the newest additions at the top of each category below.

As usual at this time of year, many of the most popular and highly rated iOS and Mac games/apps are going on sale for the holidays. While you may notice a few apps from this past week’s daily roundups, we have scoured the App Stores to bring all of the best and most notable deals to one place. Some highlights include sales on the entire Infinity Blade Trilogy, a massive list of Final Fantasy titles, 2Do, Duet Display, MacPhun photo editors, a few of Apple’s App/Game of the Year 2015 picks and much more:

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9to5Toys Last Call: 12-inch Retina MacBook from $950, iPhone 6s on contract $1, Bastion for iOS $1, more

Justin Kahn Dec 18 2015 - 9:00 am PT

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Hundreds of iOS/Mac games & apps are on sale for the holidays, these are the best ones you can’t afford to miss

Get Canary’s all-in-one home security system + air quality sensor for $179 (Reg. $200)
Hult blends copper and concrete in a stunning modern take on the Bluetooth speaker
OtterBox Defender Series iPhone 6 Case for $20 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
Linksys USB 3.0 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter: $14 Prime shipped (Orig. $30)
TechMatte Sound Pod Bluetooth Speaker with NFC $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
Selfie sticks, Headphones, and Star Wars Bike Helmets for Kids from $10 Prime shipped
Home: Hamilton Beach Breakfast Burrito/Crepe Maker $22 (Orig. $40), more

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB in all colors: $1,000 or $950 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,300)

Best Buy offering iPhone 6s for $1 on contract w/ Sprint & Verizon

Games/Apps: Bastion for iOS $1 (Reg. $5), 50% off Final Fantasy 1-7, freebies, more

Shop Apple’s holiday gift guide, save up to $350: great 9to5 deals on every device + accessory

Grab the entire Infinity Blade Trilogy on iOS for just $1 each ($20 value)

App Store Free App of the Week: Attack the Light RPG goes free ($3 value)

Frogmind drops the new BADLAND 2 for iOS, original down to $3 (Reg. $5)

Hitman Sniper for iOS drops to its lowest price yet: $1 (Reg. up to $5)

Gift Cards w/ Email Delivery: JCPenney $60 for $50, Toys R Us $100 for $90, more

Apple Watch Sport $100 off at B&H Photo, prices start at $249 with tax only in NY

Best Buy’s latest Apple sale is your best chance to score iPad, Mac, & Watch deals before Christmas: iPad Air 2 $125 off, iPad Air $100 off, iPad mini 4 $100 off, much more!

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Fitness Trackers: Fitbit Charge HR $110 (Reg. $130+), The Microsoft Band 2 $200 (Reg. $250)

Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi 32GB in two colors: $240 w/ two-day shipping (Reg. $319)
littleBits Electronics Kits up to 35% Off: cloudBit Starter kit $64 shipped (Reg. $99), more
Daily Deals: Black & Decker Drill Kit $63, Seinfeld: The Complete Series Gift Set $50, more
Logitech Harmony Smart Control Universal Remote w/ Hub: $70 shipped (Reg. $110+)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Seagate Backup Plus USB 3.0 5TB Desktop External Hard Drive $115 (Orig. $180)

iPhone 6/s/Plus Accessories: Sport Armbands from $6, cases in a variety of colors/styles from $3 shipped, more

USB Chargers w/ Prime shipping: Imneed 10,000mah Slim power bank $12, Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $8, more

Anker USB Power Deals: Astro E7 26,800mAh Power Bank $40 (Reg. $60), Braided Nylon MFi Lightning Cables from $8, more

