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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.

9to5Toys Last Call: Learn to make apps for $6, refurb iPad mini 3, iPhone 6 battery case $25, more

Justin Kahn Jun 9 2015 - 9:08 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 June Oven has better specs than MacBook & was designed by former Apple engineers
Dyson’s in-house LED technology is the lifeblood of its gorgeous new desk lamp
Sonder keyboard’s E-ink display keys bring a fully customizable setup to your Mac
Toms 35+% off: Men’s Leather Searcher Boots $75 (Reg. $149), styles from $27, more
Fox Searchlight 20th Anniv. 21-disc Blu-ray Collection $100, Blu-rays under $5
Home: Braava mop/sweep robot vac $95 (Reg. $144), more

‘Pay what you want’ Mobile-First Developer’s Bundle ($1,740 value, currently $6)

Apple begins selling iPad mini 3 on its refurbished online store

Apple-Certified MFi iPhone 6 2,500mAh Battery Case: $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $45)

$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped: save 20% on apps, music, movies and more

$100 off Apple’s new Macbooks (+Airs/Pros and iMacs) w/.edu email address at Best Buy – Retina 5K iMac for $1,700 w/ .edu or $1,800 without (Reg. $2,000).

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in Silver or Space Gray: $485 shipped (Reg. $599)

Father’s Day: Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstrom, more up to 50% off, DEWALT tools & gift cards from 20% off, more

Review: Mohu Channels tries to bring your TV services together, Leaf antenna goes on sale

More new gear from today:

Brother Wireless Multifunction Laser Printers from $85 shipped

Headphones: Harman SOHOi on-ears $150, Sennheiser HD439 over-ears $40, JBL S500 over-ears $68, more

New! Daily Deals: Omaker Power bank $10, Garmin Activity Tracker $80, more
New! Microsoft announces new $349 Xbox One, 1TB model /updated controllers
New! Games/Apps: Bayonetta 2 $45, Retro City Rampage $5, iOS freebies, more

More deals still alive:

Canon refurbished cameras w/ 1-yr warranty: T5i DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit $450, PowerShot SX510 HS $130, more

Pencil by FiftyThree Stylus up to 20% off: Graphite $40 (Reg. $50), Gold/Walnut $50 (Reg. $60)

2Do task management app for iOS/Apple Watch goes free (Reg. $15)

The ad-free version of Trivia Crack goes free (Reg. $3)

Gift card deals for dad!

iTunes http://t.co/aDDvrpPmQG
food http://t.co/1h7EdgyJUp
games http://t.co/rW4BNDkJkJ pic.twitter.com/zQSBynuEc0

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) June 9, 2015

Crucial MX200 250GB 2.5-inch Internal SSD: $89 shipped (Reg. $105)
Grado SR225e Over-Ear Headphones $150 (Reg. $200), more
Home: Cuisinart tabletop gas grill $105 (Reg. $160+), more
Aukey gooseneck adjustable desk mount for iPad: $22 Prime shipped (Reg. $32)
KeySmart 2 key organizer, keeps up to 10 keys organized, shipped: $17 (orig. $23)
Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity and Sleep Wristband for $100 (Reg. $130)
12-inch MacBook is available to ship + small discounts and potential tax advantages
EC Technology 22,400mAh Power Bank $29 Prime shipped (Reg. $39)
VicTsing iPhone 6 MFi 3100Ah Battery Case $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $37)
Mac Essentials Bundle: Noiseless, Hider 2, Jump Desktop, more $19.99 ($204 value)

New products & more:

Gibson’s new Trainer Bluetooth headphones designed by Usain Bolt are available for pre-order today

The Smart AC Control from tado° lets your iPhone control your existing air conditione
Bose updates its best-sounding Soundlink Mini II portable Bluetooth speaker
Here Active Listening Earbuds let you control the volume of the world
Microdia plans a microSD card with 512GB of storage space, release in July
Agent 47 returns to iOS with the new Hitman Sniper game
Here’s our first look at the official new Star Wars Uprising RPG for iOS and Android
Logitech’s new Anywhere 2 wireless mouse follows the design of the popular Master MX
Wu-Tang’s RZA joins Boombotix to create speakers w/ exclusive music releases [Interview]
Kingston takes the wraps off its USB-C flash drive lineup
Amazon now ships some smaller items for free even if you don’t have a Prime membership

