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The 30+ Best Black Friday Apple Deals Still Available on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and More Black Friday is winding down, but you can still find popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more at all-time low prices. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon.
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Specifically, we're sharing all of the Apple products that currently have all-time low prices, or discounts that are at least very close to their record-low prices. Now that Black Friday is here, we expect these to be the best prices of the season, so if you've been holding off on purchasing any of the products listed below, now is definitely the time to do so.
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AirPods
iPhone
Mac
Apple Watch
iPad
Accessories
More Black Friday Sales
Our Top Picks
AirTag 4-Pack for $62.99 ($36 off)
AirPods 4 for $69.00 ($60 off)
Apple Watch SE 3 for $199.99 ($50 off)
HomePod for $269.99 ($29 off)
Apple Watch Series 11 for $339.00 ($60 off)
13-Inch M4 MacBook Air for $749.00 ($250 off)
14-Inch M5 MacBook Pro for $1,349.00 ($250 off)
AirPods
AirPods deals are in abundance this Black Friday season, with best-ever prices on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Pro 3. You can also find a steep $119 discount on AirPods Max right now, and all of these discounts are available on Amazon.
$60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00
$79 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $109.99
$29 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $219.99
$150 OFFAirPods Max for $399.00
iPhone
Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season.
AT&T
iPhone 17: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in
iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in
iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in
Starting with AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro at no cost with eligible trade-in, and the iPhone Air for up to $700 off with eligible trade-in. Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available at up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in.
UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at AT&T
If you switch to AT&T from a different carrier, AT&T will pay off your phone balance at up to $800 off per line. AT&T also has the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 available with an offer. If you buy one, you can get $300 off the second.
Verizon
iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with new line on Unlimited Ultimate
iPhone 17: No cost with new line on MyPlan
iPhone Accessories: Save on iPhone accessories
New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro at no cost this Black Friday season. For the iPhone 17, no trade-in is required but you must add a new line to Verizon's MyPlan.
UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at Verizon
In terms of watches, Verizon is offering the new Apple Watch SE 3 at no cost when you trade-in your old device on select Unlimited plans.
T-Mobile
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in
iPhone Air: No cost with eligible trade-in
iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in
T-Mobile's offers are nearly identical to AT&T's. You can get the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro at no cost when you trade in an old device and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. Otherwise, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max for up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in on unlimited plans.
UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at T-Mobile
For Apple Watches at T-Mobile, you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 for $99.00 when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. If you plan on buying two models, you can get up to $300 off the second when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans.
Visible
Visible is offering 50 percent off its Visible+ Pro plan this season, with the code BLACKFRIDAY50 at checkout. After entering this deal, you can get the plan for $225/year, down from $450/year.
50% OFFVisible+ Pro Plan for $225/Year
For Apple specific offers, if you purchase any iPhone this holiday season, you can get the 40mm Apple Watch SE at no cost. To get this deal, you will need to be a new Visible member joining on the Visible+ Pro annual plan and purchase any new iPhone, then enter the code APPLEWATCH at checkout.
Mac
M5 MacBook Pro
Amazon has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,349.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Black, and it's a new all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro.
$250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,349.00
$250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,549.00
M4 MacBook Air
You can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00, down from $999.00, a new all-time low price on the computer that beats the previous low by about $50. You'll also find many of the 512GB models of the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week.
$250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00
$250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $949.00
Mac Mini
Amazon is taking $120 off the 256GB model of the M4 Mac mini in Black Friday deals, as well as $130 off 512GB models.
$120 OFFM4 Mac Mini (256GB) for $479.00
$130 OFFM4 Mac Mini (512GB) for $669.00
M4 iMac
Amazon has $150 off a few of Apple's M4 iMac, with prices starting at $1,149.00 for the entry-level model with 8-core, 16GB RAM, and 256GB.
$150 OFFM4 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,149.00
$150 OFFM4 iMac (10-core/256GB) for $1,349.00
Apple Watch
Series 11
Amazon has introduced the first big discounts on a few Apple Watch Series 11 models, including both GPS and cellular devices. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $339.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $369.00, down from $429.00.
$60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $339.00
$60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $369.00
SE 3
The Apple Watch SE 3 has received its first major discount on Amazon, with $50 off both the 40mm and 44mm GPS models.
$50 OFFApple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) for $199.00
$50 OFFApple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS) for $229.00
iPad
M3 iPad Air
We're tracking record low prices across the entire M3 iPad Air lineup for Black Friday, with discounts available at both Amazon and Best Buy. This sale includes savings on both Wi-Fi and cellular models of the tablet, and it's been a few weeks since we last saw these all-time low prices.
Prices start at $449.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Across the board these are all $150 discounts on the M3 iPad Air, and each one is a match for the best-ever price seen on these tablets.
$150 OFF11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $449.00
$150 OFF13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $649.00
Our list below focuses on Wi-Fi models, but you'll also find many cellular models on sale at $150 off right now. The 128GB cellular 11-inch iPad Air is available for $599.00 and the 128GB cellular 13-inch iPad Air is available for $799.00, both representing record low prices.
11-inch M3 iPad Air
128GB Wi-Fi - $449.00, down from $599.00
256GB Wi-Fi - $549.00, down from $699.00
512GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00
1TB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00
13-inch M3 iPad Air
128GB Wi-Fi - $649.00, down from $799.00
256GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00
512GB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00
1TB Wi-Fi - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00
M5 iPad Pro
Amazon has the first notable discounts on Apple's brand new M5 iPad Pro, with the entry-level 11-inch model available for $899.00, down from $999.00.
$100 OFF11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $899.00
$100 OFF13-inch 512GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $1,399.00
For the larger models, you can save up to $170 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this week. If you're shopping for the 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $2,229.00, down from $2,399.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $50 and $151 off.
11-Inch M5 iPad Pro
256GB Wi-Fi - $899.00 ($100 off)
512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy]
1TB Wi-Fi - $1,499.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy]
1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,584.00 ($115 off)
2TB Wi-Fi - $1,859.00 ($140 off)
2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off)
13-Inch M5 iPad Pro
256GB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off)
512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy]
1TB Wi-Fi - $1,768.00 ($131 off)
1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,861.00 ($138 off)
2TB Wi-Fi - $2,148.00 ($151 off)
2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,229.00 ($170 off)
iPad mini 7
Amazon this week has low prices on nearly every Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale.
$100 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $399.00
$100 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $499.00
$100 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $699.00
11th Gen iPad
Amazon this week is taking $75 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $274.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, an all-time low price on this model.
$75 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $274.00
$75 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $374.00
$70 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $579.00
Accessories
Apple Pencil Pro
You can get the Apple Pencil Pro available for $94.99, down from $129.00.
$30 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $94.99
AirTag
Amazon has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $62.99, down from $99.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the accessory.
$36 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $62.99
If you're shopping for just one AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for $17.97, which is another all-time low price.
iPhone 17 Cases
Amazon this week brought back big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. We're also tracking a few discounts on other accessories like the FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe.
UP TO 26% OFFiPhone 17 Cases at Amazon
iPhone Air
Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
iPhone 17
Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
iPhone 17 Pro
Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00
Silicone Case - $36.00, down from $49.00
TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00
More Black Friday Sales
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Target
Samsung
Sonos
Nomad
Sony
Walmart
OWC
Adobe
We're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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Someone Is Trying To 'Hack' People Through Apple Podcasts Apple's Podcasts app on both iOS and Mac has been exhibiting strange behavior for months, spontaneously launching and presenting users with obscure religion, spirituality and education podcasts they never subscribed to -- and at least one of these podcasts contains a link attempting a cross-site scripting attack, 404 Media reports. Joseph Cox, a journalist at the outlet, documented the issue after repeatedly finding his Mac had launched the Podcasts app on its own, presenting bizarre podcasts with titles containing garbled code, external URLs to Spotify and Google Play, and in one case, what appears to be XSS attack code embedded directly in the podcast title itself.
Patrick Wardle, a macOS security expert and creator of Objective-See, confirmed he could replicate similar behavior: simply visiting a website can trigger the Podcasts app to open and load an attacker-chosen podcast without any user prompt or approval. Wardle said this creates "a very effective delivery mechanism" if a vulnerability exists in the Podcasts app, and the level of probing suggests adversaries are actively evaluating it as a potential target. The XSS-attempting podcast dates from around 2019. A recent review in the app asked "How does Apple allow this attempted XSS attack?"
Asked for comment five times by 404 Media, Apple did not respond.
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Apple Black Friday, AirDrop on Android, macOS Tahoe thoughts Benjamin and Chance give their opinion on the 2025 Apple holiday ad ‘A Critter Carol’, and talk about some of the Apple tech deals they’ve found this Black Friday. Also, there’s more clarity on the Apple Watch WiFi sync changes coming to the EU next month, and Google pulls off an impressive stunt to make AirDrop work on Android. Finally, Benjamin installed macOS Tahoe for the first time and has some thoughts to share.
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The Apple Pencil USB-C drops to $49, the cheapest it’s ever been Macworld
The Apple Pencil can be such a great tool to upgrade your iPad experience. This Black Friday, we found a jaw-dropping deal over at Walmart where you can order the USB-C version for $49, a full $30 below its regular price.
The USB-C Apple Pencil is fantastic for taking notes or signing documents, but it’s also a stellar tool for drawings. It comes with tilt sensitivity so you can use it like a real pen, but if you want pressure sensitivity for accurate drawing and shading, you’ll need to upgrade to the Apple Pencil Pro (which is also on sale for $95, a savings of $35).
The Pencil is compatible with every iPad Apple currently sells, and it’ll work with most models from recent years. It attaches magnetically to your iPad, so you don’t lose it, but you’ll need to plug in a USB-C cable when you need to charge it.
Since this is the first time we’ve seen the USB-C Apple Pencil down to $49, we encourage you to take advantage of this fabulous deal before it expires.
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Roborock’s best-selling vacuums on sale for Black Friday starting at $199.99 [Up to 50% off] This Black Friday, transform your home cleaning routine with Roborock’s best-selling vacuums at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge robotic technology or powerful cordless convenience, Roborock has you covered with savings up to 50% across their entire lineup.
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Black Friday alert: Deals slash prices on portable SSDs from Sandisk, Samsung and Kingston Black Friday has arrived, and with it come amazing deals on portable SSDs. Upgrade your Mac, iPad or iPhone storage on the cheap.
(via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)
Black Friday Babbel coupon slashes lifetime all-language plan to $129.99 Babbel's Black Friday promotion drops its Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) to $129.99 with code LEARN from November 28 through December 1.Babbel Black Friday dealBabbel's Lifetime plan includes all 14 language courses for a one-time purchase. Learners can switch between lessons on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or the web without monthly fees.The Black Friday deal through StackSocial offers permanent access to every language Babbel offers. Get the lifetime subscription for $129.99 with coupon code LEARN. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Use ChatGPT as Your iPhone's Action Button Assistant Apple doesn't currently allow iPhone users to change the Side button's Siri functionality to another assistant, but owners of iPhone 15 Pro and newer models can assign ChatGPT to the Action button instead. Keep reading to learn how.
OpenAI's free ChatGPT app for iPhone lets you interact with the chatbot using text or voice. What's more, if you assign voice mode directly to the Action button, you can use it to jump straight into a spoken conversation, giving you quick, handsfree access to a far more capable assistant.
Install the ChatGPT app, then sign into your account or create a new one.
Next, open the Settings app.
Tap Action Button.
Swipe to Controls, then tap the two chevrons beside the currently assigned control.
Using the control search field, type "ChatGPT."
Select the control Open ChatGPT Voice.
A long press of the Action button will now open ChatGPT's voice mode. The first time you activate it, the app may request microphone access. Tap Allow to proceed. After that, you can begin speaking immediately.
A recent update means voice conversations now take place inside the same chat window as text-based prompts, instead of switching to a separate voice-only interface. Responses appear in real time, combining spoken output with on-screen text and any visuals the model generates. This keeps your conversation's context intact and makes switching between typing and speaking smoother.
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You can also leave the ChatGPT app during a voice session without ending it. When you swipe away, the conversation continues and appears in the Dynamic Island as long as the assistant is listening and preparing a response. To stop, tap the Dynamic Island to return to the app, then tap End.
Note that while this setup gives you a fast, physical shortcut to a richer, more context-aware assistant, ChatGPT can't perform Siri-like system actions like accessing your calendar or setting an alarm.Tag: ChatGPTThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Made in the USA: Intel foundries may get used for Apple's M7 processor The lower-end M7 Apple Silicon chip could be made in the United States as soon as 2027, but this isn't the first time we've heard that this could happen.Intel could soon be making Apple's chips. Image credit: IntelUntil now, all M-series chips used in Macs and iPads have been built by TSMC at its factories in China and elsewhere. But a new report by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests things are about to change.If Kuo is correct, Apple will have TSMC build its entry-level M-series chips at its U.S.-based factories from 2027. The rest of Apple's chips will continue to be provided by TSMC. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Deals – Black Friday Edition: Apple Watch Ultra 3 $99 off, M5 MacBook Pro $250 off, M4 MacBook Air $300 off, Pencil, more This is it folks…Black Friday 2025 is here and so are the best prices of the year on just all of Apple’s latest and greatest. We have already collected an AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max, alongside a whole bunch more, but some brand new deals went live this morning. Firstly, Apple Watch Ultra 3. On the Mac side of things, the brand new M5 MacBook Pro has now dropped to new lows at $250 off and we have a wild $300 price drop on select M4 MacBook Air configs. But there’s tons more below.
