Mitchel Broussard

Mitchel is a Contributing Editor at MacRumors. Southern Louisiana-born, he lives off of bad TV, good books, and great video games. Despite a few close calls, he has yet to forget the face of his father.



Mophie Launches New Charging Solutions, Including 3-in-1 Mat for iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch

Friday August 9, 2019 8:10 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Mophie today announced two new multi-device wireless charging mats and two car chargers, all of which are now available on Apple.com and Mophie.com. The first product is the Dual Wireless Charging Pad ($79.95, above right), which can charge compatible iPhones and AirPods simultaneously. The accessory also includes a USB-A port to charge a third device through a wired connection. Mophie has also launched the 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad ($139.95, above left), which charges an iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch in one place. The accessory features a perch for Apple Watch and recessed cavity for AirPods. The two car chargers include the USB-C Car Charger ($24.95), with a single USB-C port and high-speed 18W power delivery output, as well as the Dual USB Car Charger ($29.95). This device has one USB-C 18W port and one USB-A 12W port. Head to Mophie's website to check out each new product. The company confirmed that it will begin selling the new wireless charging mats and car chargers in select Apple stores beginning next week. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Mophie. 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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Satechi Launches 72W USB-C Car Charger and MFi-Certified USB-C to Lightning Cable

Thursday August 8, 2019 8:37 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Satechi today announced a new 72W USB-C Car Charger and an Apple MFi-Certified USB-C to Lightning cable. The company said that with Power Delivery technology and USB-C, the 72W Car Charger supports quick charging of modern iPhones. This means that you can get about 50 percent of charge on an iPhone 8 or later device in 30 minutes. Satechi's new car charger also has a regular USB-A port, so you can charge two devices at once. The USB-C port delivers fast charging up to 60W and the USB-A port delivers regular charging up to 12W. You can buy the 72W USB-C Car Charger in Silver or Space Gray for $29.99, and the USB-C to Lightning Cable for $24.99. The cable features a length of six feet and a braided nylon construction to avoid tangles. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Satechi. 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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Samsung Removes Ad Mocking iPhone's Lack of Headphone Jack After Following Suit With Galaxy Note 10

Thursday August 8, 2019 8:13 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Samsung has spent years releasing ads that mock Apple's decision to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the iPhone, a move that began with the iPhone 7 in 2016. Now that Samsung has removed the headphone jack from the Galaxy A8 and Galaxy Note 10, the company has quietly deleted these mocking ads from some of its YouTube channels. From Samsung's ad "Growing Up" As discovered by Business Insider, the commercial "Growing Up" has now been removed from the main Samsung YouTube channel and the Samsung Mobile USA channel. The ad was released by Samsung in November 2017 as push back against the iPhone X and to promote the Galaxy Note 8, and similar anti-dongle ads released in 2018 have also disappeared this year. This can be seen in the dead links on our article for the "Ingenious" ads from July 2018. The original "Growing Up" ad is still available on the Samsung Malaysia channel, however, and can be seen below. The ad depicts the life of a young man who finally decides to switch from Apple to Samsung, with one of the main points of contention being the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. Samsung has historically used a mocking strategy when it comes to advertising its own products, taking to pointing out the downsides of its competition in an effort to sell Galaxy smartphones. The company has also made fun of iPhones for their speed, Apple's Genius Bar, the Apple Pencil, and much more. Samsung just announced the Note 10 and Note 10+ yesterday, including an AMOLED Cinematic Infinity Display (the Galaxy Note 10+ features the largest display yet in a Note device). The
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Deals Spotlight: Apple's 2018 9.7-Inch iPad Discounted by Up to $100 (Starting at $249)

