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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Deals Spotlight: 2019 iPad Air Models Discounted to New Low Prices (Up to $40 Off)

Thursday June 13, 2019 7:21 am PDT by
Amazon and B&H Photo are discounting the latest versions of Apple's iPad Air this week, with each configuration of the tablet receiving a new all-time-low price tag. Amazon offers the largest variety of iPad Air models on sale, but you'll find many of the same prices at B&H Photo, as we've denoted in the list further down. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you...
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Spotify Premium Users Gain Revamped 'Your Library' Tab With Streamlined Navigation

Thursday June 13, 2019 6:19 am PDT by
Spotify today announced a new version of the "Your Library" tab in its mobile apps for iOS and Android, which is "designed to get you to the content you want faster." This update is for Spotify Premium users only. The company said that it has streamlined Your Library so that you can simply tap or swipe to toggle between new tabs for Music and Podcasts. Under Music you'll find sections divided...
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Deals Spotlight: Get the Latest 2019 MacBook Pros for Up to $220 Off (Starting at $1,699)

Wednesday June 12, 2019 11:21 am PDT by
The latest MacBook Pro models have received new discounts this week, with savings on the notebooks offered by retailers like B&H Photo and Amazon via Expercom. Many of these deals currently represent the lowest prices available online for the latest MacBook Pros, which Apple just updated ahead of WWDC in May. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and ...
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iTunes Gift Card Deals: Save Up to 15% on iTunes Credit From PayPal, Target, and Costco

Wednesday June 12, 2019 8:03 am PDT by
Earlier this week we shared discounts on App Store and iTunes gift cards happening at Costco and PayPal on eBay, and now Target has joined in on the sales with an offer of its own. With so many bargains happening on iTunes gift cards, we decided to quickly round up these sales to make it clear where the best deals are happening this week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these...
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MacRumors Exclusive: Get 15% Off Any One Item From Mophie This Month

Wednesday June 12, 2019 6:48 am PDT by
This summer, MacRumors is partnering with well-known battery accessory company Mophie for an all-new exclusive sale. During the month of June, you can get 15 percent off any one item sitewide on Mophie.com by using the code RUMORS15 on the shopping bag screen. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Mophie. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which...
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Deals Spotlight: Best Buy Kicks Off Huge Sale Discounting Apple Watch Series 3 ($80 Off) and Series 4 ($50 off)

Tuesday June 11, 2019 7:00 am PDT by
Best Buy has introduced a new sale this week, highlighting discounts on both the Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 4. The sale covers numerous models of each Apple Watch from 2017 and 2018, including stainless steel cases, aluminum cases, GPS only models, and GPS and cellular models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive...
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Deals: Save on Microsoft and Sony Game Controllers Ahead of iOS 13, iTunes Gift Card Sale, $100 Off Apple Watch

Monday June 10, 2019 8:25 am PDT by
The week has kicked off with a few new deals, including special E3 discounts for Sony's DualShock 4 and Microsoft's Xbox One wireless controllers. Additionally, you'll find the latest 15 percent discount on App Store and iTunes gift cards and some of the lowest prices online for the Apple Watch Series 4 in Target's flash sale. Sony and Microsoft's Wireless Controller Discounts This week is...
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Deals Spotlight: Get the 9.7-Inch 32GB Cellular iPad for $379 ($80 Off and Lowest Ever Price)

Friday June 7, 2019 8:15 am PDT by
Amazon is continuing to discount the latest 9.7-inch iPad, which Apple updated in March 2018 with support for the Apple Pencil. These discounts include a few lowest-ever prices on the iPad, and all around represent the best prices for these models among the major Apple resellers online. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may...
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Netflix Testing 'Extras' Tab in Mobile App With Feed of Photos and Videos Similar to Instagram

Thursday June 6, 2019 8:07 am PDT by
Netflix is testing a new feature in its mobile apps for iOS and Android, which aggregates trailers and photos for its various shows and movies in a feed that looks very similar to Instagram. A Netflix spokesperson confirmed the test in an email seen by Variety. Image by Janko Roettgers via Variety For the users in the test, they will see a new tab on the mobile Netflix app called "Extras." In ...
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Apple Music Gains Soundtracks for Every Main Entry in the Final Fantasy Series

Thursday June 6, 2019 5:44 am PDT by
Square Enix recently made the soundtracks to every main Final Fantasy game available to listen on Apple Music and Spotify (via TechCrunch). The release of the soundtracks on streaming services is being timed with a special concert for Final Fantasy VII that's taking place this week in Hollywood. To find the music, head to ‌Apple Music‌ and search for "Final Fantasy original soundtrack." In the ...
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Skype for iOS Now Lets You Share Your iPhone Screen With a Friend

