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9to5Toys Last Call: 15″ Retina MacBook Pro $1,700, iPad Air 2 128GB $590, Anker iPhone 6 battery case $27, more

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:

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

iPad Air 2 is still Apple’s latest 9.7-inch tablet, get the 128GB Wi-Fi model for $590 shipped (Reg. $699)

Anker iPhone 6 3100mAh MFi Apple-Certified Battery Case: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $70)

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More new gear from today:

Jawbone reformulates its UP2 fitness tracker with a new fashion-forward design

Daily Deals: Omaker Bluetooth Speaker $19, HP Envy 5660 All-In-One Inkjet Printer $65, more

• Kingdom Rush goes free for iPhone and iPad (Reg. up to $3)
• Charge a 12″ MacBook w/ this RAVPower 26800mAh Battery: $53 shipped (Reg. $80), more
• Games/Apps: Zelda Majora’s Mask & Dark Souls II First Sin (pre-owned) from $20, more
• Canon Pixma MG6620 AirPrint Wireless All-in-One InkJet: $55 shipped (Reg. $65+)
• Garmin Vívofit Fitness Band (refurb) w/ one-year warranty: $40 shipped (Orig. $130)
• OontZ Bluetooth Speakers: Angle3 $30 (Reg. $50), Angle Plus $25 (Reg. $35)
• T-fal bread maker $75 (Reg. $100), Cuisinart coffeemaker $85 (Reg. $100), more
• Two months of Audiobooks Free from Audible for new subscribers
• Scrivener, The Award-Winning Writing App: $20 (Orig. $40)
• Download The Very Best of Britney Spears 14-track compilation album for Free ($18 value)

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More deals still alive:

Radiation Island for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month ($3 value)

• 13.3″ MacBook Air (early 2014) 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,249 shipped (Orig. $1,849)
• Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver or Space Gray: $429 shipped (Orig. $929)
• 49-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTVs: Vizio 120Hz $600, LG 60Hz $550, more
• Cambond 10-ft MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cable: $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
• App Store Free App of the Week: Flick Kick Football ($2 value)
• Apple Productivity App Sale: PDF Expert 5 $5, Fantastical 2, Printer Pro & Workflow $3 ea, more
• PlayStation 20th anniversary sale up to 80% off: Final Fantasy Realm Reborn from $10, more
• 2K iOS Strategy Bundle: Civ Rev 2, XCOM Enemy Within & Sid Meier’s Starships for $20 ($35 value)
• 1Password secure password manager for Mac: $35 or $28 w/ .edu (Reg. $50)
• Motorola Nexus 6 Unlocked 32GB in Cloud White/Midnight Blue: $350 shipped (Orig. $650)
• TwelveSouth BassJump 2 for MacBook w/ El Capitan software update: $50 shipped (Orig. $70)
• Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth/NFC Speaker $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $21)
• Home: LED stick-on touch lights 2 for $10 or 10 for $40 ($80 value), more
• Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $149 shipped ($244 value)
• You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly

New products & more:

The Raspberry Pi touchscreen display we’ve been waiting for is now available

Review: JBL’s new Flip 3 Bluetooth speaker slims down for an ultra-portable form factor

• V-MODA goes wireless with its premium-grade leather and steel headphones
• Minecraft: Story Mode gets a release date as pre-orders ramp up
• Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase
• Parrot’s new Zik 3 Wireless Headphones look like a crocodile with inductive charging
• JBL and Sennheiser show off their latest generation headphone line-ups at IFA 2015
• Kitchen Tech: Does the Homping Grill deliver on its promise of healthy, smokeless + portable BBQ?
• Philips’ latest Hue lightstrips put out white light and are extendable
• Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear
• Sphero brought the BB-8 Droid from Star Wars to life and we all want it
• Bang & Olufsen’s new wool covered AirPlay speaker stuns with its look and price
• Philips undercuts the market on price with its new whole home audio system
• Polaroid’s latest pocket-sized Snap cam instantly prints photos with no ink
• Hulu puts pressure on Netflix with new commercial-free subscription plan
• Sony’s new high-resolution headphones have a cringe-worthy name

 

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Apple: 97% customer satisfaction, 10,000 apps for Apple Watch

Tim Cook kicked off Apple’s big press event today with updates on Apple Watch numbers, sharing that Apple is now at 10,000 Apple Watch apps and seeing a 97% customer satisfaction rate for the device.  

Head below for a full roundup of numbers announced today during Apple’s event. We’ll be adding more as Tim Cook and other Apple executives share product updates live on stage… 
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Disney Movies Anywhere now available via Amazon Video apps for iPhone and iPad

Disney today announced it’s expanding the number of devices that can access its Disney Movies Anywhere service for viewing digital copies of Disney movies online and through various apps. Among the new additions, the company is making its movies available through the Amazon Video apps for users in the US.

