An iPhone 6 is at the center of an investigation of two missing Florida teens. Last July, 14-year-0lds Austin Stephanos and Perry Cohen set out on a boat trip in the Atlantic Ocean, but both of the bodies went missing and boys never returned. The United States Coast Guard performed an eight-day search for the boys, but never found them. Last, month, however, their boat was recovered 100 miles off the shore of Bermuda and on the boat was Stephanos’ iPhone (via ABC News).

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There was lots of news for Apple this week with the company’s Q2 2016 earnings representing some notable declines across the board despite reporting $50.6 billion in revenue and $10.5 billion in profit. But readers were more interested in the latest rumors and expectations for the upcoming iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2, as well as some new “exclusive” Apple Music and iTunes releases and this week’s new apps and updates.

Head below for all the handy links to this week’s top stories and more.

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Filed under: AAPL Company, iOS Tagged: AAPL, Apple, Apple Music, Drake, Icahn, iPhone 7, Q2 Earnings, this week’s top stories, Views

Recently I noticed that my Late 2013 MacBook Pro with Retina Display seemed to be dying at a faster clip. Naturally, I assumed that the battery might be going bad.

After checking the battery cycle count, I learned that I was probably wrong about the battery being bad, as the cycle count was still well within the normal life span of my MacBook. Here’s how I was able to verify that everything was okay with my MacBook’s battery.

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Developer Nick Lee has managed to hack a working version of Windows 95 onto his Apple Watch. The utility of this is close to zero — but it is hilarious to watch. It highlights how smart wristwatches like Apple Watch are now as powerful as (if not more than) desktop computers from the turn of the century. Watch the full video of the ‘microsoftOS’ Apple Watch in action after the jump …

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Filed under: AAPL Company, Apple Watch, iOS, iOS Devices, Tech Industry Tagged: Apple watch, developer, hack, native apps, watch kit, Windows 95

If you’re looking for a pair of inexpensive wireless earbuds for workouts, then Aukey’s EP-B20 Bluetooth Headset is worth a look. These aren’t the most prestigious earbuds that you can pick up, but they sound decent, feel great in ear, and come with a reasonable $27.99 price. more…

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The automotive industry is a capital-intensive industry. Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne knows it and that’s why he is open to work with Google or Apple:

“Google can buy every automaker out of petty cash. And Apple — they made a net profit of $24 billion in one quarter. This is nonsense. What are we defending? What?”

In a not yet released 2-hour interview with Automobile Mag‘s Georg Kache, Marchionne discusses the recent rumors of a FCA partnership with Google for self-driving cars and how the automaker wants to position itself in an industry disrupted by the likes of Apple, Google, Tesla and Uber. more…

Filed under: Apple Car Tagged: Apple, Fiat Chrysler, Google, partnership, Sergio Marchionne

Apple has previously partnered with designer brand Hermes for a set of premium Apple Watch bands, sold separately from $340 per strap. It now appears that a second high-profile fashion designer, Coach, is coming on board with its own range of Apple Watch bands.

David Boglin De Bautista reports a sales associate in a Coach boutique told him about the upcoming collection, set to debut as early as June. The sales representative sent photos of the as-yet-unreleased bands (shown above), priced at $150 each.

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As someone that often carries around a portable battery or two when on-the-go for extended periods of time (because I don’t particularly like the added bulk of using a battery case), this new MagicMount product from Scosche looks very interesting.

A super slim magnetic pad goes on your iPhone, and the battery pack then magnetically attaches to it when needed and connects to your device over a built-in Lightning connector. That gives you the benefits of a battery case by having the portable battery attached to the device, but also allows you to easily remove it once you’ve added enough juice to your device.

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Apple 11-inch MacBook Air 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB from $850 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $1,099), more

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 or $1,150 w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499), more

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Sabrent DA-MDHA Mini DisplayPort/Thunderbolt to HDMI Adapter w/4K Support): $5 shipped

iOttie’s latest Easy One Touch Mini Car Mounts for iPhone/Android: $13 Prime shipped (Reg. $20)

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular in all colors for $820 shipped (Reg. $1,079)

Apple 27-inch Retina 5K iMac 3.2GHz/8GB/1TB: from $1,450 (Reg. $1,799)

Apple 21-inch Retina 4K iMac 3.1GHz/8GB/1TB (newest version): from $1,150 shipped w/ .edu (Reg. $1,499)

Anker’s new 60W USB-C/A 5-port charger can quickly refuel your MacBook, more

App Store Free App of the Week: Dragon Hills goes free for the very first time ($2 value)

Star Wars Pinball for iOS goes free for the first time in nearly a year (Reg. $2)

Star Wars KOTOR for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $3 (Reg. $10)

Alto’s Adventure for iOS now matching its lowest price ever: $1 (Reg. $3)

Air Display 3 for iOS gets its first price drop to $10 (Reg. $15)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Toshiba Canvio 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive $80 shipped (Reg. $100)