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The MacRumors Show: Apple's Big Plans for iPad Mini 8 On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the latest rumors about Apple's upcoming iPad mini 8.
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The next-generation version of the iPad mini is expected to feature an OLED display, as part of Apple's plan to expand the display technology across many more of its devices. Apple's first OLED device was the Apple Watch in 2015, followed by the iPhone in 2017 and the iPad Pro in 2024. It now apparently plans to bring the technology to more devices, such as the iPad Air, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro, and could start with the iPad mini next year.
The current iPad mini has a Liquid Retina LCD display, just like the iPad Air. OLED offers higher contrast with true blacks, wider viewing angles, faster response times, better efficiency, and generally better perceived picture quality than LCD.
The current iPad mini came out in 2024, with the main upgrade over the previous version being the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence support. The previous generation introduced a complete redesign and the A15 Bionic chip.
In August, Apple mistakenly shared code that revealed key information about the next-generation iPad mini with the codename J510/J511: The device features the A19 Pro chip, which is used in the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The current iPad mini uses a version of the A17 Pro chip from the iPhone 15 Pro with a five-core GPU. The A19 Pro used in the iPhone Air also has a five-core GPU, as opposed to the full six-core version in the iPhone 17 Pro models, so it seems likely that this binned version of the chip will be the one used in the next iPad mini.
Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on a version of the iPad mini that has a more water resistant design, making it the first iPad with a water resistance rating.
While the iPhone has IP68 water resistance that allows it to withstand submersion in water up to six meters deep for 30 minutes, it is not yet known what IP rating the iPad mini might feature. The iPad mini's updated casing is expected to offer water resistance similar to the iPhone, making it safe for casual use in wet environments like a bath or a pool area.
Apple has reportedly developed a new speaker system for the iPad mini that uses vibration-based technology, allowing for the speaker holes in the device to be removed. Removing the speaker holes would cut down on areas where water could get into the crevices of the iPad mini.
For the iPhone, Apple uses adhesive and gaskets to protect the speaker holes and other ingress points from water intrusion, so the iPad mini's design would be radically different. The current iPad mini does not have an official water resistance rating and it is not safe to get it wet.
With an OLED display, water resistance, a new speaker system, and a faster chip, the device is expected to be more expensive, and Apple could charge up to $100 more for the device. The iPad mini is currently priced starting at $499. Apple will purportedly launch the iPad mini 8 with OLED display in the third quarter of next year at the earliest.
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Save $60 on this 4K LG UltraFine monitor for your Mac in this Black Friday sale Macworld
Apple’s 27-inch Studio Display is an excellent monitor, but it doesn’t have an excellent price. But this 27-inch LG UltraFine at Amazon does. Normally $280, it’s down to $220 for Black Friday, the absolute best price this model’s ever been.
You won’t get a camera or spatial audio, but this LG UltraFine will deliver crisp and clear 3480x2160p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. Alongside that 5ms response time, this monitor is better suited for handling your daily workload and watching YouTube than it is for gaming, but if you’re hooking it up to a Mac, you probably don’t mind. You can adjust this monitor exactly how you want it, tilting and pivoting it, and adjusting its height at just the right spot so your neck and back stop complaining as much. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that it looks absolutely gorgeous and will fit right in with all your sleek Apple gear.
Just note it connects via HDMI, so if you have a MacBook Air, you’ll need an HDMI-to-USB-C adapter to connect it to your Mac’s DisplayPort. Otherwise, the LG UltraFine 4K IPS display is the monitor your office needs, especially now that it’s more affordable than ever at its Black Friday $220 price point.
A 4K monitor for $220? Yes, please!Buy now at Amazon
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Today in Apple history: QuickTime 5 takes the world by storm On November 28, 2001, Apple revealed that its QuickTime 5 software was being downloaded for Mac and PC a million times every three days.
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New Apple research hints at how future AirPods could read brain signals A new study by Apple researchers presents a method that lets an AI model learn one aspect of the structure of brain electrical activity without any annotated data. Here’s how.
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iPhone 17 Lineup Drives Smartphone Growth in China Apple's iPhone 17 lineup was the clear driver of smartphone growth during China's "Singles Day" shopping festival, according to new industry data.
Apple was the top-selling smartphone brand throughout this year's month-long Singles Day period in China, accounting for 26% of all smartphone sales, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research shared by Reuters. Overall smartphone sales rose just 3% year-over-year, and Counterpoint says the iPhone alone prevented the market from seeing what would otherwise have been a 5% annual decline.
Counterpoint's data indicates that demand for iPhone 17 models was particularly strong throughout the festival, which ended on November 11. The rebound continues a trend seen over recent months, during which Apple has steadily outpaced the wider Chinese smartphone market after years of cooling demand.
Data provider Syntun told Reuters that total Singles Day sales across all major e-commerce platforms reached 1.70 trillion yuan ($240 billion), up from 1.44 trillion yuan last year, which had a shorter promotional window. In its most recent earnings call, Apple said it anticipated what could be its strongest December quarter on record.
Huawei recorded the steepest decline among major brands, with its share dropping to 13% from 17% a year ago. Its new flagship Mate 80 launched too late to participate meaningfully in the festival. Xiaomi held the second-largest share with 17%, though its sales also declined year-over-year due to the earlier release timing of the Xiaomi 17 series.Tags: China, CounterpointThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Best Black Friday AirTag deals: 4-pack drops to $62.99, single tag hits $17.97 Holiday shoppers can grab a strong deal on Black Friday as the AirTag 4-pack falls to $62.99, with the single AirTag also dropping to $17.97.Black Friday deal for Apple's AirTagsAirTag prices have dropped again, and the new rates set a fresh record for the popular trackers. Amazon has the AirTag 4-pack for $62.99, which is the lowest price seen all year.The single AirTag has also fallen to $17.97, which puts it well below Apple's standard retail cost. These discounts arrive during a busy shopping period when travel increases, and demand for trackers usually rises. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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Here’s everything Apple has coming this December, and what not to expect Apple is about to wrap up its most successful year ever, and December will bring a variety of new software and service-related launches for users. Here’s everything Apple has coming in December, and what not to expect.
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Get $15 at Amazon when you buy $100 Apple Gift Card Macworld
Don’t know what to get someone this Black Friday? How about some free money: Right now, if you buy an Apple digital gift card of $100 or more, you’ll also get $15 credit to use on yourself at Amazon.
Amazon’s Black Friday promo states that if you buy an Apple Gift Card of north of $100 in a single order and use the APPLEBF coupon code in the appropriate box at checkout, you’ll get $15 in shop credit to use before the end of January 2026. The credit will arrive as soon as the gift card does, which is usually in about 5 minutes.
Of course, there are some terms and conditions, such as that you can only take advantage of this offer once. You also won’t be able to use the credit to buy other gift cards, nor can you use a gift card to pay for the current Apple gift card. Also, the credit is only good for “eligibble purchases,” so some items may be excluded.
But other than that, it’s just free money. So go grab this deal, because who doesn’t want $15 to spend on themselves while shopping this Black Friday?
Get $15 for yourself when you gift someone else $100 at AppleBuy now at Amazon
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Best Apple Watch Black Friday deals slash prices to as low as $129 The biggest Apple Watch Black Friday discounts are live, and the best offers are coming from Amazon with steep cuts on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch SE 3. Plus, grab blowout deals from $129.Apple Watch SE 3Black Friday has pushed Apple Watch prices down further than usual, and Amazon is leading with the most aggressive drops. The Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and the Apple Watch SE 2 and 3 are all sitting at the lowest price on record.Buy Apple Watch from $129 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M-series chip as early as mid-2027.
If this rumor proves to be accurate, Intel could supply Apple with M6 or M7 chips for future MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models at a minimum. However, while previous Intel chips for Macs were designed by Intel and based on x86 architecture, M-series chips are designed by Apple and use Arm architecture. Intel would only assist with manufacturing.
TSMC would continue to supply the majority of Apple's M-series chips.
Kuo said that Apple choosing to have Intel supply its lowest-end M-series chip would appease the Trump administration's desire for "Made in USA" products, and it would also help Apple to diversify its supply chain for manufacturing.
Apple began transitioning away from Intel processors in Macs in 2020, and its own M-series chips continue to provide industry-leading performance per watt.Tags: Apple Silicon, Intel, Ming-Chi KuoThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit of reversing engineering, security researchers can map them to their common industry names.
In this updated Thanksgiving edition of Security Bite, I revisit a story I started working on in May of 2024. Because Apple is continuously adding new modules to its XProtect suite to combat the latest malware trends, I suspect this column will continue to update over time. Here’s what malware your Mac can detect and remove on its own:
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Apple might turn to Intel for its upcoming M-series chips, per report Apple currently partners exclusively with TSMC for production of its M-series chips, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that may change soon, with Intel being brought in as an important new supplier.
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Amazon slashes 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 to $1,349, all-time best price Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip has fallen to an all-time low of $1,349 on Amazon, with two upgraded models also receiving $250 discounts.Get the lowest price on record for Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro.Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 just hit its lowest price to date at Amazon. The base model has dropped to $1,349, undercutting every previous sale since launch.Save $250 on M5 MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Wow! The M5 MacBook Pro is a whopping $250 off for Black Friday Macworld
This is the kind of deal we were hoping but not expecting to see this Black Friday — the M5 MacBook Pro has dropped to $1,349, a massive $250 discount for a laptop that’s barely been out a few weeks. This isn’t just the best price on this model, it’s the best price we’ve ever seen for Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro.
The M5 MacBook Pro is a laptop that delivers a jaw-dropping performance, as we found when we reviewed it just last month. We gave the new laptop a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, loving the improved GPU and SSD performance.
With 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, this laptop has everything you could want from a professional tool, delivering speed, plenty of storage space, and tons of features. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display is absolutely gorgeous, as usual, delivering crisp visuals, fabulous colors, and 1000 nits of brightness in all lighting situations. Plus, it’s the only Mac you can get with the M5 chip until next year.
This is a rare chance to get Apple’s best laptop for a low price, so grab the M5 MacBook Pro for $1,349 before the sale ends.
Snag an M5 MacBook Pro for $250 offBuy now at Amazon
Apple's Maps & Ads face new EU scrutiny under the Digital Markets Act EU regulators are investigating Apple for Digital Markets Act violations — but this time it's the company's Maps and advertising services under the microscope.EU probes Apple Maps and Ads for new DMA violationsThe European Commission (EC) has long been Apple's bugbear. The Brussels-based antitrust regulator previously compelled the company to permit third-party app stores within the European Union. It also forced Apple to transition from its proprietary Lightning connector to the widely adopted USB-C standard.But now, it seems that two more of Apple's services — Apple Maps and Apple Ads — are getting picked apart. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Get an Apple Watch SE 2 for Just $129 During Black Friday Black Friday is in full swing, and Amazon has a great deal on the previous generation Apple Watch SE 2 during the event. You can get the 40mm GPS model for just $129.00, down from the original price of $249.00.
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This deal is only available in the Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band (small/medium), and it's selling fast with delivery dates slipping into mid December as of writing. If you're shopping for Apple Watch deals during Black Friday, check out our post for great sales on Series 11 and more.
$120 OFFApple Watch SE 2 (40mm GPS) for $129.00
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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Apple Pay Supporting the Fight Against AIDS This Week — Here's How Apple has announced that it will again donate $5 to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store in the U.S. and many other countries from today through December 7. Apple's donation this year will be capped at $3 million.
The Global Fund is a public-private partnership that aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria throughout the developing world. Apple says that its annual donation will "help fund critical health programs that save lives."
Apple runs this donation campaign ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1 each year.
Apple has supported The Global Fund for 19 years through its partnership with the (RED) brand, co-founded by U2 singer Bono. However, Apple no longer offers any devices in the charitable (PRODUCT)RED color, so the partnership feels less prominent now. The only product still available in (PRODUCT)RED is a single iPhone 14 case.
Last year, Apple said it had raised more than $250 million for (RED) to date.Related Roundup: Apple PayTag: (PRODUCT)REDRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Don’t miss out on these 800+ app discounts for Black Friday and Cyber Monday 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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Adobe’s Black Friday deal slashes Creative Cloud subscription by 50% Macworld
It’s not often you see discounts on Adobe Creative Cloud – Adobe’s ever-popular software suite packed with all the greatest hits such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and InDesign.
Now that Black Friday is here, Adobe has dramatically slashed prices. The sale ends on Black Friday itself (November 28) so you need to snap up the deal today!
But before you buy, note that Amazon has its own deals on Creative Cloud that are in some cases better than Adobe’s!
Best Creative Cloud Black Friday Deals
Adobe has 50% off Creative Cloud. The price is as follows:
U.S. users: Annual price $387.71, billed monthly at $34.97 – Get the deal here
U.K. users: Annual price £386.70, billed monthly at £33.34 – Get the deal here
Amazon Black Friday deals for Adobe Creative Cloud:
Amazon U.S. also has Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of $389.99 – Get the deal here
Amazon U.K. beats Adobe’s deal with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of £319.99 – Get the deal here.
Adobe Creative Cloud normally costs $779.88 / £773.86 a year if bought directly from Adobe (on the annual prepaid plan) Those prices went up, in 2024 they were $659.88 / £656.21 and in 2023, they were $599.88 / £596.33 a year.
