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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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Apple Hires Toronto Doctor 'to Help Chart the Future of Family Medicine' With Apps

Tuesday September 20, 2016 5:27 am PDT by
Apple has hired Toronto healthcare doctor Mike Evans "to help chart the future of family medicine" at the company, although the specifics of his role have not been disclosed (via CBC). Evans was said to catch Apple's attention through a series of videos he's posted on his YouTube channel, called DocMikeEvans, where he narrates discussions about health and mindfulness topics over cartoon...
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Ceramic Apple Watch Paired With Milanese Loop, Classic Buckle, and More

Monday September 19, 2016 8:57 am PDT by
The Apple Watch Series 2 didn't change much visually from the original version of the device that launched in 2015, but Apple did introduce one new version of Series 2 that could be immediately distinguished from earlier iterations: the Ceramic Apple Watch Edition. The Ceramic model comes packed in with a Magnetic Apple Watch Charging Dock and a Cloud Sport Band, so many users were curious about...
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Review: NewerTech's NuPower USB-C Power Adapter Charges MacBook and iPhone

Monday September 19, 2016 7:20 am PDT by
Cables and adapters outfitted with USB-C have been becoming increasingly popular as smartphones and computers alike have adopted the standard, including Apple with its 12-inch Retina MacBook that launched in the spring of 2015. Accessories such as USB drives that make file transfers easier and larger docks have proven for users dealing with Apple's decision to include just two ports on the...
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iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Exhibiting 'Hissing' Noises Under Load for Some Users

Monday September 19, 2016 5:45 am PDT by
After the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus began arriving to the first round of pre-order customers on Friday, a few users noticed what's become known as a "hissing" sound emanating from the back of the device, where the Apple logo is located. The first reports began on Friday, but the occurrence gained ground when 512 Pixels' Stephen Hackett tweeted about it, posting a video with the "terrible noises" ...
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iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Survive Hot Coffee, Soda, and the Ocean in New Videos

Friday September 16, 2016 11:13 am PDT by
With the launch of a new iPhone comes an inevitable collection of videos that put the device to its limits to see how well it stands up against Apple's durability claims. Earlier today, YouTube channel JerryRigEverything put the iPhone 7 under a few intense scratch and bend tests, and now a few more videos have emerged online, mainly focusing on the new iPhone's IP67 water resistance. This...
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News Organizations Team Up in Lawsuit Against FBI Over San Bernardino iPhone Hacking Case

Friday September 16, 2016 9:59 am PDT by
A group of three news outlets, including Gannett, the Associated Press and Vice Media, filed a lawsuit today against the FBI on grounds relating to the bureau's decision to keep its method of hacking into San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook's iPhone a secret. The news organizations are looking for more information about how exactly the FBI entered the iPhone, what "outside party" helped with the...
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Best Buy Delaying Some Apple Watch Series 1 Pre-Orders to Mid-October

Friday September 16, 2016 6:00 am PDT by
After a string of emails about delayed shipments sent to pre-order customers of the Apple Watch Series 2 and iPhone 7 earlier in the week, Best Buy this morning has begun sending out notifications to a few users who pre-ordered the Apple Watch Series 1, informing them that the new shipping date is October 13, nearly a month after the devices launch today to the public. Image via blkngld on ...
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iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 Launch Around the World

Friday September 16, 2016 5:15 am PDT by
As the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 go on sale around the world today, Apple has begun collecting photos from Apple retail locations and shared them on its website. This morning, CEO Tim Cook tweeted the short blog post, depicting customers excitedly purchasing the new devices at Apple locations across the globe. It’s time! #iPhone7 and #AppleWatchSeries2 are here!https://t.co/n3vKSVWBfy ...
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How to Customize Favorite Contacts in iOS

Thursday September 15, 2016 11:20 pm PDT by
On iPhone, Apple has a neat way to organize your favorite contacts and even access them quickly, thanks to its Home screen widget system. In addition to adding one-tap phone calling icons, you can customize whether each contact icon will call, FaceTime, text, or email the person you tap on. Note that the basic communication preferences stored within each contact card on your iPhone will come...
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iPhone 7 Keynote Game 'Oz: Broken Kingdom' Launches in App Store

Thursday September 15, 2016 7:01 am PDT by
Showcased during the September 7 Apple event as an example of the iPhone 7's upgraded A10 Fusion processor, the mobile RPG Oz: Broken Kingdom today launched in the iOS App Store for free. The game features a turn-based combat system with characters based on L. Frank Baum's novel, including Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion and a new heroine named Ophelia Shen. Developed and released by Nexon M and...
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iPhone 7 Unboxing Video Reveals New 'Choose Your Click' Home Button Option

