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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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Weekend Deals Spotlight: Get the Epic Mac Bundle for $22.50 ($450+ Off) Before the Discount Ends Next Week

Friday April 5, 2019 11:41 am PDT by
Last month we shared news of StackSocial's Epic Mac Bundle, which discounts eight useful Mac apps to a low price of $29.99 (valued at $478.71). This week, StackSocial gave us a heads up that this bundle will be ending for good on April 10 and ahead of that expiration date our readers have a chance to save even more on the bundle with an exclusive coupon code. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate...
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WSJ: Apple Music Has Overtaken Spotify in U.S. Paid Subscribers

Friday April 5, 2019 8:30 am PDT by
Apple Music has surpassed Spotify's paid subscriber count in the United States, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke with The Wall Street Journal. The shift reportedly happened earlier in 2019; Apple had more than 28 million U.S. subscribers in February compared to Spotify's 26 million paid U.S. subscribers. Similar news broke last summer from an industry source, but now...
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Ember Launches Larger Capacity 14oz Ceramic Mug, Available from Apple

Friday April 5, 2019 7:53 am PDT by
Ember, the company that sells iPhone-connected mugs and thermoses, recently launched a new version of its Ember Ceramic Mug that is now available in a larger, 14oz size for U.S. users only. Like its previous products, the company has also partnered with Apple to sell the temperature regulating smart mug on Apple.com and in Apple stores. Previously, the only size that the Ceramic Mug was...
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New Apple Pay Promo Offers Free Delivery From Grubhub

Thursday April 4, 2019 6:25 am PDT by
Apple's new promo for Apple Pay is targeting Grubhub users who place an order within the app or on the website over the next few days. Specifically, if you use ‌Apple Pay‌ to check out on Grubhub and enter the promo code APPLEHOOPS, you'll get free delivery on your order. Your order must total $10 or more before tax, tip, and fees, and the promo code covers deliveries of up to $5 in value....
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T-Mobile Gains Viacom Channels for Upcoming Live TV Service, Including MTV and Comedy Central

Wednesday April 3, 2019 8:44 am PDT by
T-Mobile has inked a deal with Viacom that will bring the latter company's stable of TV channels to T-Mobile's upcoming over-the-top streaming service (via TechCrunch). Viacom owns a large variety of popular channels, including Comedy Central, BET, MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon, CMT, and Paramount Network. An early mock-up of the T-Mobile live TV streaming service Under the agreement, T-Mobile will...
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Deals Spotlight: 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (2017) Discounted to New Low Price, Up to $480 Off

Wednesday April 3, 2019 6:39 am PDT by
This week, B&H Photo introduced a new sale focusing on the older models of Apple's 12.9-inch iPad Pro from 2017. This is the ‌iPad Pro‌ with a Home Button and bezels, prior to the major design update seen on the lineup in 2018. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with B&H Photo. 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: Save on Anker's Accessories, Refurbished iPhone X and 10.5-Inch iPad Pro, and Lowest-Ever Price for 9.7-Inch iPad

Tuesday April 2, 2019 9:07 am PDT by
In this week's deals, Anker has kicked off a new set of discounts and as usual they offer the perfect chance to purchase portable chargers, Lightning cables, and wireless chargers at a great price. AnkerNote: 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. Anker offers two...
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Channel 4's 'All 4' Streaming Service Now Integrates With Apple's TV App for UK Viewers

Tuesday April 2, 2019 8:16 am PDT by
Late last year, United Kingdom broadcaster Channel 4 released a tvOS app for its "All 4" on-demand streaming service, allowing viewers to stream the channel's shows for free on Apple TV. This week, the All 4 app updated with integration for Apple's TV app, meaning that all of the shows that users watch in the All 4 app will sync in their Up Next queue in the TV app. All 4 shows will also...
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Verizon Launches 'Just Kids' Plan With Smart Family Parental Control Subscription Included

Tuesday April 2, 2019 6:25 am PDT by
Verizon today announced a new cellular plan that's designed for kids, with parental controls built in that will help parents keep track of their kids' activity. Just Kids includes Verizon's Smart Family Premium parental controls (a $9.99/month value), which lets parents keep track of where their kids are, limit screen time and time spent online, and set content filters through one app. The...
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DirecTV Now Revives Apple TV Deal: Prepay for Four Months ($200) and Get a 32GB Apple TV 4K at No Cost

Monday April 1, 2019 6:30 am PDT by
It's been ten months since DirecTV Now ended its last Apple TV offer, and today the company has debuted a new version of the deal to coincide with its recently-launched subscription bundles. This time around, if new subscribers prepay for four months of DirecTV Now's cheapest subscription tier (now $50/month, due to price hikes), they'll get a 32GB ‌Apple TV‌ 4K at no extra cost. In the end,...
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Happy April Fools' Day 2019: T-Mobile's Phone BoothE, Hyper's Ultimate Ultimate Hub, LEGO's Find My Brick App, and More

