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Mitchel is the Deals Editor at MacRumors and has been writing for the site since 2014. Starting as a contributing writer, and then editor, he now oversees the day-to-day deals coverage for MR, which includes writing dedicated articles, updating deals guides and roundups, managing affiliate partnerships, and more.

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Apple Looking to Increase Acquisition of Blockbuster Movies for Apple TV+ Following Success of 'Greyhound'

Friday July 24, 2020 7:18 am PDT by
Tom Hanks' World War II drama "Greyhound" has boosted Apple's ambitions in launching feature films on Apple TV+, with plans now said to have increased to "Netflix-like levels" (via Fast Company). While plans are still being ironed out, this could mean that Apple releases a dozen new movies a year on ‌Apple TV‌+, at a pace of roughly one per month. Two to four of these films are projected to be ...
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Apple's Limits on Third-Party 'Find My' Integration Under Scrutiny

Friday July 24, 2020 6:40 am PDT by
Apple last month introduced the new "Find My" Network Accessory Program, built to allow third-party products to work with Apple's own ‌Find My‌ app. While Apple's AirTags have yet to be formally announced, this program was seen as a way for Apple to level the playing field with competing Bluetooth location trackers, like Tile, and avoid accusations of Apple monopolizing the market. In a new...
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AT&T Says Its 5G Network Is Now Available Nationwide

Thursday July 23, 2020 8:44 am PDT by
AT&T today announced that its 5G network is now live nationwide, following a slow rollout that began with tests in major U.S. cities back in 2017. Specifically, today marks the addition of 40 new markets added to support 5G, making it available to more than 205 million customers in 395 markets across the United States. If you are on AT&T and have a 5G-capable smartphone, like Samsung's...
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Deals: AirPods Sales Hit at Multiple Retailers, Including AirPods Pro for $219.99 at Verizon

Thursday July 23, 2020 6:17 am PDT by
A collection of discounts have hit Apple's line of AirPods devices this week, starting with the return of Verizon's $30 savings on the AirPods Pro. You can get the noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones for $219.99, down from $249.99. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the...
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Samsung Announces Galaxy Z Flip 5G Smartphone Starting at $1,449.99

Wednesday July 22, 2020 8:00 am PDT by
Samsung today announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5G smartphone, a new device that is essentially the same model launched earlier in 2020, now with 5G support. Continuing with the design of the previous model, the Galaxy Z Flip 5G can be folded in half and unfolds to a full 6.7-inch AMOLED display. You can also open the device halfway, in "Flex Mode," letting you view content on the top half of the ...
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Facebook Messenger Introduces 'App Lock' Feature With Support for Face ID and Touch ID

Wednesday July 22, 2020 7:15 am PDT by
Facebook today announced enhanced privacy and security features for Messenger on iOS, including a new "App Lock" feature. With this enabled, Facebook Messenger will require Face ID or Touch ID authentication before it is opened. The company hopes that this will let users feel more comfortable when letting someone else borrow their phone, preventing anyone else from viewing private Messenger...
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Deals: B&H Photo Bundling AirPods Pro With AppleCare+ at $239 in New Flash Sale ($39 Off)

Wednesday July 22, 2020 7:04 am PDT by
B&H Photo is offering a flash sale today on Apple's AirPods Pro bundled with AppleCare+, priced at $239.00. In total, you'd normally pay $278 for this bundle (AirPods Pro at $249 and AppleCare+ at $29), so this is a savings of $39. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site...
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Winners Announced for 13th Annual iPhone Photography Awards

Wednesday July 22, 2020 6:38 am PDT by
The winners of the 13th annual iPhone Photography Awards have been announced today, following submissions from thousands of photographers from around the world. Grand Prize Winner "Flying Boys" by Dimpy Bhalotia Dozens of photographs taken via iPhone were chosen as winners, with the grand prize going to street photographer Dimpy Bhalotia from the United Kingdom, for her photo called "Flying...
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Spotify Introduces Support for Video Podcasts

Tuesday July 21, 2020 8:35 am PDT by
Spotify today announced a new video podcast feature for select podcasts, available in all markets where podcasts are supported. With the update, Spotify Premium and free users will be able to watch podcasts that have recorded video on the platform. Spotify said that at launch, podcasts with video include "Book of Basketball 2.0," "Fantasy Footballers," "The Misfits Podcast," "H3 Podcast," "Th...
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Deals: Get the New 128GB Wi-Fi iPad Pro for $949 ($50 Off)

