Apple extends deadline for app developers to switch to HTTPS server connectivity
Over the summer, Apple informed developers that all apps would be required to securely connect to servers by January 1st, 2017. The announcement came as part of the App Transport Security feature in iOS 9. This evening, however, Apple announced that it is extending the deadline for developers to make the switch to HTTPS connectivity…
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New profile sheds light on Apple’s push to switch to OLED displays with iPhone 8
It’s long been reported that Apple plans to switch to an OLED display with at least one iPhone model in 2017, with supply and production issues being the primary reason not to bring the technology to all models.
This evening, Bloomberg has published a new profile shedding more light on the production of OLED displays and how Apple’s inclusion of the technology largely depends on one supplier in the Japanese countryside…
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Mega iOS/Mac Holiday App Sale Roundup: GO Trilogy, Oceanhorn, Duet Display, Bastion, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Rush + many more
From 9to5Toys:
As usual at this time of year, just about every major app developer starts putting its best apps/games on sale for the holidays. We are just days away from the price lock on the App Store, and we are already seeing a massive list of top-tier titles go on sale. This year’s list certainly leans heavily on the game side of things but we are seeing some great prices on productivity apps like Duet Displays, Home Design and more.
Head below for the year’s largest list of discounted iOS games/apps and be sure to check back over the course of the next few days as we will be updating this post as more titles pop-up: more…
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Notorious Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom claims Apple buying Hollywood studio in 2017
Apple is slowly but surely entering the movie and TV industry. The company is currently in production of its own Planet of the Apps TV show and had a small but notable presence at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Now, notable internet entrepreneur and Mega founder Kim Dotcom is predicting that Apple will purchase a Hollywood Studio in 2017.
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Sprint adds AirPods to online store as Best Buy (probably briefly) adds new stock
If you act super fast, you can currently buy AirPods with shipping for December 27th from Best Buy’s online store. The retailer has previously sold Apple’s new wireless earphones but stock has been depleted before this hour.
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Nokia suing Apple over alleged patent infringements in the US and Germany
First watchOS 3.1.3 developer beta for Apple Watch now available
Happy Hour Podcast 099 | AirPods first impressions, Super Mario Run for iOS, and more
This week Benjamin and Zac deliver a comprehensive first impressions of Apple’s new wireless AirPods, thoughts on Nintendo’s new Super Mario Run for iOS after a week of gameplay, and much 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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9to5Toys Lunch Break: up to $200 off MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar, Apple Watch Series 1 $180, HDTV Antennas from $10, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Apple’s latest 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros w/ Touch Bar are up to $200 off at B&H, free next day delivery (Tax NY only)
Target takes an extra 10% off nearly every piece of tech it sells, today only: Apple Watch Series 1 $180 (Reg. $269) & much more!
Cut the cord w/ the help of 1byone HDTV Antennas up to 58% off, from $10 Prime shipped
FREE MONEY: Gift the Apple fan in your life (including yourself) a $100 iTunes Gift Card for $85 with email delivery
Big year-end iTunes movie sale is now live w/ tons of great $5 titles, $0.99 rentals, bundle discounts & more
Save $100 on iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi at Best Buy: prices start at $300 for 32GB, more
Award-winning action RPG Bastion drops to just $1 on the App Store (Reg. $5)
Duet Display is 50% off! Turn your iPad into a secondary screen for your Mac: $10 (Reg. $20)
- XCOM Enemy Within hits its lowest price ever on the App Store: $3 (Reg. $10+)
- The stunning pop-up book adventure game Tengami drops to just $2 (Reg. $5)
- The iOS version of the SNES classic Secret of Mana is now matching its all-time low: $4 (Reg. $8)
- The Mickey Mouse Castle of Illusion platformer for iOS is now matching its lowest price at $1
- Grab Goat Simulator on iOS while it’s free (Reg. $5)
- Here’s how to get 3 free months of 1Password Teams ($8 value ea.)
9to5Toys Gift Guide: The best tech accessories for any car or truck – Bluetooth adapter, USB Jump Starter, Dash Cam & more!
9to5Toys Gift Guide: Trevor’s Top 5 Tech Picks under $50 – smart home gear, drones, and more!
9to5Toys Gift Guide: Justin’s Top 5 Picks for Gamers – accessories, vintage Nintendo, art/coffee table books and more!
9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for Music Makers – pocket synths, headphone accessories, DIY kits and more
9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for the Techie Traveler – best messenger bags, Bluetooth gear, accessories and more
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Go wireless this Christmas! Sony Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones in three colors for $88 shipped (Reg. $130)
Sony’s h.ear Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones: $200 shipped (Reg. $350)
- Smartphone Accessories: Two-pack of Aukey Magnetic Air Vent Car Mounts for $8, more
- Games/Apps: Xbox One S + extra controller & $30 GC $250, PS4 Slim w/ $50 GC $250, more
- Amazon Home Theater Audio Sale: Jones Floor Speakers + 4K A/V Receiver $309, more
- Toshiba’s 960GB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive drops to $170 for today only (Reg. $240)
- Get Harman/kardon’s Onyx Mini Portable Wireless Speaker for $70 (Orig. $200)
- Daily Deals: PNY Attaché 32GB USB 2.0 Flash Drives 2-Pack $10, more
- Amazon offers 35% off grooming products for today only: Tweezerman Clipper Set $5.50, more
- Quickdraw’s 16-Foot Pro Self Marking Tape Measure is a great stocking stuffer at $15, more
- Amazon 1-Day DEWALT Sale up to 40% off: best-selling 18-Volt Compact Drill Kit $59, more
- Celebrate Rogue One with these Air Hogs Star Wars Quadcopters: Tie Fighter $33, more
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
eero’s mesh Wi-Fi systems just dropped to all-time lows: 2-Pack $289, 3-Pack $372
Answer your door even when you’re not home with the Ring Video Doorbell Pro for $200 shipped (Reg. $250)
Massive list of discounted Gift Cards up to 20% off: Petco, JCPenney, Domino’s, Airbnb, Old Navy, Sears, Southwest + many more
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T-Mobile ONE now has three plans, one with unlimited high-speed tethering
T-Mobile ONE first debuted a few months ago as the “one-stop shop” for data on T-Mobile, offering “unlimited” data for $70 a month. The plan was designed to make things as simple as possible, but today, T-Mobile ONE is expanding from one plan with add-ons, to three different plans.
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