9to5Rewards: Twelve South MagicBridge for Apple’s Magic Keyboard and Magic TrackPad 2 [Giveaway]
This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Twelve South, makers of high-quality accessories designed specifically for Apple products. Or as they call it, PC incompatible.
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First look with pictures at Tesla’s new mobile app with new UI, touch ID, and widgets
Last month, we published an exclusive report on our sister-site Electrek about Tesla’s upcoming new mobile map: ‘Tesla is about to release its biggest app update yet: Touch ID login, widget integration, and more‘. more…
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: $100 iTunes Gift Card $85, UE Boom 2 Bluetooth Speaker $107, refurb 5K 27-inch 2TB iMac $1,615, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
iTunes $100 Gift Card with email delivery from PayPal for $85 (15% savings on apps, games and more!)
UE BOOM 2 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker w/ 15 hour battery life and a waterproof design: $107 shipped (Reg. $145+)
Smartphone Accessories: Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM Bluetooth Speaker (refurb) $160 (Orig. $300), more
Save over $600 on Apple’s high-end 27-inch 5K iMac, cert. refurb model w/ warranty: $1,615 shipped (Orig. $2,229)
Apple’s 21-inch Retina 4K iMac is marked down to $1,000 shipped as a cert. refurb w/ warranty (Orig. $1,499)
Bag a certified refurb Apple iPhone 7 128GB w/ warranty for $600 shipped (Orig. $749)
Save up to $150 off no-contract iPhones at Boost Mobile: grab an iPhone 7 for just $450 shipped, more
Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro is discounted by $150 at Target, score the Wi-Fi 32GB model for $450 shipped
Target takes $70 off Apple Watch Series 1 as third-party Nike look-alike Sport Bands drop to $6 Prime shipped
9to5Rewards: NES Classic Edition Bundle Giveaway w/ extra controller, Zelda backpack, 2x Mario amiibo & more ($150+ value)
LEGO Batman Beyond Gotham for iOS w/ 100+ playable characters gets its very first price drop: $1 (Reg. $5)
- The galaxy defender sim FTL Faster Than Light just hit its lowest price ever on iOS: $3 (Reg. $10)
- Make hilarious puppy/kitty videos with My Talking Pet for iOS, now available for free
- App Store Free App of the Week: Chameleon Run and its high-paced platforming go free
Valentine’s Day Deal Roundup: Up to 56% off flower arrangements and more
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Huge savings on the Samsung Gear S2 Classic Smartwatch, get it for $96 shipped (Reg. $200+) from T-Mobile
- It’s back! New customers can get Google Play Music and YouTube Red free for 4 months
- Games/Apps: Firewatch $10, Xbox One S 1TB + 2 games $290, iOS freebies, more
- Daily Deals: Hisense 50-inch 4K Smart UHDTV $332, more
- Sony announces new lineup of Android TV-powered 4K HDR TVs
- Here’s our first look at the gorgeous Zelda Breathe of the Wild Hardcover Game Guide
- Amazon and Microsoft Store are offering a number of $1 HD movie rentals
- Bluedio T3 Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones for $30 (Reg. $40)
- Get a 5-pack of giant Double Zipper Ziploc Bags to keep things organized for just $3
- The Contigo AUTOSEAL Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Mug is down to under $12
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
LG 55-inch 4K 120Hz LED Smart UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $598 shipped (Reg. $800)
Samsung 55-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTV: $1,349 (Reg. $2,000)
Samsung’s 65-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTV $900 (Reg. $1,100)
Sharp 65-inch Curved 4K Smart Ultra HDTV $1,149 (Reg. $1,500+)
Fossil is discounting its stylish Q Smartwatches for iOS/Android by 25% (or more!), prices start at $131 shipped
Start the day on the right side of the bed with a Philips Wake-Up Light for $50 shipped (Reg. 70)
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How to stream the 59th annual Grammys live on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV
Last weekend was a big weekend for television with the Super Bowl and this weekend marks yet another one. This Sunday, James Corden will host the 2017 Grammys live from Los Angeles.
The show will feature performances from a variety of artists and likely include some solid comedy from Corden. But how do you stream it on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Read on to find out…
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Sprint’s latest unlimited data plan includes up to 5 lines for $90/month for a limited time
In their latest effort to pull customers away from other carriers, Sprint has started offering a new unlimited plan with up to 5 lines for $90/month. This limited time offer from the fourth most used U.S. wireless carrier comes on the heels of T-Mobile simplifying and bundling taxes and fees into their plans. In contrast, last month both AT&T and Verizon made changes to dissuade their customers from continuing on with grandfathered unlimited plans. We’ll break down the fine print of Sprint’s newest offer after the break…
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Apple VP Jennifer Bailey says Australian customers use Apple Pay more frequently than any other country, as major banks dispute terms
Apple Pay vice president Jennifer Bailey has responded to the legal dispute taking place between Apple and the major Australian banks, in an interview with AFR.com. Bailey revealed that participating customers in Australia use the contactless payment service more frequently than any other country, and that the holdout banks do not fully understand the benefits of Apple Pay yet.
Bailey says customers are prepared to switch banks in order to use Apple Pay, which should help Apple wield its bargaining power. In fact, a handful of smaller Australian banks have signed up to Apple Pay as of today …
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iPhone 8 production to begin early, supply chain insists, as iris scanner remains rumored
A new supply chain report from Digitimes claims Apple is shifting iPhone 8 production up earlier than usual for the company. The report also continues to push the rumor that Apple is planning iris scanning technology in the next flagship iPhone. Apple has requested its chip and component suppliers start trial production, inspection and prepare inventories for […]
Happy Hour Podcast 106 | BeatsX launch, Android Wear 2.0 versus Apple Watch, and $1000 iPhone 8 rumors
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the delayed launch of BeatsX, Apple’s AirPods alternative, Android Wear 2.0 and how the new smartwatches compare to Apple Watch, iPhone 8 rumors including a premium price tag and wireless charging, and Apple Campus 2 details. 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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WhatsApp launches two-step verification for all users to improve account security, here’s how to enable it
WhatsApp, the popular free cross-platform messaging app, is today launching a two-step verification security feature for all users of the service. The feature adds an additional layer of protection by requiring a passcode when resetting and verifying your account.
This combats a recent hack where if your phone number was hijacked somehow, your WhatsApp account would be available meaning crooks could freely read your private messages and conversations. Two Step Verification requires setting up a six-digit passcode and an optional backup email address. Here’s how to enable it …
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Tim Cook says UK will be ‘just fine’ after Brexit, visits iPad-centric school and Tate Britain art gallery
Tim Cook’s Europe tour is not over just yet. Cook met the UK Prime Minister yesterday, discussing Apple’s UK investment commitments. Cook said he believes Britain will be just fine after Brexit, when the country leaves the European Union, even if there are some ‘bumps in the road along the way’.
Cook then met the Mayor of London, as well as visiting a London school that uses iPads in the classroom and saw a digital artwork exhibition at the Tate Britain gallery. As usual, he documented his tour on Twitter …
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