Apple has released seventh iOS 9.3 pre-release beta for developers and public beta testers to use ahead of its release. The software update is expected to be released later this month. Features include a new Night Shift mode which changes the color temperature of displays, Touch ID- and password-protected items in the Notes app, new CarPlay features, expanded 3D Touch options, and much more.

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Following the extensive 60 Minutes piece last December, Charlie Rose has shared yet another interview with Apple design head Jony Ive. In the 35 minute interview, Rose and Ive discuss the qualities that “make Apple Apple” and the role of design in the company’s identity.

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Last week, it was revealed that an Apple TV 4 jailbreak is scheduled to be released in the very near future. That’s great, but the news comes with an asterisk: the jailbreak will only work with devices running tvOS 9.0 or 9.0.1. If you’ve updated to tvOS 9.1, 9.1.1 or any of the new betas releases, there’s no way to downgrade back to 9.0 or 9.0.1.

Thankfully, there are still plenty of fourth generation Apple TVs available in the wild that come installed with one of the first two versions of tvOS. In fact, in preparation for the upcoming jailbreak, I was able to easily purchase a new Apple TV running tvOS 9.0.  more…

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How-To, Apple TV Tagged: Apple TV, Apple TV 4, Apple TV 4th gen, how to, jailbreak, Serial number

TomTom used to have a handful of paid apps, each specific to a region. The app covering just the U.S., for example, was $45. But today it’s making its premium navigation services free for iPhone user everywhere for the first 50 miles or 75km of use. The new freemium model comes as the company consolidates its TomTom apps for each region under a new, redesigned app simply called TomTom Go Mobile.

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Filed under: Apps Tagged: 50 miles, 75km, app, App Store, free, iPhone, real-time traffic, TomTom Go Mobile, update, Upgrade

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS

Gold Box Monster SanDisk storage sale: 200GB MicroSD $60, UltraFit 128GB USB $25, much more

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,049 shipped (Reg. $1,299)

Apple Watch 42mm Space Gray Milanese Loop Band + Aluminum Dock: $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $34)

Apple Deals:

Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi in Gold, Silver & Space Gray: $650 shipped (Reg. $799)

Apple iPhone 6s/Plus Factory Unlocked up to $100 off, 16GB just $579 shipped (Reg. $649)

Apple TV Deals: 4th Gen 64GB $175 (Reg. $200), 3rd Gen $49 (Reg. $69), more

How-to: Use your car and an inexpensive inverter to replace the need for a home generator

App Store Free App of the Week: oneSafe Premium Password Manager on iOS goes free for the first time (Reg. $5)

App Store Indie Game Sale 50% off: The Room Three, BADLAND 2, Mutant Mudds, more

Grab the Hitman GO & Hitman Sniper iOS bundle for just $1 (up to $10 value)

The Room Three mystery-puzzler for iOS gets its very first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)

BADLAND 2 for iOS gets its very first price drop: $2 (Reg. $5)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Daily Deals: 8TB Seagate USB 3.0 External Hard Drive $200, Asus Touchscreen Laptop/Tablet $155, more

• DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $439 shipped (Reg. $500+)
• Logitech’s K480 iPhone/iPad/Apple TV Bluetooth Keyboard (refurb) $15 (Orig. $50)
• Amazon Gold Box – Easter Toys up to 40% off: Playskool, Board Games, Play-Doh sets, more
• Pioneer’s Andrew Jones Speakers: Center Channel $70, Floor $91, Subwoofer $110, more
• Certified refurb Mohu Leaf HDTV antenna deals from $10 Prime shipped
• Green Deals: X-Dragon Solar USB-Chargers from $28, Tires $100 off $400, more
• Smartphone Accessories: Kmashi 15,000mAh Power Bank $13, more
• Games/Apps: New Nintendo 3DS XL $175, freebies, more
• Lenovo 11-inch Chromebook 2.16GHz/2GB/16GB SSD: $129 shipped (Reg. $149)

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MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Holmes Smart WeMo appliances: Air Purifier $150 (Reg. $200), X-Large Heater $100 (Reg. $200)

Solartab: Powerful Solar Panel/13,000mAh dual USB battery in iPad form factor: $94 shipped ($35 off)

