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‘Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel’ will arrive on Mac Oct. 14, same day as PC & consoles

Jordan Kahn Sep 30 2014 - 1:24 pm PT

Aspyr just announced that it’s going to release the much anticipated next installment in the Borderlands series on October 14. For anyone keeping score, that’s the same day scheduled for 2K’s release on PC and consoles! The company also confirmed that Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel for Mac will feature everything the PC release has including cross-platform multiplayer and future DLC:
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Apple’s new icons for Yosemite’s Mac App Store

Mark Gurman Sep 25 2014 - 9:28 am PT

Apple made a minor over-the-air change to the Mac App Store today on OS X Yosemite. The company updated the icons to be more in line with the new design aesthetic. The top bar is the new version, while the bottom is the old one that can still be seen on OS X Mavericks. The new icons also better match up with those on the iOS version. Apple will launch Yosemite next month for free.

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance now available on Mac

Jordan Kahn Sep 25 2014 - 6:27 am PT

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, a spinoff in the popular Metal Gear franchise that was originally released for consoles in 2013, is today arriving for Mac users. Unlike most previous installments in the series, Revengeance replaces the game’s usual stealth-based gameplay for a sword-slashing cyborg ninja named Raiden. It’s technically part of the Metal Gear series and universe, but the incredibly unique hack and slash gameplay mechanics in this title are quite the departure from what Metal Gear fans are used to with previous games in the series.

METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, originally developed by Kojima Productions and Platinum Games, expands the METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with its frenetic action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and cinematic storytelling that surrounds Raiden, a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja, who uses his high-frequency katana blade to cut through anything that stands in his vengeful path

The game is available starting today on the Mac App Store and on Steam for $24. That’s a promotional price that will increase to the regular $30 after the first 5 days of release.

9to5Toys Last Call: Retina iPad mini from $275, Brother laser printer (refurb) $60, Mac App Store games sale, more

Sep 15 2014 - 9:01 am PT

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call Updates:

Apple isn’t making an iPhone 6/6 Plus dock, here are your best options
Logitech Ultimate Ears Mini Boom speaker (multiple colors) $67 shipped (Reg. $99)
Nikon D3300 DSLR w/ 18-55mm lens kit (refurb) $400 shipped (orig. $650)
Home: Dyson AM01 12″ Table Fan (refurb) $100, Philips Norelco electric shaver $69, more
Bose announces its most affordable Soundlink Color speaker and its first set of Bluetooth headphones

Apple iPad mini w/ Retina display 16GB $75 off or $125 off w/ .edu email, deals as low as $275 shipped

Brother wireless printers: Monochrome Laser (refurb) $60 (orig. $150), Inkjet All-in-One w/ AirPrint $60 (Reg. $100)

Amazing Games Mac App Store sale: BioShock $10, Rayman Origins $5, GRID $10, Batman Arkham Asylum $10, more

iPhone 6 deals:

Should you protect your new iPhone 6/6 Plus with AppleCare+ or SquareTrade?
ZAGG 20% off sitewide coupon: iPhone 6/6 Plus protection from $12 shipped, more
AT&T announces iPhone 6 trade-in promo, includes $200 min. for iPhone 4/4s
Monoprice iPhone 6 cases as low as $5.60 with free shipping
Walmart to offer $20 or greater discount on 16GB iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus + $15 gift card
Upgrade your iPhone 4 (or newer) to a Verizon iPhone 6 for free w/ 2-yr contract
Radio Shack looks to attract iPhone 6 buyers with free $50 iTunes gift cards

Small States: Grovemade stays true to themselves w/ its handmade tech accessories, giveaway worth $306 + 15% discount

Other new deals:

New! Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)
New! Games/Apps: Madden NFL 15 (all platforms) from $40, Logic Pro X 10% off, more
New! Daily Deals: BenQ Home Theater Projector: $500, Garmin nüvi 4.3″ GPS: $65, more
New! USB Car Chargers: Omaker 3-port $10, Volmate Dual-USB $8, more
New! Blue Mikey Lightning Microphone for iPhone & iPad $90 shipped (10% off)
New! Twelve South BackPack steel shelf for iMac: $27 shipped (Reg. $35)
New! Kindle Fire HD 7-inch Tablet 16GB w/ Wi-Fi (pre-owned) $54 shipped (orig. $230)