How to publish on the new iOS 9 Apple ‘News’ app

Jordan Kahn Jun 8 2015 - 2:35 pm PT

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Apple unveiled its brand new iOS 9 “News” app today that will bring a reader experience comparable to magazine-style apps like Flipboard that pull in content from various sources around the web. It’s starting with an initial list of publishers like Vanity Fair, Vogue, GQ, Wired, and others, but here’s how to get your own content in the app.
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9to5Toys Last Call: $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40, Retina 5K iMac $1,700 w/ .edu, iPad Air 2 64GB $485, more

Jun 8 2015 - 2:26 pm 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:

$50 iTunes gift card for $40 shipped: save 20% on apps, music, movies and more

$100 off Apple’s new Macbooks (+Airs/Pros and iMacs) w/.edu email address at Best Buy – Retina 5K iMac for $1,700 w/ .edu or $1,800 without (Reg. $2,000).

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in Silver or Space Gray: $485 shipped (Reg. $599)

Father’s Day: Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstrom, more up to 50% off, DEWALT tools & gift cards from 20% off, more

Gibson’s new Trainer Bluetooth headphones designed by Usain Bolt are available for pre-order today

Review: Mohu Channels tries to bring your TV services together, Leaf antenna goes on sale

More new gear from today:

Canon refurbished cameras w/ 1-yr warranty: T5i DSLR w/ 18-55mm Lens Kit $450, PowerShot SX510 HS $130, more

Pencil by FiftyThree Stylus up to 20% off: Graphite $40 (Reg. $50), Gold/Walnut $50 (Reg. $60)

New! Aukey gooseneck adjustable desk mount for iPad: $22 Prime shipped (Reg. $32)
New! Gaming gift cards up to 20% off: PlayStation Network, Xbox marketplace, more
New! Crucial MX200 250GB 2.5-inch Internal SSD: $89 shipped (Reg. $105)
New! Restaurant and apparel gift cards 20% off: JCPenney, T.G.I. Friday’s, more
New! Polk Audio T15 5″ Bookshelf Speakers in black (pair) $50 shipped (Reg. $120)
New! Games/Apps: Nintendo 3DS XL Super Mario 2 Gold Edition $158 (Reg. $175), more
New! KeySmart 2 key organizer, keeps up to 10 keys organized, shipped: $17 (orig. $23)
New! Home: Cuisinart tabletop gas grill $105 (Reg. $160+), more
New! Daily Deals: Samsung 27″ Monitor (refurb) $179, Jawbone Up Move $40, more
New! Grado SR225e Over-Ear Headphones $150 (Reg. $200), more

GoPro’s new HERO+ LCD with built-in touch display is now available for order http://t.co/zKMKxkPdoL pic.twitter.com/q7b3uTpDoD

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) June 8, 2015

More deals still alive:

2Do task management app for iOS/Apple Watch goes free (Reg. $15)

The ad-free version of Trivia Crack goes free (Reg. $3)

Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity and Sleep Wristband for $100 (Reg. $130)
12-inch MacBook is available to ship + small discounts and potential tax advantages
EC Technology 22,400mAh Power Bank $29 Prime shipped (Reg. $39)
VicTsing iPhone 6 MFi 3100Ah Battery Case $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $37)
Mac Essentials Bundle: Noiseless, Hider 2, Jump Desktop, more $19.99 ($204 value)

New products & more:

The Smart AC Control from tado° lets your iPhone control your existing air conditione

Bose updates its best-sounding Soundlink Mini II portable Bluetooth speaker
Here Active Listening Earbuds let you control the volume of the world
Microdia plans a microSD card with 512GB of storage space, release in July
Agent 47 returns to iOS with the new Hitman Sniper game
Here’s our first look at the official new Star Wars Uprising RPG for iOS and Android
Logitech’s new Anywhere 2 wireless mouse follows the design of the popular Master MX
Wu-Tang’s RZA joins Boombotix to create speakers w/ exclusive music releases [Interview]
Kingston takes the wraps off its USB-C flash drive lineup
Amazon now ships some smaller items for free even if you don’t have a Prime membership

Apple reportedly set to kill Newsstand, introduce Flipboard-esque news app

Benjamin Mayo Jun 8 2015 - 8:56 am PT

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Apple set to introduce Flipboard-Like news product

A late-breaking report from Re/code is indicating that Apple is readying an announcement about news initiatives on iOS. According to the report, the company plans to kill off Newsstand although individual apps will still remain in the App Store.

