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Nomad via Amazon is offering its NomadPlus power accessory for $14.95 plus $4.49 shipping. With a total price of $19.44, today’s deal represents a savings of more than 50% off its original price of $39.99, which is by far the lowest we’ve seen. This is the first generation version of NomadPlus, but the only differences between this and the newer model is that its status indicator lights are green (as opposed to white) and are slightly dimmer. There’s no difference in performance or feature set. Head to the updated product page to check out its 4.3 star rating or our review for even more insight.

NomadPlus adds an 1800mAh portable battery and pass-though USB port to your existing Apple 5W USB Power Adapter (included with every iPhone). The result is a single gadget that seamlessly charges your iPhone and its internal battery (in sequence, not simultaneously) while plugged into a wall outlet. When you’re ready to hit the road, just unplug the NomadPlus from the wall, pop the Apple USB plug out and you’ve got yourself a power bank. You can expect to gain an extra 70% of power when charging your iPhone 6 off the battery.

Check out Nomad’s other quality accessories including a gorgeous Apple Watch Stand and an ultra rugged key sized MFi Lightning cable.

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There are plenty of options out there for powering your iPhone or iPad. But sometimes a plain old white or black cable won’t do the job. If you’re in need of some more style, we’ve rounded up the best (and coolest) looking Apple-certified MFi Lightning cables out there. We have highlighted many different manufacturers that use a variety of materials such as fabric, leather and nylon to deliver a unique look to help you standout from the crowd. Head below for our top picks.

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Nine Inch Nails, Aerosmith, Bassnectar, The Ting Tings and Richie Hawtin are all among the many artists around the world that use Livid instruments. The company is known for its grid-based MIDI and DJ controllers, allowing musicians to bring some of their favorite (just about any) software gear into the real world. While its main offerings consist of larger MIDI/performance controllers, mixers and this odd little Guitar Wing add-on, Livid has condensed years of experience into its new mini-sized music maker: Minim.

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Update (9/3 8:00am):  Worms 4 has now hit the App Store and is available to download for $4.99.

Game developer/publisher Team 17 has been busy this week after putting a number of its games on sale, including Worms3 going free for the very first time as the App Store’s Free App of the Week. While still working on the Banjo-Kazooie spiritual successor Yooka-Laylee, today the team is announcing a pair of new Worms releases for both console and mobile:

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Apple has now officially selected Worms3 as the new Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $5, you can download the multiplayer, turn-based battler to all of your iOS devices for the next week for free. Previous to this sale, we had never seen the game dip below $1. It has a 4 star rating from thousands much like the rest of the popular Worms games, many of which are also on sale right now.

More details below:
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When the Lightning connecter was originally revealed alongside iPhone 5 back in 2012, Apple singled out its reversibility as a major feature. It made plugging in your iPhone an even more brainless task. The only problem is that being reversible doesn’t help if you can’t see where the Lightning port is on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod. That’s when Sewell’s ingenious Lightning cable comes in handy…
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We have all certainly experienced this dreadful feeling at some point: accidentally catching your iPhone or Android’s charging cord with your foot, sending your device helplessly spinning across the room until it strikes the floor. Apple has long had MagSafe technology as a part of its laptop power supplies, although it may be on its way out, but it has yet to find its way to iPhone or iPad. The same is true of Android devices, we’ve come so far and yet our phones are easily turned into sling shots with an accidental trip of the cord.

Enter ZNAPS. A new Kickstarter project that is bringing the same concept of MagSafe to any Lightning or microUSB charging cable. Based on the response from the Kickstarter community thus far, there are a lot of users that desire this type of connectivity. 
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Best Buy is currently discounting all of its iPhone 6/Plus offerings for Verizon or Sprint by $100 with a new two-year contract. This delivers some of the lowest prices that we have seen in months on Apple’s flagship phones. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade your existing line or open a new one to receive this discounted pricing.

iPhone 6:

• 16GB: $99.99 (Reg. $199)
• 64GB: $199.99 (Reg. $299)
• 128GB: $299.99 (Reg. $399)

iPhone 6 Plus:

• 16GB: $199.99 (Reg. $299)
• 64GB: $299.99 (Reg. $399)
• 128GB $399.99 (Reg. $499)

Both models are filled with features including a Retina HD display, Touch ID, A8 64-bit processor, 8MP iSight camera, 1080p HD video recording capabilities and Apple Pay.