RAVPower 5-in-1 SD Card Reader, Battery Pack, Wireless Bridge $30 (Reg. $40)
Aukey Bluetooth Audio: Sport Earbuds from $14 (Reg. $25), more
LifeProof Nüüd iPad Air Waterproof Case in white $20 shipped (Reg. $48), more
Sports/Fitness: SKLZ Mini Basketball Hoop $15 (Reg. $30+), more
Bose SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker $99, QC25 Headphones $269
Bluetooth Speakers: Inateck MercuryBox Aluminum $30, Aukey Rugged $15
MacPhun Photo Editing apps for Mac 40% off: Intensify & Tonality $10 ea, more
Toca Nature is now available for free on the App Store (Reg. $3)
Nexus 6P 32GB Android Factory Unlocked Smartphone: $449 (Reg. $499)
Networking: TP-LINK OnHub 802.11ac Router + Google Chromecast $179
Buy a new Chromecast, receive a $20 Google Play credit plus more offers
Google is offering a free $20 Best Buy Gift Card when you use Android Pay
Media: iTunes HD Movie $10 Sale, Blu-rays from $4, more
Pencil by FiftyThree smart iPad stylus from $30 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
Get half off a replacement Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter: $40 (Orig. $79)
The Room for iOS goes free for the first time in two years (Reg. $1), more
Download Josh Groban’s latest album Stages for free ($11 value)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz free Kindle download and audiobook (Reg. $9+)
Mophie iPhone 6/s Juice Pack Air: $75 (Reg. $100)
Buy select movies from Google Play and get a second copy to gift to a friend for free
1-month free Marvel Unlimited comic subscription

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Tiny Arcade puts those 80’s gaming cabinets in the palm of your hand

Justin’s Holiday Gift Guide: speakers, Lightning mics, pocket synths & more to up your home recording set-up

Trevor’s Holiday Gift Guide: The perfect accessories for travel – backpacks, cord management, more

Dan’s Holiday Gift Guide: rare Apple collectibles & swag for the techie who has everything

Skip the holiday blues with these practical stocking stuffers

Top 10 holiday movies you can stream right now on Netflix

The FLUXO Smart Lamp lets iOS and Android users paint their walls with light
YoCam tops GoPro’s tiny action camera in features, but does it matter?
This limited edition Rolls Royce cocktail kit is a must see for car and James Bond fans alike
LEGO Architecture teases upcoming Skyline series featuring the world’s most famous cities
De’Longhi launches new PrimaDonna Elite coffeemaker w/ iOS connectivity
Pine64 aims to knock off Raspberry Pi with its low-price 4K-capable microcomputer
Amazon names the best-selling books of 2015, snag one as a surefire holiday gift

Get Canary’s all-in-one home security system + air quality/temperature sensor for $179 (Reg. $200)

‘Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories’ comes to iPhone & iPad

Jordan Kahn Dec 17 2015 - 10:38 am PT

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Rockstar Games announced today that it’s bringing Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, the ninth game in the series originally in 2005, to iOS users.

You’ll find the full game packed into the iOS version for iPhone and iPad, which Rockstar notes in its press release was “originally designed with mobile gameplay in mind” for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). But you’ll also find some new features including some that take advantage of the iPhone and iPad’s touch display, iOS specific features like 3D Touch, and the larger iPad Pro:

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Frogmind releases the brand new BADLAND 2 for iOS, drops original down to $3 (Reg. $5)

Justin Kahn Dec 17 2015 - 9:04 am PT

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From 9to5Toys.com:

Many of you have likely played former Apple Game of the Year winner BADLAND. Well, the very highly rated, puzzle-platformer (flyer?) is now getting its first official sequel courtesy of developer Frogmind.

More details and gameplay footage below:

It looks like we will be getting more of what what we loved about the original including levels that scroll in both directions, online challenges, a full single player campaign and an all-new death dealing array of traps and hazards to avoid. Judging by the 4+ star rating from over 20,000 gamers on the original, it’s hard to imagine the sequel not being just as good.

As you may have noticed in this morning’s games/app roundup, the original has gone on sale to celebrate the release of the sequel.

BADLAND 2 is now available for download in the App Store for $4.99. Here is the release trailer:

You’ll find all of our best game deals across every platform in our daily roundups and the entire Infinity Blade Trilogy went on sale this morning. A bunch of MacPhun Mac apps are also on sale right now for as much as 40% off.

Witness the award-winning world of BADLAND in even more stunning beauty with levels that extend and scroll to all directions. Survive through new elements such as liquids, flamethrowers, frost, magma, water and volumetric burning light. Fall down deadly rifts, fly to any direction and race & jump along the surfaces as a rolling character on your way to safety.

Challenge your friends and strangers in constantly updating global online events. Race against their best performances and rise in the global rankings.

