Google Hangouts now lets you reply on the Apple Watch; Twitch brings Whispers to iOS
Google has updated its Hangout app to allow you to reply direct from the Notifications screen – and as Engadget noted, that also means you can now send replies from your Apple Watch. As usual with Watch apps, that means either choosing from a range of canned responses, or dictating a reply using Siri …
You’ll need to ensure that Allow Notifications and Show in Notification Center are both on:
Hangouts brought a new UI to iOS back in the summer.
Gameplay recording and streaming app Twitch has also been updated for iOS users, bringing its private message feature Whispers to the platform for the first time, after initially trialling it on Android.
Both Hangouts and Twitch are free downloads from iTunes.
Filed under: Apps Tagged: Apple watch, Apple Watch apps, Google Hangouts, Hangouts, twitch, Twitch Whispers, Whispers
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OnePlus thinks your iPhone should feel like their Sandstone Black Android phones [Gallery]
Android smartphone maker OnePlus is no stranger to unusual marketing tactics. Whether it’s because it’ll only sell phones to those with an invitation, asks customers to trade in their iPhone or Samsung phones for one of its devices, or by leaving out features many Android fans love, it seems to promote discussion with whatever it does. Its latest move is equally interesting, to say the least…
Today, OnePlus has officially started selling iPhone cases in its popular ‘Sandstone Black’ finish. For the unaware, the original OnePlus One smartphone’s rear cover came with this case, as does the OnePlus 2’s. It’s essentially a black plastic with a rough, sand-like finish. A lot of customers love it because of the extra grip. Personally, I much prefer a softer finish. Regardless, OnePlus believes you want to feel this Sandstone Black texture on your iPhone 6/6s so it made you a case.
Like all things from OnePlus, the Sandstone Case is packed in attractive, minimalist packaging. Sliding off the lid reveals the case sitting right on top, while on the inside of the box lid is a physical invite card. Not only does OnePlus want you to feel the texture of its flagship phone, it also wants you to buy the OnePlus X (its 5-inch all-glass and metal smartphone).
As plastic shells go, there’s nothing really wrong with the OnePlus iPhone case. There are well-placed cutouts in all the right places and it’s very easy to apply. It adds a little thickness to the phone and a lot more grip. If you’re biggest concern with the iPhone 6 is how easily it slips out of your hand, the OnePlus case might not be a terrible idea. Still, personally, I’m not a fan of the texture as I find it too rough to want to hold on a daily basis.
As for the invite card, that’s a simple piece of white plastic with a scratch-off portion on the back which reveals the unique invite code for those who want to buy a OnePlus X. Some of the cases even come with invitations to buy a limited edition ceramic-backed model of the device.
The OnePlus Sandstone case is available to buy today from OnePlus.net in the US, UK and mainland Europe for $19.99/£15.99/€19.99.
Filed under: iOS Devices, Tech Industry Tagged: Accessories, Android, iphone 6 case, iPhone 6s case, OnePlus, OnePlus X
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Eddy Cue discusses the motivation behind Apple News and what the future holds
Following his interviews centered around the new Apple TV, Apple’s SVP of software and services Eddy Cue has now sat down with CNN’s Brian Stelter to discuss the News app the company launched alongside iOS 9. In the interview, Cue and Stelter discuss a variety of points surrounding News, including Apple’s main goal with the app, the expansion to additional countries, and revenue sharing.
Cue stated that the main reason Apple created a pre-installed app for reading news is because it’s something “everyone uses everyday.” Cue elaborated that Apple only pre-installs apps that it thinks users want and will use on a daily basis.
“We’ve only created the apps that we think everyone uses every day… We really wanted to create a single app that all customers could go to, to read all their news — no matter what they are interested in, no matter what topics, no matter what publications they want to follow — and get that experience that they’re used to with our products, where it looks beautiful, it’s really easy to read and yet it provides all the content available around the world.”
When asked about revenue sharing between Apple and publishers, Cue explained that publishers can choose to sell their own ads and keep 100 percent of the revenue, or have Apple sell them, in which case Apple will take a 30 percent cut. Cue said Apple benefits from News by “creating a great application on our devices,” implying that the goal is not monetary in Apple’s eyes.
Cue also explained that by launching its own News app, it allows journalists to do what they do best and not have to worry about developing a standalone app. Specifically, Cue noted that News allows small publishers to share their stories with the world.
“I absolutely believe in that. It was one of our main goals when we were building Apple News. We thought of things from, you know, even church newsletters to a stamp club… A lot of those organizations today still print and mail, which is even more expensive.”