Alternatively, you can grab an off-contract AT&T iPhone 6 refurb for $460 at eBay. (updated)

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Apple has now officially kicked off another Amazing Apps and Games for $1 sale on the App Store. Many of which were featured in yesterday’s game roundup and are at some of lowest prices we have seen in quite some time. These are direct discounts and not related to lower emerging market pricing.

Some notables include Facetune: $1 (Reg. $4), Blek: $1 (Reg. $3), Goat Simulator: $1 (Reg. $5), Amazing Spider-Man 2: $1 (Reg. $7), Scanner Pro 6 by Readdle: $1 (Reg. $3), The Room Two: $1 (Reg. $3) and many more. Head below for the rest of the games/apps in the sale:
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Beloved app developer Rovio has put a number of its apps on sale today. While you certainly can’t go wrong with any Angry Birds deal, Angry Birds Space for iPhone has now gone free for the first time on the App Store. Regularly a $1 purchase, this is the very first price drop we have seen on the interstellar bird slinger for iPhone. More details below.

You’ll find more Angry Birds games on sale as well. All but Seasons are the lowest prices we have seen in over a year (Seasons went free for a little over a week back February). These apps combine for a 4+ star rating from around 300,000 reviewers:

• iPhone: Angry Birds Space: FREE (Reg. $1)
• iPad: Angry Birds Space HD: FREE (Reg. $3)
• iPad: Angry Birds HD: $1 (Reg. $3)
• iPad: Angry Birds Star Wars HD: $1 (Reg. $3)
• iPad: Angry Birds Seasons HD: $1 (Reg. $3)

Head below for more details:
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The popular iOS image editor Pixelmator has dropped to its lowest price ever today. It was originally released at $9.99 back in October of 2014, and has never dropped below $4.99 before today. The Pixelmator Team just recently made the app a universal one, so it can now be downloaded to all your iOS devices for just $1.

More details and some footage of the app in action below:
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Microsoft’s new Universal Foldable Keyboard, first unveiled earlier this year, is now available to purchase online and through Microsoft stores. The super portable Bluetooth keyboard folds in half when not in use and allows users to connect to two mobile devices at once including Android, iPhones, iPads, and Windows devices.
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Just in time to get your baseball fix during MLB’s All-Star break, R.B.I. Baseball 15 for iOS is getting its very first price drop today. Originally released at the end of April this year for $4.99, today you can download it on your iOS devices for just $1.99.

You can also grab R.B.I. Baseball 14 for $1.99 today (Reg. $4.99). While we did it see it drop down to $1 during the holiday season last year for 7 days, this is matching the best price we have seen outside of that sale. More details below:
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The iPhone 6 is one of the most advanced pieces of technology that consumers across the world have readily had access to. It has many advanced features, highlighted by some very strong technical specifications in the area of video and photography.

We’ve all had the experience of attempting to capture video with an iPhone, a sometimes very frustrating venture. Aside from the dreaded vertical shot, iPhone doesn’t necessarily have the best ergonomics for filming. The Lumenati CS1 is a new Kickstarter-backed case that provides your iPhone with much more than protection. It’s a full on Super 8 camera inspired system that controls the start and stopping of your camera, has an interchangeable lens system and many other features. 
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Apple is back again with another big sale on iOS games in the App Store. We saw some of these titles on sale through the week and now Apple has officially collected them as part of its “Great Games” sale. Many of these apps are big names that we rarely see go on sale.

The full list of games that have been discounted:

• Halo: Spartan Strike: $3 (Reg. $6)
• Implosion – Never Lose Hope: $5 (Reg. $10)
• Lifeline…: $1 (Reg. $3)
• République: $2 (Reg. $5)
• Thomas Was Alone: $2 (Reg. $5)
• Soccer Physics: $1 (Reg. $2)
• Super Hexagon: $1 (Reg. $3)
• The Trace: Murder Mystery Game: $2 (Reg. $4)

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IGN is now offering Bloons Tower Defense 5 for iPhone/iPod and the HD version for iPad as its free game of the month. These titles typically go for $3 and $5 respectively, with today’s price drop being only the second time the iPhone version has gone free and the first instance for the HD rendition. You can now download this game for free on iOS for iPhone or iPad.

