What are you most excited to see at WWDC 2017? [Poll]
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference is quickly approaching and for many Apple fans it marks one of the best weeks of the year. This year, if rumors are to be believed, Apple has an incredible amount of announcements planned for the event, including some hardware news.
So, we’re curious: What are you most excited to see at WWDC 2017 next month?
Here’s what watchOS 4 could learn from the original Apple Watch OS
Apple will likely unveil watchOS 4 at WWDC next month which should bring new features and improvements to the Apple Watch. I recently got my hands on an Apple Watch with the original Watch OS software which includes a few things I hope return with watchOS 4…
Google I/O ’17 roundup: Assistant for iPhone, Google Home expansion, new Gmail for iOS features & more
Google is kicking off its annual Google I/O developer conference today with the event’s opening keynote presentation and during had several announcements for not just Android but also iOS and Mac users.
Google announces Assistant for iOS at Google I/O
As previously rumored, Google today announced during its I/O developer conference that its Assistant platform is coming to iOS for the first time. Previously the Siri competitor was only available for Android and Google Home devices.
Gmail for iOS adds Inbox-style ‘Smart Reply’ feature with quick reply suggestions
Google is today releasing an update for its Gmail mobile apps, iOS included, that introduces a new Smart Reply feature that offers suggested quick reply buttons within emails.
The feature is something Google is bringing over from its Inbox by Gmail and Allo apps where similar functionality was already available. Google says that the feature accounts for around 12% of replies sent in Inbox, for instance.
First macOS 10.12.6 public beta rolling out on Mac App Store
Apple has released the first public beta version of macOS 10.12.6 for users to test without a paid developer account. The update likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements ahead of macOS 10.13 later this year.
Apple releases first iOS 10.3.3 public beta for iPhone and iPad
Apple has released the first iOS 10.3.3 public beta for users to test without paid developer accounts. The update likely includes bug fixes and performance improvements as well as new wallpapers discovered only on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro…
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones $120, WD 2TB Portable HDD $65, Logitech MX Master $60, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones hit $120 in multiple colors (Reg. $150)
Daily Deals: WD easystore 2TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive $65, Huawei Fit Fitness Tracker $85, more
Amazon’s #1 best-selling Mac mouse, the Logitech MX Master, is now $60
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
eBay takes 20% off tech over $25: iPad mini 2 32GB $184, more
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:
Learn to Code 2017 Bundle: Pay What You Want for iOS and Mac Lessons
- BenQ MH530 1080p Home Theater Projector: $380 shipped
- Polk Audio MagniFi One Sound Bar with Subwoofer for $150 (Reg. $300)
- Add Bluetooth to any speakers with this handy $11 NFC-enabled receiver
- Belkin Carrying Case for Apple Pencil hits lowest Amazon price for $15
- Amazon upgrades Fire tablet lineup w/ thinner design and new features [Deal]
- Smartphone Accessories: iClever Bluetooth Earphones w/ Mic $10, more
- Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals: Royal Defense, TopScanner, more
- Today’s Best Game Deals: For Honor $40, GTA V $35, more
- Philips Wake-Up Lights make mornings better w/ Sunrise Simulation: $40
- APC Back-UPS has eight protected outlets to keep your gear safe: $35
- Moog unveils the new limited edition Subsequent 37 CV synth
- Moto G Plus 4G 64GB Android Smartphone + Accessory Bundle $220 ($335 value)
- FurHaven Velvet Pet Bed Bundles from $22.50 Prime shipped
- Military-style boots from $42 at Amazon: Reebok Tactical $60, more
- Hoover Deluxe Hard Floor Cleaner $84 shipped for today only
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
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
- Hyperkin’s new HD NES Classic console plays original cartridges
- Pharrell x adidas bring the heat with new Tennis HU colorway
- PES 2017 Soccer comes to iOS/Android this month + in-game freebies
- Otterbox unveils new rugged Venture coolers and Elevation tumblers
- Parrot intros new prosumer drones focused on commercial features
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Philips Hue 3rd Gen. White & Color Ambiance Starter Kit (refurb) $135 (Orig. $200)
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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Amazon lowers its minimum free shipping threshold!
Retail chief Angela Ahrendts talks ‘Today at Apple’ and more in video interview
Apple Retail chief Angela Ahrendts has appeared in a video interview promoting the new Today at Apple initiative launching at Apple Stores this week. In the discussion with LinkedIn’s Daniel Roth, Ahrendts talks about her approach to leading Apple Retail to success when some retailers are struggling. Included in the video are some interesting numbers like Apple’s employee retention rate and even how many beacons were just installed overnight as part of the Today at Apple effort.
Trailer shows upcoming Futurama mobile game ‘containing new episodes’ [Video]
When Futurama creator Matt Groening talked about the upcoming iOS and Android game back in February, he teased that it will effectively contain some entirely new episodes.
We’re gonna sneak some more Futurama episodes in there on whatever device people are gonna be using.
The company has now released a trailer showing that the game will indeed live up to this promise …