Here are the main challenges that Apple’s new AI lead will face from day one Amar Subramanya will likely become one of the most closely watched hires Apple has made in years. Here’s what he needs to do first.
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Apple AI Chief Retiring After Siri Failure Apple's longtime AI chief John Giannandrea is retiring, with former Microsoft and Google AI leader Amar Subramanya stepping in to take over. MacRumors notes the retirement comes after the company's repeated delays in delivering its revamped Siri and internal turmoil that led to an AI team exodus. From the report: Giannandrea will serve as an advisor between now and 2026, with former Microsoft AI researcher Amar Subramanya set to take over as vice president of AI. Subramanya will report to Apple engineering chief Craig Federighi, and will lead Apple Foundation Models, ML research, and AI Safety and Evaluation. Subramanya was previously corporate vice president of AI at Microsoft, and before that, he spent 16 years at Google. He was head of engineering for Google's Gemini Assistant, and Apple says that he has "deep expertise" in both AI and ML research that will be important to "Apple's ongoing innovation and future Apple Intelligence features."
Some of the teams that Giannandrea oversaw will move to Sabih Khan and Eddy Cue, such as AI Infrastructure and Search and Knowledge. Khan is Apple's new Chief Operating Officer who took over for Jeff Williams earlier this year. Cue has long overseen Apple services. [...] Apple said that it is "poised to accelerate its work in delivering intelligent, trusted, and profoundly personal experiences" with the new AI team. "We are thankful for the role John played in building and advancing our AI work, helping Apple continue to innovate and enrich the lives of our users," said Apple CEO Tim Cook in a statement. "AI has long been central to Apple's strategy, and we are pleased to welcome Amar to Craig's leadership team and to bring his extraordinary AI expertise to Apple. In addition to growing his leadership team and AI responsibilities with Amar's joining, Craig has been instrumental in driving our AI efforts, including overseeing our work to bring a more personalized Siri to users next year."
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Huge discounts hit iPad, iPad Air, and more for Cyber Monday (from $274) The Cyber Monday deals for Apple’s entire lineup of iPads have arrived. Whether you’re looking for the ultimate Netflix machine or something with an obscene amount of power, we’ve got you covered. We’re tracking low prices on the base iPad, iPad Air, adorable iPad mini, and powerful iPad Pro. These are the best Cyber Monday prices on iPads that you’ll find.
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MKBHD Shutting Down Controversial 'Panels' Wallpaper App Panels, a wallpaper app launched by well-known YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), is shutting down at the end of 2025.
According to a notice on the Panels website, the "makeup of the development team" changed earlier this year, and MKBHD wasn't able to find other collaborators who were the "right fit" to continue work on the app. Brownlee said in an accompanying video that he wasn't able to turn Panels into the vision that he had.
The Panels app is being shut down on December 31, 2025. The Panels app code will be open-sourced under the Apache 2.0 license in January 2026 for anyone who wants to create new projects based on the code.
Panels users who have downloaded or purchased wallpapers can continue to use them, and wallpapers can be downloaded until the end of December. When the app is removed from the App Store, active subscriptions will be automatically canceled, and annual subscriptions will be proactively refunded. Purchases in the app have been discontinued as of today.
Panels was heavily criticized when it launched in September 2024 due to pricing and aggressive data collection. The app cost $11.99 per month or $49.99 per year to download full resolution wallpapers. There was an option to watch two ads to download a wallpaper, but only at a limited 1080p resolution. It also asked to track activity across websites and apps, requested location information, and displayed ads in the feed.
Brownlee updated the app to address user concerns and dropped the subscription price to $2 per month, but Panels failed to catch on after its initial problems.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
B&H's Cyber Monday sale slashes up to $500 off MacBook Pro, Air, Mac Studio, Mac mini Time is running out to grab B&H's Cyber Monday deals on Apple computers, with inventory still available at some of the lowest prices on record.Cyber Monday Mac deals end tonight.With some of the steepest discounts available on MacBook Pros, including new M5 models, B&H is a prime destination for Cyber Monday deals on Apple.Shop B&H Cyber Monday deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Apple's head of AI John Giannandrea is retiring Apple has announced that senior vice president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, John Giannandrea, is retiring and being replaced by Amar Subramanya, formerly a Microsoft AI executive.Apple Intelligence has a new executive in chargeAfter months of internal reorganizing and speculation around Giannandrea's fate at Apple, the news has finally broken about Apple's plans for its AI group. First, John Giannandrea will step down from his position and serve in an advisory role until the spring of 2026.He will then retire fully from Apple, leaving Amar Subramanya in his place, though the role is changing slightly. Subramanya will be under Craig Federighi as vice president of AI. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Price drop: This app can identify more than 33,000 plant species iOS plant identifier app Plantum also serves up tips for plant care. Get a lifetime premium sub for just $14.97 (regularly $59.99).
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This last-minute Cyber Monday MacBook Pro deal will make you happy you waited to buy one Macworld
What Black Friday? The best deal we’ve ever seen for the fully-loadede M4 Max MacBook Pro is happening right now, as the decked-out configuration with 36GB of RAM and 1TB of storage drops to $2.699, a massive $500 discount and an incredible deal for a fantastic machine.
We gave the M4 Pro version of this MacBook Pro a 4.5-star rating, appreciating the excellent performance of the laptop, including its new 12MP CenterStage camera. The 14-inch Liquid Retina display is as stunning as ever, boasting sharp images and gorgeously vivid colors. Plus, with three Thunderbolt 5 ports, connectivity is a breeze, whether you’re hooking up a drive or a monitor. And with an M4 Max and 36GB of RAM, you won’t even need to think about getting a new machine for years to come.
We wouldn’t wait too long to get our hands on this deal because discounts are shifting fast these days, so hurry up and add the MacBook Pro M4 for $2,699 to your cart at Amazon.
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Signal Secure Backups Are Now Available on iOS A user-hostile “lose your phone, lose your account history” architecture may well be “secure” in a technical sense, but it’s the sort of brittleness that’s kept Signal from achieving more mainstream use.
MagSafe Monday: This new hub is basically a Swiss Army knife for your iPhone or Mac There has always been this tension with Apple’s devices. Some people want no ports, and some people want them all. I can argue both sides, but the trend is clearly moving toward fewer ports. Satechi’s new MagSafe 7-in-1 hub is one of the first accessories I have used that actually fills that gap in a smart way. It gives the iPhone some of the flexibility of a Mac without adding much clutter or complexity, but can also serve as a portable hub for your Mac as well.
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Apple’s AI chief John Giannandrea to retire Apple today announced John Giannandrea, Apple’s senior vice president for Machine Learning and AI Strategy, is stepping down from his…
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John Giannandrea leaving Apple following AI strategy miss Apple has announced that John Giannandrea, the company’s Machine Learning and AI Strategy boss, is retiring from the company. The move may not come as a surprise for anyone closely following Apple and its AI missteps over the last few years.
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Apple AI Chief Retiring After Siri Failure Apple AI chief John Giannandrea is stepping down from his position and retiring in spring, 2026, Apple announced today.
Giannandrea will serve as an advisor between now and 2026, with former Microsoft AI researcher Amar Subramanya set to take over as vice president of AI. Subramanya will report to Craig Federighi, and will lead Apple Foundation Models, ML research, and AI Safety and Evaluation.
Most of the teams that Giannandrea oversees will move to Sabih Khan and Eddy Cue.
"We are thankful for the role John played in building and advancing our AI work, helping Apple continue to innovate and enrich the lives of our users," said Tim Cook, Apple's CEO. "AI has long been central to Apple's strategy, and we are pleased to welcome Amar to Craig's leadership team and to bring his extraordinary AI expertise to Apple. In addition to growing his leadership team and AI responsibilities with Amar's joining, Craig has been instrumental in driving our AI efforts, including overseeing our work to bring a more personalized Siri to users next year."
Apple CEO Tim Cook thanked Giannandrea for his role advancing Apple's AI work, and he said that he looks forward to working with Subramanya.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Maclock is an adorable desk clock for 1984 Macintosh lovers Featuring three display modes, including one with Susan Kare’s original Happy Macintosh icon, this limited-edition scale recreation of the 1984 Mac is too cute to ignore.
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New or Updated Apple Stores to Open in Barcelona, Montréal, and India Apple's Passeig de Gràcia store in Barcelona, Spain will be temporarily closed for remodeling starting in February, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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In Montréal, Canada, a separate source indicated that Apple's Sainte-Catherine store will be moving to a new location in mid-January. Last year, the newspaper La Presse reported that the new store would be located in a 125-year-old heritage building, at the northeast corner of Rue Saint-Catherine and Rue de la Montagne.
Apple recently announced that it will be opening its fifth retail store in India this month, at the DLF Mall of India in Noida, a city near New Delhi.
Apple Noida is set to open on Thursday, December 11, at 1 p.m. local time.
Apple's first two stores in India opened in 2023, in Mumbai and New Delhi. The company then opened another two stores in India in September, in Bengaluru and Pune. In addition, the Apple Store app launched in India earlier this year.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
9to5Mac Daily: December 1, 2025 – OLED iPad mini, new Macs coming soon Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long!
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Why is Apple Review such a coin flip? Some days smooth as butter, other days absolute chaos. Just needed to vent a little because I swear Apple Review is either the easiest thing in the world or pure pain depending on which reviewer you get. Our app just got rejected for: • 2.1.0 Performance: App Completeness • 4.8.0 Design: Login Services The funny part? Both reasons don’t even apply to our app. […]
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How to make Apple Watch tick like a quartz watch We mentioned last week that in iOS 26.1, Apple changed how the Clock app icon’s seconds hand moves in low power mode. Instead of continuously moving, the seconds hand ticks with each second like a quartz clock.
Analog faces on new Apple Watches have a similar behavior, using a sweeping seconds hand in active mode and a ticking seconds hand in always on mode. If you’re like me and prefer the quartz-like movement, there’s a workaround that can help.
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Cyber Monday: Save on Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and more (from $129) From tracking your fitness to keeping you connected wherever you go, Apple Watch is a must-have this holiday season. For Cyber Monday, we’re tracking huge savings on the entire Apple Watch lineup. This includes the cheapest Apple Watch SE 3 and the flagship Apple Watch Series 11. Plus, last year’s Apple Watch Series 10 is still on the market as an excellent middle ground option. We’re also tracking a $100 savings on the rugged Apple Watch Ultra 3, with its multi-day battery life in tow.
Whether you’re a newcomer to the Apple Watch ecosystem or looking to upgrade your aging wearable, there’s a deal in here for you.
Keep up with all the best Apple Cyber Monday deals in our dedicated roundup right here!
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Apple shares hit new all-time intraday and closing highs In Nasdaq trading today, shares of Apple Inc. rose to hit a new all-time closing high. Apple’s all-time intraday high was also set today…
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Opera rolls out Gemini-powered AI features across its Neon, One, and GX browsers Following the launch of Opera Neon, the company is now expanding some of its AI features to other browsers, including Opera GX and Opera One. Here’s what’s new.
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PSA: Apple’s official 2025 Black Friday Shopping Event ends today Apple’s annual Black Friday Shopping Event kicked off on Friday, and time is running out to take advantage. The deals officially end tonight at midnight.
You can score an up to $250 gift card with purchase of an eligible product, including select iPhones, Macs, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. Head below for the full details.
As always, however, you can save far more in cash by shopping at other retailers. Our friends over at 9to5Toys are meticulously rounding up all of the best Cyber Monday deals.
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For startup founders whose product is only an ios app, how do you track it all. Do you use a custom dashboard? I want to create a startup by building the idea out as an iOS app but without having a web app, am I to just use whatever platform I use to host the api/backend? What am I missing? Also, I’m aware I have a lot to learn. submitted by /u/TurtleSlowRabbitFast [link] [comments]
Apple tops Warren Buffett’s biggest stock holdings; accounts for 21.2% of Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway reported 46 holdings, but its portfolio is quite top heavy with 238,212,764 shares of Apple accounting…
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MKBHD is shutting down his iPhone wallpaper app Marques Brownlee launched his first iPhone app last year, but it’s now being sunset. Here are the details on MKBHD’s Panels app getting shut down.
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Today marks 13 years of XR development, and Friday marks 15 years of iOS development. What a ride it’s been! Today marks 13 years of building hardcore nerd shit with #XR headsets (yes, that's a real Oculus DK1 on the far right in the picture), and 15 years ago on Friday, I released my first #iOS app, a multiplayer world puzzle game that required me to build a custom Rails backend because #GameKit didn't exist […]
iOS 26’s Messages app adds five great new group chat features iOS 26 is packed full of changes for iPhone users, including five great new group chat features in the Messages app. Here’s what’s new.
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Don’t miss out on these 800+ app discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday [Updated] As it’s tradition, many indie (and major) app developers take Black Friday and Cyber Monday to offer steep and rare discounts for their apps. Here’s a list of great deals you should check out.
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India Orders Apple to Preinstall Government Security App on All iPhones India is requiring smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung to preload devices sold in the country with a state-owned cyber security app that can't be deleted, reports Reuters.
The Department of Communications in India is giving smartphone companies 90 days to begin preinstalling the Sanchar Saathi government app on all new devices that are sold. It has also requested that manufacturers push software updates to devices that are already in the supply chain.
Users are supposed to be informed of the app at the first use or when the device is set up, and the app's feature set is not able to be turned off or restricted.
India is aiming to cut down on fraud and cyber crime, and the app is supposedly meant to provide additional security to smartphone users while also informing them about government initiatives. It is able to verify the authenticity of IMEIs to prevent stolen devices from being used with duplicate or spoofed identifiers.
A website for the app says that it lets users report suspected fraud, block and track lost or stolen devices from being used, verify the authenticity of a device, report international spam calls, and verify telephone numbers. The app includes detailed tracking functionality controlled by the government, so there are privacy and security implications for iPhone users.
The majority of smartphone users in India have Android devices, and it's a market that Apple is trying to expand in. Apple has not acquiesced to a government request for a fully preloaded iPhone app, so it will presumably find a way around India's mandate. Counterpoint Research told Reuters that Apple will likely negotiate for a middle ground, such as informing users of the app rather than preinstalling it.
Russia has a similar preinstall mandate for government-approved apps. During setup, iPhones in Russia have a prompt suggesting users install the apps, but opting out is possible.Tag: IndiaThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Amazon, Google’s new ‘interconnect’ might prevent major web outages Outages at major web hosts can have huge impacts across society, as we see often such as with the recent Cloudflare outage. But a new collaboration between Amazon and Google might just be the start of putting major outages in the past.
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Apple fans really want a red iPhone 17 for World AIDS Day Apple fans want a red iPhone 17 Pro, according to many responses to a recent X.com post from Apple marketing honcho Greg Joswiak.
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Apple Developer Support is terrible. I’ve been trying to renew my Apple Developer subscription for months and I’m completely stuck. The “Renew” button doesn’t appear at all, and when I try to renew through the “Subscriptions” section, every payment method gets rejected. All my cards work for other purchases, the issue happens only with the Developer subscription. I’ve contacted Apple […]
Apple TV debuts trailer for holiday special ‘The First Snow of Fraggle Rock’ Apple TV onMonday debuted the trailer for the all-new holiday special “The First Snow of Fraggle Rock,” set to premiere globally on…
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Anker Kicks Off Cyber Week Sale With Savings on Thunderbolt Docks, Wireless Chargers, and More Anker's Black Friday sale has now become a Cyber Monday event, with notable discounts on portable chargers, USB-C hubs, cables, and more. This sale will last all Cyber Week and end on December 7.
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There are a few bonus offers during this event as well, including blind boxes with various random Anker accessories. The first box costs $29.99 and includes one random item or bundle worth $49.99-$169.99, while the highest box costs $129.99 and includes one random item or bundle worth $199.98-$4,799.99.
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This sale also includes some Amazon discounts, with a highlight being the 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock for $319.99, down from $399.99. This dock has three Thunderbolt 5 ports, two USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, an SD card reader, audio jack, and more.
$80 OFFAnker 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock for $319.99
Finally, it's worth noting that MacRumors readers can get $10 off a minimum purchase of $200 with our code Ankermacrumors200 on Anker's website. You can stack this code with other discounts, so if you're shopping for a lot this holiday season it's a good opportunity to add more savings to your cart.
Prime Chargers
Prime Charger (100W, 3 Ports) - $41.99, down from $84.99
Prime Power Bank - $58.49, down from $89.99
Prime Charging Station (8-in-1) - $129.99, down from $164.99
Prime Charger (250W, 6 Ports, GaNPrime) - $99.99, down from $169.99
Wireless Chargers
MagGo 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Station - $57.49, down from $99.99
MagGo 2-in-1 Wireless Charger Stand - $36.99, down from $49.99
3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station - $149.99, down from $229.99
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Nano USB-C 30W Foldable Charger - $11.19, down from $19.99
10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank - $29.99, down from $49.99
Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Headphones - $39.99, down from $79.99
MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger - $57.49, down from $89.99
10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank - $54.99, down from $89.99
140W 4-Port USB-C Charger - $59.99, down from $99.99
Power Station with Lantern - $79.98, down from $149.99
14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock - $319.99, down from $399.99
If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week.
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Grab an iPad mini with A17 Pro for the lowest price ever ($349) on Cyber Monday Macworld
Been thinking about a new iPad? Unless you really have a need for a big screen, the iPad mini is one of our favorites. And the latest model, with A17 Pro and 128GB of storage, just dropped to its lowest price ever on Cyber Monday.
Amazon is selling this iPad mini for just $349, which is $150 off the full retail price and much lower than we’ve ever seen it before. In fact, over the entire Black Friday weekend it was on sale for $399 (a price we have seen before). In our review we gave this iPad mini 4 stars, noting it was a big speed boost from the previous model and supported Apple Intelligence—but that was for a $500 tablet. At $349, it’s a no-brainer.
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Best of all, you’re not stuck with the minimum configuration. If you want more storage or another color, you’ll find nearly every configuration is $150 off. So go grab one before Cyber Monday ends at midnight.
Apple Glasses could be next year’s most attention-grabbing product Apple has plenty of software and service launches coming in December, but new hardware products likely won’t arrive until next year. Among the company’s rumored 2026 products, there’s one that’s sure to earn a lot of attention: Apple Glasses.
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Instantly share photos, videos, links and more with AirDrop If you want to know the fastest and easiest way to send someone photos, videos, files and so, so much more, you should know how to AirDrop.
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Cyber Week deals: Save up to $2,100 on Samsung Frame, OLED TVs, plus monitors for Mac Flash deals on Samsung TVs start at just $699.99, with discounts of up to $2,100 off The Frame and OLED lines. Plus, grab monitor markdowns from just $389.99.Save up to $2,100 on TVs and monitors at Samsung - Image credit: SamsungWith a modern appearance and slim-bezel frame, Samsung's line of The Frame TVs has been a hot seller at up to $1,200 off. The Black Friday savings continue into Cyber Week, making it a great time to pick up a new set to stream programming during the winter months. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Intel expected to start shipping Apple’s lowest-tier M processors as early as 2027 – Ming-Chi Kuo There have always been rumors in the market about Intel becoming a supplier of advanced processes for Apple, but this rumor has always…
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The New Hollywood: Inside GenAI’s Coming Shakeup of Film and TV OpenAI’s Sora shows how cinematic worlds can be created with a prompt instead of a production crew. The realism is striking, but the implications for labor, ethics, and Hollywood are even more profound. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.