Monday April 1, 2019 6:20 am PDT by
The calendar has once again turned over to the first of April, and that means that April Fools' Day pranks will be running rampant online for the next day or so. With that in mind, as you browse the internet today you should be very wary of everything you read, particularly regarding any stories or announcements by major brands. As a point of comparison, last year companies teased their...
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Deals Spotlight: AT&T Offering iPhone XR at No Cost When You Buy a New iPhone on AT&T Next

Friday March 29, 2019 8:48 am PDT by
AT&T this week is offering customers the chance to buy one iPhone and get another at no extra cost, as long as both are purchased on an AT&T Next installment plan with an eligible wireless line. iPhones eligible for the offer include: iPhone 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, or XS Max (priced up to $1,449.99). Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with AT&T. When you click a link and make a purchase, we ...
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Picking the Best iPad to Buy in 2026

Friday March 29, 2019 8:12 am PDT by
In March 2026, Apple updated the iPad Pro with the M4 chip and a few other upgrades, With the ‌iPad Pro‌ having been updated in October 2025 and the base iPad updated in March 2025, the iPad mini is currently the oldest model in the lineup. In this guide, we're taking a look at how the various models compare to help potential buyers choose which one is right for them. Which ‌iPad‌ Is Right...
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Expercom Discounts Apple's New 2019 iMacs, Including Custom Configurations

Thursday March 28, 2019 1:00 pm PDT by
Expercom has launched a new coupon code that's discounting new models of the iMac, including standard configurations and configurations that Expercom has upgraded with additional RAM. Expercom offers custom-configured models with either standard Apple RAM or Expercom-branded RAM that can in some cases save you substantial amounts of money. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with...
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YouTube TV Now Available Across Every U.S. Market, FuboTV Raises Entry Level Plan to $54.99/Month

Thursday March 28, 2019 9:31 am PDT by
YouTube TV this week completed its nationwide rollout and is now available in every television market in the United States, with Glendive, Montana marked as the final area gaining the service (via The Verge). The end of the rollout comes two months after YouTube TV expanded to cover 98 percent of U.S. markets. Now, YouTube TV will be even more of a competitor in the live TV streaming market, ...
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'The Elder Scrolls: Blades' Begins Rolling Out on App Store After Showcase at iPhone XS Event Last Year

Thursday March 28, 2019 6:10 am PDT by
Bethesda's iOS game "The Elder Scrolls: Blades" has begun rolling out in early access this week, after facing numerous delays in 2018 (via TouchArcade). The game was first announced at E3 2018, and then showcased by Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard at Apple's "Gather Round" iPhone XS event in September 2018. As of now, the game is in early access and Bethesda is sending out invites ...
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Spotify Testing 'Premium Duo' Subscription That Offers Discounted Price for Couples or Roommates

Thursday March 28, 2019 4:46 am PDT by
Spotify has begun testing a new subscription plan called "Premium Duo," offering users two Spotify Premium subscriptions for a discounted price of €12.49 per month (via The Verge). Tests for Spotify Premium Duo are currently being held in Colombia, Chile, Denmark, Ireland, and Poland, and the company has not mentioned when or if the plan will expand to more territories, including the United...
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Elizabeth Warren Outlines Right-To-Repair Legislation That Could Affect Apple's Products

Wednesday March 27, 2019 9:04 am PDT by
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has shared another Medium post today, this one outlining a plan to enact a national right-to-repair law in the event that she is elected. Her stance on right-to-repair laws is just a portion of her Medium post, which mostly focuses on "leveling the playing field" for American farmers. One of Warren's points centers on the fact that many farmers are...
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Twelve South Updates BookArc With Compatibility for 2018 MacBook Air

Tuesday March 26, 2019 10:10 am PDT by
Twelve South this week announced a new update to its BookArc accessory, which now fits the MacBook Air with Retina Display that launched in October 2018. The aluminum stand also includes inserts to fit a wide range of other Apple notebooks. These include the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro (USB-C), the 11-inch and 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌, the 13-inch ‌MacBook Air‌ with Retina Display, and the...
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Spotify Continues Push Against Apple Podcasts With Third Podcast Acquisition

Tuesday March 26, 2019 7:55 am PDT by
Spotify today announced its latest acquisition, this one related to a podcast company called Parcast (via Reuters). This marks Spotify's third podcast-related acquisition in two months, and represents the company's ongoing plan to boost the music streaming platform as a hub for podcasts that can compete with Apple Podcasts. Last month, Spotify purchased Gimlet Media for $300 million,...