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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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Here's Every Apple Watch Series 4 Collection Going Up for Pre-Order on September 14

Thursday September 13, 2018 9:34 am PDT by
The debut of new Apple Watch models every year brings an assortment of non-customizable collections, which bundle in one case finish (Stainless Steel or Aluminum) with one band. If you're interested in the new Apple Watch Series 4, you'll have to purchase one of these collections in order to get the advantages of the Series 4's new and bigger display, thinner size, ECG monitor, and more....
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Google Discontinuing 'Inbox by Gmail' in March 2019, Points Users Toward Gmail

Thursday September 13, 2018 6:44 am PDT by
Just over two months after Google updated the "Inbox by Gmail" app for iOS to support iPhone X, the company this week announced that it will discontinue the service at the end of March 2019. Inbox by Gmail was an experimental email app, offering users features like snoozing emails to check later, Smart Reply, high-priority notifications, and more. The company says that in the four years of...
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Tim Cook on iPhone Prices: 'We Want to Serve Everyone'

Thursday September 13, 2018 5:45 am PDT by
At an event in Cupertino yesterday, Apple announced three new iPhone models: the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Prices for the iPhones start at $749 for the iPhone XR in 64GB, and increase to as much as $1,449 for the iPhone XS Max in 512GB, which represents Apple's most expensive iPhone to date. Commenting on this price range in an interview with Nikkei today, Apple CEO Tim Cook...
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iPhone XR Hands-On: Vibrant Colors, Solid Camera/Display, and Cheaper Price Should Entice Many Users

Wednesday September 12, 2018 2:54 pm PDT by
In addition to hands-on time with the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, members of the media today got the chance to see the new LCD iPhone XR up close. This is Apple's cheaper alternative to the higher-tier XS models, with the XR starting at $749 in 64GB and rising from there. In person, The Verge said that the six new colors of the iPhone XR are all very vibrant, and the site particularly liked ...
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iPhone XS Max is Apple's Most Expensive iPhone Model to Date at $1,449 for 512GB

Wednesday September 12, 2018 2:05 pm PDT by
Now that the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have officially been announced, Apple.com has been updated with detailed pricing information for all versions of the new iPhones. We've rounded up the prices for the new iPhone XS models below, and note that these prices relate to the one-time payment option on Apple.com. To start, the iPhone XS is priced the same as last year's iPhone X, now with the ...
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iPhone XS Hands On: XS Max Feels 'Shockingly' Light, Killer Features are Depth of Field Slider in Photos and Dual SIM

Wednesday September 12, 2018 1:49 pm PDT by
Apple's latest event has come to a close, and that means the press is now getting a chance to go hands-on with the newest iPhones: the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. While largely similar in design to the 2017 iPhone X, the new models pack in a few new features that are distinct from the previous generation, namely the XS Max's large new 6.5-inch display. According to The Verge, the iPhone XS...
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Apple Watch Gains New Band Colors in Sport, Sport Loop, Leather, and Stainless Steel

Wednesday September 12, 2018 1:02 pm PDT by
Amid the reveal of the Apple Watch Series 4, today Apple refreshed its band lineup with new colors for Fall 2018. There is no major new Apple Watch band style this season, like the introduction of the Sport Loop and Woven Nylon following previous events, but there are quite a few new colors to match the new iPhone cases. To start, there are three new Sport Band colors: Nectarine, Blue...
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Apple Reveals 'iPhone XR' With 6.1-Inch Liquid Retina LCD Display and Six Color Options Starting at $749

Wednesday September 12, 2018 12:10 pm PDT by
Apple today announced the iPhone XR featuring an edge-to-edge "Liquid Retina" LCD display with wide color and True Tone support, and the same all-screen design as the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, but with an aluminum frame instead of stainless steel. Comparatively, the iPhone XR has a bigger display (6.1-inch) than the iPhone 8 Plus (5.5-inch), but a smaller overall body, and comes in six colors:...
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Apple Announces 'iPhone XS' and 'iPhone XS Max' With Gold Color, Faster Face ID, and More

Wednesday September 12, 2018 12:02 pm PDT by
Apple today in California officially announced the "iPhone XS" and "iPhone XS Max," the latest iPhone models coming this year. The company confirmed that both models will come in Space Gray, Silver, and Gold color options, with Gold being the new addition to the iPhone XS lineup this year. The iPhone XS models have the same design as the iPhone X from 2017, with an edge-to-edge OLED display,...
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'Gather Round' Leak Roundup: iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, New Apple Watch Sizes, AppleCare 'Theft and Loss', and More

