Apple reveals Chinese New Year promotion offering free pair of Beats Solo3 w/ Mac or iPhone purchase
Apple today has announced its annual celebration of the Chinese New Year. This year, the company’s promotion for the holiday is a one-day sale that will see customers receive a free pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPhone.
May the New Year dream come true. more…
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Review: Taking your iPhone 7/7 Plus photography further with Aukey’s Wide-Angle Ora Lens
Without a doubt, my favorite feature on any iPhone has always been the camera. It serves as more than good enough as a daily shooter, and new apps and accessories are being released everyday that help take that experience further. The first iPhone accessories I really got into, back when I had my iPhone 4, were wide-angle lenses and I still love them to this day. Recently I’ve been on the lookout for a lens for the iPhone 7 Plus to recommend for those just starting out with iPhone camera enhancements. I think I found the right product with the Aukey 120° wide-angle Ora Lens. Let’s take a look at what the lens can do for you and your iPhone photography…
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Get HyperDrive, the ultimate Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Hub for 2016 MacBook Pros while limited time pricing lasts
HyperDrive is a compact, super-fast USB-C hub for the new MacBook Pro and the first to take full advantage of Thunderbolt 3 speeds. Add back HDMI, two USB 3.1 ports, a microSD/SD slot, as well as Thunderbolt 3 & USB-C ports with a sleek aluminum hub available in both silver and space gray to match the new 2016 MacBook Pro perfectly.
Unlike most USB-C dongles which still run on slow USB 3.0 (5Gb/s) speed, HyperDrive is 10X faster by using not one but two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connections. Not only are other Thunderbolt 3 docks much bigger and bulkier making them nowhere near as portable, HyperDrive is also the first and only hub to take advantage of Thunderbolt 3’s maximum bandwidth to deliver more ports in the smallest possible footprint. That means you can use all ports on HyperDrive simultaneously without issue….
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LG UltraFine 5K Display FAQ
LG’s UltraFine 5K Displays are slowly making their way into the hands of customers, and as such, there are still quite a few lingering questions about the units. We’ve already posted an in-depth hands-on video walkthrough, but in this post we’ll answer some of the most frequently asked questions that we’ve encountered thus far. more…
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Withings Wi-Fi Smart Scale $78, Bose SoundTrue iOS Headphones $90, Warp Shift for iOS free, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Start 2017 with a best-selling Withings Wi-Fi Body Composition Scale from $78 shipped at Amazon
Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear iOS Headphones are on sale for $90 shipped (Reg. $115)
Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless In-Ear Headphones return to holiday pricing at Amazon: $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
App Store Free App of the Week: Warp Shift goes free for the first time (Reg. $3)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Keep that resolution with this $197 FitDesk 2.0 Desk Exercise Bike with Massage Bar
This Bluetooth 4.0 Receiver adds wireless audio streaming to your existing stereo or car system for just $16 Prime shipped
- Add Vansky’s Mood Lighting Strips to your displays, TVs and more for under $10 Prime shipped
- Smartphone Accessories: Anker PowerCore 20100mAh Battery Pack $30 (Reg. $40+), more
- Games/Apps: Guitar Hero Live (all platforms) from $20, iOS freebies, more
- Philips’ Wakeup Lights provide a gentler alarm to start your morning from $58 shipped
- Protect your home theater or Mac w/ APC’s 11-outlet Surge Protector for $14 (Reg. $20+)
- Logitech’s Harmony 700 Universal Remote supports eight devices: $40 shipped (Orig. $120)
- Smart 4K Ultra HDTVs: LG 60-inch $600 (Reg. $900+), more
- Kindle First eBook freebies for January: Palm Trees in the Snow, Mutual Admiration Society, more
- Get great smartphone sound at a low price w/ ZTE’s Axon 7 Mini for $200 (Reg. $300)
- Fender 150W Studio Monitors $220, Nomad Pod Charger for Apple Watch $20, more
- Pair of all-weather Bosch InSight Windshield Wipers at Amazon today for just $23 Prime shipped
- 6-Quart Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Slow Cooker w/ Temp Probe: $31 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Caseology cases for iPhone 7/Plus, 6s/Plus, Apple Watch and more from just $4 shipped in multiple colors and styles
Prep for tax season with Amazon all-time lows on TurboTax 2016 Mac/PC software from $30
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Apple in 2017: What’s next for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch & Apple TV this year
It’s officially 2017 and we’re already looking forward to what Apple has in store for this year. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone, the grand opening of Apple’s new ‘Spaceship’ Campus 2 headquarters in Cupertino where it will host events at a new 1000 seat auditorium, and that’s before we even get to actual products.
Head below for our look at what’s next for Apple as we ring in the New Year.
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Apple Watch, New Year’s resolutions, and losing 50 pounds
Last New Year’s Day I decided to start eating healthy, exercising daily, and filling the Activity Rings on my Apple Watch as a way to get in shape. I broke my New Year’s resolution by January 4, but I started again on April 1 and ultimately lost over 50 pounds in 2016.
Apple Watch didn’t lose the weight for me — it took a lot of dedication and really changing my lifestyle — but the fitness tracking features and Apple’s Activity app helped quantify my effort without me doing too little or going overboard.
Apple Watch has absolutely been an effective motivational coach that has pushed me toward my goal of being more active. Below I’ll detail my experience and share some of what I’ve learned along my journey.
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Become Tech Savvy: Why you can and should become confident with technology with this unique series
‘Become Tech Savvy’ is a new weekly series designed for anyone who wants to learn how to use technology with confidence, ease, and minimal frustration, as well as those who want to help someone else with this. No matter your age, experience, background, or current skills, this series provides a unique strategy for mastery. For […]
This week’s top stories: iPhone 8 roundup, AirPods a ‘runaway success’, New Year Apple Watch Challenge & Apple in 2017 on our 100th Happy Hour podcast
In this week’s top stories: Our iPhone 8 rumor roundup, Tim Cook says AirPods are a runaway success, Apple’s ‘New Year’ Apple Watch Activity Challenge, and Zac and Benjamin discuss what’s next from Apple in this week’s 100th episode of 9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast.
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Hands-on: LG Apple-endorsed 5K Display – an UltraFine choice for MacBook Pro owners? [Video]
The LG 5K UltraFine Display is Apple’s answer to MacBook Pro customers who wish to connect their notebooks to an external display with a single cable. After reportedly getting out of the standalone monitor business, LG’s offerings, which are available in 4K and 5K varieties, might be the next best option.
The fact that you can connect a single Thunderbolt 3 cable from your MacBook to the LG UltraFine 5K Display is quite compelling. Not only will this provide display output, but it will also deliver the necessary power (up to 85W) to keep your MacBook Pro — 13- or 15-inch variety — charged.
We recently got our hands on the LG UltraFine 5K Display. Is it a good choice for MacBook Pro owners? Watch our hands-on video walkthrough inside for the answer. more…
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