Newshttp://aics-app.sakura.ne.jp/rss_share/201505081431037028290Hands-on: Mantiz Venus – a Thunderbolt 3 eGPU + docking station with 87W of USB Power Delivery [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/mantiz-venus-egpu-macbook-pro-video/
Wed, 03 May 2017 01:46:14 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/mantiz-venus-egpu.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Mantiz’s Venus is an upcoming eGPU box and docking station for Thunderbolt 3-enabled laptops like the 2016 MacBook Pro. The Taiwanese-based company is working on bringing two eGPU boxes to market — the <a href="https://mymantiz.com/products/mz-01-saturn">eccentric-looking Saturn</a>, and the <a href="https://mymantiz.com/products/mz-02-venus">more subdued-looking Venus</a>.</p>
<p>The friendly folks at Mantiz agreed to send over a Venus eGPU/docking station, allowing me to take it for a quick test drive when paired together with my 13-inch 2016 MacBook Pro. Featuring an all-aluminum outer shell with classic Mac Pro cheese grater-inspired perforated design, the Venus is one of the more attractive eGPU solutions that I’ve seen thus far. Have a look at our hands on video walkthrough inside for more details. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/mantiz-venus-egpu-macbook-pro-video/#more-479600" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479600&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479600&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Wed, 03 May 2017 01:46:14 +00009to5MacNumbers from Apple’s Q2 earnings release: China performance, the iPad’s decline, & more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/numbers-from-earnings-release/
Tue, 02 May 2017 23:50:13 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2016/08/tim-cook.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/aapl-q2-2017-results/">earlier today reported</a> its earnings for the second quarter of 2017, offering up a variety of different looks at the company’s performance over the last three months. While we’ve already offered up a variety of details related to the release, there are always a few tidbits that get lost in the craziness…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/numbers-from-earnings-release/#more-479997" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479997&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479997&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 23:50:13 +00009to5MacFriday Labs unveils new minimalist & easy-to-install smart lock w/ HomeKit support
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/friday-labs-unveils-new-minimalist-easy-to-install-smart-lock-w-homekit-support/
Tue, 02 May 2017 23:11:25 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/friday-lock.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=788" /></div><p>As HomeKit continues to expand in popularity, a pair of new smart locks have been introduced that both embrace the platform. Friday Labs has introduced the new Friday Lock, while Danalock has unveiled a new V3 smart lock.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/friday-labs-unveils-new-minimalist-easy-to-install-smart-lock-w-homekit-support/#more-479999" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479999&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479999&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 23:11:25 +00009to5MacAirPods demand significantly exceeding supply, Apple Watch + AirPods/Beats sales now size of Fortune 500 company
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/apple-q1-earnings-airpods-demand-supply-watch-beats-sales-fortune-500/
Tue, 02 May 2017 21:45:15 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/jpeg-image-5754b1281f35-8.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&strip=all&w=1600&h=1000" /></div>
<p>During its <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/aapl-q2-2017-results/">Q2 fiscal earnings call today</a>, Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed that demand for the company’s cord-free AirPods headphones is significantly exceeding supply. Cook also said that revenue from sales of Apple Watch along with AirPods and Beats products is now the size of a Fortune 500 company, hinting that those products have driven growth of its “Other Products” category this quarter.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/apple-q1-earnings-airpods-demand-supply-watch-beats-sales-fortune-500/#more-479977" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479977&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479977&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 21:45:15 +00009to5MacApple Pay adds support for 20+ banks and credit unions in the US, HSBC in Australia
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/apple-pay-banks-credit-unions-us-hsbc-australia/
Tue, 02 May 2017 21:22:18 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/apple-pay-atm.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&strip=all&w=1600&h=1000" /></div>
<p>Apple today <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204916" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">added</a> over 20 additional banks and credit unions to its list of those that officially support Apple Pay. The new additions follow over 20 added a couple of weeks back for users<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/18/apple-pay-us-china-april/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> in the U.S. and China</a>.</p>
<p>Today’s update includes 23 banks and credit unions in total for the US, and brings support for HSBC in Australia with both MasterCard and Visa credit cards supported.</p>
<p>Apple typically adds support for new banks and credit unions every 2-3 weeks and keeps track of supported institutions for all regions where Apple Pay is available <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204916">on its website</a>.</p>
<p>In addition to the U.S., the service is now available in Canada, France, Russia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, Spain, Ireland, and Taiwan. Earlier this year, hints at preparations for <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/02/20/apple-pay-germany-and-italy/">launches in Germany and Italy</a> were also discovered, but Apple has yet to make things official for those countries.</p>