Apple will also apparently introduce a new service which will present news stories from a variety of sources, such as ESPN, New York Times and Conde Naste. The report describes the product as similar to Flipboard.

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WWDC News Hub/Live Blog: Apple announces iOS 9, OS X 10.11, Apple Watch SDK & Apple Music

Mark Gurman Jun 8 2015 - 6:29 am PT

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It’s Monday, June 8th and nearly time for Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference. We’ve already run down what we’re expecting from the conference, ranging from a significant iOS 9 update for iPads, iPhones, and iPod touches with a focus on quality, an upgraded version of OS X with the same core focus, the new Apple Music streaming service along with the new iTunes Radio, and the native software development kit (SDK) for the Apple Watch. We’ll be following the news closely from before the keynote, during the event, and after the event, and we’ll be live updating this post with the latest information out of the WWDC Keynote.

You can find our live updates and analysis below, as we get closer to show time.

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Popular SwiftKey third party keyboard adds diverse emoji, performance improvements, more

Zac Hall Jun 5 2015 - 11:01 am PT

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SwiftKey, the popular alternative keyboard for iPhone and iPad, is out today with a big update that adds a ton of new emoji characters and other improvements.
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Apple reportedly looking to reduce 30% revenue cut for music, video and news apps with subscriptions

Benjamin Mayo Jun 5 2015 - 10:53 am PT

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A new report by the Financial Times suggests that Apple is looking to change the 70/30 revenue share for certain types of App Store apps. The report claims that Apple wants to change the way revenue is distributed between developers and Apple for music, video and news apps.

The report is a bit circumspect as the timing of the change does not seem to be related to any particular incident, although potentially Apple is forced into cutting the share due to potential anticompetitive complaints with Apple Music, to be announced next week.

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9to5Toys Last Call: 32GB Wi-Fi Flash Drive $30, iPhone 6/Plus cases from $2, 480GB Pro SSD $200, more

Jun 5 2015 - 9:15 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 ad-free version of Trivia Crack goes free as IGN’s iOS Game of the Month (Reg. $3)
This 3-pack of iPhone 6 screen protectors is only $0.19 with free shipping on Amazon
Review: Mohu Channels tries to bring your TV services together, Leaf antenna goes on sale
American Express cardholders can get a free $5 Google Play credit
Home: 5-pack remote control outlet adapters $22 (Reg. $30), more

Mpow Cheetah Bluetooth 4.1 Headphones (works w/ Apple Watch): $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $30) http://t.co/pB9aeozwkY pic.twitter.com/cEd5sjqVAN

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) June 5, 2015

Add 32GB to your iPhone or iPad wirelessly for $30 (Orig. $60) or via Lightning for $50 (Orig. $80)

Verus iPhone 6/Plus and 5/s cases in multiple styles and colors starting at $2 shipped

SanDisk Extreme Pro 480GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive $200 shipped (Reg. $230+), more

EC Technology 22,400mAh Ultra High Capacity Power Bank $29 Prime shipped (Reg. $39)

Bose updates its best-sounding Soundlink Mini II portable Bluetooth speaker with (almost) everything we asked for

2Do task management app for iOS and Apple Watch goes free for the first time (Reg. $15)

Apple’s all-new 12-inch MacBook is available to ship today, Gold model included + small discounts and potential tax advantages

Today is your last chance to enter our giveaway for @tm1985shop $482 Roll Top Back Pack http://t.co/QvpZOt4Orv pic.twitter.com/MKlgpSLYxp

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) June 5, 2015

More new gear from today:

Amazon Gold Box – up to 68% off iconic actors/directors collections: Clint Eastwood 22-Disc Blu-ray set $47, more

The Smart AC Control from tado° lets your iPhone control your existing air conditioner

New! Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity and Sleep Wristband for $100 (Reg. $130)
New! Games/Apps: Snapheal & Focus 2 photo editors $5 ea. (Reg. $10), more
New! PreSonus Ceres 4.5″ Powered Speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming $130 (Orig. $300)
New! Daily Deals: HP Bluetooth Keyboard $15, Samsung 55″ 4K TV refurb $665, more
New! Sennheiser/JBL headphones: HD 439 over-ears $40 shipped (Orig. $150) + more from $15

More deals still alive:

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in all colors: $500 shipped (Reg. $599)

iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 16GB $300 shipped (Reg. $399)

