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In this week’s episode of Logic Pros, we are taking a look at the new Unique iOS synth from Sugar-Bytes. The company has been making some of the most wild audio effects processors and instruments for quite some time now. Turnado, Effectrix, Artillery and the more recent Looperator provide some of the most interesting and crazy beat slicing/glitch effects out there. We got some awesome news last week when Sugar-Bytes released Unique for iPhone and iPad. This isn’t some hacked-up port or a thinned out version either. This is now one of the best dual-oscillator analog synths on the platform. As a long-time user of the company’s products, I couldn’t wait to go hands on with Unique for iOS. more…

EduTech is a 9to5Mac weekly series that focuses on technology’s application in education, lower and higher level, both for productivity and enjoyment. If you have suggestions for topics or specific questions you’d like to see answered, feel free to let me know. Catch up on past installments here. 

As schools around the country start to head into summer break, there comes the eternal question of how students should spend their spend time and energy. While some may opt for summer classes, it’s important for those who don’t that they put at least a little effort towards keeping their minds sharp.

Read on for a handful of apps that make it fun and engaging to keep your knowledge up right on your iOS device…

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One of the headlining aspects of Apple Music when it launched in 2015 was its three-month free trial, allowing users a lengthy amount of time to try the service before agreeing to subscribe. This week, however, Apple has seemingly stopped offering the three-month free trial in Australia, Spain, and Switzerland…

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Earlier this year, we told you about a functioning Apple-1 computer that would go up for auction in Germany on May 20th. As planned, the auction took place yesterday and brought in $130,000, far less than initial expectations…

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Earlier this week, we saw the first set of press images from Apple’s new Apple Park headquarters emerge as work continues on the campus. Now, Duncan Sinfield is back with his latest flyover video of Apple Park, taking us on a gorgeous sunset tour of the new spaceship building…

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Apple is again said to make a visit to the White House in the coming weeks. According to a new report from Recode, Apple is among a handful of companies who will meet with White House officials next week to discuss modernization, big data, and high-skilled immigration…

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Apple is again said to make a visit to the White House in the coming weeks. According to a new report from Recode, Apple is among a handful of companies who will meet with White House officials next week to discuss modernization, big data, and high-skilled immigration…

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Apple is expected to launch three new iPhone models this year, two iterative updates with similar industrial designs to iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and one major radical new phone tentatively dubbed ‘iPhone 8’.

A new set of photos have surfaced on Weibo purporting to show molds for all three of the new phones. They don’t really reveal anything what we haven’t seen rumored before, but it’s interesting to see the new size in context. More photos after the jump …

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In this week’s top stories: iOS 10.3.2 arrives alongside 10.3.3 beta, iPhone 8 renders, Apple Watch news, Apple plans hardware updates for WWDC, and much more.

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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.

It’s Moogfest 2017 this week. That means we are getting some brand new hardware from the company and it didn’t disappoint. The latest Dave Smith polysynth is now shipping, more interesting Mac/iOS synths hit the market and some sweet deals on production apps are all on the bill this week… more…

The idea of a ‘smart straps’ platform for Apple Watch has been floating around for a while now. It’s something that other smartwatch makers have done and Apple itself has explored in patents. And this month there have been a few hints that make the prospect of smart bands a little more exciting with multiple reports saying Apple has been working on and testing blood sugar tracking technology for diabetes treatment…

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Apple earlier this month launched a new website and video series focused on helping users get the most out of their iPhone cameras, and today the company has further expanded the series with four new how-to videos…

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Russian software company ElcomSoft has made headlines in the past for making discoveries related to how Apple handles cloud data. Now, the company claims that Apple is holding onto deleted notes well past the thirty-day grace period during which they’re kept in the “Recently Deleted” folder…

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Yesterday Cultured Code released the long-awaited update to Things 2, aptly entitled Things 3. The third edition of Things features a significant design overhaul, and fundamentally changes the way you interact with the app’s many features. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough inside for a look at some of the app’s best new additions. more…

Twitter announced earlier this year that its micro video sharing service Vine would transition into a simple camera app. Despite the transition, however, Twitter today is alerting Vine users that a bug briefly made phone numbers and emails associated with Vine accounts publicly visible…

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This week’s 9to5Rewards comes from Twelve South, who is partnering with us to give away two of its new ActionSleeve Armbands for Apple Watch.

