19% of Apple owners ‘very interested’ in buying HomePod, says large-scale survey
Apple Music for Android updated w/ bug fixes and performance improvements
Apple today is rolling out a minor update to its Apple Music app on Android. The update brings the app to version 2.1 and brings under-the-hood improvements. The update is available now on the Play Store.
With power & software improvements, how close is the iPad to replacing your computer? [Poll]
Last night, a set of benchmarks emerged showing just how powerful Apple’s iPad Pro lineup has become, even beating the top-tier MacBook Pro in some instances. Apple continues to market the iPad Pro as a PC replacement, and with the improvements in iOS 11, it seems the device is as close to that as ever before.
Could/has the iPad Pro replace your laptop or desktop?
Nest is considering Apple HomeKit support as iOS 11 makes supporting existing products easier
Nest has long been a holdout on Apple’s Siri-controlled HomeKit platform, and many have speculated it will never add support due to its ties with Google and its competing offerings. But this week the company told us it’s at least considering adopting HomeKit following some big changes for hardware authentication requirements announced this month.
IBM opening ‘Garages’ dedicated to Apple partnership for developing iOS enterprise apps
After announcing a partnership with Apple back in 2014 to help bring enterprise apps and more to iOS, IBM today announced plans to accelerate the initiative with new ‘Garages’ that will serve as dedicated physical spaces to aid its corporate customers with the development of the MobileFirst iPhone and iPad apps: more…
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Anker Accessory Sale, August HomeKit Smart Lock $180, Ecobee3 Bundle $159, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Anker USB charging accessories are up to 30% off in today’s Gold Box at Amazon
August 2nd Gen. HomeKit-enabled Smart Lock: $180 shipped (Reg. $220)
HomeKit-enabled Ecobee3 Lite w/ 2 free room sensors for $159 ($230 value)
Milanese Loop Apple Watch bands from $6.50 Prime shipped, both sizes available
Apple Watch Series 1/2 now $70 off – priced from $200 shipped
iPad mini 4 gets a $100 discount at Best Buy
Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro 512GB w/ Touch Bar (prev. gen.) $1,690 shipped
iTunes and Amazon launch Disney/Pixar Movie sale: discounts on Cars, Toy Story, and more!
PDF Expert 2.2 for Mac Lets You Edit, Annotate and Sign Documents with Ease: $25 (Orig. $60)
- AURA Camera Photo Editor for iOS now available for free (Reg. $4)
- Beat Stomper’s iOS music-driven platforming free for first time ever (Reg. $2)
- Submerged Miku and the Sunken City gets first drop on iOS: $2 (Reg. $5)
- CityMaps2Go Pro is now free on iOS for the first time this year (Reg. $10)
- Toca Lab Elements free on iOS very first time (Reg. $3)
- Puzzlejuice punches “your brain in the face” for just $1 right now (50% off)
- App Store Free App of the Week: FRAMED for iOS and Apple TV free for first time
E3 2017:
Nintendo E3 2017: Metroid Prime 4, Pokemon, Zelda DLC, Super Mario Odyssey, more [Video]
- Sony E3 2017: God of War, Shadow of the Colossus, Days Gone, Spider-Man, more [Video]
- Microsoft E3 2017: Xbox One X details, Forza 7 in full 4K, Assassin’s Creed Origins, more [Video]
- Ubisoft E3 2017: Beyond Good and Evil 2, Mario + Rabbids, Skull & Bones, more [Video]
- EA E3 2017: Star Wars Battlefront II, Madden 18 story mode, Battlefield I DLC, more [Video]
- Bethesda E3 2017: Wolfenstein 2, Dishonored, Evil Within 2, Skyrim Switch, more [Video]
Review: V-Moda Remix Bluetooth Speaker shines thanks to its built-in headphone amp
9to5Rewards: Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case [Giveaway]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Logitech K400 Plus Media Keyboard hits $18 shipped (Cert. Refurb, Orig. $40)
TiVo Roamio OTA 1TB DVR w/o Monthly Services Fees nearly $100 off
- Panasonic Home Monitoring 1080p Camera System $130 (Reg. $160+)
- 8Bitdo details two new Switch Controllers with retro designs + a Bluetooth speaker
- Daily Deals: SanDisk Ultra 64GB USB-C Flash Drive $22, more
- Amazon unveils new Dash Wand w/ built-in Alexa + free $20 credit
- Pioneer 7.2-Ch. 4K A/V Home Theater Receiver w/ AirPlay $300 (Reg. $430)
- Honeywell’s 11-inch TurboForce Air Circulator Fan is now $8 (Reg. $15)
- Samsung’s 12-inch 4GB Chromebook Plus as low as $341 shipped (Reg. $449)
- iPhone Accessories: Smartphone Stand 3-Pack $20, more
- Garmin’s Vívomove Classic Activity Fitness Tracker down to $58 shipped
- Black + Decker 20V Max Lithium Drill/Driver only $34 in today’s Gold Box at Amazon
