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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's Input Design Lab Reveals Secrets Behind Development of New iMacs

Tuesday October 13, 2015 8:48 am PDT by
Recently, Apple let Medium behind the doors of its Input Design Lab while the company was in development for the new set of iMacs and accessories that just launched today. While visiting the lab, journalist Steven Levy got some behind-the-scenes glimpses of the "fanatical" production process taken by the team at Apple, and even discussed topics -- like the iMac's relevance -- with a few Apple...
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iMovie for Mac Adds 4K and 60fps/1080p Video Editing, Imports From iMovie for iOS

Tuesday October 13, 2015 7:41 am PDT by
Along with the release of the new line of iMacs, Apple also announced an update for iMovie, going live today. The new 10.1 version of the video editing software introduces 4K video editing along with 1080p HD video that runs at 60 frames per second "for smoother, more true-to-life action." What's New in Version 10.1 • Create and share movies at stunning 4K resolution (3840 x 2160) on...
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Apple May Lose Monitor in E-Book Price Fixing Lawsuit

Tuesday October 13, 2015 5:23 am PDT by
The U.S. Justice Department yesterday recommended that the court-appointed monitor placed on Apple during the price-fixing e-book case that began two years ago does not need to be extended (via Bloomberg). The Justice Department said that it's largely satisfied with Apple's response of reforms and compliance with the antitrust laws, even though it believes the Cupertino-based company had internal ...
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Apple Partners With Imagine Dragons and One4 Project to Aid in Refugee Relief Efforts

Monday October 12, 2015 10:39 am PDT by
SAP and the One4 Project today announced a partnership with the band Imagine Dragons and Apple that aims to provide support to the UN Refugee Agency as it addresses the refugee displacement crises occurring in Europe (via Forbes). The new single by the band, called "I Was Me," is out now on iTunes for $1.29, and both Imagine Dragons and Apple have confirmed that all proceeds from its sales will...
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Apple and Croma Partnering to Test Store-Within-a-Store Locations in India

Monday October 12, 2015 7:26 am PDT by
India-based consumer electronics chain Croma has announced a new partnership with Apple to introduce a few store-within-a-store locations in the country. Croma will host the Cupertino-based company's products at six of its retail locations as a test for the partnership, with hope to expand in the future (via The Economic Times). "We are proud to partner Apple to launch the Apple Store in India ...
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'Steve Jobs' Film Debuts Impressively in Limited Release

Monday October 12, 2015 5:12 am PDT by
Only a limited number of fans have been able to see Steve Jobs over the weekend, thanks to its initial small scale release in only Los Angeles and New York on October 9. Despite that limited run, the Danny Boyle-directed film has debuted with impressive numbers, making $521,000 in its first weekend with a per-theater average of $130,250 (via Variety). Although those numbers landed the movie...
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'Steve Jobs' Debuts in Select Theaters as First Full Scene Debuts Online

Friday October 9, 2015 6:00 am PDT by
The much-anticipated Steve Jobs film today launches in select theaters across the United States, following its debut at a few film festivals throughout September and October. To coincide with the film's release, on its YouTube channel Universal Pictures has published a handful of new TV spots, inside looks, and the first full clip from the movie. In the scene, Seth Rogen as Steve Wozniak...
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Samsung and TSMC iPhone 6s Chips Show Smaller Real-World Battery Impacts Compared to Benchmarks

Thursday October 8, 2015 7:53 am PDT by
The news that Apple dual sourced its A9 chips for the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus has been a point of discussion over the past few weeks, especially when new battery tests on the phones pointed towards the TSMC chips outperforming those made by Samsung. Following the news, several YouTubers have begun creating videos to compare the dual sourced chips in both battery-straining tests and basic...
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Samsung Estimates First Profit Growth in Two Years Thanks to Sales of Chips, Not Hardware

Wednesday October 7, 2015 5:48 am PDT by
Samsung this morning announced its forecast predictions for the company's third quarter, suggesting an overall year-over-year profit growth of 79.8 percent, which would be its first since 2013. The company didn't provide specifics regarding where the profit came from, but analysts speaking with The Wall Street Journal attributed it to the "robust sales" of various chips and displays used in...
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Microsoft Reveals New Band 2, Lumia Phones, Surface Pro 4, and Surface Book

Tuesday October 6, 2015 10:15 am PDT by
At a media event today, Microsoft announced a handful of new products and several updates to existing products coming from the company in 2015 and beyond. Topics for today's event included the Microsoft Band 2, Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones, Microsoft Surface Pro 4, and the all-new Surface Book. The company started off by going into detail about the Microsoft Band 2, the second version of...
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Video Shared With Apple Employees Shows 'Softer Side' of Steve Jobs