Best Black Friday Adobe deals
Adobe’s deals are as follows. More information about these discounts can be found at Adobe U.S. and Adobe U.K. You can also read all about how to get the Best prices for Adobe Creative Cloud here: Adobe Creative Cloud pricing: How to get the best deal.
Adobe individual users monthly deal
Individuals in the U.S can get 50% off Creative Cloud All Apps this Black Friday.
Get deal: Individuals Pay $34.97 a month (was $69.99 a month)
And in the U.K. individuals can also save 50% on the price of Creative Cloud All Apps this Black Friday.
Get deal: Individuals Pay £33.23 a month (was £66.49 a month)
The deal is only for one-year subscription, so after the year is up your subscription will be back to the usual price per month, unless you manage to take advantage of another deal. We discuss how to do this later in the article.
Adobe individual users annual deal
Adobe Creative Cloud normally costs $779.88 / £773.86 a year if bought directly from Adobe (on the annual prepaid plan).
In the U.S. customers can save $390 on the usual annual price this Black Friday.
Get deal: Individuals Pay $389.71 for the first year (usually $779.88 a year)
And in the U.K. customers can save £387 on the annual price of Creative Cloud All Apps this Black Friday.
Get deal: Individuals Pay £386.70 for the first year (usually £773.86 a year)
The deal is only for one-year subscription, so after the year is up you will have to find another deal or pay the full price.
Education users Creative Cloud deals
Adobe offers a student discount across its range of products. Even outside of Black Friday, Students can get all apps on an annual plan for $359.88 / £239.76, which is a large discount on the usual $779.88 / £773.86 a year. But for Black Friday that deal is even better:
U.S. students: Get Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for Students for $239.81 a year or $19.98 a month.
U.K. students: Get Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for Students for £191.74 a year or £15.98 a month.
Get deal: Students Pay $19.98 a month
Amazon deals on Creative Cloud
Individual
Amazon U.S. has an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of $389.99.
Amazon U.K. beats Adobe’s deal with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of £319.99.
Education
Amazon U.S. beats Adobe’s deal with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Student & Teacher 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of $179.99.
Amazon U.K. also beats Adobe with Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Student & Teacher 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of £114.99.
The best Adobe CC deals will appear below:
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How to get Adobe’s Black Friday price if you’re an existing customer
Adobe’s Black Friday deal isn’t available for existing customers, though in the past we have found that beginning the subscription cancellation process can sometimes prompt Adobe to offer a discount or additional months for free to entice users to stay.
If you already have an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription that is due to increase in price in the next few months—say you got the deal last year—or is already priced higher than the latest deal, it may be worth contacting Adobe’s customer service to cancel so you can jump on the new, cheaper Black Friday deal.
Sometimes they will just move you over to the new price without you having to cancel.
The process is simple. Sign into your Adobe CC account and click on “Manage Account”. Here you’ll see your current plan price. Most plans last 12 months, so if that deal is coming up or you are already on a price higher than the Black Friday deal, ask Adobe to switch you over straight away.
The simplest way is to use the Chat service. A Chat speech bubble icon should be in the lower right-hand corner of the webpage. If not, Adobe suggest you cange your browser. After signing in again, scroll down to the bottom to “Start chat”. Explain what you want to do (cancel your current plan and move to the new price) and the Adobe representative will guide you through the process.
Even easier, if you’ve had the account for a few years, is just to ask if you can change to the new Black Friday price. When they say it’s for new customers only, say that you don’t want to go through the whole cancellation process just to get the new price, so could the agent assist you in doing it without cancelling your account.
We’d suggest giving that a shot and seeing how far you get—good luck!
See our full guide to buying Adobe Creative Cloud which includes advice on how to get the best deal. We also have a guide on getting Photoshop on a Mac.
We’re also looking at the best Black Friday Apple deals of the year in our dedicated article.
The 60+ Best Black Friday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monitors, Headphones, and More Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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 Black Friday sale, and this year you'll find up to 30 percent off the company's most popular devices. This includes the Sonos Ace headphones, Arc Ultra soundbar, Move 2 speaker, and more.
UP TO 30% OFFSonos Black Friday 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.
Ace Headphones - $279, down from $399
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 - $2,998.00, down from $6,499.00
Ecovacs
Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $349.99, down from $699.99
Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum - $399.99, down from $1,099.99
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 Black Friday 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
We've collected a few of the most notable products on sale in the lists below, but 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.
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.
Headphones
WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones - $39.99 ($30 off)
WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $99.99 ($80 off)
ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $149.99 ($100 off)
WH-1000XM4 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $189.99 ($160 off)
WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $249.99 ($150 off)
WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $399.99 ($60 off)
Earbuds
WF-C510 Truly Wireless Earbuds - $49.99 ($20 off)
WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $79.99 ($50 off)
WF-1000XM5 The Best Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $229.99 ($100 off)
TVs
43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $419.99 ($80 off)
55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)
65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)
65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($500 off)
65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,299.99 ($1,000 off)
Anker
Highlights of Anker's Black Friday 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
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 kicked off a sitewide Black Friday sale this week. This includes sales on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, home appliances, and more.
SITEWIDE DISCOUNTSSamsung Black Friday 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 2025 65-inch The Frame TV for $1,199.99 ($600 off), as well as The Frame Pro for $1,999.00 ($1,200 off).
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.
If you purchase the Galaxy XR alongside other Galaxy products, there are also a few bundle offers during the early Black Friday sale. You can get 70 percent off Galaxy Buds3, 44 percent off Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and 25 percent off Galaxy Watch8 Classic when bundled with the headset.
TVs
The Frame (2025 Models) - Save up to $600
The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99
65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99
65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $2,699.99
77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99
75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,799.99, 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
27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor - $979.99, down from $1,599.99
49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $899.99, down from $1,799.99
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 - $1,999.00, 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 - $3,299.00, down from $4,999.00
Galaxy Products
Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack
Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $480 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 $250
Galaxy Watch 7 - Save up to $150
Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Save $40
TVs
Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are abundant, with most sales focusing on Smart Fire TV models with big discounts. You'll find brands like Insignia, Hisense, and Panasonic at solid low prices this season.
50-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $169.99, down from $299.99
55-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $239.99, down from $429.99
65-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $349.99, down from $549.99
75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $896.99, down from $1,096.99
65-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,499.00
85-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $3,798.00, down from $4,799.00
Video Games
Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - $109.99, down from $149.99
PlayStation Portal - $179.00, down from $199.99
PlayStation 5 (Slim) - $449.99, down from $549.99
PlayStation DualSense Controller - $54.99, down from $74.99
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
We're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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Black Friday TV Deals Include Year's Best Prices on Samsung, Sony, LG, and Many More One of the best items to shop for every Black Friday season is a TV set, and this year is no different, with hundreds of deals on TVs across numerous retailers. Below we're highlighting some of the best TV deals you can find right now at Sony, Samsung, and more.
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One of the overall best early Black Friday TV deals is on the 75-inch Frame Pro at Samsung, available for $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99. You'll also find the 65-inch and 85-inch models on sale this week, plus the non-Pro 2025 models for up to $600 off, all of which are all-time low prices.
Amazon
Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are abundant, with most sales focusing on Smart Fire TV models with big discounts. You'll find brands like Insignia, Hisense, and Panasonic at solid low prices this season.
Amazon Black Friday TV Deals
50-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $169.99, down from $299.99
55-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $239.99, down from $429.99
65-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $349.99, down from $549.99
70-inch Panasonic Smart Fire TV - $399.99, down from $629.99
75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $896.99, down from $1,096.99
65-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,499.00
85-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $3,798.00, down from $4,799.00
Sony
The TV deals at Sony are focused entirely on the company's Bravia line of Smart Google TVs, with up to $1,000 off select models.
Sony Black Friday TV Deals
43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $419.99 ($80 off)
55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)
65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)
65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($500 off)
65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,299.99 ($1,000 off)
Samsung
Samsung's discount across The Frame TV lineup is one of this Black Friday's best TV deals. You'll find as much as $1,200 off the latest 2025 models of The Frame and The Frame Pro, plus sales on Samsung's OLED/QLED sets.
Samsung Black Friday TV Deals
The Frame (2025 Models) - Save up to $600
The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99
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
WalmartWalmart Black Friday TV Deals
55-inch Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV - $348.00, down from $499.99
75-inch Hisense QLED 4K Roku Smart TV - $378.00, down from $499.00
98-inch TCL 4K QLED Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,798.00
65-inch LG 4K OLED Smart TV - $1,246.99, down from $2,499.99
Best BuyBest Buy Black Friday TV Deals
65-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $329.99 ($140 off)
75-inch Insignia QLED Smart Fire TV - $399.99 ($250 off)
75-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $579.99 ($120 off)
55-inch TCL 4K Smart TV - $599.99 ($700 off)
86-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $699.99 ($400 off)
65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99 ($600 off)
TargetTarget Black Friday TV Deals
32-inch Vizio LED Smart TV - $99.99, down from $119.99
43-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $229.99, down from $279.99
55-inch TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $279.99, down from $449.99
TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $379.99, down from $549.99
65-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $379.99, down from $479.99
65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,699.99
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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Best Black Friday deals: Save up to $550 on Apple Watch, AirPods, AirTag, iPad, MacBook, Mac mini We're bringing you the best Apple Black Friday deals this holiday weekend, with savings up to $550 off and prices as low as $9.88.Save on iPhones, Macs, iPads, and AirTags with the best Black Friday deals - Image credit: AppleBlack Friday 2025 is officially underway, and there are limited-time bargains in effect on AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac, and more. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
The Best Black Friday iPhone Deals Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season.
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AT&T
iPhone 17: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in
iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in
iPhone Air: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in
iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in
Starting with AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro at no cost with eligible trade-in, and the iPhone Air for up to $700 off with eligible trade-in. Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available at up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in.
UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at AT&T
If you switch to AT&T from a different carrier, AT&T will pay off your phone balance at up to $800 off per line. AT&T also has the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 available with an offer. If you buy one, you can get $300 off the second.
Verizon
iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with new line on Unlimited Ultimate
iPhone 17: No cost with new line on MyPlan
iPhone Accessories: Save on iPhone accessories
New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro at no cost this Black Friday season. For the iPhone 17, no trade-in is required but you must add a new line to Verizon's MyPlan.
UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at Verizon
In terms of watches, Verizon is offering the new Apple Watch SE 3 at no cost when you trade-in your old device on select Unlimited plans.
T-Mobile
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in
iPhone Air: No cost with eligible trade-in
iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in
T-Mobile's offers are nearly identical to AT&T's. You can get the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro at no cost when you trade in an old device and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. Otherwise, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max for up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in on unlimited plans.
UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at T-Mobile
For Apple Watches at T-Mobile, you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 for $99.00 when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. If you plan on buying two models, you can get up to $300 off the second when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans.
Visible
Visible is offering 50 percent off its Visible+ Pro plan this season, with the code BLACKFRIDAY50 at checkout. After entering this deal, you can get the plan for $225/year, down from $450/year.
50% OFFVisible+ Pro Plan for $225/Year
For Apple specific offers, if you purchase any iPhone this holiday season, you can get the 40mm Apple Watch SE at no cost. To get this deal, you will need to be a new Visible member joining on the Visible+ Pro annual plan and purchase any new iPhone, then enter the code APPLEWATCH at checkout.
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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Russia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Win Mobile, Volna mobile and Personnal Communicational THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 1, 12:00 - 15:00 PSTNov 28, 05:59 PSTScheduled - The Win Mobile, Volna mobile and Personnal Communicational networks in Russia are conducting a planned maintenance from 01 December 2025 at 12:00 PST until 01 December 2025 at 15:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Win Mobile, Volna mobile and Personnal Communicational Russia handsets.
EU to Target Apple Maps and Apple Ads Next The EU has begun looking into whether Apple Maps and Apple Ads should be designated as "gatekeepers" and subject to greater regulation (via Reuters).
The App Store, iOS, and Safari were classified as gatekeepers two years ago, triggering strict requirements in the EU such as support for alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment options. Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), any platform with more than 45 million monthly active EU users and a market valuation above €75 billion is presumed to be a gatekeeper, subject to obligations designed to curb self-preferencing and increase interoperability.
The European Commission has now confirmed that Apple Maps and Apple Ads satisfy the user-base thresholds that mandate a review. Regulators now have 45 working days to decide whether either service should formally join Apple's existing list of designated platforms. If confirmed, Apple would then have six months to bring each service into full DMA compliance.
Apple has apparently already submitted formal rebuttals arguing that the criteria should not apply. The company argues that Apple Ads represents only a "minimal share" of the EU online advertising market, especially compared to dominant players such as Google, Meta, TikTok, Microsoft, and X. Apple also insists that its advertising business neither relies on cross-service data privileges nor exerts the level of market influence implied by the DMA thresholds.
The company is making similar arguments regarding Apple Maps, claiming that the service has "very limited usage" in the EU relative to Google Maps and Waze. Apple says Maps does not provide the kind of "critical intermediation functionality" that would allow it to act as a dominant gateway between businesses and consumers.
A gatekeeper designation for Apple Ads could have significant consequences. Compliance may require Apple to loosen restrictions introduced under App Tracking Transparency, provide interoperability for third-party ad networks, or eliminate any perceived self-preferencing advantages.
