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Amazon slashes a whopping $100 off Apple Watch Series 5

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Sweet savings!
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Big discounts on Apple Watch Series 5 are back at Amazon. You’ll find up to $100 off some of the most affordable configurations, with a 44mm model with GPS now available for as little as $329 — down from $429.

GPS + cellular options are also available from $399 — down from $499. All are brand-new units that are ready to ship right away, but these discounts won’t last long. Enjoy them today before they disappear.

Apple Watch Series 5 hits its lowest price yet — save $99 today

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They won't last long, so get yours before they're gone.
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Apple Watch Series 5 is now more affordable than ever before. You can get your 40mm model with GPS connectivity on Amazon today for just $299.99 — a generous $99.01 off the usual selling price.

Just make sure you bag one before they sell out!

Get massive discounts on iPhone 11 Pro — up to $360 off

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The best smartphone at a brilliant price.
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Amazon has a cracking deal on iPhone 11 Pro today, with a whopping $360 off the 512GB model. The discount reduces a Renewed device to just $999.99 — the same price you’ll pay for a 64GB device in the Apple Store.

You can also save big on 256GB and 64GB models.

Get 40% off the excellent Meco Stylus for iPad with this exclusive coupon

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A must-have for anyone who writes on iPad.
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Pick up the terrific Meco Stylus Pen for iPad today and enjoy 40% off the usual price with this exclusive coupon code for Cult of Mac readers.

The Meco Stylus Pen is great for jotting down notes, quick sketches, and just navigating iPadOS with greater precision. It boasts great battery life and impressive performance — and it’s way more affordable than Apple Pencil.

Amazon slashes $21 off awesome AirPods Pro for a limited time only

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These AirPods Pro are full-strength.
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Pick up a pair of brand-new and awesome AirPods Pro today to enjoy $21.01 off the usual price. It’s the biggest discount yet from Amazon, reducing the price of Apple’s high-end wireless buds to just $227.99 with shipping.

It won’t last long, so enjoy it while you can!

How the 2020 Amazon Fire HD 8 stacks up against the iPad mini

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The Amazon Fire HD 8 certainly costs less than iPad mini 5, but has other advantages too.
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Amazon significantly upped the specs of the latest Fire 8 tablet, with a faster processor, more storage, USB-C and even wireless charging. But how does this inexpensive 8-inch slate stack up against the 7.9-inch iPad mini 5 released in 2019?

Enjoy big savings on the hottest Beats headphones for a limited time

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Get yours before the discounts disappear.
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Treat yourself to new Beats headphones and speakers with big savings on some of the hottest models for a limited time.

Both in-ear buds like Powerbeats Pro and on-ear cans like Beats Solo Pro are on offer, with up to 60% off the usual price. Bag yours now before the discounts disappear.

Apple’s amazing 16-inch MacBook Pro is now up to $300 cheaper

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Treat yo' self!
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The stellar 16-inch MacBook Pro looks like an even better buy following Apple’s rather lackluster refresh of the 13-inch model. And you can get yours today on Amazon with up to $300 off the usual price.

Both the Core i7 and Core i9 models are available at discounted rates, with prices now starting at under $2,200.

Act fast to enjoy the biggest discount yet on Powerbeats Pro

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Bag yours for under $180 before this discount disappears.
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Amazon’s big discount on Powerbeats Pro is back for a limited time only. You can enjoy $50 off the usual price on all four color options.

Powerbeats Pro pack Apple’s newest H1 chip, offer up to nine hours of listening in between charges, and sport a sweat-resistant design that’s ideal for running, cycling, and home workouts while the gyms are closed.

Amazon temporarily closes distribution centers in France over coronavirus

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The spotlight is on Amazon during lockdown.
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Amazon has shuttered all six of its distribution centers in France, delaying orders from being delivered in the country.

