Mitchel Broussard

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.

Mitchel Broussard's Articles

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NBC's Streaming Service is Called 'Peacock' and Will Exclusively House The Office and Parks & Rec

Tuesday September 17, 2019 8:41 am PDT by
NBCUniversal today revealed that the name of its upcoming streaming television service is "Peacock," a reference to the company's logo. The service is still set to launch in April 2020, and NBC also provided more information on the content users will see at launch and beyond (via Vulture). We knew that Peacock would be getting The Office to stream exclusively, but NBC today revealed that its ...
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Amazon Music Adds Lossless Streaming Tier for $14.99/Month ($12.99 for Prime)

Tuesday September 17, 2019 6:43 am PDT by
Amazon today introduced a new tier of Amazon Music, called Amazon Music HD, which offers lossless versions of audio files for streaming or downloading. This tier will cost $14.99/month, or $12.99/month for Amazon Prime members (via The Verge). Amazon is offering a catalog of over 50 million songs in "High Definition," which are songs with CD-quality bit depth of 16 bits and a 44.1kHz sample...
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iPhone 11 Review Roundup: Improved Camera, Battery Life, and Performance Result in the iPhone for 'Just About Everybody'

Tuesday September 17, 2019 6:30 am PDT by
The iPhone 11 is set to launch this Friday, September 20, and in advance of that release date the first reviews for the smartphone have begun appearing online. Apple has provided review units of the ‌iPhone‌ 11, ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max to media outlets, but this article will focus only on the ‌iPhone‌ 11 and you can check out our separate ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro review roundup right here. As...
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MacRumors Exclusive: Save Up to 40% on Anker's USB-C and Lightning Cables, Wireless Chargers, and More

Monday September 16, 2019 10:19 am PDT by
MacRumors has partnered with Anker again this week to offer our readers a chance to save on nine accessories, including USB-C chargers, wireless chargers, Lightning cables, and portable battery packs. 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. Savings reach as much as...
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Charlie Hunnam Cast as Lead in Apple TV+ Series 'Shantaram'

Monday September 16, 2019 9:01 am PDT by
Apple has cast actor Charlie Hunnam in its upcoming series "Shantaram," which will air on Apple TV+ sometime after the service debuts this November (via Variety). The series is an adaptation of the Gregory David Roberts novel of the same name, the rights to which Apple acquired back in June 2018. Image via Variety/Eric Charbonneau The novel is based somewhat on Roberts' real life, focusing on ...
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Deals: Mophie Launches New Convertible Wireless Charging Stand, Save 20% With Exclusive Discount Code

Monday September 16, 2019 8:14 am PDT by
Mophie this week launched a new wireless charging stand for any Qi-enabled smartphone, including the latest iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max devices. The accessory is available on Mophie's website for $69.95. Mophie's new stand can convert from a vertical to a horizontal orientation, allowing you to charge your ‌iPhone‌ in portrait mode, landscape mode, or flat on its back. You can also use...
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Deals Spotlight: Save Up to $50 When Pre-Ordering Apple Watch Series 5 on Amazon

Monday September 16, 2019 6:21 am PDT by
Amazon is offering customers a chance to save when pre-ordering the Apple Watch Series 5, which is set to be released this Friday, September 20. The retailer's sale is focused on select models of the cellular Apple Watch Series 5, and offers up to $50 off these devices. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small...
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J.J. Abrams Declined Apple's $500 Million Offer Because it Would Have Restricted Bad Robot Productions to Apple TV+

Friday September 13, 2019 8:53 am PDT by
A new article by The Hollywood Reporter today sheds light on why director/producer J.J. Abrams declined a big deal with Apple, which would have seen his Bad Robot production company become one of the main creators for exclusive content on Apple TV+. According to sources, Abrams and his wife Katie McGrath wanted to be able to sell Bad Robot's content to other outlets. Of course, Apple wanted...
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iPhone 11 Pre-Order Deals: Save On Apple's Latest Smartphones Through AT&T, Verizon, and More

Friday September 13, 2019 6:47 am PDT by
The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are now available for pre-order on Apple.com and cellular carriers as of this morning. As usual, most carriers are offering some perks if you choose to pre-order the new iPhone through their websites, so we've listed each promotion below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a...
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iPhone 11 vs. iPhone 11 Pro Buyer's Guide

Thursday September 12, 2019 1:02 pm PDT by
Apple's latest iPhones, the iPhone 11 and ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro, are nearing their release dates on September 20. Apple is separating the new smartphones into its usual low-cost versus high-cost categories, with big differences between the two models coming down to the camera, display, and battery life. Slight Design Differences Although they look very similar, the ‌iPhone‌ 11 is made with an...
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Slack Launches Support for Dark Mode on Mac