For Maps, it is unclear what specific operational changes the DMA might require, but obligations could include expanded third-party access or reducing any privileged integrations within the system. iOS 18.4 already enabled the ability to change the default maps app from Apple Maps to alternatives like Google Maps or Waze in the EU.Tags: Apple Antitrust, Apple Ads, Apple Maps, Europe, European Commission, European UnionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
The Best Black Friday Deals on Apple HomeKit-Compatible Products Black Friday deals have been running for most of November so you're probably tired of reading about them, but now it's actually Black Friday and some of the season's best deals are available for a limited time.
We've rounded up all of the smart home deals available on HomeKit devices and some non-HomeKit products that integrate well into an Apple ecosystem. This is a broad category, and we've got everything from lights and bird feeders to smart vacuums and air purifiers.
Lights
Philips Hue
There are notable discounts on Philips Hue lights, with up to 50 percent off. Some of these lights are rarely on sale, which makes the offerings worth checking out. We've listed the best deals, but make sure to check out the Philips Hue site for more. Some of the discounts are also available from Amazon, and there's also an on-site deal for a 30 percent discount when buying two or more products that aren't part of other sales, like landscape lighting.
60W A19 3-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $70, down from $110
3 BR30 Bulbs - $89.97, down from $179.97
75W White 4-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $130, down from $198
Festavia Permanent Outdoor Lights - $419, down from $599.99
Hue Signe Floor Lamp - $239, down from $263
Hue Play Sync Box 8k - $288.74, down from $384.99
250 LED Festavia String Lights - $145.19, down from $241.99
500 LED Festavia String Lights - $237.60, down from $396
Philips Hue Calla Outdoor Pathway - $87, down from $143
75-inch Gradient Lightstrip - $151.80, down from $329.99
Hue Go Table Lamp - $96.79, down from $175.99
Hue Bloom Smart Table Lamp - $65, down from $88
Philips Hue Indoor Light Strip - $47, down from $77
Govee
Govee has a bunch of its Matter-enabled products available at a discount.
Govee Smart Table Lamp 2 - $54, down from $80
Govee Floor Lamp 2 - $100, down from $165
Govee Hexa Light Panels - $90, down from $180
Govee LED Neon Rope Light - $100, down from $160
Govee Mini Light Panels - $100, down from $150
100 ft Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights - $200, down from $330
Govee Sparkle String Lights - $85, down from $150
Govee E12 Smart Light Bulbs 4-Pack - $30, down from $450
Govee Star Projector Lights - $70, down from $100
Nanoleaf
Nanoleaf is discounting most of its product lineup, with some steep cuts on permanent lights.
50 ft Nanoleaf Permanent Outdoor Lights - $60, down from $160
100 ft Nanoleaf Permanent Outdoor Lights - $118, down from $248
Nanoleaf Smart Floor Lamp - $79, down from $120
Nanoleaf Smart String Lights (300 LED) - $75, down from $150
Nanoleaf LED Mask - $150, down from $250
Nanoleaf Essentials Bulbs 4-Pack - $38, down from $50
Nanoleaf LED Shapes Wall Lights - $127.50, down from $150
Nanoleaf Triangles Wall Lights - $144, down from $190
Nanoleaf Pegboard Desk Dock - $48, down from $60
Eve
Eve Flare - $80, down from $110
Eve Light Strip - $30, down from $55
Smart Plugs, Dimmers, and Switches
Plugs
Tapo Matter Smart Plug Mini 3-Pack - $19, down from $31
Kasa Matter Smart Plug 4-Pack - $38, down from $70
TP-Link Tapo Matter Outdoor Smart Plug - $20, down from $30
Eve Energy Outlet - $44, down from $55
Switches
Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Switch Kit - $100, down from $125
Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Kit Deluxe - $159.41, down from $199.15
Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Kit, 2-Pack - $171.95, down from $214.95
Lutron Smart Dimmer Light Switch - $59.46, down from $74.20
Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch Kit - $151, down from $189.90
Lutron Smart Light Switch 6-Pack - $356.70, down from $419.70
Kasa Matter Smart Dimmer Switch - $57, down from $75
Smart Locks
Aqara Smart Lock U100 - $120, down from $190
Aqara Smart Lock U300 - $150, down from $230
Aqara Smart Lock U50 - $90, down from $150
Level Lock With Matter - $200, down from $250
Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Lock - $250, down from $330
Yale Assure Lock 2 - $200, down from $300
Cameras
Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro - $120, down from $180
Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 - $95, down from $130
Aqara Camera Protect Kit Y100 - $90, down from $140
Aqara Camera Hub Indoor G2H Pro - $55, down from $70
Aqara G100 - $30, down from $35
EufyCam 2C Pro - $70, down from $150
EufyCam 2C 2-Cam Kit - $120, down from $200
Sensors
Eve Door and Window, 3-Pack - $84.50, down from $130
Eve Water Guard - $80, down from $110
Aqara Water Leak Sensor 3-Pack - $37, down from $65
Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor - $16, down from $21
Ecobee Smart Sensor 2-Pack - $80, down from $100
Vacuums
Ecovacs is offering significant discounts on its Matter-enabled robot vacuums that connected to HomeKit.
X9 Pro Omni - $699.99, down from $1,299.99
X11 Omnicyclone - $999.999, down from $1,499.99
Eufy also has several robot vacuums that are available at a deep discount. The E28 is Matter-compatible, while the others are not.
Eufy Robot Vacuum E28 - $700, down from $1,400
Eufy Robot Vacuum S1 Pro - $700, down from $1,500
Eufy Robot Vacuum e25 - $600, down from $1,300
SwitchBot
SwitchBot K11+ Vacuum and Mop - $192, down from $400
SwitchBot S20 Robot Vacuum - $340, down from $560
Bird Feeders
Bird feeders like the Bird Buddy make an excellent gift.
Bird Buddy Lite - $99, down from $198
Bird Buddy Pro Solar - $149, down from $249
Nature Station - $249, down from $249
Birdfy Solar Smart Bird Feeder - $119, down from $200
Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder - $100, down from $120
Birdfy Metal Bird Feeder - $160, down from $250
Miscellaneous
SwitchBot Matter Air Purifier - $90, down from $130
Meross Smart Garage Door Opener Remote - $40, down from $60
Airversa HomeKit Air Purifier - $102, down from $120
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced - $150, down from $200
Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium - $220, down from $260
More Deals
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The Best Black Friday Mac Deals Black Friday has a few lowest-ever prices on Apple's most popular Macs, including the M4 MacBook Air and brand new M5 MacBook Pro.
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MacBook Pro
Amazon has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,349.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Black, and it's a new all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro.
$250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,349.00
$250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,549.00
MacBook Air
Amazon is hosting best-ever prices across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup for Black Friday. In total, you'll find $250 off every M4 MacBook Air notebook right now on Amazon, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models on sale.
Starting with the 13-inch models, Amazon has $250 off all three configurations of this notebook. Prices start at $749.00 for the 256GB model, then rise to $949.00 for the 16GB/512GB model and $1,149.00 for the 24GB/512GB model. Every deal represents an all-time low price on the M4 MacBook Air.
$250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00
$250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $949.00
$250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,149.00
Moving to the larger display models, Amazon has both 512GB versions of the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week, as well as the 256GB model. The 16GB/512GB model is available for $1,149.00 and the 24GB/512GB model is on sale for $1,349.00. Across the board, these are all record low prices on the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air.
$250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $949.00
$250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,149.00
$250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,349.00
Mac Mini
Amazon is taking $120 off the 256GB model of the M4 Mac mini in Black Friday deals, as well as $130 off 512GB models.
$120 OFFM4 Mac Mini (256GB) for $479.00
$130 OFFM4 Mac Mini (512GB) for $669.00
M4 iMac
Amazon has $150 off a few of Apple's M4 iMac, with prices starting at $1,149.00 for the entry-level model with 8-core, 16GB RAM, and 256GB.
$150 OFFM4 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,149.00
$150 OFFM4 iMac (10-core/256GB) for $1,349.00
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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The Best Black Friday iPad Deals Below we're tracking discounts on every current generation iPad for Black Friday, including lowest-ever prices on M3 iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro, plus steep markdowns on iPad and iPad mini.
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M3 iPad Air
We're tracking record low prices across the entire M3 iPad Air lineup for Black Friday, with discounts available at both Amazon and Best Buy. This sale includes savings on both Wi-Fi and cellular models of the tablet, and it's been a few weeks since we last saw these all-time low prices.
Prices start at $449.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Across the board these are all $150 discounts on the M3 iPad Air, and each one is a match for the best-ever price seen on these tablets.
$150 OFF11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $449.00
$150 OFF13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $649.00
Our list below focuses on Wi-Fi models, but you'll also find many cellular models on sale at $150 off right now. The 128GB cellular 11-inch iPad Air is available for $599.00 and the 128GB cellular 13-inch iPad Air is available for $799.00, both representing record low prices.
11-inch M3 iPad Air
128GB Wi-Fi - $449.00, down from $599.00
256GB Wi-Fi - $549.00, down from $699.00
512GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00
1TB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00
13-inch M3 iPad Air
128GB Wi-Fi - $649.00, down from $799.00
256GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00
512GB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00
1TB Wi-Fi - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00
M5 iPad Pro
Amazon has the first notable discounts on Apple's brand new M5 iPad Pro, with the entry-level 11-inch model available for $899.00, down from $999.00.
$100 OFF11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $899.00
$100 OFF13-inch 512GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $1,399.00
For the larger models, you can save up to $170 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this week. If you're shopping for the 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $2,229.00, down from $2,399.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $50 and $151 off.
11-Inch M5 iPad Pro
256GB Wi-Fi - $899.00 ($100 off)
512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy]
1TB Wi-Fi - $1,499.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy]
1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,584.00 ($115 off)
2TB Wi-Fi - $1,859.00 ($140 off)
2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off)
13-Inch M5 iPad Pro
256GB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off)
512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy]
1TB Wi-Fi - $1,768.00 ($131 off)
1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,861.00 ($138 off)
2TB Wi-Fi - $2,148.00 ($151 off)
2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,229.00 ($170 off)
11th Gen iPad
Amazon this week is taking $75 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $274.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, an all-time low price on this model.
$75 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $274.00
$75 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $374.00
$70 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $579.00
iPad mini 7
Amazon this week has low prices on nearly every Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale.
$100 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $399.00
$100 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $499.00
$100 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $699.00
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Apple TV is $5.99/month (50% off) for Black Friday, details here Apple TV is now running a Black Friday deal for over 50% off that’s available through Monday, December 1, letting new and returning subscribers get the streaming service for just $5.99/month for up to six months. Here are the details.
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Apple's Podcasts have become a target for hackers, but it's unclear how Someone is using Apple's iPhone Podcasts app as a potential attack vector for malicious activity, but the severity of the issue is currently unclear.The Apple Podcasts app is misbehaving for someThe issue appears to be that someone has found a way to launch the Podcasts app without user input. It's reported that the problem affects both the iPhone and Mac, and Apple is yet to offer any explanation as how the app is being opened.The problem was first reported by 404 Media's Joseph Cox who says that he sometimes unlocks his Mac only to find the Podcasts app running with seemingly random podcasts open. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple's Podcasts have become a target for hackers, but it's unclear how Someone is using Apple's iPhone Podcasts app as a potential attack vector for malicious activity, but the severity of the issue is currently unclear.The Apple Podcasts app is misbehaving for someThe issue appears to be that someone has found a way to launch the Podcasts app without user input. It's reported that the problem affects both the iPhone and Mac, and Apple is yet to offer any explanation as how the app is being opened.The problem was first reported by 404 Media's Joseph Cox who says that he sometimes unlocks his Mac only to find the Podcasts app running with seemingly random podcasts open. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Control this beastly air purifier and humidifier with iPhone or Apple Watch [Review] ★★★★☆ Our review of Turonic PH950 Air Purifier and Humidifier finds convenient but somewhat limited control via Apple devices -- and no HomeKit.
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Suspicious behavior prompts concerns about ‘hackers’ on Apple Podcasts app Macworld
Apple has worked hard to build a reputation for security and privacy: using iOS or macOS, the company has led us to believe, makes it much harder for hackers and other bad actors to steal our data or gain access to our accounts. But that doesn’t mean Apple platforms are immune to malicious attacks, and it looks like the company’s Podcasts app could be experiencing one at the moment.
One reporter, Joseph Cox of 404 Media, has observed a suspicious pattern of behavior on Podcasts that’s been going on, he says, for months. The app, on both iOS and macOS, spontaneously opens podcasts with odd names and odd contents.
“[The] app will open religion, spirituality, and education podcasts with no apparent rhyme or reason,” he writes. “Sometimes, I unlock my machine and the podcast app has launched itself and presented one of the bizarre podcasts to me.”
The podcasts are often years old, and in many cases their titles are nonsensical and stuffed with suspicious URLs. Some of them have no audio content at all. Worse, the page for at least one of these podcasts contains a link to a potentially malicious website.
Cox isn’t the only person to raise concerns. One very recent review of a six-year-old podcast, he notes, says “Scam. How does Apple allow this attempted XSS attack?” This category of attack matches the suspicious link and redirect Cox spotted in one of the spontaneously launched podcasts. The reporter also spoke to the security expert Patrick Wardle, who was able to verify the phenomenon.
“I have replicated similar behavior,” Wardle writes, “albeit via a website: simply visiting a website is enough to trigger Podcasts to open (and [to] load a podcast of the attacker’s choosing), and unlike other external app launches on macOS (e.g. Zoom), no prompt or user approval is required.”
