Apple Back to School deals are live in several countries
Apple’s Back to School deals in the US and Europe don’t launch until the summer, but they are live in several countries that get them much earlier in the year. In addition to the normal education discounts, you can choose from one of a number of free accessories when buying an iPad, MacBook, or iMac … more…

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Best MacBook Pro deals & discounts: Top price drops right now
Macworld Best MacBook Pro deals available January 2026 These recommendations are based on the best prices right now at hundreds of resellers of Apple products. Today’s best MacBook Pro deals: U.S. Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): $1,599 ($200 off, MSRP $1,799) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $1,749 ($250 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $2,099 ($300 off, MSRP $2,399) Apple Refurbished, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $2,039 ($360 off, RRP $2,399) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $2,239 ($260 off, MSRP $2,499) See more U.S. MacBook Pro deals below… Today’s best MacBook Pro deals: U.K. KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,519.05 (£80 off, RRP £1,599) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): £1,709.05 (£90 off, RRP £1,799) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £1,899.10 (£100 off, RRP £1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,849 (£150 off, RRP £1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £2,118 (£281 off, RRP £2,399) Apple Refurbished, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £2,119 (£380 off, RRP £2,499) See more U.K. MacBook Pro deals below… Last updated January 8, 2026 Want to buy a MacBook Pro for less than Apple’s price? We can help you find the best deals on a MacBook Pro using our Best Prices Comparison. Our deal finder looks at all the stores that sell Apple Macs and finds the best prices right now. Whether it’s the brand new M5 MacBook Pro, or an older M4 Pro or M4 Mac MacBook Pro model that you want to find on sale, we share the best prices you can get the MacBook Pro for.  How we find the best MacBook Pro deals When choosing the best MacBook Pro deals, our editors draw on years of experience with both new and older Apple hardware, alongside continual tracking of market pricing. Because we monitor MacBook Pro prices year-round, we know exactly what resellers have charged in the past, so we can quickly spot a genuinely great discount versus an average one. We’ve reviewed every MacBook Apple sells and use these machines daily, so we understand which models offer the strongest value for money and can guide you toward the smartest purchase. You can trust our deals recommendations because: We check leading U.S. and U.K. retailers throughout the year to stay on top of the best available prices. We also check the Apple Refurbished store to see if prices are better. We use price-tracking tools to monitor discounts in real time and identify which store truly has the lowest price. Our editors hand-select deals based on long-term pricing trends and insights from our own in-depth product reviews. We take Apple’s release cycles into account, helping you avoid buying right before a major update. We highlight upcoming shopping events or special promotions that might see prices lowered further. We update the prices in this article regularly, but it’s still worth checking multiple retailers in the comparison tables below because MacBook Pro prices shift frequently. If you’re targeting a specific model, look in the price comparison boxes below to secure the best possible deal. If you would also consider a MacBook Air then take a look at our round up of the best MacBook Air deals. We also have a guide to the best Apple deals right now on all Apple products, including iMac, Mac mini, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.  Is now a good time to buy a new MacBook Pro? The M5 MacBook Pro launched in October 2025 and now is a great time to buy one.Foundry Now is a good time to buy a new MacBook Pro if you are looking for the entry-level model or want to find a significant discount on a more powerful, slightly older version. Apple released the 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip in October 2025, and it offers a great combination of price, performance, and features and we are seeing some great discounts, though not quite as large as they were during Black Friday. For the more powerful M4 Pro and M4 Max models, the decision is more nuanced. These laptops are over a year old, and Apple is expected to release the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips in the spring of 2026 – in fact we are already seeing low stock on some models. However, these older models are seeing discounts making them ideal for those requiring high-end power on a budget. Just keep in mind that price may drop further on the M4 Pro and Max models when M5 Pro and Max launch, as reseller clear out the old stock. In the case of the M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pro, our recommendations are: Buy now if: You need maximum power immediately. Retailers have been offering substantial price cuts on the M4 Pro and M4 Max models, with savings ranging from $300 to $500, making them excellent value for workstation-level performance. Wait if: You want the absolute latest and greatest performance and are not in a hurry. The upcoming M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are expected to be significant upgrades over the M4 series. If you can wait even longer, rumors suggest the M6 generation in 2026 may bring even bigger changes, like an OLED touchscreen and a new design, but that won’t happen for a while. Which MacBook Pro to buy The choice of which MacBook depends a lot on how much you have to spend.Foundry When deciding on a MacBook Pro, it’s important to understand the performance hierarchy. The M4 Pro and M4 Max models are for a completely different user than the standard M5 MacBook Pro. While the M5 chip is from a newer generation, the M4 Pro offers more CPU and GPU cores, supports more memory, and includes more advanced ports like Thunderbolt 5. 