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Microsoft reportedly buying cross-platform to-do list app Wunderlist

Zac Hall Jun 1 2015 - 11:16 am PT

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You can now add the German mobile app firm 6Wunderkinder GmbH to the growing list of companies with iOS apps that Microsoft has bought in recent months. 6Wunderkinder makes the popular cross-platform Wunderlist task manager for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has spent somewhere in the ballpark of $100-$200 million for the firm.
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9to5Toys Last Call: iPad mini 2 WiFi+LTE 64GB $330, Retina MacBook Pro $1,100, Mac app bundle $20, more

Jun 1 2015 - 9:17 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:

• ElevationLab’s aluminum dock gets updated with iPhone 6 Plus support
• LEGO’s version of Minecraft is available to play right now
• Google Chromecast (refurb) $24 shipped (Orig. $35) + free movie rental, more
• Amazon magazine subscriptions from $5/yr: Fortune, Sports Illustrated, Time, many more
• Home: Philips Norelco shavers from $30 (Reg. up to $60), more

iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 16GB $300 (Reg. $399), iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular 64GB $330 (Orig. $729)

4 Hours only! Save $125 on select 16GB and 128GB iPad mini 3 models. Deals from $275 http://t.co/ewSZ8e4v5A pic.twitter.com/GLaUxLm35K

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) June 1, 2015

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (latest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,100 shipped (Reg. $1,299)

The Summer Mac Essentials Bundle: Unibox, Noiseless, Hider 2, Jump Desktop and more for $19.99 ($204 value)

Amazon Gold Box – up to 50% off Logitech iPad gear: Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $37 (Reg. $50), more

GoPro’s new HERO+ LCD brings a touch display to its entry-level action camera

SanDisk details new portable USB C solid-state drives for MacBook and high capacity flash drives

Father’s Day Gift Guide: top picks, exclusive discounts and a $482 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Kindle for Kids Bundle: Kindle e-reader + kid friendly cover + 2yr. warranty $99 shipped ($140 value)

• New! Daily Deals: Samsung 55″ Smart HDTV $800, Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard $27, more
• New! Games/Apps: Mortal Kombat X $39, Final Fantasy Type-0 $28, more
• New! Headphones: Jabra Move Bluetooth on-ears $70 (Reg. $100), more
• New! Samsung microSD cards: 16GB EVO $7 (Reg. $15), 32GB Pro $18 (Reg. $37)

More deals still alive:

30 discounted iTunes movie bundles: Jurassic Park $20, Godfather & Lord of the Rings Trilogy $15 ea, more

PlayStation Plus free games for Junes: Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes, more

Xbox Live free games for June: Massive Chalice, Just Cause 2, Thief, more

• App Store Free App of the Week: Hyper Square puzzle game ($2 value)
• Lenmar’s ChugPlug gets you 4 hours of MacBook battery life: $68 shipped (Reg. $130)
• Classical music albums $0.99 ea: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, many more
• Multi-year magazine subs from $4.75/yr: ESPN, Wired, Men’s Health, many more
• Pioneer speakers: SP-BS21 Bookshelfs $50 shipped (Orig. $100), more
• Headphones: Philips Bluetooth $31, Audio-Technica (refurb) $39, more
• TP-LINK 150Mbps wireless N portable travel router $15 shipped (Orig. $30)
• Harman Kardon & JBL Factory Recertified up to 80% off
• Get a month of geek and gaming gear from Loot Crate for $17 shipped (15% savings)
• Complete Arduino Starter Kit & 3-Course Bundle: $76 (Orig. $520, CA Tax Only)
• Get a minimum of $175 towards a PlayStation 4 with an eligible PS3 or Xbox 360 trade
• AirPlay content from your iOS devices to your Mac w/ Airserver: $10 (Orig. $15)
• HUSKK Quickdraw iPhone 6/6+ Leather Wallet Case: Shipped $25 (Orig. $49)

New products & more:

Splatoon for Wii U inks the scene with colorful gameplay and an exclusive bundle

• Bluelounge’s new extension cord brings style and USB power
• Amazon Prime adds free same day delivery in select markets across the United States
• WD upgrades its popular My Passport Ultra portable HD
• New game from former BioShock devs puts players in the shoes of a blind protagonist
• Neato’s next gen robotic vacuums might be its quietest and best looking yet
• SanDisk’s new SSDs offer improved performance at a “cost-effective” price
• Screentendo can turn any part of your screen into a playable Super Mario Bros. level
• This retro style amiibo display is going to give you flashbacks
• OXBOARD blends a skateboard and Segway for a unique rechargeable transportation option
• The new Yeair quadcopter can go as fast as your car for 60 minutes without landing

