Happy Hour Podcast 111 | Apple event hype, iPad rumors swirl, and Apple Watch face gallery
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss how LG’s reengineered 5K display “just works”, Apple’s iPad Pro ads on the web, Apple hiring security expert Jonathan Zdziarski, iPad floating and split keyboards, KGI on the iPhone 8 beating Samsung, plenty of Apple event and iPad rumors, a pricey drone app, HomeKit updates, the potential for third-party Apple Watch faces, and more. 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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Apple extends AppleCare+ purchase window from 60 days to 1 year for iPhone
Although Apple’s information page for AppleCare+ hasn’t been updated yet, it is now possible to add the AppleCare+ extended coverage to iPhones within a year window, instead of the previous 60 day limit.
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Chance the Rapper shares how much he made from exclusive Apple Music ‘Coloring Book’ deal
Much has been made about Apple’s efforts to obtain exclusive access to albums from select artists for Apple Music. Thus far, Apple Music has offered albums from artists like Drake, Chance the Rapper, Frank Ocean, and others ahead of other streaming platforms.
In a series of tweets this afternoon, Chance the Rapper offered up more details as to how his partnership with Apple came to be…
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Here’s how Apple Watch killed Samsung’s first fitness tracking smartwatch
The Apple Watch has notably caused smartwatch efforts by other companies to fail, and a new profile from Fast Company details the impact Apple had on Samsung’s efforts in the category. The report explains that it all started back in 2011, when it was first rumored that Apple had an interest in developing a smartwatch.
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Netflix plans to drop star ratings in favor of like/dislikes, is it the right move? [Poll]
Netflix plans to soon change its current review system from traditional 1-5 star ratings to instead only allow users to like or dislike a film or TV show, but is it the right move?
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9to5Rewards: Soundcast VG1 Waterproof Bluetooth speakers [Giveaway]
This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Soundcast and its VG1 waterproof Bluetooth speaker we recently reviewed.
The company has two of its new VG1 waterproof Bluetooth speakers (Normally $149) to give away to 9to5Mac and 9to5Google readers this week.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Dell 28-inch 4K Monitor $300, Ring Wi-Fi Video Doorbell $150, ecobee3 Lite Thermostat $140, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Make the move to 4K with this Dell 28-inch Ultra HD Widescreen Monitor for $300 shipped (Reg. $380)
See, hear & talk to visitors w/ the iOS/Android compatible Ring Wi-Fi Video Doorbell for $150
The HomeKit/Alexa-enabled ecobee3 Lite Smart Thermostat drops to $140 shipped at Amazon (Reg. $169)
Best Buy’s 3-day sale includes $200 discounts on MacBook Air, $100 off iPad Pro, CarPlay receivers, and more!
Take nearly $250 off Apple’s 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar: $1,550 shipped (Reg. $1,799)
Apple’s powerful 15-inch 512GB MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar gets a $399 discount: $2,400 (Reg. $2,799)
Get 10 top-rated Mac Apps with FREE updates: NetSpot Pro, CameraBag Cinema and more for $44 ($1,200+ value)
Creative Software: Corel Painter $249, AfterShot 3 $29, Design and Coding Courses, and more!
Twelve popular Mac and iOS apps for students on sale (up to 50% off) to celebrate Pi day: TextExpander, PCalc, Papers for Mac, more
App Store Indie Greats Sale w/ titles at $1 ea: Botanicula, Bicolor, VVVVVV, Room Two, Surgeon Sim and more (Reg. up to $5 ea.)
- The highly-rated Cut the Buttons for iOS hits its best price this year: iPhone for Free or iPad $1
- The highly-rated Leaf RSS News Reader app is now available for free (Reg. $10)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Bean’s Quest for iOS is now available for free (Reg. $3)
- Battle your way through the crafting-focused RPG Crashlands on iOS for just $2 (Reg. $5)
- The iOS action-platformer Devious Dungeon goes free for the first time in years (Reg. $3)
9to5Rewards: Improve your basketball, golf or baseball skills with Blast Motion sensors for iPhone or Android [Giveaway]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Toffee Cases offers 9to5 readers an exclusive 20% off sitewide discount, releases new Commuter Satchel for MacBooks
- You can see everything from up there with the DJI Phantom 4 Drone (refurb.) for $729
- Games/Apps: For Honor from $40, iOS freebies, more
- Enjoy two-day shipping at no extra cost with a free year of ShopRunner ($79 value)
- Daily Deals: Insignia Portable Bluetooth Speaker in Green $1, more
- Ultra HDTV Deals: Samsung 65″ Curved $1,399 (Reg. up to $1,700), more
- This stylish Brenthaven Collins 15-inch Shoulder Bag for MacBooks is only $30 (Orig. $130)
- Smartphone Accessories: Bestek 4-Outlet Power Strip with 4-Port USB charger $14, more
- Mobile Accessories: Nope Webcam Covers 6-Pack $15, Zus Car Charger & Locator $30, More
- Sperry Top-Sider offers up to 50% off shoes, clothes, and accessories + an additional 17% off
- This Hamilton Beach Keep Warm 2-Slice Toaster is back down to $20 (Reg. $30)
- You can grab the Entrepreneur, INC and Fast Company magazine bundle for just $9/yr
- Amazon offers the best-selling RTIC 30-oz. Hot/Cold Tumbler for $10 (Reg. $15)
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Put a Space Black Link Apple Watch Band on your wrist for $50 shipped which is $399 less than Apple’s official option
Celebrate March Madness with a new LG 55-inch Curved OLED 4K Smart UHDTV: $1,499 (Reg. $2,000)
Pad & Quill offers 20% off all of its full-grain leather & wood iPhone 6/7/Plus cases
Anker iPhone 7 Accessory Sale: ToughShell Elite Case $5, 2-pack Screen Protectors $5, Car Mounts from $8, more
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Apple resuming iPhone sales in Indonesia after $44M investment meeting local requirements
Apple is set to resume iPhone sales in Indonesia in just two weeks, according to a report from KompasTekno. Apple previously sold iPhones in the highly populated country, but sales halted a couple of years ago due to new local requirements.
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ABC News now lets you stream up to four live video feeds on Apple TV
Philips Hue range being extended to E14 ‘candle’ bulbs from next month, suitable for smaller lamps
Philips has announced that it is extending its range of Hue bulbs, adding an E14/B39 ‘candle’ bulb to fit smaller lamps. This will be added to the E26/A19, bayonet and GU10 fittings.
The new bulbs will be available in both white and color versions, as with the existing range, and will hit Europe in April, reaching the U.S. ‘later this year.’
Philips says that the candle bulbs will be particularly useful for bedside table lamps …
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