Thursday August 8, 2019 6:01 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Amazon is discounting the 2018 9.7-inch iPad this week by as much as $100, offering the discount on both the 32 GB and 128 GB Wi-Fi models. 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. Every color is available in the sale (Space Gray, Silver, and Gold), with the exception of the 128 GB Space Gray model. The sale is focused on Wi-Fi models and doesn't include any cellular versions of the 2018 iPad. 9.7-inch iPad (2018) Wi-Fi 32 GB, Gold - $249, down from $329 ($80 off) Wi-Fi 32 GB, Silver - $249, down from $329 ($80 off) Wi-Fi 32 GB, Space Gray - $249, down from $329 ($80 off) Wi-Fi 128 GB, Gold - $329, down from $429 ($100 off) Wi-Fi 128 GB, Silver - $329, down from $429 ($100 off) Apple updated the iPad in March 2018 with an A10 processor, 8-megapixel rear camera, Touch ID, and support for the Apple Pencil. This is Apple's entry-level iPad, sitting below the iPad mini 5, iPad Air, and iPad Pro in terms of price. Head to our full Deals Roundup to stay up to date with all of the latest Apple-related sales and bargains going on this
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Apple Music Launches 'Digital Masters' Initiative Out of Old 'Mastered for iTunes' Program

Wednesday August 7, 2019 7:44 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Apple Music today announced a new initiative called the "Apple Digital Masters" program, which aims to combine all of its "Mastered for iTunes" songs into one streaming catalog (via Billboard). According to Apple, it's slowly been introducing Mastered for iTunes songs into Apple Music for some time. The company said that 75 percent of the Top 100 songs in the U.S. are Apple Digital Masters, and 71 percent of the Top 100 global songs are also part of the new program. Apple began the Mastered for iTunes program in 2012, allowing engineers to optimize music for the digital download format by encoding from high-resolution masters. This placed the iTunes songs as close to possible as the original master recordings, and were designated specially as "Mastered for iTunes" in the store. In Apple Music, Apple doesn't designate whether a song is under its Digital Masters program or not. Still, for people who care about lossless audio, it's a good sign that the company has formally acknowledged a plan to move forward with adding more high-quality audio tracks to Apple Music. Numerous other streaming music services have lossless audio plans that are priced separately from the standard streaming tiers. Namely, Tidal offers a HiFi subscription for $19.99/month (compared to the base $9.99/month plan) that lets users stream lossless audio on
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Microsoft Contractors Found Listening to Some Audio Calls When Skype Translator Feature is Active

Wednesday August 7, 2019 6:59 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Microsoft contractors are listening to conversations between users on Skype who use its translation feature, according to Motherboard. This is done only if users are performing a translation function in Skype and not during any other typical Skype voice or video call. The information gathered includes Skype audio regarding intimate conversations between couples and more. The data also suggests that Microsoft contractors listen to voice commands spoken to Cortana, the company's smart voice assistant. The information seen by Microsoft contractors is anonymized and doesn't contain any user identifiable information. These contractors (who mostly work from home) do manual translations of Skype audio conversations, sent by Microsoft along with a series of approximate translations generated by Skype's AI program. The contractor has to select the most accurate translation or provide their own, and they send the information back to Microsoft. Microsoft warns users that it analyzes audio of translated calls in Skype to improve its services, but it does not mention that some of the analysis will be done by humans. The translation feature lets users perform real-time audio translations during phone and video calls, powered by artificial intelligence. "The fact that I can even share some of this with you shows how lax things are in terms of protecting user data," a Microsoft contractor who provided the cache of files to Motherboard, said. The contractor said, "I generally feel like that while we do not have access to user identifiable information, that if Microsoft users
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Deals Spotlight: 2019 27-Inch iMac (8GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Hits New Low Price at $1,649 ($150 Off)

Wednesday August 7, 2019 5:43 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Amazon today is discounting Apple's latest iMacs, with up to $150 off a few 27-inch models. These are the iMac models that were released in March 2019, and as of now these are the lowest prices that we've seen on each computer listed below. 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 the site running. Amazon has the 27-inch iMac model with 8 GB RAM and 1 TB Fusion Drive priced at $1,649.00 ($150 off) and one with 8 GB RAM and 2 TB Fusion Drive priced at $2,167.99 ($131 off). Both computers are the base models sold by Apple on its own website, and these prices are also being matched at B&H Photo. 27-Inch iMac Sale (2019) 3.0 GHz 6-Core, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB - $1,649.00, down from $1,799.00 ($150 off, lowest ever) [B&H] 3.7 GHz 6-Core, 8 GB RAM, 2 TB - $2,167.99, down from $2,299.00 ($131 off, lowest ever) [B&H] Apple updated the iMac with 8th and 9th-generation Intel processors, faster memory, and new Radeon Pro Vega graphics options back in March. There were no design changes in this update, and the 21.5 and 27-inch 4K and 5K iMacs continue to use the same "ultra-thin" slim-bodied design that was first introduced in 2012. Head to our full Deals Roundup for more of the latest sales and bargains related to Apple's
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Deals Spotlight: Get the Mighty Mac Bundle With CleanMyMac X and Nine More Apps for $23.99

