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Twitterrific adds Apple Watch app & actionable notifications

Twitterrific today has been updated with support for the Apple Watch. The update comes on the heels of Yelp also being updated with support for Apple’s latest product. The Twitterrific update bumps the app to version 5.11 and also includes actionable notifications. You can now reply to, favorite, and retweet tweets directly from the notification.

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Yahoo shows off apps for Apple Watch: Weather, Sports Fantasy, & two News apps

Yahoo today announced its plans to bring four of its apps to Apple Watch in time for the device’s April 24th launch date.

Yahoo is planning to update its Yahoo Weather, Yahoo Sports Fantasy, Yahoo News Digest, and Yahoo News Hong Kong apps with support for Apple’s new wearable, today giving a first look at the experience. 

The company provided a breakdown of what you can expect to see on your Apple Watch with each of the apps:

• Yahoo Weather App on Apple Watch will feature morning updates and evening forecasts through notifications. With a Glance, users can find out if it’s a t-shirt or sweater day with Yahoo’s new “feels like” feature, or learn more about the conditions outside by tapping into the app.
• With the Yahoo Sports Fantasy App, users can see what’s going on in their matchups or check on their lineup for injuries with a Glance. They can even talk smack with their league using the Apple Watch dictation feature.
• Yahoo News Digest brings users in the U.S. the most important story on the hour, every hour so they are always up-to-date. Enjoy new microsummaries, visual atoms such as a map, stock ticker or infographic that bring the story to life, and a brand new speed reading feature to get you in-the-know in seconds.
• With the Yahoo News Hong Kong App, users in Hong Kong will receive breaking news delivered to their wrist and enjoy the top 10 headlines of the hour with a Glance.

Here’s a look at the News Digest and News Hong Kong apps:

You can expect updates to the Yahoo Weather, Yahoo Sports Fantasy, Yahoo News Digest, and Yahoo News Hong Kong apps by April 24th.

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Microsoft releases ‘Halo: Spartan Strike’ top-down shooter for iPhone & iPad

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Microsoft Studios is today releasing a new top-down shooter set in the Halo universe for iPhones and iPads (in addition to Windows mobile devices and Steam for PC).

The game, developed by Microsoft Studios, 343 Industries, and Vanguard Games, is set during the timeline of Halo 2 and follows a Spartan supersolider on “30 challenging missions while leading UNSC troops through cities and jungles with an all new arsenal of weapons, abilities and vehicles.”

The company is also making Halo; Spartan Assault, the first top-down Halo shooter it developed, available on both iPad and iPhone today. It’s available in a $9.99 bundle with the new Halo: Spartan Strike title:

Also available on iPad, iPhone, and Steam is the Halo: Spartan Bundle. The bundle includes both Halo: Spartan Assault – the original Halo top-down shooter that plays through the historic first missions of the Spartan Ops program as Commander Palmer – and Halo: Spartan Strike for $9.99 ERP.

The iPhone and iPad version of the game is available for $5.99 on the App Store.

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9to5Toys Last Call: iTunes Free App of the Week, Spigen iPhone 6/Plus Cases $3, Garmin Fitness Band $60, 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:

• iTunes Free App of the Week: Pursuit of Light ($1 value)
• Spigen iPhone 6/Plus cases from $3 Prime shipped, multiple colors/styles available
• IKEA shares details on its new wireless charging furniture, add-ons and iPhone cases
• Satechi’s Premium Aluminum 4-Port USB Clamp Hub: $20 Shipped
• OWC put a 480GB SSD in a pocket-size USB 3.0 Flash Drive
• Crucial M500 960GB 2.5-inch Solid State Drive $285 shipped (Orig. $440)
• Two free months of Audible audiobooks for new accounts
• Toys: UDI Quadcopter RC Drone $53, Star Wars figure play sets bundle $29, more
• Home: Ninja Pro Blender $62, Neato XV Signature Robot Vac $320, more

Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player (refurb) $20 shipped (Reg. $35)

SanDisk Flash Drives: 32GB Ultra Dual w/ microUSB $10, 32GB Connect wireless $35, more