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip: This is the newest entry-level model, launched in October 2025. It’s considered a chip refresh but delivers significant performance gains, particularly in graphics and SSD speeds, over the previous M4 generation. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 chip is designed for users who need more sustained performance than a MacBook Air can offer but don’t require the top-tier power of the M4 Pro or M4 Max models. It strikes a balance of price, performance, and premium features, making it the best MacBook for most people as of late 2025. However, this stance may change once the MacBook Air gains an M5 chip. 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips: For the most demanding professional work, the M4 Pro and M4 Max models, released in October 2024, still provide superior power, despite the arrival of the M5 at the entry-level. The Pro and Max iterations offer more power, more ports (including Thunderbolt 5), and are aimed at professionals with demanding workflows. These MacBooks are ideal for creative professionals (such as high-end video creators, digital artists, illustrators, photographers, 3D animators); technical professionals (programmers, designers, and software developers) and power users who needs more “oomph” for movie editing or gaming. There is another element to the decision. Both the M4 Pro and M4 Max are available in both 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which offer similar specifications but differ in screen size and battery life. To determine which would suite you best consider the following: The 14-inch M4 Pro/Max is best for those who value portability, work frequently on the road, or primarily use an external monitor at their desk. It offers up to 22 hours of battery life. The 16-inch M4 Pro/Max is the choice for users who need a large, powerful screen on the go and the best possible battery life, which is rated at up to 24 hours. One final factor in the decision is whether you are prepared to wait for an update. The M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros are anticipated for spring 2026. For more help with your decision read our comparison of every Apple Mac and MacBook, and our direct comparison of the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro. Best MacBook Pro refurbished deals While Apple rarely discounts new Macs, from time to time there are some excellent deals to be had in Apple’s Refurbished Store. The Macs in Apple’s refurbished store may be ex-display stock, or they may have been returned to Apple due to a fault, but they are fully reconditioned now and come with a full year’s warranty. Read about buying a refurbished Mac. It’s not only Apple that sells refurbished Macs, but Apple does offer some great incentives to buy from Apple’s Refurbished Store, so we do recommend taking a look there for great MacBook Pro deals. Apple’s U.S. refurbished store has the following MacBook Pro models in stock: M4 MacBook Pro, up to $260 off M4 Pro MacBook Pro, up to $360 off M3 Pro MacBook Pro, up to $350 off M2 Pro MacBook Pro, up to $470 off We recommend: Apple Refurbished, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $2,039 ($360 off, RRP $2,399) Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.S.) Apple’s U.K. refurbished store has the following MacBook Pro models in stock: M4 Pro MacBook Pro, up to £380 off M4 Max MacBook Pro, up to £600 off M3 Pro MacBook Pro, up to £360 off M2 Pro MacBook Pro, up to £590 off M2 Max MacBook Pro, up to £710 off We recommend: Apple Refurbished, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £2,119 (£380 off, RRP £2,499) Get a refurbished MacBook at Apple's refurbished store (U.K.) Best MacBook Pro deals right now While you could buy a MacBook Pro from Apple, below you will find price comparison tables that show the best prices right now for each model of MacBook Pro from various stockists. You will also find deals on MacBook Pro models that Apple has now discontinued, as long as stockists still have them available. Not sure which MacBook to buy? For help choosing we have a comparison of the MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro and you may also like to read our Mac buying guide that covers every Mac Apple makes. M5 MacBook Pro deals 14-inch, M5, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM, $1,599/£1,599 Retailer Price $1399 View Deal $1,449 View Deal $1449 View Deal $1449 View Deal $1599 View Deal $1599 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M5, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB/16GB RAM, $1,799/£1,799 Retailer Price $1,599.99 View Deal $1693 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal $1799 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M5, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB/24GB RAM, $1,999/£1,999 Retailer Price $1875 View Deal $1,955 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket M4 Pro & M4 Max MacBook Pro deals 14-inch, M4 Pro, 12-core CPU/16-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM, $1,999/£1,999 Retailer Price $1599 View Deal $1,749 View Deal $1749 View Deal $1999 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M4 Pro, 14-core CPU/20-core GPU, 1TB/24GB RAM, $2,399/£2,399 Retailer Price $1899 View Deal $2,099 View Deal $2099 View Deal $2299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M4 Max, 14-core CPU/32-core GPU, 1TB/36GB RAM, $3,199/£3,199 Retailer Price $2906 View