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Apple iPhone 6s (manufacturer refurb): 16GB $280, 64GB $340, more

Bose SoundLink Mini Series I Bluetooth speaker for $130 shipped (refurb, Orig. $200)

Koogeek Smart Socket HomeKit-enabled Light Bulb Adapter: $30 (Reg. $40)

Best Buy discounts newest iPad to $300, 128GB marked down to $400

eBay takes 20% off tech over $25: iPad mini 2 32GB $184, more

Save $249 on Apple’s sleek 13-inch MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar

Apple’s non-Touch Bar 13-inch MacBook Pro on sale from $1,280

Apple iPhone 6s Plus 64GB GSM Unlocked in multiple colors for $550

iPhone 7 BOGO Free Sale at Sprint

App Store Free App of the Week: Eggggg platformer free for very first time (Reg. $3)

• Knots 3D for iOS free for first time in nearly a year (Reg. $2)
• TopScanner PDF app for iPhone and iPad now available for free (Reg. $2)
• Weirdwood Manor iOS storybook puzzler free for first time in nearly a year
• Cut the Buttons HD for iPad now just $1 on the App Store
• Wrestle Jump’s hilarious iOS local 2-player action free for first time in years

9to5Rewards: Elago’s W3 and W4 Apple Watch Stands [Giveaway]

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Yamaha’s feature-packed 7.2-Ch 4K A/V Receiver w/ AirPlay $435 (Reg. $600)

• Aomais Sport II Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker just $37 shipped (Reg. $50)
• Smartphone Accessories: iClever BoostCube+ 24W Dual USB Wall Charger $7, more
• Linksys Tri-band Smart 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router for $70 shipped (refurb, Orig. $330)
• Osprey Farpoint 55 Travel Backpack goes to $135 at Amazon (Reg. $180)
• Breville’s Oracle Espresso Machine is $800 off for today only
• Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals: True Skate, Weirdwood Manor, more
• Today’s Best Game Deals: LEGO City Undercover Switch $40, more
• DJI Phantom 4 Drone w/ 4K Camera (refurb) direct from the manufacturer: $729
• Under Armour gear highlights today’s Amazon Gold Box, priced from $10
• Print, scan, copy and more on Ricoh’s Wireless Color Laser Printer: $135 (Reg. $180)
• Linksys and Arris SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modems cut rental fees starting at $20
• Daily Deals: Sphero SPRK+ STEM Robot $83, Belkin WeMo Light Switch $15, more
• BJ’s 1-Year Membership lets you save on groceries and more for $25 (50% off)
• Fallout 4 Vault Dweller’s Official Strategy Guide from $10 (Reg. $20+)
• Gap takes 40% off sitewide for today only: save on new summer styles, more
• George Foreman Quesadilla Maker for $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $22)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

Atomos Ninja Inferno: A great way to speed up your Panasonic GH5 workflow [Video]

LEGO’s latest is a massive 2,800-piece Minecraft Mountain Cave set

WATTS is the customizable battery backup system meant to fit any home

• Kanex debuts new GoPower Magnetic Charging Apple Watch Stand, more
• BOSON Building Blocks bring LEGOs and other projects to Life!
• Amazon upgrades Fire tablet lineup w/ thinner design and new features [Deal]
• Nanoleaf ditches the smartphone with its 12-sided Aurora Remote
• Moog unveils the new limited edition Subsequent 37 CV synth
• The Witcher takes on Game of Thrones with new Netflix series
• Alexa-enabled 4K TVs from Westinghouse hit w/ Fire OS built-in
• Apogee Control now comes free w/ Element 88 Thunderbolt interfaces
• Jammy: the new portable iOS-connected smart guitar with telescopic neck
• Mophie’s new Galaxy S8/S8+ cases add up to 3,300mAh of extra power for $99, available now
• Arckit lets you build custom model cityscapes easier than LEGO
• Polk’s new Chromecast-powered MagniFi soundbar offers 5.1-Ch. surround sound
• Gather tames your desk’s clutter with a stylish and modular organizer
• The Daymak C5 Blast is the “fastest Go-Kart the world has ever seen”
• SolarGaps window blinds hide built-in solar panels, helps renters save on utilities
• Elgato’s Stream Deck brings broadcast-level control to your Twitch stream
• Nike’s new Air Jordan 13 Golf brings iconic retro style to the course
• LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 release date and more [Video]
• VRgluv will change the future of VR for the better
• The ClayXYZ 3D Printer lets anyone create ceramic artwork easily and affordably
• Samson Q2U Podcasting Mic Bundle hits today for under $60
• Nike’s new iPhone 7 cases have Air Force 1 and Roshe designs
• TCL just introduced a line of affordable 4K Roku TVs with Dolby Vision HDR
• Nintendo Switch gets a complete Super Famicom makeover

MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:

Anker iPhone 7 and Galaxy S8 Minimal Cases in multiple colors $3 (Reg. $10+)

Samsung Gear IconX Cord-free Earbuds w/ 4GB storage $75 shipped

Add a HomeKit-enabled Koogeek Smart Plug to your setup for $24 (Reg. $30)

Blue Yeti Blackout Microphone + Watch Dogs 2 for PC: $90 (Reg. $140)

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