Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290Review: Tt eSports Contour Made-for-iPhone/iPad/Apple TV game controller
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">It’s been a while since we’ve checked in on the state of iPhone and iPad controllers, but I have seen some improvements since <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2014/01/16/inside-apples-mfi-game-controller-program-why-the-current-crop-of-controllers-arent-up-to-snuff/"><span class="s2">we first covered some of the shortcomings</span></a> with the early batch of game controllers that came out under Apple’s Made-for-iPhone licensing program. Today I’m taking a look at the new Tt eSports Contour MFi controller, a new $65 option that includes a classic Xbox-style design and a built-in stand to hold your iPhone and turn it into a true handheld game console.</span></p>
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<h2>TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:</h2>
<h3><em>Last Call Updates:</em></h3>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-aukey-anker-deals/fitbit-charge-activity-tracker/" rel="attachment wp-att-421817"><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421817" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/fitbit-charge-activity-tracker.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="fitbit-charge-activity-tracker" width="1000" height="500" /></a></p>
<h3>Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity & Sleep Tracker: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/fitbit-charge-tracker/"><strong>$75 shipped</strong> (Reg. $100)</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>This TP-Link 802.11n Wireless Travel Router is a no-brainer at <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/tp-link-travel-router-deal/">$8 shipped (Orig. $40)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/bel-bel-segway-ninebot/">Bel & Bel mixes a Segway and Vespa</a> for the “world’s first” self-balancing scooter</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/nintendo-star-fox-kirby-monster-hunter-amiibo/">Nintendo announces new Star Fox game</a>, Kirby Robobot, Monster Hunter Generations, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/nintendo-star-fox-kirby-monster-hunter-amiibo/">more</a></li>
<li>Sports/Fitness: Franklin Portable Soccer Net <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/franklin-portable-soccer-net-kershaw-blackwash-knife/">$33 (Orig. $45)</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/franklin-portable-soccer-net-kershaw-blackwash-knife/">more</a></li>
<li>Sylvania 60W Equivalent Dimmable LED Bulb with Wi-Fi <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/sylvania-60w-equivalent-dimmable-led-bulb-with-wi-fi-10-in-store-pickup-reg-20/">$10 in-store pickup (Reg. $20)</a></li>
<li>Home: OxyLED’s best selling wall sconce light <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/oxyled-wall-sconce-light-dewalt-cordless-compact-drill/">$10 (Orig. $20)</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/oxyled-wall-sconce-light-dewalt-cordless-compact-drill/">more</a></li>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><blockquote class='twitter-tweet tw-align-center' lang='en'><p>Apple-Cert MFi iPhone 6/s 3100mAh battery cases 4.2/5 star rated: $18 Prime shipped
<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/trianium-3100mah-iphone-6s-mfi-battery-case/"> 9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/tri…</a> <a href="https://t.co/DlpWOBShGF" rel="nofollow">https://t.co/DlpWOBShGF</a></p>— <br />9to5Toys (@9to5toys) <a href='http://twitter.com/#!/9to5toys/status/705827451650359296' data-datetime='2016-03-04T18:49:12+00:00'>March 04, 2016</a></blockquote></span></p>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-aukey-anker-deals/aukey-20000mah-portable-charger-external-battery-power-bank-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-421777"><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421777" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/aukey-20000mah-portable-charger-external-battery-power-bank.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="aukey-20000mah-portable-charger-external-battery-power-bank" width="1000" height="500" /></a></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/aukey-20000mah-usb-power-bank-and-flashlight-wlightning-and-microusb-inputs-25-prime-shipped/">Aukey 20000mAh USB Power Bank</a> and flashlight w/Lightning and MicroUSB inputs: <strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/aukey-20000mah-usb-power-bank-and-flashlight-wlightning-and-microusb-inputs-25-prime-shipped/">$25</a></strong></h3>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-aukey-anker-deals/anker-powercore-speaker/" rel="attachment wp-att-421778"><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421778" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/anker-powercore-speaker.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="anker-powercore-speaker" width="1000" height="500" /></a></p>
<h3>Anker SoundCore Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker w/ 24-hour battery life: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/anker-soundcore-bluetooth-speaker/"><strong>$30 Prime shipped</strong> (Reg. $40)</a></h3>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-aukey-anker-deals/dr-suess-cat-hat-app-store-promo-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-421779"><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421779" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/dr-suess-cat-hat-app-store-promo-3.png?w=1000&h=500" alt="dr-suess-cat-hat-app-store-promo-3" width="1000" height="500" /></a></p>
<h3>Dr. Seuss Birthday iOS/Android App Sale <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/dr-seuss-birthday-ios-android-app-sale/">from <strong>$1 ea</strong></a>: The Lorax, One Fish Two Fish, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/dr-seuss-birthday-ios-android-app-sale/">more</a></h3>
<h3>App Store Free App of the Week: Toca Kitchen 2 <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/app-store-free-app-week-toca-kitchen-2/">goes <strong>free</strong> for the first time ($2 value)</a></h3>
<h3>The highly rated LIMBO puzzle-platformer for iOS drops to <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/limbo-puzzle-platformer-ios-sale/"><strong>just $1</strong> (Reg. $5)</a></h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421638" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/macbook-pro-retina.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="macbook-pro-retina" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.9GHz/8GB/512GB <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-13-inch-retina-macbook-pro-newest-version/"><strong>$1,500</strong> (Reg. $1,799)</a></h3>
<h3>13-inch MacBook Air (newest) 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/apple-13-inch-macbook-air-1-6ghz4gb256gb/"><strong>$950</strong> (Reg. $1,199)</a></h3>
<h3>13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-13-inch-retina-macbook-pro-newest-version/"><strong>$1,200</strong> (Reg. $1,499)</a></h3>
<h3>12-inch MacBook now <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/26/apple-12-inch-macbook-extra-savings/"><strong>$300 off</strong>:</a> 256GB <strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/26/apple-12-inch-macbook-extra-savings/">$1,000</a></strong>, 512GB <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/26/apple-12-inch-macbook-extra-savings/"><strong>$1,300</strong> + extra <strong>$50</strong> savings w/ .edu email</a></h3>
<h3>Apple Mac Pro 12-core Xeon/64GB/1TB: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/23/apple-mac-pro-macbooks/"><strong>$8,799</strong> (Reg. $9,599), <strong>more</strong></a></h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421100" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/ipad-pro1.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="ipad-pro1" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-32gb-wi-fi/"><strong>$930</strong> shipped (Reg. $1,079)</a></h3>
<h3>Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-32gb-wi-fi/"><strong>$800</strong> shipped (Reg. $949)</a></h3>
<h3>Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-32gb-wi-fi/"><strong>$695</strong> shipped (Reg. $799)</a></h3>
<h3><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421484" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/throne-watch-band-giveaway.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="throne-watch-band-giveaway" width="1000" height="500" /></h3>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/throne-apple-watch-band-giveaway/">Giveaway:</a> Outfit your Apple Watch with one of Throne’s <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/throne-apple-watch-band-giveaway/">handmade leather bands ($330 value)</a></h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-421105" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/anker-powercore-jump-flashlight-deal1.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="anker-powercore-jump-flashlight-deal1" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>This emergency flashlight can charge your phone, start your car, or help you break out of it: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/this-emergency-flashlight-can-charge-your-phone-start-your-car-or-help-you-break-out-of-it-80-shipped/"><strong>$80</strong> shipped</a></h3>