Today in Apple history: Too little, too late for Apple III On December 1, 1981, the Apple III revised edition launch addressed the computer's biggest hardware faults as the company did damage control.
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The 5 best Apple deals you can still get before Cyber Monday ends Macworld
It’s been a wild week of Black Friday deals, with hundreds of dollars off MacBooks, all-time lows on iPads, and AirPods for less than $60. We hope you grabbed everything you wanted, but if you didn’t, there’s one more day of sales before the whole extravaganza ends (until next year). Here are our five favorite remaining Apple deals you can still get before we close the doors on another Black Friday sale:
4-pack of AirTags: $63 ($36 off)
Apple’s 4-pack of AirTags has been on sale for under $80 for a while, but they’re down to $63 for Cyber Monday. That’s actually the same price as Black Friday, which works out to just $15.75 per tracker. They’ll provide some peace of mind for all of your non-Apple gear, including bags, keys, and wallets.
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Apple Pencil USB-C: $49 ($30 off)
Apple’s line of Pencils has gone from confusing to pretty straightforward—the USB-C Apple Pencil works with every tablet. Normally priced at $79, the USB-C Apple Pencil is an essential accessory at Walmart’s $49 sale, bringing drawing, writing, and navigation to the comfort of a stylus. You’re missing a couple of Pro features here, including wireless charging and pressure sensitivity, but for this price, you won’t miss them.
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11-inch iPad Air: $449 ($150 off)
The iPad Air has always been the sweet spot of Apple’s tablet lineup, but as the iPad Pro has gotten more expensive, the spot has become even sweeter. And now the price is too. For $449—the same price Apple charged for the 10th-gen with half the storage and a third of the specs—an M3 chip, laminated Liquid Retina display, Wi-Fi 6E, and Apple Intelligence support—the 11-inch iPad is an insane deal at $449.
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AirPods 4 with ANC: $99 ($80 off)
We were shocked when Apple’s AirPods 4 with ANC dropped to $100 over Black Friday, but now they’re even cheaper. OK, it’s only $1, but still—you can get a pair of AirPods with active noise cancellation for $99 today, a savings of $80 on the MSRP and a ridiculously good price for a fantastic set of buds.
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MacBook Air: $749 ($250 off)
You don’t ever need to pay Apple’s full $999 MSRP for the entry-level MacBook Air, but if you did, you’d still be getting a great laptop at a very good price. At its Cyber Monday price of $749, you’re getting a great laptop at a ridiculously good price. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better Mac or PC laptop at a better value, with an M4 processor, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, Touch ID, 18-hour battery life, and much more. Want more RAM or a bigger SSD? Every configuration of M4 MacBook Air is $250 off.
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India orders Apple, other phone makers to preload state-owned cyber safety app that cannot be deleted India's telecom ministry has directed Apple and other phone manufacturers to factory-install an un-deletable, state-owned "cybersecurity"…
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US wants laws to force App Store age checks, despite Apple's existing protections The United States wants big tech companies like Apple to protect children online by adding age verification safeguards to the App Store. It's a political push that completely ignores what protections Apple already provides to parents and children.US lawmakers want more age checks applying to the App Store. There's already a lot of protections in place. Lawmakers have been particularly keen to protect children from online dangers, and have repeatedly demanded big tech companies like Apple and Google do more to help. In the latest attempt to make big tech bend to its demands, the U.S. government is going after the App Store.The App Store Accountability Act (ASA) was introduced in May as a way for parents to get more tools to protect their children online. In late November, the ASA was brought up in Congress as part of a raft of measures to keep kids safe online, led by the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Cyber Monday deal drops iPad mini to record-low price Grab this Cyber Monday iPad mini deal and save 30% on this powerful, ultra-portable tablet. Limited time offer!
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Deals – Cyber Monday edition: Apple Watch Series 11 $329, iPad mini 7 $349, M5 MacBook Pro $300 off, much more Cyber Monday has arrived – arguably the biggest 1-day shopping event of the year – and we not only have a series of the best ongoing Apple Black Friday deals, like AirPods 4 with ANC down at $99, but we have some brand new offers too. Just a few of the highlight offers that went live for the first time today include Apple Watch Series 11 at new all-time lows starting from $329 shipped alongside the best deal we have ever seen on iPad mini 7 at $150 offand models from $349. Those offers also join a giant $300 discount on this M5 MacBook Pro – the deepest deal we have seen on any config to date. All of that and more awaits below.
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Cyber Monday AirPods Deals – Get Year's Best Prices on AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and More Cyber Monday is one of the best times of the year to shop for AirPods, and in 2025 we're tracking massive discounts across nearly every model, including AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3.
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AirPods 4
Walmart has the AirPods 4 for $79.99 today, down from $129.00. We tracked this model about $9 cheaper over Black Friday, making Walmart's deal a solid second-best price. The model with Active Noise Cancellation is seeing a discount to $99.99 on Amazon, which is the match of its record low price.
$49 OFFAirPods 4 for $79.99
$80 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $99.00
AirPods Pro 3
The AirPods Pro 3 are available for $219.99, down from $249.00, which is another new all-time low price.
$29 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $219.99
AirPods Max
If you're looking for the AirPods Max, Best Buy has the USB-C model for $399.99, down from $549.00, another record low price.
$149 OFFAirPods Max for $399.99
AirPods Pro 2
Finally, Woot has Apple's AirPods Pro 2 for $134.99, down from $249.00. The AirPods Pro 2 come in new condition from Woot, and with a one year Apple limited warranty. Overall, this is a solid second-best price on the AirPods Pro 2.
$114 OFFAirPods Pro 2 for $134.99
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What to Expect From Apple This December: iOS 26.3 Beta, Replay 2025, and More The calendar has turned to December, and the quieter year-end holiday season is now upon us. Nevertheless, we can still expect a few things from Apple this month.
Apple previously announced that iOS 26.2 will be released to the general public in December, and we can expect corresponding updates to be released as well, including iPadOS 26.2, macOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2.
iOS 26.2 brings offline lyrics to Apple Music, allowing you to view a song's lyrics even when you are not connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular network. The update also lets you customize the Liquid Glass design of the Lock Screen's clock, set alarms for reminders, use AirPods Live Translation if you live in the EU, and more.
iPadOS 26.2 allows you to drag and drop apps from the App Library, Dock, and Spotlight into Slide Over and tiled views, restoring some multitasking functionality that had been removed in the iPadOS 18 to iPadOS 26 transition.
macOS 26.2 adds an "Edge Light" feature to improve lighting during video calls on a Mac. While you are on a video call, a white border appears around the edges of the screen, mimicking the look of a physical ring light.
watchOS 26.2 and iOS 26.2 have revised Sleep Score ranges:
Very Low: 0-40 (previously 0-29)
Low: 41-60 (previously 30-49)
OK: 61-80 (previously 50-69)
High: 81-95 (previously 70-89)
Very High: 96-100 (previously 90-100)Starting with tvOS 26.2, additional profiles created on the Apple TV no longer require their own separate Apple Account.
If the profile is for a kid, the Apple TV app will only display content with up to a PG rating by default. This essentially means that the Apple TV app now has a dedicated kids mode, which is a long-awaited feature for parents.
The beta train never stops, of course. Apple will likely seed the first betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, macOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 later in December. However, given that Apple's software engineers take time off for the holiday season, do not expect the second betas of each update to arrive until January.
The full-year Apple Music Replay playlist for 2025 should be released this December, along with your personalized listening stats and trends for the year. iPhone users running iOS 26 or later can access the Replay experience natively in the Apple Music app, but it also remains available on the web at replay.music.apple.com.
Monthly playlists are already available for Apple Music Replay in 2025.
Apple will release additional year-end charts and awards this month, across the App Store, Apple Podcasts, and its other services.
Apple's hit film "F1" will be available to watch on the Apple TV streaming service starting Friday, December 12, following its theatrical release earlier this year. The film is already available to purchase or rent through the Apple TV app. In the film, Brad Pitt returns to Formula 1 racing after a 30-year absence, for one last shot at glory.
Apple Arcade is getting five more games on Thursday, December 4, including endless runner Subway Surfers, the world's most downloaded mobile game.
While previous rumors indicated that Apple planned to release new versions of the HomePod mini, Apple TV, and AirTag this year, the odds of that happening still seem quite low by now. Apple has surprised us with a few December product announcements over the years, including AirPods Max in 2020, but keep your expectations very low.
Of course, these are only the things that we know to expect, and Apple could have some other announcements in store this December. Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Tags: Apple Music, Apple Music ReplayRelated Forum: iOS 26This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Cyber Monday: M4 MacBook Air hits new all-time low, plus more Mac deals The Cyber Monday deals have arrived for Apple’s latest and greatest lineup of Macs. We’re tracking solid deals across the board on the Mac mini, and more. Whether you’re tempted by the ultra-slim and cute design of the Mac mini, the portability of the MacBook Air, or the sheer power of the MacBook Pro, there’s something for everyone in this lineup of Mac Cyber Monday sales.
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Best Cyber Monday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monitors, Headphones, and More Cyber Monday is here, and as part of the event we're tracking great discounts on Apple-related accessories. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Cyber Monday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few extras like robot vacuums and more.
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Many of the deals shared below will be found on Amazon, but there are a few other notable sales at sites like Sonos, Sony, Samsung, and others that you'll find in our lists.
Twelve South
Twelve South's big Cyber Monday sale kicked off this week on Amazon, and you can find the year's best prices on BookArc MacBook stands, wireless charging stations, AirFly, and more. Our pick of the sale is the HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station, which can simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, for $59.99, down from $149.99.
MacBook Stands
BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Black) - $19.99, down from $39.99
BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (White) - $19.99, down from $39.99
BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Chrome) - $19.99, down from $36.58
Curve Nano MagSafe Stand - $28.99, down from $34.99
Chargers
HiRise 2 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $39.99, down from $59.99
PowerBug Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger - $39.99, down from $49.99
HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $59.99, down from $149.99
Butterfly 2-in-1 Compact Foldable Wireless Charger - $69.99, down from $99.99
Miscellaneous
PowerCord 30W USB-C Cable - $19.99, down from $29.99
AirFly SE - $25.99, down from $39.99
PlugBug 4-Port Hub - $69.99, down from $119.99
Satechi
FindAll Keychain with Find My - $20.99, down from $29.99
FindAll Wallet Card with Find My - $23.99, down from $34.99
FindAll Luggage Tag with Find My - $30.99, down from $44.99
FindAll Glasses Case with Find My - $33.59, down from $49.99
Sonos
Sonos is hosting its annual Cyber Monday sale, and this year you'll find up to 30 percent off the company's most popular devices. This includes the Arc Ultra soundbar, Move 2 speaker, and more.
UP TO 30% OFFSonos Cyber Monday Sale
All discounts in this sale have been automatically applied, so you don't need to enter a coupon code in order to see the final sale prices. We've collected all of the deals in the list below, but you can also find a few bundle discounts on sale on the Sonos website.
Arc Ultra Soundbar - $879, down from $1,099
Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $349, down from $499
Ray Soundbar - $199, down from $219
Era 100 Speaker - $169, down from $219
Era 300 Speaker - $379, down from $479
Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179
Move 2 Portable Speaker - $399, down from $499
Sub Mini - $399, down from $499
Sub 4 - $719, down from $899
Jackery
Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station - $349.00, down from $499.00
Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator - $1,999.00, down from $4,399.00
Explorer 2000 Plus Kit - $2,799.00, down from $6,499.00
Ecovacs
Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $349.99, down from $699.99
Deebot T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $499.99, down from $699.99
Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $699.99, down from $1,299.99
Sony
Sony is hosting a Cyber Monday sale with savings on the company's best headphones, speakers, sound bars, TVs, photography equipment, and more.
$150 OFFSony WH-1000XM5 Headphones for $249.99
You can get Sony's popular WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for $249.99 during this event, down from $399.99. There are also a few earbuds and other noise canceling headphones on sale with notable discounts, all of which have been applied automatically and do not require any coupon codes.
Be sure to head to Sony's website for the full list of deals. Most devices have an option for free pickup if you live near a Best Buy location that offers local pickup.
Anker
Highlights of Anker's Cyber Monday sale on Amazon include the 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank for $29.99 ($19 off) and the popular 60,000mAh Power Station with Smart Digital Display and Retractable Light for $79.98, down from $149.99.
Nano USB-C 30W Foldable Charger - $11.19, down from $19.99
10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank - $29.99, down from $49.99
Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Headphones - $39.99, down from $79.99
MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger - $57.49, down from $89.99
10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank - $54.99, down from $89.99
140W 4-Port USB-C Charger - $59.99, down from $99.99
Power Station with Lantern - $79.98, down from $149.99
14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock - $319.99, down from $399.99
Beats
Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including a low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for $199.95 in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro 2 is being matched at Best Buy, along with a few other Beats deals.
UP TO 57% OFFBeats Deals on Amazon
This sale also includes major discounts on products like the Beats Pill, which has hit $99.95 on Amazon, down from $149.95. This discount is available in five colors of the Bluetooth speaker.
Additionally, Amazon has the Beats Studio Buds+ for $149.95, down from $169.95. These have up to 9 hours of playback (up to 36 hours with charging case), USB-C, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance.
You'll also find a few steep discounts on over-ear headphones, like the Beats Studio Pro at $169.95, down from $349.99. This is another all-time low price on this pair of Beats headphones.
Beats Studio Buds+ - $149.95, down from $169.95
Beats Pill - $99.95, down from $149.95
Beats Solo 4 - $129.99, down from $199.95
Beats Studio Pro - $169.95, down from $349.99
Powerbeats Pro 2 - $199.95, down from $249.99
Samsung
Samsung's Black Friday sale is now bleeding into Cyber Monday, and you can still find great deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, home appliances, and more.
SITEWIDE DISCOUNTSSamsung Cyber Monday Sale
Highlights from this event include quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including a new all-time low price on The Frame Pro models. You can get the 65-inch The Frame TV for $999.99 ($1,000 off), as well as The Frame Pro for $1,999.00 ($1,200 off).
For even more potential savings, eligible shoppers have the chance to get additional discounts through Samsung offer programs. These programs provide extra discounts for students, military, and employees of select businesses, and they provide up to 30 percent extra savings on Samsung's website, so be sure to check whether you're eligible for any of these programs.
TVs
65-inch The Frame - $999.99, down from $1,999.99 (extra $100 off available through offer programs)
75-inch The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99
85-inch The Frame Pro - $3,299.99, down from $4,299.99 (extra $660 off available through offer programs)
65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99
65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,699.99
77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99
75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,499.99, down from $3,299.99
Monitors and Storage
32-inch Smart Monitor M8 - $389.99, down from $699.99
40-inch Odyssey G7 G75F Curved Monitor - $749.99, down from $1,199.99
49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $899.99, down from $1,799.99
57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Monitor - $1,499.99, down from $2,299.99 (extra $200 off available through offer programs)
55-inch Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99
Appliances
Bespoke Smart Dishwasher - $999.00, down from $1,399.00
Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $1,099.00, down from $1,666.00
4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,699.00, down from $2,999.00
Bespoke All-in-One Combo Washer/Dryer - $1,999.99, down from $3,299.00
Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,399.00, down from $3,499.00
Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,050.00, down from $4,099.00
Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,849.99, down from $4,999.00
Galaxy Products
Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack
Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $700 in instant trade-in credit
Galaxy Z Fold7 - Save up to $1,000
Galaxy Ring - Get up to $150 trade-in credit
Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $300
Galaxy Watch 8 - Save up to $250
Video Games
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - $109.99, down from $149.99
PlayStation Portal - $179.00, down from $199.99
PlayStation DualSense Edge - $169.00, down from $199.99
Meta Quest 3S - $249.99, down from $299.99
PlayStation VR2 Horizon Bundle - $299.00, down from $399.99
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Apple smart display rumors, Matter camera & a new tracking card on HomeKit Insider On this week's episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your host goes over some Matter camera news, the launch of new devices, and hypothesizes on the future of Apple's smart home display.HomeKit Insider PodcastWith the announcement of Matter 1.5 and camera support, we reached out to a few accessory makers to get their take. Multiple companies have pledged support for new and existing cameras over the next several months ahead of CES.Xthings has announced its Ulticam IQ 2 that will be available in December and ship with Matter, even if no platforms support it yet. Aqara has announced some of its cameras will be updated, while new devices will be coming in the first half of 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple says certain iPhone SE, iPad Pro, Apple Watch models now obsolete Apple has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products, with five new additions to the ‘obsolete’ category including the original iPhone SE, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation), and more. Here are the details.
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Turn your M4 Mac mini into a desktop Mac Pro for less than $40 Macworld
Let’s be honest here — we all love the Mac Pro, but no one loves that price, right? Well, what if we told you you could save $120 on a new Mac mini and dress it up to look just like a tiny Mac Pro? And that it’s only going to cost you less than $40?
That’s right, this Cyber Monday find hides your M4 Mac mini in a gorgeous meta case that looks just like a mini Mac Pro with a cheese-grater front, rear-facing ports, and tiny feet. (Sorry, it doesn’t come with wheels.) The Ulanzi QT01 mount rack for the 2024 Mac mini is one of the coolest and cutest things we’ve ever seen. It even has a magnetic front plate that can be removed if you need to access the front-facing USB-C ports.
If you don’t have an M4 Mac mini, this Cyber Monday deal gets you 24GB RAM and a 512GB SSD for $869, a savings of $130, and the best price we’ve seen since the summer. We loved this tiny computer when we gave it a 4-star rating in our review. It’s impressive on its own, but even more so when you pop it into one of these awesome cases.
If you get the whole package, you’ll be paying just over $900, which means you’re still shelling out about seven times less than you would on the Pro. Now that’s a killer deal!
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Best Cyber Monday deals on Apple gear beat Black Friday’s lows Our guide to the best Cyber Monday 2025 deals on Apple products and accessories showcases some prices that are even lower than Black Friday.
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iPad Mini Drops to New All-Time Low Price of $349 for Cyber Monday Amazon and Best Buy have introduced new low prices on the iPad mini 7 for Cyber Monday, starting at $349.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale.
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You can also get the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $449.00 at Best Buy and the 512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $649.00 at Amazon and Best Buy, both $150 discounts and available in multiple colors. These sales are new best-ever prices on the iPad mini 7, beating the prices we saw on Black Friday by about $30.
$150 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $349.00
$150 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $449.00
$150 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $649.00
Deals on cellular models are a bit rarer on Amazon, with one color of the 128GB cellular iPad mini 7 on sale for $499.00 and a few colors of the 256GB cellular iPad mini 7 on sale for $599.00, both $150 off.
You can also pair a new iPad mini with the Apple Pencil Pro for $94.99 on sale right now on Amazon, down from $129.00.
$34 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $94.99
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Apple TV’s top 10 list that drove signups reveals big surprises Apple TV (only $5.99/month for Cyber Monday) is best known for prestige TV shows and movies. But according to a new report covering six months of Apple TV signups this year, it appears sports is a surprisingly strong driver of new subscribers.
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Apple Says Original iPhone SE is Now 'Obsolete' Apple today added the first-generation iPhone SE to its obsolete products list, meaning the device is no longer eligible for repairs, battery replacements, or any other service at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers worldwide.