Stelter then asked Cue about expanding News to more countries, specifically China. The Apple executive revealed that the company is working on a version of the app that it hopes to launch in China soon, explaining that Apple has a great relationship with China and isn’t facing any hurdles in its expansion.
Cue explained that Apple is not looking to employ journalists at all, but rather build technologies and a platform on which journalists can share their writing.
“It’s not in our plans at all. Again, we try to focus on what we do really well. We build technologies and we know how to do that really well. We think there are great journalists around the world and we want to empower those journalists to get their content right to the customer.”
The video version of the interview can be seen below. Cue ends the interview by stating that Apple appreciates “great journalism more than rumors,” while going on to state that journalism is very important and that Apple wouldn’t “trade it for anything in the world.”
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Report: Apple testing iPhone 7 models with USB-C, multi-touch 3D Touch, dual cameras, more
The iPhone 6s launched just two months ago, but rumors surrounding its successor are already circulating. Earlier rumors have claimed that the device will feature a waterproof and dustproof design, as well as a new casing material. Now, G For Games reports that Apple is currently in the process of testing five different iPhone 7 models, all with distinct differences.
While the report should be taken with grain of salt, it claims that one model Apple is testing ditching the Lightning connector in favor of a USB-C port. The report also claims Apple is testing various models with wireless charging technology, multi-touch Force Touch, dual cameras, and in-display fingerprint recognition.
Wireless charging has been a feature users have requested often over recent years, but Apple has yet to implement. Our own Ben Lovejoy argued, however, that wireless charging is not on his iPhone 7 wish list due primarily the idea of “charging mats” being too cumbersome. At this point, however, it’s unclear as to how Apple is testing wireless charging.
Presumably multi-touch Force Touch/3D Touch would mean that you could press harder with two fingers to bring up different options than what appears when you press harder with one finger.
In-display fingerprint recognition would presumably allow for Apple to eliminate the home button entirely, something that has been tossed around for a long time now. Apple has been criticized for having too large of top and bottom bezels and removing the home button would allow for the company to finally shrink those.
This report should be taken with a decent amount of skepticism, however. While it’s possible, or even likely, Apple is experimenting with these technologies, it’s hard to say which will actually make it into the final product. Last week, it was reported that the company was looking to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack, while earlier this month it was reported that the iPhone wouldn’t adopt AMOLED displays around 2018.
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PSA: Beats Music shuts down today, here’s what changes and how to move to Apple Music
Later today Apple is set to pull the plug on Beats Music and completely stop the service. The reason? After buying the subscription music service in a $3 billion deal that also included Beats headphones and speakers last year, Apple Music has now fully launched and replaces Beats Music. Any remaining subscribers will need to transfer from Beats Music to Apple Music immediately to avoid losing saved music libraries and playlists. The good news is Apple Music now has almost all of Beats Music’s features with only a few exceptions…
Both services costs $9.99/month for access to music catalogs that can be streamed or saved offline for playback, while Apple Music offers a 3-month free trial up front and a $14.99/month family plan for up to six users through Apple’s Family Sharing. Beats Music briefly offered a similar free trial and family package, but only to AT&T subscribers. Apple Music also features a bigger library of content and is available in many more countries, but switchers will likely notice a few tracks from Beats Music not make the jump to Apple Music.
Apple Music recently launched as a public beta for Android 4.3 and later, replacing the discontinued Beats Music app on Google’s mobile platform, and later this month Sonos users will begin testing Apple Music streaming where Beats Music was previously available. While Apple Music is available to Windows users through iTunes on the desktop, there’s no replacement for the discontinued Beats Music app for Windows Phone users. The Beats Music web app (which requires Adobe Flash Player) is also not being replaced, but iTunes on the Mac also includes Apple Music. Apple TV 3 curiously gained a Beats Music app shortly after Apple bought the music service, but the new Apple TV 4 is required to fully access all the features of Apple Music on the big screen.
No matter how you used Beats Music, Apple Music should feel familiar with For You, New, and My Music features plus curated playlists that are very similar on both services. One quirky Beats Music feature called The Sentence which let you create radio stations based on MadLib-style questions does not make it over to Apple Music, however, but Apple Music includes a free Internet radio station called Beats 1 with actual radio DJ hosts.
Apple Music has a rocky reputation and I worried early on about losing Beats Music after the acquisition, but the new service is available to a lot more people and includes a few unique features that other streaming services like Spotify don’t provide.