Amazon Gold Box – Garmin vívofit Fitness Band $60 shipped (orig $130)

iOttie Easy View iPhone 6 windshield car mount $10 Prime shipped (Orig. $23), more

Easily mount your phone or tablet to any surface with Neutron S Magnet: $20 Shipped

iOttie Easy Flex 3 iPhone 6/Plus Car Mount $13.49 Prime shipped (Orig. $25), more http://t.co/5vRlKJ3nBo pic.twitter.com/MKhRTGSl91

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) April 15, 2015

 

Apple Deals:

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB in Gold or Space Gray $600 shipped ($99 off)

iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Space Gray $529 shipped (Orig. $929)

2015 MacBook Air 11/13″ from $829 w/ free add-ons and discounts

13″ MacBook Air (newest) 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB: $830 shipped (Reg. $999)

Refurbished Apple laptops: MacBooks from $259, Pros starting at $459

Apple AirPort Express Wireless Router w/ AirPlay and Wireless Printing $79 or refurbished $65 (Reg. $99)

Review: SOL REPUBLIC’s Shadow wireless headphones w/ Bluetooth 4.0 offer an upgraded audio experience, $100 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Games/Apps: Hitman Go $1 (Reg. $5), Super Smash Bros $45, iOS freebies, more

Dr. Seuss The Lorax interactive book app $2 (Reg. $5) + Free giveaway codes

• New! JBL 2.1Ch Bluetooth soundbar w/ wireless sub (refurb) $250 shipped (Reg. $660)
• New! Daily Deals: Hitachi 40″ 1080p HDTV $200, Remote control drone w/ cam $53, more
• New! WD 2TB Ultra USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive: $80 shipped (Reg. $100)
• New! Free 1-month unlimited access to over 15,000 digital Marvel comics
• New! Lowe’s coupon: save $10 on purchases of $50 or more in-store or online
• New! Magazine subs from $4.50/yr: Rolling Stone, Maxim, GQ, Dwell, Runner’s World, more
• New! Up to $105 in Android apps for free: Amazing Alex, Plants vs. Zombies, many more

More deals still alive:

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ear Headphones w/ Hard Case $135 shipped ($200 value)

• Stream the first season of Orphan Black for free without a Prime membership
• Home: Kryptonite Bicycle U-Lock w/ Cable $30, Black & Decker yard tools from $32, more
• Choice of 2 rugged, highly-rated Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $19 Prime Shipped
• Fleksy customizable keyboard app w/ GIF support goes free for iOS (Reg. $1)
• ZyXEL AV500 Powerline kit with N300 Wireless Range Extender $30 shipped (Orig. $60)
• Aukey Aluminum 7x USB 3 portable 30W powered hub: $30 Prime shipped
• Buy 10400mAh power bank for $20 Prime shipped, get dual-USB car charger free
• Refurbished Acer Chromebooks: 11.6” C7 $150, 13.3” CB5 $180, 11.6″ Touchscreen $190
• Stealth Snowflake 6 axis Micro Drone w/LED lighting: $40 shipped
• Rules! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $3)
• TDK Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
• JLab JBuds EPIC in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $3 Prime shipped (Reg. $50), more
• Best Buy takes another $100 off when you buy a discounted Moto 360 w/ an Android phone
• Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds: $30 shipped (orig. $109)
• Motorola’s Moto 360 Smartwatch is on sale for $179 or $155 w/ .edu (Reg. $250)
• Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard & iPad/iPhone stand $40 (19% savings)
• Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV500 Powerline Ethernet Kit $45 (Reg. $90+)

New products & more:

Carbonate your booze from an iPhone app with SodaStream Mix

Design your own pair of headphones with AiAiAi’s new TMA-2 modulars

• Guitar Hero returns w/ new gameplay modes and a refreshed controller, pre-order today
• LG brings Google Cast to its line of Music Flow speakers for wireless music streaming
• VIZIO introduces new 4K UHDTVs starting at $600, expands its audio lineup
• Here’s a look at the new Lara Croft: Relic Run title for iOS and Android
• Garmin and Panasonic announce new action cameras with hit or miss feature lists
• On The Go stuffs nearly every must-have iPhone/Android add-on into one tiny cube
• Moleskine puts Batman on the cover with its new limited edition Gotham inspired notebooks
• LEGO’s new Dimensions video game brings Batman, Marty McFly and Gandalf to life
• DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace

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Astropad gains support for FiftyThree’s Pencil stylus with latest update

Popular graphic design iPad app Astropad has today announced a new partnership with FiftyThree, the company behind the Paper app and accompanying Pencil stylus. Astropad has revealed that version 1.1 of its iPad app adds deep support for the Pencil stylus by FiftyThree. With support for Pencil, users will be able able to draw from their iPad directly into Photoshop and other apps on the Mac.

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Any.do task manager updated to version 3.0 with new sorting options, grid view, and more

Popular task management app Any.do has been updated to version 3.0 with a slew of new features and a fresh coat of paint. You’ll still find all of your lists and collaboration features as easy to use as ever, but now you’ll be able to see an overview of all of your lists with the new grid mode.

Collaborative lists have also been improved, gaining the ability to share “side projects” with a group, or form “work teams” for complex projects. Real-time updating across all users’ devices allows everyone to stay in sync and up-to-the-second.

New sorting options let users sort tasks by due date or priority to help get things done when they need to be done. Finally, the syncing system has been refined to provide a more stable sync experience for all users.

You can grab Any.do 3.0 for iPhone or Mac for free. Click any of the screenshots below for a larger view.

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Google updates iOS Google Docs app with improved editing features, faster loading

Google has updated its iOS for editing Google documents on the move. The Google Docs app now allows you to accept, reject or comment on suggestions, as well as edit tables and track changes and comments in Word files; move, resize and delete spreadsheets; and reorder objects on slides.

Google said that PowerPoint presentations will also be faster to load and scroll.

A previous update back in January allowed password-protected documents using Touch ID. Google Docs is a free download from iTunes.

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Skype 7.7 for Mac adds web link previews, fixes

Skype today released version 7.7 of its Mac app and with it is rolling out a new web link preview feature that will automatically provide snippets of web content in chats when sharing links.

With web link previews, you no longer need to type the: “check out this funny cat video” alongside the actual link to the cat video. When you send the link in chat, a rich visual preview of the web page is automatically displayed, making it much easier to see what’s been shared. Finding a link in your chat history also becomes quicker, saving precious time to let you focus on the conversation.

The previews will only show up if a link is the only thing in the message, so it won’t break up long blocks of text that happen to include a URL (an annoyance with similar web previews in other chat apps). Skype also notes that it puts “extra focus on optimizing for video and image content, so we encourage you to try links to video, image or even gifs first.”

The update also includes a couple bug fixes:

• Fixed an issue where some users cannot start Skype due to a corrupted index
• Fixed an issue preventing some users from disabling “User XYZ went offline” notification

You can access the feature by downloading the latest version of Skype for Mac, version 7.7, here.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Speck iPhone 6 cases from $19, 2015 MacBook Air deals, GoPro HERO4 Silver $329, 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:

• Carbonate your booze from an iPhone app with SodaStream Mix
• Refurbished Apple laptops: MacBooks as low as $259, MacBook Pros starting at $459
• Design your own pair of headphones with AiAiAi’s new TMA-2 modulars
• Easily mount your phone or tablet to any surface with Neutron S Magnet: $20 Shipped
• Dr. Seuss The Lorax interactive book app for iOS & Android $2 (Reg. $5)
• Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player (refurb) $20 shipped (Reg. $35)
• Home: Kryptonite Bicycle U-Lock w/ Cable $30, Black & Decker yard tools from $32, more

Amazon Gold Box: 50+% off Speck cases for iPhone, iPad and MacBook Air starting under $19 Prime shipped

iOttie Easy View iPhone 6 windshield car mount $10 Prime shipped (Orig. $23), more

iOttie Easy Flex 3 iPhone 6/Plus Car Mount $13.49 Prime shipped (Orig. $25), more http://t.co/5vRlKJ3nBo pic.twitter.com/MKhRTGSl91