Apple considers a product to be obsolete once seven years have passed since the company stopped distributing it for sale. The original iPhone SE was discontinued in September 2018, so the device recently crossed that seven-year mark.
The original iPhone SE was released in March 2016. The device's design is largely based on the iPhone 5s, with key specs including a 4-inch display, a Touch ID home button, and an aluminum and glass frame with chamfered edges. However, the original iPhone SE is powered by a newer A9 chip from the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus.
"Everyone who wants a smaller phone is going to love iPhone SE," said Apple's former marketing chief Phil Schiller, in a press release announcing the device.
Apple went on to release second-generation and third-generation iPhone SE models in April 2020 and March 2022, respectively, with both of those devices having a similar design as the iPhone 8. In February 2025, the iPhone SE was entirely discontinued for the foreseeable future, after it was effectively replaced by the iPhone 16e.Tag: Vintage and Obsolete Apple ProductsRelated Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Ukraine SMS Carrier Maintenance – MTS, life:), Kyivstar and TriMob THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 3, 23:00 PST - Dec 4, 09:00 PSTDec 1, 06:40 PSTScheduled - The MTS, life:), Kyivstar and TriMob networks in Ukraine are conducting a planned maintenance from 03 December 2025 at 23:00 PST until 04 December 2025 at 09:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to MTS, life:), Kyivstar and TriMob Ukraine handsets.
Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Beeline THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 3, 13:00 - 16:00 PSTDec 1, 06:28 PSTScheduled - The Beeline network in Russia is conducting a planned maintenance from 03 December 2025 at 13:00 PST until 03 December 2025 at 16:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Beeline Russia handsets.
Cyber Monday alert: Deals slash prices on portable SSDs from Sandisk, Samsung and Kingston Cyber Monday has arrived, and with it come amazing deals on portable SSDs. Upgrade your Mac, iPad or iPhone storage on the cheap.
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We didn’t think AirPods 4 could go any lower than its Black Friday deal but we were wrong Macworld
We didn’t think the AirPods 4 could get a better price than they had on Black Friday, but it seems that Cyber Monday proved us wrong. Head over to Amazon right now because you can get a pair of AirPods 4 with ANC for $99, nearly 50 percent off its MSRP and beating the previous Black Friday low by a buck.
We reviewed the AirPods 4 with ANC and gave them a near-perfect 4.5-star rating. We appreciated the audio quality and battery life, as well as the noise-cancellation without silicon tips,. We concluded that the buds were a great alternative to the AirPods Pro 2 for a lot less money—and that was at their full $179 MSRP.
You’re missing out on some high-end features, such as Hearing Protection and Conversation Boost, but with the same H2 chip as the Airpods Pro 3, you’re getting fantastic audio quality, clear phone calls, and an overall incredible listening experience. Plus, the AirPods 4 have great battery life, with some 5 hours of playtime in your ears and an overall 30 hours with the bundled USB-C charging case.
Frankly, as the AirPods 4 drop to $99, it’s now the best time to grab a pair of these earbuds before the holidays — whether you’re buying a pair for you or someone you really love.
AirPods 4 with ANC are nearly half-off for Cyber MondayBuy now at Amazon
Live now: Best Cyber Monday 2025 iPad deals — iPad 11, M3 iPad Air, M5 iPad Pro Whether you’re hunting for a dependable workhorse, a powerful all-rounder, or a pro-level tablet, the iPad Cyber Monday deals in 2025 can't be beat.
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Get an Apple Watch Series 11 for $329 During Amazon's Cyber Monday Sale Amazon is discounting the Apple Watch Series 11 GPS and cellular models to new record low prices for Cyber Monday, with $70 off select devices. These deals beat the Black Friday discounts we tracked on the Series 11 by about $10.
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You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $329.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $359.00, down from $429.00. You'll find three of the 42mm GPS models on sale at this all-time low price, and four of the 46mm GPS models discounted by $70 in this sale.
$70 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $329.00
$70 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $359.00
If you're shopping for cellular models, you can also find new record low prices on multiple models this week on Amazon. The 42mm cellular Apple Watch Series 11 has hit $429.00, down from $499.00, and the 46mm cellular model has hit $459.00, down from $529.00.
$70 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm Cell) for $429.00
$70 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm Cell) for $459.00
In addition to Series 11 deals, Amazon has big deals on multiple Apple Watch models this week. This includes $50 off Apple Watch SE 3.
Apple Watch SE 3
Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) - $199.00 ($50 off)
Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS) - $229.00 ($50 off)
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Apple and Intel are reportedly set to rekindle their chip partnership Macworld
One of the most significant Apple announcements of recent years was the news, back in 2020, that the entire Mac lineup would transition from Intel processors to ARM-based chips of Apple’s own design. The result of this potentially risky move was a second lease of life for the Mac, and a moderate dip in Intel’s fortunes.
But years after the last Intel Mac transitioned to Apple silicon, the former partners may be looking for a way to rekindle their relationship. On Friday, respected industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo revealed on Twitter/X that Intel is now expected to take on a role within Apple’s processor supply chain within the next two years.
“My latest industry surveys,” he writes, “indicate that visibility on Intel becoming an advanced-node supplier to Apple has recently improved significantly… Apple’s plan is for Intel to begin shipping its lowest-end M processor, utilizing the 18AP advanced node, as early as [the second or third quarter of 2027], but the actual timeline remains contingent on development progress.”
On that timeline, the chips in question could feasibly be the M6 or M7, but clearly, this isn’t a return to the way things were. An advanced-node foundry supplier is a demotion from Intel’s former position as the main supplier of Mac chips. Rather, Intel would now be a manufacturing contract, not one involving design. Apple won’t be using Intel chips. Intel will be supplying Apple with chips of its own design.
In any case, as Kuo points out, this in itself is a relatively minor change for Apple, Intel, and current chip supplier TSMC, because the lowest-end M chip (used in the MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro) is expected to account for only around 15–20 million units in 2026 and 2027. TSMC will still be delivering most of Apple’s chips and all of the high-end ones.
But it may signal intent to make bigger shifts in the future. Apple, Kuo claims, wishes to become less dependent on TSMC, not least because of the risk of tariff activity. (TSMC is based in Taiwan, while Intel is headquartered in California.) And that means Intel could secure more Apple contracts as the Cupertino firm looks to diversity its supply chain and future-proof against political or economic uncertainty.
AirPods Cyber Monday deals: Save on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and much more AirPods deals were some of the best on offer for Black Friday last week. If you missed out, however, we have good news: many of the best AirPods deals are back for Cyber Monday.
It’s incredibly rare, if not unprecedented, that we have such massive savings on Apple’s newest-generation of products. We’re tracking new lows on the just-released AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Max, and more. Plus, we’ve got a killer deal on AirPods Pro 2 as well. It truly doesn’t get better than this folks.
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Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station review: Triple-display, fast-charging USB-C dock Macworld
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Pros
Up to three 4K at 60Hz displays
Informative front display
2x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
3x 100W USB-C ports
2.5Gb Ethernet
140W PD laptop charging
Clock display
Cons
USB-C not Thunderbolt
Underpowered 160W max output
Slower card readers than some
Our Verdict
With the smartest display we’ve seen on a dock, this is a solid choice if you want to connect three displays using dedicated video ports, but the lack of overall power lets down the otherwise appealing three 100W ports. Give it a 240W power supply and we’d rate this dock much higher.
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The Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station (DL7400) is a DisplayLink docking station that brushes aside Apple’s display limitations to enable up to three external monitors via a single cable to the MacBook.
To achieve this you must install free DisplayLink software on your Mac, which is reasonably painless and a one-time setup.
The dock has an impressive 14 ports, including three front-mounted 100W USB-C (more on which later) and a 140W connection to the MacBook—enough to fast-charge a 16-inch MacBook Pro. A future-proof 2.5Gb Ethernet is also included for faster wired network access. It’s not Thunderbolt, but the 10Gbps USB-C is ample bandwidth for most.
At the front is the smartest visual display we’ve seen on a docking station: it shows the output power and data ratings of the dock, MacBook and each port. You can also set it as a handy clock.
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Specs and features
One upstream USB-C port (10Gbps, 140W)
Two USB-C ports (10Gbps, 100W)
One USB-C port (5Gbps, 100W)
Two USB-A ports (5Gbps, 7.5W)
One USB-A port (480Mbps, 4.5W)
Two HDMI 2.1 video ports
One DisplayLink 1.4 video port
Ethernet (2.5Gb)
SD card reader (UHS-I,104MBps)
MicroSD card reader (UHS-I,104MBps)
3.5mm combo Audio jack (front)
160W power supply
This dock connects to the computer via 10Gbps USB-C, rather than the Mac’s faster 40-80Gbps Thunderbolt ports. 10Gbps should be fast enough for most users not replying on ultra-fast external storage devices but if you require the very fastest data-transfer rates you should look for one of the best Thunderbolt docking stations.
The Anker dock’s 10Gbps USB-C connection works seamlessly with the Mac’s Thunderbolt ports, but is not as fast at transferring data. However most Thunderbolt docks can’t support three external displays—in fact only the iVanky FusionDock Max 2 can do so natively (without DisplayLink), although there are DisplayLink-supporting Thunderbolt docks.
The Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink supports four displays for the M4/M5 MacBooks (for the M3 MacBook four displays is possible only while the laptop is shut in Clamshell Mode), with the M1 and M2 MacBooks are limited to three (one at 6K and two at 4K). At the time of writing no DisplayLink dock uses the most recent Thunderbolt 5 standard.
There are six USB ports, with two USB-C offering a data-transfer rate of 10Gbps, the other USB-C and a USB-A at 5Gbps, and two weaker 480Mbps USB-A.
None of the three “downstream” USB-C ports at the front support video and so are used to connect other devices such as medium-speed hard drives. The USB-A ports can be used for a mouse and keyboard if you don’t use wireless versions, older devices or flash drives. Having your always-on storage devices hanging out the front of a dock isn’t ideal from a tidiness point of view, but the space at the back is reserved for the three dedicated video ports. If possible it would be a better choice to swap the two USB-A for the more powerful USB-C.
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Triple video options
Natively (without the need for third-party software) these are the strict limits for M-series Macs, which can be fixed using a DisplayLink dock such as this:
M1 MacBook Air, M2 MacBook Air and M2 MacBook Pro: Maximum one external display.
M3 MacBook Air, M3 MacBook Air and M3 MacBook Pro: Maximum two external displays if MacBook lid is closed.
M2 Pro MacBook Pro and M3 Pro MacBook Pro: Maximum two external displays.
M4 MacBook Air, M4 MacBook Pro, M4 Pro MacBook Pro and M5 MacBook Pro: Maximum two external displays.
M2 Max MacBook Pro, M3 Max MacBook Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro: Maximum four external displays.
Those limitations are tossed aside by Installing the free DisplayLink software that gives you the possibility to add up to three displays with the Anker Prime 14-in-1 DisplayLink Docking Station. Elsewhere we have more information on DisplayLink and how to connect multiple screens to an M1, M2 or M3 MacBook.
DisplayLink uses clever compression technology to get around Apple’s built-in display limitations that don’t allow the MST (Multi-Stream Transport) technology that lets Windows PCs run up to four displays with ease without the need for extra software.
Installing DisplayLink on your Mac isn’t difficult. Anker has an updated link with instructions. Mac users must enable Screen Recording in System Settings >Privacy & Security. “Screen Recording” sounds concerning but, don’t worry, there’s no privacy risk. The macOS requires this permission for DisplayLink to access pixels and render mirrored or extended displays over USB. No data or information is collected, and your privacy is strictly protected.
While some DisplayLink docks support up to four displays—the Plugable UD-7400PD is unmatched at supporting five screens—the Anker Prime’s three will be more than enough for most people. If you need only two displays, it’s still a solid solution, with the option to add a third if required. Because it relies on dedicated video ports, users who want only two monitors will be wasting one of the available ports.
The front USB-C ports don’t support video output, being limited to charging and data transfer only, so you must use the three video ports at the back to connect to external monitors. There are two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4.
Foundry
Most users will want to have the external screens showing a different image on each in what is known as Extended Mode, but you can also set the external screens to show the same image, which can be useful for meetings, classrooms or public viewing.
For all three displays the two HDMI ports support 4K at 60Hz, and the DisplayPort capable of 8K at 60Hz.
Two-monitor configurations will be either both at 4K/60Hz or one at 4K/60Hz plus the other at 8K/60Hz.
The HDMI ports don’t support 5K or 6K resolutions but do support 8K monitors at 30Hz when only one display is connected, although you’d probably choose to use the DisplayPort at 8K/60Hz.
One downside to DisplayLink worth noting is that it doesn’t support HDCP (copy-protected) content playback from streaming services such as Netflix, Prime Video, iTunes and Disney+ and even YouTube TV, including on the computer’s own built-in screen. This is true of all DisplayLink docks and not just this one.
Illusion of power
This dock has an impressive armory of charging ports at the front, including an almost unprecedented three 100W USB-C ports. The three legacy USB-A ports at the back are puny in power terms with a possible output of just 4.5W, but that’s quite normal for the legacy format.
Also at the back is the upstream/host connection that can passthrough 140W to the MacBook, which is as fast as it gets. So far, so great.
The three 100W ports gives you options but the overall total power output of the dock is just 160W. If the upstream port is at full throttle to the laptop, a mere 20W is available for all the other ports.
Having three 100W ports is therefore surely overkill without more available power for the dock as a whole. The dock doesn’t come with an external power supply unit (PSU) and comes instead with a cable that plugs straight into a power socket, but inside the dock must reside something that limits the potential power coming out. The highest PSU we’ve seen on a dock is CalDigit’s 330W PSU on its TS5 Plus dock and some others do reach 240W, with 180W as the average for docking stations. With Anker’s established reputation in the charging market and the an unmatched three 100W ports, this lack of overall power from the dock is surprising, and rather disappointing.
It is all the more surprising given than its stablemate, the Anker 6-port Prime Charger uses a similar power connection and has a total output of 250W in a body a third the size of the dock. Obviously it lacks the dock’s great video functionality but it proves that the power can get in, just not out.
There’s enough power to fast-charge an iPhone or iPad at the same times as powering the MacBook but why offer three 100W ports and a 140W upstream connection on a 160W dock?
Simon Jary
LAN of opportunity
If you want to connect to a wired network for a more stable and faster connection than that offered by Wi-Fi this dock is equipped with a 2.5Gb Ethernet (2.5GbE) port, which represents a theoreticsal 2.5x the speed of regular Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE). Such speedier network connections are fast becoming the norm for modern docks even if take-up in the real world is not yet widespread.
To get the full benefit of the 2.5x speed boost your network needs to be at least 2.5GbE—but even if your network is still rated at Gigabit Ethernet the faster variants are backwards compatible. This means the dock is ready for you when your home or office network does catch up.
Card readers
There are two card readers—one SD and one microSD—for adding inexpensive portable storage, although they are rated at a relatively slow 104MBps compared to the 312MBps card readers found on many other docks (or the 250MBps reader on the MacBook Pro). If you’re not in a blind hurry to get data off the cards and into your Mac, this doesn’t matter but you probably wouldn’t want to run files from your cards at that speed.
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Design and display
The Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station is a good-looking horizontal aluminum case that measures 7.7 x 3.6 x 1.9 inches (19.5 x 9.2 x 4.7cm).
Where this dock differs from most is its informative front smart display showing real-time connection status, resolution, and refresh rate signals for HDMI and DP ports. The color display measures 2.05 x 0.85 inches (5.2 x 2.2cm).
Simon Jary
You control the display using the side-mounted knob (pictured above), which also works as the dock’s power button.
The information is probably more than most users require but it is useful with the three powerful USB-C ports—except for the fact that they are weakened by the dock’s below-average power supply.
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Dock Manager
You can download the Anker Dock Manager desktop application that allows you to manage the dock (and other supported Anker devices), update firmware and troubleshoot issues using the built-in support and feedback tools.
The app also allows you to see basic display configuration settings and the same real-time port charging status, HDMI/DisplayPort connection details, and network status that is possible from the smart display.
Simon Jary
Price
The Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station is reasonably priced at $299.99 / £299.99.
If you prefer Thunderbolt connections or require four external displays, consider the Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Docking Station with DisplayLink. If you need five external displays you need to get your hands on the Plugable UD-7400PD Docking Station.
If you need only two or even three external displays, you can also look at our other recommended DisplayLink docks for cheaper options.
Should you buy the Anker Prime 14-in-1 Triple Display DisplayLink Docking Station?
The Anker Prime Docking Station offers up to three external displays at appealing resolutions and refresh rates, which should be more than enough for mere mortals, plus a generous six USB ports and a fast wired network connection.
We like the smart display and 2.5Gb Ethernet but in other areas the dock’s specs look under-powered. We’d be more enthusiastic about the three 100W USB-C ports if the dock’s power supply offered more than 160W in total. The 140W to the MacBook is top end but you simply can’t run all the ports at max power or anywhere close at the same time.
This dock is a solid choice if you want to connect three displays using dedicated video ports, but the lack of overall power makes the other attractive elements—three 100W ports and smart display—almost redundant. Give it a decent 240W power output and we’d rate this dock much higher.
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Samsung Cyber Monday Event Has Year's Best Prices on The Frame TV, Gaming Monitors, and More Samsung's Black Friday sale is now bleeding into Cyber Monday, and you can still find great deals on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, home appliances, and more.
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Highlights from this event include quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including a new all-time low price on The Frame Pro models. You can get the 65-inch The Frame TV for $999.99 ($1,000 off), as well as The Frame Pro for $1,999.00 ($1,200 off).
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Other deals include savings on monitors like the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 for $389.99 ($310 off), the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor for $899.99 ($900 off), and more. We're also tracking big markdowns on home appliances including refrigerators and washer/dryers, and a few Galaxy device discounts.
Samsung's new Galaxy XR headset also has a few notable offers during this event, including up to $1,140 in savings with the Explorer Pack. This features various content at no extra cost with the purchase of the Galaxy XR, like one year of YouTube Premium, one year of Google AI Pro, and more.
For even more potential savings, eligible shoppers have the chance to get additional discounts through Samsung offer programs. These programs provide extra discounts for students, military, and employees of select businesses, and they provide up to 30 percent extra savings on Samsung's website, so be sure to check whether you're eligible for any of these programs.
TVs
65-inch The Frame - $999.99, down from $1,999.99 (extra $100 off available through offer programs)
75-inch The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99
85-inch The Frame Pro - $3,299.99, down from $4,299.99 (extra $660 off available through offer programs)
65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99
65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,699.99
77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99
75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,499.99, down from $3,299.99
Monitors and Storage
32-inch Smart Monitor M8 - $389.99, down from $699.99
40-inch Odyssey G7 G75F Curved Monitor - $749.99, down from $1,199.99
49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $899.99, down from $1,799.99
57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 Monitor - $1,499.99, down from $2,299.99 (extra $200 off available through offer programs)
55-inch Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99
Appliances
Bespoke Smart Dishwasher - $999.00, down from $1,399.00
Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $1,099.00, down from $1,666.00
4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,699.00, down from $2,999.00
Bespoke All-in-One Combo Washer/Dryer - $1,999.99, down from $3,299.00
Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,399.00, down from $3,499.00
Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,050.00, down from $4,099.00
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Galaxy Products
Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack
Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $700 in instant trade-in credit
Galaxy Z Fold7 - Save up to $1,000
Galaxy Ring - Get up to $150 trade-in credit
Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $300
Galaxy Watch 8 - Save up to $250
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The Apple Watch Ultra 3 gets best discount ever for Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale Macworld
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 has barely been on shelves for two months, but we’re already seeing a fantastic Cyber Monday deal: You can get the Ultra 3 for $699 at Amazon right now, an impressive $100 discount on its $799 MSRP.