Follow along as the Bloons build towers and try to protect their fortress from enemies. There are three different games modes and four separate skill levels, including a family friendly mode for everyone to play. See the full description below.

Check out our daily game/app roundups for more discounted and free iOS deals including the original Infinity Blade for free, 50% off the new Scanner Pro 6, free downloads of cooking app Green Kitchen ($5 value) and Star Walk 2 is the Apple free App of the Week. You’ll also find this month’s console freebies in our Xbox Live and PlayStation Plus roundups.
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Apple has now officially selected Star Walk 2 – Guide to the Night Sky as the new App Store Free App of the Week. Regularly listed at $2.99, you can grab the app for free on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch from now through this time next week. This is the very first time we have seen the app go free directly on the App Store since it released in August 2014.

It received an Apple Design Award in 2014 and has been used by more than “10 million people”. Head below for more details:
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Today, popular productivity app developer Readdle has launched Scanner Pro 6. While we have seen the app drop down to free previous to being updated to the latest version this morning, Scanner Pro 6 is currently available for 50% off for a limited time. You can download the scanner app for $2.99 to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, but it will shoot back up to $5.99 once the limited release pricing period ends, which could be as early as tomorrow.

Even better, Readdle says the existing 7 million Scanner Pro customers will get the update for free. Head below to find out what made it the number 1 app in 20 countries and what version 6.0 brings to the table:
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Olloclip is back on Kickstarter today with a new campaign for its iPhone 6/Plus case and accessory system called Studio. This new case creates a customizable photography system for your iPhone that enables users to add accessories and achieve just the right setup for capturing images or videos.

We have the full details below plus a deal on an alternative to Olloclip’s popular lenses.
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Microsoft is now offering Halo: Spartan Strike on iOS for 50% off. It is regularly listed at $5.99, but today you can grab it on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch for just $2.99. Not only is the lowest we have ever seen on the official mobile Halo title, it is the very first discount since the game released back in mid-April.

Head below for more details and gameplay footage for this twin stick-style shooter:
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Target is about to serve up a couple of stellar Apple deals on a silver platter. Starting this Sunday, July 5th, Target will discount iPhone 6/Plus 16GB by $69, bringing prices down to $129.99 and $229.99 when purchased on a 2-year contract. Keep in mind availability may be hit or miss for this option since carriers are slowly putting it out to pasture.

Customers who buy Apple’s latest smartphones on an installment plan will get a free $150 gift card.

Also, iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi in silver or gold will be on sale for $399. An additional 10% discount via Target’s Cartwheel app brings the price down even further to $359.10, which is nearly $140 below MSRP.

REDcard holders save an additional 5% on all deals.

All of this information has been gleaned from a leaked copy of Target’s upcoming weekly ad. As such, the final deals may vary when they go live. Head below for a full look at the leaked ad:
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I’ve been using the Eton Scorpion II Model NSP101WXGR Rugged for over a month now. Eton specializes in making durable emergency weather radios and this is their new “everything portable model”. In the small package, it contains:

• A STRONG.5W LED flashlight. Lots of USB batteries contain LED flashlights now. This one is brighter than all of the others’ put together. It is a real flashlight as opposed to a pen/key light.
• Receives AM/FM/NOAA Weatherband radio. The radio is great with the antenna pulled out pulling in many stations. I don’t like the design of the buttons (would almost be impossible to navigate in the dark) and the speaker isn’t great. Overall a win though because you are trying not to die not hear the “midtones and lows”.
• The digital Tuner also has a clock which turns on any time you hit a button.
• It is super small, portable and rugged with a cool green tone design. I love the design and it is totally droppable and water resistant.
• 5V 1A USB output charges smartphones with a 800 mAh lithium battery. This isn’t huge but will give you a few hours in a crunch. Even more impressive, there are 3 ways to charge the battery: hand crank, Solar and MicroUSB. The solar isn’t going to keep your iPhone charged, but it will keep the device ready for when you need it in a window. The hand crank will charge your phone. Like a fishing reel, about 20 cranks will add a bar of battery to the device. I think you could probably operate the emergency radio on solar alone. 
• Bottle opener – because just because the lights are out doesn’t mean you should stop the party.