In addition to the Amazon Video apps, which is available for various smart TVs, set top boxes, and mobile devices including iPhone and iPad, the Disney Movie Anywhere content is now accessible through the new Disney Movie Anywhere apps on Xbox 360 and Amazon Fire devices. To access the content through Amazon Video, you’ll first have to authenticate your Amazon account in your Disney Movies Anywhere account settings.

While the Disney Anywhere content is already available through iTunes on the Apple TV, Disney is planning to bring a dedicated app to competing platforms, Roku and Android TV on September 15th. No word on Apple TV, but with Apple planning the introduction a new model tomorrow, it’s possible the device could get the same treatment in the near future.

The Amazon Video app is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store. For a limited time, Disney is giving away a free copy of Pixar’s Monsters, Inc movie to those that connect a new iTunes, Amazon Video, VUDU, Microsoft Movies & TV or Google Play 

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eBay 4.0 arrives on iPhone, offers simplified selling and revamped UI

In celebration of its 20th birthday, eBay has launched a brand new mobile app with a new focus on selling and a more attractive and intuitive user interface. eBay describes the app as having a “more browsable design” with much easier access to features like top deals, promotions and events. What’s more, the seller dashboard has been refreshed to offer a more personalized look at how well you’re doing and give you relevant tools, tips and guides on how to improve.

Focused on creating more vibrancy in our marketplace, we’ve elevated selling within eBay 4.0, and have designed a more personalized experience based on a seller’s level and activity. The new app offers more information to help first-time and new sellers be successful, and a new dashboard for more regular sellers with at-a-glance activity updates. We are passionate about creating a great experience for our buyers and enabling the continued success for our sellers.

eBay 4.0 offers a new Activity feed giving consumers personalized updates on the objects and goods that are important to them. Alongside that is the new Shop tab, with a bespoke feed of items tailored for each individual user. eBay 4.0 is available to download from the App Store.

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9to5Toys Last Call: SanDisk 128GB Flash Drive $30, Belkin Surge Protector w/ USB $14, more

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: 

Review: JBL’s new Flip 3 Bluetooth speaker slims down for an ultra-portable form factor

• Radiation Island for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month ($3 value)
• Anker iPhone 6 3100mAh MFi Apple-Certified Battery Case: $27 Prime shipped (Reg. $70)
• 49-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTVs: Vizio 120Hz $600, LG 60Hz $550, more
• V-MODA goes wireless with its premium-grade leather and steel headphones
• The Raspberry Pi touchscreen display we’ve been waiting for is now available
• PlayStation 20th anniversary sale up to 80% off: Ni No Kuni from $6, Final Fantasy Realm Reborn from $10, more
• Home: LED stick-on touch lights 2 for $10 or 10 for $40 ($80 value), Cuisinart cooker $55 (Orig. $130), more

Amazon Gold Box – Sandisk SSD, memory card & flash storage up to 60% off: 128GB Flash Drive $30 (Orig. $60), more

Amazon Gold Box – Surge Protectors: Belkin 6-outlet w/ Dual-USB $14 (Reg. $25), more

Bose SoundTrue In-Ear Headphones (black): $60 shipped (Reg. $80)

$100 iTunes US gift card w/ instant email delivery: $75 shipped from Paypal/eBay

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

13.3-inch MacBook Air (early 2014) 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,249 shipped (Orig. $1,849)

Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver or Space Gray: $429 shipped (Orig. $929)

Apple iPad Air 16GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (AT&T or Verizon) for $300 shipped (Reg. $529)

More new gear from today:

USB Accessories w/ Prime shipping: Aluminum 4-port Hub $6 (Reg. $16), 10-port Charger $20 (Reg. $35)

Daily Deals: Logitech Harmony Ultimate Remote $200, Google Chromecast (Refurb) $22, more

• Start an Amazon Prime free trial and receive a 5600mAh external battery pack for free ($20 value)
• Games/Apps: Witcher Wild Hunt from $38, Mario Kart 8 & Smash Bros $42 ea, Doodle God $1, freebies, more
• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB Recording Audio Interface $99 shipped (Reg. $150), more

More deals still alive:

Cambond 10-ft MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cable (multiple colors): $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)

• App Store Free App of the Week: Flick Kick Football ($2 value)
• Apple Productivity App Sale: PDF Expert 5 $5, Fantastical 2, Printer Pro & Workflow $3 ea, more
• 2K iOS Strategy Bundle: Civ Rev 2, XCOM Enemy Within & Sid Meier’s Starships for $20 ($35 value)
• 1Password secure password manager for Mac: $35 or $28 w/ .edu (Reg. $50)
• iPhone 6 Rugged Supcase w/ holster and screen protector (multiple colors) from $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
• Motorola Nexus 6 Unlocked 32GB in Cloud White/Midnight Blue: $350 shipped (Orig. $650)
• TwelveSouth BassJump 2 for MacBook w/ El Capitan software update: $50 shipped (Orig. $70)
• Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth/NFC Speaker $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $21)
• Home: Neato Botvac robo vac $320 (Reg. $400), T-fal Deep Fryer $95 (Reg. $120), Luggage Lock $5 (Reg. $10), more
• Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $149 shipped ($244 value)
• Twelve South iPad Air/mini cases: BookBook from $35 (Orig. $80), leather SurfacePad $35 (Reg. $70), more
• You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly
• Fitbit Charge HR Activity Tracker in multiple sizes/colors: $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
• Healthkit-supported Bluetooth Smart Bathroom scale with BMI, more: $49 Shipped
• Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System $150 shipped (Orig. $200)
• Home: Dyson AM07 tower fan $270, Philips Norelco men’s shaver $120, more
• Kindle First Books for September: The Prettiest One, Pale Queen Rising, Still Waters, more