VicTsing iPhone 6 MFi 3100Ah Battery Case $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $37)
Klipsch Quintet 5-Channel Home Theater System: $160 shipped (orig. $550)
Mac Essentials Bundle: Noiseless, Hider 2, Jump Desktop, more $19.99 ($204 value)
Puma Friends & Family Event 30-40% off + free shipping: Pull-Over Hoodie $17, more
SanDisk Ultra 32GB Micro USB/USB 3.0 Flash Drive $15 shipped (Orig. $40)
Prime Members can save up to 25% on VIZIO’s latest soundbars: 5.1-ch $278 (Reg. $350)
MMOVE Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds Shipped: $32 (Orig. $49, CA Tax Only)
Novation Launchkey MIDI controller keyboard: 49-key $100 (Orig. $200), more
Eton Emergency Radio w/ Weather Alerts $20 (Reg. $46+) with free in-store pickup
Keep tabs on anything with Tile Bluetooth item tracker: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)
JBL J56BT $47 (Reg. $80+), SOL REPUBLIC Tracks Air $75 (Reg. $150), more
100 classical music songs for $0.99: Mozart, Bach, Opera compilation, more
Save an extra 10% off all StubHub! concert tickets
Pioneer 5.2-ch. Network AirPlay 4K A/V Receiver: $190 shipped (Reg. $300+)
Striiv Fusion Activity & Sleep Tracker, Shipped: $60 (Orig. $100, CA Tax Only)
Free $10 Subscribe & Save credit for Amazon Prime members
Headphones: Jabra Move Bluetooth on-ears $70 Shipped (Reg. $100), more
Google Chromecast (refurb) $24 shipped (Orig. $35) + free movie rental, more
Amazon magazine subs from $5/yr: Fortune, Sports Illustrated, Time, many more

New products & more:

Here Active Listening Earbuds let you control the volume of the world

Microdia plans a microSD card with 512GB of storage space, release in July

Agent 47 returns to iOS with the new Hitman Sniper game
Here’s our first look at the official new Star Wars Uprising RPG for iOS and Android
Logitech’s new Anywhere 2 wireless mouse follows the design of the popular Master MX
Wu-Tang’s RZA joins Boombotix to create speakers w/ exclusive music releases [Interview]
Kingston takes the wraps off its USB-C flash drive lineup
Amazon now ships some smaller items for free even if you don’t have a Prime membership
Grovemade’s new desk accessory wraps your Apple Magic Trackpad in a handcrafted tray
Game Boy turns into a giant, Raspberry Pi-powered console that can play NES/SNES games
Fallout 4 for PS4, Xbox One and PC officially revealed with debut trailer
Eedu DIY drone kit uses hands-on learning to teach kids how to code
Xbox One bundle/controller & refreshed Playstation 4 consoles leak ahead of E3
SanDisk details new portable USB C SSDs for MacBook and high capacity flash drives
GoPro’s new HERO+ LCD brings a touch display to its entry-level action camera

Coming at WWDC 2015: New Apple Watch SDK, Quality-focused/refreshed iOS 9 & OS X 10.11, Apple Music

Mark Gurman Jun 5 2015 - 6:16 am PT

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Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is about to kick off. On Monday, June 8th, company executives will take the stage at San Francisco’s Moscone Center to provide their annual roadmap for Apple’s software, services, and devices.

Traditionally, Apple has used the conference to introduce major upgrades to the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch operating system iOS, as well as the Mac operating system OS X, along with new services. Of course, 2015 will be no different. Apple has been preparing a new version of iOS 9 codenamed “Monarch,” a release of OS X 10.11 codenamed “Gala,” a new streaming Apple Music service based on Beats Music, and updates for the Apple Watch.

Over the last several years, we have provided advance reports on the lion’s share of announcements that will be made at WWDC, as well as a comprehensive roundup ahead of the event. Read on for our roundup of what’s coming, along with fresh new details not found in our earlier reports.

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Google Chrome aims to improve laptop battery life by intelligently pausing Flash content

Jordan Kahn Jun 4 2015 - 1:00 pm PT

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Google has been working with Adobe to improve battery life drain caused by Flash and today flipped the switch on a new Chrome feature that does exactly that. The new feature aims to detect Flash on a webpage that is actually important to the main content and “intelligently pause content” that isn’t as important. The result is to hopefully make the web experience with Flash more power efficient to improve battery life on your laptop. Here’s how it works:
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Review: Tweetbot for Mac 2.0 brings a Yosemite-style coat of paint, convenient new features, and a price drop

Mike Beasley Jun 4 2015 - 9:09 am PT

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Yes, you read that headline right. The long-awaited Yosemite update for Tweetbot is finally here. The application has been rebuilt with a new look and updated controls for several features that make things like creating columns and tracking down the tweet associated with an image much easier.