Thursday September 12, 2019 8:25 am PDT by
Slack today launched dark mode for all desktop apps, including Mac, Windows, and Linux. This follows the company previously making dark mode available on iOS back in June. To find dark mode in Slack on Mac, click on your name in the left sidebar > Preferences > Themes. This will show you a quick preview of how everything will look, and then you can choose to switch to dark mode or stay in...
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HomePod Gaining New 'Ambient Sounds' Siri Feature This Fall, Radio Station Support Launching September 30

Wednesday September 11, 2019 8:53 am PDT by
Apple this week quietly updated the HomePod's product page on Apple.com, including a few release dates for upcoming features (via 9to5Mac). ‌HomePod‌ will gain the ability to tune into live radio stations through Siri controls on September 30, after this feature was first announced at WWDC in June (and made available to some users in Germany this July). Additional ‌HomePod‌ features, including...
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Apple Drops $149 Price Tag of Milanese and Leather Loop Apple Watch Bands to $99

Wednesday September 11, 2019 6:27 am PDT by
Alongside the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 5 yesterday, Apple has now updated the price on some of its high-end leather and metallic bands. Specifically, the original $149 price tag of Leather Loop and Milanese Loop Apple Watch bands has now dropped to $99. This means that they're only $50 more expensive than Apple's cheapest Sport Bands and Sport Loops, which cost $49. Leather...
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Apple Watch Series 5 Hands On: Always-On Display is Great, but Otherwise Not Much of an Upgrade

Tuesday September 10, 2019 2:01 pm PDT by
Apple today announced and launched pre-orders for the Apple Watch Series 5, which is the company's latest wearable device. The new smartwatch features an always-on display, built-in compass, and more, and members of the media have begun sharing their opinions on Series 5 models after going hands-on at Apple Park. Image via Engadget Engadget's Dana Wollman pointed out that the Series 5 is far...
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Apple Rolls Out New Cases for iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max

Tuesday September 10, 2019 12:50 pm PDT by
Alongside the reveal of the iPhone 11, ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, Apple today launched all-new case options for shoppers to choose from. Below you'll find every new case available on Apple.com, all of which you can order from today. ‌iPhone‌ 11 Clear Case - $39 Silicone Case (White, Black) - $39 ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro Clear Case - $39 Silicone Case (Clementine, Pine Green, Alaskan Blue,...
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Apple Announces iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max With Triple-Lens Rear Camera and Midnight Green Color

Tuesday September 10, 2019 11:55 am PDT by
Apple today revealed the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, its two top-of-the-line ‌iPhone‌ models for 2019. These new iPhones feature Super Retina XDR displays, A13 Bionic chips, and a new triple-camera system with Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto camera options. The ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro and Pro Max come in a new Midnight Green color option, as well as Space Grey, Silver, and Gold. The ‌iPhone‌ 11...
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New 'Filmic Pro' App Coming to iOS App Store Later This Year

Tuesday September 10, 2019 11:33 am PDT by
During its iPhone 11 Pro media event today, Apple detailed a new version of the Filmic Pro camera app. The company used the app to highlight the advanced features of the ‌iPhone‌ 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max triple-lens camera system. The app allows users to shoot with multiple cameras at the same time, offering twice as much coverage on the same take. A compound overlay shows primary and secondary...
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Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 5 With Always-On Retina Display and New Titanium Case Option

Tuesday September 10, 2019 10:41 am PDT by
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 5, alongside watchOS 6. Series 5 watches feature an always-on display, meaning you won't have to rely on wrist raises to read the Apple Watch screen. There's also a built-in compass and international emergency calling as the new standout features. The always-on display allows the time and other important information to be visible at all times....
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Apple TV+ Launching November 1 for $4.99 Per Month

Tuesday September 10, 2019 10:20 am PDT by
Apple today announced that its streaming TV service, Apple TV+, will launch on November 1 for the price of $4.99 per month. The service will be available in over 100 countries and regions. Launch shows include The Morning Show, Dickinson, See, For All Mankind, and The Elephant Queen. You'll be able to watch each show on ‌Apple TV‌, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and more. “With ‌Apple TV‌+,...
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Deals Spotlight: Save 15% on $100 App Store and iTunes Gift Cards for a Limited Time

Tuesday September 10, 2019 5:30 am PDT by
PayPal's Digital Gifts eBay storefront is back with a 15 percent discount on Apple's App Store and iTunes gift cards today, offering the $100 iTunes gift card at a price of $85 for a limited time. This matches the 15 percent discount we've been tracking for most iTunes gift card sales and is the best currently available online this week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with eBay. When...