<p>As for retailer support, Apple Pay head Jennifer Bailey <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/06/apple-pay-adoption-gap-support/">said last year</a> that around 35 percent of US retailers are now supporting the service. Notably, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/27/exxon-mobil-speedpass-apple-pay-apple-watch/">Exxon Mobil Speedpass+ recently introduced support</a> for Apple Pay for purchasing gas from Apple Watch, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/04/starbucks-iphone-imessage-gift-card-app-apple-pay/">Starbucks launched an iMessage app</a> for sending gift cards with Apple Pay, and<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/20/comcast-xfinity-apple-pay-bill-payments/"> Comcast is rolling out support for bill payments</a> using Apple Pay.</p>
<p>Next up for Apple Pay<a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/27/report-apple-in-talks-to-extend-apple-pay-with-person-to-person-payments-offer-its-own-prepaid-debit-cards/"> could be person-to-person payments</a> and possibly its own prepaid debit cards, according to a report late last month.</p>
<p>The full list of newly added banks is below:</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/apple-pay-banks-credit-unions-us-hsbc-australia/#more-479967" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479967&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479967&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 21:22:18 +00009to5MacLive blog: Apple’s fiscal year Q2 2017 earnings call
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/live-blog-apples-fiscal-year-q2-2017-earnings-call/
Tue, 02 May 2017 20:44:39 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/13-inch-macbook-pro-touchbar.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all&w=1600&h=1000" /></div>
<p>Apple <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/aapl-q2-2017-results/">just announced</a> its earnings for Q2 2017, reporting profits of $11.03 billion on revenues of $52.9 billion. The company sold 50.7 million iPhones, 8.92 million iPads, and 4.19 million Macs. Next on today’s schedule is Apple’s quarterly earnings call, which will kick-off at 2PM PT/5PM ET and we’ll have live coverage right here.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/live-blog-apples-fiscal-year-q2-2017-earnings-call/#more-479945" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479945&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479945&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 20:44:39 +00009to5MacApple announces Q2 2017 revenue of $52.9 billion: 50.7m iPhones, 8.92m iPads, 4.19m Macs
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/aapl-q2-2017-results/
Tue, 02 May 2017 20:33:52 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/tim-cook-james-corden-carpool-karaoke-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Apple has announced its latest quarter results including $50.6b in revenue with $11.03b from 50.7m iPhones, 8.92m iPads, and 4.19m Macs sold. In terms of new products, the quarter includes <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/24/apple-store-goes-down-red-iphone-and-329-ipad-on-sale-today/">launch day sales</a> for the cheaper $329 iPad and Product RED iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.</p>
<p>FY17 Q2 results compare to the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/01/31/apple-earnings-fy17-q1/">previous quarter’s</a> $78.4 billion in revenue, $17.89 billion in profit, 78.3 million iPhones, 13 million iPads, and 5.3 million Macs. In the same quarter <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/04/26/apple-earnings-fy16-q2/">a year ago</a>, Apple reported $50.6 billion in revenue, $10.5 billion in profit, 51.1 millions iPhones sold, 10.2 million iPads sold, and 4 million Macs sold.</p>
<p>Full press release after the break, and stick around for our earnings call live blog at the top of the hour:</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/aapl-q2-2017-results/#more-479923" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479923&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479923&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 20:33:52 +00009to5MacFacebook goes head-to-head with iMessage in Instant Games rollout
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/facebook-instant-games-rollout/
Tue, 02 May 2017 17:43:03 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/facebook_instant_games_on_messenger_global3.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Facebook has begun rolling out its Instant Games on Messenger to worldwide audiences today. Today’s rollout also means that Messenger will be seeing many of the new features announced at Facebook’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/18/facebook-releases-ar-camera-effects-platform-vr-facebook-spaces/">F8 conference</a>. The Messenger features will allow developers to create deeper gameplay experiences utilizing the newest APIs within the platform.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/facebook-instant-games-rollout/#more-479897" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479897&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479897&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 17:43:03 +00009to5MacT-Mobile announces nationwide plan for 5G coverage, calls out AT&T and Verizon over misleading claims
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/t-mobile-nationwide-5g-plans/
Tue, 02 May 2017 17:22:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/t-mobile-hulu1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500&h=751" /></div><p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/t-mobile/">T-Mobile’s</a> CEO John Legere has shared the company’s plans for brining true 5G coverage to its customers in a new video. However, before sharing details about T-Mobile’s strategy, Legere takes some time to point out AT&T and Verizon’s recent Q1 results and shares ideas on why he believes their 5G claims are misleading and their plans flawed.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/t-mobile-nationwide-5g-plans/#more-479874" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479874&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479874&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 17:22:53 +00009to5Mac9to5Toys Last Call: 13″ MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/
Tue, 02 May 2017 16:32:16 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/9to5toys-header.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by <em><strong><a href="http://9to5toys.com/9to5toys-newsletter-signup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter</a></strong></em>. Also, be sure to check us out on: <a href="http://twitter.com/9to5toys">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/feed">RSS Feed</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/9to5toyscom/228249133858390">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://plus.google.com/b/105878626736210310777/105878626736210310777/posts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google+</a> and <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/12/11/safari-push-notifications-are-live-on-all-9to5-sites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Safari push notifications</a>.</p>
