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Do you want to use Snapchat for business? Wondering how to incorporate your brand into live stories? To explore how to use Periscope and Snapchat for business, I interview John Kapos. More About This Show The Social Media Marketing podcast is an on-demand talk radio show from Social Media Examiner. It’s designed to help busy […]
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How Slack Became The Fastest Growing Business App of All Time [Infographic]
The Ministry of Magic in “Harry Potter” used enchanted paper airplanes. The offices of Sterling Cooper in “Mad Men” used secretaries. Today’s modern (and nonfiction) offices rely increasingly on messaging apps for inter-office communcation.
One such app is Slack, a real-time messaging app that’s currently used by more than 90,000 different companies. Slack skyrocketed in popularity, making it the fastest-growing workplace software application ever.There are many reasons Slack has 500,000 daily active users and counting, including the folks here at HubSpot. At its core, Slack offers direct messaging and chat rooms for individuals and teams, but takes its software further with a one-stop shop for better productivity at work. Slack offers an archive of team- and company-wide communication, as well as integrations with other bots and apps you may already be using — think Google Drive, Trello, and GrowthBot.
Check out this infographic from the folks at SurePayroll to read more about how Slack came to be so widely used. Learn more about its features and tricks to help you have a more productive work day.
Hours after release, Super Mario Run is top free and top grossing app
Earlier today, the highly anticipated first ever Mario game for iPad and iPhone hit the App Store. Dubbed Super Mario Run, the app has rocketed to the top of both the free chart and top grossing chart on the App Store in the hours following its release.
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Video roundup: Unboxing and hands-on with Apple’s truly wireless AirPods
As AirPods finally start shipping to customers this evening, a handful of new videos from reviewers have gone live. While early reviews were first posted back in September, these reviews go into a bit more detail and show off the final, consumer-ready version of Apple’s truly wireless earbuds.
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Nike+ Run Club app updated w/ greater iPhone independence for Apple Watch, battery improvements
Nike today is rolling out an update to its Nike+ Run Club app on iOS that brings a host of changes and new features. The update brings the app to version 5.3.0 and is especially notable now that the Apple Watch Nike+ is available.
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Apple begins charging customer credit cards for AirPods ahead of shipping
According to a handful of customers who placed their order early on Tuesday morning, Apple has started charging the credit cards of customers who ordered AirPods. While orders have yet to start shipping, users beginning to be charged suggests that shipments will begin sooner rather than later.
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Gene Munster, who (in)famously predicted an Apple TV set for years, is leaving Piper Jaffray to start a VC firm
PSA: You’ll be able to try your luck at buying AirPods in Apple Stores starting Monday
Apple finally released its truly wireless AirPods earlier this week, nearly a month later than initially expected. Within an hour of becoming available, however, stock started to run low and shipping times slipped into 2017. If you’re still set on obtaining AirPods before we ring in the new year, it looks like you’ll have a few more opportunities to do so…
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Review: PhotoFast offers the first MFi drive w/ Lightning, USB-C, USB-A, micro-USB & direct YouTube downloads
I’ve reviewed a lot of Lightning thumb drives in the past, which allow you to transfer and stream files from the drive directly to an iPhone or iPad with a built-in Lightning connector and companion app. On the other end is usually a USB-A connector to do the same on your Mac or PC, but this new Lightning drive from PhotoFast also offers USB-C for new MacBook and MacBook Pro users AND micro-USB, making for a complete solution that will let you transfer files between all of your devices.
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Gift Guide: Tech (and more) to buy for college kids that will help them have fun & be productive
Earlier this week I shared by personal gift guide for the Apple fans in your life, suggesting products like iPhone cases, drones, HomeKit accessories, and much more. This time around, I’m sharing apps and products that will be greatly appreciated by the Apple-loving students in your life this holiday season…
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Apple Watch Series 2 holiday advertising continues with more ‘Go’ mini promos
Google Motion Stills updated w/ motion tracking text, super-resolution videos, & cinemagraphs
Following new features for Google’s other photo apps this morning, Motion Stills is getting a major update that allows you to add text that tracks an object in a video, super-resolution videos, and automatic cinemagraphs.
