Apple planning new flagship retail store in Milan, Italy with outdoor amphitheater
As Apple continues to expand its retail presence around the world, the company is said to be planning a new flagship location in Milan, Italy. According to a local report, Apple’s preliminary guidelines for the store were approved by the city’s planning department last month.
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Roland to release $100 GO:MIXER for iOS devices/YouTubers + new Rubix series of Mac/iPad interfaces
Roland has just introduced its new GO:MIXER for iOS and other smartphones. The palm-sized mixer allows users to connect up to 5 devices at once through its mono mic and analog line instrument inputs. While there are a number of options for multi-track set-ups on iOS including the popular IK Multimedia interfaces, the sheer number of inputs and affordable price tag make the GO:MIXER worth a closer look.
It is bus-powered via your iOS device and measures only 3.75-inches (95 mm) square by just over an inch in height (28 mm). GO:MIXER features front-panel gain controls for each input along with a master knob normalled to the stereo output (nice for headphones as well).
Roland is aiming the 5-input mixer at YouTubers and the video making crowd. The 5-way simultaneous inputs and dedicated mixing controls will be a really nice touch for YouTube musicians and other live soundtrack type work.
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Carpool Karaoke on Apple Music to feature 16 half-hour episodes with celebrity hosts, interview format
When Apple acquired the rights to bring The Late Late Show’s Carpool Karaoke series to Apple Music last summer, one major question at the time was who would host the new series. James Corden hosts the viral series for the CBS version, but it was said from the start that his role would only be executive producer for the new series. Now new details about the Apple Music Carpool Karaoke series have surfaced.
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10 years on, how the iPhone changed our lives, reactions from the 9to5Mac team
It was a widescreen iPod for music and video, a revolutionary mobile phone, and a breakthrough Internet communications device, but it would soon also become our flashlight, our wallet, our passport, our light switch, and the lens with which we’d capture and store our memories day in and day out.
Apple changed the world on this day in 2007 when Steve Jobs unveiled the original iPhone. For some of us at 9to5Mac the iPhone was our introduction to Apple and the device we grew up with. For others, a new era for the company and mobile computers. But for all of us, a game changing device that would impact our lives in many ways.
As the iPhone celebrates it’s 10th anniversary this week, the 9to5Mac team takes some time to remember our first iPhones and just how far the device has come…
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Spigen launches the first AirPods stand + charging dock
Designed specifically for Apple’s AirPods, Spigen’s new AirPods Stand offers one of the first charging dock solutions to keep your case upright on a desktop, bedside table, or any other flat surface.
The edges of the AirPods charging case are rounded, and while that makes it particularly nice to carry around in your pants pocket, it means the case won’t stand up on its own. Spigen’s stand ($11.99) fixes that problem, by giving you a desktop stand that doubles as a charging dock with a cutout that lets you insert your own Lightning cable in the back.
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macOS 10.12.3 beta 3 for developers rolling out now
Apple is rolling out the third macOS 10.12.3 pre-release software update to developers. New features haven’t been discovered in previous macOS 10.12.3 betas, suggesting the software update is focused on bug fixes and performance improvements. We’ll update with any notable changes below:
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Apple releases iOS 10.2.1 beta 3 for developers
Apple has released the third iOS 10.2.1 beta for developer testing on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 10.2.1 is likely a bug fix and performance improvement release. The initial beta was released on December 14 with a second beta issued before the holiday break. We’ll update to the latest version and highlight any changes discovered below.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: latest 13-inch MacBook Pro $1,300, 9.7-inch iPad Pro $500, Tile Slim Tracker $25, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Apple’s latest gen 13-inch MacBook Pro in Space Grey and Silver for $200 off: $1,300 shipped (Reg. $1,499)
Apple’s 9.7-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi 32GB is on sale for $500 shipped in all colors at Best Buy (Reg. $599)
Never forget your wallet, iPhone or backpack again: Tile Slim Tracker returns to its Amazon all-time low at $25 Prime shipped
Runtastic PRO Running, Jogging and Fitness Tracker for iOS goes free for the first time in over a year (Reg. $5)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Lifeline Whiteout for iOS goes free on the App Store for the very first time (Reg. $2)
- The massively popular White Noise relaxation app for iOS/Apple TV/Watch just went free for the very first time (Reg. up to $2)
9to5Toys Best of CES 2017 Awards
CES 2017 Coverage:
Bang & Olufsen brings AirPlay and Chromecast connectivity to its new Beoplay M5 speaker
Razor’s new Blade Pro is the “world’s first portable laptop with three built-in monitors”
The OjO Commuter Scooter is a zero-emissions electric two-wheeler with 20 miles of range
UBTECH introduces new robots at CES including the smart Alexa-enabled Lynx Humanoid, more
Take a look at Dell’s new Canvas workstation display and Totem radial controllers
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Logitech’s Multi-Device K380 Bluetooth Keyboard offers up to two-years of battery life for $25
- Enter tax season with a new AirPrint-enabled Dell Laser Printer for $50 (Reg. up to $100)
- Games/Apps: Assassin’s Creed Ezio Collection from $24 or Syndicate $10, iOS freebies, more
- Smartphone Accessories: Lumsing Bluetooth Stereo Receiver Transmitter $17 (Reg. $27), more
- The Sennheiser HD558 Audiophile Over-Ear Headphones are back down to $80
- Grab these APC Surge Protectors: 7-Outlet APC SurgeArrest Professional w/ Phone $15, more
- Garmin Forerunner 35 Fitness Tracker w/ built-in GPS and HRM: $170 (Reg. $200)
- Save $100 on DJI’s new Mavic Pro Fly More Combo for $1,199 (Tax NY only)
- AmazonBasics 8-pack of High-Capacity AA Rechargeable Batteries for $16 (all-time low)
- Staples 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive $15, Westinghouse 40-inch LED 1080p HDTV $180, more
- Choose from two Lifespan Treadmills in today’s Gold Box for $999 shipped (Reg. $1,300+)
- The top-rated 8-Quart Instant Pot 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker for $129 (Reg. $160)
- Grab a 3-Pack of the best-selling Mr. Beams Motion-Sensing LED Nightlights for $15.50, more
- Get fluffy Belgian waffles at home with the Oster DuraCeramic Maker for just over $15
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
DJI is selling its Phantom 3 Professional Quadcopter with 4K Camera for $699 shipped (Orig. $1,259)
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Hands on: Nvidia’s GeForce Now streaming finally brings great gaming to Mac [Video]
Gaming on Macs has never been a primary use case, but for the few who do want to use their Macs for gaming — whether on the desktop or on a Macbook — there have never been great options. However, at CES 2017, NVIDIA has revealed that it’s game streaming service, GeForce Now, is headed to the platform.
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Phil Schiller discusses iPhone 10 year anniversary, downplays voice-only interfaces like Amazon Echo’s Alexa
On the Backchannel blog, Steven Levy has posted a concise interview with Apple SVP Phil Schiller timed with the iPhone’s tenth anniversary. The post includes Levy’s anecdotes about Steve Jobs back in 2007 at the original iPhone launch followed up with some questions to Schiller about the success of the iPhone looking back and looking forward.
Regarding voice-only personal assistant devices like the Amazon Echo’s Alexa, Schiller says that the best intelligent assistant is the one that’s always with you, and that you can’t discount the value of a color display to present information …
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