Turns out that spectacular Photos Every Day ad Apple released last month was just the first in a new series, as today they’ve introduced Music Every Day and it’s every bit as terrific. Like the previous spot, Music Every Day shows people using the iPhone to enjoy music. Many and different people in many and different ways.

It’s not caricatures feuding at a wedding, or acting stupidly at a pool party, or rushing to do something or be somewhere they won’t even remember a week later. It’s people living their lives, and those lives made better in small, constant ways by Apple.

Like Every Day Photos, Every Day Music shot just as beautifully, mixed just as subtly, but this time highlights the iPhone as every bit the inheritor of the iPod, and cultural icon it’s become.

I might be overly predisposed to love this spot at the moment, what with all the bitter Apple-is-doomed BS of the last few months, and the cheery but forgettable ads that predated this series, but with both those things as palette cleansers, these last two ads come off especially sweet.

This is an Apple returned to their marketing savvy of old, once again at the height of their commercial powers. Hopefully they keep it up.

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The popular Instagram client Instagraph was updated just a short while ago to version 2.0 and as promised, Metrogram is now part of the mix.  The two apps really didn’t become one but rather integrated where you can access Metrogram’s features from within Instagraph and visa versa.
The Metrogram integration is only for the Windows Phone 8 version of Instagraph. Windows Phone 7.x users shouldn’t feel left out in the cold though.

Both versions of Instagraph get the ability to create Instagram accounts, a new color picker to create color borders, and a new internal browser for liking/commenting on Instagram feeds, modify profile information, and receive live notifications.
With the Metrogram integration on the Windows Phone 8 version users have direct access to followers and those followed, the ability to search tags and accounts, and view your liked photos.

To access the Metrogram features you’ll first need to update that app (due in a few hours), then just tap the “M” button at the bottom of the main Instagraph screen. This will pull up your Metrogram menu.
The neat thing about it all is that Metrogram is due for an update as well (version 3.3) that gives that app integration with Instagraph. This will allow Metrogram users to post or re-Tweet pictures.
As a side note, Instagraph’s developers have made the offer to any developer wishing to add Instagram sharing from their app, they can download a public sample over at GeekChamp and connect to Instagraph within their app. It is our understanding that Instagraph is now working with WPGram to provide similar integration. Who knows what’s next or how far the integration could go.
The update for Instagraph should be pushing out shortly (if it hasn’t already) and the Metrogram update should be live soon too.  If you haven’t tried Instagraph yet, there is a free trial version available with the full version running $.99. Metrogram is a free app.
You can find Instagraph here in the Windows Phone Store and Metrogram here in the Store.

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Yesterday, we were moments away from posting a story about how the normally $499 priced 32GB Surface RT was reduced by $100 at Staples, including online purchases. Unfortunately as we were going to press, Staples changed the price back to $499, which is still reflected on their website. Curses!
But wait…

Tonight we swung by our local Staples (we like to punish ourselves sometimes), and we noticed that the 32GB Surface RT is indeed going for $399.
It’s rare to see any Surface go on sale, let alone a $100 discount. The sale looks to be going on thru the beginning of June, so you still have some time to go get one. And hey, if your store doesn’t have  it on sale, you can show ‘em these pics to prove it.
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There’s something magical about plopping your phone down and letting it charge wirelessly. The Lumia 920 and Verizon 8X led the way for wireless charging on Windows Phone last fall. And if you haven’t picked up a wireless charging with your compatible phone you’re missing out. So, why not grab the Nokia DT-900 wireless charging pad for a whopping 75% off? Details after the break.

The Nokia DT-900 normally goes for $99 (errr, actually $50 through Verizon/ATT/Amazon), but if you look around you can get it for a discount. Earlier this month we saw it go for $29, but now here’s a deal that for the next 24 hours you can grab it for only $25.
It’s worth picking up even if you don’t have a phone with the ability to wirelessly charge since any future phones with Qi inside would work with it. Or maybe you want to build it into a nightstand. You can pick between either black and white on the Daily Steals website.
Source: Daily Steals
Thanks for the tip Sean M!
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Don Melton, former Engineering Director of Internet Technologies at Apple, returns for a special follow-up episode with Guy and Rene to discuss the newly announced Google Blink and Mozilla/Samsung Servo HTML rendering engines, and to tell us what us which new bear he’s trying to get dancing.

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Blink: A rendering engine for the Chromium project
Mozilla and Samsung Collaborate on Next Generation Web Browser Engine
Úll conference
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Don Melton of donmelton.com
Hosts

Guy English of Kicking Bear
Rene Ritchie of iMore.com
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Back in February this year we announced that the BlackBerry Z10 was available to buy in India but it came with a hefty price tag, which judging by the comments didn’t go down too well. Due to the nature of the phone market in India payment is required up front for smartphones and the Z10 was retailing at Rs 43,490.
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As the title suggests it seems that O2 UK are having a bit of a purge on the the BlackBerry Z10 – which is jolly nice of them. Up until 5th June 2013 you can pick up the Z10 in either black or white for just £32.00 per month on a 24 month contract and the best news is that there is no up front cost for the device.
In addition you also get the below bundled in which looks to be a pretty good deal if you ask me:

Unlimited mins

Unlimited texts

1GB data
Sure, 24 month contracts are not my thing but the reality is that it’s become the norm for most folk here in the UK that need a high end smartphone.
Tempted? Let us know in the comments.
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The new 1Password 4 for Mac is on the way, and you can sign up to help test it out in the private beta now! 1Password 4 launched for iOS in late 2012 and brought a stack of new features to the popular password management tool, that now finally will be on the way to the desktop version.

In terms of a release schedule, all we know is that the updated version will drop “later this year.” But, if you want to get in and take a look ahead of that, hit the source link below and go sign up.

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$199.99 on contract with 16GB, shi​pping June 11
Looking for a bit more color in your Galaxy S4? The "aurora red" version announced yesterday is now available to pre-order over on AT&T's online store. Currently you're limited to the 16GB storage option, which will run you $199.99 on contract or $639.99 outright. Pre-order today and AT&T aims to get your bright red GS4 out to you by June 11, three days before it arrives in brick-and-mortar stores.
Pre-order at the link below, and hit the comments to let us know if you're placing your order today.
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We reviewed Soccer Ticker on the BlackBerry Z10 a short while ago but today sees the roll out of version 1.0.1.82 which enables Q10 owners to download the free application. With the Champions League Final taking place this weekend Soccer Ticker is the perfect way to keep up to date with the match on your BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
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