Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the brand new 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Things task manager app for iOS goes free (Reg. up to $20), 30% off Mac version iPhone 6 Plus TPU rubber ultra thin bumper case and stylus $3 shipped...

After my first impressions, lengthy update, decision point and one month update, this week is when I have to officially lose the ‘skeptic’ prefix to my Apple Watch diary series and relabel myself as a fully-fledged convert. The trigger for this realization was a fairly small one, but one which clearly demonstrated to me that – little by little – the Apple Watch is transforming itself into a gadget I eventually won’t want to be without … The trigger was the arrival of Apple Pay in the UK – something I’d been impatiently waiting for ever since the U....

Typed emoticons can still elevate any chat, especially the timeless and hilarious ¯_(ツ)_/¯ emoticon. Here’s how you can type out this shrug emoji on Mac, Windows, iPhone, and Android devices. A Quick Guide On How to Type the Shrug Emoji ¯_(ツ)_/¯: How to Type the Shrug Emoji ¯_(ツ)_/¯ Quickly and Easily On first glance, the shrug emoticon seems like a tricky and complex emoticon to write out. It’s one of the more intricate emoticons to type, and most people often resort to copying and pasting the emoticon from other websites....

I’m a self-confessed smartwatch skeptic. The first one I ever tried, the original Pebble, struck me as an extremely ugly solution in search of a problem. The Apple Watch, when it was finally announced, looked like a rather attractive (if too thick) solution in search of a problem. Which raises the question: why was I up at the crack of 8 am (time zones can be useful things on occasion …) to order one?...

Apple shares yesterday closed below $100 for the first time in 15 months, the WSJ noting that the value of the company has dropped by $100B in a little over a month, losing 7% this week alone. The slide is being attributed to two factors: one (semi-)factual, one speculative … The Cupertino company’s 4.2% drop on the day was greater than the overall market’s slide and the 3% slump in the Nasdaq Composite, which closed down 10% from its May peak....

While a stock split doesn’t directly change the value of a company, it can encourage more investment in a stock. Historically, AAPL stock splits have seen the share price rise an average of 10% in the following 12 months, says an analyst who did the sums for ten large brands over a 60-year period … Business Insider saw the analysis by eToro. AAPL’s biggest rise following a stock split was in 2014, when the share price rose 36....

Adobe today begins taking pre-orders for its CS6 line of its popular line professional design products. Adobe combines 14 different individual applications, including its venerable Photoshop CS6 (free Beta download), Illustrator CS6, and InDesign CS6, in a variety of bundles. United States pricing is as follows (matrix below): Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design and Web Premium for $1,899, Adobe Creative Suite 6 Design Standard for $1,299, Adobe Creative Suite 6 Production Premium for $1,899, and Adobe Creative Suite 6 Master Collection $2,599....

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call updates: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsXPZOwx4MI?rel=0] iTunes Free App of the Week – Shades: A Simple Puzzle Game ($1.99 value) Leatherman is going to put out a wearable multi-tool with a Swiss watch Klipsch STATUS Over-Ear Headphones (white) $85 shipped (orig....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: 9to5Toys Gift Guide: ideas for Music Makers – pocket synths, headphone accessories, DIY kits and more Pick up a new Spigen iPad Pro Smart Cover-Style Stand/Case: 9.7-inch $6.50, more Felt’s Tote’m eBike takes to the streets with a slimmed down frame and Shimano components Perfect Stocking Stuffer: JBL Yurbuds Inspire 100 In-Ear Headphones for only $5 Discounted gift cards make the perfect stocking stuffer – up to 20% off: StubHub, more Green Deals: two-pack GRDE Solar 36 LED Wall Lamps $25 (Reg....

So, the other week, it shocked me when I heard on the Reply All podcast that a hacker had successfully phished someone using 2-step Gmail verification. This was in the episode entitled What Kind of Idiot Gets Phished? It’s a great episode, so I won’t spoil it for you by telling who the “idiot” was, but I will tell you some of the tricks they used. 1. Look alike domain names The hacker had permission from the show’s producers to try to hack the staff....

Canaccord Genuity estimated back in July that Apple was taking home 92% of the profits in the entire smartphone industry, and now says the figure climbed even higher last quarter, hitting 94%. Samsung was the only other company to make a profit, says the report, with 11% – the somewhat odd math explained by the fact that everyone else is losing money. Investors Business Daily quotes analyst Michael Walkley predicting continued strong performance by Apple....

Adam Sandler’s latest movie Hustle has hit Netflix and the sports drama has already earned plenty of praise from critics. Of course, critics haven’t always loved Sandler’s work over the years, but he has proven his popularity with fans many times with a number of beloved movies. Ranker has taken a look at Sandler’s best movies as voted on by fans and it showcases the amazing comedic career the actor has had....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Review: does this Nike+ look-alike Apple Watch Band live up to the hype? Exclusive discount and more inside… App Store Free App of the Week: Busy Shapes goes free for the very first time (Reg....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: iPhone 6s cases from $1, iPad Air 2 Slim Case w/ Keyboard $12, more App Store Free App of the Week: Cut the Rope 2 goes free for the first time ($1 value) Mophie’s iPhone 6/s Juice Pack Air is smarter than Apple’s Smart Battery Case at $75 (Reg....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS: Last Call Updates: Why I still use a standalone camera: 6 Reasons why Sony’s RX100 IV makes for a great portable dedicated shooter Best Buy app deal nets you a 4th generation 64GB Apple TV (Refurb) for only $130 This unlocked iPhone 5c 16GB (Refurb) is only $105 shipped (Orig....

AAPL earnings for fiscal Q2 (calendar Q1) will be announced later today. While the consensus view of analysts is that AAPL’s Q2 revenue will be down 5-6% year-on-year, that isn’t leading to much pessimism about the company’s prospects … Business Insider reports that analysts are ‘essentially split between bullish and neutral’ when it comes to the share price. That’s partly, says the report, because the known and anticipated bad news is already reflected in the current stock price....

Update: As predicted, trading has been automatically suspended as the first of the triggers described below was activated. AAPL is down more than 7% in pre-market trading, but it’s nothing to do with the company: it’s part of a slump across the stock market caused by two factors. First, coronavirus fears are causing nervousness about the performance of shares across the market. Many companies, including Apple, are suffering the double-hit of supply problems in China and reduced demand from less shopping as consumers avoid shops …...

Apple broke many records with its latest quarter reporting $74.6 billion in revenue and $18 billion in profit with 74.4 million iPhones sold, numbers which greatly surpassed both Apple’s guidance and the even higher consensus analysts predicted, and Wall Street is taking notice. Following a dismal day for the market yesterday which saw Apple down a few points ahead of its earnings report—it was soon back on the rise in after hours trading—both Apple and the Dow are climbing this morning largely due to those record numbers yesterday....

Adam Sandler certainly has had an interesting career in the movie industry. After getting his start on Saturday Night Live, he moved into the film world in a big way, becoming one of the biggest stars to come out of that legendary show. While he is mostly known for his juvenile and critically-panned comedies, Sandler has also shown he’s full of surprises. Though the occasional one of his comedies lands with critics, it is his dramatic work that often wins him acclaim....