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) April 15, 2015

2015 MacBook Air 11 & 13-inch models from $829 w/ free add-ons and discounts

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (newest version) 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB: $830 shipped (Reg. $999)

GoPro HERO4 Silver Action Camera $329 shipped (Reg. $400)

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB in Gold or Space Gray $600 shipped ($99 off)

iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Space Gray $529 shipped (Orig. $929)

Apple AirPort Express Wireless Router w/ AirPlay and Wireless Printing $79 or refurbished $65 (Reg. $99)

Review: SOL REPUBLIC’s Shadow wireless headphones w/ Bluetooth 4.0 offer an upgraded audio experience, $100 giveaway

More new gear from today:

Stream the entire first season of Orphan Black on Amazon for free without a Prime membership

Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Over-Ear Headphones w/ Hard Case $135 shipped ($200 value)

• Philips HiFi Precision SHP9500 Over-Ear Headphones $50 shipped (Reg. $70+)
• Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD + PNY 128GB Flash Drive $193 shipped ($240 value)
• Games/Apps: Civilization Beyond Earth $25 (Reg. $50), iOS freebies, more
• Daily Deals: Optoma 3000Lm 3D Projector $355, Nikon Coolpix Camera (refurb) $100, more
• Download H&R Block Deluxe 2015 Federal and State Tax Software for $18 (60% off)

More deals still alive:

Choice of 2 rugged, highly-rated Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $19 Prime Shipped

Fleksy customizable keyboard app w/ GIF support goes free for iOS (Reg. $1)

• ZyXEL AV500 Powerline kit with N300 Wireless Range Extender $30 shipped (Orig. $60)
• Aukey Aluminum 7x USB 3 portable 30W powered hub: $30 Prime shipped
• Buy 10400mAh power bank for $20 Prime shipped, get dual-USB car charger free
• Refurbished Acer Chromebooks: 11.6” C7 $150, 13.3” CB5 $180, 11.6″ Touchscreen $190
• Stealth Snowflake 6 axis Micro Drone w/LED lighting: $40 shipped
• Magazine subs from $5/yr: Wired, Fast Company, National Geo, more
• Sennheiser HD600 Over-Ear Headphones $239 (Reg. $320)
• Complete book box sets: Game of Thrones $11, Hunger Games $9, more
• Rules! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $3)
• TDK Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
• JLab JBuds EPIC in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $50), more
• Best Buy takes another $100 off when you buy a discounted Moto 360 w/ an Android phone
• Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds: $30 shipped (orig. $109)
• Motorola’s Moto 360 Smartwatch is on sale for $179 or $155 w/ .edu (Reg. $250)
• Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard & iPad/iPhone stand $40 (19% savings)
• D-Link Wireless N 300Mbps Range Extender: $25 shipped (Reg. $40)
• Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV500 Powerline Ethernet Kit $45 (Reg. $90+)

New products & more:

Guitar Hero returns w/ new gameplay modes and a refreshed controller, pre-order today

• LG brings Google Cast to its line of Music Flow speakers for wireless music streaming
• VIZIO introduces new 4K UHDTVs starting at $600, expands its audio lineup
• Here’s a look at the new Lara Croft: Relic Run title for iOS and Android
• Garmin and Panasonic announce new action cameras with hit or miss feature lists
• On The Go stuffs nearly every must-have iPhone/Android add-on into one tiny cube
• Moleskine puts Batman on the cover with its new limited edition Gotham inspired notebooks
• LEGO’s new Dimensions video game brings Batman, Marty McFly and Gandalf to life
• DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace

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9to5Toys Last Call: iPad Air 128GB WiFi+Cell $529, Bluetooth speaker $19, newest 13″ MacBook Air $830, 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:

• 2015 MacBook Air 11 & 13-inch models from $829 w/ free add-ons and discounts
• Guitar Hero returns w/ new gameplay modes and a refreshed controller, pre-order today
• ZyXEL AV500 Powerline kit with N300 Wireless Range Extender $30 shipped (Orig. $60)
• Aukey Aluminum 7x USB 3 portable 30W powered hub: $30 Prime shipped
• LG brings Google Cast to its line of Music Flow speakers for wireless music streaming
• Home: AR Home/Patio Pressure Washer $120, T-fal ActiFry Multi-Cooker $122, more
• Refurbished Acer Chromebooks: 11.6” C7 $150, 13.3” CB5 $180, 11.6″ Touchscreen $190
• Stealth Snowflake 6 axis Micro Drone w/LED lighting: $40 shipped

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 128GB in Gold or Space Gray $600 shipped ($99 off)

iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB in Space Gray $529 shipped (Orig. $929)

Choice of 2 rugged, highly-rated Bluetooth speakers from Lumsing: $19 Prime Shipped

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air (newest version) 1.6GHz/4GB/128GB: $830 shipped (Reg. $999)

Apple AirPort Express Wireless Router w/ AirPlay and Wireless Printing $79 or refurbished $65 (Reg. $99)

Review: SOL REPUBLIC’s Shadow wireless headphones w/ Bluetooth 4.0 offer an upgraded audio experience, $100 giveaway

More new gear from today:

iOttie Easy View iPhone 6 windshield car mount $10 Prime shipped (Orig. $23), more

Fleksy customizable keyboard app w/ GIF support goes free for iOS (Reg. $1)

The acclaimed 'Becoming Steve Jobs' Hardcover just dropped to $11.15 Prime Shipped http://t.co/vjiGG1gUli pic.twitter.com/yALx3ErP3A

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) April 14, 2015

• Games/Apps: The Order 1886 $40, Shadow of Mordor $25, freebies, more
• Buy 10400mAh power bank for $20 Prime shipped, get dual-USB car charger free
• Magazine subs from $5/yr: Wired, Fast Company, National Geo, more
• Daily Deals: iPad Air BT Cover $20, iPhone 6 Plus OtterBox $36, more

Get a free ice cream cone at Ben & Jerry’s today from 12-8pm!! #FreeConeDay http://t.co/mgwmfNIe59 pic.twitter.com/DVaXrnDg6M

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) April 14, 2015

Back again! Samsung 850 PRO 256GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid State Drive $120 (Reg. $180) http://t.co/lgZB3l6SzZ pic.twitter.com/eLsHsiiedc

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) April 14, 2015

More deals still alive:

Sennheiser HD600 Over-Ear Headphones $239 (Reg. $320)

• Complete book box sets: Game of Thrones $11, Hunger Games $9, more
• Rules! is now available for free inside the Apple Store iPhone app (Reg. $3)
• iTunes Free App of the Week: Twisty Hollow ($3 value)
• TDK Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
• JLab JBuds EPIC in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $25 Prime shipped (Reg. $50), more
• Best Buy takes another $100 off when you buy a discounted Moto 360 w/ an Android phone
• Wireless Bluetooth Cloud Buds: $30 shipped (orig. $109)
• Motorola’s Moto 360 Smartwatch is on sale for $179 or $155 w/ .edu (Reg. $250)
• Logitech K480 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard & iPad/iPhone stand $40 (19% savings)
• D-Link Wireless N 300Mbps Range Extender: $25 shipped (Reg. $40)
• Linksys Powerline HomePlug AV500 Powerline Ethernet Kit $45 (Reg. $90+)
• Philips Hue Lux price drops: single bulb $20, Starter Kit $80
• Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($5 value)

New products & more:

VIZIO introduces new 4K UHDTVs starting at $600, expands its audio lineup

• Here’s a look at the new Lara Croft: Relic Run title for iOS and Android
• Garmin and Panasonic announce new action cameras with hit or miss feature lists
• On The Go stuffs nearly every must-have iPhone/Android add-on into one tiny cube
• Moleskine puts Batman on the cover with its new limited edition Gotham inspired notebooks
• LEGO’s new Dimensions video game brings Batman, Marty McFly and Gandalf to life
• DJI’s Phantom 3 drone shoots 4K video, uses new sensors to navigate indoor airspace
• Microsoft announces over-the-air antenna compatibility for Xbox One