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.
Mitchel Broussard's Articles
Apple Freezing Updates for Many iOS Games on China App Store
Apple has frozen updates for thousands of iOS mobile games on the App Store in China, due to these apps lacking an official license from Chinese regulators (via Financial Times). Previously in February, Apple gave app developers a June 30 deadline to prove they had a license for their games.
Now that it's July, Apple said that developers would not be able to update their games without a...
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Deals: Get Up to 40% Off SanDisk and Western Digital Accessories in Today's Amazon Gold Box
SanDisk and Western Digital storage accessories are receiving notable discounts in Amazon's Gold Box today. During this sale, you can save up to 50 percent on memory cards, flash drives, hard drives, portable SSD devices, and more.
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Deals: Apple's 2019 128GB iPod Touch Discounted to $274.99 on Amazon ($24 Off)
Amazon today is discounting Apple's 128GB iPod touch from 2019 to $274.99, down from $299.00. This discount is a match of the previous Amazon low price seen on this model of the iPod touch, and it's only available in the Silver color option.
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Deals: Get the 2018 12.9-Inch iPad Pro for $799 ($200 Off) and Smart Folio Accessory for $30 ($70 Off)
A pair of iPad Pro deals has appeared today on B&H Photo and Verizon, offering low prices for a new tablet and compatible Smart Folio accessory. On B&H Photo, you can get the 12.9-inch iPad Pro from 2018 (64GB Wi-Fi) for $799.00, down from $999.00.
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Deals: Apple Watch Series 3 Drops to $169 on Amazon ($30 Off)
Amazon has kicked off the week with a new discount on the Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm, GPS), available for $169.00, down from $199.00. This version of the Apple Watch typically sees discounts to around $179, so Amazon's sale is about $10 below the previous sale price and among the best online right now.
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Deals: Shop With Our Exclusive 30% Discount Code Across Zagg's Brands Before it Expires June 30
Earlier in June we kicked off a 30% sitewide sale in partnership with Zagg, and now that promotion is set to end next week on Tuesday, June 30. This includes sitewide discounts across Zagg, Mophie, Braven, Invisible Shield, iFrogz, Gear4, and Halo.
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Deals: Woot Offering Refurbished 2019 13-Inch MacBook Pro for $889.99 ($410 Off)
Woot today is offering a refurbished model of Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2019 (128GB) for $889.99, down from an original price of $1,299.00. Sales on this notebook have previously reached down to around $1,049.00 for a new model, making Woot's refurbished sale notable for anyone willing to invest in a previous generation MacBook Pro.
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Deals: Get a New HomePod for $197.60 at OWC ($101 Off)
OWC is back this week with a new discount on Apple's HomePod, offering the White version of the smart speaker for $197.60, down from an original price of $299.00. OWC's price on the HomePod is typically at $208.00, but you'll see an instant rebate of $10.40 after you place the device in your cart.
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Apple Acquires Enterprise Device Management Firm Fleetsmith
Enterprise security software Fleetsmith is now part of Apple. Fleetsmith is a suite of management and security services that allows users to oversee a fleet of Apple products, automatically managing apps, settings, and security preferences while implementing best practices for IT and security.
Fleetsmith has always been focused on Apple products, and now Apple has purchased the company....
Deals: Amazon Discounting 10.2-Inch iPad Models Amid New Apple Tablet and Accessory Sales
There are a few deals on Apple's 10.2-inch iPad and various iPad Pro models happening today on Amazon and at other retailers, including a few lowest-ever prices across both models. 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.
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Deals: Get $100 Off Apple Watch Series 5 Aluminum Models on Amazon
Amazon is offering $100 off Apple Watch Series 5 models this week, starting with the 40mm GPS device for $299.00, down from $399.00. This discount matches the previous all-time-low price for this Apple Watch on Amazon, and is one of the best you'll find online right now.
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Deals: Sales Hit Across Apple's Entire MacBook Family, Starting at $899.99 for 2020 MacBook Air
There is a collection of Mac-related discounts happening today on Amazon, including solid sales on the 2020 MacBook Air, 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro, and 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro.
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Sales start with the 256GB MacBook Air at $8...
macOS 'Big Sur' Unveiled With Updated Design, New Features for Safari and Messages, and More
Apple today previewed the latest version of macOS, called "Big Sur," and Apple is referring to this update as the biggest update since macOS X. Big Sur introduces a new redesign, new features for Safari, updates to Messages, and more.
Apple describes the new design as "spacious," that encourages easier navigation while putting more controls at the user's fingertips. Apple has refined...
Apple Announces watchOS 7 With Enhanced Face Customizations, Handwashing Detection, and More
Apple today previewed watchOS 7, announcing new features coming to the Apple Watch like enhanced customization tools, updated health and fitness features, handwashing detection, new workout types, and more.
The first feature Apple talked about today was an update to Faces on Apple Watch. watchOS 7 lets users customize and personalize faces, and then share them via Messages or Mail. New faces ...
New iOS 14 Feature 'App Clips' Lets You Access 'Small Part' of an App Without Downloading Entire App
Apple today announced a new feature for iOS 14 called "App Clips," which surfaces information from relevant apps throughout the iOS 14 interface, without needing to download an entire app. Apple described App Clips as a "small part" of an app designed to be discovered the moment it is needed.
App Clips load within seconds and let users complete specific tasks, like pay for parking using Sign ...
iOS 14 Updates Siri With Subtle Design That Doesn't Take Up Entire Screen
Apple today announced iOS 14 at WWDC, and during the keynote it focused on new updates coming to its smart assistant Siri. The major new feature of Siri is a subtle design so that it doesn't take over the entire iOS screen when asking Siri a question.
Overall, Apple said that Siri has expanded its knowledge and it can help find answers from across the Internet. You can now also ask Siri to...
Nintendo 'Retreating' From Mobile Gaming Market
It's been five years since Nintendo first announced its foray into mobile gaming on iOS and other platforms. Although the company has seen some success in the business, it's also seen some misfires, and this week Bloomberg is reporting that Nintendo is now "retreating" from its mobile gaming plans.
For the near future, Nintendo will now focus on apps that have already been released. In terms...
Julianne Moore Joins A24 and Apple TV+ Film 'Sharper'
Julianne Moore is set to play a con artist in an upcoming Apple TV+ film called "Sharper." The film comes from A24, the studio behind popular recent movies like "The Lighthouse," "Midsommar," and "The Farewell." (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Image credit: Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images via THR "Sharper" is based on a spec script by Brian Gatewood and Alessandro Tanaka (writers of the comedy...
Apple TV+ Debuts New Documentary Film 'Dads' Ahead of Father's Day, Makes 'The Banker' Free to Stream
Apple TV+ today launched the new film "Dads," which is a documentary about fatherhood seen through the lens of six men from around the world. The movie features interviews, home-movie footage, viral videos, and testimonials from celebrities like Patton Oswalt, Judd Apatow, and Will Smith.
"Dads" is directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, and the film also includes interviews with her father Ron...
Deals: Apple's New 512GB MacBook Air Available for $1,199 at Amazon ($100 Off)
Amazon has a deal on Apple's 2020 MacBook Air, offering the 512GB notebook for $1,199.00, down from $1,299.00. This $100 off discount is a match of the previous low price tracked for this model of the MacBook Air, and it remains the best sale on the notebook among the major Apple resellers online.
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