The main attraction for most users will be the new design, so let’s take a look at that in a bit more detail first…

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Periscope for iPhone now lets you find streams by location

Zac Hall Jun 4 2015 - 7:24 am PT

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Twitter’s live video streaming app Periscope is out with a big update today adding a key promised feature. Periscope for iPhone version 1.1 now lets you find live streams around the world based on location using a new map view from the global tab. This lets you jump into streams going on around you or watch something interesting happening on the other side of the world. In addition to adding the new maps view, Periscope has been localized in 29 more languages:
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Agent 47 returns to iOS with the new Hitman Sniper game

Justin Kahn Jun 4 2015 - 6:06 am PT

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From 9to5toys:

Following the release of the last main console entry in the long running Hitman franchise, Square Enix took the franchise mobile with the stellar, board-game style Hitman GO. Now Square is back with another iOS game starring Agent 47:
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Pebble blames Apple for delayed iOS Pebble Time app as first backers receive watches [Update: now available]

Mark Gurman Jun 3 2015 - 12:41 pm PT

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Image via <a href="https://twitter.com/mgbnet/status/605505402885672960/photo/1">Martin B. on Twitter</a>

[Update: Pebble says its app for Pebble Time users has been approved and should hit the App Store in 2-3 hours if you can’t see it yet.]

Despite its official release at the end of May, Pebble’s new Pebble Time watch is not yet fully functional for iPhone users, as its required iOS synchronization app is not yet available in the App Store. The Pebble Time Watch application allows users to set up the Pebble Time wearable, install new applications, watch faces, and software updates, but backers who have received the hardware have taken to social media to complain that there’s no iPhone app to use with it. Android users are unaffected as their version of the app is available on Google Play.

Pebble has used its Kickstarter page to pin the delay on Apple’s App Store review process…

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Twitter for iPad adds group Direct Messaging + private Tweet sharing

Mark Gurman Jun 3 2015 - 12:20 pm PT

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https://twitter.com/twitter/status/606174512263012352/photo/1

Twitter today updated the iPad version of its app to match the iPhone app’s messaging functionality. The update brings the ability for iPad users to natively participate in group direct messaging sessions (for better or for worse), see more messaging history, and privately share links via Direct Messages with a quick share control.

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Google Drive updated with Material Design on iOS

Mark Gurman Jun 3 2015 - 9:36 am PT

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Google has updated its Google Drive app for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with its new Material Design aesthetic. The new interface is noticeably cleaner and flatter. Google says that the update also brings faster performance and scrolling. Google updated its main app with Material Design last winter and its Play Music app earlier this year.

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9to5Toys Last Call: New Gold MacBook in-stock, iPhone 6 armband $7, Sony Bluetooth/NFC speaker $50, more

Jun 3 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:

Apple’s all-new 12-inch MacBook is available to ship today, Gold model included
3-Pack of 3.3-ft Poweradd MFi Lightning cables for $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $23)
Logitech’s new Anywhere 2 wireless mouse follows the design of the popular Master MX
Kingston takes the wraps off its USB-C flash drive lineup
Prime Members can save up to 25% on VIZIO’s latest soundbars: 5.1-ch $278 (Reg. $350)
MMOVE Stereo Bluetooth Earbuds Shipped: $32 (Orig. $49, CA Tax Only)
Novation Launchkey MIDI controller keyboard: 49-key $100 (Orig. $200), more
Eton Emergency Radio w/ Weather Alerts $20 (Reg. $46+) with free in-store pickup
Home: Cuisinart Tabletop gas grill $120 (Reg. $160+), more

Save 20% on GoPro’s HERO4 Black Action Camera: $399 shipped (Reg. $500)

Get ready for a workout w/ this Mpow Armband for iPhone 6 or 5/s: $7 Shipped (Reg. $12)

Sony SRSX3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ hands-free calling (refurb) $50 shipped (Orig. $150)

Amazon now ships some smaller items for free even if you don’t have a Prime membership

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

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

More new gear from today:

Games/Apps: DmC Devil May Cry, XCOM, Remember Me $4 ea, Slingshot Racing & Alpha Omega go free, more

New! Daily Deals: Little Giant Ladders from $139, SONOS PLAY:1 Speaker $180, more
New! Fallout 4 for PS4, Xbox One and PC officially revealed with debut trailer
New! Save an extra 10% off all StubHub! concert tickets
New! Amazon Local $4 off sitewide: save on food, services, and goods in your town
New! 100 classical music songs for $0.99: Mozart, Bach, Opera compilation, more
New! Wireless headphones: JBL J56BT wireless on-ears $47 (Reg. $80+), SOL REPUBLIC Tracks Air on-ears $75 (Reg. $150), more

More deals still alive:

Keep tabs on anything with Tile Bluetooth item tracker: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)

JBL Speakers w/ free shipping: Micro II Portable $15, OnBeat Hotel Lightning $49, more
Pioneer 5.2-ch. Network AirPlay 4K A/V Receiver: $190 shipped (Reg. $300+)
Striiv Fusion Activity & Sleep Tracker, Shipped: $60 (Orig. $100, CA Tax Only)
Home: Oral-B’s best selling toothbrushes from $30 Prime shipped, more
USB Power banks: Lumsing 6,000mAh $11, Omaker 15,600mAh $20
Free $10 Subscribe & Save credit for Amazon Prime members
Headphones: Jabra Move Bluetooth on-ears $70 Shipped (Reg. $100), more
13″ Retina MacBook Pro (latest model) 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,100 shipped (Reg. $1,299)
iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi 16GB $300 shipped (Reg. $399)
Google Chromecast (refurb) $24 shipped (Orig. $35) + free movie rental, more
Amazon magazine subs from $5/yr: Fortune, Sports Illustrated, Time, many more
Kindle for Kids Bundle: Kindle e-reader +cover + 2yr. warranty $99 ($140 value)
Samsung microSD cards: 16GB EVO $7 (Reg. $15), 32GB Pro $18 (Reg. $37)
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
Classical music albums $0.99 ea: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, many more
Pioneer speakers: SP-BS21 Bookshelfs $50 shipped (Orig. $100), more

New products & more:

Game Boy turns into a giant, Raspberry Pi-powered console that can play NES/SNES games

Grovemade’s new desk accessory wraps your Apple Magic Trackpad in a handcrafted tray

Eedu DIY drone kit uses hands-on learning to teach kids how to code
Xbox One bundle/controller & refreshed Playstation 4 consoles leak ahead of E3
SanDisk details new portable USB C SSDs for MacBook and high capacity flash drives
GoPro’s new HERO+ LCD brings a touch display to its entry-level action camera
ElevationLab’s aluminum dock gets updated with iPhone 6 Plus support
LEGO’s version of Minecraft is available to play right now
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

Fantastical calendar app lands on the Apple Watch with full Reminders support

Zac Hall Jun 3 2015 - 6:59 am PT

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When Apple Watch and Watch OS 1.0 shipped in April, the definite omission of an Apple Reminders app on the platform was particularly surprising to me. The Apple Watch User Guide even highlights the app’s absence:

There’s no Reminders app on Apple Watch, but Apple Watch notifies you of reminders you create in the Reminders app on your iPhone—and on any other iOS device or Mac that’s signed in using your Apple ID. Also, you can create reminders using Siri on Apple Watch.

Creating and responding to reminders is fine, but my girlfriend and I use a shared iCloud Reminders list for our grocery list, and being able to glance at the watch as you walk through the supermarket without pulling out the iPhone is an ideal use case for Apple Watch. Fortunately, Flexibits has developed a new version of its Fantastical app for iPhone that brings the full Reminders experience to Apple Watch, fulfilling an important use case for the watch I had in mind before it arrived.

Fantastical for Apple Watch also brings the excellent streamlined calendar list view to the watch, complete with the app’s easy-to-use natural language parsing feature that sets it apart from Apple’s own calendar app…
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Text-string bug causes iOS, Android & Windows Skype apps to crash repeatedly

Ben Lovejoy Jun 3 2015 - 4:18 am PT

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Following last week’s discovery that receiving an obscure text string could cause the iOS Messages app to crash, a similar bug has been discovered in the Skype app on iOS, Android and Windows devices. On all these devices, chat history is loaded when the app re-opens, causing it to immediately crash again.