The decision came one day after a French court ruled that Amazon has not done enough in the country to protect its workers during the coronavirus pandemic. The complaint was originally brought by a French workers’ union.

iPhone’s popularity among Gen Z hits all-time high

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Teens tap Apple Watch and iPhone as top favorites.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has done nothing to damage iPhone’s popularity among teens. A survey of 5,200 ‘Gen Z’ teens shows 85% own an iPhone and 88% expect an iPhone to be their next phone, both new all-time survey highs.

The Piper Sandler survey found those numbers up 3% from a year ago. Apple Watch also nabbed the top spot for wearables in the firm’s study that was conducted from February 17 to March 27 as many of the teenagers questioned were living in quarantine.

Apple’s IS&T division sounds like a chaotic war zone

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Not everyone loves working at Apple.
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Apple’s Information Systems & Technology division (IS&T) has come under scrutiny in a new book that analyzes the business practices and cultures of America’s biggest tech companies.

Scoring a coding job at Apple is a dream gig for most developers, but an excerpt from Alex Kantrowitz’s book, Always Day One, reveals that if you accept a job on the IS&T team, you better be ready for “a Game of Thrones nightmare.”

Amazon plans to delay Prime Day due to COVID-19

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You'll have to wait a little longer for Amazon's day of killer deals.
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Amazon’s annual shopping bonanza holiday, Prime Day, has reportedly been delayed due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Prime Day, which started in 2015 as a way to boost sales in the summer, is usually held in July, but according to Reuters, the online retailer plans to push the marketing event to August.

SXSW Film Festival goes free on Amazon

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SXSW 2020 isn't going down quietly.
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SXSW 2020, one of the biggest annual conferences covering the convergence of music and film, was canceled last month due to the COVID-19 pandemic last month, but it’s getting a brief second life online.

Amazon Prime Video is partnering with SXSW to offer on-demand streaming of the films that were set to debut at the festival in Austin, Texas. Anyone with an Amazon account will be able to watch the movies for free for 10 days as part of the SXSW 2020 Film Festival Collection.

Amazon Prime Video finally embraces in-app purchases on iPhone and Apple TV

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Amazon Prime Video is ready to play nice with Apple users.
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Amazon is making some huge changes to how it handles rentals and movie purchases for its Prime Video app on Apple devices.

Starting today, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV users can rent or buy movies and TV shows on Amazon Prime Video without being directed to a website first to avoid Apple’s tax on in-app purchases.

YouTube drops video quality to standard def globally

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YouTube videos are going to look a bit worse the next month.
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YouTube viewers are set to see a big drop in video quality worldwide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Alphabet-owned streaming giant revealed that it will reduce the quality of all videos to standard definition starting today as a way to alleviate internet congestions due to more people having to shelter in place.

Apple TV+ cuts streaming quality in Europe to lower stress on internet

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Apple appears to have heeded the E.U. request to lower quality of its Apple TV+ service to reduce the strain on the internet.
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Following a request to streaming services to switch from high definition to standard in an effort to reduce the strain on the internet, indications were Friday that Apple has followed suit of other major services and slowed down its Apple TV+ streaming service.

Cult of Mac has confirmed through two Apple TV users – one in Great Britain and one in southern France – that the quality of content on Apple TV+ has been lowered. Subscribers described the differences as primarily fast-moving content that is slower to refresh, heavily compressed and more pixelated.

YouTube, Amazon Prime Video follow Netflix in throttling video quality throughout Europe [Update]

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YouTube and Amazon Prime Video cut streaming bitrates in Europe.
YouTube and Amazon Prime Video cut streaming bitrates in Europe.
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YouTube and Amazon Prime Video confirmed Friday they will will start throttling video quality in Europe in an effort to reduce the strain on network infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The temporary measure will see all YouTube videos displayed in standard definition by default, though, it is still be possible for viewers to select a higher resolution.

Amazon starts taking 2020 iPad Pro preorders for March 25 release

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Apple’s new 2020 iPad Pro lineup is now available to preorder from Amazon just a day after its official unveiling.

Both the 11- and 12.9-inch options in all storage capacities are available with a release date of March 25. Prices start at $799.99 — 99 cents more than Apple charges — for the base model.