<h2>TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:</h2>
<p><em><strong>Last Call Updates:</strong></em></p>
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<h3>Apple iPhone 6s (manufacturer refurb): 16GB <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/apple-iphone-6s-refurb-deals/"><strong>$280</strong></a>, 64GB <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/apple-iphone-6s-refurb-deals/"><strong>$340</strong></a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/apple-iphone-6s-refurb-deals/">more</a></h3>
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<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/batterypro-apple-watch/">BatteryPro charges your Apple Watch & iPhone on-the-go</a>, save 20% on pre-orders</li>
<li>Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller w/ audio jack<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/microsoft-xbox-one-wireless-controller/"> just $27 shipped</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/vive-vr-audio-strap/">Vive VR Audio Strap add-on </a>from HTC gets official release date</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/amazons-comixology-unlimited/">Amazon’s Comixology Unlimited </a>service now includes Marvel comics</li>
<li>Green Deals: Honeywell Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/green-deals-honeywell-thermostat/">$130</a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/green-deals-honeywell-thermostat/">more</a></li>
<li>LEGO Star Wars Rebel U-Wing Fighter w/ 5 minifigures <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/lego-rebel-u-wing/">for $54</a></li>
<li>Garmin Fenix 3 Training GPS Watch <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/garmin-fenix-3-deal/">$310 (Reg. up to $450)</a></li>
<li>Retractable Hose Reel and Nozzle from RL Flo-Master <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/retractable-hose-reel-nozzle/">$68 shipped (65-feet)</a></li>
<li>DJI Phantom 3 Standard Quadcopter Drone (Refurb)<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/dji-phantom-3-standard-2/"> $314</a></li>
<li>Amcrest HDSeries 720p Security Camera <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/amcrest-hdseries-camera/">$45 (Reg. $70+)</a></li>
<li>Load up on Beethoven and Classic Music MP3 Albums <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/beethoven-mp3-album-deals/">for $1 (Reg. up to $10)</a></li>
<li>Spalding Official NBA Game Basketball <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/official-nba-game-basketball/">for $86 (Reg. $140+)</a></li>
<li>Little Tikes 3-Foot Trampoline hits Amazon all-time low<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/little-tikes-trampoline/"> at $28</a></li>
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<p><img data-attachment-id="479882" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/13-inch-macbook-air-1-2/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="2000,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="13-inch-macbook-air (1)" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-479882" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/13-inch-macbook-air-1.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3>Apple 13-inch MacBook Air 256GB <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/apple-256gb-macbook-air/">now <strong>$279 off</strong></a></h3>
<p><img data-attachment-id="479884" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/beatsx-gray/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="beatsx-gray" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-479884" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/beatsx-gray.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3>BeatsX Wireless Headphones w/ Apple’s W1 Chip: <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/beatsx-wireless-headphones/"><strong>$97</strong> or less (Reg. $150)</a></h3>
<p><img data-attachment-id="479890" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/twlve-south-hirise/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,799" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="twlve-south-hirise" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-479890" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="499" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twlve-south-hirise.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3>Twelve South’s HiRise Stand docks your iPhone, iPad and more <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/twelve-south-hirise-dock-bh/">for <strong>$17</strong></a></h3>
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<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/9to5toys-lunch-break-beats-pill-fitbit-blaze-bose/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-479703"><img data-attachment-id="479703" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/9to5toys-lunch-break-beats-pill-fitbit-blaze-bose/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal-2/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1000,500" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-479703" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal.jpg 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal.jpg?quality=82&strip=all 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal.jpg?quality=82&strip=all 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/bose-soundtrue-amazon-headphones-deal.jpg?quality=82&strip=all 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>Bose SoundTrue Around-Ear Headphones II for iOS: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/bose-soundtrue-headphones/"><strong>$80</strong> (Reg. $99+)</a></h3>
<h3><img data-attachment-id="479886" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01-2/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1920,960" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-479886" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/final-fantasy-iii-ios-sale-01.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></h3>
<h3>Final Fantasy VI hits its lowest price ever on iOS: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/26/final-fantasy-vi-ios/"><strong>$7</strong> (Reg. $15)</a></h3>
<h3>Final Fantasy 1-3 for iOS now matching all-time lows, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/28/final-fantasy-ios-sale/">starting at <strong>$4</strong></a></h3>
<ul>