The Ultra 3 is a huge step up from its predecessor, featuring a larger screen and a longer-lasting battery that will keep you going for up to 42 hours, which is absolutely killer for an Apple Watch. The device also features a rugged titanium build that will still look elegant on your wrist when you’re out and about town. For when you go off the beaten path, you’ll love the fact that it comes with features like satellite SOS, 5G connectivity, and a larger, more vibrant display.
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Master Pollo AI Video Generator: How to Create Videos from Image and Text Macworld
Video creation has never been easier. Whether you’re a content creator scrambling to keep up with TikTok trends or a marketer in need of quick product demos, AI video generators are becoming your new best friend.
The global AI video market is booming—hitting $716.8 million this year and projected to grow at 20% annually, according to Fortune Business Insights.
Pollo AI is leading the charge with its powerful video generator that turns text prompts or static images into dynamic videos using top models like Google Veo 3.1, Sora 2, and its own Pollo 2.0.
If you want to skip the learning curve and start creating videos today, here’s exactly how to do it.
What is Pollo AI’s video generator?
Pollo AI video generator is a creative hub that makes video production feel effortless.
The video generator comes in two flavors:
Text to video AI, where you describe a scene and it builds a full clip from words alone.
Image to video AI, which animates your existing photos or artwork into motion.
Powered by cutting-edge models, it handles everything from short social clips to longer story-driven videos.
No need for cameras, actors, or hours in editing suites—just your imagination and a few clicks. It’s especially handy if you’re into quick content for TikTok, YouTube, or marketing.
Step-by-step guide: using Pollo AI video generator
Start by accessing the Pollo AI Video Generator section on the dashboard, or navigate directly to the Image to Video AI interface or the Text to Video AI interface.
How to use image to video AI
Got a photo or graphic? This mode breathes life into it, turning stills into animated sequences. Great for enhancing existing assets.
Pollo AI
Upload Your Image and Pick a Model:
Drag in your photo or artwork (supports JPG, PNG, etc.).
Choose a model like Sora 2 for a realistic result, or Pollo 2.0 for fast and cinematic video creations.
Add Prompt Instructions (optional):
Describe how the image should move.
For example, if it’s a landscape photo, prompt: “Animate the waves crashing gently on the shore, add a flying bird.” Keep it focused on actions, transitions, and effects.
Set Preferences:
Adjust video duration, aspect ratio, and select audio generation option as needed.
Generate and Export:
Click “Create” and give it 15-45 seconds. Watch the preview, then download or edit further if needed.
How to use text to video AI
This is ideal if you have a story or idea but no visuals ready. It turns descriptive text into complete videos.
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Pick Your Model:
Pollo AI provides brief descriptions of various models to help you quickly find the right one.
If you’re unsure, try a few to discover your favorite.
Enter Your Prompt:
Type a detailed description of the video. Include elements like style (e.g., animated or live-action) and mood. Be specific for better results.
Pollo AI suggests prompts if you’re stuck, pulling from trending ideas like product demos or travel vlogs.
Customize Settings:
Tweak aspect ratio (e.g., 9:16 for vertical shorts) and video length.
Use negative prompts to avoid issues, like “no shaky camera” or “no distorted faces.”
Create and Review:
Hit “Create,” and wait 20-60 seconds (depending on length). Preview the video right in the browser.
If it’s spot on, download it (free tier has a watermark) or share to socials. Not quite right? Regenerate with tweaks.
Why choose Pollo AI for video generation?
In a sea of AI tools, Pollo AI stands out for being practical and versatile. Here’s why it’s worth your time:
All-in-one creative suite
Pollo AI goes beyond videos—it’s your go-to for everything creative.
Sure, the video generator rocks with text-to-video AI and image-to-video AI for seamless clip creation, but pair it with the AI image generator for custom visuals.
Need more? Dive into AI avatar tools for personalized spokespeople, an AI short video generator for quick social bites, or even an AI video editor to polish outputs with cuts, effects, and text overlays.
No app-switching; just one platform for your workflow.
Rich effects library to unleash your creativity
Pollo AI offers a rich library of special effects that’s a playground for creative exploration.
The library caters to diverse needs—from playful effects that add personality to people and animals, to professionally crafted tools designed for product marketing.
Showcase your products with purpose using targeted effects like AI Xmas Girl Product Ad or AI Chasing Products to create eye-catching demos.
These marketing-focused tools help you achieve promotional goals without the need for a professional studio or expensive equipment.
Top-notch models and quality
Pollo AI gives you access to an impressive lineup of industry-leading tools all in one place.
For video, you’ll find leading models like Runway AI, Hailuo AI, Kling AI, and Google Veo.
For top-tier image generation, Pollo AI offers Nano Banana, Midjourney, Flux AI, and GPT-4o, allowing you to create stunning visuals before animating them.
Access this wealth of resources to experiment with powerful tools and effortlessly deliver exceptional results within a seamless creative environment.
Conclusion
Using Pollo AI’s video generator is a simple process. Just select a mode, create your prompt, customize the settings, and generate.
For striking results, try using models like Google Veo 3.1, Sora 2, or Kling AI. Don’t hesitate to generate a few times—later attempts often work best. With the technology evolving quickly, it’s a great time to try it out.
Visit Pollo AI to start creating your own videos. See where your creativity takes you.
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Here Are the Four MacBooks Apple Is Expected to Launch Next Year 2026 could be a bumper year for Apple's Mac lineup, with the company expected to announce as many as four separate MacBook launches. Rumors suggest Apple will court both ends of the consumer spectrum, with more affordable options for students and feature-rich premium lines for users that seek the highest specifications from a laptop.
Below is a breakdown of what we're expecting over the next 12 months from Apple's multi-pronged MacBook offering. Got your eye on a particular model? Let us know in the comments what you're most looking forward to.
Low-Cost MacBook
Apple is preparing to enter the low-cost laptop market for the first time by developing a budget MacBook aimed at luring away customers from Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new device is said to be designed for students, businesses, and casual users, and will target people who mainly browse the web, work on documents, or dabble in light media editing.
The new MacBook is said to have a 13-inch display, similar to but slightly smaller than the MacBook Air, and will feature an ultra-thin, lightweight design with a lower-end LCD display. According to reputable industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is said to be using its A18 Pro chip to power the machine. The A18 Pro chip debuted in the iPhone 16 Pro last year and is around 40% slower than Apple's latest M4 chip, but its multi-core CPU performance is virtually identical to the M1 chip in the 2020 MacBook Air, and it even outperforms the M1 chip for graphics.
The A18 Pro chip lacks Thunderbolt support, so the new MacBook would likely be equipped with regular USB-C ports. The current 13-inch MacBook Air starts at $999 in the U.S., so the new MacBook would likely have a starting price of between $699 and $899. The more-affordable MacBook could also come in some fun new colors like Silver, Blue, Pink, and Yellow.
MacBook Pro With M5 Pro and M5 Max
Apple is going to refresh the rest of the MacBook Pro lineup with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in early 2026, having already updated its base 14-inch MacBook Pro with a standard M5 chip in October. The M5 series is based on TSMC's third-generation 3-nanometer technology. Based on improvements to the base MacBook Pro with M5 chip, faster SSD performance and higher memory bandwith are also likely for the high-end models. No other major changes are expected, with Apple holding over a completely refreshed design until the M6 models.
If Apple retains current pricing levels, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 Pro chip will start at $1,999, while the 16-inch model with M5 Pro chip will start at $2,399. For the M5 Max equivalents, prices could start at $3,199 for the 14-inch model, and $3,499 for the 16-inch machine.
M5 MacBook Air
While the M4 MacBook Air model isn't exactly old, attention is already turning to its successor. The M5 series is reportedly being manufactured using TSMC's advanced 3-nanometer process technology, and we have some idea of what to expect in terms of performance, thanks to the recently released M5 iPad Pro: benchmarks show single-core scores around 4,133 and multi-core scores around 15,437. That's roughly a 12-15% jump over the current M4 iPad Pro in both categories. As for graphics performance, the M5 chip appears to have up to a 36% faster GPU compared to the M4 chip.
The benchmark suggests Apple has focused on modest clock speed increases and core-level efficiency improvements for the M5 chip, rather than an architecture overhaul. In other words, the M5 will be similar to the step-wise performance upgrade from M3 to M4. Expect 10-15% faster CPU speeds, a slightly more powerful GPU, and better efficiency, potentially leading to even longer battery life.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple plans to roll out M5 versions of the MacBook Air in the first quarter of 2026. Based on previous spring refreshes, this suggests a likely March 2026 window. As for pricing, we expect it to remain stable, with the base model sticking with the current entry-level $999 price.
MacBook Pro With Touch-Screen OLED Display
Apple is reportedly developing a completely new version of the MacBook Pro packed with next-generation hardware features. The redesigned models are expected to boast M6 chips, which could adopt a completely new packaging based on TSMC's 2nm process that allows components such as the CPU, GPUs, DRAM, and Neural Engine to be more tightly integrated.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple is readying OLED technology for these models. Compared to current MacBook Pro models that use mini-LED screens, the benefits of OLED technology would include increased brightness, higher contrast ratio with deeper blacks, improved power efficiency for longer battery life, and more. In addition, Gurman reports that the new machines will also have "thinner and lighter frames." Apple is apparently focusing on delivering the thinnest possible device without compromising on battery life or major new features.
The redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are also expected to have a hole-punch camera at the top of the display, rather than the notch we've become accustomed to. Gurman says that the design "leaves a display area around the sensor... similar in concept to the Dynamic Island on the iPhone."
Apple's first OLED MacBook Pro will also feature a touch screen display, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The claim has since been corroborated by Gurman, noting that the touch-screen MacBook Pro will retain a full trackpad and keyboard.
Research firm Omdia says Apple is "highly likely" to introduce new MacBook Pros featuring OLED displays next year, while Gurman has said the new OLED machines are being readied for late 2026 or early 2027. It would be unusual for Apple to introduce two MacBook Pro refreshes in the same year, but there is precedent for it: Apple updated the MacBook Pro lineup twice in 2023, first with M2 Pro/M2 Max chips in January and then with M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max chips in late October.
Due to the pricier components, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are expected to cost a few hundred dollars more than current versions. Today's models with high-end chips start at $1,999 for the 14-inch version and $2,499 for the 16-inch one.This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
India demands Apple preinstall government security app onto iPhones India is continuing to pressure Apple into preloading locally sold iPhone units with state-backed apps, something Apple has been keen to resist.Mumbai, IndiaIndia's Ministry of Communications issued a directive on November 28, ordering Apple and other smartphone producers to preload an app onto new iPhones sold in the country. The order, affecting Apple as well as Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi, will require a state-owned cyber security app to be preinstalled and be unable to be removed at all.The order, first reported by Reuters, requires Apple and others to have the Sanchar Saathi app preinstalled on new mobile devices within 90 days. The order applies to both manufactured iPhones and those still being produced, with India demanding it be installed by software updates as well. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Vulnerability Summary for the Week of November 24, 2025 High Vulnerabilities
PrimaryVendor -- Product
Description
Published
CVSS Score
Source Info
Patch Info
0x4m4--HexStrike AI
By providing a command-line argument starting with a semi-colon ; to an API endpoint created by the EnhancedCommandExecutor class of the HexStrike AI MCP server, the resultant composed command is executed directly in the context of the MCP server's normal privilege; typically, this is root. There is no attempt to sanitize these arguments in the default configuration of this MCP server at the affected version (as of commit 2f3a5512 in September of 2025).
2025-11-30
9.1
CVE-2025-35028
https://takeonme.org/gcves/GCVE-1337-2025-00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000111111111111111111111111000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000011
AMD--AMD Prof
Improper return value within AMD uProf can allow a local attacker to bypass KSLR, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality or availability.
2025-11-24
7.1
CVE-2025-48510
https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-9019.html
AMD--Xilinx Run Time (XRT)
Improper input validation within the XOCL driver may allow a local attacker to generate an integer overflow condition, potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality or availability.
2025-11-24
8
CVE-2025-52538
https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-8014.html
AMD--Xilinx Run Time (XRT)
Inadequate lock protection within Xilinx Run time may allow a local attacker to trigger a Use-After-Free condition potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality or availability
2025-11-24
7.3
CVE-2025-0003
https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-8014.html
AMD--Xilinx Run Time (XRT)
Improper input validation within the XOCL driver may allow a local attacker to generate an integer overflow condition, potentially resulting in crash or denial of service.
2025-11-24
7.3
CVE-2025-0005
https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-8014.html
AMD--Xilinx Run Time (XRT)
A buffer overflow with Xilinx Run Time Environment may allow a local attacker to read or corrupt data from the advanced extensible interface (AXI), potentially resulting in loss of confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability.
2025-11-24
7.3
CVE-2025-52539
https://www.amd.com/en/resources/product-security/bulletin/AMD-SB-8014.html
ASR--Lapwing_Linux
Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in ASR1903ASR3901 in ASR Lapwing_Linux on Linux (nr_fw modules). This vulnerability is associated with program files Code/nr_fw/DLP/src/NrCgi.C. This issue affects Lapwing_Linux: before 2025/11/26.
2025-11-26
7.4
CVE-2025-13735
https://www.asrmicro.com/en/goods/psirt?cid=41
blubrry--PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry
The Blubrry PowerPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 11.15.2. This is due to the plugin validating file extensions but not halting execution when validation fails in the 'powerpress_edit_post' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
2025-11-27
8.8
CVE-2025-13536
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/d420ee49-e7b3-43d8-a263-8a93abd1133c?source=cvehttps://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/powerpress/tags/11.14.1/powerpressadmin.php#L3068https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/powerpress/tags/11.14.1/powerpressadmin.php#L3012https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/powerpress/tags/11.14.1/powerpressadmin.php#L2368https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3402635/
Chanjet--CRM
A vulnerability has been found in Chanjet CRM up to 20251106. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file /tools/upgradeattribute.php. The manipulation of the argument gblOrgID leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
2025-11-30
7.3
CVE-2025-13788
VDB-333792 | Chanjet CRM upgradeattribute.php sql injectionVDB-333792 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)Submit #690084 | Chanjet CRM V1.0 SQL Injectionhttps://github.com/Bellingham-max/CVE/issues/1
code-projects--COVID Tracking System
A vulnerability was detected in code-projects COVID Tracking System 1.0. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /login.php. The manipulation of the argument code results in sql injection. The attack may be performed from remote. The exploit is now public and may be used.
2025-11-24
7.3
CVE-2025-13585
VDB-333349 | code-projects COVID Tracking System login.php sql injectionVDB-333349 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)Submit #699840 | code-projects COVID Tracking System V1.0 SQL Injectionhttps://github.com/beamyou/CVE/issues/4https://code-projects.org/
code-projects--Jonnys Liquor
A security flaw has been discovered in code-projects Jonnys Liquor 1.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /detail.php of the component GET Parameter Handler. Performing manipulation of the argument Product results in sql injection. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been released to the public and may be exploited.
2025-11-24
7.3
CVE-2025-13582
VDB-333346 | code-projects Jonnys Liquor GET Parameter detail.php sql injectionVDB-333346 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)Submit #699554 | code-projects Jonnys Liquor 1.0 /detail.php SQL injectionhttps://github.com/rassec2/dbcve/issues/5https://code-projects.org/
code-projects--Library System
A vulnerability has been found in code-projects Library System 1.0. This affects an unknown function of the file /index.php of the component Login. The manipulation of the argument Username leads to sql injection. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
2025-11-24
7.3
CVE-2025-13578
VDB-333342 | code-projects Library System Login index.php sql injectionVDB-333342 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)Submit #699536 | code-projects Library System 1.0 index.php SQL Injectionhttps://github.com/rassec2/dbcve/issues/4https://code-projects.org/
code-projects--Question Paper Generator
A weakness has been identified in code-projects Question Paper Generator 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file /signupscript.php of the component POST Parameter Handler. Executing manipulation of the argument Fname can lead to sql injection. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit has been made available to the public and could be exploited.
2025-11-24
7.3
CVE-2025-13583
VDB-333347 | code-projects Question Paper Generator POST Parameter signupscript.php sql injectionVDB-333347 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, TTP, IOA)Submit #699591 | code-projects question paper 1.0 /signupscript.php SQL Injectionhttps://github.com/rassec2/dbcve/issues/6https://code-projects.org/
cursor--cursor
Improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command ('command injection') in Cursor allows an unauthorized attacker to execute commands that are outside of those specified in the allowlist, resulting in arbitrary code execution.
2025-11-26
9.8
CVE-2025-62354
https://hiddenlayer.com/sai_security_advisor/2025-11-cursor/
Dassault Systmes--DELMIA Service Process Engineer
A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Service Items Management in DELMIA Service Process Engineer on Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2025x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in user's browser session.
2025-11-24
8.7
CVE-2025-10555
https://www.3ds.com/trust-center/security/security-advisories/cve-2025-10555
Dassault Systmes--ENOVIA Product Manager
A stored Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Requirements in ENOVIA Product Manager from Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2023x through Release 3DEXPERIENCE R2025x allows an attacker to execute arbitrary script code in user's browser session.
2025-11-24
8.7
CVE-2025-10554
https://www.3ds.com/trust-center/security/security-advisories/cve-2025-10554
DirectoryThemes--Tiger
The Tiger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 101.2.1. This is due to the 'paypal-submit.php' file not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'administrator' role during registration and gain administrator access to the site.
2025-11-27
9.8
CVE-2025-13675
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4750b57e-7d8d-49d7-bbbf-46483eb97bd9?source=cvehttps://themeforest.net/item/tiger-social-network-theme-for-companies-professionals/16203995
DirectoryThemes--Tiger
The Tiger theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 101.2.1. This is due to the plugin allowing a user to update the user role through the $user- >set_role() function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to elevate their privileges to that of an administrator.
2025-11-27
8.8
CVE-2025-13680
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/645f60ad-c8e5-47ec-94f1-960de4ef7838?source=cvehttps://themeforest.net/item/tiger-social-network-theme-for-companies-professionals/16203995
Eaton--Eaton Galileo Software
Improper input sanitization in the file archives upload functionality of Eaton Galileo software allows traversing paths which could lead into an attacker with local access to execute unauthorized code or commands. This security issue has been fixed in the latest version of Galileo which is available on the Eaton download center.
2025-11-27
7.3
CVE-2025-59890
https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/company/news-insights/cybersecurity/security-bulletins/etn-va-2025-1024.pdf
Elated Themes--FindAll Listing
The FindAll Listing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.5. This is due to the 'findall_listing_user_registration_additional_params' function not restricting what user roles a user can register with. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to supply the 'administrator' role during registration and gain administrator access to the site. Note: The vulnerability can only be exploited if the FindAll Membership plugin is also activated, because user registration is in that plugin.
