Tuesday, 30 December 2014

Daily Deals for December 30, 2014, Our Favorite iPhone/iPad Accessories of 2014


It's time to save some of that hard-earned cash with our Daily Deals, featuring exclusive TUAW Deals, a handy list from Dealnews and our own handpicked iOS and OS X selections.


All prices are USD and subject to change. Some deals may expire quickly. TUAW is not responsible for third-party deals and cannot guarantee availability or quality of any particular product at a specific price.


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6-Ft MFi-Certified iOS & Android Convertible Charging Cable [On sale for $21, down from $40]


We've all experienced the frustration of searching around for an electrical outlet to charge a dying device, only to realize that your short charging cable can't reach far enough. It's annoying. It sucks.


But it's okay, because with this handy 6-foot long, MFi-Certified charging cable, the above scenario will become nothing more than a distant memory. It's compatible with both Lightning devices (aka iPhones + iPads) and Micro-USB devices, such as Android phones and tablets as well as a ton of other electronics.


Save 47% on 6-Ft MFi-Certified iOS & Android Convertible Charging Cable at TUAW Deals.


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The BACtrack Vio: A Pint-Sized Smartphone Breathalyzer [On Sale for $42.99, down from $50]


It's Friday night, you're out with your friends and you've had a couple of drinks, but you think you're okay to drive. When it comes to driving under the influence, there's no room for "maybe." You need a reliable way to make better decisions after you've been drinking.


Enter the BACtrack Vio Smartphone Breathalyzer -- the smallest and simplest way to turn nearly any smartphone into a high-performance alcohol screening device.


The BACtrack Vio conveniently connects to your keychain, and uses bluetooth connectivity to sync with with your iPhone or Android smartphone. Simply open the flip-up mouthpiece, blow for 5 seconds and voila -- you have an ultra-accurate BAC reading right on your smartphone. The BACtrack Vio goes beyond just telling you your current BAC. It also uses innovative ZeroLine® Technology to estimate when you will return to 0.00%, empowering you to make smarter, more informed decisions.


Save 14% on The BACtrack Vio at TUAW Deals.


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StackSocial Universal Lens Kit: 3 Lenses For Epic Smartphone Photos (US) [On sale for $29.99, down from $69]


Enhance your stock smartphone camera with this three lens set and take pictures so good you'll amaze even yourself.


With an adapter designed for iPhone 4/4S/5/5S, the new iPhone 6, and Android devices, you'll be capturing images on close-up, far away, and with the classic 180-degree "fisheye" look no matter the phone. Easily switch between lenses with magnetic "snap-on, snap-off" functionality, and store the others in your pocket till you need them!


Save 56% on StackSocial Universal Lens Kit at TUAW Deals.


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A Lifetime Of Unlimited Mobile Backup From IDrive [On sale for $10, down from $50]


Your phone holds a ton of your valuable personal information and digital assets, and IDrive is here to help you make sure that your digital life is safe, backed up and secured with 256-bit AES encryption.


This Unlimited Mobile Backup plan allows you to backup your contacts, photos, videos, calendar events and more on up to 5 devices. IDrive is cross-platform compatible so you can backup your iPhone / iPad device and restore it to your Android phone in a single tap; and vice-versa.


Save 79% on A Lifetime Of Unlimited Mobile Backup From IDrive at TUAW Deals.


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The Pocket Kick Speaker: Huge Sound In A Tiny Package [On sale for $74.99, down from $99]


Everything is better with a soundtrack, so why not take all your favorite music with you everywhere you go?


Start living life out loud with the ultra-portable Pocket Kick by Soundfreaq. The Pocket Kick was meticulously engineered to produce refreshingly full and powerful sound. It features a pair of custom-engineered drivers and a passive radiator which is set between two full-metal, open air grills to optimize airflow and project full-frequency sound with lower frequencies kicked out the back.


Aside from its astounding sound, the design of the Pocket Kick has been tuned to portable perfection. It has smooth and soft angles making it a breeze to slip in and out of your pocket or bag. It also features a super-juiced battery that allows for 10+ hours of playback time and can be quickly recharged using any USB port.


Save 24% on The Pocket Kick Speaker: Huge Sound In A Tiny Package at TUAW Deals.



Knitted Touchscreen Gloves [On sale for $19, down from $49]


Smartphones are amazing, but unfortunately they are nearly useless if you're wearing gloves. Fortunately TRNDlabs is here to save the day (and your hands) with an ultra-comfy double-layered pair of knitted gloves that work with your touchscreen.