Finally, if you’ve made it to the last day of Beats Music and want to preserve your library through Apple Music, Apple has detailed a few steps for both iOS and Android users to ensure you don’t lose your music library or playlists. iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users must have iOS 8.4 or later (iOS 9.1 is current) and be signed in to Beats Music version 2.3.4. Launching Music on iOS will prompt you to transfer content, and Beats Music credit will become iTunes credit.
It’s far more likely that some Beats Music users on Android have waited until now to transfer as Apple Music only recently came to the platform, and the process is very similar. First install the Apple Music beta for Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or later, then launch Beats Music version 1.2.7, be sure you’re signed in, then await the Getting Started prompt to begin the transfer. Apple notes that group plans through Family Sharing can only be setup after the transfer. Also important to note: Apple Music doesn’t yet work with Android tablets, smartphones only for now.
Now we wait for the lights to go out and watch Beats Music go completely dark…
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Apple Pay support for JCPenny store cards in testing with spring 2016 rollout goal
JCPenney is following the lead set by Kohl’s and testing Apple Pay support for its store credit cards, according to a new report.
JCP shoppers in Texas are being added to a pilot program that allows them to set up their store cards on their mobile devices for use in stores. The program seems to be limited to only one store at the moment, with a full rollout planned for spring 2016.
Customers included in the trial will see the following notice when adding their card to Apple Pay:
JCPenney is running a pilot program available to cardholders residing in Dallas Ft. Worth and shopping at The Village at Fairview store. Cardholders nationwide will be able to add their JCPenney credit cards to their Wallets and pay using Apple Pay in spring 2016.
Apple first debuted support for store credit cards in Apple Pay as part of the iOS 9 software update in September. Only a few days ago, Kohl’s became the first retailer to enable this feature for its cards.
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AT&T to increase price of grandfathered unlimited plans in February
AT&T subscribers who previously had unlimited data plans back in the iPhone 3G era and have managed to hang onto that plan are in for their first price increase in seven years, a source with knowledge of the matter has informed 9to5Mac.
The price jump won’t be huge—the almost-too-good-to-be-true rate of $30 will increase to just $35—but it does open the door to further tinkering later down the line, which may make some customers a little uneasy. The change will go into effect in February 2016.
As is currently the case, talk and text costs will be separate from the data fee.
T-Mobile recently raised its own unlimited data price along with the announcement of its “Un-carrier X” offer, though that was a much larger jump from $80 to $95. Verizon also updated its own unlimited plan recently with a $20 price hike, making AT&T’s increase the most generous of the bunch.
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Apple’s Tim Cook to receive Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights 2015 Ripple of Hope Award
Early next month, the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization will present Apple CEO Tim Cook with its 2015 Ripple of Hope Award honoring leaders in commitment to social change. Cook has described RFK as a personal hero on multiple occasions over the years.
The Apple chief is being honored with the award alongside Congressman John Lewis, Evercore co-founder Roger Altman; and UNESCO Ambassador Marianna Vardinoyannis.
The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization said the Ripple of Hope Award “lauds leaders of the international business, entertainment, and activist communities who demonstrate commitment to social change and reflect Robert Kennedy’s passion for equality, justice, basic human rights, and his belief that we all must strive to ‘make gentle the life of this world.’
Cook has been increasingly vocal in recent years about his dedication to fighting discrimination and inequality, both in his personal life and at Apple where he’s started several initiatives since taking over as CEO. Earlier this year Cook was honored with the Human Rights Campaign’s National Visibility Award for his efforts.
The Apple CEO has also partnered with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization in the past, including auctioning off sit-down lunch dates with himself and tickets to Apple keynote events. The last auction raised over $200,000 for the charity.
Cook will be presented with the 2015 Ripple of Hope Award during a ceremony in New York on December 8.
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Mini-Reviews: Anker PowerCore+ 10050 / PowerPort 2, Just Mobile AluPlug and Mophie Powerstation 2X / 8X
Several brand-new iPad and iPhone accessories I’ve been testing recently aren’t necessarily worthy of full standalone reviews, but because they come from some of our readers’ and editors’ favorite companies, they’re still worth knowing about. Four of the five are sequels to prior products I’ve covered, while one is totally new — though similar to an earlier design.