New products & more:

Minecraft: Story Mode gets a release date as pre-orders ramp up

Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase

• Parrot’s new Zik 3 Wireless Headphones look like a crocodile with inductive charging
• JBL and Sennheiser show off their latest generation headphone line-ups at IFA 2015
• Kitchen Tech: Does the Homping Grill deliver on its promise of healthy, smokeless + portable BBQ?
• Philips’ latest Hue lightstrips put out white light and are extendable
• Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear
• Sphero brought the BB-8 Droid from Star Wars to life and we all want it
• Bang & Olufsen’s new wool covered AirPlay speaker stuns with its look and price
• Philips undercuts the market on price with its new whole home audio system
• Polaroid’s latest pocket-sized Snap cam instantly prints photos with no ink
• Hulu puts pressure on Netflix with new commercial-free subscription plan
• Sony’s new high-resolution headphones have a cringe-worthy name
• Neato details its new iOS/Android connected robotic smart vac
• EA announces upcoming Star Wars Battlefront beta, new gameplay modes and companion app
• Pandora celebrates its 10th anniversary by nixing ads for all listeners
• Nintendo brings new smaller 3DS to North America, Zelda Tri Force 3DS, opens digital store on Amazon
• Leica partners w/ an Italian auto designer to create a marvelous set of limited edition binoculars
• Microsoft details new Xbox One Elite Bundle w/ upgraded SSD, new special edition controller
• Release dates/special editions announced for Uncharted 4 & Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
• Set the clock back to 1875 with the new Tesla Watch from ThinkGeek
• Netflix September Preview: The Walking Dead Season 5, Gotham Season 1, and more

 

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Waiting for offline Netflix viewing? The company thinks you can’t handle it …

If you, like me, have been wondering when Netflix is finally going to get around to allowing offline viewing, so we can stock up our iPad when traveling, the answer would appear to be: not anytime soon. When Gizmodo asked the company why, when Amazon Instant Video does so, a company spokesman gave the unconvincing reply that it thinks we can’t handle the awesome complexity of clicking a download button.

According to Neil Hunt, Netflix’s Chief Product Officer, Netflix users won’t be able to handle the complexity the added choice will bring […]

“Undoubtedly it adds considerable complexity to your life with Amazon Prime – you have to remember that you want to download this thing. It’s not going to be instant, you have to have the right storage on your device, you have to manage it, and I’m just not sure people are actually that compelled to do that, and that it’s worth providing that level of complexity.”

There’s also the content owners who may not have stipulated that their content can be downloaded. Hunt didn’t discuss that but its likely a big concern.

There is some small hope of being able to view Netflix content when traveling, says Hunt.

As an example, what if we can put Netflix in a rack box that essentially contains all of Netflix content that you could imagine putting in an airplane server, right along with our existing offerings? That for me is a more interesting thing; can we make Netflix work on a plane, can we make it work on a train, in hotels?

But that seems to me a ridiculous way to offer a half-assed solution, and it’s merely an idea, not a plan.

Hunt did make one good point: not all of Amazon’s content is available for downloading, and it can be frustrating when one show is and another isn’t. Amazon already has enough issues with its seemingly-random selection of videos available to Prime members on desktop but not mobile, mobile but not desktop or only for purchase.

But with Netflix increasingly focusing on producing exclusive content, it could at least make a decent start by offering its own shows available for downloading.

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9to5Toys Last Call: 13” Retina MacBook Pro $1,150, iPad Air Cellular 128GB $429, Philips Hue Lightstrip Kit $120, more

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:

Xbox bundles w/ 2 free games: Gears of War Ultimate $349, 1TB Madden NFL 16 $399, Halo Master Chief $349, more (up to $475 value)

• Parrot’s new Zik 3 Wireless Headphones look like a crocodile with inductive charging
• JBL and Sennheiser show off their latest generation headphone line-ups at IFA 2015
• Kitchen Tech: Does the Homping Grill deliver on its promise of healthy, smokeless + portable BBQ?
• Any 5 magazines for $20: Wired, Dwell, ESPN, GQ, Men’s Health, Rolling Stone, Golf Digest, many more
• Home: Panasonic Arc5 Shaver $148 (Reg. $225+), Fiskars 30 Gallon Lawn Bag $13 (Reg. $22), more

