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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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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....
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Deals: AirPods Pro Drop to New Low Price of $214.99 Today Only ($35 off)

Monday July 13, 2020 5:00 am PDT by
There are a few notable deals happening today across Apple's line of AirPods devices, starting with a new low price on the AirPods Pro. At Woot, you can get a new pair of the noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones for $214.99, 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...
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Apple Arcade Adds Puzzle Adventure Game 'Creaks'

Friday July 10, 2020 8:05 am PDT by
Apple Arcade today added the game "Creaks" to its list of titles that you can play if you have an ‌Apple Arcade‌ subscription. "Creaks" is described as a puzzle adventure game in which players have to explore an old mansion to find hidden paintings and solve puzzles to uncover the mansion's secrets. The game comes from the creators of "Machinarium" and "Samorost," and features a hand-painted...
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Facebook SDK Issue Again Causing Numerous iOS Apps to Crash or Freeze

Friday July 10, 2020 5:49 am PDT by
Popular iOS apps including Spotify, SoundCloud, Waze, Imgur, and many more are reporting crashing and freezing issues this morning, as pointed out by users on Reddit and in the MacRumors forums. The issue appears to be related to Facebook's iOS SDK, which is used by many apps for login purposes. On Facebook's developer website, the company confirmed that it is aware of the issue and is...
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MacRumors Exclusive: Get 50% Off Your First Year of the 1Password Individual Plan ($17.94 for the Year)

Thursday July 9, 2020 8:07 am PDT by
MacRumors and password management platform 1Password have partnered up to offer our readers 50 percent off their first year of the 1Password Individual plan. Only new 1Password users will be able to claim the discount. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with 1Password. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The...
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Deals: Get the 64GB Cellular iPad Mini 5 for $449 ($80 Off)

Thursday July 9, 2020 7:02 am PDT by
Apple's iPad mini 5 with 64GB of storage and cellular support is on sale for $449.00 today on TigerDirect, down from $529.00. This sale is among the lowest we've ever tracked for this version of the iPad mini 5, and the best available online right now. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with TigerDirect. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which...
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Apple Music Introduces Animated Playlist Artwork in iOS 14 Beta

Tuesday July 7, 2020 7:31 am PDT by
Apple Music will receive a number of design changes in iOS 14, including a new "Listen Now" tab, improved search, and Autoplay. Another small design update is larger playlist artwork, and today Benjamin Mayo with 9to5Mac shared how some of these designs now include animated art. On the new Listen Now tab, a "Top Picks" section includes oversized icons for playlists, radio stations, albums,...
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Deals: Amazon Discounting Apple Watch Series 3 by $30, Starting at $169 for 38mm GPS Models

Tuesday July 7, 2020 7:07 am PDT by
Amazon's discount on the Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm, GPS) remains ongoing this week, with the smartwatch available for $169.00, down from $199.00. This version of the Apple Watch typically sees discounts to around $179, so Amazon's sale is about $10 below the previous sale price and among the best online right now. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and...
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Logitech Launches New Keyboard and Mouse Accessories for Macs

Tuesday July 7, 2020 6:40 am PDT by
Logitech today announced a new mouse and keyboard built for Macs, called the Logitech MX Master 3 and Logitech MX Keys for Mac. These new accessories are updates that have been optimized specifically for Apple's MacBook and iMac computers. The Logitech MX Keys for Mac ($99.99) supports a tactile keyboard with smart backlighting that automatically adjusts to ambient lighting conditions. It...