Apple’s first Singapore retail location officially set to open on May 27
Apple’s long-awaited Singapore retail location finally has an opening date. The store is Apple’s first in Singapore and is set to open May 27th, a week from this Saturday, at 10AM, according to a new report from The Straits Times.
Apple releases first watchOS 3.2.3 beta for Apple Watch
Apple has released the first watchOS 3.2.3 beta for Apple Watch. The update is currently only available to registered developers for testing.
Apple releases first iOS 10.3.3 beta for iPhone and iPad
Apple has released the first iOS 10.3.3 beta for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The update likely includes bug fixes and security improvements.
First macOS 10.12.6 beta rolling out on Mac App Store
Apple has released the first macOS 10.12.6 beta for developer testing. The new update likely focuses on bug fixes and security improvements.
First tvOS 10.2.2 beta for Apple TV rolling out
Apple has released the first tvOS 10.2.2 beta for Apple TV. The new tvOS beta allows developers who are registered with Apple’s developer program to test their apps on the upcoming software update for Apple TV.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: 13″ MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar $249 off, iPhone 6s Plus $550, Philips Hue Starter Kit $135, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Save $249 on Apple’s sleek 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar
Apple iPhone 6s Plus 64GB GSM Unlocked in multiple colors for $550
Philips Hue 3rd Gen. White & Color Ambiance Starter Kit (refurb) $135 (Orig. $200)
eBay takes 20% off tech over $25: iPad mini 2 32GB $184, more
Apple’s non-Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pro on sale from $1,280
iPhone 7 BOGO Free Sale at Sprint
Transistor action-RPG for iOS drops to $3 (Reg. $5)
- 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: LEGO UCS Snowspeeder lives up to the iconic Star Wars vehicle
Review: Blue Satellite Wireless Headphones are a win for sound, comfort, and build quality
9to5Rewards: Elago’s W3 and W4 Apple Watch Stands [Giveaway]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Daily Deals: SanDisk Ultra Fit 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $16, Legrand Quad USB In-Wall Charging Outlet $12, more
- Aukey SoundTank Bluetooth Speaker $33, more
- Lucky Brand Jeans and Cole Haan shoes up to 50% off in today’s Amazon Gold Box
- Arduino Roundup: Robot Car $78, Getting Started eBook $10 and more!
- Amazon offers a $10 credit for new Music Unlimited streaming customers
- Alexa-enabled 4K TVs from Westinghouse hit w/ Fire OS built-in
- Mophie’s new Galaxy S8/S8+ cases add up to 3,300mAh of extra power for $99, available now
- Home Depot offers up to 43% off Schlage Smart Locks: Connect Camelot $179, more
- Tumi Tahoe Collection Luggage, Messenger Bags and more up to 50% off
- Dewalt 20-Volt Max Lithium-Ion Cordless Combo Kit $299 shipped
- Frigidaire’s 5,000 BTU Air Conditioner is an Amazon best-seller: $155 (Reg. $190)
- Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals: Beat Sports, Magellan, more
- Today’s Best Game Deals: PS4/Xbox One controller chargers $15, freebies, more
- Magellan iOS synth drops to $3 (Reg. $15) + more music apps
- Donald Trump Chia Pottery Planter just dropped to under $15 on Amazon
- Apogee Control now comes free w/ Element 88 Thunderbolt interfaces
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
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
- Framed Tweets turns anyone’s Twitter speak into a work of art
- AOC’s newest 16-inch 1080P IPS USB-powered displays ultra-thin and portable
- Como Audio’s new speakers take on Sonos with multi-room audio playback
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Ecobee4 Smart Thermostat w/ Alexa + HomeKit gets first discount to $229
iOttie Easy One Touch 2 iPhone/Android Car Mount $13 (Reg. $20)
AmazonBasics Lightning Dock and Radio for $34 shipped (Reg. $60)
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Amazon lowers its minimum free shipping threshold!
Report: Apple plans to phase out the iPad mini, no more updates planned
There may be bad news for iPad mini fans. A new report claims Apple plans to discontinue the 7.9-inch iPad sometime in the future, which is a claim supported by the lack of updates to the smaller iPad in recent years.
Comment: Google Assistant’s arrival on the iPhone will put pressure on Apple to up Siri’s game
Siri may have been a pioneer in the field of voice-based intelligent assistants, but competition in the field is now fierce. Google Assistant, Microsoft’s Cortana and Amazon’s Alexa are all aiming to take Siri’s crown.
The problem, however, is that many Apple owners are so deeply embedded in the ecosystem that there’s little risk of them switching platforms – especially not from an iPhone to an Android phone. So while Google Assistant in theory put Apple under pressure to improve Siri, in practice, not so much.
But if Google Assistant does indeed make it onto the iPhone this week as reported, that’s a new ballgame …
Pokémon Go kicking off Adventure Week on Thursday with in-game bonuses and more
Pokémon Go is approaching its first anniversary later this summer and Niantic is kicking off a new in-game event to keep the momentum going. Pokémon Go will soon launch Adventure Week which includes perks at PokéStops, discounts in the shop, and bonus candy when walking buddy Pokémon. Adventure Week will also include more rock-type Pokémon and other bonuses…
Instagram update adds Snapchat-style AR face filters
Instagram is rolling out a new Snapchat-like AR feature today called face filters. These work with both the photo and video camera to apply real-time face-tracking filters over subjects.