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Chase Bank iPhone app now lets you log in with Touch ID

Mark Gurman May 30 2015 - 1:16 pm PT

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Nearly a year after Touch ID support for third-party developers was announced for iOS 8, major bank Chase has added fingerprint login support to its iPhone application. When you launch the new app update for the first time, the application will ask you if you’d like to turn on Touch ID support. The bank warns that some functions will still require you to enter your password, but this upgrade should still make the app quicker to navigate for many use cases. The app has also gained complete support for the iPhone 6 Plus. Chase’s iPad app, which is still on a pre-iOS 7 design, has not been updated to support Touch ID on the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3. Other banking apps like PayPal and American Express already have Touch ID support, with the former gaining the functionality just last week and the latter being upgraded last holiday season.

Thanks, Scott! Images via Chris P. and John B.

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Flexibits announces upcoming Fantastical for Apple Watch app

Zac Hall May 29 2015 - 11:37 am PT

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Flexibits, makers of Fantastical 2, just announced an upcoming version of the super useful calendar app coming to the Apple Watch. Included in the teaser is the above preview of Fantastical made for the Apple Watch. We’ll have a full hands-on review of the new app when it launches so stay posted for that. In the meantime, check out our review of the recently released Fantastical 2 for Mac, which takes the natural language parsing calendar from a menu bar app to a full fledged calendar with a complete Yosemite redesign. You can grab Fantastical 2 for iPhone from the App Store for $4.99 to be ready for the Apple Watch update.

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9to5Toys Last Call: 11″ MacBook Air (newest version) $800, 4x 16GB Flash Drives $16, Splatoon for Wii U, much more

May 29 2015 - 9:03 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:

• Splatoon for Wii U inks the scene with colorful gameplay and an exclusive bundle
• HUSKK Quickdraw iPhone 6/6+ Leather Wallet Case: Shipped $25 (Orig. $49)
• This is probably your last chance to get wave 4 amiibo figures: Robin, Lucina, more
• Acer Chromebooks at Amazon: 11.6-Inch $155, Tocuhscreen w/32GB SSD: $200, more
• Xbox Live free games for June: Massive Chalice, Just Cause 2, Thief, more
• Home: Anchor 4-pc stainless spice jars $17, Pyrex 18-pc glass food storage $25 , more
• Multi-year magazine subs from $4.75/yr: ESPN, Wired, Men’s Health, many more

Daily Deals: 13″ 256GB Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch $1,300, 11″ MacBook Air $800, Dual USB Car Chargers from $6, more

4-pack of 16GB PNY Attaché USB 2.0 Flash Drives $16 shipped (Reg. $28)

$75 Staples Gift Card for $60 w/ email delivery (20% off)

App Store Free App of the Week: Hyper Square puzzle game ($2 value)

30 discounted iTunes movie bundles: Jurassic Park $20, Godfather & Lord of the Rings Trilogy $15 ea, more

Today is your last chance to enter to win Intrepid's $379 Journeyman messenger bag! http://t.co/wLaJ9SyxU2 pic.twitter.com/N3nXBuAShU

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) May 29, 2015

More new gear from today:

Games/Apps: Xbox One Assassin’s Creed Unity Bundle $300 (Reg. $350), Stunt Star goes free, Machine World $1, freebies, more

• New! Classical music albums $0.99 ea: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, many more
• New! 6PM 15% off sitewide: Lucky Brand Jeans $44 (Orig. $129), more
• New! Acer Chromebox 1.4GHz/2GB/16GB w/ Keyboard + Mouse $120 shipped (Reg. $150+)

More deals still alive:

iPad Air 2 64GB Wi-Fi in all colors for the same price as 16GB: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)

iPad mini 3 for the same price as the second gen model: $300 shipped (Reg. $399)