Best Buy Labor Day Sale Early Access: Retina MacBook Pro $1,150, iPad mini 3 $300, 32GB Lightning flash drive $50, more

11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest): $730 shipped (Reg. $899)

13-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB: $1,280 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

13.3-inch MacBook Air (early 2014) 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,249 shipped (Orig. $1,849)

Apple iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Silver or Space Gray: $429 shipped (Orig. $929)

Apple iPad Air 16GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (AT&T or Verizon) for $300 shipped (Reg. $529)

Philips Friends of Hue: LightStrip Starter Kit $120 (Reg. $200), Iris Light $60 (Reg. $100)

Star Wars Force Friday: new Lightsabers, LEGO sets, Nerf blasters, drones, deals and more

App Store Free App of the Week: Flick Kick Football ($2 value)

Apple Productivity App Sale: PDF Expert 5 $5, Fantastical 2, Printer Pro & Workflow $3 ea, more

2K iOS Strategy Bundle: Civ Rev 2, XCOM Enemy Within & Sid Meier’s Starships for $20 ($35 value)

1Password secure password manager for Mac: $35 or $28 w/ .edu (Reg. $50)

Last Chance!!! Giveaway: $400 Belkin WeMo bundle including the new Lightify Starter Set, multiple winners

More new gear from today:

Aukey Smartphone Car Accessories w/ Prime shipping: 4-port USB Charger $7, Air Vent Mount $5, more

Canon Refurbished Labor Day Sale: Rebel SL1 DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit $350 (Orig. $699), more

• Daily Deals: LG 29-inch IPS LED UltraWide Monitor $200, Belkin Smartphone Car Vent Mount $11, more
• iPhone 6 Rugged Supcase w/ holster and screen protector (multiple colors) from $9 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
• Games/Apps: Yoshi Woolly World w/ Yarn Yoshi amiibo pre-order $63 (Reg. $70), Amigo Pancho free, more freebies
• Sony SRSX3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker: $60 shipped (Orig. $140)
• Motorola Nexus 6 Unlocked 32GB in Cloud White/Midnight Blue: $350 shipped (Orig. $650)

More deals still alive:

All-Inclusive iOS 9 & Swift 2 Course Developer Bundle: $49 (Orig. $398)

JBL’s Pulse 2 Bluetooth speaker takes its lightshow next level, previous gen on sale for $100 (Reg. $150)

• TwelveSouth BassJump 2 for MacBook w/ El Capitan software update: $50 shipped (Orig. $70)
• Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth/NFC Speaker $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $21)
• Home: Neato Botvac robo vac $320 (Reg. $400), T-fal Deep Fryer $95 (Reg. $120), Luggage Lock $5 (Reg. $10), more
• Cambond 10-ft MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cable (multiple colors): $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
• Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $149 shipped ($244 value)
• Twelve South iPad Air/mini cases: BookBook from $35 (Orig. $80), leather SurfacePad $35 (Reg. $70), more
• Incase MacBook Backpacks 50% off in multiple colors w/ free shipping: Cargo $40 (Reg. $80), Staple $30 (Reg. $60)
• Apple AirPort Express Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Router (refurbished): $50 shipped (Orig. $99)
• You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly
• Transistor iOS action-RPG gets its first price drop: $5 (Reg. $10)
• Grain Audio OEHP On-Ear Headphones: $149 Shipped (Orig. $199, CA Tax Only)
• Fashion: J. Crew Factory shorts $25, Timex Weekender Watch $14 Prime shipped, Toms Mens shoes $29
• Fitbit Charge HR Activity Tracker in multiple sizes/colors: $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
• Healthkit-supported Bluetooth Smart Bathroom scale with BMI, more: $49 Shipped
• Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System $150 shipped (Orig. $200)
• Home: Dyson AM07 tower fan $270, Philips Norelco men’s shaver $120, more
• D-Link PowerLine AV500 Mini Adapter Starter Kit: $20 shipped (Reg. $35+)
• Kindle First Books for September: The Prettiest One, Pale Queen Rising, Still Waters, more
• Brother All-in-One AirPrint Wireless InkJet Printer $50 shipped (Reg. $85+)
• Gift Cards up to 20% off: Sports Authority, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, Steak ‘n Shake, more
• Western Digital 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive: $130 shipped (Orig. $200)
• Monitors: Acer 23″ $100 (Reg. $140), Dell 23.8″ UltraSharp w/ HDMI $210 (Reg. $240)
• Audio: JBL Micro Bluetooth speaker $28, V-MODA M-80 headphones $80 (Reg. up to $120)
• MicroSD cards: Silicon Power 64GB $20 (Orig. $36), PNY 128GB $51 (Orig. $80), more
• REI extra 20% off: Columbia Fleece Half-Zip $24, Marmot Down Jacket $104, more
• Hot Java Android Coding Bundle: 5 app development courses for $29 (Orig. $657)

New products & more:

Philips’ latest Hue lightstrips put out white light and are extendable

Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear

Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase

• Sphero brought the BB-8 Droid from Star Wars to life and we all want it
• Bang & Olufsen’s new wool covered AirPlay speaker stuns with its look and price
• Philips undercuts the market on price with its new whole home audio system
• Polaroid’s latest pocket-sized Snap cam instantly prints photos with no ink
• Hulu puts pressure on Netflix with new commercial-free subscription plan
• Sony’s new high-resolution headphones have a cringe-worthy name
• Neato details its new iOS/Android connected robotic smart vac
• EA announces upcoming Star Wars Battlefront beta, new gameplay modes and companion app
• Pandora celebrates its 10th anniversary by nixing ads for all listeners
• Nintendo brings new smaller 3DS to North America, Zelda Tri Force 3DS, opens digital store on Amazon
• Leica partners w/ an Italian auto designer to create a marvelous set of limited edition binoculars
• Microsoft details new Xbox One Elite Bundle w/ upgraded SSD, new special edition controller
• Release dates/special editions announced for Uncharted 4 & Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
• Set the clock back to 1875 with the new Tesla Watch from ThinkGeek
• Netflix September Preview: The Walking Dead Season 5, Gotham Season 1, and more

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Google Drive for iOS update brings multiple file select, quick sharing, and more

A new update to Google Drive for iOS brings a couple notable, highly-requested features to the app. Included in the update, users will now be able to select multiple files at once in order to perform an action like saving for offline, adding a star to important files, or rearranging and organizing. The new feature is something that has long been requested by users and makes managing and sharing multiple files at once much easier than in the past.

In addition, the update includes the ability to share, rename or view file details much quicker with new quick share buttons when tapping on a file.

And lastly, Google says the updated app will include the usual performance improvements.

The updated Google Drive app for iOS is available on the App Store now.

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9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air w/ LTE $300, iOS 9/Swift 2 Course Developer Bundle $49, 1Password for Mac $35, more

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: Flick Kick Football ($2 value)

• Best Buy Labor Day Sale Early Access: Retina MacBook Pro $1,150, iPad mini 3 $300, 32GB Lightning flash drive $50, more
• 2K iOS Strategy Bundle: Civ Rev 2, XCOM Enemy Within & Sid Meier’s Starships for $20 ($35 value)
• Sphero brought the BB-8 Droid from Star Wars to life and we all want it
• TwelveSouth BassJump 2 for MacBook w/ El Capitan software update: $50 shipped (Orig. $70)
• Amazon Gold Box – Garmin nüvi 5-inch GPS: $100 shipped (Orig. $150)
• Philips’ latest Hue lightstrips put out white light and are extendable
• Bang & Olufsen’s new wool covered AirPlay speaker stuns with its look and price
• Philips undercuts the market on price with its new whole home audio system
• Baytek PartyMix Portable Bluetooth/NFC Speaker $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $21)
• Home: Neato Botvac robo vac $320 (Reg. $400), T-fal Deep Fryer $95 (Reg. $120), Luggage Lock $5 (Reg. $10), more

Apple iPad Air 16GB Wi-Fi + Cellular (AT&T or Verizon) for $300 shipped (Reg. $529)

All-Inclusive iOS 9 & Swift 2 Course Developer Bundle: $49 (Orig. $398)

1Password secure password manager for Mac: $35 or $28 w/ .edu (Reg. $50)

11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest): $730 shipped (Reg. $899)

13-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB: $1,280 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

13.3-inch MacBook Air (early 2014) 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,249 shipped (Orig. $1,849)

Apple AirPort Express Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Router (refurbished): $50 shipped (Orig. $99)

Giveaway: $400 Belkin WeMo bundle including the new Lightify Starter Set, multiple winners

More new gear from today:

JBL’s Pulse 2 Bluetooth speaker takes its lightshow next level, previous gen on sale for $100 (Reg. $150)

• Cambond 10-ft MFi Apple-Certified Lightning Cable (multiple colors): $11 Prime shipped (Reg. $14)
• Games/Apps: Captain Toad Treasure Tracker $29, LEGO Star Wars Clone Wars & Deus Ex Ultimate $5 ea.
• Over-Ear Headphones: V-Moda Crossfade LP $90 (Reg. $125+), Parrot ZIK Bluetooth (refurb) $140 (Orig. $400)
• Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $149 shipped ($244 value)
• Daily Deals: Samsung Galaxy Gear Android Smart Watch (refurb) $55, Smallville Complete Series $85, more

More deals still alive:

Twelve South iPad Air/mini cases: BookBook from $35 (Orig. $80), leather SurfacePad $35 (Reg. $70), more

Incase MacBook Backpacks 50% off in multiple colors w/ free shipping: Cargo $40 (Reg. $80), Staple $30 (Reg. $60)