More tech deals still alive:

Routers AC1200: ASUS Dual-Band $80 shipped (orig. $180), D-Link Cloud $70 (orig. $190)
Garmin nüvi 2555LMT 5-inch GPS $95 shipped (orig. $180)
GoPro HERO3 White Edition Camera (refurbished) $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
iPhone 5/5s/s/4s cases by Dynex: $0.25 w/ free in-store pickup at Best Buy
Nikon D3200 DSLR w/ Nikon 18-55mm ED II Lens $430 (Orig. $999)
Samsung 840 Pro 512GB SSD $290 (orig. $500), Seagate Expansion 4TB Desktop HDD $119 (orig. $239), more
$100 Staples gift card for $85: save 15% on electronics, office supplies, more
TP-LINK 300Mbps Universal Wi-Fi range extender $20 shipped (orig. $35)
Mophie Juice Pack Helium 1500mAh iPhone 5/5s battery case $45 (Reg. $80)
Two Google Chromecasts for $55 shipped ($15 savings)
Asus Google Nexus 7 (2nd Gen) 16GB Tablet refurb $130 (Reg. $160)
Harman Kardon (HKTS 16) 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker Package $199 (Reg. $380)
Dragon Naturally Speaking Speech recognition for Mac $99.99 (50% off)
3-mo of Audible access $0.95/mo ($45 value, new customers only), more
Avid Fast Track Solo audio interface w/ Pro Tools Express $86 (Reg. $179)
Samsung 840 EVO Series 250GB 2.5″ Solid State Drive $110 shipped (Reg. $150)

Home/fashion/magazines/games:

Puma Friends and Family 40% off sitewide sale plus free shipping
1-yr magazine subs w/ digital from $5: Wired, GQ, Men’s Health, more
KitchenAid mixer $175 (orig. $399), kitchen items, more
Costco Gold Star Membership + $20 GC, more $55 ($146 value)
VeraLite smart home controller $139, iSmartAlarm home security $162, more
Timbuk2 laptop backpacks: Parkside $45 (Reg. $106), Rogue $53 (Reg. $90)

New products/ongoing promos:

SanDisk’s new 512GB SD card is a dream come true for 4K film buffs
Nintendo introduces nostalgic new NES look for 3DS XL handheld
Avid and Apogee introduce new Pro Tools Quartet and Duet audio interfaces
Gameloft releases new free-to-play comic style Spider-Man game for iOS
Keep tabs on your vehicle’s tires with these Bluetooth sensors
Palate takes on George Forman with its new Smart Grill
Sonos adds Deezer high-resolution audio streaming to its wireless speakers in America
TiVo announces largest (and most expensive) consumer DVR ever made

Feral Interactive’s entire games catalogue on sale at up to 75 percent off in the Mac App Store

Ben Lovejoy Sep 12 2014 - 4:14 am PT

If you’re a fan of LEGO games on your Mac, or any of the many other games made by Mac gaming specialist Feral Interactive, you have six days to grab a bargain in the latest Mac App Store sale. This is the first time that the entire catalogue of apps from a developer has gone on sale, with discounts of up to 75 percent.

Notable titles include LEGO Star Wars Saga; the racing game GRID, which claims to combine the best of both arcade racing and driving sim worlds; defending the Earth from alien invasion in XCOM: Enemy Unknown (Elite Edition); and the award-winning Batman Arkham City GOTY.

Via TNW

Apple seeds OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 build 13F24 to developers

Zac Hall Aug 27 2014 - 10:55 am PT

Apple has released yet another beta build of the upcoming OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 update. The current build number on today’s release is 13F24, while the previously build released to developers for testing came in at 13F18. Apple continues to ask developers to test USB, USB Smart Cards, Safari, Graphics, and Thunderbolt integration with 10.9.5. The update is available for developers running the previous 10.9.5 seed via Software Update in the Mac App Store.

