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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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Xiaomi Uses Official Apple Memoji Ads to Promote its 'Mimoji' Clone, Allegedly by Accident

Friday July 5, 2019 10:33 am PDT by
Earlier this week, Xiaomi revealed a new digital avatar feature called "Mimoji," and the parallels to Apple's own Memoji feature were abundantly evident. Although Xiaomi sent out a press release refuting claims that it copied Apple, the company is in hot water again today for going so far as to use Apple's own ads on its website to promote Mimoji (via CX Live and Daring Fireball). Discovered ...
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HQ Trivia Lays Off Staff and Pivots to $9.99/Month Subscription Model for HQ Words

Friday July 5, 2019 9:39 am PDT by
It's been well over a year since HQ Trivia spiked in popularity, but now that interest in the game is dwindling and downloads per month are down 92 percent year-over-year, the company has begun laying off employees. According to sources speaking to TechCrunch, about 20 percent of staff was let go, amounting to six or seven people. Although the app became immensely popular, HQ Trivia only ever ...
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New Profile Delves Into Background of Jony Ive Successor Jeff Williams

Friday July 5, 2019 8:48 am PDT by
When Jony Ive announced that he is leaving Apple to start his own design firm, Apple confirmed that chief operating officer Jeff Williams is set to oversee many of the product design responsibilities previously held by Ive. In a new profile today by The Wall Street Journal, Williams' history at Apple is highlighted, including his potential as a future successor to CEO Tim Cook. According to...
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Sketchy Rumor Suggests Apple to Launch Foldable iPad With 5G Support as Soon as 2020

Friday July 5, 2019 8:16 am PDT by
Apple is working on a new iPad with a foldable display to be launched as soon as 2020, according to a sketchy new rumor by IHS Markit analyst Jeff Lin, citing supply chain sources (via Economic Daily News). Many reports have suggested Apple could be interested in foldable devices, but this is one of the first times we've heard of a potential foldable ‌iPad‌. According to Lin, the 2020 ‌iPad‌'s...
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Sony Announces New Wireless Earbuds Coming in August for $230

Friday July 5, 2019 6:37 am PDT by
Sony today announced the WF-1000XM3 earbuds, a new set of true wireless earbuds that will launch this August for $229.99. The new earbuds come with advanced noise cancellation, powered by a dual noise sensor that catches more of the ambient sounds from your surroundings. This is paired with a dedicated HD noise-cancelling processor, the QN1e, which cancels more noise across all frequencies...
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Fourth of July Deals: Save on Apple Devices and Accessories From Anker, Speck, Twelve South, and Many More

Thursday July 4, 2019 7:38 am PDT by
Today is Independence Day in the United States, and as people around the country celebrate the holiday, many retailers have kicked off notable sales that can help those shopping around today save some money. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In...
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Elago's New 'W6 Stand' Turns Your Apple Watch Into an iPod

Wednesday July 3, 2019 5:19 am PDT by
Elago is known for selling Apple Watch stands that house Apple's wearable device inside cute replicas of older tech, like a classic Macintosh or an original Nintendo Game Boy. The company is back this week with its latest product, the W6 Stand, which is designed to look like an iPod Classic. The W6 Stand works with all Apple Watch models and is compatible with Nightstand Mode. The accessory...
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Apple Updates Retail Jobs Site to Highlight Creative Employees Who Bring Outside Passions to Their Roles

Tuesday July 2, 2019 9:05 am PDT by
Apple has updated its jobs website with a new page detailing jobs at its retail stores, focusing on how workers can bring outside passions into positions like the Creative Pro, Specialist, and Technical Specialist. For each role, Apple has highlighted a few people who work at its retail locations, accompanied by short videos related to the work each person does at their Apple store. The page ...
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Xiaomi Clones Apple's Memoji With New 'Mimoji' Avatars [Updated]

Tuesday July 2, 2019 8:35 am PDT by
Chinese company Xiaomi is gearing up to launch a new smartphone, the CC9, and along with it the company has introduced what it's calling "Mimoji" (via Engadget). Unsurprisingly given their name, these 3D avatars appear and function very similar to Apple's Memoji, letting users create and design their own torso-less characters and send them through texts. Xiaomi's Mimoji via Xiaomi/Engadget ...
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Deals Spotlight: AirPods With Charging Case Discounted to $145 ($14 Off), AirPods With Wireless Charging Case Still $19 Off

Tuesday July 2, 2019 7:39 am PDT by
Amazon is continuing its discounts on Apple's AirPods this week, with a new markdown on the updated AirPods with Charging Case. During the sale, you can get this version of the AirPods for $144.99, down from $159.00. 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....
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Microsoft Outlines Issue With Windows 10 Updates for Older Macs, Solution Coming This Month

