Paper by FiftyThree is one of the most approachable sketching apps for iOS, and recent versions have made it a viable note-taking app as well. While Paper has always been free and previously included in-app purchases, FiftyThree added an optional subscription patronage system last year. Now Paper is introducing a new ‘Copy & Paste’ feature that will only be available for subscribers.

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The New York International Auto Show is about to kick off this weekend and that means the latest vehicle announcements for CarPlay, Apple’s platform for in-dash entertainment systems that allows app functionality using a connected iPhone.

Acura is showing off the first example of CarPlay that uses a dual-display setup with the latest generation of its On Demand Multi-Use Display. And Hyundai, Jeep, Honda, Lincoln and others are introducing new vehicles with support.

Head below for a first look:

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Last month Microsoft announced that it plans to bring Google Calendar and Contact syncing to Outlook for macOS, and today the company is expanding its test group ahead of the official feature release planned for later this year.

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Scotty Allen, a world traveller with an appetite for the unknown, had decided that he would take on the challenge of making his own iPhone. Traveling to Shenzen over a period of months, Allen discovered he could buy all the components needed to make his very own iPhone, and all for less than half the price of a new one…

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WWDC 2017 is just around the corner and we’re eager to see what Apple has planned for watchOS 4 and Apple Watch. While we don’t expect to see an update that addresses every opportunity left for watchOS in one year, there are certainly a lot of areas ripe for improvement considering how new Apple Watch and watchOS are. Read on for our watchOS 4 wish list below and share your own ideas in the comments.

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The iPad Pro and Apple Pencil are powerful tools in the right hands, and artist Rob Zilla is a great example of what’s possible with the latest hardware.

Apple is showcasing his work illustrating NBA stars like Kevin Durant using the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil with an exclusive look at how Zilla creates from start to finish.

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Following Apple’s pre-announcement of a new modular Mac Pro it has in the works, there has been a lot of speculation about how Apple could implement such design changes. Will it stick with a design similar to the current cylinder, aka the trash can? Or perhaps it will return to a more classic Mac tower or box design, or something new entirely, in order to accommodate whatever it plans for the machine’s so-called “modular” design that will allow easily upgradability of key components pros care about.

Imagining the possibilities, the folks over at Curved.de put together the concept below.

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Apple iPhone SE 32GB pre-paid, no contract for $200 (Reg. $399)

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BeatsX Wireless In-Ear Headphones go to $130 at Amazon and Best Buy

Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi 32GB (cert. refurb) down to $380 shipped

Apple 15-inch MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar: $2,070 ($329 savings)

Apple’s 13-inch 512GB MacBook Pro + Touch Bar $1,750 (Reg. $1,999)

iTunes $100 Gift Card from PayPal for $85 with email delivery

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• LVL 3D puzzler gets very first price drop: $1 (Reg. $2)
• WikiLinks Smart Wikipedia Reader for iOS now available free
• Legend of Skyfish iOS/Android action-adventure hits lowest price ever: $1
• Trine 1, 2 & 3 for Mac now on sale from $2 each (Reg. up to $15)
• Artkive for iOS goes free: easily keep track of all your kids’ artwork
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Review: MUJJO Leather/Wool Sleeves keep your MacBook protected in style

Review: Belkin Valet Charger Power Pack pulls double duty for Apple Watch and iPhone

Review: Decks by FluidStance bring motion and fun to standing desks and more

Best Console Releases for April: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Outlast 2 & more

9to5Rewards: Brydge iPad Keyboards provide serious productivity on-the-go [Giveaway]

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• Nordstrom’s Clear the Rack Event is live with 25% off all clearance
• Star Wars Battlefront 2 debut trailer leaks, watch it right here while you can

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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
• Anker takes the wraps off new slim iPhone 7 battery case with Lightning port access
• Teodoor offers full smart lock functionality in the ‘world’s smallest package’
• Kniterate is a smart 3D printer for the aspiring tailor
• Ford’s smart crib will get your infant to sleep without having to take a night drive
• Play Elder Scrolls Online for free on PS4, Xbox One, Mac/PC
• Knomo’s water-resistant LiveFree bag offers wireless charging on the go
• Duo is the AI-infused Smart Mirror that everyone needs to start their day
• Powrtabs is a biodegradable charger for your iPhone and Android
• TP-Link Smart LED Light Bulbs gain Alexa control, remain affordable at $20+
• With Polar’s new M430 iOS compatible sports watch, you’ll run smarter
• Transformers Forged to Fight out now on iOS/Android (free-to-play)
• Lift-bit offers a stylish and intelligent modular seating system for your home
• Xbox Scorpio console specs unveiled with native 4K and more
• Samsung’s MU Series Ultra HDTVs bring affordability and sleek designs
• Clarity is a touchscreen Smart Speaker that combines Google Now and Alexa
• How to add sound to your LEGO creations with the PFx Brick
• The Sunrise Smart Pillow aspires to make every morning better

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

Dell’s Color Laser All-in-One Printer w/ AirPrint is down to $130

Caseology iPhone 7/Plus cases in a variety of styles and colors from $4

Anker’s Easter Sale discounts your favorite power and audio gear

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With an official introduction of the 2018 Lincoln Navigator today, the vehicle becomes the latest that will include Apple’s in-dash CarPlay system standard.

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According to one analyst, Apple is facing a significant bottleneck in the production of the bezel-less iPhone 8. As the device’s front is expected to be mostly screen (and almost no bezel), the Touch ID sensor is being re-engineered.

Cowen and Company’s Timothy Arcuri is claiming that yields of a new fingerprint sensor that would be integrated into the iPhone 8 screen are low (via AppleInsider) and that Apple may consider other less-exciting designs if the production problems cannot be solved.

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