Apple releases OS X Yosemite Public Beta 2 & fresh iTunes 12 beta

Mark Gurman Aug 21 2014 - 10:14 am PT

Apple today released the second version of the OS X Yosemite Public Beta. The update is available via Software Update on the Mac App Store for those running the initial beta release; the first beta was released at the end of July. It appears Public Beta 2 is nearly the same build as the Developer Preview 6 (build r, up from f) released to Yosemite developers earlier this week. Apple has also released an updated version of the redesigned iTunes 12:

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Confirmed: Security breach is not reason for Gatekeeper app signing changes

Jordan Kahn Aug 19 2014 - 9:24 am PT

Yesterday there were a few claims going around that Apple’s recent change to Gatekeeper app signing for developers was the result of a Dev Center security breach. TUAW reported yesterday on a few random tweets and others picked up the story. As you’d probably expect, we have some good news: It’s not true…
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Apple releases OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 6 with new wallpapers & icons

Mark Gurman Aug 18 2014 - 9:58 am PT

Right on schedule, Apple has released the sixth preview of the upcoming OS X Yosemite to developers today. This new seed comes two weeks following the previous release, and it likely continues to bring performance enhancements, interface tweaks, and bug fixes. We’ll be updating this post with the changes in Preview 6 as they are discovered. If you find something new, you can let us know at tips@9to5mac.com. The release version of Yosemite is currently scheduled for the later half of October, and it will ship separately from iOS 8, which is not seeing a new beta today. Here’s what’s new:

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TweetDeck for Mac gets Regional/City Trends column, other improvements

Jordan Kahn Aug 15 2014 - 9:38 am PT

TweetDeck for Mac was updated via the Mac App Store to version 3.8.4 and with it comes a new feature that will show regional and city trends. “You can now find locally trending topics for Regions and Cities, and add a column based on the trend.”

The update also includes a number of other improvements and fixes. You can now remove scheduled tweets from the Scheduled column by removing the time from a tweet and the other update also includes improvements for multiphoto tweets in large columns. In addition, the updated app fixes a few annoyances like the empty columns bug after a computer wakes from sleep as well as retweets with emoji not display properly.

The updated TweetDeck for Mac is available on the Mac App Store now.

What’s New in Version 3.8.4

– Fixes issue with empty columns after computer wakes from sleep.
– Regional + City level Trends. You can now find locally trending topics for Regions and Cities, and add a column based on the trend.
– Retweeting a Tweet with emoji no longer scrambles Tweet contents
– Removing time from a scheduled tweet now removes that Tweet from the Scheduled column.
– Multiphoto inprovements for large columns

Apple releases Safari 6.1.6 and Safari 7.0.6 with security fixes

Mark Gurman Aug 13 2014 - 1:57 pm PT

Apple today has released new versions of Safari for OS X Lion/Mountain Lion and OS X Mavericks that address security and WebKit issues. The Safari 6.1.6 update for the older versions of OS X and Safari 7.0.6 update for the latest OS X are available in Software Update on the Mac App Store. Here are the release notes from Apple’s support page:

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Apple seeds OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 build 13F14 to developers

Mark Gurman Aug 13 2014 - 10:53 am PT

Apple today has provided developers with a new beta of the upcoming OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 release. Today’s build number is 13F14, which is two builds newer than last week’s 13F12 build. Apple has asked developers to continue testing USB, USB Smart Cards, Safari, Graphics, and Thunderbolt integration with 10.9.5. The update is available for developers running the previous 10.9.5 seed via Software Update in the Mac App Store.