Features:

– A SINGLE PLAYER campaign with deviously imaginative levels

– Global ONLINE CHALLENGES

* Challenge your friends and others in asynchronous online events

– Intuitive two-touch controls combined with innovative level design

– Highly immersive audiovisual gaming experience – best enjoyed with headphones

– Universal app optimized for iPhones, iPods and iPads

– Game Center and iCloud support

* Progress synced between all linked iOS devices

– Achievements & online leaderboards

– 3D Touch support for iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus!

* Super precise flying using touch

* Quick actions added to home screen icon to quickly access single player and online

– More levels coming soon as free updates

* The original BADLAND is one of the most updated iOS games of all time

Jeremy’s 5: Apple Pencil battery, Octane for Apple Watch, Free Google/Spotify $, djay Pro + Scribblenauts Unlimited

Jeremy Horwitz Dec 17 2015 - 7:55 am PT

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Welcome to something new I’m trying out for 9to5Mac — a quick roundup of 5 interesting little things I’ve tested and discovered over the past week. These are all items that aren’t big enough for full articles, but are worth sharing with you anyway.

This week’s topics: real-world testing notes on the Apple Pencil’s battery, a quick look at Incipio’s new Octane watch band and case-style housing kit for Apple Watch, a way to score free Google Play and Spotify Premium credit, and thoughts on two apps — Algoriddim’s new djay Pro + Warner Bros.’ Scribblenauts Unlimited…

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Adobe Post debuts on iPhone, lets anyone create memorable graphics on-the-go

Zac Hall Dec 17 2015 - 6:29 am PT

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Adobe is out today with its latest iOS-first app for mobile creatives. Adobe Post joins the free suite of other easy-to-use mobile apps for sharing that includes the Slate and Voice iPad apps. Where Voice lets you combine recorded storytelling with visuals and Slate lets anyone create magazine-quality stories from iPad, Adobe Post makes creating good-looking, sharable graphics from the iPhone as easy as picking the right image, font, and words.

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Facebook Messenger now lets you call an Uber w/ friends, adds 3D Touch, more

Jordan Kahn Dec 16 2015 - 11:50 am PT

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Facebook today announced it’s rolling out a new feature for its Messenger chat app that will let users book a car through Uber. The feature, it said, expands on other “integrations” it’s added recently outside of the app’s core chat functionality, like the ability to send money or use the app for customer support.

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9to5Toys Last Call: 13″ MacBook Air 256GB from $900, Beats Solo2 Wireless $190, Philips Hue Go $80, more

Dec 16 2015 - 9:00 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:

The FLUXO Smart Lamp lets iOS and Android users paint their walls with light

Sprint will give you a free HDTV when you open a new account/upgrade to a Samsung device
MacPhun Photo Editing apps for Mac 40% off: Intensify & Tonality $10 ea, more
Google Nexus 6P 5.7-inch 32GB Android Factory Unlocked Smartphone: $449 (Reg. $499)
Fashion: Barney’s Warehouse up to 60% off: Men’s Polo shirt $16 (Reg. $39), more
Spoil your kids with a Little Tikes bouncy house for $160, more
Sports/Fitness: Bluetooth 4.0 sport earbuds $12 (Reg. $18+), more
Home: Stainless Steel Burr Coffee Grinder $34 (Reg. $55), more

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB (newest version): $950 or $900 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,199)

Headphones: Beats by Dr. Dre Solo2 Wireless $190 (Reg. $220+), Audio-Technica Over-Ears + FiiO e6 amp $149, more

Get into smart lighting w/ the Philips Hue Go Portable LED System for $80 shipped (Reg. $100)

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Gift Cards w/ Email Delivery: Sears $100 for $85, Cabela’s $50 for $40, Spotify $60 for $50, more

Apple Watch Sport $100 off at B&H Photo, prices start at $249 with tax only in NY

Best Buy’s latest Apple sale is your best chance to score iPad, Mac, & Watch deals before Christmas: iPad Air 2 $125 off, iPad Air $100 off, iPad mini 4 $100 off, much more!