2025-11-27
9.8
CVE-2025-13538
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/14981949-271c-4f98-a6a1-b00619f1436d?source=cvehttps://themeforest.net/item/findall-business-directory-theme/24415962
Elated Themes--FindAll Membership
The FindAll Membership plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Authentication Bypass in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.4. This is due to the plugin not properly logging in a user with the data that was previously verified through the 'findall_membership_check_facebook_user' and the 'findall_membership_check_google_user' functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to log in as administrative users, as long as they have an existing account on the site which can easily be created by default through the temp user functionality, and access to the administrative user's email.
2025-11-27
9.8
CVE-2025-13539
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/a856a96a-68d2-462d-b523-840668980807?source=cvehttps://themeforest.net/item/findall-business-directory-theme/24415962
factionsecurity--faction
FACTION is a PenTesting Report Generation and Collaboration Framework. Prior to version 1.7.1, an extension execution path in Faction's extension framework permits untrusted extension code to execute arbitrary system commands on the server when a lifecycle hook is invoked, resulting in remote code execution (RCE) on the host running Faction. Due to a missing authentication check on the /portal/AppStoreDashboard endpoint, an attacker can access the extension management UI and upload a malicious extension without any authentication, making this vulnerability exploitable by unauthenticated users. This issue has been patched in version 1.7.1.
2025-11-26
9.7
CVE-2025-66022
https://github.com/factionsecurity/faction/security/advisories/GHSA-xr72-2g43-586whttps://github.com/factionsecurity/faction/commit/c6389f1c76175b7c1c68d1a87b389311b16c62c3
fugue-project--fugue
Fugue is a unified interface for distributed computing that lets users execute Python, Pandas, and SQL code on Spark, Dask, and Ray with minimal rewrites. In version 0.9.2 and prior, there is a remote code execution vulnerability by pickle deserialization via FlaskRPCServer. The Fugue framework implements an RPC server system for distributed computing operations. In the core functionality of the RPC server implementation, I found that the _decode() function in fugue/rpc/flask.py directly uses cloudpickle.loads() to deserialize data without any sanitization. This creates a remote code execution vulnerability when malicious pickle data is processed by the RPC server. The vulnerability exists in the RPC communication mechanism where the client can send arbitrary serialized Python objects that will be deserialized on the server side, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the victim's machine. This issue has been patched via commit 6f25326.
2025-11-25
8.8
CVE-2025-62703
https://github.com/fugue-project/fugue/security/advisories/GHSA-xv5p-fjw5-vrj6https://github.com/fugue-project/fugue/commit/6f25326779fd1f528198098d6287c5a863176fc0
geoserver--geoserver
GeoServer is an open source server that allows users to share and edit geospatial data. From version 2.26.0 to before 2.26.2 and before 2.25.6, an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability was identified. The application accepts XML input through a specific endpoint /geoserver/wms operation GetMap. However, this input is not sufficiently sanitized or restricted, allowing an attacker to define external entities within the XML request. This issue has been patched in GeoServer 2.25.6, GeoServer 2.26.3, and GeoServer 2.27.0.
2025-11-25
8.2
CVE-2025-58360
https://github.com/geoserver/geoserver/security/advisories/GHSA-fjf5-xgmq-5525https://osgeo-org.atlassian.net/browse/GEOS-11682
GitLab--GitLab
GitLab has remediated an issue in GitLab CE/EE affecting all versions from 17.10 before 18.4.5, 18.5 before 18.5.3, and 18.6 before 18.6.1 that could have allowed an unauthenticated user to cause a Denial of Service condition by sending specifically crafted requests containing malicious JSON payloads.
2025-11-26
7.5
CVE-2025-12571
GitLab Issue #579168HackerOne Bug Bounty Report #3362239
GL-Inet--GL-AXT1800
A firmware downgrade vulnerability exists in the OTA Update functionality of GL-Inet GL-AXT1800 4.7.0. A specially crafted .tar file can lead to a firmware downgrade. An attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack to trigger this vulnerability.
2025-11-24
8.3
CVE-2025-44018
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2025-2230
HCL Software--iNotes
HCL iNotes is susceptible to a Reflected Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can specially craft a URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site and/or steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
2025-11-25
8.1
CVE-2025-0248
https://support.hcl-software.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0127032
Huawei--HarmonyOS
Permission control vulnerability in the memory management module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect confidentiality.
2025-11-28
9.3
CVE-2025-64314
https://consumer.huawei.com/cn/support/bulletinlaptops/2025/11/
Huawei--HarmonyOS
Permission control vulnerability in the Settings module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
2025-11-28
8.4
CVE-2025-58302
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/11/
Huawei--HarmonyOS
UAF vulnerability in the screen recording framework module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.
2025-11-28
8.4
CVE-2025-58303
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/11/
Huawei--HarmonyOS
Permission control vulnerability in the distributed component. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect service confidentiality.
2025-11-28
8
CVE-2025-58310
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/11/
Huawei--HarmonyOS
Vulnerability of improper criterion security check in the call module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may cause features to perform abnormally.
2025-11-28
7.3
CVE-2025-58308
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/11/
Huawei--HarmonyOS
DoS vulnerability in the video-related system service module. Impact: Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect availability.
2025-11-28
7.3
CVE-2025-58316
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/bulletin/2025/11/
Janitza--UMG 96-PA
An unauthenticated remote attacker can send a specially crafted Modbus read command to the device which leads to a denial of service.
2025-11-24
7.5
CVE-2025-41729
https://certvde.com/de/advisories/VDE-2025-094
kiteworks--security-advisories
Kiteworks MFT orchestrates end-to-end file transfer workflows. Prior to version 9.1.0, a bug in Kiteworks MFT could cause under certain circumstances that a user's active session would not properly time out due to inactivity. This issue has been patched in version 9.1.0.
2025-11-29
7.1
CVE-2025-53896
https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-23h2-3jj8-58hm
kiteworks--security-advisories
Kiteworks MFT orchestrates end-to-end file transfer workflows. Prior to version 9.1.0, the back-end of Kiteworks MFT is vulnerable to an incorrectly specified destination in a communication channel which allows an attacker with administrative privileges on the system under certain circumstances to intercept upstream communication which could lead to an escalation of privileges. This issue has been patched in version 9.1.0.
2025-11-29
7.2
CVE-2025-53899
https://github.com/kiteworks/security-advisories/security/advisories/GHSA-5gx5-vcpp-8cr5
Logpoint--SIEM
An issue was discovered in Logpoint before 7.7.0. Insufficient input validation and a lack of output escaping in multiple components leads to a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2025-11-27
8.5
CVE-2025-66359
https://servicedesk.logpoint.com/hc/en-us/articles/29158899698333-XSS-Vulnerability-due-to-insufficient-input-validation
Mattermost--Mattermost
Mattermost versions 10.12.x
iPad mini 7 plunges to $349 for Cyber Monday, lowest price ever The lowest price on record for Apple's iPad mini 7 is here for Cyber Monday, as Amazon slashes the popular tablet to $349.Grab the lowest iPad mini 7 price on record for Cyber Monday - Image credit: AppleAn iPad price war is in effect this Cyber Monday, and we're following the steepest discount on record for the iPad mini 7. Save $150 on multiple capacities, with a starting price of $349.Buy iPad mini 7 for $349 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Netflix Kills Casting From Its Mobile App to Most Modern TVs Netflix has quietly removed the ability to cast content from its mobile apps to most modern TVs and streaming devices, including newer Chromecast models and the Google TV Streamer.
The change was first spotted by users on Reddit and confirmed in an updated Netflix support page (via Android Authority), which now states that the streaming service no longer supports casting from mobile devices to most TVs and TV-streaming devices. Users are instead directed to use the remote that came with their TV hardware and use its native Netflix app.
The only exception appears to apply to older Chromecast models without remotes, as well as TVs with built-in Google Cast support. However, even on these legacy devices, casting only remains for those on costlier ad-free plans, but it is unavailable for subscribers on Netflix's ad-supported plan.
User reports appear to suggest Netflix began removing the Cast button from its mobile apps in mid-November, but the company provided no advance warning to users. One Reddit user said customer service explained that devices with remotes can no longer cast, claiming the decision was made to improve the customer experience.
The move bears similarities to Netflix's 2019 decision to remove AirPlay support from its iOS app, citing an inability to distinguish between different AirPlay-enabled devices (i.e., what is an Apple TV vs. what isn't) as Apple expanded the technology to third-party TVs.Tag: NetflixThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
ChatGPT ads are on the way, but iPhone users can avoid them OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once described the idea of embedded ChatGPT ads as “unsettling” and “a last resort,” but there are now multiple indications that they are on the way.
It had been previously reported that the company was considering ads appearing in the AI chatbot, at least for free users, and code has now been spotted which points to preparation for this …
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ChatGPT ads are on the way, but iPhone users can avoid them OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once described the idea of embedded ChatGPT ads as “unsettling” and “a last resort,” but there are now multiple indications that they are on the way.
It had been previously reported that the company was considering ads appearing in the AI chatbot, at least for free users, and code has now been spotted which points to preparation for this …
more…
ChatGPT ads are on the way, but iPhone users can avoid them OpenAI CEO Sam Altman once described the idea of embedded ChatGPT ads as “unsettling” and “a last resort,” but there are now multiple indications that they are on the way.
It had been previously reported that the company was considering ads appearing in the AI chatbot, at least for free users, and code has now been spotted which points to preparation for this …
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Here’s everything coming (and probably not coming) from Apple in December Macworld
December is usually a slower month for Apple releases. We typically get new update to our operating systems, but it’s not full of major new features. Most of the time, any hardware that hasn’t shipped by the end of November is just going to wait for release the next year.
Such is the case this year, where Apple is likely done releasing new hardware, but has some nice OS updates in store for us. Here’s what we expect from Apple in December 2025.
Likely no new hardware
Last month, Apple was reportedly planning at least three more hardware releases this year: A new HomePod mini, a 2nd-generation AirTag, and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. New Apple products in December are incredibly rare, but don’t forget, the AirPods Max dropped on December 8, 2020.
So while it is certainly possible that any of those could drop just before the holidays, it’s not very likely. We’ll probably see all three in early 2026. The second-gen AirTag would be nice to get before all that holiday travel, though.
Apps and software updates
The OS 26.2 releases once again focuses on polish and quality-of-life improvements. There are auto-generated chapters in Podcasts, updated sleep score ranges, a Liquid Glass Measure app, and more in iOS 26.2. But it’s the new Edge Light feature in macOS 26.2 that has us the most excited about this update.
Apple will probably release these 26.2 updates in the second week of December, and begin the 26.3 beta tests around the same time. We don’t expect big changes in that update, either—it’s the 26.4 update that is supposed to have the new Siri we’re all waiting for.
Services
Apple TV+
Here are the shows, series, and movies we expect to release on Apple TV+ in TK. If you want to know what’s coming later, check our guide to upcoming Apple TV+ content.
The First Snow of Fraggle Rock: The Fraggles eagerly await the first snow of the season and all the traditions it brings, but when only a single snowflake arrives and Gobo can’t write the yearly holiday song everyone is expecting, the season is thrown off course. December 5
F1: The Movie: Apple’s most successful movie stars Brad Pitt as an aging driving that needs to lead an F1 team to victory. After its big theatrical release several months ago, it starts streaming on Apple TV in December. December 12
Born to Be Wild: From first steps to first hunts, follow six rare baby animals as they learn survival skills and bring hope for the future of their species in the wild. December 19
Apple Arcade
Apple releases most Apple Arcade games on the first Friday of each month. Check our Apple Arcade FAQ for a full list of Apple Arcade games and more details on the service. Occasionally, games are released with no forewarning, but you’ll usually see next month’s releases listed in the Coming Soon section.
PowerWash Simulator: The megahit PC power-washing game (yes, really) comes to mobile. December 4
SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2: A side-scrolling platform game starring everyone’s favorite sponge. December 4
Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm+: A 3D battle game based on the popular anime series. December 4
Subway Surfers+: An upgraded Apple Arcade version of the classic mobile endless runner. December 4
Cult of the Lamb: Managing an evil cult was never so cute! The hit PC game comes to mobile. December 4
India orders Apple to pre-instal an undeletable state security app on iPhones The Indian government has ordered Apple and other smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned “security” app on all phones before they are sold to users.
Adding fuel to the privacy fire, the government is also requiring smartphone makers to ensure that the app cannot be removed by users …
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iPhone Fold: Launch, Pricing, and What to Expect From Apple's Foldable Apple is expected to launch a new foldable iPhone next year, based on multiple rumors and credible sources. The long-awaited device has been rumored for years now, but signs increasingly suggest that 2026 could indeed be the year that Apple releases its first foldable device.
Below, we've collated an updated set of key details that have been leaked about Apple's foldable iPhone so far. Apple will allegedly call the device the "iPhone Fold," which is the name the media has already adopted when sharing rumors about the product.
Overall Design
Book-Style
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple's foldable iPhone is similar in style to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold, which uses a book-style folding mechanism, rather than the clamshell design of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. Industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects the foldable iPhone to measure between 9 and 9.5 mm when folded, and around 4.5 to 4.8 mm when unfolded. More recently, Weibo-based leaker Instant Digital has said that the foldable iPhone will have a thickness of at least 4.8mm.
Display Sizes
Dual Screens
When folded, users will interact with a 5.5-inch outer display that is similar to a typical iPhone screen, while unfolding it will reveal a larger 7.8-inch iPad-style screen. These dimensions have been corroborated by two reputable sources. According to one rumor, the inner folding display will be approximately the size of a piece of A6 paper and will use a 2,713 x 1,920 resolution, while the outer display will use a 2,088 x 1,422 resolution.
Crease Visibility
'Crease-Free'
The inner display is said to be virtually crease-free, thanks to Apple's use of a metal plate that can disperse and control the stress generated by bending the display, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Apple is said to be using liquid metal in the hinges to improve durability and help eliminate screen creasing. Liquid metal, manufactured using a die-casting process, has been chosen by Apple to address this common issue with foldable devices, according to the analyst. Citing supply chain sources, Chinese site UDN says that Apple has solved "the crease problem" that has plagued most foldable smartphones, and the foldable iPhone will be the first crease-free foldable smartphone on the market.
Chassis and Hinge
Durable Materials
The foldable iPhone reportedly has a titanium chassis, with the hinge constructed from a combination of titanium and stainless steel, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The frame itself will use a titanium alloy to prevent bending issues – a solution that has worked well for Apple's new ultra-thin iPhone Air. However, analyst Jeff Pu believes that Apple is using aluminum and titanium, whereas Kuo believes a mix of stainless steel and titanium has been chosen.
Cameras
Front and Rear
The foldable iPhone is expected to include a dual-lens rear camera, with a front-facing camera for both folded and unfolded states, according to Kuo. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently corroborated reports that the device will have four cameras consisting of one front camera, one inner camera, and two rear cameras. Prolific Weibo-based leaker Digital Chat Station claims that the rear dual lenses will be 48 megapixels each. Other sources have claimed that the inner display features an under-screen camera (USC), while the outer display – in the device's folded state – will have a punch-hole camera.
Authentication
Touch ID
Kuo believes the phone will forgo Face ID authentication, and instead use a Touch ID side button as a means to save precious internal space, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman recently corroborated the rumor. Apple has previously integrated Touch ID into the side button of the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini.
Cellular Connectivity
C2 Modem
The foldable iPhone will use Apple's second-generation C2 modem for cellular connectivity, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Apple debuted its custom-designed C1 modem in the iPhone 16e earlier this year, followed by the C1X featured in the iPhone Air, as part of a multi-year plan to transition away from Qualcomm modems. Gurman says the foldable device will not have a physical SIM slot.
Battery Life
High-Density Cells
Apple is putting a heavy focus on improving power efficiency by slimming down key components like the display driver to make room for more battery cells, according to a Korean blog that has leaked accurate details about unreleased products before. The phone will reportedly use high-density battery cells. Expect the C2 modem to be faster overall, and for it to gain mmWave support in the United States. Further power efficiency improvements are likely too.
Color Options
Black and White
Apple is currently only testing variations of black and white for the folding phone with suppliers, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, although he says that Apple's plans could evolve before the device launches.
Pricing
Premium Segment
Multiple reports have suggested the foldable iPhone will be priced between $2,000 and $2,500 in the United States, which could make it the most expensive iPhone ever. Meanwhile, analysts at investment banking firm UBS and Fubon Research believe the phone will be either between $1,800 and $2,000 or around $2,399, respectively. However, Kuo recently claimed that the hinge is expected to carry an average selling price (ASP) of approximately $70 to $80 when mass production begins – well below the market expectation of $100 to $120 or higher. Kuo attributed the cost decline to "assembly design optimization" and Foxconn's influence in production scaling. Whether the reduction in hinge price will reduce retail price or simply bolster Apple's margins is an open question. Regardless of the price, the foldable is expected to tap into Apple's loyal fanbase, some of whom will view it as a "must-have device" if its quality meets expectations.
Launch Date
Late 2026
According to industry analyst Jeff Pu, the device entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn in March 2025, while a November report from Chinese site UDN reported that the device has now entered the engineering validation stage, and Apple is gearing up for mass production. Foxconn is expected to officially start producing Apple's foldable iPhone early in the fourth quarter (October), and a recent report has suggested Apple is already stockpiling components for pre-production. An exact launch date is currently unknown, but both Kuo and Pu say mass production is planned for the second half of 2026. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has said he expects the device to be launched next year in the fall season. However, Japan's Mizuho Securities banking firm has suggested a postponement to 2027 could still happen because of Apple taking longer to decide on key design elements such as the hinge.Tag: Foldable iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Best Cyber Monday 2025 Apple deals: Black Friday savings on iPad, AirPods, Macs, Apple Watch Macworld
Best Black Friday Apple deals available now for Cyber Monday!
Cyber Monday is here, and there are lots of deals to choose from, including these excellent discounts on the Apple products we recommend:
Today’s best Apple deals: U.S.
$250 off MacBook Air at Amazon
$500 off 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon
$250 off the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon
$150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon
$60 off Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon
$50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon
Get Apple TV for $6 a month with Apple
See more U.S. deals and buying advice below
Today’s best Apple deals: U.K.
£20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon
£30 off AirPods Pro 2 at Argos
£150 off a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at Amazon
£160 off a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS
£130 off a M4 Pro Mac mini at Amazon
£200 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Argos
£100 off iPhone Air (256GB) at Amazon
£100 off 11-inch iPad Air at Amazon
Get Apple TV for £4.99 a month with Apple
See more U.K. deals and buying advice below
Updated December 1: We have reviewed the best prices and found more price drops and changes. We will be regularly monitoring the best prices and will update this article throughout Cyber Monday.
‘Tis the season for savings! Whether you’re looking for a deal on an iPad, Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, or anything else Apple sells, there’s no better time to get one for cheap than Black Friday. The annual shopping extravaganza officially kicked off on Friday, but many of the best deals will last until today, AKA Cyber Monday on December 1.
Every retailer that sells Apple gear gets in on the fun, and we are rounding up only the best deals we find right here. We regularly check prices using various tools to get a view of the very best prices right now, compared to what they were over the past days, weeks, and months, so we know an excellent deal when we see it.
We’re checking and updating these prices all weekend, so mark this page and return often so you don’t miss a good deal, some of which are short-lived.
Even Apple runs its own Black Friday shopping event, where it offers gift cards on certain purchases, including $50 with AirPods Pro 3, $100 for iPad Air, and $250 with a MacBook Pro.