Today, I’m taking a quick look at Anker’s PowerCore+ 10050 ($33) and PowerPort 2 ($14), Just Mobile’s AluPlug ($30), and Mophie’s “new” Powerstation 2X ($60) and Powerstation 8X ($150). The names may sound familiar, but each of these power accessories is actually different from what came before, and better…
Anker’s PowerPort 2 Versus Just Mobile’s AluPlug
Even though wall chargers have nearly become commodities, trusting your iPad or iPhone to safely recharge using a no-name alternative or counterfeit Apple charger is a bad idea. Obviously, some companies make better chargers than others, and in rare cases, you’ll get even better results than using Apple’s own solutions. Anker’s PowerPort 2 ($14) and Just Mobile’s AluPlug ($30) are prime examples.
PowerPort 2 packs the power of two Apple iPad 12W USB Power Adapters into a single black or white power cube that’s only a little larger than one Apple charger: roughly 2.25″ by 2.1″ by 1.1″. It’s matte- finished plastic on the end with two USB ports, and glossy everywhere else, including the side with folding wall blades. When plugged in, a blue light glows to show it has adequate wall power, changing to green to indicate fast charging. During testing, I had no issue charging one or two Apple devices at full speeds, ranging from the iPad Air 1 and iPad Air 2 to the iPad Pro, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6s Plus. The performance was great, and for $5 less than an Apple single-port wall adapter, it’s certainly a great deal.
| Manufacturer: Anker |
Price: $14 |
Compatibility: All iPads, iPhones, USB iPods, Apple Watch |
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I’ve liked Just Mobile’s accessories for years, and was one of the earliest fans of the Highway series of car chargers when they debuted — the company took a commodity car charger and used aluminum to make it match the interiors of nicer cars. AluPlug is basically an upgraded Highway Max car charger in wall adapter form: twin 2.4-Amp USB ports sit underneath a small green power light, surrounded by a silver, diamond-cut aluminum barrel and a black plastic base. Even if the internals are basically the same as Anker’s PowerPort 2, AluPlug’s circular shape is very unique by wall charger standards. During my testing, it worked without problems to charge the same iPads and iPhones mentioned above, and looked nice doing so.
The question is really whether you care how your wall adapter looks enough to spend $30 on it. Just Mobile’s publicity shots show AluPlug on a wall next to an iMac — a cool visual — but most wall adapters will be closer to ankle level and out of sight. I really like AluPlug’s design, but I’m not sure that I’d pay a premium for cosmetics unless I had a very visible location where USB power was necessary, and the silver and black color combination looked right. If that describes a location in your home or office, don’t hesitate to consider it; otherwise, you’ll be fine with a less expensive option such as PowerPort 2.
| Manufacturer: Just Mobile |
Price: $30 |
Compatibility: All iPads, iPhones, USB iPods, Apple Watch |
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Anker’s PowerCore+ 10050 Versus Mophie’s New Powerstation 2X and Powerstation 8X
When it comes to batteries and other power accessories, Anker so dominates the “performance for the dollar” equation that no one — even a well-established rival such as Mophie — can touch Anker’s combination of power and pricing. Earlier this month, I reviewed Anker’s PowerCore+ 20100, which currently sells for only $60 and can fully recharge an iPad Pro or 12″ MacBook with energy to spare. It turns out that Anker also has a version called PowerCore+ 10050 ($33), which has a single USB port and half the capacity, but the same circular 10-light remaining power indicator and anodized aluminum body, bundled with a mesh carrying case and micro-USB charging cable. Only 3.8″ long by 2.4″ by 0.9″, it looks just like the larger version, only with roughly half the length. Anker claims that it’s the smallest 10,000mAh battery on the market, and that’s probably right.
The good news with PowerCore+ 10050 is that it has enough battery capacity to refuel any iPhone (including the iPhone 6/6s Plus) twice, and almost any iPad once. In my test with the huge, power-hungry iPad Pro, I was able to go from dead to 70% recharged before PowerCore 10050 expired. On the other hand, this PowerCore+ ran slower than expected, taking six hours for that 70% charge. Anker claims that it’s 2.4-Amp capable, and supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 for non-Apple device charging, but the speeds I saw with the iPad Pro suggest it’s best used with iPhones and smaller iPads that tap out at 1-Amp or 2.1-Amp speeds. For these models, the capacity and $33 asking price will be highly compelling.
| Manufacturer: Anker |
Price: $33 |
Compatibility: All iPads, iPhones, USB iPods, Apple Watch |
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Mophie’s “new” Powerstation 2X ($60) and Powerstation 8X ($150) are just two of the company’s lineup of five just-released sequels to earlier, same-named Powerstations — a point that will cause some confusion if you try to search for them. Completely redesigned to emphasize thinness, the all-aluminum Powerstation 2X has a footprint that’s closer to an iPhone or iPod touch than ever before, while the aluminum and plastic Powerstation 8X looks like a giant-sized version of the first-generation iPhone. Each has a 4-LED power indicator and button on a long edge, with a micro-USB recharging port and full-sized USB output port on a short edge; 8X also has a second full-sized USB port with green markings within its black plastic end cap, indicating support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 with non-Apple devices. Both Powerstations promise at least 2.4A output, while recharging at under 2A.