So I see two use cases for this device. One is an emergency device that you keep at home in a window solar charged for when your power goes out. That’s where I used it.

However, with the carabiner and the ruggedness, I think i this is geared toward campers and cars where it can clip to your backpack and provide you with lights, radio and extra power (bottle opener) when you need it.

At $50, it seems like a very worthy investment for me.
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Update (6/29 8:00am): Black version deal has expired, but silver is still $29.99 via a 3rd party seller (Lopear).

Instead of buying Apple’s new Lightning dock that’s basically just a tiny plastic brick, the smart move would be to go with Twelve South’s HiRise dock that is better looking and less expensive
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Firebox, the self-proclaimed “shop for the unusual“, has launched a new section of its website that carries “the most extraordinary thing money can buy”. If you’re in to gold plated iPhones or the actual Game of Thrones chair, you’ll want to take a visit to WTF. That electric full-size Delorean though….
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Update: Deal won’t go live until midnight ET/9pm PT.

gadgetnewsonline Specials now has the iPhone 5 with one year of Unlimited Talk-and-Text from FreedomPop for $299.99 with free shipping. The deal combines a great phone with generous network service.

The iPhone 5 still remains one of the best handsets money can buy. Underneath the sleek exterior there is enough processing power to run iOS 8 at speed. It is also equipped with a Retina display and a superb 8MP camera. In this deal, you get a certified pre-owned 16GB model with FreedomPop service. As the name suggests, this provides unlimited talktime (including international calls) and text messaging. In addition, it comes with 500MB of LTE data, voicemail, usage alerts, and tethering. Best of all, there is no contract, so you can leave whenever you like with no cancellation fees.

• Unlimited talking and texting, plus 500MB LTE data per month for 1 year – worth $131.88
• 1 year of Premier Service Bundle – worth $360
• No contracts or early termination fees
• Sleek, durable design
• Free international calling
• Dependable performance

The deal takes 73% off the regular price of this matchup. iPhone at $300 too much? Grab a Galaxy S3 for $150. Boom.

Apple has now officially handpicked Warhammer: Snotling Fling as the new Free App of the Week. The catapult crasher regularly goes for $4 and can be downloaded onto your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch for free until this time next week. While we have seen it dip down to $1, this is the very first time it has gone free on the App Store.

Head below for more details and some gameplay footage:
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The iPhone 6 has a stunning display and is one of the leaders in picture quality. But for prosumers and professionals that are looking for more, their options are generally limited. Most would resign to carrying around a large DSLR with extra lenses and storage in addition to an iPhone, perhaps a MacBook or other photography necessities. Although we have seen other add-ons that provide more lenses or bulky cameras, no company has really solved this dilemma.

A new product from DxO is attempting to combine high-end photography with the power and Retina display of the iPhone 6 to create the ultimate photography solution. By leveraging the Lightning port on the iPhone, the DxO One integrates with device and display to create a markedly better solution that delivers RAW photos and a trove of settings. 
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Much like other Apple product releases, the Apple Watch has seen a flood of accessories, cases, docks and other charging solutions. Now that the dust is beginning to settle, manufacturers can identify holes in the accessory market and deliver new innovations to solve various needs.

Amongst all the docks for Apple Watch, there have been few offerings that solve the dilemma of charging both timepiece and iPhone at the same time. After releasing a popular dock for iPhone 6 last fall, Designed by Many is taking to Kickstarter with a new dual iPhone and Apple Watch solution.
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Omaker via Amazon also offers its 5200mAh Ultra Portable Rubberized Battery Charger with Flashlight for $16.99. But you can use the coupon code OMAKER15 to drop the price down to only $7.99 Prime shipped. That’s $9 off the already low sale price and the lowest we can find for it. This Omaker can fully charge the iPhone 6 two times and 4 LED indicators show the charging status and battery level.  It was rated with 4.7/5 stars from Amazon customers and received great reviews.

