Google+ Hangouts, the company's group video chat app, now has special support for sign language interpreters.

When an interpreter is added to the Hangout, he remains in the top right of the app and automatically becomes the focus when he speaks to translate a deaf user's signs.

So not only will a deaf user be able to understand everything that's said in a Hangout, but he'll also be able to verbally speak to the other users with the interpreter acting as a proxy.

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Lift is a simple app with a humble mission – to help its users cultivate good habits.

Simply maintain a list of tasks that you want to turn into a habit and tell the app when you want to be reminded to carry them out.

For example, I have a reminder to floss that goes off every night at 9 PM. And you know what? After a week or so of using the app, I no longer need the app to remind me.

The flossing reminder goes off and I've already done it.

What kinds of things would you like to make into habits?

Tap the app to start it up.

It immediately displays the habits you've already added. Let's add a new one by tapping on the plus sign.

You can add a brand new habit or pick one from a category. Let's check out "Popular."

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It's time to get rid of that boring piece of black plastic you use to protect your iPhone.

Let's mix it up and use some more exciting cases.

From cases made of wood to this one featuring Han Solo stuck in Carbonite, there's no reason for you iPhone case to be a snoozer.

Rocketcases Cassette Tape

This case is made out of the same material as the ol' cassette tapes everyone used to have. Cleverly enough, it's even designed to look like a cassette too.

Price: $15

Rocketcases Woody

It's wood! We love it.

Price: $35

Switcheasy Melted Case

Watch it melt to pieces in front of your eyes. (Note: it's not actually melting.)

Price: $35

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