The new Powerstations’ names (1X, 2X, 3X, 5X, and 8X) are supposed to differentiate them from each other and roughly indicate how much “extra battery” they will give to connected devices, but since the sizes and power needs of devices vary so much these days, the “X” ratings aren’t really useful. The math is also a little fuzzy; each X is supposed to be 2,000mAh of battery capacity, such that Mophie’s 2X battery has 4,000mAh of power, but the 8X has a 15,000mAh battery, so it’s more like 7.5X.
Notably, the 8X version ships with Bluetooth, so if you download Mophie’s free Power app, you can get more detailed information on the battery’s current power level, and receive battery status notifications. There’s also a fringe benefit: if you have an Apple Watch, you can receive a “fully charged” notification on your wrist when your iPhone’s done recharging. These features strike me as nice, but non-essential, and not things I would use with frequency. Additionally, the Power app is only formatted for the iPhone, and I couldn’t it to install on the iPad Pro — something Mophie will certainly correct soon.
In my testing, Powerstation 2X was able to deliver a 111% recharge to the iPhone 6s Plus, taking it from dead to 100%, then an additional 11% after a partial discharge. That’s not quite “2x,” but on par with other 4,000mAh external batteries I’ve tested. By comparison, Powerstation 8X was able to deliver a 166% recharge to an iPad Air 2 using the same dead-to-full, then partial discharge test. That’s good, though not close to the performance of much less expensive Anker ultra-high-capacity batteries such as Astro E7. Apart from the value of Mophie’s brand name, the reason to prefer a Powerstation instead is thinness: unlike the Anker models, even the Powerstation 8X is only 0.48″ thick — about the thickness of an iPhone 6/6s Plus in a case — and 2X is closer to a bare iPhone 6/6s. As of press time, both of the new Powerstations are on a temporary sale through Mophie, making them more price competitive, so if you’re interested in grabbing either one of them, act quickly.
| Manufacturer: Mophie |
Price: $60, $150 |
Compatibility: All iPads, iPhones, USB iPods, Apple Watch |
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Cyber Monday: The best deals on Apple accessories, software, & more
While Black Friday often gets the most promotion, the deals aren’t over. Some of the best deals aren’t available until today, Cyber Monday, as many retailers offer the same or even deeper discounts in order to help move as much stock as possible ahead of the Christmas holidays.
Below we’ve done the dirty work for you, compiling the best of the best deals on accessories, software, and more for all of your iPhone, iPad, Macs, and other Apple products.
Accessories & Gear:
Pad & Quill EXCLUSIVE sitewide stacking discount of 20% (using code: Mac95 at checkout drops discount from 15% to 20%) Some Standouts:
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- Lots more
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The Logic Pros: Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals – MIDI keyboards, Lightning/USB mics, iOS synths, plug-ins, more
Casetify – 30% off sitewide + free shipping with code 9TO5MAC30
Zagg – Buy one get one free for Invisible Shield products for Black Friday, 50% off site-wide for Cyber Monday
Nomad Black Friday Sale: Apple Watch Stand $40 (Reg. $60), Lightning cable carabiner $15 (Reg. $30)
Griffin – Save 30% with code CYBERMONDAY
Anker iPad Accessories: Bluetooth Folio Keyboards for iPad Air 2, mini 4, more from $20 Prime shipped
Anker iPhone 6/s/Plus Accessories: Cases or Tempered Glass Screen Protectors from $2 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $18)
Nodus – 25% off Nodus Collection cases with promo codes Black25 and Cyber25 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Software:
Macphun offers Black Friday savings up to 85% off
Parallels Black Friday Bundle — Buy or upgrade to Parallels 11 for Mac this weekend and get premium Mac apps free including Evernote, 1Password, Camtasia, Pocket, PDFPen, SnagIt and more.
More Mac Bundles with 50 apps over 90% off

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Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac – $100, ($50 off), $10 off subscriptions (also at Amazon)

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