As Cox emphasises, the behavior is more weird than truly troubling; Wardle describes it as hackers “actively evaluating the Podcasts app as a potential target,” implying that we are yet to experience real danger, but could do so in the future. Cox says he’s alerted Apple multiple times, but the company has yet to respond. We hope it’s quietly preparing a fix or defence against attacks via this new vector.
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AirTag Black Friday Deals Include 4-Pack for New Low Price of $62.99 Apple's AirTag has dropped to new low prices for Black Friday 2025, and we're tracking all of the deals below.
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Amazon today has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $62.99, down from $99.00. This is a new best-ever price for the Bluetooth tracker, beating the previous deal we saw earlier in the month by about $2.
$11 OFFAirTag 1-Pack for $17.97
$36 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $62.99
If you're shopping for a single AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for just $17.97, down from $29.00. This one is a match of the all-time low price on the AirTag 1-Pack.
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the season for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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The Best Black Friday Apple Watch Deals Black Friday is here, and Apple Watch deals are some of the best savings you can find in 2025. In this article, we'll take a look at all of the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals, including the new SE 3 and Ultra 3 models.
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Apple Watch SE 3
One of the best overall Black Friday deals is on the new Apple Watch SE 3, which is seeing $50 discounts on Amazon this week. You can get the 40mm GPS model for $199.99 and 44mm GPS model for $229.99.
$50 OFF40mm GPS for $199.00
$50 OFF44mm GPS for $229.00
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Notable discounts can also be found on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which is available starting at $699.99 for the Black Titanium model with the Black Ocean Band. You can also find a Milanese Loop model on sale for $799.99, both of which are $99 discounts.
$99 OFFBlack Titanium (Ocean Band) for $699.99
$99 OFFBlack Titanium (Milanese Loop) for $799.99
Series 11
Amazon has introduced the first big discounts on a few Apple Watch Series 11 models, including both GPS and cellular devices. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $339.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $369.00, down from $429.00.
$60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $339.00
$60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $369.00
Apple Watch SE 2
Prices start at just $129.00 for the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE, a new all-time low price on the previous generation model.
$120 OFF40mm GPS for $129.00
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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Miss your Mac’s app Launchpad? Get it back with BuhoLaunchpad (up to 70% off). With a BuhoLaunchpad Black Friday deal, you can get the intuitive and customizable app organizer for Mac at an exclusively low price.
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The Best Black Friday AirPods Deals Black Friday is the best time of the year to shop for AirPods, and in 2025 we're tracking massive discounts across nearly every model, including AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max.
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AirPods 4
Starting with the overall best Black Friday AirPods deal: you can get the AirPods 4 for $69.00 today on Amazon, down from $129.00. This is a new all-time low price for Black Friday 2025. Similarly, the model with Active Noise Cancellation is seeing a discount to a new best-ever price of $99.99 on Amazon.
$60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00
$79 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $99.99
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, Amazon has the USB-C model for $399.00, down from $549.00, another record low price.
$150 OFFAirPods Max for $399.00
You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.
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AirPods Black Friday deals: Save on AirPods Pro 3, $69 AirPods 4, and much more AirPods just might be the best Black Friday deals on offer this year. 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 Max, and more. It truly doesn’t get better than this folks.
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Apple kicks off Black Friday with gift cards up to $250 Apple’s Black Friday deals are now live, offering gift cards worth up to $250 on select products through December 1.
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Live Black Friday deals: Macworld picks the best Apple bargains all day long Macworld
Black Friday has arrived, and if you’re looking for new Apple gear, it can be overwhelming out there. Even without needing to fight the doorbuster crowds, sorting through all the noise to find the best deals can be tricky, especially when prices are constantly changing. That’s where I come in—stay tuned to Macworld’s Black Friday live blog all day long as I hunt down the deals that are worth your time.
If you need something right away, check out our roundup of every Black Friday Apple deal we’ve found and find links to other individual deal trackers below. But I’ll be using this blog to post the best of the best—MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and anything else I think Apple users will love. So keep us upon in your tabs and check back all throughout the day!
Best Apple Deals Available Now!
Black Friday is here, and there are lots of deals to choose from. Check out our full blog below, but these are the top picks right now:
Today’s best Apple deals
$250 off the MacBook Air at Amazon
$200 off the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon
$150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon
$50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon
$110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart
$79 off AirPods 4 with ANC at Amazon
Updated November 28: We have reviewed the best prices and found some of the best price drops we’ve seen, all of which are included below. We will be regularly monitoring the best prices and will update this article throughout the day.
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Save up to 48% with Aqara Black Friday deals on Apple Home smart locks & cameras Aqara's Black Friday sale will let Apple Home users revamp their security with up to 48% off smart locks and cameras, including the popular Smart Lock U100 and the affordable Doorbell Camera Hub G410.Black Friday discounts to secure your Apple Home. Image source: AqaraGet started in your new smart home or enhance your advanced setup with Home Key-enabled smart locks or HomeKit Secure Video-compatible cameras from Aqara. Some of their best smart home products with multi-ecosystem compatibility are discounted for Black Friday.Even if you're not all-in on the Apple ecosystem, Aqara's products work with Google, Amazon, or via Matter with compatible devices and hubs. Regardless, Aqara's locks and cameras operate with privacy and security in mind, so they're a great addition to your smart home. Continue Reading on AppleInsider
Keychron Q1 HE QMK review: Premium features worth a premium price Macworld
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Pros
Incredibly solid build quality
Beautifully quiet
Smooth linear Hall effect switches
Double-shot OSA profile PBT keycaps
Lots of extras in the box
Cons
75% layout leaves off keys
Extremely heavy
No height adjustment or wrist rest
Poor implementation of Caps Lock indicator
Our Verdict
A brilliant keyboard with the performance to back up its gorgeous looks, the Keychron Q1 HE is a sterling option for macOS and Windows users alike. Just be prepared to pay for the privilege.
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I recently reviewed the Lemokey L1 HE, an excellent mechanical keyboard full of gamer-specific features. What if you’re not interested in gaming or are put off by the L1 HE’s garish, in-your-face aesthetic? Well, Lemokey’s parent company, Keychron, has another option in the form of the Keychron Q1 HE QMK, and it’s a superb device with quality touches everywhere you look.
Gone are the gaudy key legends and transparent caps, replaced by a far more refined look and feel that should complement your Apple gear nicely. Yet it loses almost none of the Lemokey’s high-end features and rock-solid build quality, and it even has a few perks of its own.
Take the Keychron Q1 HE out of its box and its heft is unmistakable. It weighed in at a beefy 1.74kg according to my scales–combined with the small rubber feet on the underside, that weight means it isn’t going to slip around on your desk any time soon.
The metal case is made from 6063 aluminum, and its quality stands up to inspection. There’s no bending or flexing anywhere, just a solid chunk of metal that should take its fair share of bumps and bruises without an issue.
There are two color options to choose from: Carbon Black (black case and white, black and red keycaps); and Shell White, (white case and white, black and green caps). I was sent a Carbon Black unit, and it looks beautiful in a simple, understated way.
The Q1 HE also looks absolutely gorgeous when its south-facing RGB lights are aglow. There are 24 customizable presets to choose from, most of them subtle, tasteful, and a far cry from the glaring “gamer” aesthetic. Set against the white keycaps and black chassis, the effect is quite lovely.
The only quibble I had with the lighting is that the Caps Lock indicator is extremely difficult to see. When pressed, it changes the key’s underside backlighting from RGB to white. Yet you can only really see this from directly above, thanks to the chunky keycaps surrounding the Caps Lock key, and you’re unlikely to be typing from a bird’s eye view. A clearer indicator would be an improvement. (Some apps display a Caps Lock icon when that button is active, so you could rely on that, but it’s not a system-wide display.)
The Q1 HE offers a 75 percent layout, which features a compact design that chops off a few keys that you might not need (the numpad, the End key, and a few more). I personally prefer an 80 percent layout (also known as tenkeyless) and found myself reaching for an End key that was frustratingly absent. The compactness is also undercut somewhat by the keyboard’s weight, which makes it less portable than you might expect from a board of its size.
The knob is set to sound volume by default and can be customized.Alex Blake/Foundry
The keycaps are made from double-shot PBT plastic, which has a very lightly textured feel and is resistant to finger oils, so you shouldn’t see any smudges showing up (unlike what I noticed with some of the Lemokey L1 HE’s caps). The double-shot nature means that the key legends are made from separate pieces of plastic, so they will never wear off. Keychron uses a sloped OSA profile, which is comfortable in use.
In the top-right corner, you’ll find a knob that can be rolled and clicked in, and it’s set to adjust your computer’s volume by default. This can be changed using Keychron’s web app (to adjust RGB backlighting level, for example). It’s made of solid, textured metal and feels thoroughly well-made.
Around the back is a toggle to flip between Windows and macOS key layouts. This ensures keys are where you expect them to be–so that the key labeled Option actually works like an Option key, which it doesn’t in Windows mode. This switch is a great addition if you regularly use both macOS and Windows devices during the day. Keychron has included both macOS and Windows keycaps in the box, too, alongside a heap of extras, including a keycap and switch puller, a screwdriver and screws, an Allen key, and more.
Next to the macOS/Windows switch is another to move between Bluetooth 5.2, wired, and 2.4GHz modes (note that you get a 1,000Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4GHz modes, but only 90Hz with Bluetooth 5.2). This switch enables you to connect to multiple devices at once, if you like. The Bluetooth 5.2 connection itself can hook up to three different devices, and you move between them with a quick keyboard shortcut. It means there are plenty of connectivity options, should you need them.
Switch between Mac and Windows, and even between wireless connections.Alex Blake/Foundry
What you don’t get, though, is height adjustment. The Keychron Q1 HE has four tiny rubber feet on its underside, but no way to raise it up or tweak its typing angle. I didn’t find it to be too much of an issue–the angle was comfortable enough for me–but that won’t work for everyone. Perhaps its weight makes it too heavy for flip-out feet, but there are other ways to add height adjustment to a keyboard.
At this price, a wrist rest would be a welcome inclusion, but there’s no such luck here. While it’s a minor point, it’s still slightly disappointing.
First-rate typing feel
Type on the Keychron Q1 HE and you’ll notice one thing right away: it’s incredibly quiet. Keychron has stuffed it with an acoustic pad and sound-absorbing foam, wrapped up in a gasket-mount design, all of which combine to make the keyboard whisper-quiet and supremely comfortable. Any sounds that do emerge are pleasing to the ear, with a soft, creamy feel that won’t disturb your coworkers.
Aside from the sound, the typing feel is incredibly important with any mechanical keyboard. I normally prefer tactile switches–which provide a small physical “bump” with each key press–to smooth linear switches. The unit I reviewed came with Gateron’s linear Nebula switches, though, yet they feel extremely comfortable in use. There’s enough weight behind each key press to prevent “bottoming out” (where you push too hard and the key hits the board’s chassis) and the resultant finger fatigue and aching. I could type at my usual quick pace, more or less without issue.
Keychron includes tools for swapping out the keys.Alex Blake/Foundry
They’re not the lightest switches in the world, though, and unfortunately, they’re the only ones Keychron offers with the Q1 HE. Luckily, Keychron has made the switches hot-swappable, so you can swap them out with other switches that might suit you better, but they must be Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic switches sold on the Keychron website in order to be compatible.
Speaking of which, the HE in the Keychron Q1 HE’s name refers to its magnetic Hall effect switches. These actuate each key press using electromagnetic fields rather than a physical mechanism, which should help prolong their life in the long run. I didn’t have the Q1 HE long enough to be able to properly test that, but it’s a welcome feature to have regardless. The board also passed my n-key rollover test with flying colors.
The magnetic switches enable some neat additions in terms of customization. Using Keychron’s web app, you can adjust each key’s actuation point so that it requires more or less force to register a press; enable rapid trigger mode, which lets you repeatedly press keys without fully letting go of them; and more. There’s even a tool to program up to four actions with one keystroke.
Although the Q1 HE isn’t marketed as a gaming keyboard, it holds up pretty well during gameplay, with features like the aforementioned rapid trigger mode adding to its arsenal. You might prefer lighter switches that can be pressed more quickly if you play a lot of shooters, but it gives a good account of itself in casual games.
Compared to the Lemokey L1 HE, though, the Q1 HE is missing a few gamer-specific features. That includes Last Keystroke Prioritization and Snap Click, both of which manage what happens when two keys are pressed at once. You’ll also miss out on Analog Mode, which enables your keys to work like a controller’s joysticks and measure nuanced presses rather than simple on/off inputs. That means that while the Keychron Q1 HE stands up to a lot of gaming scrutiny, it’s not the decked-out tool that the pros might be looking for.
As for battery life, after 36 hours of usage, the Q1 HE went from 97 to 18 percent in Bluetooth 5.2 mode with the RGB backlighting at maximum brightness, a drop of 79 percent. It automatically turned the RGB lighting off at 20 percent, so you might be able to eke out that final fifth for longer than if the lighting is at full blast. Keychron told us the Q1 HE should last for anywhere between 35 and 50 hours with the backlighting, or up to 100 hours with the lighting off. The results I got seem roughly in line with that, although it is a wide ballpark figure that Keychron provided.
Should you buy the Keychron Q1 HE?
