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Daily Deals: Bluetooth speakers, car chargers and more

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 02:58 PM PST

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Hello! Welcome to iDB's new exploratory 'Daily Deals' post. Here you will find a roundup of some of our favorite deals of the day on tech and tech-related products such as smartphones, tablets, accessories, connected devices, and even video games and consoles.

This is an experiment of sorts, born out of our love for tech and discounts. So we're going to do a little trial run, and see how it goes. If it turns out to be something readers are interested in, we'll add more products from more websites, and make this a daily thing.... Read the rest of this post here


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Apple names ‘Warhammer 40K: Deathwatch: Tyranid Invasion’ its free App of the Week

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 12:59 PM PST

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Apple on Thursday added “Warhammer 40,000: Deathwatch: Tyranid Invasion” to its App of the Week promotion. This means that for the next 7 days, you’ll be able to download the popular turn-based strategy game for both iPhone and iPad for free, a solid savings of $2.

Deathwatch: Tyranid Invasion is a popular entry in the Warhammer franchise, hailed for its beautiful graphics and strong gameplay. In it, players must make their way through 40 missions while building up an extensive roster of weapons, gear and band of marine soldiers.

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5 third-party Mac apps I use every day

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 11:25 AM PST

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Although there are plenty of great apps already built into OS X, I use a lot of third-party apps on my Mac to give it more functionality tailored to my needs, as I’m sure many other Mac users do too. In this piece, I’ll be sharing what my five favorite third-party apps to use on my Mac on a daily basis are, and I’ll also share why I love using them.... Read the rest of this post here


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Apple releases minor software update to fix devices bricked by Error 53

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 10:06 AM PST

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Apple has released a revised version of iOS 9.2.1 on Thursday to fix devices that have been affected by ‘Error 53,’ an issue that could 'brick' a user's iOS device if it received a third-party Touch ID sensor replacement instead of one of Apple's own replacements.... Read the rest of this post here


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How to enable ‘Show me the best tweets first’ on Twitter

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 09:28 AM PST

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Twitter recently unveiled a new feature that lets you elect to have the service surface new and interesting content at the top of your timeline since your last visit.

Called "Show me the best tweets first," it’s a staggered release so not everyone may have it at the same time although the majority of Twitter’s user base should now see this option in their settings.

This post will take you through the steps you need to take in order to enable this feature in Twitter’s mobile apps and in the desktop interface, so that you never miss important updates from people you follow.... Read the rest of this post here


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PayPal app redesign adds new start screen, ‘one-click’ cash request, & more

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 09:00 AM PST

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The PayPal app for iOS, which has been long over-due for an update, has finally received its much-needed update on Thursday that adds official support for the retina HD displays of Apple’s 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch handsets.

The app, which is still a free download from the App Store, has been completely redesigned with a slew of changes to make using the app not only feel better, but look better.... Read the rest of this post here


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Bloomberg profiles Apple’s silicon chief, gives a peek at secret chip-testing lab in Cupertino

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 08:14 AM PST

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Bloomberg Businessweek has published an interesting profile of Johny Srouji, Apple’s silicon chief (official title: Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies), who joined the company back in 2008 to lead development of the A4, the first Apple-designed system-on-a-chip that made its debut in the iPhone 4 and the original iPad.

Apple is now widely praised by critics and fans alike for taking its chip destiny in its own hands. The article tells an in-depth story of how then CEO Steve Jobs had the foresight and courage to take Apple on a risky path to make it a fabless silicon designer.

Apple-designed mobile chips went on to differentiate iPhones and iPads on the  hardware level from competing devices using off-the-shelf parts. The story also gives us our very first peek at chip-durability testing at an unmarked Apple lab in Cupertino.... Read the rest of this post here


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Apple launches new Trade Up With Installments 24-month iPhone payment plan

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 07:25 AM PST

Tim Cook (iPhone 6 launch, Palo Alto Apple Store)

CNET is reporting that Apple is launched a new iPhone payment plan, the Trade Up With Installments program, that gives users the option of unloading their old phone to get a brand new iPhone for an outlay of less than about $35 a month.

