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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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Deals: eBay's 10% Off Tech Flash Sale and Rakuten's 2-Day 15% Off Sitewide Sale

Tuesday July 10, 2018 11:36 am PDT by
eBay today launched its latest sitewide coupon code, this one focusing on items in the tech category, which is a good chance for those looking to save a little money on Apple products and accessories. The code is lower than previous sales at 10 percent off, but works the same way: find a tech item anywhere on eBay, add it to your cart until the total reaches or exceeds $50, then enter coupon code ...
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VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO Smart Skylight System Gains HomeKit Support

Tuesday July 10, 2018 9:27 am PDT by
Following a demo at CES in January, the VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO smart skylight system has now launched on the iOS App Store [Direct Link] with HomeKit support. The app pairs with the new VELUX ACTIVE with NETATMO climate control and monitoring system to enable smartphone control and automation of the skylights, costing $295. The company says that this marks the first time that skylights...
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Snapchat Opens 'Lens Explorer' Section in iOS App to Enable Discoverability of User-Made Lenses

Tuesday July 10, 2018 8:11 am PDT by
Snapchat today announced that all users can now discover and unlock thousands of user-generated Lenses built by the app's global creator community with "Lens Explorer." This marks the first time that Community Lenses will be discoverable alongside the main, Snapchat-created Lenses in the Lens Carousel. To find the new section, navigate to the Lens Carousel, tap the new smiley face icon in...
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Firefox Test Pilot Program Expands to Mobile With 'Firefox Lockbox' Password Storage iOS App

Tuesday July 10, 2018 7:53 am PDT by
Mozilla's Firefox Text Pilot program allows users to test out experimental features and provide feedback that goes toward improving the service, and today the company is expanding the program to include two mobile apps. The first is an iOS app called Firefox Lockbox and it enables you to access your saved passwords within the app so that you can easily sign into various other apps on your iPhone. ...
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Netflix Announces 'Smart Downloads' Feature Coming to iOS Later This Year

Tuesday July 10, 2018 7:22 am PDT by
Netflix has announced a new feature launching for Android smartphones and tablets today, and coming to iOS devices later this year, called "Smart Downloads." With this turned on, the Netflix app will automatically delete the downloaded episode of a show that you've finished watching offline, and replace it by automatically downloading the next episode in line (via BuzzFeed News). The company ...
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Live Streaming TV Service 'Philo' Launches on Apple TV

Tuesday July 10, 2018 6:28 am PDT by
Live streaming television service Philo today launched on the fourth- and fifth-generation Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV, after first launching on iPhone, Roku, smart TVs, desktop and web browsers, and more last November. With the Apple TV app, subscribers can sign into their Philo accounts and watch 40 channels at the cost of $16 per month. The service mainly attracts customers who aren't...
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WhatsApp, Messenger, and Minecraft Among Most Popular Apps in App Store's 10 Year History

Tuesday July 10, 2018 5:45 am PDT by
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Apple's iOS App Store, Sensor Tower has shared a list of the apps and games that have spent the most time in the #1 spot of the store's various charts. Looking at the period of time from July 1, 2010 to July 5, 2018, Sensor Tower's researchers found that a total of 30,000 unique apps have achieved #1 status on the free, paid, or top grossing charts in at...
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Deals: Anker One-Day Sale, Exclusive RAVPower Portable Battery Discount, and More

Monday July 9, 2018 10:52 am PDT by
Last week, Amazon announced that its annual Prime Day sale event will be held one week from today, on July 16. Ahead of the event, Amazon has begun Prime Day countdown discounts, which today includes a collection of solid deals on Anker power banks, chargers, wireless chargers, and cables. As with the upcoming Prime Day event, these Anker deals require you to have an Amazon Prime subscription ...
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AT&T and Warner Media Leadership Outline Changes Coming to HBO Over the Next Year

Monday July 9, 2018 8:23 am PDT by
On June 19, former AT&T executive and new chief executive of Warner Media John Stankey spoke to a group of HBO employees about changes coming to the premium cable company in the near future. The discussion was held in the wake of AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner, which owns HBO, and also included HBO's chief executive officer Richard Plepler. The telecommunications company previously stated...
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Newton Mail Updates iOS App With 'Recap' Feature to Remind You About Missed Messages

Friday July 6, 2018 6:00 am PDT by
Newton Mail today announced a new feature for its iOS mail app called "Recap," aimed at resurfacing conversations that are awaiting your reply or that need to be followed up. Recap covers not only basic text response prompts, but emails that include upcoming due dates, reminders, and more in an effort to ensure you don't miss any important threads. The company explains that this works through...
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MacRumors Exclusive: Save Up to 40% on Anker's Portable Batteries, Lightning Cables, and More