Wednesday June 5, 2019 5:45 am PDT by
Skype this week launched a new screen sharing feature on iOS and Android devices, allowing users to share their smartphone screens with any of their Skype friends. Microsoft said that this should be useful for helping family members figure out their new smartphone, shopping online with a friend, and more. Skype on desktop already supports screen sharing, but this is a brand new addition for...
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iOS 13 Will Turn Your iPhone into a Mobile PS4 Thanks to DualShock 4 Support and the Remote Play App

Wednesday June 5, 2019 5:12 am PDT by
Apple this week announced that iOS 13 and iPadOS will introduce full support for Sony's DualShock 4 controller, which is the main game controller for the PlayStation 4. This announcement, along with confirmation of Xbox One S controller support, is great for iOS gamers, but even more enticing thanks to Sony's existing Remote Play app for iOS. Released in March, the Remote Play app [Direct...
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Deals Spotlight: Anker's New Sales Offer Great Prices on Wireless Chargers, Bluetooth Speakers, and USB-C Hubs

Tuesday June 4, 2019 6:10 am PDT by
Amazon's latest Gold Box deal of the day today is providing up to 25 percent off Anker accessories, including wireless charging stands, USB-C hubs, and external battery packs. As usual, this Gold Box will last for one day only, so be sure to browse the sales before they expire later tonight. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may...
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Here Are All the Apple Watch Models Compatible With watchOS 6

Monday June 3, 2019 2:14 pm PDT by
Along with the announcement of the latest Apple Watch software, watchOS 6, Apple today confirmed which previous-generation Apple Watch models will be compatible with the 2019 software update. Essentially, the only Apple Watch not compatible with watchOS 6 is the original "Series 0" device from 2015. Every Apple Watch that will support watchOS 6 can be seen below: Apple Watch Series 1 Apple ...
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Apple's New 'Find My' App for macOS and iOS Can Find Your Devices Even When They're Offline

Monday June 3, 2019 11:58 am PDT by
Apple's "Find My Friends" app is being revamped in macOS Catalina and iOS 13, and will now be called simply "‌Find My‌." The new version of the app combines ‌Find My‌ iPhone and ‌Find My‌ Friends. The major feature of the updated app is that it can now locate Apple devices that are offline, making it even easier to find your ‌iPhone‌ or MacBook if you ever happen to lose it. Apple said that when...
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Apple Updating Messages in iOS 13 With User Profiles and Memoji Stickers

Monday June 3, 2019 10:56 am PDT by
The Messages app on iOS is gaining a new feature that will let you automatically share your name and photo, or custom Animoji/Memoji, so that your friends can easily identify who is in the thread. The update comes with far more options for Memoji customization, including new makeup, accessories, eyeshadow, lipstick, piercings, teeth, earrings, hair, hats, glasses, and even AirPods. You...
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iOS 13 Gaining Revamped Reminders App and Enhanced Apple Maps

Monday June 3, 2019 10:47 am PDT by
During the iOS 13 section of the WWDC 2019 keynote today, Apple unveiled a completely revamped Reminders app. The app features an all-new user interface and advanced features that can intelligently detect what kind of reminder you're creating. When you begin typing in a reminder, the app will provide smart suggestions regarding when and where you should be alerted. You can also tag people in ...
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Apple Announces 'macOS Catalina' With Separate Apple Music, Podcasts, and TV Apps

Monday June 3, 2019 10:15 am PDT by
Apple today revealed the next version of macOS, which is called macOS Catalina. The company started off by announcing that the "future of iTunes" will be divided into three apps: Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV. This means that the traditional iTunes app will be going away in macOS Catalina. Essentially, Apple is replacing iTunes with these media apps. According to the company, the...
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Apple Unveils 'iPadOS' Designed Specifically for the iPad's Larger Display

Monday June 3, 2019 10:14 am PDT by
Apple today revealed "iPadOS," a new version of iOS that Apple has designed specifically for the larger screens on the iPad family. Apple said that it renamed the OS to recognize the "distinctive experience" of ‌iPad‌. To start, the Home screen has been redesigned with a new layout that shows more apps on each page. The widget-based Today view can be added to the Home screen, providing quick...
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Apple Reveals tvOS 13 With New Home Screen and Support for Multiple User Profiles

Monday June 3, 2019 10:10 am PDT by
During the WWDC 2019 keynote Apple unveiled tvOS 13, the latest operating system update for Apple TV HD and ‌Apple TV‌ 4K devices. The update introduces a new Home screen, multi-user support, updates to Apple Music, new underwater screensavers, and more. The updates start at the new Home screen, which Apple said is "designed for discovery." Apps on the dock can now play full-screen video...