<h2>MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:</h2>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-aukey-anker-deals/cve-inateck-cases/" rel="attachment wp-att-421780"><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421780" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/cve-inateck-cases.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="cve-inateck-cases" width="1000" height="500" /></a></p>
<h3>iPhone 6s, iPad Air 2 and Galaxy S7/Edge cases in a variety of styles/colors <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/iphone6s-ipad-air-2-galaxy-case-deals/">from <strong>$4.50 shipped</strong></a></h3>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-aukey-anker-deals/tvos/" rel="attachment wp-att-421781"><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-421781" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/tvos.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="tvOS" width="1000" height="500" /></a></p>
<h3>tvOS App & Game Coding Bundle teaches development for Apple TV: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/tvos-app-game-coding-bundle-teaches-development-for-apple-tv-29-orig-654/"><strong>$29</strong> (Orig. $654)</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Manage your home theater w/ Logitech’s Harmony Control for $94 shipped (Reg. $135+)</li>
<li>Games/Apps: Monster Hunter 4 on 3DS <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/monster-hunter-amiibo-star-fox-zero-freebies/">$20</a>, amiibo <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/monster-hunter-amiibo-star-fox-zero-freebies/">from $10</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/monster-hunter-amiibo-star-fox-zero-freebies/">freebies</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/monster-hunter-amiibo-star-fox-zero-freebies/">more</a></li>
<li>Sennheiser Headphones: CX475 In-Ear <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/sennheiser-headphone-deals/">$20 (Reg. $30+)</a>, HD518 On-Ear <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/sennheiser-headphone-deals/">$50</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/sennheiser-headphone-deals/">more</a></li>
<li>Daily Deals: 2-pack Motorola HD Home Monitoring Cameras <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/daily-deals-2-pack-motorola-hd-home-monitoring-cameras/">$115</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/daily-deals-2-pack-motorola-hd-home-monitoring-cameras/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/samsung-pay-wireless-charger-offer/">Free wireless charger</a> with new Samsung Pay activation (up to $50 value)</li>
<li>Sierra Trading Post Clearance <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/sierra-trading-post-clearance/">up to 90% off</a>: Trespass Qikpac Waterproof Jacket <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/sierra-trading-post-clearance/">$30</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/sierra-trading-post-clearance/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/save-on-any-movie-rental-the-good-dinosaur-creed-spectre/">Save 50% on any movie rental</a> including new releases: The Good Dinosaur, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/04/save-on-any-movie-rental-the-good-dinosaur-creed-spectre/">more</a></li>
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<h2>MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:</h2>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-aukey-anker-deals/toshiba-hdtv-deal/" rel="attachment wp-att-421776"><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421776" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/toshiba-hdtv-deal.png?w=1000&h=500" alt="toshiba-hdtv-deal" width="1000" height="500" /></a></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/tcl-roku-hdtv-deal/">HDTVs:</a> Toshiba 49″ 1080P: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/tcl-roku-hdtv-deal/"><strong>$280 shipped</strong>,</a> Changhong 49-inch 4K: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/tcl-roku-hdtv-deal/"><strong>$299</strong>,</a> Roku 50″: <strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/tcl-roku-hdtv-deal/">$350</a></strong></h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421478" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/arris-surfboard-docsis-3-0-cable-modem.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="arris-surfboard-docsis-3-0-cable-modem" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/how-to-save-up-to-10month-on-your-cable-bill-by-buying-this-40-docsis-3-0-modem/">How-to: Save up to <strong>$10/month</strong></a> on your cable bill by buying this<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/how-to-save-up-to-10month-on-your-cable-bill-by-buying-this-40-docsis-3-0-modem/"> <strong>$40</strong> DOCSIS 3.0 Modem</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook 2 2.16GHz/4GB/16GB SSD: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/samsung-chromebook-2-deals/">$199 shipped (Reg. $279)</a></li>
<li>Logitech’s popular MX Mouse lineup is <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/logitech-anywhere-mouse-deals/">on sale today:</a> Anywhere 2 <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/logitech-anywhere-mouse-deals/">$62 (Reg. $70+)</a></li>
<li>Snag one of these discounted HDTV antennas<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/discounted-hdtv-antennas-finally-cut-the-cord/">,</a> deals from <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/discounted-hdtv-antennas-finally-cut-the-cord/">$13 Prime shipped</a></li>
<li>Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio Over-the-Ear Wired Headphones <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/beats-by-dr-dre-beats-studio/">$150 shipped (Orig. $300)</a></li>
<li>Macphun’s Intensify CK (Pro) image manipulation app for Mac: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/macphun-intensify-pro-mac-app-sale/">$40 (Reg. $60)</a></li>
<li>Boost your productivity on the road w/ these Bluetooth keyboards <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/bluetooth-keyboard-deals/">from $14</a></li>
<li>Amazon coupon: Get <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/amazon-mens-shaving-supplies-hair-care-products-cologne-more/">$25 back when you spend $50</a> on shaving supplies, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/amazon-mens-shaving-supplies-hair-care-products-cologne-more/">more</a></li>
<li>GreenWorks 13 Amp 21-inch Lawn Mower for <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/greenworks-13-amp-21-inch-lawn-mower/">$140 shipped (Orig. $240)</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/greenworks-13-amp-21-inch-lawn-mower/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/anker-powercore-battery-deal/">Save 25%</a> on Anker’s 20000mAh PowerCore battery: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/anker-powercore-battery-deal/">$30 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)</a></li>
<li>Trianium 3100mAh iPhone 6/s MFi Battery Case: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/trianium-3100mah-iphone-6s-mfi-battery-case/">$18 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/f-color-lightning-microusb-cable-deals/">MFi Apple-Certified Lightning + microUSB Braided Cables:</a> 6-foot $13.50, more</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/sandisk-microusb-ixpand-deals/">SanDisk Mobile Storage:</a> 200GB microSD card <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/sandisk-microusb-ixpand-deals/">$80 (Reg. $100), more</a></li>
<li>LG Smartwatches: Urbane w/ HRM in gold or silver <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/lg-smartwatch-urbane-hrm/">$180 shipped (Reg. $230+), more</a></li>
<li>Paracord Survival Bracelet/Knife/Fire Starter: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/survival-paracord-bracelet/">$4 Prime shipped (Reg. $6)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/media-black-mass-jurassic-world/">Media – HD downloads:</a> Black Mass <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/media-black-mass-jurassic-world/">$10,</a> Jurassic World <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/media-black-mass-jurassic-world/">$10</a></li>
<li>$100 Toys R Us Gift Card for just <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/toys-r-us-gift-card-email-delivery-from-paypal/">$85 w/ email delivery from PayPal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/kindle-first-books-march/">Kindle First eBook freebies for March:</a> The Big Fear, more</li>
<li>Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 5.5-inch (Unlocked) <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/alcatel-onetouch-idol-3-for-179/">for $179 shipped (Reg. $249)</a></li>
<li>LG 20W Bluetooth Speakers: P7 <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/lg-music-flow-deals/">$55 (Reg. $115), more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/24/free-ps-plus-games-march/">Free PS Plus Games for March</a>: Broforce, Galak-Z, Super Stardust HD, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/24/free-ps-plus-games-march/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/23/xbox-live-games-gold-march/">Free Xbox Live Gold Games for March</a>: Borderlands, Lords of the Fallen, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/23/xbox-live-games-gold-march/">more</a></li>