<li>The Game of Life on iOS goes <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/game-life-ios-free/">free for very first time (Reg. $3)</a></li>
<li>Fieldrunners tower defense game <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/28/fieldrunners-tower-defense-free/">goes free on iOS for very first time</a></li>
<li>App Store Free App of the Week: Lily Music Creation<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/27/app-store-free-app-week-lily/"> goes free for first time</a></li>
</ul>
<p><img data-attachment-id="479889" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/logitech-mk850-3/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="1600,900" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="logitech-mk850" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-479889" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="563" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-mk8501.jpg 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3>Review: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/logitech-mk850-review/">Logitech’s <strong>MK850 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse</strong></a> masters all your devices</h3>
<h3>Review: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/28/review-iloud-micro-bluetooth-speakers/">The <strong>iLoud Monitor Speakers</strong></a> w/ Bluetooth and a micro footprint</h3>
<h3>Review: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/27/dodocase-leather-iphone-cardcase-review/"><strong>Leather </strong>iPhone CARDcase by DODOcase</a> – slim, sleek, and useful</h3>
<p><img data-attachment-id="479885" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/best-running-shoes/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png" data-orig-size="1600,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="best-running-shoes" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png?w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png?w=1000&h=500" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-479885" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png?w=1000&h=500" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png?w=1000&h=500 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png?w=155&h=78 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png?w=655&h=328 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png?w=768&h=384 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png?w=1024&h=512 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/best-running-shoes.png 1600w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/best-running-shoes/">Top Running Shoes of 2017</a> for the Best Workout</h3>
<p><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/9to5toys-lunch-break-beats-pill-fitbit-blaze-bose/spiderlight-backpacker/" rel="attachment wp-att-479694"><img data-attachment-id="479694" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/9to5toys-lunch-break-beats-pill-fitbit-blaze-bose/spiderlight-backpacker/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" data-orig-size="2000,1000" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="spiderlight-backpacker" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-479694" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=155 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=655 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=768 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1024 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/spiderlight-backpacker.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></a></p>
<h3>9to5Rewards: <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/28/9to5rewards-spiderlight-backpacker/"><strong>Spiderlight Backpacker Kit</strong> for DSLR, GoPro and more! [Giveaway]</a></h3>
<h2>MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:</h2>
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<h3><img data-attachment-id="479887" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/harman-kardon-hkts-20/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png" data-orig-size="1599,800" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="harman-kardon-hkts-20" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png?w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png?w=1000&h=500" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-479887" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png?w=1000&h=500" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png?w=1000&h=500 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png?w=155&h=78 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png?w=655&h=328 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png?w=768&h=384 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png?w=1024&h=512 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/harman-kardon-hkts-20.png 1599w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></h3>
<h3>Harman Kardon’s HKTS 20 5.1-Ch. Home Theater System <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/harman-kardon-hkts-20-system/">for<strong> $200</strong></a></h3>
<ul>
<li>Google Home Personal Assistant <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/google-home-w-20-newegg/">$114 w/ $20 Newegg gift card</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/lg-4k-monitor-freesync/">LG intros new 43-inch 4K FreeSync display</a> that supports four sources at once</li>
<li>Watch out HomeKit,<a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/nodez-smart-home/"> Nodez is an affordable smart home solution</a> with Alexa support</li>
<li>Aukey 21W Dual USB Solar Charger <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/aukey-dual-usb-solar-charger/">$40, more</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/sandisk-128gb-flash-drive/">Daily Deals:</a> Logitech Harmony Smart Control <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/sandisk-128gb-flash-drive/">$70, more</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/cool-iphone-accessories-snes30-bluetooth-controller-40-steel-mfi-lightning-cable-30-more/">Cool iPhone Accessories</a>: SNES30 Bluetooth Controller $40, more</li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/casio-watches-amazon-goldbox/">Casio Solar Watches from $17</a> in today’s Amazon Gold Box</li>
<li>DEWALT 20V MAX Electric String Trimmer and Blower <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/dewalt-string-trimmer-blower/">$239, today only</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/chipotle-teacher-appreciation-day/">Chipotle BOGO FREE Meals</a> for Teacher Appreciation Day</li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/jimmy-johns/">Get your $1 subs at Jimmy John’s</a>, today only from 4pm-8pm</li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/zip-zap-ios-free/">Zip-Zap iOS puzzler goes free</a> for very first time (Reg. up to $2)</li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/best-ios-app-deals-star-wars/">Today’s Best iOS & Mac Game/App Deals:</a> Star Wars Pinball, Splashtop Cam, more</li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/todays-best-game-deals-battleborn/">Today’s Best Game Deals:</a> Battleborn $7, LEGO City Undercover $44, more</li>