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Beats Music “Listen Now” feature starts rolling out to Shazam iOS app

Mark Gurman Aug 13 2014 - 10:42 am PT

Users of the Shazam iOS application have begun noticing that Shazam is testing a new “Listen Now” feature with the Apple-owned Beats Music streaming service. Like it does with iTunes Radio, Spotify, and Rdio, this feature allows a user to tag a song with Shazam and then instantly play it in Beats Music. We tested the feature this morning and it works as advertised. You’ll need a Beats Music subscription or a 14-day free trial in order to make use of the feature. With Beats now under Apple’s wing and Shazam a key partner for Siri in iOS 8, it makes sense that the trio would integrate in a fashion such as the new Listen Now button in the Shazam app. You’ll need the latest Shazam update to make use of the feature.

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Award-winning MacLovin’ Bundle, $40 for djay, Boom, Cinemagraph Pro, Keyboard Maestro, NetSpot Pro, much more

9to5 Staff Aug 12 2014 - 9:00 pm PT

Specials.9to5Toys.com has a pretty solid bundle of disparate Mac apps available for $40 bucks today. All apps included are award winners – Either Apple Design Award, Best of Mac App Store, or Macworld Editors’ Choice Award-Winners so no duds here:

Cinemagraph Pro ($100) – The Professional Photography & Cinematography Tool For Mac – Apple Design Award Winner 2014
Djay ($20) – The #1 DJ Software For Mac – Best of Mac App Store
NetSpot Pro ($149) – The Only App For WiFi Analysis and Troubleshooting on Max OS X – Macworld Editors’ Choice Award-Winner
Keyboard Maestro ($36) – Record and Design Your Own Macro Shortcuts –Macworld Editors’ Choice Award-Winner
Hype 2 ($30) – Create Beautiful HTML5 Web Content w/out Coding –Macworld Editors’ Choice Award Winner
Dropzone 3 ($10) – The Swiss Army Knife of Productivity – Mac Gem Award-Winner
Moom ($10) – Move and Zoom Like Never Before – Macworld Editors’ Choice Award-Winner
Boom ($7) – System-Wide Volume Booster & Equalizer That Makes Your Mac Louder, Clearer, & Better – Macworld Best of Show Award-Winner
The OS X App Master Class ($499) – Learn To Make Fantastic Mac Apps w/22 Hours of Instruction

The Sims 2: Super Collection hits Mac as Peter Molyneux’s ‘Godus’ lands for iOS

Jordan Kahn Aug 8 2014 - 6:31 am PT

Two new games are arriving today with Mac users getting access to a new The Sims 2: Super Collection and iOS gamers getting their hands on the latest creation from Fable creator Peter Molyneux.

The Sims 2: Super Collection includes the return of the classic title for Mac exclusively on the Mac App Store and with it you get all of the downloadable content including 6 expansion packs and 3 additional content packs. The collection is available on the Mac App Store now as a single download for $29.99. Developers Aspyr noted, “We’ve completely overhauled The Sims™ 2 to work with modern hardware and OS configurations, optimizing performance with a new renderer, and we are supporting native resolution.”

Up next for games today is the latest from Peter Molyneux, creator of Fable and other popular titles for consoles and PC, with the release of ‘Godus’ for iPhone and iPad. The god simulator of sorts has received some teasers up until now through its Kickstarter campaign, but today the game is finally available on the App Store as a free download.

The Sims 2: Super Collection – $29.99 Mac App Store

Godus for iPhone and iPad – FREE App Store

Apple seeds OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 build 13F12 to developers

Mark Gurman Aug 7 2014 - 10:18 am PT

Apple today has provided developers with the second beta of the upcoming OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 release. The new build number is 13F12 and it is available on the Mac Developer Center and in Software Update in the Mac App Store for those running the earlier build. Apple asks developers to focus testing on USB, USB Smart Cards, Safari, Graphics, and Thunderbolt.

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Apple changing Gatekeeper app signing rules in OS X 10.9.5 & Yosemite, could break some apps

Mike Beasley Aug 4 2014 - 12:07 pm PT

An upcoming change introduced in the latest Mavericks and Yosemite developers previews will require some developers to re-sign their applications and submit updates to the Mac App Store in order to get around Gatekeeper’s watchful eye. According to a technical note from Apple, any apps built and signed on a version of OS X older than 10.9 will now be flagged by Gatekeeper has not having a valid signature.