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<h2>NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:</h2>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421618" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/feature-smallstrongsmart.jpg?w=1000&h=428" alt="feature-smallstrongsmart" width="1000" height="428" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/affordable-echo-dot-amazon-tap-deals/">Amazon launches</a> more affordable Echo Dot and Amazon Tap Bluetooth speaker</h3>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/9to5toys-lunch-break-aukey-anker-deals/new-normal-headphones-lifestyle/" rel="attachment wp-att-421775"><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: Aukey Power Bank w/ Lightning input $25, Anker Bluetooth Speaker $30, Dr. Suess iOS Sale, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421775" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/new-normal-headphones-lifestyle.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="new-normal-headphones-lifestyle" width="1000" height="500" /></a></p>
<h3>New Normal blends <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/new-normal-headphones/">style and <strong>PowerBeats-like design</strong></a> for a new take on wireless earbuds</h3>
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<li>Disney finally shares Blu-ray combo pack release <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/disney-star-wars-force-awakens-blu-ray/">details for Star Wars: The Force Awakens</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/lego-minecraft-spring-2016/">LEGO</a> releases four new Minecraft sets</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/calendar-watch-kickstarter/">This attractive Kickstarter timepiece</a> blocks out your schedule on its watch face</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/dji-phantom-4-release/">DJI’s Phantom 4 drone is coming later this month</a> with a new obstacle avoidance system</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/grovemade-macbook-dock/">Grovemade’s new wooden MacBook Dock</a> offers a Made in America home for your device</li>
<li>Brooklyn’s own Grado Labs introduces its <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/grado-labs-ige-release/">first Made for iPhone earbuds w/ Siri control</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/playstation-vue-gains-two-major-networks-cuts-pricing/">Sony’s PlayStation Vue TV</a> service adds two major networks, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/playstation-vue-gains-two-major-networks-cuts-pricing/">pricing slashed by $10</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/brita-infinity-amazon-dash/">Brita’s new Wi-Fi Infinity water pitcher</a> automatically orders new filters from Amazon</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/raspberry-pi-3-release/">Raspberry Pi 3 hits with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth</a> after four long years</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/20/audioengine-hd6-bluetooth-review/">Review:</a> Audioengine turns it up to 11 with its newest Bluetooth HD6 powered speakers</li>
<li>Zepp partners with Old Hickory for a <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/zepp-old-hickory-baseball-bat/">new smartphone-connected baseball bat</a></li>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/final-cut-pro-x-getting-started-library-events-project-management-organization-video/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 16:08:31 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/final-cut-pro-x-timeline-image.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=563" /></div>
<p>Final Cut Pro X has gone through a lot of changes since it <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2011/06/21/apple-rolls-out-final-cut-pro-x-motion/">first debuted as a reboot back in 2011</a>. Since then, the app has grown up significantly, but it’s been able to retain its relatively low barrier to entry in the process. Final Cut Pro X is remarkably simple to learn, but it has a fairly high ceiling for growth.</p>
<p>In this initial tutorial, I’m going to cover some of the basics about one of the fundamental aspects of Final Cut Pro X: library management. Knowing how Libraries are created and what they contain is extremely important. It’s one of the first steps in really getting to know Final Cut Pro X. <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/final-cut-pro-x-getting-started-library-events-project-management-organization-video/#more-420394" class="more-link">more…</a></p><br />Filed under: <a href='http://9to5mac.com/category/how-to-2/'>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/review-zand-ipad-desk-stand/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:32:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/2016-01-22-15-34-02.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=750" /></div>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018G5LKP4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B018G5LKP4&linkCode=as2&tag=9to5mac0df-20&linkId=S355NCAB65TRBVTM" target="_blank">Zand</a> is a desktop stand designed to be used with the iPad. It is constructed out of brushed aluminum. To use the stand, there’s no adhesives, clamps or hooks used to make the device stick to it. Instead it uses nanoparticle adsorption to keep the iPad in place.</p>
<p><img title="Review: Zand, the stand that makes using the iPad at a desk comfortable" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-415659" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/1.jpg?w=1000" alt="iQuinx Zand" /></p>
<p>The base of the stand lifts the iPad a couple of inches<strong> </strong>off of the desk, so that it sits slightly higher at eye level, which makes it easy to see. The base mimics the look and feel<strong> </strong>(texture wise, obviously it’s a lot lighter at 8.5 oz) of the base of the iMac.</p>
<p><img title="Review: Zand, the stand that makes using the iPad at a desk comfortable" class="aligncenter wp-image-415688 size-large" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/01/zand-e1457104941930.jpg?w=1000&h=447" alt="comparison of Zand and iMac" width="1000" height="447" /></p>
<p>Just like the base of the iMac, there’s a hole on the back for the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&index=aps&keywords=lightning%20cable&linkCode=ur2&tag=9to5mac0df-20&linkId=OCBXAZV44M4CKKDI" target="_blank">Lightning cable</a>. Most of the time, I used the Zand in the upright mode so I was able to use <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/duet-display/id935754064?mt=8&at=10l3VB" target="_blank">Duet Display</a> (review <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2015/01/16/use-ipad-as-mac-monitor/" target="_blank">here</a>) on my iPad mini and MacBook Air.</p>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/review-zand-ipad-desk-stand/2016-02-11-17-23-49-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-418894"><img title="Review: Zand, the stand that makes using the iPad at a desk comfortable" class="aligncenter wp-image-418894 size-large" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/2016-02-11-17-23-491.jpg?w=1000&h=750" alt="Macbook Air with Zand using Duet Display" width="1000" height="750" /></a></p>
<p>While using the iPad on the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018G5LKP4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B018G5LKP4&linkCode=as2&tag=9to5mac0df-20&linkId=S355NCAB65TRBVTM" target="_blank">Zand</a>, at first I was skeptical about how well the iPad would stay on.</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/digital-afterlife/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 15:08:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/digital-afterlife.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p>None of us likes to think about our own mortality, but as the old saying has it, nobody is going to make it out of here alive.</p>
<p>Things were simple enough in the old days. We wrote a will, took out a life insurance policy, maybe left a letter explaining where to find important documents, and that was about it. But in an age where many of our documents and assets are in digital form, it’s worth taking a little time to ensure that our loved ones don’t encounter major hassles when it comes to accessing them.</p>
<p>There was a <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/01/19/digital-property-after-death-issues-continue-as-apple-requires-court-order-for-widow-to-get-late-husbands-apple-id-password/" target="_blank">case recently</a> where a widow was unable to use the apps on her late husband’s iPad because she didn’t know the password for his Apple ID – and Apple wouldn’t give it to her even with his death certificate. There have been other cases of family members being locked out of a lifetime’s collection of music for the same reason.</p>
<p>Fortunately, there are a few simple steps we can take to ensure that technology is one less thing for our family to have to worry about …</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/apple-pay-banks-march-united-states/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 14:31:09 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/apple-pay-apple-watch-16-9.jpeg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=563" /></div>