Tuesday July 2, 2019 7:14 am PDT by
Microsoft is facing an issue with Windows 10 updates for Mac devices that came out prior to 2012, as well as newer Macs with older versions of Boot Camp. When users attempt to update to the May 2019 Feature Update for Windows 10, version 1903, there is a driver incompatibility error. On its support page for the issue, Microsoft reported: Mac devices prior to 2012 or newer Mac devices with...
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PlayStation Vue Raising Prices for Every Subscription Plan by $5, Now Starts at $49.99/Month

Monday July 1, 2019 11:14 am PDT by
Sony today announced that its live TV streaming service, PlayStation Vue, will receive a $5/month price hike across every one of its multi-channel plans. This means that the cheapest PS Vue plan will now be $49.99/month for the "Access" tier. Additionally, the "Core" tier will be priced at $54.99/month, the "Elite" tier will be $64.99/month, and the "Ultra" tier will be $84.99/month. The...
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Apple Marches in San Francisco Pride Parade

Monday July 1, 2019 8:17 am PDT by
As it has done in years past, Apple yesterday marched in the annual San Francisco Pride parade, which is one of the bigger Pride events in the country and sees nearly 100,000 spectators during the event. Apple employees appeared in the parade with a large sign that showcased a rainbow version of the Apple logo. Happy Pride to everyone celebrating around the world! Great to see so many Apple ...
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Apple Announces 'Up Next Live' Concerts for its Retail Stores, Featuring Artists Like Khalid and Lewis Capaldi

Monday July 1, 2019 7:36 am PDT by
Apple today announced a new series of live concerts that will be held in retail locations around the world this summer, under a new initiative called "Up Next Live." All of the artists playing concerts are alumni of Apple Music's Up Next program, which highlights up-and-coming musicians. For Up Next Live, this includes Khalid, Bad Bunny, Jessie Reyez, King Princess, Lewis Capaldi, Daniel...
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Eddy Cue Talks Apple TV+, Apple News+, and Apple Music in New Interview

Monday July 1, 2019 7:06 am PDT by
Eddy Cue recently spoke with The Times to discuss various topics related to Apple's services, which he helps run, including Apple Music, Apple News+, and the upcoming Apple TV+. Much of the interview focused on ‌Apple TV‌+ and its launch this fall, with Cue stating that Apple's focus will be on quality over quantity. Apple's plan will be in direct contrast to Netflix, which creates a lot of...
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Deals Spotlight: Get the HomePod for Just $200 at Target ($100 Off)

Friday June 28, 2019 12:07 pm PDT by
Target is heading into the weekend with an all-new sale on Apple's HomePod smart speaker, now priced at $199.99, down from the original price of $299.99. At $100 off, this sale is the lowest we've ever seen on a brand new HomePod, and the best deal on the speaker so far in 2019. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Target. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a...
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Lowest-Ever Deals: Save on the New 15-Inch MacBook Pro, 11-Inch iPad Pro, and Get the Apple Pencil 1 for $60 ($40 Off)

Friday June 28, 2019 6:51 am PDT by
Amazon and Best Buy are closing out the week with a variety of sales on the 15-inch MacBook Pro, 11-inch iPad Pro, and the Apple Pencil. In most cases, the prices listed below offer the lowest prices ever seen on each model, and reach up to $300 off the MacBook Pro and up to $250 off the iPad Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and make a...
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Pokémon Masters for iOS Launching Later This Summer, Will Feature Real-Time Battles

Thursday June 27, 2019 7:07 am PDT by
The Pokémon Company today unveiled new information about its upcoming mobile game, Pokémon Masters. The new game was created in partnership with DeNA, the mobile developer behind official Nintendo apps like Fire Emblem Heroes and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp. In Pokémon Masters, players will be tasked with forming a team of Pokémon Trainers to engage in 3-on-3 real-time battles with other...
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Deals: Save 20% on Eve Room With Our Exclusive Promo Code, Get $199 Off 2019 MacBook Pro With New Low Prices

Thursday June 27, 2019 6:37 am PDT by
We've partnered with Eve to offer our readers a new exclusive promotion that discounts the Eve Room by 20 percent for a limited time. In other deals going on this week, Amazon has a new sale that is discounting the all-new 13-inch MacBook Pro to new low prices, reaching up to $199 off the original cost of the notebooks. Exclusive Eve Room Discount To see this deal, head to Evehome.com, add...
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Deals Spotlight: Save on Anker's Lightning Cables, USB-C Hubs, and New Qi-Enabled Soundcore Wakey Alarm Clock

Wednesday June 26, 2019 7:40 am PDT by
Anker is back this week with a new collection of sales and discount codes on many of its charging accessories, including the all-new Soundcore Wakey Alarm Clock. This device is a bedside alarm clock that has all of the usual features, like Bluetooth, alarm pre-sets, and a white noise mode, as well as a Qi-compatible landing mat on top for charging the latest iPhones. Note: MacRumors is an...