Tuesday July 21, 2020 6:47 am PDT by
Amazon and Adorama are discounting Apple's newest 12.9-inch iPad Pro this week. Specifically, this sale is for the 128GB Wi-Fi model, priced at $949.00, down from $999.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Stock at Amazon will be replenished on July 24,...
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Nintendo's 'Mario Kart Tour' Mobile Game Now Supports Landscape Mode

Monday July 20, 2020 9:51 am PDT by
Nintendo's "Mario Kart Tour" racing game for iOS and Android devices will now support landscape mode (via TouchArcade). Since the game launched in 2019 it has only supported portrait mode, mainly due to Nintendo's idea that its mobile games should be played one-handed. That will change in an update coming this week, and players will have an option to turn their smartphone sideways and play ...
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Deals: HomePod Returns to $199.99 at Best Buy ($99 Off)

Monday July 20, 2020 5:21 am PDT by
Apple's HomePod has returned to the price of $199.99 today at Best Buy. This sale is a solid $99 discount on the original $299.00 price of the HomePod, and it's one that Best Buy has offered a few times throughout 2020. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This...
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Deals: Amazon Discounts iPad Mini 5 by $50, Starting at $499 for 256GB Wi-Fi

Friday July 17, 2020 6:32 am PDT by
Amazon has discounted two models of Apple's iPad mini 5 today, starting with the 256GB Wi-Fi model at $499.00, down from $549.00. You can get this version of the iPad mini 5 in all three color options, including Gold, Space Gray, and Silver. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the...
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Facebook Messenger iOS App Gains Screen Sharing Feature for Video Calls

Thursday July 16, 2020 8:27 am PDT by
Facebook today announced that a new screen sharing feature is now available in the Messenger app on iOS and Android. The feature was first available on the web version of Facebook, and on desktop apps. On iOS, you can share a live view of your iPhone screen with a friend or family member. When video calling someone, you can tap to expand the bottom menu and find the "Share Your Screen"...
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Deals: New 1TB 13-Inch MacBook Pro on Sale for $1,849.99 at Amazon ($150 Off)

Thursday July 16, 2020 5:33 am PDT by
Amazon today has the new 13-inch MacBook Pro (10th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $1,849.99, down from $1,999.00. You'll need to add the MacBook Pro to your cart and head to the checkout screen to see the final discount, and you can get the notebook in both Silver and Space Gray at this price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a...
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Best Buy Offering Four Months of Apple News+ at No Cost for New Subscribers

Wednesday July 15, 2020 8:57 am PDT by
If you're in the United States, you can head to Best Buy today and get four months of Apple News+ for free. This offer is available for any new subscriber to ‌Apple News‌+, but we've confirmed that if you previously signed up for the subscription news service and then cancelled, you can also take advantage of the Best Buy promotion and receive three months of ‌Apple News‌+ for free. You can find ...
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Brydge Announces New Vertical Docks for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air

Wednesday July 15, 2020 7:01 am PDT by
Brydge today announced a new series of Vertical Docks for Apple's MacBook Pro line. The new products include reengineered Vertical Docks for previous generation ‌MacBook Pro‌ models (priced at $169.99), and brand new Vertical Docks for the 16-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌ and 13-inch MacBook Air. The Brydge Vertical Dock is a space-saving accessory that stores your Mac notebook in a vertical position. It...
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Deals: Amazon Returns With New Gold Box Sale on SanDisk and Western Digital Accessories

Wednesday July 15, 2020 5:28 am PDT by
Amazon today has introduced another Gold Box sale on SanDisk and Western Digital storage products. During this flash sale you can save up to 25 percent on memory cards, external hard drives, flash drives, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. We've...
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MacRumors Exclusive: Save Up to 30% on Anker's Best Wireless Chargers, USB-C Hubs, and More

Tuesday July 14, 2020 6:35 am PDT by
Our newest partnership with Anker has kicked off this week, allowing MacRumors readers to save up to 30 percent on Anker's wall chargers, USB-C hubs, portable chargers, and wireless chargers on Amazon. Like our previous exclusive sales, you'll need to enter the relevant promo codes for each device in order to see the discounts. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these...
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Deals: Amazon Taking $400 Off 16-Inch MacBook Pro, Starting at New Low Price of $1,999.99 for 512GB

Monday July 13, 2020 5:34 am PDT by
Amazon has introduced a new low price on Apple's 16-inch MacBook Pro today, including both 512GB and 1TB models. Starting with the 512GB model (2.6GHz 6-Core, 16GB RAM), you can get this notebook for $1,999.99, down from $2,399.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running....