<li>Oral-B Black Pro 1000 Electric Toothbrush <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/oral-b-black-electric-toothbrush/">for just $30 Prime shipped</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/nydj-fashion-amazon-goldbox/">NYDJ Women’s Fashion up to 50% off</a> highlights today’s Gold Box deals</li>
<li>Bon Appetit magazine + digital iPad access <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/bon-appetit-magazine-ipad/">for just $4 shipped</a></li>
<li>Scotch Multi-Purpose Scissors <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/05/02/scotch-scissors-amazon/">for just $1 Prime shipped (best-seller)</a></li>
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<h2>NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:</h2>
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<h3>Outlaw Tracker is a limited edition <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/vintage-electric-outlaw-tracker/">Porsche-inspired eBike with killer looks</a></h3>
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<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/kumiita-coding-robot/">KUMIITA is a robot </a>that can teach your child programming</h3>
<p><img data-attachment-id="479883" data-permalink="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/all-controller-01-1/" data-orig-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png" data-orig-size="2000,1001" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0"}" data-image-title="all-controller-01 (1)" data-image-description="" data-medium-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png?w=655" data-large-file="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png?w=1000&h=501" title="9to5Toys Last Call: 13 MacBook Air 256GB $279 off, BeatsX Wireless Headphones $97, Twelve South iPhone Stand $17, more" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-479883" src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png?w=1000&h=501" alt="" width="1000" height="501" srcset="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png?w=1000&h=501 1000w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png?w=155&h=78 155w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png?w=655&h=328 655w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png?w=768&h=384 768w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png?w=1024&h=513 1024w, https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/all-controller-01-1.png 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p>
<h3><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/all-controller-xbox-ps4-ios-android/">ALL-Controller supports your Xbox One</a>, PS4 and iOS/Android devices</h3>
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<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/lou-board-electric-skateboard/">Lou Board is the ultimate electric skateboard</a>, designed for power</li>
<li>aGlass adds VR eye-tracking, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/aglass-htc-kit/">graphics upgrades to HTC Vive</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/best-console-releases-may/">Best Console Releases for May</a>: Prey, Injustice 2, Fire Emblem, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/best-console-releases-may/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/28/logitechs-new-universal-folio-keyboard-case-fits-all-ipads-and-android-tablets/">Logitech’s new Universal Folio keyboard</a> case fits all iPads and Android tablets</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/28/nintendo-new-2ds-xl-handheld-release-date-more-video/">Nintendo New 2DS XL handheld release date</a> + more [Video]</li>
<li>LEGO returns to space with <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/28/lego-apollo-saturn-v-ideas/">new 2,000-piece Apollo Saturn V set coming this summer</a></li>
<li>Anki Overdrive is about to get<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/28/anki-overdrive/"> ‘Fast and Furious’ with a new starter set</a></li>
<li>Master & Dynamic takes the wraps off <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/27/master-dynamic-leica-headphones/">new Leica-inspired headphones</a></li>
<li><a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/04/27/penna-wireless-bluetooth-keyboard/">Penna is the retro-inspired Bluetooth keyboard</a> we’ve been looking for</li>
<li>DJI keeps it coming with new <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/04/27/dji-new-vr-goggles-phantom/">VR Goggles for Phantom and more</a></li>
<li>Ultraloq is a secure, user-friendly and <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/26/ultraloq/">affordable home smart lock</a></li>
<li>DJI announces <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/26/djii-new-drone-hasselblad/">new 100MP Drone that’s overkill for everyone</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/26/deskview-portable-mountable-desk/">DeskView brings a standing desk</a> to your office window</li>
<li>Reolink Argus is the <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/27/reolink-argus/">truly wire-free security camera for $80</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/26/nuans-neo-reloaded/">NuAns NEO Android Smartphone </a>made of stone, cork, denim, more</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/26/amazon-echo-look/">Amazon details new Echo Look Camera</a> with Alexa, fashion-focused features</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/26/call-duty-wwii-video/">Call of Duty heads back to WWII</a>: official reveal trailer, details, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/26/call-duty-wwii-video/">more</a></li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/25/genie-multi-lingual-translator/">Genie is the multi-lingual translator</a> for Siri and Google Assistant</li>
<li><a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/25/marvel-vs-capcom-infinite-new/">Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite for Xbox One/PS4</a> release date & new trailer</li>
<li>Verizon launches Fios Gigabit Internet Connection<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/25/verizon-launches-gigabit-internet/"> starting at $80/month</a></li>
<li>This power bank has an AC Outlet and <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/04/25/lifepowr-a3/">USB-C to power everything imaginable</a></li>
