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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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...
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Review: Twelve South's New 'HiRise Wireless' Converts From Stand to Mat for Charging iPhone and AirPods

Tuesday June 25, 2019 7:03 am PDT by
Twelve South today announced its latest HiRise accessory, called the "HiRise Wireless," and it's available to purchase now on Twelve South's website. The new accessory is a multi-purpose wireless charging stand with two distinct positions: you can charge your iPhone upright in a traditional stand position, or pop out the Qi-certified Power Disc for a miniature device that's perfectly sized to...
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Deals Spotlight: B&H Photo Discounting 2017 iMacs by as Much as $600

Monday June 24, 2019 6:49 am PDT by
B&H Photo is further discounting a set of previous generation iMacs, providing the lowest ever price for the 21.5-inch model with 8GB RAM and a 1TB Fusion Drive. You can get this model for $1,049, which is $450 off its original price of $1,499 and the lowest it's ever been among the major Apple resellers online. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo. When you click a link and...
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Deals Spotlight: 64GB 12.9-Inch iPad Pro Hits New Low Price at $824 ($175 Off)

Friday June 21, 2019 10:56 am PDT by
Amazon is discounting the 64GB Wi-Fi version of the latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro, now priced at $824. At $175 off the original price of $999, this is the lowest price ever seen among the major Apple resellers for this configuration of the 2018 iPad Pro. 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...
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Apple Launches New Yoga Day Activity Challenge

Friday June 21, 2019 6:56 am PDT by
Apple today kicked off a new Activity Challenge, this one celebrating the International Day of Yoga. To earn the award, you'll have to complete a yoga workout that lasts 15 minutes or more at any time today. Apple holds these challenges for many different holidays and events throughout the year, but this is the first time it has marked the International Day of Yoga. In order to be sure that...
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Augmented Reality Game 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' Launches Early on iOS App Store

Thursday June 20, 2019 9:01 am PDT by
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite was planned to debut on the iOS App Store and Google Play tomorrow, June 21, but Niantic has surprise launched the augmented reality game one day early. You can download the app right now on the iOS ‌App Store‌ for free, if you live in the United States or United Kingdom [Direct Link] (via TechCrunch). Inspired by Pokémon Go, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite tasks players ...
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Some Spotify Users Frustrated With Recent Update, Moving to Apple Music Instead

Thursday June 20, 2019 8:36 am PDT by
One week ago today Spotify launched a revamped "Your Library" tab that the company said was "designed to get you to the content you want faster." According to Spotify subscribers on r/Spotify, this update has done the complete opposite and made navigating large music libraries nearly impossible, with the main purpose apparently made to promote Spotify's burgeoning interest in podcasts. On...
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Deals Spotlight: AirPods With Wireless Charging Case Discounted to $179.99 ($19 Off)

Thursday June 20, 2019 6:52 am PDT by
Amazon is discounting the new AirPods with Wireless Charging Case today, now priced at $179.99, down from $199.00 ($19 off). Apple launched the new version of the AirPods in March, making this one of the first notable price drops of the headphones seen this year. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment,...
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Nimble Launches New 'Bottle Case' for iPhone Made From 100% Recycled Plastic

Thursday June 20, 2019 6:25 am PDT by
Nimble, the new eco-friendly company created by former Mophie employees, today announced its latest product category: iPhone cases. Similar to its portable chargers and wireless chargers, Nimble created its "Bottle Case" line with the environment in mind, and each accessory is made from 100 percent recycled plastic. With each sale of the Bottle Case, Nimble is pledging to donate 5 percent to ...
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Deals Spotlight: Anker's New Gold Box Includes Up to 42% Off Battery Packs and Wireless Chargers

Wednesday June 19, 2019 7:56 am PDT by
Today only, you can save up to 42 percent on ten of Anker's best charging accessories. These include portable battery packs, USB-C cables, Lightning cables, wireless chargers, 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. Like all of Amazon's Gold Box deals,...
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Aspyr Will Stop Selling 32-Bit Mac Games After Today

Monday June 17, 2019 8:35 am PDT by
Aspyr has announced that today is the last day of sales for its 32-bit Mac games, in anticipation of Apple's upcoming move to 64-bit only apps on macOS Catalina later this year. After today, Aspyr's remaining library of Mac games for sale will be 64-bit or will receive a 64-bit update by September, when macOS Catalina is expected to release. The company promised that it will continue to port ...
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Deals Spotlight: 2019 MacBook Pros Hit New Low Prices, Starting at $1,649.99 ($149 Off)

Monday June 17, 2019 7:27 am PDT by
Amazon is offering the latest MacBook Pro at a new all-time-low price, with savings of up to $199 off original prices. Across the board these are the best deals available online from the major Apple resellers for the all-new MacBook Pro. 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...