Anker USB Power Deals: Astro E7 26,800mAh Power Bank $40 (Reg. $60), Braided Nylon MFi Lightning Cables from $8, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

USB Chargers w/ Prime shipping: Imneed 10,000mah Slim power bank $12, Nylon Braided Lightning Cable $8, more

Games/Apps: Batman Arkham Knight from $20, Xbox One 1TB GTA V Bundle $350
Daily Deals: ZAGGfolio Bluetooth Keyboard Case for iPad Air 2 $40, Jabra Solemate $50
Audio up to 60% Off: Bluetooth speakers $12, In-ear headphones from $5
Bluetooth Speakers: Inateck MercuryBox Aluminum $30, Aukey Rugged $15

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

iPhone 6/s/Plus Accessories: Sport Armbands from $6, cases in a variety of colors/styles from $3 shipped, more

Bose Holiday Savings: SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker $99 (Reg. $129), QC25 Headphones $269 (Reg. $299)

Toca Nature is now available for free on the App Store (Reg. $3)
Networking: TP-LINK OnHub 802.11ac Router + Google Chromecast $179
Buy a new Chromecast, receive a $20 Google Play credit plus more offers
Google is offering a free $20 Best Buy Gift Card when you use Android Pay
LG Optimus Exceed 2 (Verizon Prepaid) Android Smartphone $12 (Reg. $50+)
Media: iTunes HD Movie $10 Sale, Blu-rays from $4, more
Pencil by FiftyThree smart iPad stylus from $30 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
USB Hubs: ORICO Aluminum 7-port $30 (Reg. $40), more
Get half off a replacement Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter: $40 (Orig. $79)
Capture the action this Christmas with GoPro’s HERO+ LCD camera for $240 (Reg. $300)
Affinity Photo is Apple’s Mac App of the Year, download it now for $40 (Reg. $50)
App Store Free App of the Week: Cut the Rope 2 goes free for the first time ($1 value)
The Room for iOS goes free for the first time in two years (Reg. $1), more
Download Josh Groban’s latest album Stages for free ($11 value)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz free Kindle download and audiobook (Reg. $9+)
Mophie iPhone 6/s Juice Pack Air: $75 (Reg. $100)
Buy select movies from Google Play and get a second copy to gift to a friend for free
1-month free Marvel Unlimited comic subscription
Home Recording: PreSonus AudioBox Studio bundle $150 shipped (Reg. $200+)
ChugPlug adds 4 hours of battery life to your Macbook: $25 (Orig. $130)
Mpow Grip Magic Air Vent iPhone 6/s Car Mount $5 Prime shipped

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

YoCam tops GoPro’s tiny action camera in features, but does it matter?

Justin’s Holiday Gift Guide: speakers, Lightning mics, storage, pocket synths & more to up your home recording set-up

Trevor’s Holiday Gift Guide: The perfect accessories for travel – backpacks, cord management, more

Dan’s Holiday Gift Guide: rare Apple collectibles & swag for the techie who has everything

Skip the holiday blues with these practical stocking stuffers

Top 10 holiday movies you can stream right now on Netflix

This limited edition Rolls Royce cocktail kit is a must see for car and James Bond fans alike
LEGO Architecture teases upcoming Skyline series featuring the world’s most famous cities
De’Longhi launches new PrimaDonna Elite coffeemaker w/ iOS connectivity
Pine64 aims to knock off Raspberry Pi with its low-price 4K-capable microcomputer
Amazon names the best-selling books of 2015, snag one as a surefire holiday gift

Adobe Lightroom for iOS updated with 3D Touch, Split View, iPad Pro support, more

Zac Hall Dec 16 2015 - 7:43 am PT

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Adobe today released a new version of Photoshop Lightroom for iOS with new features for the latest iPhones and iPads. iPhone 6s and 6s Plus users can now enjoy new 3D Touch Quick Actions from the Lightroom icon, and the latest version has been optimized for iPad Pro and enhanced to support iOS 9 multitasking features. The update also introduces a Notification Center widget plus new editing tools as well.

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Apple/IBM partnership hits landmark of 100+ apps across 14 industries and 65 professions

Ben Lovejoy Dec 16 2015 - 5:53 am PT

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The enterprise apps partnership between Apple and IBM has reached the goal the two companies set of bringing 100+ MobileFirst apps to the business and professional sectors. Many enterprise customers of course use these in conjunction with existing consumer apps.

IBM today announced it has delivered more than 100 IBM MobileFirst for iOS apps, as part of its partnership with Apple, to transform work across 14 industries and 65 individual professions, from wealth advisors to flight attendants, first responders, nurses and retail buyers. Additionally, the companies are expanding the portfolio to new markets including consumer products, automotive, aging and chemicals and petroleum.