Wednesday September 12, 2018 8:01 am PDT by
In the early hours of the morning, a product sitemap XML file hosted on Apple's website was shared by AllThingsHow, including URL links that confirmed a handful of previous rumors surrounding the trio of 2018 iPhones and upcoming Apple Watch. Since the leaks came at a fast pace, we've rounded up all of the news in one post, so read on for all of the important details about the iPhone XS, XS Max,...
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Silicone and Leather Cases for iPhone XS and XS Max Targeted in Latest Leak

Wednesday September 12, 2018 5:58 am PDT by
Now that we know the names, storage capacities, and colors of the new iPhones set to be unveiled in a few hours, AllThingsHow has shared leaked product sitemap data related to select iPhone accessories. The current iPhone X Silicone Case in Midnight Blue, Black, and (PRODUCT)RED The sitemap includes links to iPhone XS silicone cases in Black, White, Midnight Blue, (PRODUCT)Red, and Stone, as...
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Leaks Reveal Storage Capacities and Colors for the Upcoming iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR

Wednesday September 12, 2018 5:10 am PDT by
Amid numerous leaks sourced from Apple's sitemap for the upcoming iPhone and Apple Watch models, now we know specifically what colors and sizes the new iPhone models will be available in following their reveal at the event later today. As shared by Steve Troughton-Smith on Twitter, the iPhone XR will come in Black, White, Red, Yellow, Coral, and Blue color options, and be available in 64GB,...
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Apple Leaks New Apple Watch Sizes Coming in 40mm and 44mm

Wednesday September 12, 2018 4:35 am PDT by
Apple is facing a series of leaks in the hours ahead of its "Gather Round" event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, and this time information about the new version of Apple Watch has been revealed. According to AllThingsHow, Apple udpated its sitemap files ahead of the event, which included links to Apple Watch in new 40mm and 44mm sizes. These are believed to be the new Apple Watch...
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eBay Builds Tech That Uses iPhone X TrueDepth Camera and ARKit to Navigate Apps With Head Motion

Tuesday September 11, 2018 6:44 am PDT by
eBay has created a new technology it's calling "HeadGaze," which tracks the user's head movement through the iPhone X's TrueDepth camera and ARKit so that they can navigate around eBay without touching the screen. The technology was created by Muratcan Cicek, an eBay intern with motor impairments who was looking for a way to shop online independently. The eBay team built a model that tracks...
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PayPal on eBay Discounting $100 App Store and iTunes Gift Cards to $85

Monday September 10, 2018 11:01 am PDT by
If you've been waiting for a new sale on App Store and iTunes gift cards, PayPal on eBay is once again discounting the $100 gift card tier to $85 for United States users. While the sale lasts, anyone with a PayPal account can take advantage of the deal, and you should receive the code for the iTunes credit within a few hours after the purchase. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with...
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Sphero Debuts Education-Focused 'Bolt' Robotic Ball With Programmable LED Matrix

Monday September 10, 2018 8:14 am PDT by
Sphero today announced the "Bolt" robotic ball, which is aimed at teaching kids basic programming with its advanced sensors, LED matrix, and infrared communication that lets it interact with other Bolt devices (via Gizmodo). The Bolt is the same size as previous Sphero balls, but has an increased runtime of two full hours thanks to a bigger battery. The device connects to the Sphero Edu app,...
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Nintendo DS Game 'Professor Layton and the Curious Village' Coming to iOS App Store in U.S.

Monday September 10, 2018 6:59 am PDT by
The iOS App Store Twitter account over the weekend revealed that the 2007 Nintendo DS game Professor Layton and the Curious Village will be making its way to the App Store in the United States in the near future (via Engadget). Japan received a port of the puzzle game on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store this past June. Of course, with just a single tweet there isn't much additional...
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Apple Music Now Separates Studio Albums From Singles & EPs

Monday September 10, 2018 6:02 am PDT by
Following the addition of 116 global "Daily Top 100" charts that display the most-streamed songs on Apple Music, the service has now introduced another long-requested update: separating an artist's main albums from various singles and EPs (via Reddit). Previously, when you navigated to an artist's profile on Apple Music, you would find a scrollable list of their entire body of work, combining...
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Epic Games Addresses Recent Fortnite Performance Issues on iOS, Confirms Fix Coming Soon

Friday September 7, 2018 8:55 am PDT by
Fortnite players across platforms have taken to Reddit and Twitter over the past day to point out a few performance bugs plaguing the game in the wake of the new "High Stakes" event, with a glut of users calling the iOS game unplayable over the last 12 hours. Following the complaints, Epic Games this morning responded to players, stating that it is aware of the iOS performance issues and...
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Deals: Best Buy Flash Sale Offers $300 Off Ceramic and Stainless Steel Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular Models

Friday September 7, 2018 8:25 am PDT by
Best Buy's latest flash sale is for the Apple Watch Series 3 today only, particularly those models with GPS and Cellular capabilities. In the sale, you can save $300 on the Ceramic/Sports Band and Stainless Steel/Milanese Loop collections. 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...