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<h3>Beats Pill+ Portable Wireless Speaker <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/beats-pill-portable-wireless-speaker/">for <strong>$149 shipped</strong> ($50+ off)</a></h3>
<h3>Smartphone Accessories: Anker SoundCore Bluetooth Speaker<a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/anker-soundcore-bluetooth-speaker-3/"> <strong>$29 Prime shipped</strong></a>, <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/anker-soundcore-bluetooth-speaker-3/">more</a></h3>
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<h3>Fitbit discounts <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/fitbit-discounts-up-to-40-off-blaze-150-flex-2-60-alta-hr-130/"><strong>up to 40% off</strong></a>: Blaze <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/fitbit-discounts-up-to-40-off-blaze-150-flex-2-60-alta-hr-130/"><strong>$150</strong></a>, Flex 2 <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/fitbit-discounts-up-to-40-off-blaze-150-flex-2-60-alta-hr-130/"><strong>$60</strong></a>, Alta HR <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/05/01/fitbit-discounts-up-to-40-off-blaze-150-flex-2-60-alta-hr-130/"><strong>$130</strong></a></h3>
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<h3>Samsung and LG 4K HDR Smart Ultra HDTVs <a href="http://9to5toys.com/2017/04/28/samsung-lg-4k-ultra-hdtvs/">from <strong>$899 shipped</strong></a></h3>
<h3>LG 34-inch UltraWide WFHD Monitor w/ HDMI <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/04/27/lg-34-inch-ultrawide/">for <strong>$299</strong> (Reg. $399)</a></h3>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/9to5toys-macbook-beatsx/#more-479872" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479872&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479872&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 16:32:16 +00009to5MacMicrosoft introduces Windows 10 S for classrooms and a new ‘Surface Laptop’ MacBook competitor
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/microsoft-windows-10-s-surface-laptop/
Tue, 02 May 2017 16:18:33 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/microsoft-surface-laptop-2.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Microsoft held a media event in New York City today focused on a new version of Windows, a new laptop line, and how it all relates to education. Windows 10 S is a streamlined version of Microsoft’s operating system geared for students and educators. The Microsoft Surface Laptop is a new line of MacBook Air-like notebooks with up to 14.5-hour battery life.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/microsoft-windows-10-s-surface-laptop/#more-479869" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479869&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479869&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 16:18:33 +00009to5MacAnalyst: Apple could use ‘major acquisition’ in media or cloud space to help reach services growth goals
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/apple-analyst-barclays-acquisition-media-services-growth/
Tue, 02 May 2017 15:04:00 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/apple-tv-tvos.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&strip=all&w=1600&h=1000" /></div>
<p>Ahead of Apple’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/03/apple-to-report-q2-2017-earnings-on-may-2/">fiscal Q2 earnings call later today</a>, a note from Barclays analysts points to chatter among investors that Apple is eyeing a major acquisition of a media company.</p>
<p>The report from analysts Mark Moskowitz and Daniel Gaide claims that the move could allow Apple to achieve its services growth goals that could otherwise slow alongside iPhone sales, and that an acquisition of a company in the cloud services as opposed to media is also a possibility.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/apple-analyst-barclays-acquisition-media-services-growth/#more-479850" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479850&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479850&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 15:04:00 +00009to5MacLG intros new 43-inch 4K FreeSync display that supports four sources at once
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/lg-43-inch-freesync-display/
Tue, 02 May 2017 14:55:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/lg-4k-monitor.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1316&h=659" /></div><p><em><strong>From <a href="https://9to5toys.com/">9to5Toys</a>:</strong></em></p>
<p>Ever since Apple made the decision to <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/06/23/apple-discontinues-thunderbolt-display/">leave</a> the display game (and subsequently <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/10/whats-next-apple-displays/">return</a>), we’ve seen an abundance of new releases from brands like <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/03/07/philips-curved-40-inch-4k-monitor/">Philips</a>, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/31/review-lg-ultrafine-5k-display-macbook-pro-video/">LG</a> and <a href="https://9to5toys.com/2017/04/18/aoc-4k-curved-monitor/">others</a> trying to fill the void. Today, one of those major players is returning with another fresh announcement.</p>
<p>LG has quietly unveiled a <a href="https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1325220-REG/lg_43ud79_b_uhd_monitor_43_4k.html//BI/20282/KBID/14833/">new 42.5-inch 43UD79-B 4K IPS monitor</a> with its FreeSync technology. Designed as a slightly more budget-friendly alternative to its UltraFine 5K display, this release has a few special tricks up its sleeve. Most notably is the inclusion of <em>four </em>HDMI inputs as well as support for USB-C connectivity. All this comes in at a sub $700 price tag…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/lg-43-inch-freesync-display/#more-479854" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479854&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479854&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 14:55:34 +00009to5MaciPhone factory worker describes facial recognition checks & other security measures
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/iphone-factory-worker-describes-facial-recognition-checks-other-security-measures/