For users, this will add an extra layer of annoyance when dealing with certain third-party apps, especially those downloaded from the web rather than through the Mac App Store. Where most developers are now in the habit of signing their apps before making them available, if those developers are still doing so on OS 10.8 or older, their apps will fail to launch on 10.9.5 and Yosemite.

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Apple releases OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 5 with Safari improvements, UI changes

Mark Gurman Aug 4 2014 - 10:05 am PT

Apple this morning has released OS X 10.10 Yosemite Developer Preview 5. The new update brings various performance improvements and bug fixes. The previous Developer Preview brought some minor user-interface enhancements and significant speed improvements. Apple also released iOS 8 beta 5. We’ll be updating this post live with new discoveries as they are made. You can send us what you find to tips@9to5mac.com. You can find what’s new in this developer preview, below:

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Make OS X Yosemite’s dark mode turn on automatically with this neat utility

Benjamin Mayo Aug 4 2014 - 4:39 am PT

Although OS X Yosemite is still a few months out from public release, the public beta and developer seeds means the OS is already seeing wide adoption — hence, apps for Yosemite are already starting to surface. In fact, the unreleased OS already makes up 18% of Mac users on 9to5Mac, already the second most popular version of OS X.

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Apple seeds first beta of OS X Mavericks 10.9.5 & Safari 7.0.6/6.0.6 to developers

Mark Gurman Jul 30 2014 - 1:05 pm PT

Apple today provided a few new seeds to developers. First on the list is the first beta build of the upcoming OS X 10.9.5. The build is labeled as 13F7, and it will likely come as the final update to OS X Mavericks, which will be succeeded by OS X Yosemite in October. The update is available for Mavericks users signed up for pre-release updates in the Software Update section in the Mac App Store.

It also now available on the official Developer Center. Apple asks developers to focus on Safari, USB, USB Smart Cards, and Graphics for this update…

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Apple re-releases MacBook Air EFI 2.9 update after bugs discovered

Mark Gurman Jul 30 2014 - 12:56 pm PT

Earlier this month, Apple released a MacBook Air EFI update (version 2.9) with fixes for issues with the laptop waking from sleep. Approximately a week ago, the firmware update was removed by Apple because of bugs causing MacBook Airs to crash.

Today, Apple has re-released the update with fixes as version 2.9.1:

This update replaces EFI Firmware Update 2.9 and is recommended for MacBook Air (Mid 2011) models.

The update can be found for mid-2011 MacBook Air owners in the Software Update section of the Mac App Store.

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Video: Here’s what’s new in iTunes 12, iOS 8 beta 4 & OS X Yosemite preview 4

Michael Steeber Jul 21 2014 - 1:10 pm PT

Earlier today, Apple released iOS 8 beta 4 with a redesigned Control Center feature, OS X Yosemite Developer Preview 4 with various interface tweaks, and a new iTunes 12 Mac app with a refreshed look and feel. Above is our video that takes a closer look at these various changes and enhancements.

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Apple releases Yosemite Developer Preview 4 with redesigned iTunes 12

Mark Gurman Jul 21 2014 - 10:02 am PT

As expected, Apple has released OS X 10.10 Yosemite Developer Preview 4. It is available via the Mac App Store Software Update tab for developers running earlier versions of Yosemite. Apple has also released a revamped iTunes 12 to developers (full gallery here). Previous updates previously brought various design tweaks and feature enhancements, and Preview 4 is likely to do the same thing. Yosemite launches this fall with updated Mail, Messages, and Calendar apps, in addition to a system-wide redesign and improved integration with iOS Devices. We’ll be updating this post as new changes are discovered, and you can let us know what you find at tips@9to5mac.com.

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Apple releases OS X 10.10 Yosemite Preview 3 to developers

Mark Gurman Jul 7 2014 - 10:03 am PT

Alongside beta 3 of iOS 8, Apple has released the third preview of OS X 10.10 Yosemite to developers. The update is available in the Mac App Store and under Software Update. We’ll be updating this post with new discoveries. You can let us know what you find at tips@9to5mac.com.

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