Tuesday August 6, 2019 10:46 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
A new bundle of Mac apps has been discounted on StackSocial this week, offering 10 total apps for just $29.99. Additionally, MacRumors readers can use the coupon code MAC6 to get an additional $6 off and bring the cost of the bundle to $23.99 for a limited time. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with StackSocial. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. StackSocial calls this the Mighty Mac Bundle, and it includes app like CleanMyMac X, WALTER 2, Dropshare, and VPNSecure. Check out every app in the bundle below, and be sure to head to StackSocial and claim the $6 off code before the sale ends on August 11 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The Mighty Mac Bundle VPNSecure: Lifetime Subscription ($599 value) - Stay safe and secure while you browse the internet with lifetime access that supports either your iPhone or your Mac. CrossOver 18 ($59.95) - Easily launch Windows apps from your Mac dock, like Microsoft Word or Excel, without having to reboot your Mac. CleanMyMac X ($69.90) - Clean and optimize your Mac's performance with thorough scans of trash bins, Mail, iTunes, and more. WALTR 2 ($39.95) - WALTR lets you transfer files wirelessly from your Mac to an iOS device, including music, video, and more. Dropshare ($24.99) - Dropshare is a menu bar app that lets you upload files securely to your own server, which you can then share with friends and family members. ActiveDock ($49.99) - ActiveDock replaces the basic Mac dock with added features like groups and folders, custom icon sets and themes,
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PS3 Game 'Journey' Launches on iOS App Store for $5

Tuesday August 6, 2019 10:18 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Seven years after first launching on the PlayStation 3 to critical acclaim, thatgamecompany's "Journey" has today launched on the iOS App Store for $4.99 [Direct Link]. The iOS port includes touch controls, and supports the original game's feature that lets you anonymously interact with another player online. In the game, you play as a character who is exploring the remnants of an unknown world, trying to reach a vast mountain peak. You can play the entire game alone, but if you have the multiplayer feature turned on, the game will randomly introduce companions that can aid you on your journey. thatgamecompany is also behind "Sky: Children of Light" on iOS, which first premiered on stage at Apple's iPhone X event in 2017. Sky finally launched last month, and it shares many gameplay features with Journey. You can download Journey on iOS for $4.99 [Direct Link].
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Twelve South Launches AirSnap Case for AirPods in New Twill Fabric

Tuesday August 6, 2019 8:41 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Twelve South today launched a new version of its existing AirSnap case for AirPods, now available in a twill fabric option. AirSnap Twill for AirPods comes in Smoke Gray or Fog Gray and fits any version of Apple's AirPods charging case. The new case comes with a clip to attach your AirPods to a bag, and Twelve South said the twill fabric guards against scratches on the AirPods case. The case has a snap enclosure to ensure the AirPods stay inside, and when opened it gives a glimpse of the AirPods charging light. AirSnap Twill supports both Lightning charging thanks to access to the AirPods Lightning port, as well as Qi wireless charging. AirSnap Twill is priced at $34.99 and is available today on Twelve South's website. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Twelve South. 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 Spotlight: 2019 MacBook Pro Reaches New Low Prices (Up to $299 Off)