• You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly
• Transistor iOS action-RPG gets its first price drop: $5 (Reg. $10)
• Kanto YU2 Desktop Mini Reference Monitor Speakers: $140 shipped (Reg. $180+)
• Grain Audio OEHP On-Ear Headphones: $149 Shipped (Orig. $199, CA Tax Only)
• Fashion: J. Crew Factory shorts $25, Timex Weekender Watch $14 Prime shipped, Toms Mens shoes $29
• Fitbit Charge HR Activity Tracker in multiple sizes/colors: $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
• Healthkit-supported Bluetooth Smart Bathroom scale with BMI, more: $49 Shipped
• Ringke iPhone 6/Plus Cases from $5 shipped in multiple colors/styles, more
• Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System $150 shipped (Orig. $200)
• Home: Dyson AM07 tower fan $270, Philips Norelco men’s shaver $120, more
• D-Link PowerLine AV500 Mini Adapter Starter Kit: $20 shipped (Reg. $35+)
• Kindle First Books for September: The Prettiest One, Pale Queen Rising, Still Waters, more
• Brother All-in-One AirPrint Wireless InkJet Printer $50 shipped (Reg. $85+)
• Gift Cards up to 20% off: Sports Authority, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, Steak ‘n Shake, more
• Western Digital 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive: $130 shipped (Orig. $200)
• GoPro HERO4 Silver waterproof action camera: $319 shipped (Reg. $400)
• Motorola SURFboard Cable Modem + Wireless Router: $90 shipped (~$109+ value), more
• Monitors: Acer 23″ $100 (Reg. $140), Dell 23.8″ UltraSharp w/ HDMI $210 (Reg. $240)
• Audio: JBL Micro Bluetooth speaker $28, V-MODA M-80 headphones $80 (Reg. up to $120)
• MicroSD cards: Silicon Power 64GB $20 (Orig. $36), PNY 128GB $51 (Orig. $80), more
• REI extra 20% off: Columbia Fleece Half-Zip $24, Marmot Down Jacket $104, more
• Hot Java Android Coding Bundle: 5 app development courses for $29 (Orig. $657)
• Free Xbox Live Gold Games for September: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, Battlestations Pacific, more
• Free PS Plus Games for September: Grow Home, Super Time Force Ultra, Twisted Metal, more
• Doxie Go Wi-Fi Scanner: $175 Shipped (Orig. $229, CA Tax Only)

New products & more:

Polaroid’s latest pocket-sized Snap cam instantly prints photos with no ink

Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear

Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase

• Hulu puts pressure on Netflix with new commercial-free subscription plan
• Sony’s new high-resolution headphones have a cringe-worthy name
• Neato details its new iOS/Android connected robotic smart vac
• EA announces upcoming Star Wars Battlefront beta, new gameplay modes and companion app
• Pandora celebrates its 10th anniversary by nixing ads for all listeners
• Nintendo brings new smaller 3DS to North America, Zelda Tri Force 3DS, opens digital store on Amazon
• Leica partners w/ an Italian auto designer to create a marvelous set of limited edition binoculars
• Microsoft details new Xbox One Elite Bundle w/ upgraded SSD, new special edition controller
• Release dates/special editions announced for Uncharted 4 & Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
• Set the clock back to 1875 with the new Tesla Watch from ThinkGeek
• Netflix September Preview: The Walking Dead Season 5, Gotham Season 1, and more
• SmartHalo adds simple smartphone-connected navigation to your bike’s handlebars
• Gears of War creator reveals the first gameplay footage for his new gravity-defying FPS

• Apps & Updates
• Apps
• HomeKit
• Tech Industry
• Nest
• Automation

Tado, Europe’s Nest competitor, adds multi-room temperature control and IFTTT support

Tado, Europe’s main Nest competitor in the smart thermostat field, has announced two new enhancements to its system. First, multi-room temperature control, allowing different temperatures to be set in different rooms. Second, support for IFTTT recipes to automatically trigger other actions based on Tado detecting people arriving or leaving the home.

For homes that already have different heating devices in different rooms, such as underfloor heating, adding a second thermostat is all you need for the multi-room control. Most of us, though, will need a new smart radiator valve that won’t be available until next fall.

IFTTT support – first promised back in March – has been added from today. This can do things like automatically switch on your alarm when the last person leaves your home, and turn on lights when someone returns. The company has also confirmed that it plans to add HomeKit support further down the line, enabling Siri control and more.

If you’re considering Tado, you may want to check out my review.

• Apps
• iOS
• HomeKit
• Samsung
• SmartThings

Samsung launches next-gen SmartThings Hub with 10-hour backup battery, new iPhone app

SmartThings, Samsung’s answer to Apple’s HomeKit, got some valuable stage time at IFA in Berlin this morning, with the announcement of a brand new SmartThings Hub.

The hardware has been revamped, and no longer needs a connection to the cloud in order to work. What’s more, it’s got a built in backup battery capable of giving you 10 hours use in the event that you have a power cut.  The new Hub is available to order today and was launched alongside a handful of complimentary sensors for tracking water leaks and motion among other things.

Whether you have two smart devices or 200, all you need is one Hub to create a smart home. Like a live-in translator, the Hub communicates with all of your different connected products—regardless of their wireless protocol—so that you can easily monitor and control them from the SmartThings app.