The companies plan to make future apps even more powerful …

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PSA: Rdio closing on 22 December, download your playlists now or lose them forever

Ben Lovejoy Dec 16 2015 - 4:31 am PT

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If you’re an Rdio user, you have a week to download your playlists before the service goes offline at 8pm ET/5pm PT on Tuesday 22 December. Although the company was acquired by Pandora last month, its new owners are not continuing the service, but instead incorporating some of its technology and talent.

You can download an archive of your collection, and also see your listening stats, by logging in at the company’s ‘farewell’ page.

Rdio has posted a few stats to the page, showing that the most-played album was Nothing Was The Same by Drake, while the most popular song was When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars.

Via Engadget

Skype iPhone & iPad app gets improved sharing with iOS extension

Jordan Kahn Dec 15 2015 - 10:24 am PT

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Skype for iPhone and iPad gets an update today to version 6.8 and with it comes new features for sharing content in the app. With the update, you’ll be able to quickly share links to websites and photos from your camera roll:

Skype 6.8 for iPhone and iPad makes sharing content with friends on Skype really easy. Simply tap on a share button to send links from apps and websites or photos from your camera roll directly to a Skype contact – just select the friend you want to share with and send! Perfect for sharing photos from your office party or present ideas with family members without the hassle of sending the content in an email.

The new app adds support for Skype in the system-wide iOS share sheet, meaning you’ll be able to easily share content from the web, in apps, and elsewhere directly to contacts in Skype. The company’s demo video below gives you the rundown on enabling the feature if you’re unfamiliar:

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The updated Skype app for iPhone and iPad is available on the App Store.

9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Watch $249, TP-LINK 802.11ac Router $100, Anker 26,800mAh Power Bank $40, more

Trevor Daugherty Dec 15 2015 - 9:00 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:

Get into smart lighting w/ the Philips Hue Go Portable LED System for $80 shipped (Reg. $100)

Networking: TP-LINK OnHub 802.11ac Router + Google Chromecast $179, more
Voyager Air 2 USB 3.0 Mobile Wireless Storage 1TB for iOS/Android: $70 (Reg. $180)
Toca Nature is now available for free on the App Store (Reg. $3)
YoCam tops GoPro’s tiny action camera in features, but does it matter?
LG Optimus Exceed 2 (Verizon Prepaid) Android Smartphone $12 (Reg. $50+)
Original LG Watch Urbane in Gold or Silver drops to $199 shipped (Orig. $349)
Google is offering a free $20 Best Buy Gift Card when you use Android Pay
Sports/Fitness: 25% off Allen Car Bike Racks from $35, more
Home: Philips 2-Pack Sonicare toothbrushes $80, Norelco Shaver $120, more

Apple Watch Sport $100 off at B&H Photo, prices start at $249 with tax only in NY

Amazon Gold Box — TP-LINK networking up to 60% off: AC1900 Archer C9 Dual-Band Gigabit Router $100 (Reg. $125)

Anker USB Power Deals: Astro E7 26,800mAh Power Bank $40 (Reg. $60), Braided Nylon MFi Lightning Cables from $8, more

Best Buy’s latest Apple sale is your best chance to score iPad, Mac, & Watch deals before Christmas: iPad Air 2 $125 off, iPad Air $100 off, iPad mini 4 $100 off, much more!

Best Buy makes a splash with the lowest Apple Watch prices ever, deals start at just $249

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MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

iPhone 6/s/Plus Accessories: Sport Armbands from $6, cases in a variety of colors/styles from $3 shipped, more

Bluetooth Audio: Anker SoundCore Speaker $30 (Reg. $40), more
Games/Apps: Guitar Hero Live for iOS/console $60, iOS freebies, more
Daily Deals: Jawbone Mini Jambox Bluetooth Speaker $65, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 $60, more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Bose Holiday Savings: SoundLink Color Bluetooth Speaker $99 (Reg. $129), QC25 Headphones $269 (Reg. $299)

