At Facebook’s developer conference F8 today, the company announced its new software platforms that mix augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality.

The company is taking a leap into a new realm of interactions, and they’ve started by sharing a lot of them today. Some of the new software can already be seen inside of Facebook’s camera app starting today.

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Facebook’s annual F8 developer conference is happening this week and the social network just announced new integration with Apple Music coming soon. Facebook is introducing new music sharing features through its Messenger platform, and Apple Music is officially confirmed a partner.

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Apple made its iWork and iLife app suites free for new hardware customers back in 2013, but both Mac and iOS versions have still been sold as paid apps for customers who haven’t updated hardware. Now Apple is totally removing the price from its iWork and iLife apps and making both suites free for all Mac and iOS users.

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Apple will reportedly continue to bundle a Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter with its new lineup of iPhones this fall, the same as it did with iPhone 7 last year to help ease the transition for customers to a device without a traditional headphone jack.

The news is according to a research note out today from Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis who speculates that Apple will likely drop the complimentary adapter sometime in the future, possibly with the 2018 lineup:

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Apple’s stock is currently trading for around $141 with Credit Suisse previously projecting a target price of $160. Now the firm is increasing its target price for AAPL up to $170 according to MarketWatch.

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro w/o Touch Bar $1,280 ($219 off, Tax NJ only)

Apple’s Touch Bar-equipped 13-inch MacBook Pro 512GB now $1,740 shipped

Apple’s entry-level 13-inch MacBook Air on sale for $750 shipped

Beats Powerbeats3 W1-enabled Wireless In-ear Headphones down to $130 shipped

BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones go to $120 at Amazon and Best Buy

Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones $160

iPhone SE 16GB in Rose Gold for $160 shipped

Apple AirPort Express Base Station $67 (Reg. $99)

Duet Display for iOS/Mac goes 50% off: $10 (Reg. $20)

• The Howler iOS adventure-puzzler free for first time in years (Reg. $1)
• App Store Free App of the Week: Hyperburner iOS space racer free (Reg. $3)
• Link Twin iOS puzzler gets very first price drop: $1

Review: Perfect Apple Watch case for Nike+ bands, 50% off deal

Hands on with the best AirPods accessories

9to5Rewards: SkylinkNet Plus Alarm System Starter kit [Giveaway]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Score a pair of UE BOOM 2 Bluetooth Speakers for $175 ($300 value)

Anker iPhone 7/Plus cases & screen protectors from $2 Prime shipped

• Moto G Plus 16GB Unlocked $160, SanDisk 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive $24, more
• Anker’s SoundCore nano Bluetooth Speaker down to $18.50 Prime shipped
• Bestek 4-Outlet Power Strip with 4 USB ports $14, more
• AOC brings new 40-inch Curved 4K Display stateside with a bevy of inputs
• Audio Technica Fully Automatic Stereo Turntable System for $79
• This week’s iTunes $1 HD Rental is Hell or High Water (Reg. $6)
• Nintendo Switch Screen Protector: 2-Pack Anker GlassGuard $7
• Games/Apps: Metroid Prime Federation $23, Uncharted 4 $28, iOS freebies, more
• Relive the entire 24 series plus Live Another Day for $60 in today’s Gold Box
• Amazon’s best-selling FoodSaver Vacuum System is $56.50, today only
• Graco Car Seats, Strollers and more up to 35% off at Amazon for today only

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Play your favorite retro games with a Raspberry Pi-powered console

DECCO is an iOS-connected monitor that sends alerts when your child opens a door

Geneva’s Touring S DAB and Bluetooth Radio offers a precision aluminum design

• Crosley’s Limited Edition Star Wars Turntable drops on Record Store Day
• Bose unveils Revolve 360-degree Bluetooth Speaker made from solid aluminum
• PowerUp replaces your MacBook Pro charger and adds much more to the mix
• Candy Crush and Moschino release Jeremy Scott designed apparel collection
• RIVER hopes to be your ultimate mobile power and recharge station
• House of Marley’s Stir It Up sustainably-crafted record player
• Dagadam is the Smart Watch for AI Notifications on iOS and Android
• DJI Phantom 4 Advanced brings updated specs, better camera
• Nintendo Direct Highlights: Splatoon 2, ARMS, Pikmin, new amiibo [Videos]
• Logitech’s new Z537 Bluetooth Speaker System promises to give your Mac booming audio
• The Copenhagen Wheel adds electric motor and smart features to any bicycle
• NBA Playgrounds drops next month for Switch, PS4, Xbox One + new trailers
• Walmart will begin discounting products you choose to pick up in-store
• Star Wars Battlefront 2 debut trailer leaks, watch it right here while you can
• Sony announces super thin $700 e-paper tablet
• Uncharted: The Lost Legacy releases in August w/ 10+ hour campaign
• Misfit’s Flare is a low cost fitness tracker that doesn’t skip out on functionality
• Under Armour SpeedForm Record Equipped shoes takes fitness to a new level
• Gorillaz launch new AR/VR app to host largest ever listening party
• The KERUO L7 smart pocket projector puts the big screen in the palm of your hands

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

Seagate 8TB External Hard Drive w/ USB 3.0 Hub on sale for $180

GoPro refurbished HERO4 Black 4K Action Cam for just $203

Elago’s adorable W3 Apple Watch Stand is back under $10

Nest 3rd Gen. Learning Thermostat in two colors $219 shipped

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Apple Pay is now available from over 20 more banks and credit unions around the United States and Mainland China as part of the latest expansion wave. Apple’s mobile payment service launched just over two years ago with hundreds of additional regional banks and credit unions added every few weeks. You can find the latest banks added below.

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Last fall Ecobee3 Lite launched as a more affordable version of one of the best HomeKit thermostats on the market. Now a free update is adding support for one of the main missing features ahead of a rumored new Ecobee4 version.

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We’ve seen a whole bunch of rumors of late suggesting that while Apple really wants to embed a fingerprint reader into the display of the iPhone 8, it is struggling to do so.

The notion that Apple wants to use an embedded fingerprint reader seems abundantly clear. As I’ve mentioned before, we’ve had multiple reports from credible sources like Bloomberg, the WSJ and the New York Times. The claimed schematics and sketches have also all illustrated a design without any space for a Touch ID sensor at the bottom of the screen, and the volume of Apple patents makes it clear the company has been working hard on figuring out how to do it.

But, unusually for Apple, this is bleeding-edge technology. The company usually lets other manufacturers figure out the kinks in new tech before it launches later with a version that does the job properly. This is the reason it’s being suggested that the company may need a Plan B or even a Plan C …

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Pandora has how launched its on-demand music streaming service, competing with Apple Music and Spotify. It costs the same $9.99/month as existing services (a price dictated by the labels, which receive most of the revenue). Anyone can get a free trial of either 30 or 60 days, and there’s a special deal for existing Pandora Plus subscribers …

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