Renders imagine standalone Magic Keyboard with integrated Touch Bar [Gallery]
One big question people have been asking since Apple’s announcement of the Touch Bar is if the technology could come to the standalone Magic Keyboard. My colleague Ben Lovejoy noted of the possibility earlier this week, explaining that battery life and price would be to inhibiting factors for the Magic Keyboard with Touch Bar to come to fruition.
Those factors haven’t stopped some eager designers from creating some pretty convincing mockups, though…
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Review: Pad & Quill Valet Luxury Bag for MacBook Pro
With Apple announcing new MacBook Pros last week, Pad & Quill’s latest bag for MacBooks arriving at my office was perfect timing.
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HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock now works with Apple’s Home app and Control Center on iOS 10
The HomeKit-enabled August Smart Lock (reviewed) has had one big missing feature since iOS 10 was released back in September: Apple Home app support. Today that’s finally changing thanks to a new firmware update rolling out to August Smart Lock.
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Hands-on: Twelve South’s Fermata headphone charging stand [Video]
This week Twelve South launched its new Fermata headphone charging stand. The stand, which is geared towards wireless headphones, features an integrated power cable to easily facilitate recharging. Have a look at our hands-on video walkthrough as we unbox, setup and showcase Fermata’s features. more…
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Kickstarter: Snapnator brings a low-profile MagSafe-like connection to all USB-C MacBook Pros
Future owners of the 2016 MacBook Pro may be feeling the pain of Apple removing MagSafe from the notebooks, but a new project on Kickstarter is hoping to help ease that feeling. We’ve written about Griffin’s BreakSafe before, but customer’s hoping to use that same adapter on the new MacBook Pros may be disappointed over its limitations. The new MagSafe alternative on Kickstarter, Snapnator, not only brings MagSafe back to the MacBook Pros, but also to a slew of other devices thanks to the increasingly ubiquitous USB-C port.
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OWC announces Thunderbolt 3 dock, adds 13 ports of legacy I/O to the new MacBook Pros over a single cable
In the wake of the new Thunderbolt 3 USB-C only MacBook Pro, OWC has announced its first Thunderbolt 3 Dock. The dock features a total of 13 additional ports, including 5 USB-A ports, two additional Thunderbolt 3 ports (which could drive a pair of 4K displays), Ethernet and an SD card reader.
Thanks to the high bandwidth of Thunderbolt 3, all of this expandability can be enabled by connecting a single Thunderbolt 3 USB-C cable to your new MacBook Pro (or any other computer with a Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port). In comparison, the Thunderbolt 2 version of this dock can only drive 5 concurrent accessories, so it’s easy to see the benefits of the additional throughput.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Anker USB-C Accessory Sale, Luvvitt iPhone 7/Plus Cases $4, Rayman Classic for iOS $1, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Make the move to USB-C w/ exclusive discounts on Anker accessories: Aluminum Hub w/ Pass-Through Power $32 (Reg. $40), more
Your choice of Luvvitt iPhone 7/Plus Cases in a variety of styles/colors from $4 Prime shipped + screen protector deals
Ubisoft’s Rayman Classic for iOS drops to $1 (Reg. $5)
Adobe Photoshop CC: Your Complete Beginner’s Guide: $19 (Orig. $200) | 9to5Mac Academy
Apple’s gorgeous 21-inch Retina 4K iMac 3.1GHz/8GB/1TB is on sale for $1,290 shipped (Reg. $1,499)
Grab a brand new current gen MacBook Air for nearly $250 off: $950 shipped (Reg. $1,199)
Save big on first gen. Apple Watch in 38mm or 42mm sizes: Sport $200 or Stainless Steel $240 w/ free shipping
Black Friday 2016:
Amazon launches its Black Friday Store with new deals every five minutes + gift guides to make shopping easier
Sam’s Club details its Black Friday plans plus a look at an upcoming one-day sale that nets $175 off iPad Pro
Amazon Startup Week Deals: TarDisk 256GB Storage Expansion Card for 13-inch MacBook Air $100 off, more
Here’s a look at Dell’s Black Friday 2016 Ad: Nest 3rd Gen. Thermostat $199, Xbox One S w/ 2 games + controller $250, more
BJ’s Leaked Black Friday Ad: GoPro Silver bundle $200, Xbox One S/PS4 Slim $250, new console games $34, more
Kohl’s Black Friday Ad has now leaked: Xbox One/PS4 $250 + $75 Kohl’s Cash, 49-inch 4K Ultra HDTV $250, much more
Arcade-adventure game Fetch on iOS drops down to just $1 (Reg. $7)
App Store Free App of the Week: Sonic CD goes free for the first time ever (Reg. up to $5)
The Room Three for iOS is now matching its lowest price ever: $2 (Reg. $5)
LAST CHANCE! Jaybird’s new $130 X3 Bluetooth Sport Headphones are now official & we’re giving them away, enter now!
Review: Nomad’s Silicone Strap is the Apple Watch Sport Band that should’ve come from Cupertino
Apple won’t sell you an Apple Watch Nike+ Sport Band, but Amazon already has some low-priced knockoffs
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey Power Strip w/ 4 USB Charging Ports and 4 Outlets $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $22), more
- Daily Deals: Westinghouse 55-inch Smart 4K Ultra HDTV $380, more
- Add 10 best-selling 1-ft. Etekcity extension cords to your setup for $14 Prime shipped
- Get up to 60% off these family board games in today’s Amazon Gold Box: Kingdom Builder, Alhambra, more
- Games/Apps: Witcher 3 Complete Edition (all 16 DLCs) from $25, iOS freebies, more
- Score a one-year BJ’s Wholesale Inner Circle membership w/ a $25 gift card for $40 ($75 value)
- It’s National Sandwich Day! Subway is offering BOGO subs with purchase of a meal
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Score this Roku-enabled TCL 50-inch 1080p Smart HDTV for $299 shipped, an Amazon all-time low
Caudabe’s ultra-thin Veil XT iPhone 7 case is the best option for a true minimalist, save 30% w/ this exclusive code: $14
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Opinion: How long before an iPhone completely replaces standalone cameras?
There’s a photographer’s saying that the best camera is the one you have on you at the time. It’s no use having the best pro DSLR in the world if it’s sitting at home when you spot a photo opp.
The camera most people have on them at the time is … the iPhone. Apple has stated on more than one occasion that the iPhone is the world’s most popular camera, and the evidence supports this claim. A year ago, for example, Flickr shared the top 20 cameras used by its members, and not only did the iPhone 6 top the list, but various iPhones took eight of the 20 slots.
For many, an iPhone is their only camera. But there are still many others who have one or more standalone cameras – myself among them. What is it those cameras can do that the iPhone can’t, and how long before an iPhone is the only camera we’ll ever need … ?
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Kohl’s to start selling Apple Watch in 400 stores on November 15 ahead of Black Friday deal
Happy Hour Podcast 092 | New MacBook Pro tidbits and Apple community criticisms, iOS 10.2 changes, more
This week Benjamin and Zac detail several new MacBook Pro discoveries, address some of the criticism the new Mac is receiving, unpack the changes in the new iOS 10.2 beta, and much more. 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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