<p>Since<a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/17/apple-pay-china-3/" target="_blank"> launching in China</a> two weeks ago and <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/apple-pay-china-american-apparel/" target="_blank">adding 3 million users</a> in just two days, <a href="http://www.9to5mac.com/category/apple-pay" target="_blank">Apple Pay</a> is continuing its expansion across the United States as well. The addition of Mainland China started with another dozen participating banks, and today another 27 banks have joined the 1,000+ partners in the US. These are the latest:</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/france-encrypted-data-law/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 13:10:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/france.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">French parliamentary deputies have voted in favor of legislation that would see execs from private companies jailed for refusal to hand over encrypted data to investigators, reports the <em><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/03/french-parliament-penalise-smartphone-makers-over-encryption" target="_blank">Guardian</a></em>. While no direct reference was made to the <a href="http://9to5mac.com/tag/fbi/" target="_blank">Apple/FBI battle</a>, it is clear that this was behind the proposal.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The controversial amendment, drafted by the rightwing opposition, stipulates that a private company which refuses to hand over encrypted data to an investigating authority would face up to five years in jail and a €350,000 (£270,000) fine.</span></p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/foxconn-sharp-acquisition/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:42:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/sharp.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/tag/foxconn/" target="_blank">Foxconn’s</a> planned takeover of <a href="http://9to5mac.com/tag/sharp/" target="_blank">Sharp</a>, to allow it to begin making displays for iPhones as well as assembling them, is reportedly back on track.</p>
<p>First reports of Foxconn’s interest in purchasing Sharp’s display division emerged <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2015/09/23/sharp-lcd-foxconn-apple/" target="_blank">last September</a>, when it was reported that Apple would come on board as an investor. Foxconn made a <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/01/21/apple-manufacturer-foxconn-bids-5-3-billion-to-acquire-display-maker-sharp/" target="_blank">$5.3B bid</a> in January, and it was <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/24/foxconn-acquires-sharp/" target="_blank">initially reported</a> that the deal had been concluded last week.</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/idc-iphone-2016-2017/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:15:29 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/idc.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/tag/idc/" target="_blank">IDC’s</a> latest quarterly mobile phone tracker contains a mix of good news and bad for Apple. It starts by noting that 2015 was a fantastic year for the company in terms of both sales numbers and average selling price.</p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">2015 was a tremendous year for Apple and the iPhone as shipments hit a new record of 231.5 million for growth of 20.2% over 2014, which was nearly double that of the overall smartphone market. More importantly, Apple was able to grow its ASP from $663 in 2014 to $713 in 2015.</span></p>
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<p>Things get tougher this year, it suggests, forecasting flat sales for the year (or a drop of 0.1% if we wanted to pretend that forecasts could ever be that accurate) …</p>
<p> <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/idc-iphone-2016-2017/#more-421738" class="more-link">more…</a></p><br />Filed under: <a href='http://9to5mac.com/category/aapl-company/'>AAPL Company</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/category/ios-devices/'>iOS Devices</a> Tagged: <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/apple-inc/'>Apple Inc</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/idc/'>IDC</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/iphone/'>iPhone</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/iphone-sales/'>iPhone sales</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/iphone-sales-2016/'>iPhone sales 2016</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/iphone-sales-2017/'>iPhone sales 2017</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/godelicious/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/delicious/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gofacebook/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/facebook/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gotwitter/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/twitter/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gostumble/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/stumble/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/godigg/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/digg/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/goreddit/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/reddit/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421738/" /></a> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=421738&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=421738&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Mar 2016 12:15:29 +00009to5MacApple/FBI: San Bernardino District Attorney strangely claims suspect’s iPhone contains a ‘cyber pathogen’
http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/04/applefbi-san-bernardino-district-attorney-strangely-claims-suspects-iphone-contains-a-cyber-pathogen/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 11:45:46 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/iphone-passcode.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div><p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/19/department-of-justice-files-motion-to-force-apple-to-comply-with-fbi-iphone-backdoor-request/iphone-passcode/" rel="attachment wp-att-419774"></a></p>
<p>Although <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/apple-fbi-twitter-airbnb-support/">tech companies are joining Apple’s camp en masse</a> for the Apple/FBI court battle due to commence on March 22nd, there are many amicus briefs being posted in favour of the FBI’s argument. One of these was filed last Thursday night by the San Bernardino District Attorney, Michael Ramos. <a href="http://arstechnica.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sanbernardo.pdf">In the document</a>, he claims that the shooter’s iPhone (which the FBI wants Apple to make a backdoor unlock for) could contain evidence that it is a digital weapon — containing a ‘cyber pathogen’ that would exploit San Bernardino infrastructure.</p>
<p>It’s the first time someone has implied what might actually be of interest on the phone. However, whilst the idea of a ‘cyber pathogen’ sounds scary, it really doesn’t make any sense. <a href="http://www.zdziarski.com/blog/?p=5849">On his blog</a>, iPhone forensics expert Jonathan Zdziarski explains these terms have no technical substance and even if you read between the lines to decipher the comment, it is very difficult to get any sensible meaning whatsoever.</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/nfl-streaming-on-apple/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 03:31:23 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/img_2228.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=563" /></div>
<p>Earlier this year it was <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/04/apple-streaming-nfl-games/">reported</a> that Apple was among a handful of tech companies negotiating for the streaming rights to NFL Thursday Night Football games. While CBS and NBC obtained the rights to the television broadcasts, the NFL is looking for other options for the streaming rights. Re/code <a href="http://recode.net/2016/03/03/facebook-wants-to-pay-for-nfl-streaming-rights-but-apple-doesnt/">reports</a> today, however, that Apple is no longer interested in purchasing the rights to Thursday Night Football.</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/itunes-connect-down-for-many-users-nothing-yet-showing-on-apples-status-page/
Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:36:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/11/itunes-connect.png?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p>According to a variety of users on Twitter, iTunes Connect is down at the moment. Users report that they are unable to access any aspect of the service. It’s important to note that this is iTunes Connect, not Apple Music Connect. iTunes Connect is used by developers to access information about their apps and other store content. Last year, the service was down for <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2015/07/20/itunes-connect-outage-javascript-fix/">upwards of four days</a> for some.</p>
