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Apple expands Maps imagery collection to Connecticut, new areas of New York & Arizona
For the past two years, Apple has been using vehicles around the United States and other countries to collect data for Apple Maps. Now, the company has further expanded those efforts, deploying a fleet of vans in Connecticut for the first time…
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 some really interesting new virtual gear for Mac including a stylophone-based sampler instrument, the GEM TapeDesk analog console emulator, a completely free Casio VL-1 for your Logic setup and more… more…
This week’s top stories: AAPL earnings, Siri Speaker, iPhone 8 reports, AirPods & Apple Watch sales & more
In this week’s top stories: AAPL earnings, Siri Speaker, iPhone 8 reports, AirPods & Apple Watch sales, and much more.
Delivery.com removes Apple Pay as payment choice for laundry orders, citing problems outside its control
Apple Pay has been expanding at a relatively brisk pace over recent months, with the payment platform expanding to new countries, new apps, and more. This time, however, Apple Pay has actually been removed as a payment option from popular delivery services platform Delivery.com, with the company citing issues out of its control…
Spotify again accuses Apple of abusing its size & acting as a ‘gatekeeper’
Spotify and a handful of other companies are going after Apple with anticompetitive allegations in Europe. According to a new report from the Financial Times, Spotify is accusing Apple and Google of abusing their “privileged position” at the top of the market…
Analyst: iPhone 8 edge-to-edge horizontally, glass back iPhone 7s, AirPods may be bundled with OLED iPhone
In a lengthy report from JPMorgan, the analyst breaks down its latest predictions about the upcoming 2017 iPhone updates.
The ‘modest upgrade’ iPhone 7s models will reportedly use glass blacks in addition to the radical OLED iPhone. It says the OLED display will be edge-to-edge horizontally on the iPhone 8, not vertically (pictures after the jump). The analyst also claims that the iPhone 8 may come bundled with a free pair of wireless AirPods and predicts the total added cost to Apple of all the new technology inside iPhone 8 …
Phil Schiller says voice-only assistants are sometimes convenient, open minded about App Store upgrade pricing in new interview
Indian news network NDTV caught up with Apple’s SVP Marketing Phil Schiller for an interview after his visit to the new App Accelerator in Bengaluru.
The discussion touches on Schiller’s management of App Store and Apple’s developer ecosystem, Swift adoption and his thoughts on voice-only assistants like the Google Home or Amazon Echo. Whilst Schiller would not gave any praise to its competitor’s products, he did say that these kind of devices are convenient in some situations …
Twitter Expands Plans to Stream Live TV Content Non-Stop: This Week in Social Media
Welcome to our weekly edition of what’s hot in social media news. To help you stay up to date with social media, here are some of the news items that caught our attention. What’s New This Week Twitter Announces New Premium Programming Deals for 24/7 Streaming Video Content: Last week, Twitter shared its plans “to air […]
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Facebook plans to launch its TV-like original content starting in June
It is no secret that Facebook has been attempting to get into the TV game. Now, according to a report from Business Insider, Facebook is planning to unveil its plans to enter that market next month with two different formats of video…
Friday 5: my favorite 1Password features for iOS [Video]
Agilebits’ 1Password is a password management app for iOS, Mac and other platforms. I’ve been using 1Password for several years, migrating over from LastPass. In my opinion, there is no better app than 1Password for password and credit card management. In this week’s Friday 5, I explain five of my favorite 1Password features. more…
Spotify launching scannable ‘Spotify Codes’ for easy sharing and discovery
Spotify is launching a new feature called “Spotify Codes” that will generate a unique, QR-like code for anything on Spotify, which the company hopes will be used for sharing and discovery of new music. (via TechCrunch).
How to send voice messages from Apple Watch
Apple Watch lets you easily message other people using dictation for voice-to-text input, but sometimes it’s just easier to send a voice recording to quickly express yourself over iMessage. Here’s how to send voice messages from Apple Watch.
Apple Music may earn exclusive rights to unreleased Prince concert film
What originally began as Tidal exclusives, Prince’s future catalog of work may find its way onto Apple Music. Troy Carter, Spotify executive and Prince’s entertainment estate advisor, is currently negotiating deals to have unreleased footage of the late popstar exclusively available on a music streaming platform. Sources told Billboard that although Carter works for Spotify, the deals are being shopped with music streaming company’s rivals as well.
9to5Rewards: Distil Union’s Wally Case and Wally Ether [Giveaway]
This week’s 9to5Rewards partner is Charleston, South Carolina-based Distil Union. The company offers a thoughtfully crafted selection of products ranging from iPhone cases, slick wallets, to a smartphone/tablet stand. Distil Union is a small business that believes in using design to create better experiences.
The company is offering a choice of its Wally Case or Wally Ether for iPhone to give away to three 9to5Mac readers this week.