The text string in this case is less obscure: http://: – in other words, the first part of an URL, on its own …
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Pinterest becomes a storefront with Buyable Pins on the iPhone & iPad with Apple Pay

Zac Hall Jun 2 2015 - 11:31 am PT

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Pinterest is graduating from a place where you discover and bookmark items to a storefront where you can actually make purchases. This is made possible using Buyable Pins, which the company says are coming soon to Pinterest for the iPhone and iPad. Pinterest users will be able to buy items from a handful of partners at launch with Apple Pay planned as a payment method to make the process instant.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Logitech Anywhere Mouse $28, 6,000mAh Power Bank $11, Tile tracker $20, more

Jun 2 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:

Get ready for a workout w/ this Mpow Armband for iPhone 6 or 5/s: $7 Shipped (Reg. $12)
Black & Decker 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Drill Kit w/ Accessories $63 shipped (Orig. $139)
JBL Speakers w/ free shipping: Micro II Portable $15, OnBeat Hotel Lightning $49, more
Eedu DIY drone kit uses hands-on learning to teach kids how to code
Game Boy turns into a giant, Raspberry Pi-powered console that can play NES/SNES games
Pioneer 5.2-ch. Network AirPlay 4K A/V Receiver: $190 shipped (Reg. $300+)
Striiv Fusion Activity & Sleep Tracker, Shipped: $60 (Orig. $100, CA Tax Only)
Home: Oral-B’s best selling toothbrushes from $30 Prime shipped, more

Daily Deals: Logitech MX Wireless Laser Mouse $28, Bluetooth headphones or earbuds $20, more

USB Power banks: Lumsing 6,000mAh $11 Prime shipped, Omaker 15,600mAh $20 Prime shipped

Keep tabs on anything with Tile Bluetooth item tracker: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $25)

Grovemade’s new desk accessory wraps your Apple Magic Trackpad in a handcrafted tray

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

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

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

More new gear from today:

Xbox One bundle/controller & refreshed Playstation 4 consoles leak ahead of E3

New! Games/Apps: Xbox One wireless controller $40, iOS freebies, more
New! Free $10 Subscribe & Save credit for Amazon Prime members

More deals still alive:

Headphones: Jabra Move Bluetooth on-ears $70 Shipped (Reg. $100), more

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

Google Chromecast (refurb) $24 shipped (Orig. $35) + free movie rental, more
Amazon magazine subs from $5/yr: Fortune, Sports Illustrated, Time, many more
Home: Philips Norelco shavers from $30 (Reg. up to $60), more
Kindle for Kids Bundle: Kindle e-reader +cover + 2yr. warranty $99 ($140 value)
Samsung microSD cards: 16GB EVO $7 (Reg. $15), 32GB Pro $18 (Reg. $37)
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
Pioneer speakers: SP-BS21 Bookshelfs $50 shipped (Orig. $100), more
Headphones: Philips Bluetooth $31, Audio-Technica (refurb) $39, more
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)
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:

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

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

ElevationLab’s aluminum dock gets updated with iPhone 6 Plus support
LEGO’s version of Minecraft is available to play right now
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

Imgur for iOS updated w/ ability to upload images on the go

Chance Miller Jun 2 2015 - 6:00 am PT

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In addition to launching an all-new Android app this morning, Imgur has also updated its iOS app with a notable and highly requested new feature. With today’s update to Imgur for iOS, users can now upload their own images to the service with the app directly on their iPhone. Users have the ability to upload from their Camera Roll or take an image with their camera from within the app and share it to the service.

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Here comes Apple’s HomeKit, first products start shipping starting w/ Insteon, Lutron, iHome, Elgato and Ecobee

Jordan Kahn Jun 2 2015 - 5:30 am PT

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Insteon, Lutron, iHome, Elgato and Ecobee have all just announced that their HomeKit products are now officially available and/or shipping to customers.

The announcements come on the heels of our report that Apple partners planned this week to launch the first products using the company’s new Siri-controlled HomeKit home automation platform, first introduced alongside iOS 8 last year.
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Apple switches to editorially curated lists for App Store game categories

Jordan Kahn Jun 1 2015 - 1:27 pm PT

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TechCrunch noticed that Apple started including editorially curated subcategories on the App Store for games. The new lists replace the old “New” and “What’s hot” lists that were generated automatically based an algorithm. We’ve confirmed the change with Apple, which tells us that the switch to editorially curated lists for the games subcategories went live on May 14th.
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