• Super-inexpensive 1080P HDTVs at Walmart: Vizio 24″ Smart (refurb): $90, more
• Samsung 55-inch 4K 3D 240CMR Smart LED UHDTV: $998 (Reg. $1,500+), more
• Daily Deals: Keurig K250 Brewer $75, D-Link Wi-Fi Audio Extender w/ AirPlay $30, more
• Smartphone Accessories: Aukey 10400mAh Power Bank w/ Quick Charge 2.0 $15, more
• Watch & play w/ your pets from your smartphone w/ Petcube’s camera: $137 (Reg. $199)
• Games/Apps: Disney Infinity 3.0 Starter Pack from $30, iOS freebies, more
• LG Google Nexus 5X 16GB 5.2-Inch LTE Unlocked Smartphone: $240 shipped
• Take $5 off your next $100 purchase at ebay with this email giftcard from Paypal
• Magazine subs from $4.50/yr: Wired, GQ, ESPN, Dwell, Forbes, more
• Crest 3D Professional White Strips + Extra 1-hr. Kits $30, more
• Rubbermaid 22-piece Glass Storage Set w/ Lids $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $45)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Treat your Apple Watch with Nomad accessories: Nomad Pod portable battery pack $34 (Orig. $60, CA Tax only), more

Networking: D-Link 802.11ac Wireless Router $25 (Reg. $30+), PowerLine Kit w/ Wi-Fi Extender $80, more

• Transcend storage upgrades: 512GB Thunderbolt SSD $284, 256GB Expansion Card $170, more
• iHome SmartPlug with HomeKit, Alexa and Nest support: $25 w/ in-store pickup (Reg. $40)
• Spring Cleaning: storage solutions you need for a perfectly organized garage
• Grab Kaskade’s Automatic as a free MP3 download + $1 albums from Ed Sheeran, more
• Keysmart provides multi-tool-style storage for your keys: $16 (Orig. $22)
• Add five remote control outlets to your setup w/ Etekcity’s best-selling kit: $21 (Reg. $30)
• Green Deals: Ryobi Cordless String Trimmer + Blower $80 (Reg. $130), more
• Motorola Arris SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem (Refurb) $30 (Orig. up to $100)
• VRS Cases in a variety of styles for Galaxy S7/LG G5/Nexus 6P & more: $5 Prime shipped
• Free PS Plus Games for May: Tropico 5, Table Top Racing World Tour, more
• Green Deals: Amazon’s best-selling outdoor solar light $12 or 2 for $24, more
• JBL OnBeat 50W Bluetooth Speaker w/ Lightning Dock: $115 shipped (Orig. $400)
• Seiki 42-inch 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs $225 shipped (Reg. $349), more
• Garmin vívofit Activity Tracker in multiple colors w/ Heart Rate Monitor: $50 (Reg. $80)
• Smartphone Accessories: Vinsic 20000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank $37 (Reg. $45), more
• Fashion: PUMA Private Sale up to 75% off – dryCELL Polo Shirt $25 (Reg. $35+), more
• Humble Nintendo Bundle Pay What You Want: Retro City Rampage, Shantae, more
• Best Buy offers $1 iPhone 6s (16GB) on Sprint (Reg. $199), or $100 gift card w/ installment plan
• Home Theater: Yamaha 7.2-Ch. A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay + Bluetooth $479 (Reg. $700), more
• Bobine flexible charging stands for iPhone/Apple Watch starting at $18 (Orig $25)
• Oittm Apple Watch stand/charger $25, Solar Case for iPhone SE $18, more
• Acer Aspire One Cloudbook 11.6″ Notebook (Refurb) $100 shipped (Orig. $190)
• Free Xbox Live Gold Games for May: Peggle, Defense Grid 2, Costume Conquest 2, more
• Green Deals: GRDE Super Bright LED Headset w/ Rechargeable Batteries $20, more
• Command hooks, hangers & more up to 55% off: 40-Pack cable clips $26 (Reg. $32+)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa

The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches

• Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
• This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long
• The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
• The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
• PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone
• Ilumi extends its line of Bluetooth-connected smart lightbulbs to outdoor spaces
• SanDisk’s new iXpand Flash Drive for iPhone & iPad sports a fresh design and speed boost
• Bang & Olufsen’s new A1 Bluetooth speaker brings 24-hour playback and USB-C charging
• Edelkrone wants to replace your tripod with its slick new camera stand
• VIZIO introduces the new M-Series with an updated design and 4K HDR displays
• DJI’s new professional-grade drone is incredibly powerful and intelligent
• Samsung goes big with the “world’s first” bezel-less curved 4K Ultra HDTV

Filed under: Tips and Tricks Tagged: 9to5Toys, Amazon, app deals, Best Buy, Daily Deals, free apps, Gold Box, iOttie, MacBook Air, Sabrent, video games

VideoTweet is a new utility from the folks over at Arctic Whiteness that brings Twitter sharing to Final Cut Pro X. Appearing as a destination within Final Cut Pro X’s export options, it’s a quick way to get video from a project to your Twitter followers. more…

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How-To, Apps, Mac Tagged: Final Cut Pro X, how to, Mac, OS X, photos app, share extension, tweet, Twitter, video, videos