<p> <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/itunes-connect-down-for-many-users-nothing-yet-showing-on-apples-status-page/#more-421723" class="more-link">more…</a></p><br />Filed under: <a href='http://9to5mac.com/category/aapl-company/'>AAPL Company</a> Tagged: <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/apple/'>Apple</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/icloud/'>icloud</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/itunes-connect/'>iTunes Connect</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/godelicious/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/delicious/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gofacebook/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/facebook/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gotwitter/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/twitter/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gostumble/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/stumble/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/godigg/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/digg/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/goreddit/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/reddit/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421723/" /></a> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=421723&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=421723&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Fri, 04 Mar 2016 00:36:49 +00009to5MacTwitter, Airbnb, Square, plus many more officially file joint brief supporting Apple in FBI case [Updated]
http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/apple-fbi-twitter-airbnb-support/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 22:00:49 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/iphone-passcode.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p><strong>Update #2</strong>: A second coalition of tech companies including Google, Microsoft Facebook, Snapchat, Mozilla, and Dropbox have also filed a joint brief this evening in support of Apple. These companies also argue that the All Writs Act does not give the government legal basis for forcing Apple to unlock the gunman’s iPhone (via <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/us-apple-encryption-idUSKCN0W527L">Reuters</a>). Google detailed its reasoning in a <a href="http://googlepublicpolicy.blogspot.com/2016/03/joining-together-to-avoid-troubling.html">blog post</a>:</p>
<blockquote><p>Today, Google joined a variety of technology companies to file an amicus brief in US federal court. Together, we are voicing concern about the use of a broad statute from the 18th century, the All Writs Act, to require companies to re-engineer important security features that protect people and their data.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Update</strong>: 5 families of the San Bernardino victims have filed an amicus brief with the court asking for Apple to unlock the iPhone in question. More below.</p>
<p>On a <a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2016/03/03Amicus-Briefs-in-Support-of-Apple.html">new webpage </a>dedicated to highlighting companies and organizations supporting it in its fight against the FBI, Apple today has shared a joint amicus brief from a variety of tech companies that has been filed with the court. Twitter, Airbnb, LinkedIn, Square, Reddit, and many others have signed the brief expressing support for Apple.</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/youtube-creator-studio-updated-watch-videos-in-app/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:21:05 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/9to5mac-youtube-channel.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=444" /></div>
<p>Great news for content creators wishing to manage their YouTube videos on the go. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/youtube-creator-studio/id888530356?mt=8&uo=4&at=11l9Le">YouTube Creator Studio</a>, the mobile app version of YouTube’s Creator Studio platform for managing video content, has received a notable update.</p>
<p>The 1.7.93 update, released today, now allows users to watch videos directly inside of the Creator Studio app. In previous versions of Creator Studio, users were forced to open the YouTube app or a Safari browser to watch their content. <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/youtube-creator-studio-updated-watch-videos-in-app/#more-421687" class="more-link">more…</a></p><br />Filed under: <a href='http://9to5mac.com/category/apps/'>Apps</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/category/ios-devices/'>iOS Devices</a> Tagged: <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/apps/'>Apps</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/apps-updates/'>apps & updates</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/google/'>Google</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/youtube/'>YouTube</a>, <a href='http://9to5mac.com/tag/youtube-creator-studio/'>YouTube Creator Studio</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/godelicious/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/delicious/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gofacebook/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/facebook/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gotwitter/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/twitter/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gostumble/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/stumble/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/godigg/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/digg/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/goreddit/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/reddit/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421687/" /></a> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=421687&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=421687&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Mar 2016 21:21:05 +00009to5MacOculus VR founder says they won’t support Mac until Apple ‘releases a good computer’
http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/oculus-rift-mac-support/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 20:47:03 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/screen-shot-2016-03-03-at-3-39-38-pm.png?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p>What role <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/01/27/opinion-vr-apple-tim-cook/">Apple should play in virtual reality has been debated</a> for a while now, but one major VR company today had a few things to say about Apple as a whole. Speaking to <a href="http://www.shacknews.com/article/93547/oculus-palmer-luckey-will-consider-mac-support-if-apple-ever-releases-a-good-computer">ShackNews</a> at the Microsoft Windows 10 Showcase in San Francisco, Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey was asked about the possibility of the Oculus platform ever supporting Mac OS X; his response was that it depends on if Apple ever “releases a good computer.”</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/apple-campus-2-flyover-march/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:42:07 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/ac2-mar-3-2016.png?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div><p class="p1">
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Since last checking in a month ago, today <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoc4iO1r4Bv0kuABk5PUwdw" target="_blank">Duncan Sinfield</a> gives us an update on progress at Apple’s under construction Campus 2 in his latest drone flyover video of the site.</span></p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/star-wars-force-awakens-itunes-blu-ray/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 18:25:54 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/star-wars-the-force-awakens-blu-ray-combo-pack-7.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div><p><em><span style="color:#800000;"><strong><span style="color:#800000;"></span></strong></span></em></p>
<p><em><span style="color:#800000;"><strong><span style="color:#800000;">From <a href="http://www.9to5toys.com" target="_blank">9to5Toys.com</a></span></strong></span></em>:</p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">After grossing more than $2 billion worldwide at the box office, Disney has now <a href="http://www.starwars.com/news/its-true-all-of-it-star-wars-the-force-awakens-is-coming-home"><span class="s2">announced</span></a> some details on what expect for the </span><span class="s3">Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray combo pack and DVD release. Disney announced this morning that we can expect it to release digitally (on <a href="http://bit.ly/1TSYzRv">iTunes</a>/<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Force-Awakens-Features/dp/B019EG1TC8/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=l0e7c-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=MPKKSXU53N2EMVJL&creativeASIN=B019EG1TC8">Amazon</a>/others) and on Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1st, while the Blu-ray/DVD packs will come on April 5th with a host of bonus content and more. Disney also noted the 3D version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will come available “later this year.”</span></p>
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<h2>TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:</h2>
<h3><em>Last Call Updates:</em></h3>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/9to5toys-lunch-break-42-inch-4k-uhdtv-retina-macbook-pro/toca-kitchen-2-sale-01/" rel="attachment wp-att-421712"><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421712" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/toca-kitchen-2-sale-01.jpg?w=1000&h=501" alt="toca-kitchen-2-sale-01" width="1000" height="501" /></a></p>
<h3>App Store Free App of the Week: Toca Kitchen 2 <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/app-store-free-app-week-toca-kitchen-2/">goes free for the first time ($2 value)</a></h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/aukey-20000mah-usb-power-bank-and-flashlight-wlightning-and-microusb-inputs-25-prime-shipped/">Aukey 20,000mAh USB Power Bank</a> and flashlight w/Lightning and MicroUSB inputs: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/aukey-20000mah-usb-power-bank-and-flashlight-wlightning-and-microusb-inputs-25-prime-shipped/">$25</a></li>