Its quiet, smooth typing feel and premium construction make the Keychron Q1 HE QMK an attractive option for both typists and gamers, while its extra features (its macOS/Windows toggle, hot-swappable switches, etc.) mean there’s plenty more under the hood. The top-tier build quality and Hall effect keys provide reassurance that it should stand the test of time, which makes its price tag more palatable.
Patents, research, and rumors: Everything the Apple Car was going to be Apple spent billions of dollars and very many years before abandoning the Apple Car — and we now know so much about what it would have been like.You can have any color you want, as long as it's Space Gray.There has not been a single word from Apple about it working on an Apple Car, nor about it cancelling the project entirely. It would be as if nothing had ever happened, except that the company filed very many patent applications about its features.Apple also had to conform to certain regulations, such as driving permits. But those just told us that there was at least some autonomous self-driving research. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Tim Cook isn't retiring in 2026, Pixel gets an iPhone feature, & accessibility talk on the AppleInsider Podcast It's been a quiet week for Apple in the United States thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. AppleInsider Editor Mike Wuerthele joins Wesley to discuss Tim Cook's retirement, Apple's accessibility moves, and the age-old tale of Android versus iPhone.Apple's iPhone is under constant fire from its many competitorsReports of Tim Cook's 2026 retirement may have been exaggerated. It seems Apple won't be transitioning to a new CEO anytime soon, and even when they do, Cook will likely stay on as Chairman of the board.Mike explains exactly why Hikawa's iPhone grip accessory is a useful accessibility-focused product and not some overpriced hunk of rubber. Proper research and development cost money, and that's why products catering to a variety of conditions can prove extra challenging and expensive. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 dock is compact, fast and future-proofed (15% off for Black Friday) While I don’t have a bunch of Thunderbolt 5 compatible gear yet, that transition is coming promising blisteringly-fast data transfer speeds and even more bandwidth for high-res external displays.
The 11-port OWC Thunderbolt 5 dock (on sale for 15% off for Black Friday) makes the convenient single cable desk lifestyle even better, with access to higher throughputs. By plugging in your MacBook Pro to the dock with a Thunderbolt 5 cable, you can connect to fast external storage, 2.5Gb Ethernet, up to two 6K displays, keep your laptop battery charged with 140 W power delivery, and access even more I/O peripherals …
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Apple's Black Friday Event is Now Live, Here's What You Can Get Apple's annual four-day Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping event is now live in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, and others.
Now through Monday, December 1, customers can get an Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible product at an Apple Store, in the Apple Store app, and on Apple.com. However, the gift card can only be used towards future purchases, and higher immediate discounts are frequently available at Amazon and other resellers.
In the United States, Apple is offering gift cards worth up to $250 with the purchase of an eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, Beats headphones and speakers, Apple Pencil Pro, and select Magic Keyboards for iPads.
As usual, many of Apple's newer products are excluded from the offer, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPad Pro with M5 chip, MacBook Pro with M5 chip, and Vision Pro with M5 chip. Refurbished products are ineligible too, and the offer cannot be combined with educational pricing.
We have listed the gift card values in the United States below.
$25 Apple Gift Card:
AirPods 4
AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Apple TV 4K
Beats Pill
Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16 chip)
Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air
Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air
Apple Pencil Pro
$50 Apple Gift Card:
iPhone 16e
iPad (A16 chip)
iPad mini
Apple Watch SE 3
Apple Watch Series 11
AirPods Pro 3
Full-size HomePod
Beats Studio Pro
Beats Solo 4
Beats Studio Buds +
Powerbeats Pro 2
$75 Apple Gift Card:
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
AirPods Max
$100 Apple Gift Card:
Mac mini
11-inch iPad Air
13-inch iPad Air
$150 Apple Gift Card:
iMac
$175 Apple Gift Card:
13-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip)
$200 Apple Gift Card:
15-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip)
$250 Apple Gift Card:
14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro chip)
14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max chip)
16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro chip)
16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max chip)
Black Friday is one of the few occasions per year when Apple directly offers deals on its products. As we mentioned, though, better deals are often available through resellers like Amazon, so make sure to check out our Black Friday deals tracker.
Apple's all-in-one gift card can be used towards the purchase of products and accessories, subscription-based services like Apple Music and Apple TV, App Store apps, TV show and movie purchases and rentals, iCloud+ storage, and more.
Apple's terms and conditions for the event outline more details.Related Roundup: Apple Black FridayRelated Forum: Community DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
PSA: Apple's Podcasts App May Be Enabling Malicious Content Delivery Security researchers have identified suspicious activity in Apple's Podcasts app that could be used to deliver malicious content to users, based on a report by 404Media's Joseph Cox.
Cox's report describes some odd experiences with the Podcasts app that certainly suggest something untoward is going on across both iOS and macOS versions. He says that over recent months, the app has automatically launched and displayed unusual podcasts without his input. On Mac and iPhone, the app has opened religion, spirituality, and education podcasts for no apparent reason, in some cases even launching themselves the moment Cox unlocked his device.
The podcasts in question often feature strange titles containing code fragments, URLs, and in some cases, attempts at cross-site scripting attacks.
Objective-See security expert Patrick Wardle told Cox he was able to replicate similar behavior, but in his case via a website. "Simply visiting a website is enough to trigger Podcasts to open (and load a podcast of the attacker's choosing), and unlike other external app launches on macOS, no prompt or user approval is required," Wardle told 404 Media.
One particularly concerning podcast apparently includes a link that redirects to a site attempting an XSS attack – a technique in which attackers inject malicious code into otherwise legitimate-looking websites. When visited, the site displays a pop-up acknowledging the XSS attempt.
Wardle notes that while this behavior isn't immediately dangerous on its own, it creates an effective delivery mechanism if vulnerabilities do exist within the Podcasts app. "The level of probing shows that adversaries are actively evaluating the Podcasts app as a potential target," he said.
The situation bears similarities to reports of Google Calendar spam from several years ago, where bad actors would add unsolicited events containing links or promotional content to users' calendars.
Apple did not respond to Cox's multiple requests for comment about the issue. Has the Podcasts app exhibited similar unusual behaviour in your experience? Let us know in the comments.Tags: Apple Podcasts, SecurityThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
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Best Black Friday 2025 iPhone deals: The best deals you can get now Macworld
Best iPhone Deals Available Now!
Black Friday is here, and we are already seeing lots of deals, including deals on new iPhones:
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
£100 off iPhone 16e (128GB) at Amazon
£100 off Phone Air (256GB) at Amazon
See below for more deals for U.K. readers
We have also highlighted deals on iPhone accessories and headphones below.
Prices checked on November 28. Deals change quickly during Black Friday, so we will update this page throughout the day.
Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year, and it can be a great time to get a good deal on a new iPhone, iPhone accessories, or other Apple gear. The big sale officially starts today, and we are already 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 deals for those wishing to upgrade their iPhone.
Below we are tracking all the best Black Friday 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.
If you’re looking for other Apple products, check out our mega roundup of the Best 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 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.
Best U.S. iPhone deals for Black Friday 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 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.
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.
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.
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 2025
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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): £499 (£100 off, RRP £599)
Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £599 (£100 off, RRP £699)
Amazon, iPhone 16e (512GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899)
AO, iPhone 16 (128GB): £644 (£55 off, RRP £699)
AO, iPhone 16 Pro (128GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP was £999)
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
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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)
Walmart, AirPods Pro 2: $139 ($110 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirPods 4: $69 ($60 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $100 ($79 off, MSRP $179) OUT OF STOCK BUT KEEP CHECKING!
Amazon, AirPods Max: $430 ($119 off, MSRP $549)
Amazon, Wired EarPods (USB-C): $13.32 ($5.68 off, MSRP $19)
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
Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): (New RRP £199, AirPods Pro 3 are £219) OUT OF STOCK, ONLY USED LEFT
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): $65 ($34 off, MSRP $99)
Amazon, AirTag (single): $24 ($5 off, MSRP $29)
Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $18 ($11 off, $29)
Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C compact Port Power Adapter: $39 ($20 off, MSRP $59)
Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $45 ($4 off, MSRP $49)
Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter: $29 ($30 off, MSRP $59)
Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $40 ($9 off, MSRP $49)
U.K.
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): £74 (£45 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, AirTag (single): £26 (£9 off, RRP £35)
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.
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Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products
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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
The EU may be about to increase regulation on Apple Maps and the company’s ads business Regulation enforcement against Apple in the EU may be about to intensify. Under the Digital Markets Act rules, the company must notify the EU commission about services that reach the thresholds for so-called gatekeeper status, targeting big tech services with more than 45 million active users in Europe.
As it is obliged, Apple informed the EU that Apple Maps and Apple Ads meet that level. The commission now has 45 days to decide whether Maps and the company’s ad businesses are sufficiently monopolistic to warrant a step up in regulation.
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Why the iPhone Air’s USB-C port is actually a technical marvel Macworld
When Apple was still in the Lightning era and fought tooth and nail against USB-C, the common argument was that Lightning ports were significantly thinner than their USB-C alternatives. The USB-C connector is 1.1 mm thicker than Lightning (2.8 mm versus 1.7 mm).
About five years later, Apple released its thinnest iPhone–with a USB-C port. If you place the iPhone Air next to any other USB-C smartphone and compare their ports, you will notice that the port on the Air is so incredibly thin that you can barely see its casing. This special feature is due to a new manufacturing process that Apple details in a recent press release, and which the repair specialist iFixit scrutinizes.
How Apple manufactures the iPhone Air’s USB-C port
Apple uses a new manufacturing process for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the iPhone Air. The housing of the Apple Watch Ultra and the port of the iPhone Air are 3D printed from a titanium powder. It was assumed that Apple would rely on the common method and mix the recovered titanium powder with an adhesive in order to “cast” the desired mold from this mass, layer by layer. However, as Apple shows in its press release and iFixit confirms with the microscope images, the company uses a 3D process with a laser. The desired molds are milled from a titanium block.
The process was developed at the TU Dresden, the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology in Dresden, and the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, and was presented six years ago in the scientific journal Nature. The process was originally developed for titanium dental implants, which adhere better to the jawbone and are bacteria-repellent thanks to the special structure of larger craters (50 µm) and smaller holes of 5 µm on the crater surface.
The laser-structured surface of a titanium implant.Nature / Fabrication of multifunctional titanium surfaces by producing hierarchical surface patterns using laser based ablation methods
Benefits of the new process for the iPhone Air
The new titanium surface of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the iPhone Air is not bacteria-repellent, but the structure still lacks the smaller 5 µm indentations that prevent the adhesion of slightly larger bacteria. However, the new components have other functions: the titanium produced in this way is more heat-resistant, which will particularly benefit the iPhone Air, as the device is charged via the USB-C port.
With the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple points out that the watch has become more water-resistant. The new process allows for different structures in areas that previously had to remain flat. For example, the new housing has been given a rough surface around the frame so that the antenna adheres better to it. It can be assumed that the USB-C port of the iPhone Air also has this feature.
The new process is energy-efficient and will save the manufacturer 400 metric tons of titanium by the end of the year. Around 50 percent less raw materials are used in production than in previous generations.
The fact that Apple was able to shrink the iPhone Air to such an extent is due in part to the innovative process used to manufacture the USB-C port from titanium. This has made the component thinner, more heat-resistant, and more energy-efficient in production.
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Best Black Friday 2025 Apple Watch deals: Savings on Series 11, SE, and Ultra 3 Macworld
Best Apple Watch Deals Available Now!
Black Friday is here, and we are seeing lots of deals, including these top Apple Watch discounts.
Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.S.
$50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon
$150 off Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) at Walmart
$60 off the Apple Watch Series 11 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 November 28. Deals change quickly during Black Friday; we will update this page throughout the day.
The annual Black Friday extravaganza is always a fantastic time to buy an Apple Watch, with big savings from a wide variety of retailers. It officially starts today and runs through Cyber Monday, December 1.
In this article, we will share all the best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 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 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
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 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 save $60 on the new Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon, 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): $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: $780 ($20 off, MSRP $799)
Walmart, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $279 ($150 off, was $429 – clearance)
Apple, $50 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11
U.K.
In the U.K. the deals are small on the newest Apple Watch models, but is it possible they will improve over the Black Friday weekend – we’ve already 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)
KRCS, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): £215 (£4 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 – clearance)
Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): £279 (£120 off, was £399, Series 11 is £369 – clearance)
Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): £299 (£130 off, was £429, Series 11 is £399 – clearance)
Apple, £40 gift voucher with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11
How to get the best Apple Watch deals for 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. Early Black Friday sales are already pushing 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.
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 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
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 iPad deals
Best Black Friday iPhone deals
Best AirPods Black Friday 2025 deals: Massive savings going on now Macworld
Best AirPods Deals Available Now!
Black Friday deals are in full swing! These are the best prices we are seeing right now:
Today’s best AirPods deals: U.S.
$110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart
$60 off AirPods 4 at Amazon
$79 off AirPods 4 with ANC at Amazon
$150 off AirPods Max at Amazon
$50 gift voucher with AirPods Pro 3 at Apple
Today’s best AirPods deals: U.K.
£20 off AirPods 4 at Amazon
£20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon
Prices checked on November 28. Deals change quickly during Black Friday weekend, so we will update this page throughout.
Black Friday, the yearly shopping event where everyone hunts for the biggest deals, has officially arrived and we’re already seeing rock-bottom deals on Apple’s AirPods. The best deals will only last until Cyber Monday on December 1, 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, but Walmart has a great deal on the AirPods Pro 2 for $138, while in the U.K., we’ve seen them down to £169 at Amazon, but they frequently go out of stock so be careful to check they aren’t ‘used’ models. We may see even better deals during Black Friday weekend, so we will be tracking prices constantly.
