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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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Deals: Save on Charging Accessories With the Latest Discounts From Anker and Aukey

Thursday February 7, 2019 8:00 am PST by
Reliable accessory brands Anker and Aukey have a new suite of discount codes this week, offering customers the chance to save on portable battery packs, Lightning cables, wall chargers, car chargers, USB-C accessories, and much more. Below you can find the full list of Anker and Aukey discount codes available this week. Note that all of Aukey's codes will expire on February 13, and as always...
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Apple Pay Valentine's Day Promo Offers $15 Off at 1-800-Flowers

Thursday February 7, 2019 4:01 am PST by
In the latest Apple Pay promotion, customers can get $15 off at 1-800-Flowers when they use ‌Apple Pay‌ to shop in the retailer's "Gift Collection." This can be done in the 1-800-Flowers app or on 1800Flowers.com now through Friday, February 15 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Apple's promo is themed around Valentine's Day (taking place one week from today on February 14), and notes that "sending love is...
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Deals: Save on Apple's 9.7-Inch iPad, 12-Inch MacBook, HomePod, Beats, iTunes Gift Cards, and More

Wednesday February 6, 2019 7:00 am PST by
There are quite a few deals on Apple devices going on this week, including notable discounts on the company's 2018 9.7-inch iPad, most recent 12-inch MacBook, HomePod, and more. 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. To start off, B&H Photo has the HomePod...
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Spotify Reaches 96M Paid Subscribers Compared to Apple Music's 'Over 50 Million'

Wednesday February 6, 2019 4:33 am PST by
Spotify today shared its Q4 2018 earnings report, detailing a 36 percent growth in Spotify Premium subscribers from the year-ago quarter. Specifically, Spotify now has 96 million paid subscribers around the world as of the end of 2018, compared to Apple Music's over 50 million paid subscribers. According to Spotify, there were a few factors that bumped up subscriber numbers in 2018,...
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Apple Music's New Memoji Billboards Highlight Grammy Nominees Shawn Mendes, Ariana Grande, and Kacey Musgraves

Tuesday February 5, 2019 6:36 am PST by
Apple Music has recently launched a new advertising campaign in Los Angeles, showcasing the Memoji versions of musicians including Shawn Mendes, Ariana Grande, and Kacey Musgraves. Apple put up the billboards ahead of the 61st Annual Grammy Awards, which take place on February 10 at the Los Angeles Staples Center. I love this! Shawn Mendes: The Album has been made into an emoji! It’s on a ...
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Sonos Debuts New In-Wall, In-Ceiling, and Outdoor Speakers With AirPlay 2 Support

Tuesday February 5, 2019 5:43 am PST by
Audio company Sonos today announced a new range of speakers called "Sonos Architectural by Sonance," which are a collection of passive speakers that are designed for both indoor and outdoor use. There are three new speakers total: the Sonos In-Ceiling, Sonos In-Wall, and Sonos Outdoor Speaker. Sonos In-Wall As their names imply, the first two speakers are designed to be placed within the...
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Deals Spotlight: B&H Photo Discounting Large Selection of Apple Watch Series 3 Models

Monday February 4, 2019 7:20 am PST by
B&H Photo has kicked off the week with a new sale on Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 4, discounting select new Series 3 models by as much as $380. Both Aluminum and Stainless Steel models are available in the sale, and some of the Apple Watches even come with a free third-party band or screen protector. The biggest discounts in the sale are for Stainless Steel models, like the 42mm GPS +...
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Microsoft Working on SDK That Will Expand Xbox Live Features to More Games on iOS

Monday February 4, 2019 4:32 am PST by
Microsoft is working on a new software development kit that will allow your Xbox Live data to sync "to almost every screen" that you own, including iOS devices, Android smartphones, and Nintendo Switch, in addition to existing support on Xbox consoles and Windows PC. The SDK will bring your Xbox achievements, friends list, clubs, and more to supported iPhone and iPad games in the future (via Windo...
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Deals Spotlight: Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card for $85 via PayPal on eBay

Monday February 4, 2019 3:33 am PST by
PayPal on eBay today debuted the latest App Store and iTunes gift card sale, marking down the $100 iTunes gift card to just $85 for a limited time. As usual, you'll need a PayPal account to gain access to the sale, and the gift card will be valid only on purchases made in the United States. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with eBay. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may...
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Deals Spotlight: Save 30% on Incipio's Qi Mats, Battery Packs, and Other Charging Accessories

Friday February 1, 2019 9:52 am PST by
Incipio today kicked off a new sale on its charging products, allowing customers the chance to save 30 percent on all of the "power" products found on Incipio.com. This includes Qi wireless charging mats, iPhone battery cases, cables, car chargers, battery packs, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Incipio. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small...
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Criterion Collection Launching $11/Month Streaming Service in April, Coming to tvOS and iOS