<li>Anker SoundCore Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker w/ 24-hour battery life: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/anker-soundcore-bluetooth-speaker/">$30 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)</a></li>
<li>New Normal blends <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/new-normal-headphones/">style and PowerBeats-like design</a> for a new take on wireless earbuds</li>
<li>Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook 2 2.16GHz/4GB/16GB SSD: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/samsung-chromebook-2-deals/">$199 shipped (Reg. $279)</a></li>
<li>Dr. Seuss Birthday iOS/Android App Sale f<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/dr-seuss-birthday-ios-android-app-sale/">rom $1 ea</a>: The Lorax, One Fish Two Fish, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/dr-seuss-birthday-ios-android-app-sale/">more</a></li>
<li>Disney finally shares Blu-ray combo pack release <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/disney-star-wars-force-awakens-blu-ray/">details for Star Wars: The Force Awakens</a></li>
<li>Sport/Fitness: Aukey Bluetooth Sport Headphones w/ mic <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/aukey-bluetooth-sport-headphones-gym-towel/">$11 (Reg. $20), more</a></li>
<li>Amazon Gold Box – <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/50-off-jeans-sale/">50% off or more</a> Jeans: Lucky Brand Men’s In Miller Point <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/50-off-jeans-sale/">$45, more</a></li>
<li>Home: 4-Pack Slim Lunch Ice Packs <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/slim-lunch-ice-packs-bosch-windshield-wipers/">$5.50 (Reg. $8+), more</a></li>
</ul>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421640" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/seiki-se42um-42-inch-4k-ultra-hd-60hz-led-tv.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="seiki-se42um-42-inch-4k-ultra-hd-60hz-led-tv" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/amazon-gold-box-seiki-42-inch-4k-tv/">Amazon Gold Box</a> – Seiki 42-inch 4K 60Hz LED UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI Inputs: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/amazon-gold-box-seiki-42-inch-4k-tv/"><strong>$250</strong> (Reg. $369)</a></h3>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/tcl-roku-hdtv-deal/">HDTVs:</a> Toshiba 49″ 1080P: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/tcl-roku-hdtv-deal/"><strong>$280 shipped</strong>,</a> Changhong 49-inch 4K: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/tcl-roku-hdtv-deal/"><strong>$299</strong>,</a> Roku 50″: <strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/tcl-roku-hdtv-deal/">$350</a></strong></h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421638" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/macbook-pro-retina.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="macbook-pro-retina" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.9GHz/8GB/512GB <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-13-inch-retina-macbook-pro-newest-version/"><strong>$1,500</strong> (Reg. $1,799)</a></h3>
<h3>13-inch MacBook Air (newest) 1.6GHz/4GB/256GB: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/apple-13-inch-macbook-air-1-6ghz4gb256gb/"><strong>$950</strong> (Reg. $1,199)</a></h3>
<h3>13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-13-inch-retina-macbook-pro-newest-version/"><strong>$1,200</strong> (Reg. $1,499)</a></h3>
<h3>12-inch MacBook now <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/26/apple-12-inch-macbook-extra-savings/"><strong>$300 off</strong>:</a> 256GB <strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/26/apple-12-inch-macbook-extra-savings/">$1,000</a></strong>, 512GB <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/26/apple-12-inch-macbook-extra-savings/"><strong>$1,300</strong> + extra <strong>$50</strong> savings w/ .edu email</a></h3>
<h3>Apple Mac Pro 12-core Xeon/64GB/1TB: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/23/apple-mac-pro-macbooks/"><strong>$8,799</strong> (Reg. $9,599), <strong>more</strong></a></h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421100" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/ipad-pro1.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="ipad-pro1" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-32gb-wi-fi/"><strong>$930</strong> shipped (Reg. $1,079)</a></h3>
<h3>Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 128GB Wi-Fi: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-32gb-wi-fi/"><strong>$800</strong> shipped (Reg. $949)</a></h3>
<h3>Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro 32GB Wi-Fi: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/apple-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-32gb-wi-fi/"><strong>$695</strong> shipped (Reg. $799)</a></h3>
<h3><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421484" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/throne-watch-band-giveaway.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="throne-watch-band-giveaway" width="1000" height="500" /></h3>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/throne-apple-watch-band-giveaway/">Giveaway:</a> Outfit your Apple Watch with one of Throne’s <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/throne-apple-watch-band-giveaway/">handmade leather bands ($330 value)</a></h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421478" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/arris-surfboard-docsis-3-0-cable-modem.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="arris-surfboard-docsis-3-0-cable-modem" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/how-to-save-up-to-10month-on-your-cable-bill-by-buying-this-40-docsis-3-0-modem/">How-to: Save up to <strong>$10/month</strong></a> on your cable bill by buying this<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/how-to-save-up-to-10month-on-your-cable-bill-by-buying-this-40-docsis-3-0-modem/"> <strong>$40</strong> DOCSIS 3.0 Modem</a></h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-421105" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/anker-powercore-jump-flashlight-deal1.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="anker-powercore-jump-flashlight-deal1" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>This emergency flashlight can charge your phone, start your car, or help you break out of it: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/this-emergency-flashlight-can-charge-your-phone-start-your-car-or-help-you-break-out-of-it-80-shipped/"><strong>$80</strong> shipped</a></h3>
<h2>MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:</h2>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421618" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/feature-smallstrongsmart.jpg?w=1000&h=428" alt="feature-smallstrongsmart" width="1000" height="428" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/affordable-echo-dot-amazon-tap-deals/">Amazon launches</a> more affordable Echo Dot and Amazon Tap Bluetooth speaker</h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421645" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/philips-hue-lightstrip.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="philips-hue-lightstrip" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>Illuminate your home w/ Philips Friends of hue LightStrip Starter Kit: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/philips-friends-hue-lightstrip-kit/"><strong>$100 shipped</strong> (Reg. $150+)</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Logitech’s popular MX Mouse lineup is <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/logitech-anywhere-mouse-deals/">on sale today:</a> Anywhere 2 <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/logitech-anywhere-mouse-deals/">$62 (Reg. $70+)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/lego-minecraft-spring-2016/">LEGO</a> releases four new Minecraft sets</li>
<li>Garmin Forerunner 15 GPS running watch <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/garmin-forerunner-15-gps-running-watch/">$90 shipped (Reg. $120)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/daily-deals-kensington-expert-mouse/">Daily Deals:</a> Kensington Expert Mouse Wired Trackball <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/daily-deals-kensington-expert-mouse/">$35, more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/03/kirby-rainbow-curse-star-wars-battlefront-freebies/">Games/Apps:</a> Kirby Rainbow Curse on Wii U $30, Star Wars Battlefront from $30 or Deluxe $35, iOS freebies, more</li>
</ul>