• Lenmar’s ChugPlug gets you 4 hours of MacBook battery life: $68 shipped (Reg. $130)
• Get up to $100 in Amazon credit w/ Weber Grills + $50 credit $399 ($449 value), more
• USB Charger Deals w/ Prime shipping: Lumsing 2-port 17W $5 (Reg. $10), more
• Pioneer speakers: SP-BS21 Bookshelfs $50 shipped (Orig. $100), more
• Inateck 2.5″ SSD Enclosure w/ 3-port USB 3.0 Hub: $22 Prime shipped (Reg. $28)
• Blumoo Bluetooth Universal Remote Shipped: $85 (Orig. $130, CA Tax Only)
• Home: Coca-Cola mini fridge $30, Cuisinart brushed stainless griddler (refurb) $75, more
• Buy Incase’s new bags early and get a free power pack ($50 value) + giveaway
• Headphones: Philips Bluetooth $31, Audio-Technica (refurb) $39, more
• WD upgrades its popular My Passport Ultra portable HD, last gen 2TB on sale for $80
• TP-LINK 150Mbps wireless N portable travel router $15 shipped (Orig. $30)
• Free PlayStation Plus games for June: Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes, more
• Harman Kardon & JBL Factory Recertified up to 80% off
• Lumsing cases: iPhone 6 $3, iPhone 6 Plus $5, iPad Air 2 $7 Prime shipped
• Get a month of geek and gaming gear from Loot Crate for $17 shipped (15% savings)
• Complete Arduino Starter Kit & 3-Course Bundle: $76 (Orig. $520, CA Tax Only)
• Get a minimum of $175 towards a PlayStation 4 with an eligible PS3 or Xbox 360 trade
• AirPlay content from your iOS devices to your Mac w/ Airserver: $10 (Orig. $15)
• Two rugged Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $11 Prime Shipped (Reg. $24+)
• NERF blasters and crossbows up to 25% off: Elite 2-in-1 Demolisher $30 (Orig. $40)
• NBA Jam for iOS goes free for a limited time thanks to IGN
• Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day is now available for free (Reg. $2)
• Headphones: JBL J55i $19 (Reg. $30), Klipsch R6m $60 (Reg. $72+)
• Anker Ultra-Slim Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, more: $13 Prime shipped

New products & more:

Bluelounge’s new extension cord brings style and USB power

Amazon Prime adds free same day delivery in select markets across the United States

• New game from former BioShock devs puts players in the shoes of a blind protagonist
• Neato’s next gen robotic vacuums might be its quietest and best looking yet
• SanDisk’s new SSDs offer improved performance at a “cost-effective” price
• Screentendo can turn any part of your screen into a playable Super Mario Bros. level
• This retro style amiibo display is going to give you flashbacks
• OXBOARD blends a skateboard and Segway for a unique rechargeable transportation option
• The new Yeair quadcopter can go as fast as your car for 60 minutes without landing
• Amazon’s purported Handmade store is about to rain on Etsy’s parade
• This origami style kayak unfolds and has you in the water in 10 minutes
• Xbox One can get over-air HD channels with new bundle from MS
• Retro Freak plays original game cartridges from 11 throwback consoles
• Phree stylus works on nearly any surface & doubles as a headset for phone calls
• Bloxels lets anyone design video games with no programming knowledge needed

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Google Cardboard VR viewer & SDK now support iOS

Zac Hall May 28 2015 - 11:52 am PT

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Google revealed today at the I/O conference that its Cardboard viewer for creating virtual reality experiences easily from Android apps will now support the iPhone for the first time.

The added support for the iPhone comes as Google has added support for iOS to its Cardboard SDK for developers. This means that iPhone apps can now include virtual reality experiences when paired with the Cardboard viewer.

In addition to adding support for iOS, Google is releasing an updated version of its Cardboard view that supports larger phones with up to 6-inch displays. The new version also features an improved input button and can be assembled in just three steps rather than twelve.

Google Cardboard for iPhone is available on the App Store. Cardboard Viewer is available to buy from $19.99 through Google, although the company also offers instructions for building your own viewer.

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Google’s Inbox iOS app now open to all, updated w/ new features

Jordan Kahn May 28 2015 - 11:14 am PT

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After first launching its new Inbox app as an alternative email experience to its main Gmail service last year, Google today announced that Inbox is now open to all sans the original invite system while it also introduces a number of new features for the service.

As for features, Google highlighted a new “Trip Bundles” feature that keeps emails related to travel in one place, and improved controls for things like Undo Send, Signatures, and Swipe to Delete:
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9to5Toys Last Call: ChugPlug MacBook battery add-on $68, iPad Air 2 64GB $500, travel router $15, more

May 28 2015 - 9:07 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: Hyper Square puzzle game ($2 value)
• USB Charger Deals w/ Prime shipping: Lumsing 2-port 17W $5 (Reg. $10), more
• Pioneer speakers: SP-BS21 Bookshelfs $50 shipped (Orig. $100), more
• Inateck 2.5″ SSD Enclosure w/ 3-port USB 3.0 Hub: $22 Prime shipped (Reg. $28)
• New game from former BioShock devs puts players in the shoes of a blind protagonist
• Blumoo Bluetooth Universal Remote Shipped: $85 (Orig. $130, CA Tax Only)
• Get up to $100 in Amazon credit w/ Weber Grills + $50 credit $399 ($449 value), more
• Home: Coca-Cola mini fridge $30, Cuisinart brushed stainless griddler (refurb) $75, more