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 Black Friday Apple deals for this year. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we recommend.
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 Black Friday 2025 AirPods & AirPods Pro deals
Black Friday 2025 is an incredible time to pick up a new pair of AirPods. AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) and AirPods Pro 3 are all at all-time low prices, and significantly lower than we’ve previously seen. The Black Friday deals of $69 for AirPods 4 and $100 AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are simply mind-blowing. You can get a great deal on the older AirPods Pro 2, which are $139 at Walmart, and AirPods Max have just dropped under $400, so now is the time to grab a pair. See more U.S. AirPods deals below.
U.K. readers have been able to save £30 on the AirPods Pro 2 on two occasions in November: earlier this week and earlier in the month they were £169. These models keep going out of stock, so be careful to check that it isn’t ‘used’ model if you purchase one. 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)
Walmart, AirPods Pro 2: $139 ($110 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirPods 4: $69 ($60 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $100 ($79 off, MSRP $179)
Amazon, AirPods Max: $399 ($150 off, MSRP $549)
Amazon, Wired EarPods (USB-C): $13.32 ($5.68 off, MSRP $19)
Apple, $25 gift card with AirPods 4 or ANC
Apple, $50 gift card with AirPods Pro 3
Apple, $75 gift card with AirPods Max
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
Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): £169 (£30 off, New RRP £199) OUT OF STOCK
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
Apple, £60 gift card with AirPods Max
Other headphone deals for 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) 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: $38 ($32 off, MSRP $70) BLACK FRIDAY 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
How to get the best AirPods deals for 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 Prime Day, they dropped to $89 and early Black Friday sales have already dipped even lower. We don’t know if they’ll get as low as $75, but it’s possible.
AirPods 4 with ANC: Apple sells a version of the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation for an extra $50, but we’ve seen them as low as $119. With AirPods 4 ANC getting a larger price drop heading into Black Friday, we could see the ANC model inch closer to $110.
AirPods Pro 3: Apple just released the newest AirPods Pro 3 in September alongside the iPhone 17, so we’re not expecting the kind of deep discounts we saw last year with AirPods Pro 2. However, we might see the remaining stock of AirPods Pro 2 drop as low as $150.
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, we’d recommend waiting until they drop under $400.
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 iPad Black Friday 2025 deals: Snag a new tablet at massive savings Macworld
Best U.S. iPad Deals Available Now!
Black Friday is here and we are already seeing lots of deals, including these top deals on iPads:
Today’s best iPad deals: U.S.
$100 off M5 iPad Pro at Amazon
$150 off 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB) at Amazon
$150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon
$75 off A16 iPad 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 November 28. Deals change quickly during Black Friday so we will update prices accordingly throughout the day.
Black Friday is here, and if you’ve been waiting to buy a new iPad, there’s never been a better time. Literally. Every tablet Apple sells is at an all-time low price this Black Friday, with savings of up to $150 off brand-new models.
Want a list of all the best Apple deals? Check out our round-up of the Best Black Friday 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 Black Friday 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 Black Friday 2025 iPad deals
Black Friday Week is here, and by now it probably feels like the deals have been running all month as Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers in the U.S., U.K., and elsewhere have been slashing prices. As the sale really ramps up for the Black Friday weekend, the best deals are surfacing. But you’ll have to be quick because the sale will be over after Cyber Monday on December 1.
In the U.S. all of Apple’s iPads are at or below their all-time low, 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 five 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.
There is also a a decent $100 off the iPad Air. Of note, the 128GB A16 iPad is $5 below its previous all-time low price with a $75 saving.
U.S.
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)
Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): $274 ($75 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)
Apple, $100 gift card with iPad Air
Apple, $50 gift card with iPad and iPad mini
Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,049 ($150 off with coupon, MSRP $1,199)
Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,199 ($150 off with coupon, 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 (it was just £38 off earlier in the week).
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).
Amazon, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £944 (£55 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): £461 (£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 (512GB): £1,033 (£166 off, RRP £1,199) 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 2025: Our Advice
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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 puts 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 Black Friday 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 Prime Day, and the Black Friday 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 2025 deals
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Black Friday is also 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 Black Friday 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 $65 for a pack of four of Apple’s tracking devices.
U.S.
Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $95 ($34 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, Apple Pencil USB-C: $49 ($30 off, MSRP $79)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $249 ($20 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): $289 ($10 off, MSRP $299)
Amazon, Magic Kayboard for 13-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $280 ($69 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad: $200 ($49 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $65 ($34 off, MSRP $99)
Amazon, AirTag (single): $18 ($11 off, MSRP $29)
Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $18 ($11 off, $29)
Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C compact Port Power Adapter: $39 ($20 off, MSRP $59)
Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $40 ($9 off, MSRP $49)
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, Apple Magic Keyboard case (13-inch iPad Pro): £329 (£20 off, RRP £349)
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): £26 (£9 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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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 MacBook, iMac, and Mac mini deals: Don’t miss these savings! Macworld
Best Mac & MacBook Deals Available Now!
Today’s best Mac and MacBook deals: U.S.
$200 off a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon
$250 off a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at Amazon
$500 off a 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon
$200 off a Mac mini Pro at Amazon
See all the U.S. MacBook and Mac deals below.
Today’s best Mac and MacBook deals: U.K.
£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
See all the U.K. MacBook and Mac deals below.
Updated November 28: We have reviewed all the best deals to check availability and to see if there have been any further price drops. We will continue to regularly check this article throughout Black Friday weekend until Cyber Monday.
It’s no secret that Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year and it all starts now. But you need to act fast: The shopping event will wrap up on Cyber Monday, December 1.
If you are looking for the best deal on a new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini, you have come to the right place at the right time. Even though new MacBooks only just arrived in October, you can already save $200 on one at Amazon, plus there are some great savings to be had on other Macs, including $250 off the MacBook Air. You will find details of all the best deals below, or take a quick glance at our top recommendations in the box above.
If you are wondering how Macworld selects the best deals, our editors check all the best resellers in the U.S. and the U.K. for the best prices all year long, so we always have our fingers on the pulse of the best savings. Right now we are using our price comparison tools to closely watch all the resellers to find out who has the best deals on Macs right now, compared to the deals over the past days, weeks and months.
Our editors have hand-picked the deals below based on long-term price history, our Mac reviews and current stock, so we only highlight offers we would recommend to friends and family.
If you are looking for discounts on other Apple gadgets, we have gathered all the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals in one article. Also, check our Best Picks round-ups, where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase.
Not sure which Mac to buy? We have lots of advice below about the best deals, but if you are unsure of which model to choose, we can help in our MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air comparison, and our Best Mac guide. In a nutshell though:
Light, everyday laptop: jump to our MacBook Air picks and pricing advice.
More power for creative work: see our M4 Pro/Max and M5 MacBook Pro deals.
Prefer a desktop: go straight to iMac and Mac mini deals and guidance.
Best MacBook Pro & MacBook Air deals for Black Friday 2025
Black Friday is here, and Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers in the U.S. and U.K. have slashed prices on Apple’s entire Mac lineup. Here are the best prices we’ve found so far:
Best MacBook Pro & MacBook Air deals U.S.
These are the lowest U.S. prices we have seen today from major retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy
The M4 MacBook Air is one of our favorite Apple laptops ever, as evidenced by the perfect 5-star rating we gave it in our review. All sizes and configurations are on sale for $250 off, the lowest prices we’ve ever seen, and an overall incredible bargain.
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $749 ($250 off, MSRP $999) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) BLACK FRIDAY 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) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399)
Apple, $200 gift card with MacBook Air M4
The MacBook Pro is split into two lines: The entry-level 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro and the higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. If you don’t need a larger screen, the 14-inch M5 model is $200 off and a great deal for a fantastic machine that got a near-perfect score in our review. Prices vary for the higher models depending on size, chip, storage, and RAM, with $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. We recommend jumping when you see $300 or more off these models; they are top-tier for creative workloads.
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): $1,399 ($200 off, MSRP $1,599)
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): $1,599 ($200 off, MSRP $1,799)
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,799.10 ($200 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): $1,748 ($251 off, MSRP $1,999)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $2,099 ($300 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): $2,189 ($310 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
Best MacBook Pro & MacBook Air deals U.K.
These are the lowest U.K. prices we have seen today from major retailers such as Amazon and KRCS.
U.K. shoppers don’t miss out either, with £184 off a 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon. There’s also £200 off the M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS, and £349 off the M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon. See the best deals we’ve selected below.
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB RAM): £849 (£150 off, RRP £999) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,029 (£170 off, RRP £1,199)
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB RAM): £1,025 (£174 off, RRP £1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (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): £2,119.97 (£279 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
Best iMac & Mac mini deals for Black Friday 2025
U.S.
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, which we’d say is a great saving, especially if you don’t need a screen.
The M4 Pro chip version is a great low-cost way to get a really powerful Mac mini and there’s $200 off, so we recommend jumping at any savings here. We don’t know if 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.
Amazon, M4 Mac mini (256GB): $479 ($120 off, MSRP $599)
Amazon, M4 Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $870 ($129 off, MSRP $999)
Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,199 ($200 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.
U.K. users should take advantage of £100 off the Mac mini, and £130 off the Mac mini pro.
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
Mac Studio and Mac Pro deals
These high-end Macs don’t have any meaningful Black Friday deals (so far). If we spot any, we’ll cover them in our guide to the best Black Friday Apple deals.
Black Friday 2025: Top shopping tips
We tend to find that the biggest savings are on older models, but be aware that these aren’t always the best value for money.
Check the generation of the model that is discounted to make sure you know exactly what you are buying and what it’s really worth.
We’ve seen resellers switch to selling refurbished or used when the stock of brand-new models run out, so check that the model discounted isn’t actually a used Mac and therefore not as good a deal as it might look.
That’s not to say you should avoid refurb models; you just need to make sure that you aren’t buying something used when you want a new model.
Mac deals aren’t limited to Black Friday. We see good deals all year round, so don’t feel pressured into buying during Black Friday.
How to get the best MacBook deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice
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Apple updated nearly all of its MacBook models in 2025, and we expect to see all-time-low pricing on many models and configurations.
M4 MacBook Air: released this past March with a $100 price cut. The base model is $999 and can be found for $750/£849 during Black Friday week.
M4 Pro/Max MacBook Pro: released in 2024 and are still excellent machines. Worth the investment when it’s $300/£250 or more off.
M5 MacBook Pro: released in October, but we are already seeing discounts of $200 and £200.
For more information about the differences and which MacBook might be best for you, read How the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro compare.
How to get the best Mac deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice
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Apple hasn’t updated any of its consumer-level desktop Macs in 2025, so prices on the M4 models are as low as they’ve ever been:
M4/M4 Pro Mac mini: Apple updated the Mac mini late last year with an M4 chip and a new design. The M4 Mac mini is a fantastic device with an extremely small footprint, so don’t hesitate to grab one at a discount, we’ve seen $200/£130 off.
M4 iMac: The iMac has a 24-inch 4.5K display and a speedy M4 processor starting at $1,299. Look for sales below $1,150/£1,170 before you decide to buy one.
Does Apple discount Macs 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 shopping event in 2025 it is giving away gift cards with MacBook Air, Mac mini, iMac and M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro purchases made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. Since they are so new, the M5 MacBook Pro models aren’t included in Apple’s deal.
The 2025 deal is pretty good. You can get a gift card for up to $250 on a new Mac, which is better than 2024’s maximum offer.
202520242023202215-inch MacBook Air$200$200$200n/a13-inch MacBook Air$175$175$175$15013-inch MacBook Air (M2)–$150$150$150Mac mini$100–$100$10014-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro$250––$250iMac$150––$150
Buying from Apple means you are guaranteed to be buying the latest Mac, whereas other resellers may be clearing old stock. You then have a gift card to buy something else from Apple, including Apple TV, Apple Music, and Apple One subscriptions.
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Where to get Black Friday Mac deals
U.S.
Apple: no direct discounts, but up to $250 or £250 in gift cards on select Macs
Adorama: a wide range of Macs that includes older models.
Amazon: widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly.
Best Buy: wide range of MacBooks, but desktop Macs are more limited.
B&H Photo: good selection of MacBooks and desktop Macs.
Walmart: MacBooks only; inventory includes “restored” older models.
U.K.
KRCS: good selection, but not as many models as the Apple Store.
AO.com: grants larger discounts to AO members (£39.99 annually).
Laptops Direct: stock includes old and new models.
eBuyer: limited selection, with some models not available (such as the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air)
Very: good selection of consumer-level MacBooks and Macs.
John Lewis: mostly current Macs, with a few older models.
Currys: a mix of new a older Mac models.
Argos: does not offer MacBook Pro models, but offers other Macs
Amazon: widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly.
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 AirPods deals
Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals
Best Black Friday iPad deals
Best Black Friday iPhone deals
Shopping tips will help you get the best Mac for your Black Friday budget
Best U.K. iPhone 16 Deals: Get an iPhone 16, 16e, Plus, Pro or Pro Max for less Macworld
If you want to buy the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, Pro, or Pro Max you can get one from all the major carriers and many U.K. resellers will sell you one unlocked. Or you can buy from Apple – at least you can if it’s the iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16e you want, the rest have now been discontinued with the arrival of 2025’s iPhone 17 series (see the best iPhone 17 deals).
