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Apple gifts WWDC ’17 attendees custom Levi’s jackets & pins
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference starts tomorrow and today the company kicked things off by greeting developers with customized embroidered Levi’s jean jackets and a selection of pins to go along with them.
Logic Pros: Sequencing FX, re-triggs, filters and more with the powerful Looperator
Recently we reviewed the new iOS version of Unique from Sugar-Bytes. The company is among our favorite third-party instrument and effect makers. We have personally been purchasing and using its gear for many years with products like Effectrix and Artillery appearing regularly in our daily production setups. And now, after spending some time with its latest matrix multi-effects processing unit, it’s time to dive into the world of Looperator… more…
Ahead of iOS 11, 32-bit applications stop appearing in App Store search results
Ahead of WWDC kicking off tomorrow and the unveil of iOS 11, 32-bit applications have stopped appearing in App Store search results. This is the latest piece of evidence that suggests iOS 11 will drop support altogether for 32-bit applications when it’s unveiled next week to developers and to the general public later this fall.
Customized Apple-1 to go up for auction this month, could fetch as much as $500k
Yet another functioning Apple-1 will hit the auction block later this month, but this machine offers a few unique characteristics that set it apart from other models that have also recently sold at auction. This particular Apple-1 is expected to fetch between $300,000 and $500,000…
This week’s top stories: WWDC 2017 expectations, iPhone 8 leaks continue, and more
In this week’s top stories: iPhone 8 leaks continue, Apple prepares for next week’s Worldwide Developer Conference, Tim Cook takes a stance against President Trump, and much more.
Purported ‘Foxconn insider’ shares details on iPhone 8, Siri Speaker, Apple AR glasses, redesigned iMacs and more
An interesting thread appeared on Reddit this morning from a supposed Foxconn insider who apparently has knowledge about various Apple products in the pipeline as they have seen prototypes pass through the factory. There are various tidbits about the iPhone 8, the Siri Speaker, future iMac design changes and dynamic e-ink keyboards for future MacBooks.
Whilst we would usually ignore these anonymous claims, the Reddit mods have apparently verified the poster’s identity. We’ve rounded up the interesting information after the jump …
Instagram Messenger Ads, New Snapchat Geofilters, and Coming Facebook Features
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Social Media Marketing Talk Show, a news show for marketers who want to stay on the leading edge of social media. On this week’s Social Media Marketing Talk Show with Michael Stelzner, we explore Instagram’s new click to Messenger ads, new Snapchat geofilters with Carlos Gil, new features coming […]
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Apple Music’s Bozoma Saint John reportedly leaving company
Axios reports that Apple Music executive Bozoma Saint John plans to leave her role at the company. Saint John has served as the Head of Global Consumer Marketing for Apple Music since the company’s Beats Music acquisition in 2014.
Google Hangouts adds iOS CallKit to make & receive calls from Apple’s built-in phone app
Google has updated its Hangouts messaging and voice calling app with support for Apple’s CallKit, the iOS 10 feature that enables VoIP services to use the iPhone’s built-in dialer and phone app to both make and receive calls.
Once the new feature is enabled within Hangouts, users can initiate phone calls using the iPhone’s built-in Phone app or with Siri voice commands, and also receive incoming calls form Hangouts using the stock iOS call UI.
Report: Apple plans to add new supported app categories for Siri at WWDC
A new report from Reuters today offers some information on planned Siri updates for iOS 11, part of an expansion expected to come alongside a much anticipated standalone Siri device during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) next week. The move, according to the report, will see Apple expand the categories for third-party apps that can integrate with Siri in order to help it compete with Amazon’s Alexa.
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Friday 5: Halide – easy-to-use manual camera controls in a beautiful package [Video]
Halide is a recently released iOS camera app developed by former Twitter engineer, Ben Sandofsky, and former Apple designer, Sebastiaan de With. The app, with its focus on swipe gesture controls, is simple to use, but features depth thanks to its manual controls that many photographers desire. Have a look at our hands-on video walkthrough to see why this $2.99 app (on sale) might be a good alternative option for the stock iOS camera app. more…
Logic Pros: What’s new in iOS & Mac music production this week
This is the place to catch up on all the biggest product announcements, hardware, apps, synths, Logic/GarageBand instruments and so much more in the world of iOS/Mac music production. This week we have a new audio mangler from Audio Damage, major updates to Korg Gadget for Mac, the release of the latest Elektron drum machine and much more… more…
Review: Satechi Type-C Pro Hub, the hub Apple should have made
When Apple unveiled the 2016 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, I wasn’t so sure I was ready to go all-in on USB-C. I’m not against using dongles, but the idea of having to carry multiple around was not appealing.
After spending a week with the Satechi Type-C Pro Hub, it has quickly become a staple accessory for me. With its functionality, design, and construction, Satechi built a hub I would expect out of Apple.
9to5Rewards: Belkin Wemo Dimmer Light Switch [Giveaway]
This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Belkin, makers of accessories for iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch and other mobile devices, and the company behind the popular Wemo smart home product line.
Belkin has its brand new Wemo Dimmer switch — a 2017 CES Innovations Award Honoree and Best of CES winner from 9to5Toys — to give away to 9to5Mac readers this week.
WWDC 2017: New Macs, Siri Speaker, iPads, iOS 11, and all the latest rumors
The biggest week of the year for many Apple fans is almost here. The company’s Worldwide Developer Conference officially kicks off on Monday at 10AM PT, and throughout the week we’ve been breaking down everything that’s on the docket.