Tuesday August 6, 2019 6:16 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Amazon is discounting the latest MacBook Pro models this week, with a series of new low prices that start at $1,599.99 for the 13-inch MacBook Pro (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) and rise from there. 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. There are both 13-inch and 15-inch models on sale today, and most of the prices listed below represent new all-time-low deals for these notebooks. Check out each MacBook Pro on sale below: 2019 MacBook Pro Sale 13-inch, 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD -$1,599.99, down from $1,799.00 ($199 off, lowest ever) 13-inch, 2.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD - $1,799.99, down from $1,999.00 ($199 off, lowest ever) 15-inch, 2.6 GHz 6-Core, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD - $2,099.99, down from $2,399.00 ($299 off, lowest ever) 15-inch, 2.3 GHz 8-Core, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD - $2,499.99, down from $2,799.00 ($299 off) Apple updated the MacBook Pro this past May with new 8th and 9th-generation Intel processors and an upgraded butterfly mechanism made from new materials. Then in July, Apple released an updated entry-level MacBook Pro with 8th-generation Intel processors, a Touch Bar, Touch ID, and a T2 Security Chip, just like the more expensive 13 and 15-inch models. Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the best deals and bargains happening this
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MacRumors Exclusive: Get Ready for School With 15% Off Twelve South's Best iPhone and Mac Accessories

Monday August 5, 2019 10:03 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
MacRumors readers have a chance to save some money on a collection of Twelve South products this month, all of which should help prepare students who are going back to school soon. The sale includes accessories like the BookBook vol. 2 for MacBook, SurfacePad, BookBook CaddySack, ParcSlope, and HiRise Duet. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Twelve South. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. You can get 15 percent off these items by heading to TwelveSouth.com, adding any to your cart, and then entering the coupon code 12SchoolDays at checkout. You can check out more information on each product below, and note that the exclusive coupon code will expire on August 11 at 11:59 pm. ET. SurfacePad Promo Price: $17.99 - $84.99, down from $19.99 - $99.99 Compatible Products: iPhone 6 to recent, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad Pro Description: Twelve South's case provides protection to the back and front of your iPhone or iPad thanks to a durable front-flip cover design, making it ideal for students who tend to toss their Apple devices into crowded backpacks. Some models include slots for credit cards and IDs. BookBook CaddySack Promo Price: $51, down from $59.99 Compatible Products: Apple's cables, dongles, and chargers; Apple Pencil; Apple Watch bands Description: The CaddySack case carries all of your Apple-related adapters and cables in your backpack, with velco straps, elastic bands, and a pouch to keep everything tidy and organized. ParcSlope Promo Price: $51, down
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Fossil's Gen 5 Smartwatch Will Let iPhone Users Take Calls From Their Wrists, Just Like Apple Watch

Monday August 5, 2019 8:11 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Fossil today announced its latest smartwatch, the Gen 5, which will let users make calls from the watch itself when connected to an iPhone (via The Verge). This has been possible with Android smartphones previously, but as of yet iPhone users who own a Fossil smartwatch have only been able to receive alerts about an incoming call. Now, the Gen 5 will act similarly to the Apple Watch, and users will be able to talk into the smartwatch's speaker to make phone calls. The new smartwatch is launching today, but this feature for iPhones won't launch until sometime in the fall. As a note, it was confirmed that the Gen 5 watch still doesn't support Apple iMessages. According to a Fossil spokesperson, “No action is required from your iPhone. The watch becomes another way to take your call via Bluetooth.” Otherwise, the Gen 5 smartwatch has a longer battery life than the previous version, and can last for multiple days on a single charge. The device comes in six colors, all of which include a 1.28-inch AMOLED screen inside of a 44mm case that's 12mm thick. It also has 8GB of storage, 1GB RAM, NFC, a heart rate sensor, GPS, and a speaker. Fossil said that the watch is waterproof up to 30 meters deep. The smartwatch runs on Google's Wear OS platform, and supports Google features like Google Fit, Google Pay, and the Google Assistant. Fossil's Gen 5 smartwatch is available today starting at $295
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AT&T Unlimited &More Premium Wireless Plan Bundles Spotify Premium at No Extra Cost

