Supply chain sources are backing up KGI’s report about the imminent unveiling of a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, according to Digitimes. Digitimes claims that shipments of the new form factor iPad are currently at approximately 500,000 units this month with that number rising to 600,000 in July.

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The iPhone 8 is expected to debut later this year touting a 5.8-inch OLED ‘bezel-less’ display incorporated into a new-design glass and stainless chassis. There have been many rumors about Apple increasing the price of the model above the current iPhone range (128 GB iPhone 7 Plus tops out at $969), with some people referring to the device as an ‘iPhone Pro’.

Higher component costs support the idea of a premium price tag, and this is exactly what Economic Daily News is reporting today. It claims that the 3D Touch module in the OLED iPhone will cost Apple 150% more than the equivalent parts in the LCD iPhone 7 …

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Telegram Messenger is one of the most popular messaging apps on iOS and today it received a major update, bringing it to version  4.0. The update includes three major features: video messaging, bot payments, and Instant View…

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Spotify this week has acquired a music artificial intelligence startup called Niland as it looks to improve its music recommendation backend. Spotify announced the acquisition on its website, saying that AI can be instrumental in improving music search and recommendations.

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Earlier in April, news broke that Apple was developing an Apple Watch oriented solution to diagnose and manage diabetes, with a non-invasive sensor that continuously measures blood sugar levels. Today, CNBC is reporting that Tim Cook is actively wearing a glucose tracker prototype on his body around Apple’s campus.

The report says that the wearable tracker is connected to the Apple Watch but the details are murky …

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Following up on the experience it brought to iOS, Vevo is bringing its reimagined 10-foot interface to tvOS. Available soon on the fourth generation Apple TV, Vevo’s new app looks to make finding and enjoying music videos as easy as possible.

The app introduces curated playlists and artist stations to the music video experience. Seeing an average global viewership of 23 billion views a month, Vevo sees the living room as an obvious next step for its entertainment app.

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Best Buy discounts newest iPad to $300, 128GB marked down to $400

eBay takes 20% off tech over $25: iPad mini 2 32GB $184, more

Add a HomeKit-enabled Koogeek Smart Plug to your setup for $24 (Reg. $30)

Blue Yeti Blackout Microphone + Watch Dogs 2 for PC: $90 (Reg. $140)

Save $249 on Apple’s sleek 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar

Apple’s non-Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pro on sale from $1,280

Apple iPhone 6s Plus 64GB GSM Unlocked in multiple colors for $550

iPhone 7 BOGO Free Sale at Sprint

Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones hit $120 in multiple colors (Reg. $150)

Transistor action-RPG for iOS drops to $3 (Reg. $5)

• TopScanner PDF app for iPhone and iPad now available for free (Reg. $2)
• Cut the Buttons HD for iPad now just $1 on the App Store
• Wrestle Jump’s hilarious iOS local 2-player action free for first time in years
• App Store Free App of the Week: Little Kitten virtual pet app free (Reg. $2)

Review: Colorware’s painted JoyCons add a unique and personal touch to Nintendo Switch [Video]

Review: Drone Nerds fixed my broken DJI Phantom in just 24 hours

Review: LEGO UCS Snowspeeder lives up to the iconic Star Wars vehicle

9to5Rewards: Elago’s W3 and W4 Apple Watch Stands [Giveaway]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Anker iPhone 7 and Galaxy S8 Minimal Cases in multiple colors $3 (Reg. $10+)

Samsung Gear IconX Cord-free Earbuds w/ 4GB storage $75 shipped

• Aukey Mini Drone lets you to take the skies for only $20 (Reg. $30)
• Smartphone Accessories: OontZ Angle 3 PLUS Bluetooth Speaker $24, more
• Tomoko 87-Key USB Mechanical Keyboard w/ Blue Switches for $27 shipped
• Daily Deals: Eton All Purpose Weather Alert Radio $80,
• Samsung 43-inch Curved Smart 4K Ultra HDTV $430, more
• Kanex debuts new GoPower Magnetic Charging Apple Watch Stand, more
• Scribd Three-Month Audiobook and Magazine Subscription: FREE (Reg. $27)
• Logitech G633 Artemis Spectrum Gaming Headset for $70 shipped (Reg. $100)
• Knots 3D for iOS free for first time in nearly a year (Reg. $2)
• Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals: Brave Guardians, Knots 3D, more
• Today’s Best Game Deals: Titanfall 2 $20, Star Wars Battlefront from $6, more
• Dyson Ball Allergy Upright (refurb) $233 (Orig. $350) today only
• Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 for PC/Mac w/ How-To Guide: $90
• Ultimate Fidgeters Bundle Helps Relieve Work Stress for $20

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

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
• Alexa-enabled 4K TVs from Westinghouse hit w/ Fire OS built-in
• Apogee Control now comes free w/ Element 88 Thunderbolt interfaces
• Jammy: the new portable iOS-connected smart guitar with telescopic neck
• Mophie’s new Galaxy S8/S8+ cases add up to 3,300mAh of extra power for $99, available now
• Arckit lets you build custom model cityscapes easier than LEGO
• Polk’s new Chromecast-powered MagniFi soundbar offers 5.1-Ch. surround sound
• Gather tames your desk’s clutter with a stylish and modular organizer
• The Daymak C5 Blast is the “fastest Go-Kart the world has ever seen”
• SolarGaps window blinds hide built-in solar panels, helps renters save on utilities
• Elgato’s Stream Deck brings broadcast-level control to your Twitch stream
• Nike’s new Air Jordan 13 Golf brings iconic retro style to the course
• LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 release date and more [Video]
• VRgluv will change the future of VR for the better
• The ClayXYZ 3D Printer lets anyone create ceramic artwork easily and affordably
• Samson Q2U Podcasting Mic Bundle hits today for under $60
• Nike’s new iPhone 7 cases have Air Force 1 and Roshe designs
• TCL just introduced a line of affordable 4K Roku TVs with Dolby Vision HDR
• Nintendo Switch gets a complete Super Famicom makeover
• Mafia 3’s open-world organized crime comes to Mac today
• Städler Made’s $300 Pizza Oven brings the restaurant experience home
• Lighthouse uses deep learning to do more than a typical security camera
• AstroPrint + AstroBox Touch will make 3D printing as easy as Pi
• Logitech unveils K840 Mechanical Keyboard with custom in-house switches
• PBS now has an HDMI Streaming Stick w/ Remote just for Kids

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

Learn to Code 2017 Bundle: Pay What You Want for iOS and Mac Lessons

Sphero’s adorable BB-8 App-enabled Droid is $70 w/ this exclusive code

iOttie Easy One Touch 2 iPhone/Android Car Mount $13 (Reg. $20)

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Livestreaming on the YouTube mobile app can certainly come in handy, as 9to5Google used it at I/O, but Google has held it back just a bit so only certain users can access it. Now, all requirements for mobile livestreaming are being dropped.

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the iPad updates and MacBook models rumored for WWDC, iOS 10.3.3 beta and what the new wallpapers may suggest, what the original Watch OS got right and how watchOS 4 could improve Apple Watch, and much more. 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.

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Cultured Code is launching all new versions of its Things task management software for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. Things 3 includes a beautiful new design with charming interactions across each version and powerful new features for organizing tasks and scheduling assignments.

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