Now, we’ve compiled all of that information into one big roundup, outlining everything that we expect to see when Tim Cook and other Apple execs grace the stage of the McEnery Convention Center on Monday morning…
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Apple Watch Dock $6, Pad & Quill iPhone Case 20% off, Pagico for Mac $20, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Dock and charge your Apple Watch on Aukey’s $6 Stand (Reg. up to $13)
Pad & Quill leather/wood iPhone 7 cases up to 20% off, starting from $40
Pagico 8.7 for Mac Helps You Focus on the Task at Hand: $20 (Orig. $50)
Apple 13-inch MacBook Air gets a $239 price drop, now $760 shipped
Apple’s 15-inch MacBook Pro 512GB gets a nearly $400 discount for Memorial Day
Apple 9.7-inch iPad Pro Wi-Fi + LTE 32GB $579 shipped (Reg. $729)
Apple’s Great Games for $1 Sale: BADLAND, Assassin’s Creed, many more
- Sid Meier’s Pirates! now matching lowest price ever on App Store: $5 (Reg. $15)
- Star Knight’s action-platforming drops to just $1 on the App Store (Reg. $3)
- Infinity Dungeon Evolution for iOS is now available for free (Reg. $1)
- Slayaway Camp and its Minecraft-like horror gets very first price drop: $2
- Assassin’s Creed Identity for iOS drops to just $1 (Reg. $5)
- The Robot Factory for iOS goes free for very first time (Reg. $4)
Review: VAUX Speaker brings improved sound, portability, and simplicity to the Echo Dot
Hands-on: Logitech’s new MX Master 2S Mouse w/ Flow is remarkable
Review: RDS Nintendo Switch case offers protection from bumps while on-the-go
9to5Rewards: Sphero’s Star Wars BB-8 smartphone-controlled droid [Giveaway]
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
T-Mobile offers a free iPhone SE with purchase of iPhone 7/Plus on installment plans
- Daily Deals: Drobo 5D 5-bay NAS $469, LG 43-inch Smart 4K Ultra HDTV $420, more
- Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals: Sid Meier’s Railroads!, Camera+, more
- Today’s Best Game Deals: Far Cry Primal $20, MGS V + WWE 2K16 $18, more
- Microsoft 12-inch Surface Pro 4 2.4GHz/4GB/128GB goes to $660 (Reg. $850)
- Marvel Digital Comics on Kindle from $1 at Amazon
- Linksys AC1750 Smart 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router $40 (Cert. Refurb, Orig. $127)
- Olala MFi 6000mAh Power Bank w/ built-in Lightning cable $21, more
- Nintendo, PlayStation, adidas & Uber gift cards get rare 10% price drop
- Vantrue discounts its X1 1080p Car Dash Cam to $72 (Reg. $90), more
- Philips Norelco 6800 w/ charger stand + travel pouch $65 (Reg. $85+)
- Today’s Amazon Gold Box has Easton Baseball Bats up to 50% off, from $67
- Runner’s World Magazine: 1 yr for $5.50 or 2 yrs for $10 (Reg. up to $40)
- Magformer Walking Robot Toys up to 50% off, today only at Amazon
- Mongoose 24V Electric Mini Bike for kids $199 shipped (Reg. $250)
- Pick up a new Marriott Mattress Pad for as little as $59, today only at Amazon
- ZTE Axon Pro 32GB 4G Android Smartphone (unlocked) now $180 shipped
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
Tinboard electric skateboard sports premium features at an affordable price
LEGO is now taking preorders for its Boost robotic kits arriving in August
- Tablo upgrades its Dual OTA DVR with on-board storage, smaller footprint
- New Pokémon game for iOS/Android with Nintendo integration coming soon
- LEGO reels in new 2,000 piece Old Fishing Store kit coming this fall
- EverSleep iOS-connected wearable diagnoses sleep issues without a hospital stay
- ASUS unveils 35-inch curved gaming monitor with 200Hz refresh rate
- Prynt Pocket lets you print photos from your iPhone like a Polaroid camera
- Pedego’s Airstream eBike is just as feature-packed as it is stylish
- How-to build your very own LEGO fidget spinner
- DEWALT overhauls Bluetooth Connect system w/ new tools, trackers, more
- Gogoro’s second gen electric scooter has a lower price, same power
- Pokemon’s Magikarp Jump splashes onto iOS and Android for worldwide release
- Makerball is a DIY Pinball Machine that is completely customizable
- IK Multimedia debuts new beast Mac synth w/ Moog, Prophet, Oberheim sampler-instruments
- 8Bitdo rolls out free Nintendo Switch support for all its retro-style controllers
- Two:35 is a computer building kit for kids that can actually get them certification
- DJI’s new $499 Spark drone offers gesture controls, compact design [Gallery]
- Sphero unveils iOS-controlled Lightning McQueen racer for $300
- BIKI is an underwater 4K camera drone that can go wherever you swim
- Belkin intros new line of compact Pocket Power banks starting at $20
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Apple’s AirPort Express Base Station adds AirPlay to your speakers for $69
Twelve South BookArc möd MacBook Stand drops to $40 (Reg. $60)
Twelve South’s HiRise Stand for Apple Watch now $20
AUKEY Mechanical Keyboards 30% off: starting at $25 shipped
Mighty Mac App Bundle includes $130 worth of productivity software for FREE
Leaked iPhone 8 images claim to show rear Touch ID, bezel-less design, more
Another major manufacturer preps accessory for 10.5-inch iPad Pro: Anker
The evidence for a 10.5-inch iPad Pro being launched at WWDC keeps building. We’ve seen a stock reference to a UAG case citing June availability, got a hands-on with a Pelican one, seen photos of several others – and now an Amazon ad has appeared for an Anker screen protector for the as-yet unannounced device.
Amusingly, the product already has two reviews …