This week Benjamin and Zac talk Apple Watch workout tracking, Apple’s new privacy portal in the EU, Apple Watch’s hidden Pride watch face, HomePod gaining calendar, stereo, and AirPlay 2 support, and macOS 10.14 wish list items. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/05/9to5mac-happy-hour-05-30-2018.mp3 Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Apple launches new privacy portal, users can download a copy of everything Apple knows about them Here’s the new Apple Watch Pride face that will become available Monday...

With HomeKit support, any bulbs connected to the Smart Socket can be controlled using Siri voice commands from your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, or from the Home app for iOS. You’ll be able to monitor power consumption, set schedules and timers for turning bulbs on and off, and also control the Smart Socket remotely via HomeKit if you have an Apple TV or iPad. Koogeek’s Smart Socket is compatible with a wide variety of E26 bulbs including incandescent, halogen, CFL, and LED....

This month on 9to5Rewards our sponsor Longvadon is giving 9to5 readers the opportunity take home an Apple Watch Series 5. For users that currently own the Apple Watch, you can buy two bands and get the third one free from Longvadon as well as 15% off your order. Get 15% off w/ Longvadon w/ code “9TO5MAC15” and head below to sign up for the giveaway! If you’ve been debating whether or not to upgrade your Apple Watch band collection, Longvadon is giving an incentive to do so with an exclusive promo for 9to5 readers....

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. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call Updates: RooCASE Slim-Fit Folio + Slim Shell Origami Case for iPad Air $12 shipped (orig. $80) Seiki Digital 50″ 4K UHD 2160p 120Hz LED HDTV $450 shipped (Reg. $700) Fashion: up to 40% off North Face apparel, Sperry Top-Sider Boat shoes from $37, Oakley Vault up to 85% off, more OtterBox Commuter Series for iPhone 5/5s (black or white) $15 Prime shipped (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. 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

You’re consistently posting high-quality content. You’re engaging with others like crazy. You respond to comments religiously. Heck, you’ve even hopped on the bandwagon and started creating video content! And yet, your following just won’t budge! Or, maybe it does occasionally jump up by 100, followers, only to leave you with a feeling of crushing disappointment when it quickly drops back down (damn those bot accounts!) Yep, it can be frustrating when you just can’t seem to leap over that hurdle you’ve been striving for — whether that’s 1000, 10,000 or 100,000 followers!...

A lot. As marketers start to send emails more frequently this time of the year, email deliverability becomes an issue. Not only can the frequency cause email deliverability issues, but also the contact list. If you haven’t recently removed inactive subscribers from your list, it could hurt deliverability. To help you make the most of this important period on the marketing calendar, here are some tips and best practices for preventing spam complaints....

With only a few episodes left of season 7 of 90 Day Fiancé, it’s turning out to be one of the most disappointing and lackluster seasons of the franchise. Though die-hard 90 Day Fiancé fans were beyond excited for a new season of the original format, it has not only fallen flat, but it also comes off as way more scripted than the earlier seasons. On the hit TLC series, couples in long-distance relationships are documented as the foreign half of the couple travels halfway around the world to be with the American and they have 90 days to walk down the aisle....

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: Media: Hobbit – Battle of the Five Armies BR/DVD/Digital $13, much more This case lets you deck out your MacBook with LEGO bricks Replace your car’s busted radio w/ this Pioneer CD/USB receiver on sale for $50 (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: Hundreds of iOS/Mac games & apps are on sale for the holidays, these are the best ones you can’t afford to miss Get Canary’s all-in-one home security system + air quality sensor for $179 (Reg....

If you’re already sold, just click here for how to get a business profile. It’s important that before you make the decision to switch to an Instagram business profile that you look at the facts and learn from the data that is already out there. Don’t worry – we’re not about to make this a number-fuelled snooze party. We’re going to share with you eight reasons to switch to an Instagram Business profile....

Below, we give you some fresh post ideas to try for your Instagram brand account. They cover the different types of content: in-feed, Stories, Live and IGTV. Some of these will be easy to implement while others will take some preplanning. The idea is to introduce new types of content to your account so your audience will keep up their active engagement. 1. Give your audience a mind break with a puzzle We’re often so busy in our lives, rushing from one thing to another that self-care routines can be relegated to the back burner....

Sponsored by Griffin: Get Griffin Survivor iPhone SE cases now for 15% off with code 9TO5SURVIVOR. Stories discussed in this episode: Tech antitrust hearing with Tim Cook likely to be postponed Corning debuts next-gen ‘Gorilla Glass Victus’ w/ improved durability to drops and scratches New benchmarks and details about iPhone and iPad apps emerge from Apple Silicon Macs Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...

This week Benjamin and Zac sort through the latest mess Twitter is creating for third-party apps, the growing possibility that new iPhones will come with fast charging, farfetched iPhone SE rumors, and iOS 12 feature requests. https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/05/9to5mac-happy-hour-may-18-2018.mp3 Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Tweetbot 3 for Mac debuts with dark mode, expanded side bar, and more Twitter moves developer API change to August, third-party app future unclear Feature Request: Twitter’s apps need timeline streaming if they want ‘that feeling of electricity’...

This week Benjamin and Zac unpack Apple’s latest software beta changes in iOS 13 and watchOS 6, the upgraded Shortcuts app and HBO in Apple TV Channels, the limited launch of Apple Card in the US, rumors about future iPhones with Face ID and under-the-screen Touch ID, Apple’s Siri privacy issue and new Bug Bounty Program announcements, new accessories including the upgraded LG 5K display and Mophie’s AirPower alternative, using HomeBridge and an IR blaster for a HomeKit fan, and much more....

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: Aukey USB Power Roundup: 6-Port 50W: $15, 5-port 40W: $10, 4-port 30W: $8 Prime shipped iPhone 6/s Accessories: 2-ft. MFi Lightning + MicroUSB cable $8, 2-Pack Tempered Glass Screen Protector $3, more Mac Bundle: 14 Mac Apps incl....

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: Give your iMac or monitor a boost with this glass stand and desk organizer: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30) Black Friday ad leaks drop for Lowe’s, Menards, Cabela’s, and more Jabra MOVE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones: $60 shipped (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. Listen to the new 9to5Toys Daily Podcast: https://9to5toys.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/9to5toys-daily-7-09-2018.mp3 9to5Toys Lunch Break delivers the best deals every day of the week at 12:30PM EST. This includes price drops on all sorts of Apple products from iPad to MacBook and everything in between, as well as HomeKit gear, accessories of all kinds and so much more....

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: Apple’s new 4K & 5K iMacs already seeing the first price cuts and tax-free options Lumsing 4-port 21W USB wall charger $8…add a 3-foot MFi Lightning Cable For $5 more Aukey adjustable wireless selfie stick w/ Bluetooth $6 Prime shipped (Reg....