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Happy Hour Podcast 098 | AirPods finally available, macOS removes battery time estimates, more
This week Benjamin and Zac discuss AirPods going on sale after a six week delay, MacBook Pro battery life and the removal of estimated time remaining, dedicated camera ergonomics in the age of the iPhone, 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: Amazon Logitech Accessory Sale, Bose Solo 5 Sound System $220, TP-Link Networking deals from $19, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Logitech Gold Box has everything: Wireless Mice $9, Keyboards $19, Headsets $15, 1080P Webcam $50, more
Take your TV audio up a notch: Bose Solo 5 Sound System w/ mounting kit $220 shipped ($274 value)
Time to upgrade the network w/ TP-Link 40% off Gold Box! Archer 802.11ac Router: $50, Cable Modem: $35, much more
B&H offers up to $200 discounts on Apple’s latest 27-inch Retina 5K iMac, prices from $1,630 shipped (Tax in NY only)
Apple’s 12-inch MacBook is up to $200 off right now at B&H (Tax NY only) and Amazon, prices start at $1,199 shipped
Cross that iPad off your holiday shopping list: iPad Air 2 $300 (Reg. $399), 9.7-inch iPad Pro from $450 (Reg. $599)
9TO5TOYS PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2016: Amazon’s Echo Dot changes your life for $40
9TO5TOYS PRODUCT OF THE YEAR 2016:Amazon drops its entire Echo lineup back down to Black Friday pricing: Dot $40, Tap $90, Echo $140
You clearly need more goats in your life this holiday season, so grab Goat Simulator on iOS while it’s free (Reg. $5)
- DuckTales Remastered for iOS now matching its all-time low at $1 (Reg. up to $10)
- App Store Free App of the Week: Linia minimal puzzler goes free for the first time (Reg. $4)
- The Amazing Spider-Man 1 & 2 for iOS get rare price drops: $1 ea. (Reg. $7)
9to5Toys Gift Guide: The best tech accessories for any car or truck – Bluetooth adapter, USB Jump Starter, Dash Cam & 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:
Monitor Deals: LG 34-inch UltraWide IPS w/ USB 3.0, HDMI, Thunderbolt $549 shipped (Orig. $899), more
Rarely Discounted Gift Cards up to 20% off: Foot Locker, Cabela’s, Under Armour, Columbia, Champs, Saks, Oshkosh + many more
- Best Desktop Speakers ever for $110 shipped: 200W Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX
- Daily Deals: APC Back-UPS 8-Outlet UPS Battery Backup $40, more
- ASUS TM-AC1900 Wireless-AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Router $59 (Reg. $170)
- YI’s 4K Action Camera brings GoPro features for much less: $200 shipped (Reg. $250)
- Lowest wireless headset price ever! <$9 Prime shipped
- Anker Bluetooth SoundBuds for less than $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $36), more
- Games/Apps: Destiny $25, PS4 Slim bundle + $25 GC $250, iOS freebies, more
- Google Express: two-day delivery (or faster!), free for six months ($60 value)
MORE DEALS STILL LIVE:
Smartphone Accessories: Aukey QC 3.0 20000mAh Power Bank w/ Lightning Input $30 Prime shipped, more
SanDisk’s iXpand Lightning Flash Drive: $50 shipped (Reg. $60)
Score 20% off at Pad & Quill on its iPhone and Apple Watch Accessories
Great stocking stuffer! Caseology cases for iPhone 6/s/7/Plus, Pixel, and more from $4 shipped
Pick up a new Spigen iPad Pro Smart Cover-Style Stand/Case: 9.7-inch $6.50, more
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Apple will offer AirPod replacements for $69 if you lose one, & battery replacements for a fee
Super Mario Run is now available in the App Store for iPhone and iPad, free download with $9.99 in-app purchase
The first ever Mario game for iPhone has launched to much fanfare from Nintendo and Apple. Download Super Mario Run from the App Store now, optimized for gameplay on both iPhone and iPad. Super Mario Run is a one button 2D platformer. Mario automatically runs through the level, players press the screen to make him jump onto ledges, avoid enemies and collect coins.
For free, the game includes a selection of levels as a trial; the full game content can be unlocked with a one-time $9.99 In-App Purchase. We’ve got a walkthrough of the three different modes and a raft of screenshots after the jump to give you a taste of what the game has to offer before you play …
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Twelve South releases new BookBook and Journal cases for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus just in time for Christmas
Twelve South has announced that their popular BookBook iPhone cases are now available today for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. They are sold for $59.99 shipped, with delivery as soon as December 19 from Amazon with black and brown color options.
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Deliveries package tracking app gains iOS 10 rich notifications & sticker pack, watchOS 3 and macOS Sierra support
Just in time for holiday package tracking, Junecloud has released version the 8.0 of their packaging delivery tracking app Deliveries. Today’s update brings more support for iOS 10 and watchOS 3, with detailed notifications thanks to iOS 10’s 3D Touch features, and much more.
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