The bottom line is that there are lots of deals to be found right now, so no matter what Apple device you’re looking for, you will be able to make a saving. So take a look at the deals on all of Apple’s products below. Also, check our Best Picks round-ups, where you can find reviews of all the products we recommend.
How we pick the best Apple deals
At Macworld we’ve been covering and reviewing Apple and Apple devices for more than 40 years, from the original Macintosh to the most recent M5 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 lineup. We use Apple products every day and purchase them with our own money, so we know a good deal when we see one.
More importantly, we also know how to spot a bad deal. With a working knowledge of everything Apple sells and decades of experience, we know when stores are inflating prices or pushing “normal” sales as limited Black Friday deals, so the listings you see here will only be for discounts that are at or near all-time low prices.
Macworld Cyber Monday tip: While shopping during the Black Friday sales, we’ve noticed that on Amazon, if you delay your delivery date, there are additional 2-3% savings to be had. This doesn’t apply to every Apple product, unfortunately, but we have seen the additional 3% applied to AirTags, and if you have lots of other eligible products in your shopping cart, then it can add up to decent savings.
Cyber Monday/Black Friday MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals
Apple released the new M5 MacBook Pro in October, but still sells M4 Pro and M4 Max models as well as the M4 MacBook Air. The new M5 model is mostly a chip refresh, but it’s a great one, as we said in our 4.5-star review, and right now you can get $250 off all the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon, taking it $50 lower than last Thursday and down to the lowest price we have seen.
However, even though the new model brings a major boost in GPU and SSD performance, we also loved the M4 model, and you can get an amazing $300 off the M4 MacBook Pro at Amazon.
There are also some excellent deals on the even more powerful MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max, which are full on workstations now at amazingly low prices, such as $300 off the 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon, and a whopping $500 off the 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro, also at Amazon. You can find more deals below.
And, of course, the MacBook Air is a fantastic option for just about anyone, earning an extremely rare 5-star score in our testing. You can get $250 off the MacBook Air at Amazon.
U.K. shoppers don’t miss out either, with £184 off a 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon. £200 off the M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS, and £349 off the M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon. See even more great deals below.
Foundry
U.S.
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $749 ($250 off, MSRP $999)
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) CYBER MONDAY DEAL
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399)
Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) CYBER MONDAY DEAL
Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399)
Apple, $200 gift card with MacBook Air M4
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): $1,349 ($250 off, MSRP $1,599)
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): $1,549 ($250 off, MSRP $1,799)
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,749 ($250 off, MSRP $1,999)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,699 ($300 off, MSRP $1,999)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $1,699 ($300 off, MSRP $1,999)*
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $2,049 ($350 off, MSRP $2,399)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (1TB/36GB RAM): $2,699 ($500 off, MSRP $3,199)
Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $2,149 ($350 off, MSRP $2,499)*
Amazon, 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (1TB/48GB RAM): $3,499 ($500 off, MSRP $3,999)
Apple, $250 gift card with MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max
U.K.
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB/16GB RAM): £849 (£150 off, RRP £999) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,029 (£170 off, RRP £1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB/16GB RAM): £1,025 (£174 off, RRP £1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,406 (£193 off, RRP £1,599)
KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,439.10 (£160 off, RRP £1,599)
KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): £1,619.10 (£180 off, RRP £1,799)
KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £1,799.10 (£200 off, RRP £1,999)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,750 (£250 off, RRP £1,999)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £2,117.97 (£282 off, RRP £2,399)
Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £2,149.97 (£349 off, RRP £2,499)
Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/48GB RAM): £2,600 (£299 off, RRP £2,899)
Apple, £200 gift voucher with MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max
Cyber Monday/Black Friday iMac and Mac mini deals
The iMac and Mac mini received an M4 update in October 2024, with the Mac mini also getting a dramatic redesign that shrunk the case down to just 5 inches. We loved the new Mac mini design and M4 chip and there is $120 off at Amazon. The Mac mini M4 Pro version is a great low-cost way to get a really powerful Mac, and with $150 off it’s a good saving (but it was $200 earlier in the Black Friday sale). We don’t know when they will be getting M5 chips, but if they are, they won’t arrive until 2026, so we recommend picking up one of these deals if you’re looking for a Mac desktop.
U.K. users should take advantage of £100 off the Mac mini, and £130 off the Mac mini pro.
Simon Jary / Foundry
U.S.
Amazon, M4 Mac mini (256GB): $479 ($120 off, MSRP $599)
Amazon, M4 Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $869 ($130 off, MSRP $999)
Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,249 ($150 off, MSRP $1,399)*
Amazon, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB): $1,149 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299)
Amazon, M4 iMac, 10-core GPU, 256GB): $1,349 ($150 off, MSRP $1,499)
Apple, $100 gift card with Mac mini
Apple, $120 gift card with iMac
U.K.
Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM, £699(£100 off, RRP £799)
Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £899 (£100 off, RRP £999)
Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,269 (£130 off, RRP £1,399)
Apple, £80 gift voucher with Mac mini
KRCS, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,169 (£130 off, RRP £1,299)
KRCS, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,349 (£150 off, RRP £1,499)
KRCS, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 512GB RAM) £1,529 (£170 off, RRP £1,699)
Apple, £120 gift voucher with iMac
Cyber Monday/Black Friday AirPods deals
Apple released the AirPods Pro 3 in September 2025, with a slightly new design, foam-infused eartips, and a heart-rate sensor. We gave them a near-perfect score in our review, but also noted that it’s a relatively small upgrade over the AirPods Pro 2, which has the same H2 chip and many similar features. The new model has the same $249 MSRP in the U.S. and a slightly lower £219 RRP in the U.K. (AirPods Pro 2 were £229), so keep that in mind when shopping. We don’t expect to see AirPods Pro 3 with more than $30-$50 off, but the older AirPods Pro 2 did dip as low as $139 at Walmart, but that deal seems to have ended now, the next best option is $189 on Amazon.
The AirPods 4 have been out for over a year, but are still a fantastic pair of earbuds. The Black Friday deals of $69 for AirPods 4 was superb, but stock seems to have run out now (check to see if the model is user). You can still get AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation for less than $100, which is an excellent deal. If you need a pair, grab one, just beware that AirPods deals sell out quickly, but do keep checking because stock seems to come and go. See more U.S. AirPods deals below.
U.K. readers can save money on the AirPods Pro 2, currently at £169 with Argos, but we’ve also seen them at that price on Amazon (but they go out of stock quickly!). Right now you can also get £20 off the AirPods 4, bringing the price under £100. See more U.K. AirPods deals below.
Petter Ahrnstedt
U.S.
Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: $220 ($29 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirPods Pro 2: $189 ($10 off, MSRP was $249, now $199)
Walmart, AirPods 4: $79 ($50 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $99 ($100 off, MSRP $179)
Apple, $25 gift card with AirPods 4 or ANC
Apple, $50 gift card with AirPods Pro 3
U.K.
Amazon, AirPods 4: £99 (£20 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): £149 (£20 off, RRP £169) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Argos, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): £169 (£30 off, new RRP £199)
Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: £219 (£0 off, RRP £219)
Apple, £20 gift voucher with AirPods 4 or ANC
Apple, £40 gift voucher with AirPods Pro 3
Cyber Monday/Black Friday Apple Watch deals
Mike Sawh
Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 11 in September, but there aren’t many exclusive new features beyond better battery life and 5G networking. The two new health features, hypertension alerts and Sleep Score, are also available on the Series 10, and there isn’t a new color this year. As we noted in our review, we don’t think Series 9 or 10 users need to upgrade. We are seeing savings of $60 on the Series 11, which is a great price for such a full-featured watch, but with $150 off the Series 10 you might want to consider that, you won’t miss out on much (See our comparison of every Apple Watch).
The sleeper hit of the new Apple Watch lineup is the SE 3, which got the biggest update of all three models, gaining an always-on display, temperature sensor, a faster chip, on-device Siri, and fast charging. We gave it a near-perfect score of 4.5 stars and highly recommend it at full price—for $50 off, it’s a no-brainer decision.
At the high end, the Ultra 3 has a slightly larger screen, satellite connectivity, and longer battery life compared to last year’s model. We’ve seen $150 off, but if you want one, we’d recommend this $599 deal on the Ultra 2 instead.
U.S.
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm): $339 ($60 off, MSRP $399)
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm): $369 ($60 off, MSRP $429)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $229 ($50 off, MSRP $279)
Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: $699 ($100 off, MSRP $799)*
Apple, $50 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11
Walmart, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $279 ($150 off, $429 MSRP)
Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2: $599 ($200 off, MSRP $799) CYBER MONDAY DEAL
U.K.
In the U.K. the deals are small on the newest Apple Watch models, but we anticipate that they will improve once Black Friday is here. And if they don’t our advice would be to snap up Apple’s offer, which will get you a £40 gift card.
The biggest deals on offer right now are on the older models. We’d recommend Argos’s £200 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Curry’s £130 off the Apple Watch Series 10. Just keep in mind that in the U.K., Apple cut the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 prices by £30 and £50 compared to the previous generation when they were introduced. Keep this in mind when shopping, because some stores might make savings appear to be larger than they actually are.
Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: £719 (£30 off, RRP £749)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): £199 (£20 off, RRP £219)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): £229 (£20 off, RRP £249)
Argos, Apple Watch Ultra 2: £599 (£200 off, RRP was £799, Ultra 3 is £749)
Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): £279 (£120 off, was £399, Series 11 is £369)
Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): £299 (£130 off, was £429, Series 11 is £399)
Apple, £40 gift voucher with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11
Cyber Monday/Black Friday iPad deals
Apple updated the iPad Air with an M3 chip and the iPad Pro with an M5 chip this year. Neither update brings any huge reason to upgrade, but they’re both excellent tablets. It comes down to preference and budget—if you’re largely using your tablet for consumption (streaming, surfing, games), get an Air, for which we are seeing prices cut by $150, but if you have real work to do on it, get the Pro: you can get $100 off the M5 iPad Pro in the U.S. which is a great deal on such a new device.
The mini hasn’t had a meaningful update in a couple of generations. But as we noted in our review, it’s still the best tablet for its size and a great option for anyone who values ultra portability over screen size. There’s a decent $100 off.
The standard entry-level iPad A16 is an absolute steal at its Black Friday price of $275, but stock is dwindling, so if you want one act fast.
Foundry
U.S.
Amazon, iPad (A16, 256GB): $275 ($74 off, MSRP $349)*
Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): $399 ($100 off, MSRP $499)*
Amazon, 11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $449 ($150 off, MSRP $599)
Amazon, 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $649 ($150 off, MSRP $799)
Amazon, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): $899 ($100 off, MSRP $999)
Amazon, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,199 ($100 off, MSRP $1,299)
Apple, $100 gift card with iPad Air
Apple, $50 gift card with iPad and iPad mini
Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,099 ($100 off, MSRP $1,199)*
Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,199 ($100 off, MSRP $1,299)*
U.K.
We’re seeing a great £100 saving on the iPad Air, but the deals on the other iPads in the U.K. aren’t as big as they are in the U.S. The M5 iPad Pro only has a small saving, so right now we are looking at the older models to get a better discount. With that in mind, we’d recommend the M4 iPad Pro if you can find one (it’s £206 off at Amazon, but selling out fast).
KRCS, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £979.02 (£20 off, RRP £999)
KRCS, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £1,273 (£26 off, RRP £1,299)
Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): £299 (£30 off, RRP £329)*
Amazon, iPad (A16, 256GB): £399 (£30 off, RRP £429)
Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): £449 (£50 off, RRP £499)
Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 128GB): £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 256GB): £579 (£100 off, RRP £699) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M3, 256GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (2TB): £1,941 (£258 off, RRP £2,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL*
Apple, £80 gift voucher with iPad Air
Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPad and iPad mini
Cyber Monday/Black Friday Apple TV deals
Apple has a great deal on for Black Friday that will run through to December 1, 2025. You can subscribe for six months for just $5.99/£4.99 a month! That’s half price!
Get Apple TV for $5.99 a month
Get Apple TV for £4.99 a month
There is also an Amazon Prime Video deal gets you 6 months of Apple TV for $5.99/£4.99 per month, instead of the usual $12.99.
Read more here: Get Apple TV for just $6 per month.
Cyber Monday/Black Friday iPhone deals
David Price / Foundry
Most iPhone deals in the U.S. are through carriers and require a trade-in or adding a new line. Carriers will likely have enticing deals with trade-ins as well, but be wary of long-term contracts and terms. One opportunity worth considering is Apple’s Black Friday deal: You can buy an iPhone from Apple and get a gift voucher:
Apple, $75 gift voucher with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus
Apple, $50 gift voucher with iPhone 16e
In the U.K. there are less limitations on the sale of iPhones so you will be able to pick one up unlocked at a discount if you would prefer to buy an iPhone up front, rather than on a contract.
Apple only launched the iPhone 17 lineup in September, so it’s a surprise that we are seeing £100 off the iPhone Air. The iPhone 16e also has £100 off at Amazon: a good saving. Also be on the look out for deals (like this one from AO) on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max which are no longer sold by Apple but would offer a good option to those who appreciate the extra camera on the Pro iPhone models but can’t stretch to the iPhone 17 Pro.
We’d suggest that when it comes to the other deals you should weigh them up against Apple’s own giveaway, where you could get £60 or £40 vouchers with the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, or iPhone 16e, respectively. For example, £100 off an iPhone 16e is better than Apple’s £40 voucher, but AO’s £55 off iPhone 16 (128GB) (which has run out now) doesn’t match Apple’s £60 voucher deal so it would be worth waiting to see it that goes lower.
These are the best deals we’ve seen so far:
Amazon, iPhone Air (256GB): £899.10 (£100 off, RRP £999)
Amazon, iPhone 16e (128GB): £499 (£100 off, RRP £599)
Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £599 (£100 off, RRP £699)
Amazon, iPhone 16e (512GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899)
Apple, £60 gift voucher with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus
Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPhone 16e
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Apple accessories deals
There are lots more Apple products you can buy to go with your new Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Whether it’s a mouse and keyboard for your Mac, an Apple Pencil or keyboard cover to go with your iPad, charging cables and adapters, we are keeping track of everything so you can grab a discount this Cyber Monday.
It’s a great time to grab a pack of AirTags, with prices dropping to $65 or £74 for a pack of four of Apple’s tracking devices. And we are seeing some nice price cuts on Apple Pencils (just make sure they work with your iPad first). The Apple Pencil Pro ($34 off/£20 off) is the newest model and is compatible with the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini.
Thiago Trevisan/Foundry
U.S.
Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $95 ($34 off, MSRP $129)*
Walmart, Apple Pencil USB-C: $49 ($30 off, MSRP $79)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $229 ($40 off, MSRP $269)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $300 ($19 off, MSRP $319)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $249 ($50 off, MSRP $299)
Amazon, Magic Kayboard for 13-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $280 ($69 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad: $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $63 ($36 off, MSRP $99)
Amazon, AirTag (single): $18 ($11 off, MSRP $29)
Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $18 ($11 off, $29)
Apple, $25 gift card with iPad keyboards or Apple Pencil Pro
U.K.
Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: £99 (£20 off, RRP £129) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Apple Pencil USB-C: £59 (£20 off, RRP £79) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Magic Keyboard: £75 (£24 off, RRP £99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: £129 (£20 off, RRP £149)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: £159 (£20 off, RRP £179)
Amazon, Magic Mouse (white): £59 (£20 off, RRP £79) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): £74 (£45 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, AirTag (single): £24.69 (£10 off, RRP £35)
Apple, £20 gift card with iPad keyboards or Apple Pencil Pro
Beats and other deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025
If it doesn’t have to be AirPods, take a look at these deals on Apple owned subsidiary Beats. You might also find some deals among our best earbuds for iPhones and Best over-ear headphones.
U.S.
Amazon, Beats Solo 4: $130 ($70 off, MSRP $200) CYBER MONDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80)
Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: $150 ($20 off, MSRP $170)
Amazon, Beats Studio Pro: $170 ($180 off, MSRP $350)
Amazon, Beats Pill: $79 ($71 off, MSRP $150)
Amazon, Beats Flex: $30 ($50 off, MSRP $70)
Amazon, Sony WH-1000XM6: $398 ($51 off, MSRP $460) CYBER MONDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort headphones: $199 ($150 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, Anker Soundcore Q20i: $38 ($32 off, MSRP $70) CYBER MONDAY DEAL
Apple, $50 gift card with Beats headphones
Apple, $25 gift card with Beats Pill speaker
U.K.
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95)
Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £149 (£80 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Solo 4: £95 (£105 off, RRP £199.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Fit Pro: £99 (£120 off, RRP £219.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats PowerBeats Pro 2: £171 (£79 off, RRP £249.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: £85 (£95 off, RRP £179.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bose New QuietComfort Ultra headphones: £399.99 (£50 off, RRP £449.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Sennheiser HD505 headphones: £179.99 (£50 off, RRP £229.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Anker Soundcore P30i: £23.99 (£26 off, RRP £49.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95)
Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £150 (£79 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Apple, £40 gift voucher with Beats headphones
Apple, £20 gift voucher with Beats Pill speaker
Apple’s Black Friday 2025 annual shopping event
Apple holds a shopping event every Black Friday, but it doesn’t offer actual discounts. Instead, Apple gives away gift cards when you buy certain products, which can be used on a future purchase. In 2025, Apple is offering the following gift card values over Black Friday weekend:
$25/£20 Apple Gift Card: AirPods 4, AirPods 4 (ANC), Apple TV 4K, Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad, Beats Pill
$50/£40 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16e, HomePod, AirPods Pro 3, iPad (A16), iPad mini, Beats Studio Pro, Beats Solo 4, Beats Studio Buds +, Powerbeats Pro 2, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 11
$75/£60 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, AirPods Max
$100/£80 Apple Gift Card: iPad Air, Mac mini
$175/£140 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air
$150/£120 Apple Gift Card: iMac
$200/£160 Apple Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air
$250/£200 Apple Gift Card: 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/M4 Max)
This years deal is better than last year’s, with a maximum of $250/£200 being given away in the form of gift vouchers, and in some cases, such as the iPhones, we are seeing better savings via Apple than elsewhere.
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Read more here: Apple Black Friday 2025: Here’s what Apple’s doing for Black Friday
Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025: Where to shop for Apple deals
Stay tuned to Macworld between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to find the best deals as they arrive. But if you’re looking for a specific color or capacity, you can check out the following retailers. In the U.S., here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals:
Apple – no direct discounts, but up to $250 in gift cards
Amazon – widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly
Adorama – a wide range of Macs that includes older models.
Best Buy – wide range of deals on popular Apple products
B&H Photo: good selection of deals on MacBooks and desktop Macs
Costco – some deals on popular Apple products, watch out for restored and older models
Target – some deals on popular Apple products
Walmart – some deals on popular Apple products, watch out for restored and older models
If you’re based in the U.K., you’ll find deals at the following shops:
Apple – no direct discounts, but up to £200 in gift cards
AO.com – grants larger discounts to AO members (£39.99 annually)
Amazon – widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly
Argos – some discounts
Currys – a mix of new a older models
eBuyer – limited selection of deals, watch out for postage prices
John Lewis – mostly current products, with a few older models
KRCS – good selection, but not as many models as the Apple Store
Laptops Direct – stock includes old and new models.