These gloves are crafted to be the perfect thickness – thick enough to keep out frigid winter winds yet not so thick as to make it difficult to reach into your pocket and pull out your phone.


So what are you waiting for? Grab a pair (or 3) these guys make the perfect stocking-stuffer for the tech-lover in your life.


Save 61% on Knitted Touchscreen Gloves at TUAW Deals.



The 10 Ft. (3 Meter) MFi-Certified iOS Lightning Cable [On sale for $21.99, down from $40]


Unfortunately, not all couches are as proximal to electrical outlets as we might like. It can be incredibly annoying when you're trying to pound Netflix and play on your your dying phone with no power source nearby.


With this handy Apple MFi-certified 10-foot (3 meters) cable in your tech arsenal, you'll never have to compromise your chillaxing multi-tasking again. It can easily stretch across the room to conveniently give you power wherever you decide to be.


Save 45% on the 10 Ft. (3 Meter) MFi-Certified iOS Lightning Cable at TUAW Deals.


Dealnews Deals



  • Other World Computing: [Computer Accessories] OWC Area of 51 Specials Sale: Up to 95% off

  • Other World Computing: [Computer Accessories] Refurbished Elgato Thunderbolt Dock for $135 + free shipping

  • Other World Computing: [Apple Computers] Used Macs at OWC from $135 + free shipping

  • ExperCom: [Apple Computers] Expercom Year End Sale: Up to $1,040 off

  • Green Man Gaming: [PC Games] Valve Complete Pack for PC, Mac, Linux for $20

  • AT&T Internet: [Computer Services] AT&T TV, Internet, HBO, & Amazon Prime for $39/month

  • Other World Computing: [Internal Hard Drives] Crucial 960GB SATA 6Gbps Internal SSD for $325 + free shipping

  • MegaMacs: [iPad Accessories] ZAGGkeys FLEX Keyboard for iPad / iPhone for $25 + free shipping

  • eBay: [iPhone Cases] Ultra Thin Matte 0.3mm Hard Case for iPhone 6 for $1 + free shipping

  • Other World Computing: [iMac] Used iMacs at OWC from $135 + free shipping

  • Adorama: [Camera Bags] Lowepro Urban Photo Sling 250 Camera Case for $20 + free shipping

  • GamersGate: [PC Games] GamersGate Winter Week Sale: Up to 85% off


iOS Software Discounts




  • Moment - Track how much you and your family use your phone [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $4.99] Track how much you and your family use your iPhone and iPad each day, automatically




  • Solitaire King [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] Hail the King of Solitaire!




  • Scribe - Copy anything from your Mac to your iPhone [iPhone; Now free, down from $2.99] Scribe lets you copy anything from your Mac to your mobile device, without Wi-Fi.




  • Super Badminton 2010 HD [iPad; Now free, down from $2.99] Over a million downloads of Super Badminton 2010!




  • Blitz! [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] Play Blitz!, the great card game from Trivial Technology!




  • My Flights [iPhone; Now free, down from $1.99] With My Flights on your iPhone, and My Flights HD on your iPad, you can always ensure you're the first to know about any changes to your flight bookings.




  • My Flights HD [iPad; Now free, down from $1.99] With My Flights on your iPhone, and My Flights HD on your iPad, you can always ensure you're the first to know about any changes to your flight bookings.




  • Sago Mini Monsters [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $2.99] Create your own colorful monster!




  • Cribbage Premium [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $1.99] Catch the crib! Play the App Store's top rated cribbage online with your friends or anyone in the world!




  • NightCap [iPhone; Now free, down from $0.99] NightCap is the original real long exposure camera for iPhone.




  • IM+ Pro7 [iOS Universal; On sale for $0.99, down from $4.99] Chat on Facebook, Yahoo!, AIM, GTalk and more.




  • iDisplay [iOS Universal; On sale for $1.99, down from $9.99] Turn your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch into additional display for your Mac or Windows computer.




  • Manual Photo Camera [iPhone; Now free, down from $0.99] Have precise control over focus, exposure, ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and flash level, just by simply moving the slider while taking a photo or video.




  • Icycle: On Thin Ice [iOS Universal; Now free, down from $2.99] Games and art become one in the masterfully crafted and visually stunning Icycle: On Thin Ice. Apple's App of the Week.




OS X Software Discounts





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