Samsung’s new SmartThings hub has a more powerful processor enabling it to handle video streaming and sensor monitoring tasks without the cloud. With this feature in mind, Sammy also introduced its new Smart Home Monitor which lets users access a continuous vide live-stream and can trigger video recording when something unexpected happens. Only important video is saved for viewing, and early detection enables it to capture the footage before the event.

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As well as new hardware, Samsung has released a new app for iPhone today, with an Apple Watch app expected in the near future. You can organize and control your connected devices by room, view live streaming from cameras and manage the routines right from the app. It’s probably worth noting that although the hub itself has a built-in battery capable of keeping it active during power outages, there’s little point to that feature if all the connected products also require power from the mains.

SmartThings is compatible with nearly 200 products, including the Amazon Echo, and devices from manufacturers like Bose, D-Link and Honeywell. It’s unlikely that many Apple owners will be tempted, but just in case there are, the SmartThings hub is available to buy from today for $99 from SmartThings.com or Amazon, with sensors priced between $30-$55.

• Apps
• MacBook Pro
• MacBook Air
• Nintendo
• 9to5Toys

9to5Toys Last Call: Twelve South iPad cases $35, Incase backpack $30, Amazon expands Dash program, more

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:

Review: Tucker and Bloom’s East to West XL Messenger Bag goes big to handle all your gear

• You can score Nest’s 2nd generation Learning Thermostat for $199 if you move quickly
• Polaroid’s latest pocket-sized Snap cam instantly prints photos with no ink
• Hulu puts pressure on Netflix with new commercial-free subscription plan
• Grain Audio OEHP On-Ear Headphones: $149 Shipped (Orig. $199, CA Tax Only)
• Sony’s new high-resolution headphones have a cringe-worthy name
• Fashion: J. Crew Factory shorts $25, Timex Weekender Watch $14 Prime shipped, Toms Mens shoes $29
• Home: Porter oscillating multi-tool kit $75 (Reg. $160+), Cuisinart Food Processor $75 (Reg. $100), more

Twelve South iPad Air/mini cases: BookBook from $35 (Orig. $80), leather SurfacePad $35 (Reg. $70), more

Incase MacBook Backpacks 50% off in multiple colors w/ free shipping: Cargo $40 (Reg. $80), Staple $30 (Reg. $60)

Amazon now offers money back to Prime members after their first Dash button purchase

11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB (newest): $730 shipped (Reg. $899)

13-inch Retina MacBook Pro w/ Force Touch (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB: $1,280 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

13.3-inch MacBook Air (early 2014) 1.7GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,249 shipped (Orig. $1,849)

All-Inclusive iOS 9 & Swift 2 Course Developer Bundle: $49 (Orig. $398)

Apple AirPort Express Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Router (refurbished): $50 shipped (Orig. $99)

Giveaway: $400 Belkin WeMo bundle including the new Lightify Starter Set, multiple winners

More new gear from today:

Games/Apps: Flick Kick Football & Field Goal go free (Reg. $2 ea), Clear Day Weather $2 (Reg. $4), more iOS freebies

• Gold Box – Up to 40% off select Allen Sports Bike Mounts/Lights: 3-bike carrier $40 (Reg. $60), more
• Transistor iOS action-RPG gets its first price drop: $5 (Reg. $10)
• Protect your MacBook with this felt and leather sleeve for $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
• Daily Deals: Samsung Mono Laser All-in-One Printer $100, SHARKK Bluetooth Speaker $40, more
• Kanto YU2 Desktop Mini Reference Monitor Speakers (multiple colors): $140 shipped (Reg. $180+)

More deals still alive:

Fitbit Charge HR Activity Tracker in multiple sizes/colors: $120 shipped (Reg. $150)