Tue, 02 May 2017 14:53:28 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/facial-recognition-data-points.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>NYU Grad student Dejian Zeng last month gave us <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/12/life-as-an-iphone-factory-worker-nyu-student/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">an inside view</a> of the life of an iPhone factory worker when he took a summer job at Pegatron, and now <em>Business Insider</em> has asked him about the security measures taken to try to guard against leaks …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/iphone-factory-worker-describes-facial-recognition-checks-other-security-measures/#more-479843" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479843&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479843&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 14:53:28 +00009to5MacTim Cook auctioning lunch meeting at Apple Park for charity
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/tim-cook-apple-park-lunch-auction/
Tue, 02 May 2017 14:25:13 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/apple-park1.png?w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Every year Tim Cook and Charitybuzz partner to auction off a lunch meeting with the Apple CEO for charity, and this year there’s a new perk for the highest bidder: a ticket to Apple Park. The campaign is valued at $100,000 to raise money for the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_F._Kennedy_Human_Rights">RFK Human Rights group</a>, and this year the meeting will take place at Apple’s brand new campus.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/tim-cook-apple-park-lunch-auction/#more-479836" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479836&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479836&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 14:25:13 +00009to5MacWith Apple’s Q2 financials expected to be on-track, here are the numbers to watch for
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/apple-q2-2017-earnings-guidance/
Tue, 02 May 2017 13:27:03 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/aapl1.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Analysts appear to be expecting Apple to announce that its Q2 2017 earnings were in line with the guidance it gave last time – albeit with revenue <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/aapl-q2-2017-earnings-analyst-expectations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">around the top end</a> of the predicted range.</p>
<p>When tuning in to the earnings report conference call, here are the numbers Apple needs to match or beat to be on-track …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/apple-q2-2017-earnings-guidance/#more-479825" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479825&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479825&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 13:27:03 +00009to5MacFollowing App Store price increases in Europe, Apple introducing more flexible pricing [Confirmed]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/app-store-prices-euro-e0-49/
Tue, 02 May 2017 12:47:11 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/app-store-049.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p><em>Update: The alternative pricing tiers, which are available to all countries which use the Euro, are confirmed in an <a href="https://itunespartner.apple.com/assets/downloads/Apps_PricingSchedule_April2017.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple document</a>.</em></p>
<p>Following <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/27/app-store-price-increase-currency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple’s decision</a> to increase the prices of App Store prices in Europe, Italian site <a href="http://www.ispazio.net/1802560/aumento-prezzi-applicazioni-appstore)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><em>iSpazio </em></a>reports that the company appears to be allowing developers the option of more flexible pricing. Instead of having to choose one of the standard tiers, they would be free to select alternatives – including a starting-point of €0.49 …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/app-store-prices-euro-e0-49/#more-479818" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479818&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479818&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 12:47:11 +00009to5MacSamsung’s Siri competitor Bixby claims to be better than Apple’s IA … in rap form
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/samsungs-siri-competitor-bixby-claims-to-be-better-than-apples-ia-in-rap-form/
Tue, 02 May 2017 12:09:44 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/bixby-siri-diss.png?w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Samsung may have kept its smartphone owners waiting more than five years to launch <a href="https://9to5google.com/guides/bixby/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bixby</a> – its answer to Apple’s Siri – but that hasn’t stopped the company taking a dig at Apple’s IA …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/samsungs-siri-competitor-bixby-claims-to-be-better-than-apples-ia-in-rap-form/#more-479813" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479813&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479813&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 12:09:44 +00009to5MacTwitter reveals 11 more video partners a day after announcing Bloomberg deal
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/twitter-tv-video-partners/
Tue, 02 May 2017 11:28:44 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/twitter.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Just one day after <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/twitter-bloomberg-partnership-video/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">announcing</a> a deal with <em>Bloomberg</em> to stream news reports 24/7, <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/twitter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> has now revealed video partnership arrangements with 11 more content providers in the fields of news, sports and entertainment.</p>
<p>News partners will be <em>Bloomberg, Buzzfeed, Cheddar </em>and<em> The Verge.</em> Sports coverage will be provided by <em>MLBAB, PGA Tour, The Players’ Tribune</em> and <em>Stadium</em>. The three entertainment channels will be <em>IMG Fashion, Live Nation</em> and <em>Propagate.</em></p>
<p>Twitter also revealed the specifics of what to expect from each partner …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/twitter-tv-video-partners/#more-479809" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479809&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479809&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 11:28:44 +00009to5MacDeutsche Bank analysts suggests iPhone 8 may not launch this year, but evidence is thin
