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Some users running the newest betas for iOS, OS X, and Apple TV have seen a notification that “Apple TV is now available for Continuity,” according to 9to5Mac. It’s possible Apple TV will gain some parts of the new Continuity feature seen in iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, which […] Read the original post…

To anyone familiar with slow cookers, this model looks pretty much the same from the outside, and works the same way. The outer layer is a shiny silver basin, with plastic handles on either side that allow it to be carried without the risk of burning the carrier. A 27” […] Read the original post…

Adonit has released its newest stylus, the Jot Touch with Pixelpoint ($120). Pixelpoint is a 3.18 mm fine point tip designed to improve precision and accuracy. The new stylus comes with programmable shortcut buttons and the ability to connect to Adobe Creative Cloud. It also offers 2,048 levels of pressure […] Read the original post…

Apple has dropped the price of the Apple TV in European markets. The Apple TV is now €99 in Europe and £79 in the United Kingdom, down from €109 and £99, respectively. In the U.S., the Apple TV remains $99. On Tuesday, a new Apple TV software beta was released […] Read the original post…

In today’s iLounge Deal we’re offering a great opportunity to pick up 10 cool Mac apps for a potentially great price in The Name Your Own Price Summer Blockbuster Mac Bundle. Featuring such great apps as Path Finder 6 and Fantastical, this deal allows you to get fully licensed copies […] Read the original post…

We were hoping the rumors of a new, less expensive iMac were true, and we knew there would have to be some cuts made somewhere to lower the price. But there’s no way we expected such a huge gap between the new Mid […] Read the original post by Nick Guy

Apple is looking to take advantage of Amazon’s ongoing dispute with Hachette Book Group — or at least ruffle Amazon’s feathers — by promoting discounted Hachette books in its iTunes Store. Currently, Apple is promoting 26 books under the heading “Popular Pre-Orders: $9.99 or Less,” and all of the books […] Read the original post…

Anker’s TC980 Keyboard Case for iPad Air ($80) is similar to some other keyboard cases we’ve seen before, but like many of the company’s products, comes in at a lower price. The faux leather case holds the tablet inside its right cover, where it’s gripped with small segments of plastic […] Read the original post…

Many third-party Lightning cables have larger plastic housings around their plugs than Apple’s cables, which can sometimes prevent compatibility with cases. Anker’s USB Cable with Lightning Connector ($16) is specifically designed to avoid this issue. The three foot long cable has the standard USB plug at one end and Lightning […] Read the original post…

Automatic Labs, makers of the Automatic Link, has released version 2.0 of the Automatic app. The free app, which can only be used in conjunction with the accessory, has been redesigned and can now give users fuel level updates and low-fuel warnings. Also, the speed warning alerts can now be […] Read the original post…

Apple has released iOS 8 beta 2 to registered developers. The release is available over-the-air through Settings. 9to5Mac reports that a new Apple TV software beta has also been released. We’ll update in the near future with any pertinent information on what’s new and notable within iOS 8 beta 2. … […] Read the original…

Photos of an iPad Air 2 physical mockup including Touch ID have surfaced online. The mockup looks much like the current iPad Air, with a few changes. In addition to the Touch ID, the mockup has recessed volume controls. There’s also a new hole on the side of the device […] Read the original post…

The largest part of the system, and the heart of it all, is referred to as the main unit. Made primarily of black plastic, it’s a tall, reclined shape that measures 7” in height, just over 2” deep, and about 3.75” wide. On its face is a green 5” screen […] Read the original post…

Leather may just be leather for some people, but for others, premium materials and descriptions are appealing. The latter group is the likely audience for Griffin’s Beamhaus Portfolio for 11” MacBook Air ($150)—the envelope-style sleeve will keep your Mac protected, and look good […] Read the original post by Nick Guy

The Unicode Consortium has announced version 7.0 of the Unicode Standard, which includes 2,834 new characters and approximately 250 emoji. Emojipedia has the full list of brief descriptions for the new emoji characters, including Thermometer, Hot Pepper, Derelict House Building, Waving White Flag, Man In Business Suit Levitating, Dagger Knife, […] Read the original post…