Monday August 5, 2019 7:19 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
After partnering with Hulu, Spotify today announced that it will bundle its Premium plan with AT&T's most expensive wireless offering. Specifically, if you pay for AT&T's Unlimited &More Premium plan, you'll have the option to get a Spotify Premium monthly subscription at no extra cost (via Variety). AT&T's Unlimited &More Premium plans start at $80 monthly per line, and if you are an existing Spotify Premium customer who has &More Premium, you'll be able to keep your current Spotify account when signing up for the offer. Spotify is one of seven options in AT&T's entertainment bundle, and customers can also choose one of the following as their free add-on: HBO, Cinemax, VRV, Showtime, Starz, or Pandora. “We continue to build relationships with world-class partners like AT&T to bring our Spotify Premium product to new audiences in the U.S. and across the globe,” Marc Hazan, Spotify’s VP of premium partnerships, said in a statement. AT&T will also offer select wireless customers a six-month free trial of Spotify Premium. According to AT&T, this is the beginning of an "ongoing collaboration" with Spotify, which just reached 108 million paid subscribers around the world as of June. The new AT&T entertainment bundle with Spotify Premium will be available from tomorrow, August
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Deals Spotlight: 11-Inch iPad Pro Discounted to $649 ($150 Off, Lowest Ever)

Monday August 5, 2019 5:17 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Amazon is discounting a few models of the 11-inch iPad Pro this week, including a new low price on the 64GB Wi-Fi model. 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. You can get this version of the 2018 11-inch iPad Pro for $649, down from $799. There are also a few 12.9.-inch models on sale, which we've rounded up below. 2018 iPad Pro Sale Wi-Fi, 64 GB - $649, down from $799 ($150 off, lowest ever) Wi-Fi, 1 TB - $1,299.99, down from $1,549 ($249 off) Cellular, 64 GB - $799.99, down from $949 ($149 off) Cellular, 256 GB - $1,099, down from $1,299 ($200 off, lowest ever) Cellular, 512 GB - $1,249.99, down from $1,499 ($249 off, lowest ever) Head to our full Deals Roundup to check out all of the latest sales happening this
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Deals Spotlight: Best Buy Discounting Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 4 by $50-$100

Friday August 2, 2019 7:34 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Best Buy has kicked off a few new discounts on the Apple Watch Series 3 and Series 4, with as much as $100 off select models. Series 4 discounts expire on August 4 while Series 3 sales will last through August 10. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. For the Apple Watch Series 3, Best Buy is offering $100 off a variety of models, including both aluminum and stainless steel. Prices start at $279 for 38mm aluminum and $309 for 42mm aluminum. The Apple Watch discounts are part of Best Buy's newest 3-Day weekend discount event. Apple Watch Series 3: $100 Off Nike+ (GPS + Cellular) 38mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Anthracite/Black Nike Sport Band - $279, down from $379 (GPS + Cellular) 38mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Dark Olive Sport Loop - $279, down from $379 Nike+ (GPS + Cellular) 42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Anthracite/Black Nike Sport Band - $309, down from $409 (GPS + Cellular) 38mm Space Black Stainless Steel Case with Black Sport Band - $479, down from $579 Apple Watch Series 4: $50 Off (GPS) 40mm Gold Aluminum Case with Pink Sand Sport Band - $349, down from $399 (GPS) 40mm Silver Aluminum Case with White Sport Band - $349, down from $399 Nike+ (GPS) 44mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Anthracite/Black Nike Sport Band - $379, down from $429 (GPS + Cellular) 44mm Gold Stainless Steel Case with Stone Sport Band - $699, down from $749 Head to our full Deals Roundup to stay up to date on all of the latest and
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Apple Music Renames 'The A-List: Alternative' Playlist to 'ALT CTRL' and Updates 'Essentials' With Cover Art Shot on iPhone

Friday August 2, 2019 7:06 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Apple Music today released a new playlist called "ALT CTRL," which is a rebranded version of its previous "The A-List: Alternative" playlist. This list of songs includes alternative bands and is currently headlined by HAIM's new single, "Summer Girl" (via Billboard). ALT CTRL's playlist art will showcase a new artist each week, starting with HAIM. The playlist includes artists like Twenty One Pilots, The Black Keys, Dominic Fike, Lana Del Rey, and Vampire Weekend. "Alternative is more an attitude than a sound -- music that colors just a bit outside the lines. ALT CTRL, formerly known as The A-List: Alternative, is where you'll find the best of those new left-of-center tunes." Apple has slowly been rebranding its "The A-List" playlists, which now also includes "The A-List: Hip-Hop" changing to "Rap Life" in July and "The A-List: Dance" changing to "danceXL" in March. Other playlists still categorized as "The A-List" include genres like Pop, Country, R&B, Christian, Classical, Bollywood, African, K-Pop, Telugu, Khaleeji, Mandopop, J-Pop, Russian Hip-Hop, and more. Amid the ongoing rebranding of its A-List playlists, Apple has also updated a few "Essentials" playlists with new Shot on iPhone cover art. Artists include Lizzo; Travis Scott; Kacey Musgraves; Tyler, The Creator; Tierra Whack; IDLES; Leon Bridges; Skrillex; and CHAI. Each playlist showcases an image of the artist shot on an iPhone on their tour, and some artist's profile images have also been updated with similar Shot on iPhone iconography, including Lizzo and Kacey Musgraves. Apple has
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Deals Spotlight: Get the 2019 10.5-Inch iPad Air for $50 Off (Lowest Ever)