Lenmar’s ChugPlug gets you 4 hours of MacBook battery life: $68 shipped (Reg. $130)

iPad Air 2 64GB Wi-Fi in all colors for the same price as 16GB: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)

TP-LINK 150Mbps wireless N portable travel router $15 shipped (Orig. $30)

30 discounted iTunes movie bundles: Jurassic Park $20, Godfather & Lord of the Rings Trilogy $15 ea, more

Giveaway: Intrepid’s Journeyman messenger bag worth $379 is great for work or play

More new gear from today:

Amazon Prime adds free same day delivery in select markets across the United States

• New! Daily Deals: 11,200mAh Power Bank $18, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $28, more
• New! Headphones: Philips Bluetooth $31, Audio-Technica (refurb) $39, more
• New! Games/Apps: ProCam 2 for iOS goes free (Reg. $3), iOS freebies, more
• New! Buy Incase’s new bags early and get a free power pack ($50 value) + giveaway

More deals still alive:

WD upgrades its popular My Passport Ultra portable HD, last gen 2TB on sale for $80

• Free PlayStation Plus games for June: Metal Gear Solid V Ground Zeroes, more
• Harman Kardon & JBL Factory Recertified up to 80% off
• Lumsing cases: iPhone 6 $3, iPhone 6 Plus $5, iPad Air 2 $7 Prime shipped
• Get a month of geek and gaming gear from Loot Crate for $17 shipped (15% savings)
• Complete Arduino Starter Kit & 3-Course Bundle: $76 (Orig. $520, CA Tax Only)
• Get a minimum of $175 towards a PlayStation 4 with an eligible PS3 or Xbox 360 trade
• AirPlay content from your iOS devices to your Mac w/ Airserver: $10 (Orig. $15)
• iPad mini 3 for the same price as the second gen model: $300 shipped (Reg. $399)
• Two rugged Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $11 Prime Shipped (Reg. $24+)
• NERF blasters and crossbows up to 25% off: Elite 2-in-1 Demolisher $30 (Orig. $40)
• NBA Jam for iOS goes free for a limited time thanks to IGN
• 1Password for Mac drops down even further to $28 (Reg. $50)
• App Store Free App of the Week: Magnetized abstract puzzle game ($3 value)
• Sky Guide: View Stars Night or Day is now available for free (Reg. $2)
• App Store Amazing Apps & Games for $1 ea: Living Earth, Cut the Rope 2, more
• Headphones: JBL J55i $19 (Reg. $30), Klipsch R6m $60 (Reg. $72+)
• Anker Ultra-Slim Mini Bluetooth Keyboard for Mac, iPad, more: $13 Prime shipped
• MFi Lightning Cables: 10-ft $7, 3-ft $6, and more deals for braided and aluminum options
• 30% off accessories from T-Mobile: Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 6 $76, more
• Jabra SOLEMATE Portable Bluetooth Speaker $60 shipped (Reg. $86+)
• Veho Retro Leather Bluetooth Speaker $65 shipped (Orig. $180)
• Kingtop 5500 DPI Optical Gaming Mouse w/7 Button Side: $9 Prime shipped

New products & more:

SanDisk’s new SSDs offer improved performance at a “cost-effective” price

Neato’s next gen robotic vacuums might be its quietest and best looking yet

• Screentendo can turn any part of your screen into a playable Super Mario Bros. level
• This retro style amiibo display is going to give you flashbacks
• OXBOARD blends a skateboard and Segway for a unique rechargeable transportation option
• The new Yeair quadcopter can go as fast as your car for 60 minutes without landing
• Amazon’s purported Handmade store is about to rain on Etsy’s parade
• This origami style kayak unfolds and has you in the water in 10 minutes
• Xbox One can get over-air HD channels with new bundle from MS
• Retro Freak plays original game cartridges from 11 throwback consoles
• Phree stylus works on nearly any surface & doubles as a headset for phone calls
• Bloxels lets anyone design video games with no programming knowledge needed

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Apple Store app offering limited same-day delivery through Postmates in select cities

Zac Hall May 27 2015 - 1:39 pm PT

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Apple appears to be testing same-day delivery for some of its products in select markets for customers using the Apple Store app on iOS. First noticed by MacRumors, same-day shipping options fulfilled by the on-demand shipping service Postmates now appear for certain items when checking out with the app.

Not at all in-stock items qualify for the $19 flat rate same-day shipping option, however. The option doesn’t seem to be available within the Apple Store app for all markets with Apple Stores that Postmates serves, either, suggesting the same-day delivery option is being tested on a small scale for now.

Apple recently updated the Apple Store app for iOS, adding support for Touch ID to view order information and 2-step verification for added security. The update also highlighted availability in more countries around the world, but Postmates integration and same-day delivery options have not yet been officially announced.