Buy a new Chromecast, receive a $20 Google Play credit plus more offers

Media: iTunes HD Movie $10 Sale, Blu-rays from $4, more
Pencil by FiftyThree smart iPad stylus from $30 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)
USB Hubs: ORICO Aluminum 7-port $30 (Reg. $40), more
Get half off a replacement Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapter: $40 (Orig. $79)
2-pack Logitech UE BOOM Smart Bluetooth speakers for $170 shipped (Orig. $400+)
Capture the action this Christmas with GoPro’s HERO+ LCD camera for $240 (Reg. $300)
Fashion: Ralph Lauren 30% off – Half-Zip Pullover $42 (Orig. $99), more
Affinity Photo is Apple’s Mac App of the Year, download it now for $40 (Reg. $50)
App Store Free App of the Week: Cut the Rope 2 goes free for the first time ($1 value)
The Room for iOS goes free for the first time in two years (Reg. $1), more
Download Josh Groban’s latest album Stages for free ($11 value)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz free Kindle download and audiobook (Reg. $9+)
Mophie iPhone 6/s Juice Pack Air: $75 (Reg. $100)
Buy select movies from Google Play and get a second copy to gift to a friend for free
1-month free Marvel Unlimited comic subscription
Home Recording: PreSonus AudioBox Studio bundle $150 shipped (Reg. $200+)
ChugPlug adds 4 hours of battery life to your Macbook: $25 (Orig. $130)
Mpow Grip Magic Air Vent iPhone 6/s Car Mount $5 Prime shipped
Twelve South blowout: iPad mini leather case $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $70)
Home Recording: ATH-M40x headphones + Blue Yeti USB mic $130, more
Sling Media Slingbox 350 (refurb) $55 shipped (Orig. $180)
Apple’s latest freebie is Afterlight image editing app for iPhone and iPad ($1 value)

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Trevor’s Holiday Gift Guide: The perfect accessories for travel – backpacks, cord management, more

Dan’s Holiday Gift Guide: rare Apple collectibles & swag for the techie who has everything

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Top 10 holiday movies you can stream right now on Netflix

LEGO Architecture teases upcoming Skyline series featuring the world’s most famous cities
De’Longhi launches new PrimaDonna Elite coffeemaker w/ iOS connectivity
Pine64 aims to knock off Raspberry Pi with its low-price 4K-capable microcomputer
Amazon names the best-selling books of 2015, snag one as a surefire holiday gift
The future is (almost) here with Moley’s robotic kitchen
The latest Omate smartwatch for iOS/Android hits Indiegogo w/ instant success
Amazon launches New Kindle Fire HD 8 ‘Reader’s Edition’

Sonos rolling out Apple Music support in beta from today

Zac Hall Dec 15 2015 - 6:56 am PT

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Sonos is beginning to roll out support for streaming Apple Music content to its wireless speakers starting today. The feature is available in beta and limited to select Sonos customers who signed up earlier this month when the update was first announced. Sonos will continue to add more people to the Apple Music beta ahead of a wider release to all Sonos customers early next year. I’ve had a chance to try out the Apple Music beta with Sonos, which works through the updated Sonos Controller app, and in some cases it looks better than Apple’s own app.

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Jeb Bush calls Apple Watch unintuitive, lists his favorite iPhone apps in new interview

Chance Miller Dec 15 2015 - 1:00 am PT

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Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush has long voiced his support for Apple products. Earlier this year, he praised the health features of the Apple Watch, saying that it does a better job at health management than Obamacare. Jeb! later posted a video of his Silicon Valley favorites, voicing his support for iPhone over BlackBerry and MacBook Pro over iPad, while showing off his Apple Watch. Now, however, in a quick interview with Business Insider, Bush has become somewhat critical of the Apple Watch…

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Hulu iPhone app overhauled with iPad-like design, new features for parents

Jordan Kahn Dec 14 2015 - 11:55 am PT

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Hulu gets a major update today with an all-new design for iPhone alongside a few new features in version 4.7.0.

The new iPhone design looks a lot like the design Hulu was already using on the iPad with navigation tucked under a menu button in the upper left section instead of tabs along the bottom. You’ll also find mostly grid layouts with larger images when the app is displaying lists of content.

Here’s a look at the old Hulu iPhone app (left) versus the new design in today’s update (right):

And in addition to the updated design, iPhone users will find Hulu’s Kid Lock functionality now available. The parental control feature can be enabled through settings to restrict content for children using the service.

The updated Hulu app for iPhone is available on the App Store now.