Tuesday October 6, 2015 6:55 am PDT by
A video obtained exclusively by ABC News today aims to showcase the "softer side" of Steve Jobs, with the former Apple CEO addressing an assembly of Apple employees the day before the release of the original iPhone in 2007. During the brief clips shared by ABC News, Jobs urges the company's employees to go in to an Apple Store and "just give one of the Apple retail store employees a hug,"...
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Porsche Chooses CarPlay Over Android Auto Due to Google's Data Collection Policy

Tuesday October 6, 2015 4:59 am PDT by
Porsche has announced that its forthcoming 2017 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S will support Apple's CarPlay platform. According to Moto Trend (via AppleInsider), Porsche selected CarPlay over Android Auto because under the agreement of partnering with Google, certain amounts of data would have been sent to the search giant. Some of this data would have included vehicle speed, throttle...
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Apple Watch Hermès Collection Debuts in Select Apple & Hermès Retail Stores

Monday October 5, 2015 8:49 am PDT by
Apple today officially launched the Apple Watch Hermès collection, which the two companies announced at the September 9 "Hey Siri" event. The collection includes three different strap options for customers -- Single Tour, Double Tour, and Cuff -- alongside a stainless steel Apple Watch casing. None of the new Hermès bands are available to purchase separately, however, and are only included in...
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Laurene Powell Jobs Tried to Kill New 'Steve Jobs' Film, Friends Object to Portrayals

Monday October 5, 2015 7:26 am PDT by
With the release of Danny Boyle's Steve Jobs starting in just a few days, a new report from The Wall Street Journal states that a handful of Steve Jobs' "allies," centering on his widow Laurene Powell Jobs, attempted to shut down the movie before its release. Going so far back as to when it was in the hands of Sony, she lobbied the various production companies the script passed through -- ending...
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Apple Remains World's Most Valuable Brand Per Latest Interbrand Rankings

Monday October 5, 2015 6:01 am PDT by
Apple has retained the number one spot in Interbrand's annual ranking of the world's most valuable brands, a position it has held onto since 2013 when it knocked Coca-Cola out of the top spot. Following close behind the Cupertino-based company are brands like Google, Microsoft, and Samsung in second, fourth, and seventh place, respectively. Since last year's ranking, Apple has grown in brand ...
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AT&T Delays Wi-Fi Calling Support Amid Wait for FCC Waiver, Calls Out Sprint and T-Mobile

Friday October 2, 2015 8:47 am PDT by
Originally tested in an iOS 9 public beta back in August, AT&T ultimately held back on a wide public release for Wi-Fi calling due to its decision to wait for an FCC waiver that would temporarily relieve the carrier of needing to offer support options for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. The Federal Communications Commission's rules state that all calling services need support for a...
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Skype Updates for iOS and Mac Bring Multitasking and Shortcut Features

Friday October 2, 2015 6:54 am PDT by
Over the last few days Skype has been updating its app for the Mac and iOS platforms, bringing about full support for new system updates like El Capitan and iOS 9 along with new multitasking and shortcut features. The first update by the company came on Wednesday with Skype 7.13 for Mac, which brought about full support for OS X 10.11 El Capitan. The new Mac update allows users to place Skype...
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Apple Watch to Be Sold at All U.S. Target Stores by October 25

Friday October 2, 2015 5:06 am PDT by
Popular retailer Target this morning announced that the Apple Watch would begin arriving at some of its stores this week, with a plan to have the wearable device available at all of its United States retail locations by October 25. Customers who are interested in buying the device online on Target's website can do so beginning October 18. The move sees Target gearing up for the holiday season,...
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Aaron Sorkin on 'Steve Jobs': 'I Think We Made a Good Movie'

Thursday October 1, 2015 8:07 am PDT by
In a new interview with Wired, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin spoke freely on his job of being hired to pen the new Steve Jobs movie and all of the issues he had to face in writing about a person he didn't know much about. Sorkin's initial fear of tackling the film -- hesitant to use the term "biopic" -- was in adapting Walter Isaacson's comprehensive biography of Jobs into a traditional, three act...
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Eddy Cue Talks Apple Music Subscriptions as Initial Three-Month Free Trials End

Thursday October 1, 2015 6:50 am PDT by
Prior to the release of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, Eddy Cue sat down with Evening Standard to discuss a handful of topics, including the launch of the new smartphones, the impending end of the first wave of free trial users for Apple Music, and the issue of roaming charges on iPhone users traveling abroad. Cue also addressed the topic of the Apple Music Festival, which ended its ten...