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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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'The Bumper' Review: Apple Watch Case Offers Ample Protection but Some Bulk

Wednesday June 10, 2015 11:47 am PDT by
While charging stands of various designs have proven to be popular accessories for Apple Watch users, a perhaps lesser known category of accessories revolves around protecting the Apple Watch while wearing it. One of these accessories is Actionproof's "The Bumper," a tight-fitting silicone sleeve that promises to protect your new Apple wearable from all the trips and spills made in everyday...
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New iOS Mail Bug Allows iCloud-Like Popups to Steal User Passwords

Wednesday June 10, 2015 7:09 am PDT by
A new bug facing the iOS Mail app was found recently by security specialist Jan Soucek (via The Register). The malicious bug is capable of delivering false iCloud log-in prompts by allowing remote HTML content to be loaded through an email message delivered to the intended victim. The bug then delivers a convincing iCloud log-in box for users to re-enter their Apple ID and password. Soucek says...
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Apple Shares Full Video of Today's WWDC Keynote Presentation [Update: YouTube Version Now Available]

Monday June 8, 2015 6:40 pm PDT by
With Apple's big Worldwide Developers Conference keynote wrapped up, the company has posted a full video of the event on its website, letting viewers who missed the keynote watch all the announcements on their own time. Apple also shared the keynote on iTunes (HD and 1080p) and should upload the full-length video to YouTube soon. During the keynote, Apple also shared several videos on Apple...
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Apple Confirms Activation Lock Safety Feature for watchOS 2

Monday June 8, 2015 2:51 pm PDT by
Following today's big WWDC keynote address in San Francisco, a few new details and confirmations have been made about the Apple Watch, specifically regarding a crucial security feature for the wearable. Activation Lock, previously available for iPhones and iPads, was confirmed to be coming to Apple Watch with watchOS 2. The feature lets users secure their Apple Watch with their Apple ID,...
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Dedicated iCloud Drive App Included Within Settings of iOS 9

Monday June 8, 2015 2:25 pm PDT by
Hidden in the settings menu of the just-unveiled iOS 9, today it was found that iCloud Drive will be getting its own dedicated app experience with the newest iteration of iOS. The app, hidden by a "Show on Home Screen" command in the iCloud Drive section of settings, will allow users to interact and manage all of their saved files within iCloud inside of the app. The specific setting...
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'Move to iOS' App Allows for No Hassle Android-to-iOS Data Transfer

Monday June 8, 2015 1:53 pm PDT by
A somewhat hidden feature not spoken of directly during today's WWDC keynote is a new app for iOS 9 called "Move to iOS," which will allow current Android users a hassle-free migration experience from their Android phone to the iOS ecosystem. Once downloaded on each phone, the app will help users securely transfer all of their important data: contacts, message history, camera photos and...
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App Store Surpasses 100 Billion Lifetime Downloads

Monday June 8, 2015 11:34 am PDT by
Apple today showed a video during its WWDC keynote speech to showcase a few key numbers detailing the growth and evolution of the App Store since it launched seven years ago. Apple CEO Tim Cook noted that the App Store has been an "economic boon" and forever changed software distribution, with 98 percent of all Fortune 500 companies creating an iOS app and the average person owning about 119 apps ...
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Apple Announces Multitasking Experiences for iPad with iOS 9

Monday June 8, 2015 11:15 am PDT by
Today at WWDC, Apple confirmed that multitasking would be coming to the iPad with iOS 9. The new feature will allow users to view, and sometimes interact with, two apps simultaneously in multiple ways. First is "Split View," coming to iPad Air 2, which brings the most powerful task managing multitasking experience to the tablet. With it a user can open two apps at the same time, and completely...
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Apple Introduces 'News' App to Bring Personalized Stories to iOS 9

Monday June 8, 2015 11:03 am PDT by
Apple today announced a brand new application called "News," that aims to provide curated lists of personalized news for each iOS user. Taking news from some of the most popular websites and newspapers, the app provides content in a unique, custom layout with rich typography. The app, launching first in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, allows users to pick favorite publications,...
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Apple Pay Coming to the United Kingdom Next Month, Discover Card Support Arriving This Fall

Monday June 8, 2015 10:49 am PDT by
Today Apple briefly reiterated on Apple Pay's success in the United States, mentioning upcoming support for Discover credit cards and new expansive partners coming soon. The company also announced that Apple Pay will be coming to the United Kingdom, with 250,000 UK merchants launching support of the service in July. Those 250,000 confirmed supporters of the mobile wallet in the UK exceed even ...
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Apple Announces Metal for OS X El Capitan

