Belkin and Incase reveal their first official leather & NATO-style Apple Watch bands
A pair of popular accessory makers today revealed their first Apple Watch bands that are either coming soon or available for order now. Incase today announced 12 new Apple Watch bands that are available now, while Belkin has taken the wraps off of a new classic leather band in various colors that will be available soon.
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Google app adds incognito mode, native YouTube playback, and renames Now cards to ‘the feed’
Similar to Chrome, an update to the Google app for iOS today adds a new incognito mode that prevents search or browsing history from being saved. Other features include native playback of YouTube videos, improved iOS 10 compatibility, and performance improvements that reduce crash rates by 50%.
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Aetna launching free Apple Watch program for 50,000 employees, customer & employer subsidies to lower price
Healthcare company Aetna shared today that it is partnering with Apple on a new health and fitness initiative for its employees and customers using the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch starting in 2017. Aetna will be providing its 50,000 employees with Apple Watches at no cost and subsidizing the cost for large employers and individual customers through a new healthy living initiative.
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Apple releases macOS 10.12.1 developer beta 2 for Mac
Apple has released the second macOS 10.12.1 developer beta for Mac. The second seed follows last week’s release which didn’t include any notable changes, but we’ll update and mention any new changes in this release. Earlier this month, Apple released macOS Sierra for the Mac which includes Siri, Apple Pay, and many new features.
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Hands-on: How the new Lightning EarPods compare to the old 3.5mm EarPods [Video]
It’s going on two weeks since the iPhone 7 first went on sale, which means that many of us have had time to sit back and digest the experience. We covered the iPhone 7 via an unboxing video with a glance at some of the device’s top features, but now we’ll take a closer look at the new Lightning EarPods versus the old EarPods with 3.5mm headphone jack. more…
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Logitech Accessories up to 50% off, iPhone 7/Plus cases $4.50, 3TB External Hard Drive $70, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Amazon slashes up to 50% off a collection of Logitech keyboards, mice and other accessories for today’s Gold Box
These minimalist iPhone 7/Plus cases will protect without overshadowing Apple’s design for $4.50 Prime shipped
Time Machine Backups. Photos. Videos. Put it all on Canvio’s 3TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for $70 shipped (Reg. $90)
Get Anker’s new Self-Docking Eufy RoboVac 20 for $249 (Reg. $299) + deals on Eufy Air humidifier & desk lamps
Bring Anker’s best-selling Robotic Vacuum Cleaner w/ Self-Docking home for $160
Roundup: The best ultra-thin iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus cases
Your kid’s first iPhone or for emergencies: New iPhone 5s 16GB Unlocked (OS 10 compatible): $280 shipped
Deus Ex Go gets its very first drop on iOS/Android: $2 (Reg. $5)
App Store Free App of the Week: AG Drive racer goes free for the first time (Reg. up to $4)
Apple Store app is your key to the award-winning iOS game INKS for free
The Best Console Game Releases for September: BioShock Collection, NBA 2K17, and more
Review: This is Ground’s Mod 3 carries your iPad and accessories in a luxurious leather wrapping [Video]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Amazon Fire TV brings 4K content and streaming services to your living room for $85 shipped (Reg. $100)
Get a free game of your choosing this week when you step up to an Xbox One S
- Epson Home Cinema 3500 Projector $800, Google Chromecast Audio $25, more
- Aukey Wi-Fi Switch with Home Automation App $15 Prime shipped (Reg. $20), more
- DJI’s new foldable Mavic Pro Drone can fly up to 40MPH and takes directions from your iPhone
- Blue Microphones Yeti Blackout Edition now $110 with a $40 Gift Card attached
- Nike and Under Armour Sport Backpacks w/ room for a 15″ Macbook: $30 (Reg. up to $75)
- Score an unlocked ZTE Zmax 2 4G 16GB Android Smartphone for $50 shipped (Reg. $100+)
- Games/Apps: Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller $120, iOS freebies, more
- Office Supplies: 24-Pack Sharpie Markers $9, 36-Pack Black BIC Pens $3, more
- Apogee introduces new Element Series Thunderbolt audio interfaces for Mac
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Smartphone Accessories: Mpow Swift Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Earbuds $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $18), more
TiVo’s BOLT DVR is arguably the best way to enjoy your shows: 500GB $170, 1TB $244
Give your new Apple Watch a Milanese Loop band for a fraction of Apple’s price tag: $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $13)
Twelve South’s TimePorter is the ultimate Apple Watch carrying case, buy it today for $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
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Adobe Experience Design CC update includes real time design previews on iOS and Android
Adobe announced the September update to its Adobe Experience Design CC software today with support for real time design and prototype testing on iOS and Android devices. The update includes a a few other changes, but Adobe’s inclusion for real time previewing fills a large gap it was missing when compared to its competitors. Locking aspect ratios, zooming into selections, and a new transition are amongst the other new features announced today.
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Honeywell introduces ‘Lyric T5’ HomeKit-enabled thermostat w/ touchscreen & new design
Honeywell is announcing a new HomeKit-enabled Wi-Fi thermostat today called the Lyric T5 that will cost $149.99. HomeKit support means you can control the temperature with your voice using Siri or with Apple’s new Home app on iOS 10 and watchOS 3. Lyric T5 features a highly improved design over Honeywell’s other HomeKit thermostat and a larger touchscreen display that makes it worthy of being called a smart home accessory.
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Apogee introduces new Element Series Thunderbolt audio interfaces for Mac
I’ve been a longtime Apogee user and currently use the company’s excellent Quartet as my main audio interface for my Mac and home studio. Today Apogee introduces its latest line of audio interfaces, the Element Series, introducing Thunderbolt connectivity and a new design somewhere between its more expensive pro line and its popular prosumer products like the Quartet and Duet.
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Epic iPhone 7 cinematic 4K camera test [Video]
One of the bigger features with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is definitely the improved optics and camera quality, but exactly what does this boil down to for video enthusiasts? There’s no doubt that the iPhone 7 takes some amazing photography, but its video capabilities are far superior in my opinion. Don’t believe me? With 4K video recording, optical and digital image stabilization, and an f1.8 aperture, these new iPhones are pretty incredible…
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