Thursday January 31, 2019 6:34 am PST by
The Criterion Collection has announced the upcoming launch of an all-new streaming service aimed at classic movie fans, called the "Criterion Channel." Launching on April 8 in the United States and Canada, Criterion Channel will include over 1,000 classic and contemporary films for $10.99/month (via Variety). Image via The Criterion Channel/Variety Subscribers will also be able to pay $99.99...
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FuboTV Rolls Out Apple TV App Integration

Thursday January 31, 2019 6:03 am PST by
FuboTV this week has quietly rolled out support for the TV app on Apple TV, allowing subscribers to connect their FuboTV account with the TV app and keep track of all the shows and movies they watch within FuboTV. For those keeping track, this means that FuboTV is now the second live TV streaming service to integrate with Apple's TV app, following PlayStation Vue last October. Users can...
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Hulu's New 'Pause Ad' Experience Coming Q2 2019, Will Not Play Audio/Video Every Time You Pause

Thursday January 31, 2019 5:54 am PST by
Last month, Hulu began talking about a new form of advertising it had in the works that it called "pause ads." At the time, the company said it tested numerous versions of the format, but they all boiled down to showing subscribers some form of advertising every time they hit pause on a video in Hulu. The final version of pause ads has now been decided, and they'll begin rolling out in the...
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UltraViolet Digital Movie Locker Service Will Close on July 31, 2019

Thursday January 31, 2019 5:33 am PST by
Cloud movie locker service UltraViolet will officially shut down on July 31, 2019. The Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem (DECE) announced the closure late last night, and will begin informing users of the service's end throughout today (via Variety). Image via DECE/Variety Between January 31 and July 31, 2019, users will be able to keep accessing their UltraViolet Library, purchase new...
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Best AirPods Deals for June 2026

Wednesday January 30, 2019 9:02 am PST by
Apple first launched the AirPods in December 2016, allowing users to listen to audio streamed from their iPhone or another Bluetooth device without the hassle of untangling a mess of EarPods wires. The latest version of the standard AirPods is the AirPods 4 introduced in September 2024. The earbuds feature a refined fit and improved audio. This version of the AirPods also comes in two...
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DirecTV Now Lost 267K Subscribers Last Quarter, Partly Due to End of Apple TV Offer

Wednesday January 30, 2019 7:51 am PST by
DirecTV Now today reported that it lost 267,000 subscribers during the fourth quarter of 2018, causing the service to dip from 1.8 million subscribers in Q1 2018 to 1.6 million in Q4 (via TechCrunch). Despite the decline, DirecTV Now is still at the forefront of the streaming TV market, second to SlingTV as of last fall. In AT&T's fourth quarter earnings report, the company attributed this...
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Deals Spotlight: Apple's Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR Discounted by $11

Wednesday January 30, 2019 5:54 am PST by
Amazon and B&H Photo this week have introduced the first straight price discount on Apple's just-released Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. The sales are discounting the price of the new accessory by about $11. Visit the MacRumors YouTube channel to watch our hands-on video with the new cases The cases are priced the same across Amazon and B&H Photo. Check out the full list...
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Foxconn's Wisconsin Site Will No Longer Be a Factory for Smartphone Displays, Instead Focusing on R&D

Wednesday January 30, 2019 4:24 am PST by
Foxconn is once again changing plans for its upcoming Wisconsin-based plant in the United States, according to a new report out today by Reuters. Originally set to produce large television displays, and then small to medium displays for smartphones, the location will now pivot to become largely focused on research and development. Foxconn intends to hire "mostly engineers and researchers"...
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Mattress Company Casper Debuts iOS-Connected 'Glow' Bedside Lamp

Tuesday January 29, 2019 6:26 am PST by
Mattress company Casper today revealed its first non-bedding product, called the "Glow" lamp. The device is a 5-inch tall by 3 inch wide HomePod-shaped smart light that connects to your iPhone, allowing you to set sleeping and waking light patterns and encouraging a more restful sleep. The Glow lamp does not support Apple HomeKit. The Glow charges on a wireless charging pad, allowing you to...
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Fortnite on iOS Gains Support for MFi Controllers

Tuesday January 29, 2019 5:53 am PST by
Fortnite today has been updated to version 7.30 on the iOS App Store, introducing support for MFi controllers on iPhones and iPads. This means that controllers like the SteelSeries Nimbus and Gamevice accessories can now be used to play Fortnite while connected to your iOS device (via TouchArcade). It's been nearly one year since Fortnite's Battle Royale mode launched as a standalone app on...