Omaker via Amazon is offering its 40W 5V/8.5A 5-Port USB Desktop Charger for $24.99. But when you enter the coupon code: OMAKER16 the price drops to only $16.99 Prime shipped. That’s $8 off the sale price, $49 off the original list price and the lowest we’ve seen. This Omaker automatically detects your devices to deliver the fastest possible charge speed (up to 2.4 amps per port or 8.5 amps overall). 

If you don’t need as many ports or as much power, check out this RAVPower 36W 4-port charger for only $9 Prime shipped.

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Sunvalleytek via Amazon offers the RAVPower 36W 4-Port USB Desktop Charger for $15.99. Enter coupon code DFH9B7G3 at checkout to net a final price of $9.49 Prime shipped. Not a Prime member? Activate a free trial to get free 2-day shipping on this deal. This is the best price we’ve seen on this charger that is as small as a pack of cards (3.2 x 2.09 x 1.12-inches).

Overall this charger pushes 36W and 7.2A to four USB Ports. Two of the ports offer 2.4A of juice to quickly charge power-hungry devices like iPads. Baked-in iSmart technology allows the charger to detect and deliver the fastest (and safest!) possible charge. Rated a near-perfect 4.8 out of 5 stars from 552 Amazon reviewers.

With four USB charging ports you’re probably going to want to pick up some extra cables. AmazonBasics 3-ft Lightning Cables are just $7.99 and a 3-pack of 3-ft Anker microUSB (for Android, BT speakers, etc) cables is $6.99.

A couple other USB charging deals with Prime shipping:

• Anker 10W USB Wall Charger + 3-ft Lightning Cable: $11.99 w/ code 9DW4FISI (Reg. $22)
• RAVPower 13000mAh Deluxe Portable Charger: $19.49 w/ code XBFPDXJP (Reg. $30)

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Apple has now officially selected Slayin as the new Free App of the Week. This is the very first time the 8-bit inspired endless RPG has gone free for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, having been listed at $1 since it released in April of 2013. It has amassed an impressive 4.5 star rating from 27,249 reviewers in the mean time.

Head below for details on Slayin and to see the highly rated rogue-like RPG in action:
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Update (6/18 11:45am): @kbranch is our winner – thanks to everyone for entering our giveaway!

With most Apple Watch orders finally being fulfilled, the accessories market for the new timepiece is beginning to take shape. We have already reviewed a handful of options for keeping Apple’s latest device charged and displayed. While these products offer unique solutions to power management, there is still room for developing this product category.

DODOcase, purveyors of handcrafted goods in San Francisco, is leaning on its talents to create a dock for Apple Watch and iPhone whether your on the road or at home. We’ve spent a few weeks with the Dual Charging Dock Organizer, head below for our full review and details on how you could win one for yourself.
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Bluetooth earbuds that connect to our iOS devices are not a new trend. We’ve seen them in varying degrees of design and success over the last few years. Doppler Labs is aiming to take that design and help you hear in a whole new way. No, not hear your music, but the sounds around you.

The Here Active Listening System is designed to allow users to customize the sounds of the world around them. Filter out a crying baby? No problem. Bump up the bass at that concert? Taken care of with the swipe of a finger. But it’s the design that has really caught Kickstarter’s attention…
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Update (6/4 12:55pm): Hitman Go is now available for just $1, down from its usual $5. While we did see the app go free once as part of Apple’s offerings, this is matching the best price have seen outside of that. More iOS deals here.

Following the release of the last main console entry in the long running Hitman franchise, Square Enix took the franchise mobile with the stellar, board-game style Hitman GO. Now Square is back with another iOS game starring Agent 47:
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Even with Apple’s official Lightning dock for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus finally being released, there’s still a huge opportunity for third party accessory makers. After all, not everyone is looking for an ultra minimalist $39 plastic dock.

ElevationLab’s updated ElevationDock 3 takes several cues from its predecessor, going in a completely different direction than Apple: it’s hefty, crafted from aluminum and is available in several colors.
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