Apple will live stream WWDC 2017 keynote on June 5 at 10AM PT
Apple is now promoting its upcoming special event on June 5 at 10 am PT with a landing page and a calendar entry on apple.com. Apple’s WWDC 2017 opening keynote, which Apple will live stream, will be the first major event the company has held since last fall after foregoing a spring event this year.
Apple releases a new video showing off iPhone reincarnation with LIAM
Apple has released a new environment focused video today in the same style as those shown off last month celebrating Earth Day. The previously shared videos discussed the company’s environmental efforts and the science behind it all. The comical illustrations featured Apple Execs like Vice President Lisa Jackson.
Readdle brings file drag-and-drop in Split View to its iPad productivity apps
Readdle has updated its suite of productivity software to support file drag-and-drop between its own apps when multitasking with Split Screen on supported iPads. Drag-and-drop is a desktop computer feature that iPad users have been requesting on iOS since multitasking was introduced two years ago.
Facebook adding Apple News support to Instant Article tools to increase adoption
Facebook introduced its Instant Article format for publishers two years ago as a way to make loading content in the News Feed much faster, but the format hasn’t been adopted as widely as the social network had hoped. Now Facebook is rolling out new tools for publishers to make Instant Articles compatible with Apple News and Google AMP formats.
Apple Music announces Sigrid as this month’s Up Next artist
9to5Toys Lunch Break: 12-inch MacBook up to $500 off, iHome HomeKit Smart Plug $42, Apple iPhone 7 Silicone Cases $24, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Best Buy takes $350 off 12-inch MacBook + open-box deals up to $500 off
iHome SmartPlug with HomeKit/Alexa hits Amazon all-time low: $42 shipped
Apple’s official Silicone iPhone 7 cases are on sale at Amazon from $24
Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro gets $124 discount, priced from $475
Best Buy is clearing out official Apple Watch Sport Bands, starting at $34 (or less)
Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 256GB gets a $279 discount to $920 shipped
Assassin’s Creed Identity for iOS drops to just $1 (Reg. $5)
- Minimalist iOS puzzler Klocki goes free for first time in nearly a year
- Lumino City’s handcrafted worlds drop to lowest price ever at $1 (Reg. $5)
- Mini Metro’s fantastic puzzle action hits lowest price this year at $1 (Reg. $5)
- Infinity Blade trilogy now down to just $1 each on iOS (Reg. up to $7)
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is now just $1 on the App Store (Reg. $7)
- Crazy Taxi’s wild iOS arcade racing now free for first time in years (Reg. $5)
- Cartoon Network’s iOS RPG Attack the Light hits lowest price in years: $1 (Reg. $3)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Eggggg platformer free for very first time (Reg. $3)
Review: iClever’s Surge Protector packs 12 ports to charge your gear [Deal]
Review: This is Ground takes on Apple Watch in style w/ new Connoisseur bands
9to5Rewards: Twelve South Action Sleeve for Apple Watch [Giveaway]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Brother Wireless Color Inkjet All-In-One Printer w/ AirPrint for $60 (Reg. $80)
- Philips Hue HomeKit-enabled 2nd Gen. Starter Kit $122 (Orig. $180)
- Daily Deals: bObsweep Pet Robot Vacuum $270, Waterpik Plus Water Flosser $40, more
- Dell 27-inch 1080p Monitor w/ HDMI + USB $170 (Reg. $240)
- Pokemon’s Magikarp Jump splashes onto iOS and Android for worldwide release
- Smartphone Accessories: 2-Pack Mpow MFi Lightning Cables $10, more
- IK Multimedia debuts new beast Mac synth w/ Moog, Prophet, Oberheim sampler-instruments
- Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals: Infinity Blade series, Mini Metro, more
- Today’s Best Game Deals: Mass Effect Andromeda $32, Switch Pro Controller $64, more
- PuraSleep Memory Foam Mattresses in all bed sizes from $275 shipped at Amazon
- Today’s Gold Box at Amazon has 40% off New Balance training gear
- CyberPower 1325 VA UPS w/ 10 AC outlets & 2 USB ports for $125 (Reg. $180)
- Crest 3D White Luxe Whitestrips for under $17 at Amazon (all-time low)
- Amazon will send you 50 4×6 prints for FREE w/ this code
- Rosetta Stone: Levels 1-2 Box Sets now $120 (Orig. $200)
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
8Bitdo rolls out free Nintendo Switch support for all its retro-style controllers
Two:35 is a computer building kit for kids that can actually get them certification
DJI’s new $499 Spark drone offers gesture controls, compact design [Gallery]
- Sphero unveils iOS-controlled Lightning McQueen racer for $300
- BIKI is an underwater 4K camera drone that can go wherever you swim
- Belkin intros new line of compact Pocket Power banks starting at $20
- Ambi Climate returns with its second generation Alexa-enabled air conditioner controller
- Haikara smartwatch focuses on fashion with customizable watch faces and bands
- This Vintage Vinyl Bluetooth Speaker is actually made out of reclaimed records
- Beyond Zero’s liquor freezer puts your cocktail “in the rocks”
- NikeLab releases urban commuter, all-condition ACG.07.KMTR
- Monoprice is now making a professional quality 3D Printer at just $159
- Love Hultén’s new vintage-inspired mahogany Astovox Hi-Fi System
- Atomos Ninja Inferno: A great way to speed up your Panasonic GH5 workflow [Video]
- LEGO’s latest is a massive 2,800-piece Minecraft Mountain Cave set
- WATTS is the customizable battery backup system meant to fit any home
- Kanex debuts new GoPower Magnetic Charging Apple Watch Stand, more
- BOSON Building Blocks bring LEGOs and other projects to Life!
- Amazon upgrades Fire tablet lineup w/ thinner design and new features [Deal]
- Nanoleaf ditches the smartphone with its 12-sided Aurora Remote
- Moog unveils the new limited edition Subsequent 37 CV synth
- The Witcher takes on Game of Thrones with new Netflix series
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Pad & Quill offering 20% off leather/linen iPad & Apple Watch accessories
Hands-on: Clockwork Synergy’s stylish Apple Watch bands, save 30% [Exclusive]
iOttie’s premium iTap Smartphone Car Mounts drop to $19 (over 20% off)
Anker iPhone/Android Dashboard Mount drops to $14 (Reg. $24)
Pokémon’s Magikarp Jump splashes onto iOS for worldwide release
Pokémon fans have long been waiting for an official game to make its way to the App Store. Last week seemingly out of nowhere, the company announced it would be releasing a new game, titled Magikarp Jump. Having been released in select countries earlier this week, it is available now in the US and rest of the world.
T-Mobile’s DIGITS program with phone number flexibility leaving beta, coming to all customers
T-Mobile announced today that its DIGITS program will be leaving beta and launching soon. DIGITS offers phone number flexibility across multiple devices as well as the option to use multiple numbers with one device. The new program will be available for all T-Mobile customers starting next Wednesday, May 31.
Happy Hour Podcast 121 | 10.5-inch iPad Pro expectations and macOS 10.13 wishlist ahead of WWDC
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss more 10.5-inch iPad Pro expectations, Apple’s settled patent dispute with Nokia and why it matters, a wild iPhone 9 rumor, and our macOS 10.13 wishlist ahead of WWDC 2017. 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.