• Surround Sound 5.1-Ch. Systems: Logitech Z506 $54 (Orig. $100), more
• StrimLIGHT bulb offers clear LED lighting and crisp Bluetooth audio: $30 (Orig. $80)
• Green Deals: Best-Selling Peel N’ Stick Solar Lights $9 Prime shipped
• Get Two Free Large Pizzas when you buy a $25 eGift Card at Papa John’s ($55 Value)
• Grand Theft Auto Liberty City Stories for iOS drops to $4 (Reg. $7)
• Sennheiser HD 600 Headphones + $150 Amazon gift card: $400 shipped ($550 value)
• Get a pair of Fandango movie tickets for just $16 (up to $26 value)
• Green Deals: GRDE 10000mAh Solar Dual-USB Power Bank $13, more
• Download 5 rare Paul McCartney songs in MP3 format for free
• Get racing with Anki’s OVERDRIVE starter kit for $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
• Lenovo 11-inch Chromebook $179, Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 11.6-inch Ultrabook $275, more
• LEGO project on your iPhone w/ these Belkin cases, deals from $27
• Console Wars Kindle e-Book details the battle between Sega and Nintendo for $2 (Reg. $15)
• The Blue Fairy Book Children’s Novel as a free Kindle eBook (Reg. $9)
• Storage: Samsung 850 Pro 512GB 2.5-inch Internal SSD $199, Seagate 5TB Desktop HDD $120
• New Nintendo Select title pre-orders now 20% off from $16 shipped
• Mackie 5-inch studio monitor speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming (pair) $200 (Reg. $250)
• Mpow’s iPhone 6/s magnetic car mount is down to just $5 shipped today
• Pebble Time Round Smartwatch $180 (Reg. $200+), Gear S2 $249 (Reg. $300), more

12-inch MacBook now $300 off: 256GB $1,000, 512GB $1,300 + extra $50 savings w/ .edu email

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

LG releases a new line of 4K Super UHDTVs with HDR capabilities and big price tags

Rule this summer’s BBQ with Mark Dredge’s new Cooking with Beer guide

• Canon’s best-selling DSLR steps aside for the new Wi-Fi-enabled Rebel T6
• popSLATE’s second generation iPhone 6/s/Plus e-ink case drops the bulk for a slender design
• LittleBits’ latest creation focuses on robotic kits and STEAM education
• The new DODOcase Virtual Reality kit for iPhone and Android hits Indiegogo
• Amazon launches more affordable Echo Dot and Amazon Tap Bluetooth speaker
• New Normal blends style and PowerBeats-like design for a new take on wireless earbuds

Filed under: Tips and Tricks Tagged: 13-inch, 42mm Space Gray Milanese, Apple, Apple watch, Apple Watch dock, Games, Gold Box, iOS app sale, Loop Band, MacBook Pro, MicroSD, Nintendo, PS4, SanDisk storage, Wii U, xbox one

Microsoft has enabled Touch ID support to its email and calendar app Outlook today. This introduces a level of security not yet seen in any other major emailing application. Since its acquisition of Acompli a year back, Microsoft has slowly been revamping and adding new features to their purchase. Supporting multiple email account and cloud storage services, swipe options, Skype integration, and now Touch ID, Outlook is becoming quite a formidable email application.

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Filed under: Apps Tagged: iOS, Microsoft, Outlook, Touch ID

Adobe has released the first preview version of its new Experience Design CC app for creating and testing interactive design prototypes. The latest Creative Cloud tool was first announced last October at Adobe’s Max Creative Conference under the name Project Comet. As Experience Design is currently in preview, Adobe is letting anyone with a free Adobe ID try the new tool and provide feedback ahead of its commercial release.

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Filed under: Apps Tagged: Adobe, Creative Cloud, Experience Design, Project Comet, UX

After launching Skype for Web worldwide back in June, today the previously chat-only web app is adding support for making phone calls and other new features.

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Filed under: Apps Tagged: chat, desktop, guest mode, landlines, Mac, mobile, notifications, Phone calls, skype for web

AirParrot 2, the popular Mac utility that lets you wirelessly broadcast content from your desktop, now has an iOS companion. The app, appropriately entitled AirParrot Remote, lets users control nearly every facet of AirParrot 2 from any iOS device sharing the same Wi-Fi network.

If you’re familiar with the look of AirParrot 2 on Mac, then you’ll feel right at home with AirParrot Remote, as they look strikingly similar. Watch our video demonstration for a look at some of the things that AirParrot Remote can do.
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Filed under: Apps Tagged: AirParrot 2, AirPlay, iOS app, Mac App, Media, remote, Squirrels

Let’s face it, whatever anyone thinks about the rest of the iPhone 6/6s design, those antenna lines running across the back of the phone have never been popular.

The need for them resulted from Apple’s decision to switch to an all-aluminum casing. Radio signals can’t pass through the metal, so Apple broke up the casing with two plastic strips which are transparent to radio signals.

If the latest claimed chassis images are genuine, this is a design issue Apple aims to fix for the iPhone 7 …

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Filed under: iOS Devices Tagged: antenna, Antenna lines, iPhone 6, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 mockup