<h2>MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:</h2>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421483" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/mohu-leaf-antenna.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="mohu-leaf-antenna" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>Snag one of these discounted HDTV antennas and <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/discounted-hdtv-antennas-finally-cut-the-cord/">finally cut the cord,</a> deals from <strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/discounted-hdtv-antennas-finally-cut-the-cord/">$13 Prime shipped</a></strong></h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421106" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/beats-by-dr-dre-beats-studio-over-the-ear-headphones-metallic-sky.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="beats-by-dr-dre-beats-studio-over-the-ear-headphones-metallic-sky" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Studio Over-the-Ear Wired Headphones <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/beats-by-dr-dre-beats-studio/"><strong>$150</strong> shipped (Orig. $300)</a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Macphun’s Intensify CK (Pro) image manipulation app for Mac: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/macphun-intensify-pro-mac-app-sale/">$40 (Reg. $60)</a></li>
<li>Boost your productivity on the road w/ these Bluetooth keyboards <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/bluetooth-keyboard-deals/">from $14</a></li>
<li>Bluetooth speakers: Philips Multimedia <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/bluetooth-speakers-omaker-m4-philips-portable/">$40</a>, Omaker splashproof <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/bluetooth-speakers-omaker-m4-philips-portable/">$19</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/bluetooth-speakers-omaker-m4-philips-portable/">more</a></li>
<li>Amazon coupon: Get <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/amazon-mens-shaving-supplies-hair-care-products-cologne-more/">$25 back when you spend $50</a> on shaving supplies, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/amazon-mens-shaving-supplies-hair-care-products-cologne-more/">more</a></li>
<li>GreenWorks 13 Amp 21-inch Lawn Mower for <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/greenworks-13-amp-21-inch-lawn-mower/">$140 shipped (Orig. $240)</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/greenworks-13-amp-21-inch-lawn-mower/">more</a></li>
<li>Aukey USB-C 4-port USB chargers w/Prime: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/aukey-usb-c-4-port-usb-chargers-wprime-power-strip-14-usb-c-hub-9-gig-ethernet-14-more/">Power Strip $14, USB-C Hub $9,more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/anker-powercore-battery-deal/">Save 25%</a> on Anker’s 20000mAh PowerCore battery: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/anker-powercore-battery-deal/">$30 Prime shipped (Reg. $40)</a></li>
<li>Trianium 3100mAh iPhone 6/s MFi Battery Case: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/trianium-3100mah-iphone-6s-mfi-battery-case/">$18 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/f-color-lightning-microusb-cable-deals/">MFi Apple-Certified Lightning + microUSB Braided Cables:</a> 6-foot $13.50, more</li>
<li>ULAK iPhone 6/6s and iPad mini cases <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/ulak-iphone-6-6s-ipad-cases/">from $2 shipped (Reg. up to $11 each)</a></li>
<li>D-Link 802.11ac Routers: AC1750 Gigabit <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/d-link-802-11ac-routers/">$60</a>, AC750 <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/d-link-802-11ac-routers/">$30</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/d-link-802-11ac-routers/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/sandisk-microusb-ixpand-deals/">SanDisk Mobile Storage:</a> 200GB microSD card <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/sandisk-microusb-ixpand-deals/">$80 (Reg. $100), more</a></li>
<li>LG Smartwatches: Urbane w/ HRM in gold or silver <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/lg-smartwatch-urbane-hrm/">$180 shipped (Reg. $230+), more</a></li>
<li>Paracord Survival Bracelet/Knife/Fire Starter: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/survival-paracord-bracelet/">$4 Prime shipped (Reg. $6)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/media-black-mass-jurassic-world/">Media – HD downloads:</a> Black Mass <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/media-black-mass-jurassic-world/">$10,</a> Jurassic World <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/media-black-mass-jurassic-world/">$10</a></li>
<li>$100 Toys R Us Gift Card for just <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/toys-r-us-gift-card-email-delivery-from-paypal/">$85 w/ email delivery from PayPal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/kindle-first-books-march/">Kindle First eBook freebies for March:</a> The Big Fear, more</li>
<li>Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 5.5-inch (Unlocked) <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/alcatel-onetouch-idol-3-for-179/">for $179 shipped (Reg. $249)</a></li>
<li>LG 20W Bluetooth Speakers: P7 <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/lg-music-flow-deals/">$55 (Reg. $115), more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/24/free-ps-plus-games-march/">Free PS Plus Games for March</a>: Broforce, Galak-Z, Super Stardust HD, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/24/free-ps-plus-games-march/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/23/xbox-live-games-gold-march/">Free Xbox Live Gold Games for March</a>: Borderlands, Lords of the Fallen, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/23/xbox-live-games-gold-march/">more</a></li>
<li>LD West’s gun holster-style iPhone case & wallet combo: $20 off, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/24/ld-west-gun-holster-iphone-case-wallet/">deals from $109 shipped</a></li>
<li>Microsoft Band 2 Activity Tracker: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/microsoft-band-2-deal/">$175 (Reg. $215+)</a></li>
<li>Replace your wallet with the Adonit Wallet Case <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/replace-your-wallet-with-the-adonit-wallet-case-for-iphone-66s-17-orig-25-ca-tax-only/">for iPhone 6/6s: $17 (Orig. $25)</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/26/netflix-march-preview-2/">Netflix March Preview</a>: “House of Cards” Season 4, “Daredevil” Season 2, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/26/netflix-march-preview-2/">more</a></li>
<li>Brit Awards 2016 performances are <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/26/performances-from-the-brit-awards-2016-free/">now available to download/stream for free</a></li>
</ul>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-420288" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/02/ivapo-apple-watch-iphone-dock.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="ivapo-apple-watch-iphone-dock" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3>Show off and charge your Apple Watch + iPhone w/ this aluminum dock <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/23/apple-watch-iphone-aluminum-dock/">for just <strong>$23 Prime shipped</strong> (Reg. $39), more</a></h3>
<h2>NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:</h2>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421656" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/what-watch-calendar-kickstarter.png?w=1000&h=500" alt="what-watch-calendar-kickstarter" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/calendar-watch-kickstarter/">This attractive <strong>Kickstarter timepiece</strong></a> blocks out your schedule on its watch face</h3>
<p><img title="9to5Toys Last Call: 42-inch 4K UHDTV $250, 512GB Retina MacBook Pro $1,500, iPad Pro 128GB Cellular $930, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-421480" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/dji-phantom-4-drone2.jpg?w=1000&h=500" alt="dji-phantom-4-drone2" width="1000" height="500" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/dji-phantom-4-release/">DJI’s Phantom 4 drone is coming later this month</a> with a new obstacle avoidance system</h3>
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<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/grovemade-macbook-dock/">Grovemade’s new wooden MacBook Dock</a> offers a Made in America home for your device</li>
<li>Brooklyn’s own Grado Labs introduces its <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/01/grado-labs-ige-release/">first Made for iPhone earbuds w/ Siri control</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/playstation-vue-gains-two-major-networks-cuts-pricing/">Sony’s PlayStation Vue TV</a> service adds two major networks, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/03/02/playstation-vue-gains-two-major-networks-cuts-pricing/">pricing slashed by $10</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/brita-infinity-amazon-dash/">Brita’s new Wi-Fi Infinity water pitcher</a> automatically orders new filters from Amazon</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/raspberry-pi-3-release/">Raspberry Pi 3 hits with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth</a> after four long years</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/20/audioengine-hd6-bluetooth-review/">Review:</a> Audioengine turns it up to 11 with its newest Bluetooth HD6 powered speakers</li>
<li>Zepp partners with Old Hickory for a <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2016/02/29/zepp-old-hickory-baseball-bat/">new smartphone-connected baseball bat</a></li>