- Where’s Waldo-like Hidden Folks for iOS gets first price drop: $3
- Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Total War SHOGUN 2, AirDisk Pro, more
- Today’s Best Game Deals: Battlefield 1 $30, Refurb New Nintendo 3DS XL $160, more
- Xbox LIVE Gold 12-Month Memberships for $44 shipped
- Dremel 3000 Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit $45 (Reg. $67), more
- Status Audio Open Back Studio Headphones nearly 50% off: $44 shipped
- LG V20 64GB GSM 4G Android Smartphone Unlocked: $400 (Reg. $800)
- Vantrue M2 iPhone/Android Car Mount $8, more
- Old Navy 50% off clothes, shoes and accessories for the whole family
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
Grovemade’s new leather Apple Watch bands now available from $79
Qolsys’s IQ Panel 2 could be the only smart home system you’ll need
Kible introduces LEGO-like on-demand block kits designed on your iPhone
- RadioShack’s liquidation sale is filled with merchandise to help you relive the 1980’s
- Razer unveils new Thresher Ultimate Headset for Xbox One, PS4 and PC
- Amazon’s new Prime Reload service helps you say goodbye to credit cards
- Eero’s new 2nd Gen. Home Wi-Fi System should be better, faster, and stronger
- Nyko announces the first portable HDMI dock for Nintendo Switch w/ new chargers and cases
- Tertill autonomously tames those pesky weeds to keep your garden looking its best
- Best Buy will soon let you try-before-you-buy some of its most popular tech
- Metroid Samus Returns is a brand new game in the series dropping on 3DS this year
- Seagate’s new Game Drive Hub for Xbox One has 8TB of storage, USB ports
- Herman Miller looks to bring workspaces to life with iPhone-controlled smart furniture
- Honda EV-Cub scooter sports eco-friendly functionality in a vintage design
- Pavlok Rise shocks you out of bed so you can build better sleep habits
- Logitech unveils Powerplay wireless charging mousepad for gamers
- Strøm’s 50-mile range makes it the perfect eBike for any ride
- Logitech’s new Doodle Mice sport fun and creative designs sure to standout
- Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 coming to PS4/Xbox One this summer
- Nintendo Switch gets new Power Plate charging system, other accessories from Bionik
- easyPlay keeps your pet active and happy even when you’re away from home
- Splatoon 2 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller hits next month, pre-order now
- ROLI intros new 5D multi-touch Seaboard Block music controller
- Turtle Beach’s latest Xbox One and PS4 headsets hit ahead of E3
- SONICAM is the first professional VR camera that has true 3D sound
- Wacom introduces a smart Clipboard that enables easy digital archiving on iOS/Android
- Ahead turns any helmet into an iPhone-enabled cycling companion
- Anova’s new Nano Precision Cooker packs delicious features, pre-order now
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:]
Anker has iPad Pro/Air and Nintendo Switch Screen Protectors from $4
Samsung 75-inch 4K HDR Smart UHDTV $2,999 shipped (Reg. $3,800+)
Amazon Father’s Day Sale has Kindle E-readers up to 25% off, Echo discounts too!
Sony DualShock PS4 controllers $40: gold, silver, camo, red, white, more
iPad Pro Diary: I thought I could resist the 10.5-inch model; I was wrong …
Upgrading more often than the average person is an occupational hazard of gadget addicts – and even more so of tech writers. But I do at least try to resist when an update is a relatively minor one.
I’d hoped that would be the case with the 10.5-inch iPad Pro. After all, I already owned the 9.7-inch Pro, so already had some of the more advanced features like True Tone. And 10.5 inches isn’t that much bigger than 9.7 inches, right?
Still, I had to be sure, so I wandered into the Regent Street Apple Store to try one out …
Scott Forstall set to talk publicly about the iPhone’s creation next week
Former iPhone software lead Scott Forstall is set to publicly discuss the origin of the iPhone next week (via MacRumors) at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Forstall has generally traveled under the radar since Apple CEO Tim Cook fired him in late 2012 following the rocky Apple Maps rollout.
Major update to iOS Twitter app includes real-time count updates & links opening in Safari
Feral Interactive’s stealth HITMAN game coming to macOS for the first time [Video]
Feral Interactive has announced that it is bringing its stealth video game HITMAN to macOS for the first time since its launch 17 years ago, going on sale on June 20. The popular game, which inspired two movies, was previously available on Windows and a wide range of consoles.
This follows Total War: Warhammer which was brought over to the Mac back in April …