Very – good selection of deals
Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025: Best deals for Apple products
Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals:
Apple Cyber Monday sale details
Best Cyber Monday MacBook & Mac deals
Best Cyber Monday AirPods deals
Best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals
Best Cyber Monday iPad deals
Best Cyber Monday iPhone deals
Best iPad Cyber Monday 2025 deals: Latest chance to grab huge Black Friday savings Macworld
Best Black Friday iPad Deals Available for Cyber Monday!
Cyber Monday is here with one last burst of Black Friday sales. These are the best deals we’ve seen on iPads:
Today’s best iPad deals: U.S.
$100 off M5 iPad Pro at Amazon
$200 off 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB) at Amazon
$150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon
There are more U.S. deals and buying advice below.
Today’s best iPad deals: U.K.
£100 off 11-inch iPad Air at Amazon
£100 off 13-inch iPad Air at Amazon
£50 off iPad mini at Amazon
£206 off M4 iPad Pro at Amazon
There are more U.K. deals and buying advice below.
Prices checked on December 1. Deals change quickly during the Black Friday-Cyber Monday frenzy, so we will update prices accordingly throughout Cyber Monday.
Black Friday is gone, but the Cyber Monday deals have arrived. If you’ve been waiting to buy a new iPad, there’s never been a better time. Literally. Every tablet Apple sells has hit an all-time low price in the 2025 Black Friday sale, with savings of up to $150 off brand-new models.
Want to see all the best Apple deals in one place? Check out our round-up of the Best Cyber Monday Apple deals. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. And if you aren’t sure which iPad to buy read our Best iPad buying guide.
How we pick the best iPad deals
Macworld knows iPads. Our editors have used and reviewed every major iPad release and nearly every generation over the past 15 years, and have a working knowledge of all models, features, and specs. We buy iPads ourselves and track price drops all throughout the year, so we can tell the difference between a legitimate Cyber Monday deal and one that’s disguised to look good. We have a working knowledge of each model’s all-time low and make our recommendations accordingly.
Best Cyber Monday/Black Friday 2025 iPad deals
In the U.S., all of Apple’s iPads have hit their all-time low over Black Friday 2025, including the new M5 iPad Pro, which launched in October, has already received its first-ever discount: a massive $100 off. We gave it a 5-star review as it is undoubtedly the best tablet on the market, but if you own an iPad Pro M4 or are looking at a deal on one, we suggest that it’s not a huge update from the older model, so deals on the older model are worth considering, although these were $150 off, but have now dropped to $100 off.
There is also a decent $100 off the iPad mini as well as $150 off the iPad Air. The standard entry-level iPad A16 was an absolute steal at its Black Friday price of $279, but the price has now gone up to $309, which is a good deal but not a great one.
U.S.
Amazon, iPad (A16): $309 ($40 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): $399 ($100 off, MSRP $499)
Amazon, 11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $449 ($150 off, MSRP $599)
Amazon, 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $649 ($150 off, MSRP $799)
Amazon, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): $899 ($100 off, MSRP $999)
Amazon, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,199 ($100 off, MSRP $1,299)
Apple, $100 gift card with iPad Air
Apple, $50 gift card with iPad and iPad mini
Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,099 ($100 off, MSRP $1,199)*
Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,099 ($200 off, MSRP $1,299)*
U.K.
In the U.K. we’re seeing a £100 saving on the iPad Air, which is an excellent deal, but the deals on the other iPads in the U.K. aren’t as big as they are in the U.S. There’s now £50 off the iPad mini, which just about beats Apple’s £40 gift voucher deal.
The M5 iPad Pro only has a small saving, so right now we are looking at the older models to get a better discount. With that in mind, we’d recommend the M4 iPad Pro if you can find one (it’s £206 off at Amazon, but selling out fast).
KRCS, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £979.02 (£20 off, RRP £999)
KRCS, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £1,273 (£26 off, RRP £1,299)
Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): £299 (£30 off, RRP £329)*
Amazon, iPad (A16, 256GB): £399 (£30 off, RRP £429)
Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): £449 (£50 off, RRP £499)
Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 128GB): £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 256GB): £579 (£100 off, RRP £699) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M3, 256GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (2TB): £1,941 (£258 off, RRP £2,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL*
Apple, £80 gift voucher with iPad Air
Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPad and iPad mini
How to get the best iPad deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025: Our Advice
Britta O’Boyle
If you’re not sure which model is right for you, read our in-depth iPad buying guide. Here’s a quick overview of Apple’s lineup:
iPad: Apple updated its cheapest iPad in 2025 with an A16 chip and twice the storage (128GB) of the previous model. At $349, it’s already a fantastic value, but the Black Friday $274 price put it in impulse-buy territory.
iPad mini: The iPad mini was updated in October 2024 with an A17 Pro processor, 8GB of RAM, and twice the storage (128GB). It regularly drops to $399, which is what we’re seeing for Cyber Monday as well.
iPad Air: Apple updated the iPad Air with an M3 processor in 2024, but left it otherwise unchanged. It still comes in two sizes, 11 inches and 13 inches, and has the same gorgeous design. We saw price cuts as high as $150 off for Black Friday, and the Cyber Monday sales we’ve tracked so far match that.
iPad Pro: The iPad Pro was updated in October with an M5 processor, but nothing else has changed. So we recommend looking for significant savings on the M4 model (and we are spotlighting them above when they appear).
iPad Accessory Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025 deals
Mahmoud Itani / Foundry
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a great time to find deals on iPad accessories, including the Apple Pencil (which you can get for less than $50!). To check if the Apple Pencil works with your iPad, read: Apple Pencils compared: Which Apple Pencil works with your iPad?
Apple also has a Cyber Monday deal that might be of interest if you want an Apple Pencil. You can get a $25/£20 voucher with your purchase of the Apple Pencil Pro.
It’s also a great time to grab a pack of AirTags, with prices dropping to $63 for a pack of four of Apple’s tracking devices.
U.S.
Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $99 ($30 off, MSRP $129)
Walmart, Apple Pencil USB-C: $49 ($30 off, MSRP $79)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $229 ($40 off, MSRP $269)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $300 ($19 off, MSRP $319)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $249 ($50 off, MSRP $299)
Amazon, Magic Kayboard for 13-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $280 ($69 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad: $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $63 ($36 off, MSRP $99)
Amazon, AirTag (single): $18 ($11 off, MSRP $29)
Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $18 ($11 off, $29)
Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (1m): $31 ($8 off, MSRP $39)
Apple, $25 gift card with iPad keyboards or Apple Pencil Pro
U.K.
It’s a good time to buy Apple accessories like the Appel Pencil and keyboards in the U.K. You can also get four AirTags for £74, which is £18.50 each.
Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: £99 (£20 off, RRP £129) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Apple Pencil USB-C: £59 (£20 off, RRP £79) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Magic Keyboard: £75 (£24 off, RRP £99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: £129 (£20 off, RRP £149)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: £159 (£20 off, RRP £179)
Amazon, Magic Mouse (white): £59 (£20 off, RRP £79) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): £74 (£45 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, AirTag (single): £24.69 (£10 off, RRP £35)
Apple, £20 gift card with iPad keyboards or Apple Pencil Pro
Does Apple discount iPads for Black Friday?
Every year, Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. However, Apple rarely discounts its products and the event consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings.
The Apple Black Friday shopping event for 2025 has been announced, and the iPad Air, iPad mini, and standard iPad are all included. It’s no real surprise that the M5 iPad Pro is excluded, as it was just released in October. You can get a gift card for $100/£80 with the Air and $50/£40 with the other iPads.
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Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.)
It’s not a bad deal if you want to buy more than one Apple product, as you can use your voucher to make a second purchase, or credit it to your account and pay for all your subscriptions for a few months. If you are looking for bigger deals though you will need to look elsewhere.
Here’s how the amounts offered in 2025 compare to previous years.
2025202420232022iPad Pro–$100$50n/aiPad Air$100$75$75$50iPad mini$50–$50$50iPad$50$50$50n/a
Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products
Check out these Black Friday roundups for the best Apple deals:
Apple Black Friday sale details
Best Black Friday Apple deals
Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals
Best Black Friday AirPods deals
Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals
Best Black Friday iPhone deals
Best Black Friday 2025 iPhone deals: The best deals you can get on Cyber Monday Macworld
Best iPhone Deals Available for Black Friday and Cyber Monday!
Black Friday has passed, but we are continuing to see lots of deals on Apple products, including deals on iPhones in the Cyber Monday sales:
Today’s best iPhone deals: U.S.
$75 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus at Apple
$50 gift card with iPhone 16e at Apple
We include carrier deals below for U.S. readers
Today’s best iPhone deals: U.K.
£60 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus at Apple
£40 gift card with iPhone 16e at Apple
£50 off iPhone 16e (128GB) at Amazon
£100 off Phone Air (256GB) at Amazon
See below for more deals for U.K. readers
If you’re looking for other Apple products, check out our mega roundup of the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals, or take a look at our top choices below:
Today’s best Apple deals: U.S.
$250 off the MacBook Air at Amazon
$500 off 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon
$250 off the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon
$150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon
$60 off Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon
$50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon
$60 off AirPods 4 at Amazon
Get Apple TV for $6 a month with Apple
Today’s best Apple deals: U.K.
£20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon
£30 off AirPods Pro 2 at Argos
£150 off a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at Amazon
£160 off a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS
£130 off a M4 Pro Mac mini at Amazon
£200 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Argos
£100 off 11-inch iPad Air at Amazon
Get Apple TV for £4.99 a month with Apple
Prices checked on December 1. Deals change quickly so we will update this page throughout Cyber Monday.
Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year and it hasn’t finished yet – today is Cyber Monday and it is still a great time to get a good deal on a new iPhone, iPhone accessories, or other Apple gear. We are seeing savings on iPhones at Amazon in the U.K., including £100 off the iPhone Air and iPhone 16e! Apple is giving away up to $75/£60 gift cards with iPhone purchases, and in the U.S., the networks are offering some Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals for those wishing to upgrade their iPhone.
Below we are tracking all the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on the Apple iPhone and associated accessories, as well as sharing some advice on where to look and what to look out for. We’ll be updating this page imminently, as the discounts come in. We also have some of the top Black Friday Apple deals in case they are of interest.
Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. And for help deciding which iPhone to buy take a look at our iPhone Buying Guide and iPhone Comparison chart.
How we choose these iPhone deals
We track prices at major U.S. and U.K. retailers and carriers and feature the best deals on current models (no old iPhones) that at least match Apple’s own Black Friday offer (up to $75/£60 gift card with the iPhone 16, or $50/£40 with iPhone 16e).
We only feature deals from trusted retailers and carriers, and ensure we read the fine print so there aren’t any tricks.
The deals are reviewed often to make sure they are still available, with expired or sold-out models annotated or removed.
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: Are there deals?
In the U.S. the networks will offer you various incentives to sign up for an iPhone 17 or 17 Pro/Pro Max:
AT&T does have a Black Friday exclusive on the iPhone Air where you can get it for less than $3 a month.
Verizon‘s Black Friday deal includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad and Apple Watch Series 11.
T-Mobile‘s Black Friday deal is a saving on a iPhone 17 Pro, iPad A16 and Apple Watch SE 3 bundle, details here.
In the U.K. there are no discounts on the price of the iPhone 17 or 17 Pro/Pro Max, but you can save £100 on the price of the iPhone Air.
Amazon, iPhone Air (256GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP £999)
The best savings are on the iPhone 16e which we detail below. You should also consider Apple’s offer of Gift Vouchers with purchases of the iPhone 16e, 16 and 16 Plus.
Best U.S. iPhone deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025
Grab an iPhone this Black Friday.Eugen Wegmann
These are Apple’s iPhone offers for Black Friday:
$75 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus
$50 gift card with iPhone 16e
Best U.S. iPhone carrier deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025
In the U.S., most of the deals come from carriers and carry a bunch of strings—trade-in requirements, new lines, and discounts offered as bill credits over two or three years:
AT&T: You can get up to $1,100 off the iPhone 17 Pro when you trade in an eligible iPhone. The savings transform into monthly credits on your bill for the next 36 months. AT&T also has a Black Friday exclusive on the iPhone Air where you can get it for less than $3 a month.
T-Mobile: The carrier offers the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air for free if you either switch to T-Mobile or trade in a qualifying phone, as long as you’re on a qualifying Experience Beyond plan. The phone is paid through 24 monthly bill credits. T-Mobile’s Black Friday deal is a saving on a iPhone 17 Pro, iPad A16 and Apple Watch SE 3 bundle, details here.
Verizon: Get an iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro free with trade in and certain Unlimited plans. This phone is paid through 36 monthly bill credits. Verizon’s Black Friday deal includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad and Apple Watch Series 11.
U.S. Cellular: Up to $1,100 off iPhone 17 Pro (or any other iPhone) with a new line and qualifying plan. This phone is paid through 36 monthly bill credits.
Xfinity Mobile: If you trade in a qualifying phone you can get up to $1,100 off a new iPhone 17 series model until Dec. 2. Paid as 24 monthly bill credits with a 24-month contract.
Boost Mobile: You can get $850 off the price of the iPhone 17 with Boost’s $65 per month plan.
Best U.K. iPhone deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2025
David Price / Foundry
These are Apple’s iPhone deals for Black Friday:
£60 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus
£40 gift card with iPhone 16e
In the U.K., there are fewer limitations on the sale of iPhones, so you will be able to pick one up unlocked at a discount if you would prefer to buy an iPhone up front, rather than on a contract.
As long as you don’t mind the fact that this iPhone only has one rear camera, we recommend the £100 off iPhone 16e deal at Amazon, in particular the £599 deal on the 256GB model. The newest iPhone to get a cut-price deal is the iPhone Air, which has £30 off.
Also be on the look out for deals (like this one from AO) on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max which are no longer sold by Apple but would offer a good option to those who appreciate the extra camera on the Pro iPhone models but can’t stretch to the iPhone 17 Pro.
Amazon, iPhone Air (256GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP £999)
Amazon, iPhone 16e (128GB): £549 (£50 off, RRP £599)
Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £599 (£100 off, RRP £699)
Amazon, iPhone 16e (512GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899)
Amazon, iPhone 16 (128GB): £649 (£50 off, RRP £699)
Apple, £60 gift voucher with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus
Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPhone 16e
We’d suggest that when it comes to the other deals you should weigh them up against Apple’s own giveaway, where you could get £60 or £40 vouchers with the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, or iPhone 16e, respectively. For example, £100 off an iPhone 16e is better than Apple’s £40 voucher, but AO’s £55 off iPhone 16 (128GB) doesn’t match Apple’s £60 voucher deal so it would be worth waiting to see it that goes lower.
How to get the best iPhone deals for Black Friday 2025: Our Advice
Apple is offering a $75/£60 gift card with the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, and $50/£40 with the iPhone 16e, you should make sure that any offers you see beat those prices.
Black Friday can be a good time to get a deal on an older iPhone, such as the iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max which are now discontinued. These will be worth grabbing if you see them at a good price.
iPhone 17: Apple only launched the iPhone 17 lineup in September so we don’t expect to see big discounts, other than the typical “free iPhone as bill credits over several years with a qualifying plan” deals that are always on offer in the U.S.
iPhone 16: Shoppers should look out for discounts on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, but note that Apple has already cut prices by $100/£100. Also note that Apple no longer sells the 512GB versions of these handsets, so if you find those models on sale at a good price we recommend buying them. Similarly, if you see the now discontinued, iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max on sale at a good price then these would be a good purchase.
iPhone 16e: The price of the iPhone 16e will likely drop. This is Apple’s ‘budget’ handset so it already has a low price though so don’t expect huge additional savings.
We don’t recommend any iPhones older than the ones above, especially not the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus which are not Apple Intelligence compatible.
iPhone headphones deals for Black Friday 2025
Foundry
Many of the best deals are going to be on iPhone accessories—cases, chargers, cables, and the like. There are way too many such products to keep track of, and many small discounts come and go throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. We highlight only the most interesting bargains; products that are rarely discounted or exceptionally good prices on accessories we recommend.
U.S.
Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: $220 ($29 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirPods Pro 2: $189 ($10 off, MSRP was $249, now $199)
Amazon, AirPods 4: $69 ($60 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $140 ($39 off, MSRP $179)
Amazon, AirPods Max: $400 ($149 off, MSRP $549)
Apple, $25 gift card with AirPods 4 or ANC
Apple, $50 gift card with AirPods Pro 3
Amazon, Beats Solo 4: $130 ($70 off, MSRP $200) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80)
Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: $150 ($20 off, MSRP $170)
Amazon, Beats Studio Pro: $170 ($180 off, MSRP $350) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Pill: $79 ($71 off, MSRP $150)
Amazon, Beats Flex: $30 ($50 off, MSRP $70
Amazon, Sony WH-1000XM6: $398 ($51 off, MSRP $460) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort headphones: $199 ($150 off, MSRP $349) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Anker Soundcore Q20i: $37.99 ($32 off, MSRP $69.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Apple, $50 gift card with Beats headphones
Apple, $25 gift card with Beats Pill speaker
U.K.
Amazon, AirPods 4: £99 (£20 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): £149 (£20 off, RRP £169) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Argos, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): £169 (£30 off, new RRP £199)
Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: £219 (£0 off, RRP £219)
Amazon, AirPods Max: £449 (£50 off, RRP £499)
Apple, £20 gift voucher with AirPods 4 or ANC
Apple, £40 gift voucher with AirPods Pro 3
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95)
Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £149 (£80 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Solo 4: £95 (£105 off, RRP £199.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Fit Pro: £99 (£120 off, RRP £219.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats PowerBeats Pro 2: £171 (£79 off, RRP £249.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: £85 (£95 off, RRP £179.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bose New QuietComfort Ultra headphones: £399.99 (£50 off, RRP £449.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Sennheiser HD505 headphones: £179.99 (£50 off, RRP £229.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Anker Soundcore P30i: £23.99 (£26 off, RRP £49.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95)
Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £150 (£79 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Apple, £40 gift voucher with Beats headphones
Apple, £20 gift voucher with Beats Pill speaker
You might also find some deals among our best earbuds for iPhones and best over-ear headphones. And don’t forget to look at our best AirPods Black Friday deals.
Other iPhone accessory deals
U.S.
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $63 ($36 off, MSRP $99)
Amazon, AirTag (single): $18 ($11 off, MSRP $29)
Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $18 ($11 off, $29)
Apple, $25 gift card with iPad keyboards or Apple Pencil Pro
U.K.
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): £74 (£45 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, AirTag (single): £24.69 (£10 off, RRP £35)
Apple, $20 gift card with iPad keyboards or Apple Pencil Pro
Does Apple discount iPhones for Black Friday?
Rather than discount its products, every year Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Apple’s Black Friday ‘deal’ takes the form of gift card offers, rather than actual savings. This year, you can get an iPhone 16 or 16 Plus with a gift card worth $75/£60, or an iPhone 16e with a gift card worth $50/£40.
The deals over the past few years show that Apple’s offer this year is right in line with the offers from previous years.
We recommend the deal, especially in the U.S. where iPhones don’t tend to get price cuts. For U.K. readers the Apple voucher prices are a good indication as to how much money off an iPhone would be considered a good deal.
2025202420232022iPhone 16 & Plus$75–––iPhone 16e$50–––iPhone 15–$75––iPhone 14–$50$75–iPhone 13––$50$50iPhone SE–$25$25$50
Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.)
Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.)
Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products
Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals:
Apple Black Friday sale details
Best Black Friday Apple deals
Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals
Best Black Friday AirPods deals
Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals
Best Black Friday iPad deals
Is the iPhone Fold DOA a year before it even arrives? Macworld
Last week was another tough one for the beleaguered iPhone Air, whose commercial failure is now so widely accepted that even copycat products are getting pre-emptively canceled. According to industry sources, Chinese manufacturers, including Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo, have abandoned plans to launch Air-esque ultraslim phones and are now exploring other areas. Apple may currently be wishing it did the same.
The Air’s errors–its Airrors, if you like–have been discussed numerous times on this website, so I will refrain from hashing them out again. Suffice it to say, Apple was wrong to assume that what customers really wanted was an amazingly thin and light phone, and that they would be prepared to pay a high price and compromise on camera and battery performance to get it. It just didn’t manage to read the room.
There are several consolations for Apple amid this isolated failure. One is that the company as a whole continues to make extravagant amounts of money. Another is that the other new phones launched this fall, particularly the premium 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, are selling just fine. But the silver lining most relevant to the iPhone Air is the juicy prospect of the iPhone Fold, currently expected to arrive next year.
Most phone makers have had a foldable on the market for years; Samsung’s first Galaxy Fold launched way back in 2019, and it was followed by folding phones from Motorola, Google, Huawei, and others. But Apple has been biding its time, waiting for the moment and the available technology to be just right. In other words, it doesn’t want to launch a foldable until it can make one without a crease.
Reports last week suggest Apple has indeed solved the crease problem, and is on the point of beginning mass production of the first-gen iPhone Fold. And if the Fold is a success, Apple could retrospectively vindicate the Air project, since the Air’s breakthroughs in chassis strength and battery design were always going to come in handy when it moved onto its folding follow-up. Apple was just a year ahead of itself. “Guess you guys aren’t ready for that yet,” Tim Cook might have said. “But your kids are gonna love it.”
The question is this: has Apple learned its lesson? There’s certainly an appetite for foldables, but that doesn’t mean any foldable phone will automatically be a success. If you’d asked a random customer in September whether they liked the idea of a phone that was 2.5mm thinner and more than an ounce lighter than the iPhone 16 Pro, while still squeezing in a larger screen, I’m sure they would have said, “Yes, please!” But it’s the small print, the monkey’s paw repercussions, which make all the difference. Would we like a foldable iPhone? Yes please. But what’s the catch?
The iPhone Fold may suffer from some or all of the Air’s limitations, because its two folding halves will need to each be similarly ultraslim in order to make the folded device acceptably pocketable. But that’s not necessarily a dealbreaker. Where the Air weakened the camera and battery for the sake of aesthetics, the Fold’s sacrifices will be in the name of achieving a genuinely useful functional upgrade. I think many Apple fans would take that deal.
Here’s the catch. If you look again at that report linked above, it includes a prediction that the iPhone Fold will start at an eyewatering $2,399. Let’s just pause for a moment to give everyone who fainted a chance to get their breath back. Feeling better? So anyway, $2,399… oh dear, they’ve gone again.
A while back, we posted an article discussing the idea that the iPhone Fold would be essentially two iPhone Airs in a trench coat. Our main concern was that this would be too thick. But there was also the danger that the iPhone Fold would cost the same as two iPhone Airs–an alarming prospect. And now we hear it’ll actually cost the same as two iPhone Airs and an Apple Watch Series 11. Once again, Apple is determined to test how much we want the thing we’ve asked for, and I fear it will again get the answer, “Not that much.”
Of course, this is only a rumor. Based on other sources the iPhone Fold might cost as little as $2,000. Then again, it might cost as much as $2,500. If you’re hoping for the Fold to cost less than two Airs, you’re probably going to be disappointed. And I fear that, unless it makes more of an effort to understand what phone buyers actually care about, and how much they’re prepared to pay and sacrifice to obtain it, Apple will be disappointed too.
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Best AirPods Cyber Monday deals 2025: Get Black Friday AirPods Pro deals before it’s too late Macworld
Best AirPods Deals Available Now for Cyber Monday!
Cyber Monday is here with one last burst of deals. These are the best prices we are seeing right now:
Today’s best AirPods deals: U.S.
$50 off AirPods 4 at Walmart
$80 off AirPods 4 with ANC at Amazon
$150 off AirPods Max at Walmart
$50 gift voucher with AirPods Pro 3 at Apple
Today’s best AirPods deals: U.K.
£30 off AirPods Pro 2 at Argos
£20 off AirPods 4 at Amazon
£20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon
Prices checked on December 1: Deals change quickly during Cyber Monday, so we will update this page throughout the day.
Black Friday may be over, but Cyber Monday is here, and AirPods are still on sale for all-time low prices. The best deals will only last until midnight, so if you want a pair of AirPods, it is an excellent time to buy.
We’ve seen some great deals already, including $79 off the AirPods 4 with ANC. AirPods Pro 3 are $30 off, which is their first significant discount. Both Amazon and Walmart have dropped the price of the AirPods Pro 2, but stock has now run out – we did see prices drop to a staggering $138, but that now seems to have ended and they are back to $199. In the U.K., we’ve seen the AirPods Pro 2 down to £169 at Argos and Amazon, but they frequently go out of stock.
You can also find the best deals on alternatives to the AirPods, including Beats headphones, which are made by Apple and have many of the same AirPods innovations. You should also check out our roundup of the Best Cyber Monday Apple deals for this year. Also, check our Best Picks round-ups where you can see reviews of all the products we recommend, and especially our round-up of the best earbuds for iPhone users.
How we pick AirPods deals
At Macworld, we’ve tested every model of AirPods that Apple sells and have used them extensively in our daily lives. We have an extensive historical knowledge of historical prices and all-time lows, and only spotlight the best deals we find. Our team checks prices across Amazon and other major retailers several times a day and only highlights the verified low prices at the time of our latest update.
Since there are just four models of AirPods, we’ll list the best price we can find for each, but we will let you know when a particular model hits an all-time low.
Best Cyber Monday/Black Friday 2025 AirPods & AirPods Pro deals
The Black Friday sales are incredible time to pick up a new pair of AirPods, but you have to be quick because they end today: Cyber Monday! AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) and AirPods Pro 3 have hit all at all-time low prices, and are significantly lower than we’ve previously seen. The Black Friday deal of $69 for AirPods 4 was mind-blowing, but it seems to have ended now, as we are only seeing used models. Unfortunately, the great deal on the older AirPods Pro 2, which were $139 at Walmart also seems to have run out, but AirPods Max have dropped under $400, so it’s a good time to grab a pair if you want one.
U.K. readers can save money on the AirPods Pro 2, currently at £169 with Argos, but we’ve also seen them at that price on Amazon (but they go out of stock quickly!). Right now you can also get £20 off the AirPods 4, bringing the price under £100. See more U.K. AirPods deals below..
Apple’s Black Friday AirPods deal is a gift card worth $75/£60 with AirPods Max, $25/£20 gift voucher with AirPods Pro, and $25/£20 with AirPods 4. The deals we are seeing mostly beat Apple’s deal, which we’ve tracked over the past few years (see the values offered from 2022-2025 below), but the vouchers may be a better option if you are U.K. based as the discounts are smaller.
U.S.
Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: $220 ($29 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirPods Pro 2: $189 ($10 off, MSRP was $249, now $199)
Walmart, AirPods 4: $79 ($50 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $99 ($80 off, MSRP $179)
Walmart, AirPods Max: $400 ($149 off, MSRP $549)
Apple, $25 gift card with AirPods 4 or ANC
Apple, $50 gift card with AirPods Pro 3
U.K.
Amazon, AirPods 4: £99 (£20 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): £149 (£20 off, RRP £169) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Argos, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): £169 (£30 off, new RRP £199)
Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: £219 (£0 off, RRP £219)
Apple, £20 gift voucher with AirPods 4 or ANC
Apple, £40 gift voucher with AirPods Pro 3
Other headphone deals for Cyber Monday/Black Friday 2025
If it doesn’t have to be AirPods, take a look at these deals we’ve seen. You might also find some deals among our best earbuds for iPhones and best over-ear headphones.
U.S.
Amazon, Beats Solo 4: $130 ($70 off, MSRP $200) CYBER MONDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80)
Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: $150 ($20 off, MSRP $170)
Amazon, Beats Studio Pro: $170 ($180 off, MSRP $350)
Amazon, Beats Pill: $79 ($71 off, MSRP $150)
Amazon, Beats Flex: $30 ($50 off, MSRP $70
Amazon, Sony WH-1000XM6: $398 ($51 off, MSRP $460) CYBER MONDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort headphones: $199 ($150 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, Anker Soundcore Q20i: $38 ($32 off, MSRP $70)
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: $199 ($100 off, MSRP $299)
Amazon, Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: $349 ($50 off, MSRP $399)
Apple, $50 gift card with Beats headphones
Apple, $25 gift card with Beats Pill speaker
U.K.
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95)
Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £149 (£80 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: £279 (£90 off, RRP £369)
Amazon, Beats Solo 4: £95 (£105 off, RRP £199.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Fit Pro: £99 (£120 off, RRP £219.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats PowerBeats Pro 2: £171 (£79 off, RRP £249.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: £85 (£95 off, RRP £179.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bose New QuietComfort Ultra headphones: £399.99 (£50 off, RRP £449.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Sennheiser HD505 headphones: £179.99 (£50 off, RRP £229.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Anker Soundcore P30i: £23.99 (£26 off, RRP £49.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95)
Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £150 (£79 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Apple, £40 gift voucher with Beats headphones
Apple, £20 gift voucher with Beats Pill speaker
How to get the best AirPods deals for Cyber Monday/Black Friday 2025: Our advice
We’re seeing some incredible sales on all four AirPods models this year, with all-time low prices on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max. Here’s what to look out for:
AirPods 4: Apple’s cheapest AirPods weren’t updated in 2025, and we’ve seen prices falling all year. Over Black Friday, they dropped to $69 at Amazon, but that deal is gone. Walmart still has them for $79, however,
AirPods 4 with ANC: Apple sells a version of the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation for an extra $50, and Black Friday sales dropped them all the way to $99, which is still going on for Cyber Monday.
AirPods Pro 3: Apple just released the newest AirPods Pro 3 in September alongside the iPhone 17, so Amazon’s $30 price cut is about as good as it’s going to get until next year..
AirPods Max: Apple’s over-the-ear AirPods Max haven’t been updated in a meaningful way since 2020. They still have an H1 chip, don’t support Apple’s latest AirPods Pro features, and have a very high price tag compared to similar wireless headphones. If you want a pair, you can grab them for $400 at Walmart
Does Apple discount AirPods for Black Friday? Gift card values 2022–2025
Apple doesn’t cut prices for Black Friday, but it does hold a 4-day Shopping Event where it gives away gift cards when you buy certain items. Apple’s Black Friday 2025 offer is similar to previous years, with $25 for AirPods 4, $50 for AirPods Pro, and $75 for AirPods Max purchased on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site.
2025202420232022AirPods 4$25$25n/an/aAirPods Pro (3rd generation)$50n/an/an/aAirPods Pro (2nd generation)n/a$50$50$50AirPods Max$75 $75$75$75
You can about Apple’s Black Friday shopping event here: Apple Black Friday 2025: Details of Apple’s sale.
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Best Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals
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Best Cyber Monday 2025 Apple Watch deals: Black Friday savings on Series 10, 11, SE, and Ultra Macworld
Best Apple Watch Deals Available for Cyber Monday!
Cyber Monday us here with one last flurry of Black Friday deals. These are the top Apple Watch discounts we’ve found.
Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.S.
$50 off Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon
$150 Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) at Walmart
$70 off the Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon
$100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon
$50 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 at Apple
See more Apple Watch U.S. deals below
Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.K.
£200 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Argos
£130 off Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) at Currys
£40 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 at Apple
See more Apple Watch U.K. deals below
Prices checked on December 1. Deals change quickly during Cyber Monday, so we’ll update this page throughout the day.
The annual Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping extravaganza is always a fantastic time to buy an Apple Watch, with big savings from a wide variety of retailers. Sales started on Friday and conclude today, so there are still great Apple Watch deals to be found.
In this article, we will share all the remaining Black Friday deals and the best Apple Watch deals for Cyber Monday 2025. We have tools that we can use to check the prices everywhere, so we always know who has the best price and can share them here. We also share our advice about how to get the best deal on an Apple Watch, what to look out for, and what to avoid.
If you want to know what other Apple products are discounted, check out our round-up of the best Cyber Monday/Black Friday 2025 Apple deals. Also, check our Best Picks round-ups, where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. And if you aren’t sure which watch to buy, read our comparison of every Apple Watch.
How we pick the best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday/Cyber Monday
We’ve tested every Apple Watch model that Apple has ever sold, and wear them in our daily lives. We regularly check Apple Watch prices from all the retailers and have an extensive historical knowledge of historical prices and all-time lows. Therefore, we know when we find a really good deal on a really good product, and we will share it here.
Right now our team is checking prices across Amazon and other major retailers several times a day and highlighting the verified low prices at the time of our latest update. We also evaluate deal prices against the current MSRP/RRP for each model and spot any discrepancies that might be missed when looking at the price of older models to help our readers avoid scams.
When it comes to deciding what actually constitutes a good deal, we would look for roughly $50 to $70 off the current models for U.S. buyers, while in the U.K., we rarely find more than £30 off.
Best Apple Watch deals for Cyber Monday/Black Friday 2025
Want to get a bargain on a new Apple Watch? These are the best deals we’ve seen so far. Check out our advice below this section for tips on what to look out for.
U.S.
You can now save $70 on the new Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon, that’s $10 more than yesterday! But there is also $150 off the older model, which isn’t all that different (the two new health features, hypertension alerts, and Sleep Score, are also available on the Series 10), so definitely worth your attention.
We gave the Apple Watch SE 3 a near-perfect score of 4.5 stars and highly recommend it at full price—for $50 off, it’s a no-brainer decision. There’s only $20 off the Ultra 3, so it’s probably worth waiting a little longer on that one to see if prices drop again.
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm): $339 ($60 off, MSRP $399)
Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm): $359 ($70 off, MSRP $429)*
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $229 ($50 off, MSRP $279)
Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: $699 ($100 off, MSRP $799)
Apple, $50 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11
Walmart, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $279 ($150 off, $429 MSRP)
Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 2: $599 ($200 off, MSRP $799) CYBER MONDAY DEAL
U.K.
In the U.K. the deals are small on the newest Apple Watch models, but they have improved a little over the Black Friday weekend – we’ve seen Amazon drop the price of the Watch SE 3 further, so it’s now £20 off. If prices don’t drop further, our advice would be to snap up Apple’s Black Friday offer, which will get you a £40 gift card.
The biggest deals on offer right now are on the older models. We’d recommend Argos’s £200 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Curry’s £130 off the Apple Watch Series 10. Just keep in mind that in the U.K., Apple cut the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 prices by £30 and £50 compared to the previous generation when they were introduced. Keep this in mind when shopping, because some stores might make savings appear to be larger than they actually are.
Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: £719 (£30 off, RRP £749)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): £199 (£20 off, RRP £219)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): £229 (£20 off, RRP £249)
Argos, Apple Watch Ultra 2: £599 (£200 off, RRP was £799, Ultra 3 is £749)
Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): £279 (£120 off, was £399, Series 11 is £369)
Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): £299 (£130 off, was £429, Series 11 is £399)
Apple, £40 gift voucher with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11
How to get the best Apple Watch deals for Cyber Monday/Black Friday 2025: Our advice
Like always, Apple sells three watches, but for the first time in years, all three models were updated this year.
Apple Watch Series 11: The standard Apple Watch Series 11 starts at the same price as previous watches ($399/£369) and is largely the same as the Series 10. The main upgrade is better battery life (24 hours vs 18 hours), 5G connectivity (on cellular models), and better scratch resistance. We’re spotlighting a deal on the Series 10 for $120 off and recommend grabbing it instead of paying more for the Series 11.
Apple Watch Ultra 3: The Apple Watch Ultra 3 ($799/£749) has a slightly larger screen, 5G connectivity, Emergency SOS via satellite, and significantly longer battery life (42 hours vs 36 hours). With prices already dropping by $100, we recommend picking up the newer model if you’re looking for a large, rugged watch.
Apple Watch SE 3: Apple updated the Apple Watch SE for the first time in years and gave it several overdue features, including an always-on display, skin temperature sensor, gestures, 5G (on cellular models), a faster chip, and fast charging. With the same $249/£219 starting price, an older SE 2 would need to be around $100 to be worth it. Cyber Monday deals have pushed the price of the SE 3 under $200, and we think it’s a fantastic option for just about anyone.
For detailed advice on selecting the best model for you, check out our Apple Watch buying guide.
Cyber Monday/Black Friday Apple Watch deals: What to avoid
Spot bad deals: It’s important to be aware that Black Friday brings bad deals as well as good ones. Retailers don’t want to give you a great deal; they want you to buy their unwanted stock at a high price and will use all sorts of tricks to persuade you to do so. Don’t let them get away with it.
Check the real pricing: Always check the current MSRP/RRP for the watch you’re planning to buy (we include these with all of our recommended deals). In the U.K. Apple dropped prices on the new set of Watches when they were introduced, but retailers will conveniently forget to mention this and quote the old price instead. That makes their discount look bigger and the deal more appealing. Some retailers also raise their own prices ahead of Black Friday, then drop them back down and claim a large saving. Price tracker sites like CamelCamelCamel can help you to work out if this has happened. We will also flag it if we see it.
Read about the product: It’s worth checking reviews and buying guides (such as ours, linked above) to assess the age and worth of the device. Make sure you’re not being fobbed off with antiquated stock. Also, watch out for deals on the cellular models; these can look like big savings, but in our experience, there is little point in owning a cellular Apple Watch. You might as well pay less and get the standard model.
Does Apple discount Apple Watches for Black Friday?
Apple doesn’t drop prices for Black Friday. Rather, it gives away gift cards when you buy certain items. For Apple’s Black Friday deal in 2025, it is giving away $50/£40 gift cards with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 11 purchases made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. The Series 10 wasn’t included in 2024’s sale, so the fact that the Apple Watch 11 is included this year is a nice surprise.
In many cases, especially in the U.K. where the price drops aren’t as big, the Apple Black Friday deal is a better option.
Where to get Cyber Monday/Black Friday Apple Watch deals
These retailers may offer Black Friday Apple Watch discounts:
U.S.
Apple – no direct discounts, just gift cards
Amazon U.S. – widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly
Best Buy – wide range of deals on popular Apple products
Costco – some deals on popular Apple products, watch out for restored and older models
Target – some deals on popular Apple products
Walmart – some deals on popular Apple products, watch out for restored and older models
U.K.
Apple – no direct discounts, just gift cards
AO.com – grants larger discounts to AO members (£39.99 annually)
Amazon U.K. – widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly
Argos – some discounts
Currys – a mix of new a older models
John Lewis – mostly current products, with a few older models
KRCS – good selection, but not as many models as the Apple Store
Very – good selection of deals
Cyber Monday/Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products
Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals:
Apple Cyber Monday sale details
Best Cyber Monday Apple deals
Best Cyber Monday MacBook & Mac deals
Best Cyber Monday AirPods deals
Best Cyber Monday iPad deals
Best Cyber Monday iPhone deals
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