Thursday September 15, 2016 5:08 am PDT by
YouTuber MKBHD recently unboxed the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus on his channel, showing the contents of each smartphone's packaging, the boot-up of iOS, and even a quick overview of official Geekbench benchmark results. In the video, the unboxed iPhones encompass the new Jet Black and Black color options, for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, respectively. Interestingly, once MKBHD begins cycling ...
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Photos in iOS 10: How to Edit Memories

Wednesday September 14, 2016 6:30 pm PDT by
Within the new Photos app in iOS 10, there's a tab called "Memories," which curates various photos and videos you've taken in the past into specific memory collections. Without any steps required on your part, Memories gives you an automatic homemade movie from these past family gatherings or vacations, but thanks to a few editing tools, you can also tweak each memory to your liking (note all...
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How to Use the New Control Center in iOS 10

Wednesday September 14, 2016 2:11 pm PDT by
Although iOS 10 brings with it a few subtle visual and mechanical changes, some of its alterations to the most-used iPhone software features will probably be pretty easy to spot. One of those is the new Control Center, which has not only received a cosmetic upgrade, but has gotten a few new added abilities as well. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. The Control...
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Twitter Launches Apple TV App With Focus on Live-Streaming Video

Wednesday September 14, 2016 7:20 am PDT by
Twitter today launched an app for the Apple TV, letting users of Apple's fourth-generation set-top box "consume the best of Twitter," mainly focusing on live-streaming video. The company said that the app will encompass all live-streaming content available on Twitter, including the ability for users to watch Thursday Night Football, which was rumored in August. In addition to NFL content,...
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Apple Watch Series 2 Reviews: 'The First Real Apple Watch' Thanks to Fitness and Processor Upgrades

Wednesday September 14, 2016 7:05 am PDT by
Following the publication of reviews for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus yesterday, now the first official reviews for the Apple Watch Series 2 have begun hitting the web. Apple announced its second-generation Apple Watch alongside the iPhone 7 last week, and both devices will launch this Friday, September 16. While there are varying opinions among reviewers, the consensus on Apple Watch Series ...
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Mockups Show AirPods in Apple's New Jet Black Color

Wednesday September 14, 2016 5:32 am PDT by
Inspired by Apple's new Jet Black color for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, designer Martin Hajek recently created a few mockups of what the company's all-new wireless AirPods could look like if the accessories had a similar dark color option. In his blog post, Hajek said he "modeled these earphones and rendered them in brand-new iPhone gloss black," making them visually identical to the...
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Messages in iOS 10: How to Use Emoji Replacement and Prediction

Tuesday September 13, 2016 6:21 pm PDT by
In iOS 10, Apple is making it even easier to use emojis with an all-new replacement and predictive system that replaces key words and phrases with relevant emoji characters. Although still short of a full-featured search functionality -- which many have asked for -- the new emoji replacement ability turns text messages into emoji-filled communications that are fun alternatives to basic blocks of...
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Photos in iOS 10: How to Find and Use Image Markup

Tuesday September 13, 2016 3:52 pm PDT by
Apple is expanding the iPhone's photo editing abilities in iOS 10 with a new feature called "Markup" that lets you doodle, magnify, and place text on any picture you have within the Photos app. Thanks to Markup's flexibility, it could be used for both casually sharing photos with friends and family, and also to enhance and add detail to an image in an enterprise situation. Markup is also...
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How to Use iOS 10's Redesigned Lock Screen

Tuesday September 13, 2016 12:32 pm PDT by
With a brand-new iOS operating system now available, many users are excited to delve into iOS 10's biggest and boldest changes, like an overhauled Messages app and a more personal space in Photos to relive past vacations and family get-togethers. However, before you even get to all of iOS 10's new features, you'll have to get used to its new lock screen mechanisms, which completely change the way ...
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Mophie Launches 'Power Capsule' Charging Case for Wireless Headphones

Tuesday September 13, 2016 8:30 am PDT by
Third-party accessory company Mophie today announced the "Power Capsule," a new carrying case with a built-in battery that's aimed at recharging wireless headphones. Mophie's new accessory is well-timed, following Apple's move to Lightning-connected headphones in the iPhone 7 and the slowly growing adoption of wireless solutions, including Apple's own AirPods, which include their own charging...