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/iphone-8-launch-timing-deutsche-bank/
Tue, 02 May 2017 11:00:59 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/iphone-8-concept11.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>A research note from Deutsche Bank suggests that the <a href="https://9to5mac.com/guides/iphone-8/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPhone 8</a> may not be launched this year.</p>
<blockquote><p>Report suggests no new iPhone 8 this calendar year. As we have written in previous [research notes], several supply chain reports have suggested that key component shortages and technical challenges could delay the release of a high-end iPhone 8 device this fall. We believe this report further underscores the uncertainty around the timing of Apple’s next- generation iPhone model.</p></blockquote>
<p>The evidence for this appears thin, though it may explain an odd report from last week …</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/02/iphone-8-launch-timing-deutsche-bank/#more-479805" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479805&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479805&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 11:00:59 +00009to5MacLogitech launches Slim Folio keyboard case with four-year battery life for new 2017 iPad
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/logitech-slim-folio-keyboard-new-ipad/
Tue, 02 May 2017 06:59:24 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/logitech-slim-folio-hero.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Apple’s <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/03/30/2017-ipad-hands-on-review-329-video/">recently released 5th-generation iPad</a> is receiving a new third-party keyboard courtesy of Logitech. The Slim Folio is a Bluetooth-enabled keyboard that snaps onto the new 2017 9.7-inch iPad to enable more efficient typing.</p>
<p>But the most compelling thing about Logitech’s iPad keyboard case is its battery life. Thanks the implementation of power-sipping Bluetooth Low Energy, Logitech states that the unit’s coin cell batteries can last up to four years with two hours of daily usage. Depending on how you use your iPad, that could mean that you’ll never have to worry about the Slim Folio’s Keyboard for the lifetime of iPad ownership. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/logitech-slim-folio-keyboard-new-ipad/#more-479734" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479734&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479734&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 06:59:24 +00009to5MacHands-on: Aukey’s USB-C to HDMI Cable can easily connect your MacBook to an HDTV [Video]
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/review-aukey-usb-c-hdmi-cable-video/
Tue, 02 May 2017 00:14:02 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/aukey-usb-c-to-hdmi.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to connect your MacBook or MacBook Pro to an HDMI-enabled input, then <a href="http://amzn.to/2pPX1Qj">Aukey’s USB-C to HDMI Cable</a> might be able to do the job. <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/review-aukey-usb-c-hdmi-cable-video/#more-479732" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479732&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479732&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Tue, 02 May 2017 00:14:02 +00009to5MacNew research shows AirPods hit 98 percent customer satisfaction despite supply shortages
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/airpods-customer-satisfaction/
Mon, 01 May 2017 23:38:06 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/fullsizeoutput_1858.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=900" /></div><p>Apple’s AirPods may be hard to come by, but those who have gotten their hands on them seem to love them. While Tim Cook <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2016/12/31/top-appl-news-iphone-8-airpods-new-year-apple-watch-challenge-happy-hour-podcast/">has called the earbuds a “runaway success,” </a>new <a href="https://techpinions.com/apples-airpods-a-consumer-success-with-98-customer-satisfaction/49880">data from</a> research firm Creative Strategies and Experian show that the AirPods have an incredibly high customer satisfaction rate…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/airpods-customer-satisfaction/#more-479795" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479795&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479795&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 01 May 2017 23:38:06 +00009to5MacOpinion: It’s time to rethink early Apple Watch apps, not abandon them
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/opinion-apple-watch-apps/
Mon, 01 May 2017 20:25:34 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/apple-watch-spring-2017.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1600&h=800" /></div><p>Despite having its own App Store on the iPhone, Apple Watch has had a mixed experience with third-party apps during its first two years on the market. The first round of apps heavily relied on the iPhone to work, then Apple later allowed developers to run apps natively on the Apple Watch. Some high-profile iPhone apps still have outdated Apple Watch versions or no version at all. Now a few big name companies are quietly pulling their existing Apple Watch apps altogether.</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/opinion-apple-watch-apps/#more-479744" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479744&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479744&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 01 May 2017 20:25:34 +00009to5MacSiri helps prevent Florida fishermen from drowning
https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/siri-rescue-fishermen/
Mon, 01 May 2017 20:18:53 +0000<div class="feat-image"><img src="https://9to5mac.files.wordpress.com/2017/01/ios-siri-mac-mac-os.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1000&h=500" /></div><p>Local news station <a href="http://www.fox4now.com/news/state/boaters-say-siri-saved-their-lives">Fox 4 in Miami</a> reported today that Siri helped save the lives of three fishermen over the weekend…</p>
<p> <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/05/01/siri-rescue-fishermen/#more-479751" class="more-link">more…</a></p><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479751&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pixel.wp.com/b.gif?host=9to5mac.com&blog=22754319&post=479751&subd=9to5mac&ref=&feed=1" width="1" height="1" />Mon, 01 May 2017 20:18:53 +00009to5Mac