Friday August 2, 2019 5:42 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Amazon is discounting Apple's new 10.5-inch iPad Air by $50 across numerous models, including both W-Fi and cellular configurations. 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. Prices start at $449.99 for the 64GB Wi-Fi model and rise from there. Across the board, these are the lowest prices ever seen on each iPad Air, which was just updated in March. 2019 iPad Air Sale Wi-Fi, 64GB - $449.99, down from $499.00 ($49 off, lowest ever) Wi-Fi, 256GB - $599.00, down from $649.00 ($50 off, lowest ever) Cellular, 64GB - $579.99, down from $629.00 ($49 off, lowest ever) Cellular, 256GB - $729.00, down from $779.00 ($50 off, lowest ever) The new iPad Air has a 10.5-inch display with Touch ID, a headphone jack, A12 Bionic processor, Apple Pencil support, and Smart Keyboard support. Our full Deals Roundup has even more information on the latest sales and bargains going on this
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Apple Announces New Music Lab Sessions Featuring Partnership With Billie Eilish

Thursday August 1, 2019 11:53 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
After teaming up with Madonna for new Apple Music Lab classes at its retail stores, Apple today announced a set of Music Lab classes in partnership with Billie Eilish (via Mac Otakara). In the Music Lab, customers will have a chance to go hands-on with Eilish's song "you should see me in a crown." Participants will be able to create their own mixes of the track and find out what inspired Eilish to write the song from her latest album, "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" Exclusively in Apple Stores, get hands-on with tracks direct from your favorite Apple Music artists. In this session, you’ll deconstruct Billie Eilish’s song “you should see me in a crown,” find out what inspired her, and create your own version of the song using GarageBand on iPhone. Devices will be provided. Apple announced the new Music Lab today, and sessions will begin worldwide tomorrow, August 2. Head to Apple.com to check out more information on the Billie Eilish Music Lab and find an Apple Store near you that will be hosting the
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Samsung Expected to Remove Headphone Jack from Galaxy Note 10 as Seen in New Dongle Leak

Thursday August 1, 2019 7:36 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Following a few images of the upcoming Galaxy Note 10 smartphone and ahead of the device's official unveiling in New York City next week, leaked images today revealed a new dongle accessory for the Note 10. The dongle is a 3.5mm to USB-C accessory, apparently confirming that Samsung is removing the headphone jack from the Galaxy Note line (via SamMobile). Image via SamMobile Similar to Apple's Lightning to 3.5mm dongle, Samsung's accessory is a simple miniature cable that would let users attach a pair of wired headphones into the Note 10's USB-C port. The accessory is believed to come in the box with the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus, and is likely to be sold separately as well. Samsung began removing the headphone jack in its smartphones starting with the Galaxy A8 line last year, so this wouldn't be too much of a surprise if it happened to the company's main line of Note devices. Apple itself removed the headphone jack from the iPhone beginning with the iPhone 7 in 2016, a decision that has been met with heated debate online. The trend continued with every iPhone release since, up to last year's iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR devices. After Apple's decision, Samsung began making fun of the company in numerous ways, including mocking Apple's excessive use of dongles in one of its "Ingenius" ads. During the reveal of the ill-fated Galaxy Note 7, Samsung executive Justin Denison emphasized that the device came with a headphone jack, mocking Apple. More information about the Galaxy Note 10 will come out of its full unveiling event next Wednesday, August
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