The program, CNET explains, was designed for people who have older-generation iPhones and lets these customers hand over their old iPhone, Android or Microsoft Windows phone device in exchange for credit toward a new iPhone purchase. It’s currently available in the United States through Apple’s official retail stores.... Read the rest of this post here


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Concept: dual-camera iPhone 7 Plus and pink iPhone 5se with iPhone 6-style design

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 07:02 AM PST

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The rumor-mill cannot agree whether a rumored ‘iPhone 5se’ is going to feature a refined iPhone 5s design or an iPhone 6-style look with smoothly rounded corners and curved screen edges.

Be that as it may, German magazine Curved.de has taken upon itself to envision what the iPhone 5se might look like should Apple streamline its handset lineup around the current iPhone 6/6s look and feel.

As a bonus, they’ve also done some intriguing renditions of what a next-generation ‘iPhone 7’ and a dual-camera ‘iPhone 7 Plus’ might look like, based on the rumors that have been floating around. Check out the images and tell us what you think in the comments.... Read the rest of this post here


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Skype group video calling starts rolling out with support for up to 25 participants

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 06:22 AM PST

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As promised, Microsoft has begun rolling out free group video calling in Skype’s mobile apps for iOS and Android devices, Engadget reported this morning.

According to Microsoft, this feature will allow Skype users to video chat with up to 24 other people at once in crisp 1080p resolution, and each participant can flip between the front and back camera mid-call.

Group video calling in mobile Skype apps is going to be available to users in North America and Western Europe. "We plan to be fully available worldwide in March," said Skype.... Read the rest of this post here


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This stock keyboard is hiding tons of fun emoticons \(^o^)/

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 04:00 AM PST

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Hidden within iOS’ Japanese keyboard are a slew of little-known ASCII faces that have been prebuilt by Apple. These fun and quirky faces are great for sending a friendly face to a friend or spouse via iMessage or another form of text-based communication to express how you’re feeling at a moment in time, and you don’t have to speak Japanese to use them.

In this tutorial, we’ll be showing you how you can access them so you can start spicing up your conversations.... Read the rest of this post here


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This tweak lets you control your Home screen with a Bluetooth keyboard

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 03:00 AM PST

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If you use a Bluetooth keyboard with your iPad, or even with your iPhone or iPod touch (although less likely), then you might enjoy a new jailbreak tweak called Keyhook, which is now available in Cydia for $1.99.

Keyhook will allow you to control your Home screen with your Bluetooth keyboard; this includes selecting apps, launching apps, and moving between Home screen pages.... Read the rest of this post here


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AppSort: quickly sort your Home screen apps based on various criteria

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 02:00 AM PST

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If you’ve got a lot of apps on your Home screen and hate looking through them all, then check out a new free jailbreak tweak called AppSort, which just hit Cydia, and will let you sort your Home screen app icons with ease.

AppSort is a jailbreak tweak that offers users a quicker way to sort the apps on your Home screen so you don’t have to spend any of your time sorting them for yourself. The tweak lets you use Activator to reveal a menu full of options; the options allow you you to choose a criteria for how your apps will be sorted on the Home screen.... Read the rest of this post here


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WatchStand: the all-in-one charging station for Apple Watch & iPhone

Posted: 18 Feb 2016 01:00 AM PST

Your Apple Watch and iPhone are made for each other. They're nearly always together, so keep them charged together with the WatchStand Powered Charging Station by Griffin. This all-in-one charging dock features a spot for your Apple Watch as well as a place for your iPad or iPhone, and sits beautifully on any desktop, tabletop or bedside table. You can get your own today for $49.99.

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Apple posts new iPhone 6s ads highlighting 3D Touch and Live Photos

Posted: 17 Feb 2016 06:00 PM PST

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Apple on Wednesday posted two new iPhone 6s ads to its YouTube channel entitled Less Time and Live Photos. As it says in the headline, each spot highlights one of two major features from the company’s latest handset: 3D Touch and Live Photos.

The first video, Less Time, talks about what 3D Touch is and the many ways you can use it. Notably, actress Aubrey Plaza makes a cameo. The second clip, Live Photos, similarly shows the feature in action, and lists off some of its many benefits.... Read the rest of this post here


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Apple Pay has officially expanded to China

Posted: 17 Feb 2016 03:35 PM PST

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In a move that could really help open up the market for Apple Pay, Apple just announced that its mobile payment service has expanded to China, the 1.33 billion people market.

"You can now support Apple Pay for your customers in China, providing an easy, secure, and private way for them to pay using their China UnionPay credit and debit cards," reads an update on Apple’s portal for developers.... Read the rest of this post here


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