Monday July 2, 2018 7:01 am PDT by
A few weeks after our last offer, MacRumors has again partnered with Anker to offer our readers up to 40 percent off eight of Anker's iPhone and iPad charging products. The savings target two lightning cables, a Qi-compatible wireless charger, a wall charger, a car charger, and three portable battery packs, two of which have high-capacity batteries and dual USB-C/USB-A support for the latest...
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DirecTV Now Raising All Plan Prices by $5/Month to Stay 'In Line With the Market'

Monday July 2, 2018 6:32 am PDT by
AT&T's live TV streaming service DirecTV Now will increase the price of every subscription tier by $5 per month beginning sometime around August 1, 2018. AT&T confirmed the price hike to CordCutters, stating that the move was made to ensure that the cost of DirecTV Now remains "in line with the market." The company is referencing the cost of rival services Hulu with Live TV, which started at ...
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Deals: eBay Debuts 15% Off Sitewide Coupon and Last Call for Anker's June Discount Codes

Friday June 29, 2018 8:49 am PDT by
eBay's latest sitewide coupon launched today, offering shoppers the chance to save 15 percent off nearly everything on eBay with coupon code PERFECTDAY. As usual, exclusions to "everything" include warranties and protection plans, coins and paper money, gift cards and coupons, and real estate. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with these vendors. When you click a link and make a...
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AT&T's New Live 'WatchTV' Service Launches on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

Friday June 29, 2018 5:36 am PDT by
One week after unveiling its new live streaming service "WatchTV," AT&T has now begun rolling out the platform's app on fourth-generation and fifth-generation Apple TV boxes, as well as on iOS [Direct Link] (via BestAppleTV). The service is a free add-on for anyone on AT&T's new "Unlimited &More" and "Unlimited &More Premium" cellular plans, and is also available as a $15/month service for...
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MacRumors Exclusives: Save 45% on Speck's Cases and Save 50% on Choetech's Wireless Charger

Thursday June 28, 2018 12:12 pm PDT by
Today and tomorrow only MacRumors readers can save 45 percent sitewide on Speck's website, making a great opportunity to purchase a new case for your iPhone, iPad, or MacBook at a discounted price. To take advantage of the deal, head over to Speck, find a case or accessory, add it to your cart, and enter MACRUMORS45 in the discount code box. This will net you 45 percent off up to two Speck...
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'DC Universe' Digital Streaming Service Entering Beta in August, Coming to iOS and tvOS [Updated With Pricing]

Thursday June 28, 2018 9:16 am PDT by
DC Comics today revealed new details about its upcoming "DC Universe" streaming platform, which will hit iOS and tvOS devices this fall. Before that time, the company will launch a beta of the platform in August, allowing a small group of users to test out DC Universe before a wide rollout. The main draw of the service will be exclusive TV shows that feature popular DC characters, including...
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Sling TV Increases Cheapest Plan to $25/Month, Introduces Limited Free Content and À La Carte Channels

Thursday June 28, 2018 8:34 am PDT by
Sling TV today announced that it will be increasing the price of its entry-level Sling Orange service by $5 per month, jumping the price up to $25 per month for subscribers. Existing subscribers will not be grandfathered in to their old price, and all Sling Orange customers will see the new monthly $25 price reflected in their bills starting in August. Sling TV president Warren Schlichting...
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GE's Full Lineup of HomeKit-Enabled Window Air Conditioners Now Available in the U.S.

Thursday June 28, 2018 7:41 am PDT by
After a soft launch of just one model earlier this spring, GE today announced the launch of its full lineup of HomeKit-enabled window air conditioning units. While there are a few other HomeKit air conditioners on the market outside of the United States, the new units represent the first HomeKit-compatible air conditioners to launch in the U.S. GE's air conditioners deliver 8,000 to 12,000...
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Amazon Working to Further Lessen Reliance on Power Cords for Future Echo Speakers

Thursday June 28, 2018 7:13 am PDT by
In an effort that would give future Echo speakers with Alexa a new advantage over Apple's HomePod, Reuters today reports that Amazon is working with chipmakers to build Alexa speakers that would not require a constant power source. As it stands, most smart assistant devices -- Amazon's main Echo, Apple HomePod, Google Home, etc -- require a constant draw of power due to their always-on...
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Apple Pay Promo Offers 20% Off TGI Fridays Pickup Orders Through July 8

Thursday June 28, 2018 6:00 am PDT by
This week's Apple Pay promotion is offering customers the chance to save on their Fourth of July dinners with 20 percent off from restaurant chain TGI Fridays. If you use Apple Pay to checkout in the TGI Fridays iOS app, select the order for pickup, and use the promo code APPLE20, you'll get 20 percent off your meal through Sunday, July 8. Apple's new promotion encourages users to get out...