Second macOS 10.12.6 beta rolling out on Mac App Store
Apple has released the third developer beta version of the upcoming macOS 10.12.6 software update. Developers testing the pre-release software can find the update through the Mac App Store.
Third tvOS 10.2.2 beta for Apple TV rolling out now
Apple today released the third beta of tvOS 10.2.2 following the second beta released late last month to developers. Like the previous release, the third beta focuses on bug fixes and security improvements.
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Apple releases third watchOS 3.2.3 beta for Apple Watch
Apple has begun seeding the third watchOS 3.2.3 beta for Apple Watch. The update is only available to registered developers for testing.
Apple releases third iOS 10.3.3 beta for iPhone and iPad
Apple has released the third iOS 10.3.3 beta for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The first beta version only included new wallpapers for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and no other visible changes. We’ll update with any changes discovered below.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: 9.7-inch iPad Pro $150 off, iTunes Disney/Pixar Movie Sale, PDF Expert 2 for Mac $25, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Best Buy has Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi 32GB for $150 off, today only
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)
Apple Watch Series 1/2 now $70 off – priced from $200 shipped
iPad mini 4 gets a $100 discount at Best Buy
AURA Camera Photo Editor for iOS now available for free (Reg. $4)
- Submerged Miku and the Sunken City gets first drop on iOS: $2 (Reg. $5)
- Affinity Photo and Designer apps drop to $40 ea. on the Mac App Store (20% off)
- Toca Lab Elements free on iOS fori bet 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
- RGB Express Mini Truck puzzler drops to just $1 on the App Store (Reg. $2+)
E3 2017:
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]
9to5Rewards: Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case [Giveaway]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro 512GB w/ Touch Bar (prev. gen.) $1,690 shipped
- Koogeek’s HomeKit Single Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch $33: Dual for $36
- Home Depot Smart Lock Sale: Hawthorne Single Cylinder Handleset $69, more
- iClever 24W Dual USB Car Charger $7 Prime shipped, more
- Philips Hue White A19 3-pack Light Bulbs $36 shipped ($45 value)
- TP-LINK HS100 Wi-Fi-enabled Smart Plugs 2-pack: $40 (Reg. $55)
- Today’s Best iOS & Mac App Deals: Knights of Pen & Paper 2, File Manager Pro, more
- Today’s Best Game Deals: Mass Effect Andromeda $30, Uncharted 4 $20, more
- Daily Deals: Insignia 39W Bluetooth Soundbar $50, more
- Swimsuits up to 60% off at Amazon, today only: Nautica, Calvin Klein, adidas, more
- Amazon Gold Box takes up to 40% off best-selling knives and DEWALT accessories
- Free 8×10-inch Photo Print at CVS Photo for Father’s Day
- Nike 48-hour Flash Sale: save on Dri-FIT, Roshe running shoes, Polos and more!
- Free $10 Amazon credit for loading $20 to your Amazon Cash balance
- Steam Gift Card Sale: extra 10% off with purchases of $100 or more
- LEGO Technic Telehandler Building Kit $27 shipped + more
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
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
- Pad & Quill’s all-American leather Oxford case for Apple’s new 10.5″ iPad Pro
- Under Armour launches Icon Studio that turns your iPhone photos into shoes
- Scorkl is your super light and ultra portable scuba diving solution
- Teach your kid about circuits safely with conductive play dough
- Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon coming to Nintendo 3DS this fall, more
- Mophie intros new iPhone 7/Plus and Galaxy S8/Plus Wireless Charge Force cases
- Super Nintendo World getting Mario Kart rides, massive PR event, more
- Wink Bright is a quick-and-easy first step to smart home security
- Xchime is your video doorbell that actively deters would-be thieves
- Monument Valley 2 is available for download right now on iOS
- ASUS Blue Cave 802.11ac Router sports a unique see-through design
- Magpie is the smartest GPS tracker yet to give you peace of mind with your valuables
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
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
Sony’s new ‘PlayLink’ multiplayer games will use iPhones as second-screen controllers for PS4
As part of E3, Sony today announced it will launch a new collection of games branded “PlayLink” that will support cross-platform gameplay experiences between PS4 and mobile devices including iOS devices. The games will be built with a second screen experience and group play in mind, meaning they’ll take full advantage of opportunities for touchscreen controls, cameras on mobile devices, multiple devices and more.
The games will work together with iPhones (and possibly iPads) via a companion app that Sony confirmed will be available for both iOS and Android. For the most part, the games appear to use mobile devices as controllers, offering a second screen experience while playing games with others on a PS4 in the living room:
Apple moves closer to 100% renewable energy as it issues $1 billion green bond
Two months ago Apple announced 96% of its worldwide energy now comes from renewable sources and also pledged to reach 100% by getting its supply chain to invest in renewable energy. Today Apple has announced it is issuing a $1 billion green bond to further its renewable initiatives…
‘One Device’ book excerpt teases details of iPhone origin story
As we approach the 10 year anniversary of Apple’s mobile phone, The Verge takes readers on an early look of the iPhone’s origin story. Pulling excerpts from Brian Merchant’s upcoming book, The One Device: The Secret History of the iPhone, The Verge shares some of the stakes it took into putting together the devices we see today.
PSA: The new 10.5-inch & updated 12.9-inch iPad Pro models now available in-store
If you’ve been tempted by the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro but wanted to check it out in person first, the new model is now available in Apple’s retail stores, alongside the updated 12.9-inch version.
Comment: The growing trend of retrospective HomeKit support shows the platform is gaining traction
Regular readers will know that my enthusiasm for smart home technology dates back to the days of clunky X10 devices. Though there were standalone systems available, it was obvious even then that it made sense to adopt a common standard, and in the 1980s, X10 was that standard.
Fast-forward to a few years ago and what we gained in app support, we lost in standardization. Most manufacturers did their own thing, using their own protocols. There were one or two exceptions, like the Philips Hue system that was really just a rebadged form of Zigbee, but most devices didn’t talk to each other. You ended up with a whole slew of separate apps on your iPhone to control everything.
Apple’s HomeKit platform was designed to unify everything, but that came with its own dilemma for early adopters …