This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Burkley Case, makers of handmade premium genuine leather iPhone & iPad accessories. 

The company has its Burkley Luxury Leather Set (pictured above) that includes its iPhone 7 Snap On Case, Slim Card Holder & Keychain to give away to 9to5Mac readers this week. 

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Following a report earlier this week claiming that the launch of Apple’s next-generation iPhone may be pushed to October or November, another report today adds more weight to a possible delay for the device versus the usual early to mid September launch dates of previous generations.

The report from Drexel Hamilton analyst Brian White (via CNBC), claims that Apple’s expected high-end 5.8-inch model in the new iPhone 8 could be delayed beyond September due to difficulties related to the 3D sensing technology rumored to debut on the device:

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Staples already has $30 off new 2017 iPads, $299 for 32GB, $399 for 128GB shipped

JBL Flip 3 Bluetooth Speaker in multiple colors for $64 today only

GoPro’s Hero 4 Black (refurb) is down to $235 (Orig. $500)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar now $1,550 shipped

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
• App Store Free App of the Week: Toca Life School children’s iOS app free
• Find new music on iOS for free with Discovr (Reg. $3)
• Night Sky 4 for iOS now available for free (Reg. $1+)

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

9to5Rewards: Fabriq Wireless Speaker w/ AirPlay and Alexa [Giveaway]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Netgear Arlo Pro 3-Camera Surveillance System: $500 (Amazon all-time low)

• Lowe’s Gift Card: $225 in credit for $200 w/ free email delivery
• Powrtabs is a biodegradable charger for your iPhone and Android
• Garmin Fitness Smartwatches from $220 in today’s Amazon Gold Box
• Games/Apps: Mario Maker 3DS $30, Mario 3D Land $20, iOS freebies, more
• MicroUSB to USB-C adapters (4-pack) for MacBooks, Android, more: $5
• Best Buy includes a $25 gift card with all of these Western Digital Hard Drives
• Daily Deals: Thinkware F50 Dash Cam $75, Sharp 50-inch 1080p Roku HDTV $360, more
• Smartphone Accessories: RAVPower 12000mAh Power Bank $16, more
• Propella eBike gets remade for second generation with lighter design
• Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker for just $18 Prime shipped
• Brita Filtered Sport Water Bottle for just over $4 shipped (Prime only)
• Saks Off 5th: 80% off select spring styles, shoes, and more
• Waste King Garbage Disposals at Amazon all-time lows from $35

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

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
• Lego introduces 16 new minifigures with Collectible Series 17
• Epson details new Home Cinema 1450 projector with incredible lumen count
• Western Digital announces My Passport external SSD with USB-C connection
• Sony G-Series SSDs for 4K video hit store shelves next month
• Dishonored 2’s first three missions for free on PS4, Xbox One, PC
• Bring pixel art to life with PIXIO magnetic construction sets
• Bang & Olufsen’s BeoSound Shape AirPlay and Chromecast speakers are almost here
• Dbells’s HD Live is the “smartest Video Doorbell and Security Cam available”
• How to control multiple MIDI parameters at once using the new Goliath
• ASUS debuts new high-end gaming monitors with stunning designs
• PicoBrew Model C hits Kickstarter with an eye on affordable at-home brewing
• JVC releases new Bluetooth in-ear and sport headphones
• Kudrone is your affordable 4K Smart Nano Drone

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

Yamaha 7.2-Ch. 4K A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay for $400 (all-time low)

Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones in all colors from $150

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Now that Apple’s Clips app is officially available on the App Store, the next thing is figuring out is how to use it, at least that’s what a lot of the early reviews are saying. Follow along for a hands on look at getting started with Clips.

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the upcoming modular Mac Pro and Apple-branded displays, what changed with the current Mac Pro and why it hasn’t been updated since 2013, new pro iMacs coming this year, and Apple’s new Clips video editing app. 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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A joint study by ad agencies J. Walter Thompson and Mindshare has suggested that Siri is seen as lagging behind other intelligent voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home.

Apple is a voice pioneer, having launched Siri in 2011, but is increasingly seen as a laggard. While it has integrated Siri into wearables (the Apple Watch and AirPod), its challenge is a comparative lack of machine-learning capabilities and user data to make a voice assistant intelligent. Its strategic focus on data privacy and security reflects this.

The study, based on the behaviors and attitudes of more than 1,000 UK smartphone owners, also provided a bunch of insights into who is using voice assistants and how …

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An alleged schematic of the iPhone 8 (or iPhone X) is getting some play today – but it isn’t quite what it appears. However, it’s not necessarily completely bogus either …

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Microsoft’s Surface tablets have beaten iPads in the latest JD Powers U.S. Tablet Satisfaction Study, a large-scale survey of more than 2,000 tablet owners. Key factors cited by participants was pre-loaded apps, connectivity options and the range of accessories offered – but the Surface also led on design, according to the company.

Microsoft has the highest performance in three styling & design attributes: size of tablet; quality of materials used; and attractiveness of tablet design. Microsoft continues to achieve the highest rating in the remaining styling & design attribute of location of non-display buttons/controls.

Within the detail of the study was both good and bad news for Apple …

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With the iPhone 8 rumored to have a near-bezel-free design, it’s no surprise that most of the concept images and renders have focused on the front of the device. But the key element of Martin Hajek’s concept images (which he names the iPhone X) is on the rear of the phone.

Hajek imagines Apple celebrating the 10th anniversary of the iPhone with a retro look that takes us back to the very first iPhone …

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Tim Cook today sat down for a speech at his alma mater, Auburn University, and talked on a variety of different topics. The details of the speech, entitled “A Conversation with Tim Cook: A Personal View of Inclusion and Diversity,” were shared by student-run newspaper The Plainsman…

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