Happy Hour Podcast 118 | Disappearing Apple Watch apps, Siri Speaker at WWDC, and AAPL earnings
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the state of watchOS software and disappearing Apple Watch apps, the rumored Siri Speaker possibility expected at WWDC, a wild iPhone 8 launch claim, and Apple’s latest quarterly earnings results. 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.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case $70, Synology 2-Bay NAS $140, Heroes & Castles for iOS $1, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case in multiple colors: $70 (Reg. $99)
Daily Deals: Synology DiskStation 2-bay Network Storage (NAS) $140, Sony Streaming 4K Blu-ray Player $75, more
Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals: Heroes and Castles $1, Block Fortress $1, more
JVC 6.8-inch Apple CarPlay + Android Auto In-Dash Receiver $450 (Reg. $600)
Apple 15-inch 512GB MacBook Pro w/ Touch Bar $399 off
Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 256GB now $279 off
Apple iPhone 6s (manufacturer refurb): 16GB $280, 64GB $340, more
Caterzillar iOS platformer gets very first price drop: $1 (Reg. $3)
- Block Fortress titles for iOS hit lowest price in years: $1 ea
- App Store Free App of the Week: Zip-Zap iOS puzzler goes free for very first time (Reg. up to $2)
- Brothers A Tale of Two Sons for iOS drops to just $3
- Star Wars iMessage Stickers for iOS now 50% off
10 reasons why the Panasonic Lumix GH5 might be my next camera [Video]
9to5Rewards: Spiderlight Backpacker Kit for DSLR, GoPro and more! [Giveaway]
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- Hisense 50-inch 4K Smart UHDTV w/ 4 HDMI ports (refurb) for $322
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- Amazon has you covered w/ $1 HD rentals: Rounders, Lions for Lambs, more
- Today’s Best Game Deals: Resident Evil Origins $15, Xbox Controller Charger $20, more
- Google Home + Philips Hue White & Color Lighting Kit $258 ($314 value)
- NES Classic Controller by Hyperkin hits Amazon all-time low: $8
- Lenovo N22 11.6-inch 4GB Chromebook w/ 802.11ac Wi-Fi: $128 (Orig. $199)
- Get a BJ’s Wholesale Club 90-day trial membership for free
- LEGO Architecture Studio Playset now $108 at Amazon (Reg. $150)
- Up to 40% off jewelry at Amazon, today only: Alexa and Ani, Kate Spade, more
- Black Mountain 3000-Pound Rated Dip Station $32, more
- Braun’s best-selling Wet/Dry Cordless Electric Hair Remover $71
- Momo smart hub sports facial recognition and works with Hue, Nest, more
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GE Sol smart lamp coming this fall with HomeKit and Alexa support
Aero is the portable eBike that folds in 3 seconds, has a 45 mile range
Battle Bay for iOS/Android from the makers of Angry Birds available now
- Loewe bild 9 OLED 4K UHDTV combines mid-century design, high-end tech
- Tregren T-series is the “true” smart garden for your kitchen
- Target launches World of Inspiration Collection in time for Summer
- Acer’s newest 32-inch 4K display is definitely built for professionals
- DJI sees new competitors: Bolt Drone w/ VR hits Kickstarter under $175
- Monoprice unveils Strata Home: affordable Sous Vide cookers, robo vacs and more
- Dreamscreen adds reactive backlighting to your 4K TV and home theater setup
- Zara’s New Beach and Picnic Collection is full of color
- Dreamscreen adds reactive backlighting to your 4K TV and home theater setup
- WaterField drops new Bolt waxed canvas/leather Microsoft Surface bag
- Kobo Aura H20 is a waterproof eReader perfect for days at the beach
- BatteryPro charges your Apple Watch & iPhone on-the-go, save 20% on pre-orders
- Amazon’s Comixology Unlimited service now includes Marvel comics
- LG intros new 43-inch 4K FreeSync display that supports four sources at once
- Watch out HomeKit, Nodez is an affordable smart home solution with Alexa support
- Vive VR Audio Strap add-on from HTC gets official release date
- Outlaw Tracker is a limited edition Porsche-inspired eBike with killer looks
- KUMIITA is a robot that can teach your child programming
- ALL-Controller supports your Xbox One, PS4 and iOS/Android devices
- Lou Board is the ultimate electric skateboard, designed for power
- aGlass adds VR eye-tracking, graphics upgrades to HTC Vive
- Best Console Releases for May: Prey, Injustice 2, Fire Emblem, more
- Logitech’s new Universal Folio keyboard case fits all iPads and Android tablets
- Nintendo New 2DS XL handheld release date + more [Video]
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Herman Miller 15% off sale delivers rare discounts, free shipping
Hootoo Shuttle USB-C Hub adds 3 USB-A ports & more to your MacBook for $30
Lexar microSD to Lightning Card Reader for iPhones $15 (Reg. $25)
Amazon Echo with new design and touchscreen reportedly revealed in leaked image
While Apple is rumored to announce a Siri Speaker at WWDC aimed as a high-end Echo competitor, Amazon is readying an Alexa device with a built-in display. In a leaked image, the new device is more monolithic, featuring a touchscreen and possibly a camera.
Warren Buffet not bothered by ‘a lot of people waiting’ for iPhone 8 [Video]
Warren Buffet isn’t shaken by Apple’s iPhone numbers from last quarter. Despite a slight dip in sales year-over-year, the billionaire investor says he believes $AAPL is priced appropriately to buy now and there are ‘a lot of people waiting’ to buy the next iPhone.