</ul><br />Filed under: <a href='http://9to5mac.com/category/tips-and-tricks/'>Tips and Tricks</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gocomments/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/comments/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/godelicious/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/delicious/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gofacebook/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/facebook/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gotwitter/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/twitter/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/gostumble/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/stumble/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/godigg/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/digg/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/" /></a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/goreddit/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://feeds.wordpress.com/1.0/reddit/9to5mac.wordpress.com/421637/" /></a> <img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=421637&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="http://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=421637&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:32:31 +00009to5MacApp Store shifts to updating ‘Best New Apps’ more often under Phil Schiller’s leadership, calls it place ‘to visit every day’
http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/app-store-refresh-schiller/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:18:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/img_6118.png?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=563" /></div>
<p>Signs of change are beginning to surface on the App Store after <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2015/12/17/apple-leadership-changes/">December 17th’s notable leadership changes</a> involving Apple’s Worldwide Marketing SVP Phil Schiller. That move happened after growing discontent from Mac App Store developers, who noted communication breakdowns and overall frustration with the direction that the Mac App Store was headed in.</p>
<p>Schiller is now in charge of all App Stores, taking over responsibilities from Eddy Cue, which most prominently include the iOS App Store and the Mac App Store.</p>
<p>It’s been less than three months since the move occurred, but we’re already beginning to see a change in the way the App Store operates. For example, we’re now seeing more regular updates of the Best New Apps section at the top of the App Store’s Featured page. In a tweet today, Schiller acknowledged the changes and indicated that more changes were on the way.</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/rando-gif-photos-gifs-random/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 17:05:04 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/1ja84cqhy-yhqzoo9nshlyg-2.jpeg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=600" /></div>
<p>An interesting new app by David Barnard (from <a href="http://contrast.co">Contrast</a>, maker of <a href="http://go.benjaminmayo.co.uk/532016360">Launch Center Pro</a>) and friends is hitting the App Store today: <a href="http://go.benjaminmayo.co.uk/1077039595">Rando</a>. It’s a straightforward — albeit strange — concept.</p>
<p>You choose to send a GIF, a quote or a picture (from your Photo library). You then choose a recipient contact and send them a random piece of media. You can even risk doing this completely blindly: the app will blur out the content so you can’t see it until its been sent to a friend.</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/amazon-tap-echo-dot/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 16:12:51 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/feature-smallstrongsmart.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=428" /></div>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00X4WHP5E/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00X4WHP5E&linkCode=as2&tag=benjmayo-20&linkId=ULVUPGCVZKGBSF3F">Amazon Echo</a> has become somewhat of a hit success, with many users preferring Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant to Apple’s Siri because of faster speech recognition speed, reliability and overall better performance. Amazon is continuing to compete in the voice assistant space with the release of two new products today: the <a href="http://amzn.to/1VSQSbG">Amazon Tap</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&node=14047587011&tag=benjmayo-20&linkId=RQPIIORSUNS77PUZ">Echo Dot</a>.</p>
<p>The new products focus on expanding Amazon’s voice assistant into more rooms of your house as well as on-the-go. It’s an interesting strategy to make Alexa-dedicated devices, whereas Apple currently offers Siri only as a feature of its existing iOS, Apple Watch and Apple TV products.</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/how-to-move-files-full-screen-apps-mission-control-hot-corners/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:50:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/easily-move-files-to-full-screen-apps-using-mission-control.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=563" /></div>
<p>Mission Control is a great feature found in OS X that can simplify the process of moving items between full screen apps when combined with Hot Corners. Hot Corners, a feature that I talked about in my <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/22/10-getting-started-tips-new-os-x-users-video/">10 getting started tips for new OS X users</a>, allows you to place your mouse pointer in one of the four corners of your Mac’s screen to invoke a specific response.</p>
<p>When combining the power of Hot Corners with Mission Control, you can easily move items to and from full screen apps. Have a look at our video tutorial inside for the details. <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/how-to-move-files-full-screen-apps-mission-control-hot-corners/#more-421604" class="more-link">more…</a></p><br />Filed under: <a href='http://9to5mac.com/category/how-to-2/'>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/apple-pay-china-american-apparel/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 15:39:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/cbn.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=500" /></div>
<p><a href="http://9to5mac.com/tag/apple-pay/" target="_blank">Apple Pay</a> looks to have been a big hit in China, <em><a href="https://www.internetretailer.com/2016/03/01/apple-pay-gets-fast-start-china" target="_blank">Internet Retailer</a></em> reporting that three million bank cards were activated in the first two days of <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/17/apple-pay-china-3/" target="_blank">the launch</a>. Apple had been expecting big numbers, using a <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2016/02/19/apple-pay-china-numbers/" target="_blank">gradual rollout</a> of the service on day one, something not well communicated to cardholders.</p>
<blockquote>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">In the first two days after the Feb. 18 launch, 3 million consumers linked their bank cards to Apple Pay according to <span class="s2">China Merchants Bank</span>, one of 19 Chinese banks involved in the rollout.</span></p>
</blockquote>
<p>It’s an impressive number, but with card processor <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2015/12/17/china-apple-pay/" target="_blank">UnionPay</a> having a monopoly on card processing, a <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2015/11/25/apple-pay-china-unionpay-agreement/" target="_blank">single deal</a> by Apple meant the service is available to a staggering total of 5B cards …</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/vimeo-for-ios-update/
Thu, 03 Mar 2016 14:59:09 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/vimeo-6.jpg?w=1600&h=1000#038;h=562" /></div>
<p>Vimeo is out with a <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/vimeo/id425194759?mt=8&at=10laZc&ct=925" target="_blank">new version of its iOS app</a> today that adds support for iOS 9 features, improves content discovery, makes video sharing faster, and more. iPad users will be happy to learn that Vimeo now supports iOS 9’s picture-in-picture feature for video playback when using other apps. The video service has also tuned up video discovery features and recommendations in the latest version of their iOS app.</p>
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http://9to5mac.com/2016/03/03/google-hands-free-payment/
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<p>There have been many attempts at mobile wallet products over the years, from letting your phone simulate a swipe of your magnetic strip through NFC-based replication of contactless cards to the laughable <a href="http://9to5mac.com/tag/currentc/" target="_blank">CurrentC</a> that relies on scanned QR codes. Over on Android phones, there’s Google Wallet, Android Pay and Samsung Pay – along with a whole slew of smaller competitors.</p>
<p>But for iPhone users, <a href="http://9to5mac.com/tag/apple-pay/" target="_blank">Apple Pay</a> is the undisputed champion. Security is unrivalled. Your card details are never stored at all, replaced with a unique Device Account Number. That number is stored in the Secure Enclave. And a one-time code is generated for every single transaction.</p>
<p>Convenience too is maximized. iPhone users need only hold out their iPhone with their thumb or finger on the Touch ID button, while Apple Watch owners simply raise their wrist to the reader. I didn’t think there was any way to improve on it, but Google may be about to prove me wrong with its <a href="https://get.google.com/handsfree/#?modal_active=none" target="_blank">Hands Free</a> service …</p>
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