Healthkit-supported Bluetooth Smart Bathroom scale with BMI, more: $49 Shipped

• Ringke iPhone 6/Plus Cases from $5 shipped in multiple colors/styles, more
• Jawbone Mini Jambox Bluetooth Speaker in Blue Diamond: $50 shipped (Reg. $87)
• Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 Bluetooth Stereo Speaker System $150 shipped (Orig. $200)
• Home: Dyson AM07 tower fan $270, Philips Norelco men’s shaver $120, more
• D-Link PowerLine AV500 Mini Adapter Starter Kit: $20 shipped (Reg. $35+)
• Kindle First Books for September: The Prettiest One, Pale Queen Rising, Still Waters, more
• Brother All-in-One AirPrint Wireless InkJet Printer $50 shipped (Reg. $85+)
• Gift Cards up to 20% off: Sports Authority, Domino’s, Jiffy Lube, Steak ‘n Shake, more
• Western Digital 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive: $130 shipped (Orig. $200)
• GoPro HERO4 Silver waterproof action camera: $319 shipped (Reg. $400)
• Motorola SURFboard Cable Modem + Wireless Router: $90 shipped (~$109+ value), more
• Monitors: Acer 23″ $100 (Reg. $140), Dell 23.8″ UltraSharp w/ HDMI $210 (Reg. $240)
• Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch Solid-State Drive: $150 shipped (Reg. $175+)
• Audio: JBL Micro Bluetooth speaker $28, V-MODA M-80 headphones $80 (Reg. up to $120)
• App Store Free App of the Week: Nighty Night Circus kids’ bedtime story app ($3 value)
• MFi Lightning Cables: 6-ft. Braided Nylon $9.50 (Reg. $14), 2-ft. Retractable $9 (Reg. $13), more
• Philips Portable Bluetooth Speaker in multiple colors for $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)
• Power Banks: Anker PowerCore 15600mAh w/ dual USB ports $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $33), more
• MicroSD cards: Silicon Power 64GB $20 (Orig. $36), PNY 128GB $51 (Orig. $80), more
• REI extra 20% off: Columbia Fleece Half-Zip $24, Marmot Down Jacket $104, more
• Bose SoundTrue on-ears in black $80 (Reg. $120), much more
• AirPrint Printers: Canon Inkjet All-in-One $90 (Reg. $110), more
• Hot Java Android Coding Bundle: 5 app development courses for $29 (Orig. $657)
• Free Xbox Live Gold Games for September: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition, Battlestations Pacific, more
• Free PS Plus Games for September: Grow Home, Super Time Force Ultra, Twisted Metal, more
• Doxie Go Wi-Fi Scanner: $175 Shipped (Orig. $229, CA Tax Only)
• Google Play offers free downloads of Buddy Guy’s Born To Play Guitar album (Reg. $10)

New products & more:

Neato details its new iOS/Android connected robotic smart vac

EA announces upcoming Star Wars Battlefront beta, new gameplay modes and companion app

• Pandora celebrates its 10th anniversary by nixing ads for all listeners
• Nintendo brings new smaller 3DS to North America, Zelda Tri Force 3DS, opens digital store on Amazon
• Leica partners w/ an Italian auto designer to create a marvelous set of limited edition binoculars
• Microsoft details new Xbox One Elite Bundle w/ upgraded SSD, new special edition controller
• Release dates/special editions announced for Uncharted 4 & Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
• Set the clock back to 1875 with the new Tesla Watch from ThinkGeek
• Netflix September Preview: The Walking Dead Season 5, Gotham Season 1, and more
• SmartHalo adds simple smartphone-connected navigation to your bike’s handlebars
• Gears of War creator reveals the first gameplay footage for his new gravity-defying FPS
• Back to school gift guide: essential tech gear every student should be using
• Here’s how you can play Forza 6 nearly a week before its release plus pre-order discounts
• Lara Croft GO hits iOS and Android with puzzle-based gameplay
• Logitech’s new Artemis Wireless Gaming Headsets focus on features and compatibility

• Apps & Updates
• Apps
• iOS
• update
• app
• Imgur

Imgur for iOS updated w/ interface tweaks, improved push notifications, more

Imgur has today announced a new update to its iOS app that brings a handful of changes that have been highly requested by users. Earlier this year, the app was updated with the ability to quickly and easily upload images on the go and was also relaunched on Android with an entirely new interface. Today’s update bumps the app to version 2.4 and builds upon the features introduced earlier this year.

First off, Imgur says that the update includes a new grid view interface with large thumbnails and details about images such as headlines and votes. The update also introduces the ability to search for content. Imgur explained that both of these features were highly requested by users of its app.

In addition to those user-requested features, today’s update also improves the notification functionality of the app. You can now receive push notifications when your content “starts to go viral” and when you earn new trophies based on the performance of your uploads. Finally, the update also revamps the profile screen interface, making it easier to quickly view information about the uploader of an image.

–          The top two requests we heard from the community in regards to our iOS app was adding in a grid view that shows bigger thumbnails including more details like headlines and votes, and the ability to Search. We’re always listening to users and taking feedback, and we’re excited to share that both of these features are now available on iOS.

–          With this app update, we’re also introducing:

• Revamped profile screens & better notifications, so you can see when your content starts going viral and when you earn new trophies

The Imgur update is available now on the App Store for free.

• Apps & Updates
• Apps
• iPad
• iPhone
• video
• GoPro

GoPro app for iPhone & iPad gets smart editing feature to create & share clips

The official GoPro app for iPhone and iPad gets an update today which brings a new smart editing feature to let users create and share clips instantly from within the app. Previously users resorted to third-party apps for similar functionality with GoPro camera hardware.

The new feature will let users instantly create edited versions of their videos that come in at 5, 15, or 30 seconds. You’ll be able to drag the timeline to select what 5, 15, or 30 second portion of your video you want to isolate. Once you’ve selected your clip, you’ll be able to instantly share to Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and other social sharing options available in the app.

The updated app, version 2.9, also receives an “improved camera software update process” and a number of bug fixes and other improvements.

You can grab the updated app for iPhone and iPad on the App Store now.