The only reason not to buy one of the iPhone 16 range of iPhones right now is the arrival of the iPhone 17 series, which includes the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the brand new iPhone Air. We compare every iPhone in a separate article.
There are good reasons to choose the iPhone 17 models over the 16 models, for one, the iPhone 17 has double the storage at the entry level, starting at 256GB for £799. The iPhone 16, though now £100 less than it was, has half the storage for £699. With this in mind we only consider it a good deal if the iPhone 16 is around £150 cheaper than the iPhone 17, so less than £650 could be considered ok.
There are some higher capacity iPhone 16 models no longer sold by Apple and we would suggest a deal on one of those would be worth taking advantage of. That includes the iPhone 16 at 256GB or 512GB. If you see a good price for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max we’d also consider it, since Apple no longer sells those handsets.
A good reason to buy an iPhone 16 Plus is the fact that there is no equivalent in the iPhone 17 line up! If you want a large handset and don’t want to pay a premium for the Pro Max it is the one to buy!
Best iPhone Deals Available Now: Save on 16, 16e, 16 Plus and more
Black Friday is here, and we are seeing lots of deals, including deals on these iPhones:
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
£100 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.
If you want to get your hands on an iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max at the best price, here’s a summary of the best deals and promotions offered by retailers and carriers in the U.K. to help you get the best deal on your new iPhone. If you’re looking for other models, check out our Best iPhone deals.
Amazon, iPhone Air (256GB): £899 (£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)
AO, iPhone 16 (128GB): £644 (£55 off, RRP £699)
AO, iPhone 16 Pro (128GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP was £999)
Apple, £60 gift voucher with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus
Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPhone 16e
You can find the best deals for every iPhone 16 handset in the tables below the contract deals section.
We have also rounded up the best iPhone 16 cases so you can keep your new iPhone safe.
iPhone 16 U.K. prices
Apple dropped the price of the iPhone 16 with the arrival of the iPhone 17.
iPhone 16e prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £599 / 256GB: £699 / 512GB: £899
iPhone 16 prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £699
iPhone 16 Plus prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £799 / 256GB: £899
Best Phone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max carriers and contract deals
If you don’t have the money to buy the iPhone 16 upfront, you’re probably going to need to get it from a carrier or mobile provider, who will allow you to pay monthly for the phone.
U.K. readers can browse contract deals using the tool embedded below. Click ‘Choose Smartphone’ to register which model you’re interested in.
If you’d like to research deals for yourself, try the following U.K. providers:
Mobiles.co.uk (100GB, £29.99 per month and upfront payment, extra £50 with trade-in: here.)
O2
Vodafone
Three
Virgin Mobile
EE
Sky Mobile
Carphone Warehouse (use the comparison tool by clicking View Deals, and remember to tick the box labeled “Show total cost of ownership”)
Best Unlocked iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max deals
In the U.K. it is easy to buy an iPhone without it being locked to a particular network, which is a good option if you have a contract already that you are happy with. It’s also easier to sell on an unlocked iPhone later on.
Buying direct from Apple is one way to buy an unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 16, Plus, Pro or Max, but you can also shop around and save money by buying from other retailers such as Amazon, John Lewis, Currys, Argos and others. We have tables below that will show you the best price right now, so you can pick the best place to buy an iPhone.
Apple and some U.K. resellers will allow you to trade in your old iPhone so you can get money off your new one. You can trade in at Amazon, Argos, Currys, and John Lewis. We cover How to sell or trade in your old iPhone separately.
One reason to give your custom directly to Apple is that the company offers an iPhone Upgrade Program. You can pay from £42.95 a month and get a new iPhone every year–with AppleCare+ included. You can also spread your payments over a couple of years so you are paying every month for your new iPhone.
Best iPhone 16e deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16e.
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Apple iPhone 16e (512GB)
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Best iPhone 16 deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 models.
iPhone 16 (128GB), RRP now £699
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iPhone 16 128GB – Ultramarine – Unlocked
$702
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$702
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$702
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$719.99
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$724
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Best iPhone 16 Plus deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Plus, 128GB, RRP: £899:
iPhone 16 Plus (128GB), RRP now from £799
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iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Black – Unlocked
$721
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iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Pink – Unlocked
$740
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iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Ultramarine – Unlocked
$745.87
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iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Teal – Unlocked
$749
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iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – White – Unlocked
$777
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RRP now from £899
Apple iPhone 16 Plus (256GB)
Price When Reviewed:
$999
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Price When Reviewed:
$1,199
Best iPhone 16 Pro deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro.
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iPhone 16 Pro 128GB – Black Titanium – Unlocked
$819.99
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iPhone 16 Pro 128GB – Desert Titanium – Unlocked
$853
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$853
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$864.99
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Best iPhone 16 Pro Max deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB – White Titanium – Unlocked
$985
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iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB – Desert Titanium – Unlocked
$1091
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iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB – Natural Titanium – Unlocked
$1091
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$1091.99
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Where to get refurbished iPhone 16 deals
If you haven’t already, you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone 16 to save money (and the environment). Refurbished devices are thoroughly tested and repaired to work and look just like new. In the case of official Apple refurbished iPhones, you get a brand-new body and screen, box, accessories, battery, and warranty. It’s almost indistinguishable from buying a new iPhone.
See our full guide to buying refurbished or second-hand iPhones for more.
The first place to shop for a refurbished iPhone is at the Apple Refurbished Store. Apple is likely to start to offer refurbished iPhone 16 models for sale very soon as they usually start showing up when the next model is released. Rest assured, the Apple Refurbished Store is where you can get the highest quality of refurbished iPhones.
If you just want to look for an even better deal, you can check these resellers instead:
U.K.
Music Magpie
Envirofone
Reboxed
4Gadgets
Smartfone Store
For more refurbished stores read Where to buy a second-hand or refurbished iPhone.
Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals: Huge savings on iPad, AirPods, Macs, and more Macworld
Best Apple Deals Available Now!
Black Friday 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 the MacBook Air at Amazon
$500 off 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon
$200 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
$110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart
$60 off AirPods 4 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
£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 November 28: We have reviewed the best prices and found some of the best price drops we’ve seen, all of which are included below. We will be regularly monitoring the best prices and will update this article throughout the day.
‘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 kicks off today, with deals lasting until 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’ll also be 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 over the four days, 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.
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 $200 off all the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon, taking it 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) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) BLACK FRIDAY 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) BLACK FRIDAY 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): $1,399 ($200 off, MSRP $1,599)
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): $1,599 ($200 off, MSRP $1,799)
Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,799 ($200 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): $1,748 ($251 off, MSRP $1,999)
Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $2,099 ($300 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): $2,189 ($310 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)
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): £2,119.97 (£279 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
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 $200 off it’s a superb saving. 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): $1,199 ($200 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
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 have dipped as low as $139 at Walmart. That’s a hard deal to pass up.
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 and $100 AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are simply mind-blowing. If you need a pair, grab one, just beware that those deals can sell out quickly, but do keep checking because stock seems to come and go. See more U.S. AirPods deals below.
U.K. readers should keep an eye on Amazon for price drops on the AirPods Pro 2, which were out of stock (and only showing used models) when we checked, but we’ve seen stock come and go and expect to see again the £169 price for new models we have seen twice in November already. 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)
Walmart, AirPods Pro 2: $139 ($110 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirPods 4: $69 ($60 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $100 ($79 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
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
Amazon, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): £169 (£30 off, new RRP £199) OUT OF STOCK
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
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’re looking for at least $50 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): $370 ($59 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: $780 ($20 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)
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): £209 (£10 off, RRP £219)
Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): £239 (£10 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
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.
Finally, the standard entry-level iPad is the bare-bones option in Apple’s lineup, but it still has a great screen, a capable processor, and great battery life. It’s great for kids and an absolute steal at its Black Friday price of $279.
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U.S.
Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): $274 ($75 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): $1,049 ($150 off with coupon, MSRP $1,199)
Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,149 ($150 off with coupon, 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 (1TB): £1,593 (£206 off, RRP £1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL
Apple, £80 gift voucher with iPad Air
Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPad and iPad mini
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.
Black Friday iPhone deals
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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) 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)
AO, iPhone 16 Pro (128GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP was £999)
Apple, £60 gift voucher with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus
Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPhone 16e
Black Friday 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 Black Friday.
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 / $20 off) is the newest model and is compatible with the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini.
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U.S.
Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $95 ($34 off, MSRP $129)
Amazon, Apple Pencil USB-C: $49 ($30 off, MSRP $79)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $247.50 ($21.50 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): $289 ($10 off, MSRP $299)
Amazon, Magic Kayboard for 13-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $280 ($69 off, MSRP $349)
Amazon, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad: $200 ($49 off, MSRP $249)
Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $65 ($34 off, MSRP $99)
Amazon, AirTag (single): $18 ($11 off, MSRP $29)
Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $18 ($11 off, $29)
Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C compact Port Power Adapter: $39 ($20 off, MSRP $59)
Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $40 ($9 off, MSRP $49)
Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter: $29 ($30 off, MSRP $59)
Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $40 ($9 off, MSRP $49)
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, Apple Magic Keyboard case (13-inch iPad Pro): £329 (£20 off, RRP £349)
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): £26 (£9 off, RRP £35)
Apple, £20 gift card with iPad keyboards or Apple Pencil Pro
Beats and other deals for Black Friday 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) 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: $38 ($32 off, MSRP $70) BLACK FRIDAY 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: Apple’s 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 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 2025: Best deals for Apple products
Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals:
Apple Black Friday sale details
Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals
Best Black Friday AirPods deals
Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals
Best Black Friday iPad deals
Best Black Friday iPhone deals
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Apple kicks off its official 2025 Black Friday Shopping Event Apple’s annual Black Friday Shopping Event is now live. This year, 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 Apple deals. You can also keep up with all my favorite Apple gear at Best Buy.
For all the latest Black Friday Apple deals, make sure to bookmark our dedicated guide to the best offerings!
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All of the best Black Friday Apple deals: AirPods, MacBook, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, more [Updated] We have now collected all of the best Black Friday Apple deals live for this year’s festivities. While loads of deals went live early than ever this year, the best prices tend to culminate on Thanksgiving Day and we are here to make sure everything is on your radar. From the best prices ever on AirPods 4 at $69 and AirPods 4 with ANC at $100 to a new all-time low on AirPods Pro 3, don’t let anyone convince you the Black Friday Apple deals aren’t seriously great this year. We also have new lows on M4 MacBook Air and $200 price drops on M5 MacBook Pro, as well deep discounts on M4 Mac mini from $479 and the best prices to date on Apple Watch 11, just to name a few highlights. Everything, along with a massive collection of accessories and deals across every major product category, awaits below.
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This $1,499 MacBook is $400 right now Macworld
TL;DR: Get a MacBook Air on sale for only $399.99 (reg. $1,499).
A good MacBook can go a long way, but the price is a high hurdle to jump. If you want a low-cost MacBook for work or home, check out this MacBook Air. Normally, it would cost $1,499, but right now, it’s on sale for only $399.99.
This model uses Apple’s M1 chip with an 8-core CPU, an 8-core GPU, and 8GB of RAM. Apps open quickly, the system stays responsive, and the fanless design keeps operation silent. The 512GB SSD is fast and leaves plenty of room for apps and files. Battery life can reach up to 18 hours, depending on use, which works well for long days away from a charger.
The 13.3-inch Retina display has a 2560 x 1600 resolution with clear text and accurate color. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support, a 720p FaceTime camera, and Touch ID are included. Two Thunderbolt and USB 4 ports handle charging, external displays, and high-speed accessories. At only 2.8 pounds, you can toss this laptop in a bag and go with no problem.
This MacBook is refurbished with a grade “A” rating, meaning it’s in near-mint condition with virtually no signs of wear, but stock is limited.
Right now, it’s only $399.99 to get a MacBook Air.
Sale ends soon.
Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13″ M1 8CPU 8GPU 8GB RAM 512GB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished)See Deal
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Windows 11 Pro Is Just $9.97 for Black Friday (MSRP $199) Macworld
TL;DR: This Black Friday deal drops Windows 11 Pro to $9.97.
Black Friday always brings big hardware discounts, but one of the most practical upgrades this year is actually software. For $9.97, you can grab a genuine Windows 11 Pro license, normally $199, and use it to modernize a PC or run Windows directly on a Mac.
Why Mac users want this
If you are on an older or sluggish PC, upgrading to Windows 11 Pro can give you faster boot times, stronger security, smoother multitasking, and support for modern apps and workflows. It is an easy way to squeeze more life out of hardware you already own.
If you are a Mac user, this also gives you the flexibility to run Windows through:
Boot Camp (Intel Macs)
Parallels Desktop or other virtualization tools (Intel or Apple Silicon)
That means you can access Windows-only software, games, work applications, or school tools without buying a separate machine. There is also a timing angle worth noting. Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, which means no more security patches or updates. Upgrading now helps you stay secure and compatible with newer features.
Windows 11 Pro brings performance upgrades that gamers and power users appreciate
DirectX 12 Ultimate for ray tracing and higher frame rates
Auto HDR for richer color on supported displays
DirectStorage support for dramatically faster load times with compatible drives
You will also get a cleaner layout, improved window management, and snappier everyday performance, even on older hardware.Get Windows 11 Pro for $9.97 while the Black Friday deal is still running.
Microsoft Windows 11 ProSee Deal
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