Monday June 8, 2015 10:36 am PDT by
Apple today announced a boost to performance coming to users with OS X El Capitan in the form of Metal, previously available only for iOS. The company promises the inclusion of Apple's breakthrough graphics technology into El Capitan will boost system-wide performance and battery life while simultaneously allowing games and graphics-intensive apps to "tap into the full power" of Mac graphics...
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Apple to Discontinue Newsstand, Launch Free Flipboard-Like App to Feature News Content

Monday June 8, 2015 9:23 am PDT by
Apple is planning to do away with Newsstand, its central app that stores newspaper and magazine subscriptions for users, according to sources who spoke with Re/code. In its place, the company will introduce a new Flipboard-style aggregation experience that will showcase curated lists of articles and content for individual customers. The partners for the new app will include ESPN, The New York...
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Philips Hue Gaining Apple HomeKit Support This Fall

Monday June 8, 2015 8:21 am PDT by
Philips on Monday morning confirmed that its series of connected smart light bulbs, Philips Hue, will begin supporting Apple HomeKit sometime in the Fall. First announced nearly a year ago at last year's WWDC, HomeKit is Apple's home automation platform that aims to give developers and manufacturers a standardized framework to build devices that interact not only with Apple's products but one...
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Tim Cook Says Diversity is the Future of Apple, Points to More Female-Driven Presence at WWDC

Monday June 8, 2015 5:58 am PDT by
Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke with Mashable at a ceremony yesterday honoring the recipients of the company's WWDC Scholarship Program, which awards up to 350 students and developers with tickets to the week-long Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. The program aims to promote diversity amongst lesser-represented groups in the tech industry - such as women - by awarding tickets to WWDC...
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Retailers Cite 'Insufficient Customer Demand' as Biggest Reason for Not Supporting Apple Pay

Friday June 5, 2015 8:48 am PDT by
Despite Apple dubbing 2015 "the year of Apple Pay" in its January earnings call, a number of big-name retailers remain skeptical over the contactless payments service, according to Reuters. The service launched last October in the U.S. and has steadily gained support from numerous banks and retailers in the months since. Working through the National Retail Federation's top 100 United States...
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Apple Now Inviting Apple Watch Customers to 'Just Walk In' for Try-Ons

Friday June 5, 2015 7:13 am PDT by
Apple today shifted its messaging concerning Apple Watch try-on appointments, which were required in the early days following the wearable's launch to be able to interact with and size the various models of the Watch. The messaging of try-on appointments has now largely vanished from the Apple Watch's online storefront, with a notification encouraging customers to visit their local Apple Watch...
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Apple Dominates Authenticated 'TV Everywhere' Streaming With 62% Market Share

Thursday June 4, 2015 8:57 am PDT by
A new report out today by Adobe Digital Index (ADI) put Apple atop a list of streaming media providers (via CMO), the Apple TV and iOS devices representing 62 percent of all authenticated pay-for-TV video views, or any online app that requires a cable subscription to access. Measuring all video content from free ad-based YouTube clips to "shows accessed through an authenticated app-based or TV...
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Apple Stores Will Once Again Stock Jawbone Wearables as Early as July

Thursday June 4, 2015 6:03 am PDT by
Jawbone is returning to Apple Stores, with both the Jawbone UP2 and UP3 to go on sale as early as next month. The news was confirmed by the company's senior product manager Jason Donahue at a press event in Japan, as reported by Mac Otakara (via AppleInsider). He informed those in attendance that the fitness tracker would be in stock in Japanese Apple Stores by "early July," and that other...
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Showtime's Standalone Streaming Service Set to Premiere on Apple TV [Updated]

Wednesday June 3, 2015 8:45 am PDT by
A new report from Variety today (via iClarified) suggests that Showtime's parent company CBS is putting the final touches on a standalone streaming service for the premium cable network, with rumors pointing to an official announcement either later today or sometime on Thursday. Just like HBO NOW, the service would allow customers interested in Showtime to circumvent a traditional cable...
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Apple Watch Owners Take to LEGO & 3D Printing for Homemade Stands

Wednesday June 3, 2015 6:22 am PDT by
The accessory market for the Apple Watch exploded almost immediately after the wearable was announced back in March, with stands specifically becoming the popular announcement of well-known third-party accessory companies like Twelve South and Mophie. Although most of the stands won't break the bank, some of the cheapest start at around $30, and some of the higher-end alternatives can go as high...