Deal $3024.88 View Deal $3199 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M4 Pro, 14-core CPU/20-core GPU, 512GB/24GB RAM, $2,499/£2,499 Retailer Price $1799 View Deal $2,239 View Deal $2299 View Deal $2329 View Deal $2499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M4 Pro, 14-core CPU/20-core GPU, 512GB/48GB RAM, $2,899/£2,899 Retailer Price $2599 View Deal $2,616 View Deal $2897.09 View Deal $2899 View Deal $2899 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M4 Max, 14-core CPU/32-core GPU, 1TB/36GB RAM, $3,499/£3,499 Retailer Price $2897.09 View Deal $2899 View Deal $3,152.21 View Deal $3152.21 View Deal $3499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 16-inch, M4 Max, 16-core CPU/40-core GPU, 1TB/48GB RAM, $3,999/£3,999 Retailer Price $3299 View Deal $3899 View Deal $3999 View Deal $3999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Clearance deals on discontinued MacBook Pro If you don’t mind buying an older MacBook Pro, there are some great deals to be had, if you take a look at the charts below. Best MacBook Pro M4 deals 14-inch, M4, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 512GB/16GB RAM, WAS $1,599/£1,599 (Discontinued) Retailer Price $1159 View Deal $1429 View Deal $1,499 View Deal $1499 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M4, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB/16GB RAM, WAS $1,799/£1,799 (Discontinued) Retailer Price $1399 View Deal $1499 View Deal $1765 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 14-inch, M4, 10-core CPU/10-core GPU, 1TB/24GB RAM, WAS $1,999/£1,999 (Discontinued) Retailer Price $1699 View Deal $1,749 View Deal $1749 View Deal $1999 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Where to buy a MacBook Pro You can find the MacBook Pro on sale at various locations. You could buy a MacBook Pro directly from Apple, or at stores and Apple Premium Resellers around the world – many of whom offer discounts on new and old Macs, so it’s worth shopping around. Find out more in our Where to buy a Mac article for more advice. One benefit of buying from Apple is you could trade in your old Mac and get money off. We have an article explaining  How to get money off with Apple’s trade-in program. We recommend the following resellers in the U.S. and U.K.: U.S. retailers Apple Store Apple Education Store Amazon B&H Photo Best Buy Walmart Adorama Looking for other ways to save money. Find out if you can save money buying Apple products from another country. U.K. retailers Apple Store Apple Education Store Amazon AO.com BT Shop Currys Ebuyer John Lewis Laptops Direct Very Additionally, Apple has a number of Apple Premium Resellers in the U.K. who stock Macs and offer other services: KRCS Insight iStore Select Western Computer Jigsaw Where to get a refurbished MacBook Pro You can get refurbished Macs from other suppliers too, including the following refurbished resellers listed below: In the U.S.: Apple Amazon Back Market Best Buy Gainsaver OWC Mac Of All Trades Refurb.me In the U.K.: Affordable Mac Apple Amazon Back Market Hoxton Macs Laptops Direct MacFinder Mac 4 Sale Music Magpie Amazon also has a certified refurbished store for Apple products but we would advise against buying any products that are older than five years – most of the products we see on the Amazon refurbished store are unfortunately very old. Another place to look is BackMarket US and BackMarket UK, which sells refurbished Macs and other Apple products. We also recommend Hoxton Macs in the U.K. Find the latest Apple refurbished deals here. If you are considering buying a second-hand Mac read: Should I buy a used Mac?

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India fights Apple's attempts to reduce a potential $38 billion fine
While Indian regulators prepare to fine Apple for alleged antitrust practices in the App Store, they have also been arguing against the company's attempts to limit any potential fine.India's CCI denies Apple's attempt to reduce potential finesIn 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) launched an investigation into Apple's App Store practices, after a complaint from the "Together We Fight Society" (TWFS) group. By July 2024, the CCI found that Apple has "significant influence" over digital services and products.Since then, Apple has been arguing against the CCI's findings, but at the same time has worked to cut the potential fines that are yet to be decided. According to Reuters, in November 2025, Apple asked New Delhi judges to intervene. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Got excuses? These 7 iOS 26 features will help you stick to your New Year’s goals
Macworld Every January, people pledge to make certain changes to their lifestyle in the year ahead—typically by adopting healthier habits and quitting harmful ones. Breaking existing routines and building new ones can be challenging, however, as our brains often rely on reward systems and other mechanisms to disrupt long-standing patterns. Fortunately, iOS offers a range of native features designed to help users stay committed to their New Year’s resolutions. Screen Time In an era dominated by TikToks, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts, many users struggle to put their smartphones aside. The short video format is highly addictive, often leading to long doomscrolling sessions. If minimizing short video consumption (and the consequent brain rot) is one of your goals for 2026, iOS can assist. Screen Time is a native, system-level iPhone feature that can count the minutes (or hours) you spend using individual apps. If the alarmingly high durations don’t motivate you enough to curb your social media use, you could set daily limits. These bar you from using a certain app or category of apps after you hit the chosen time limit. Screen Time lets you bypass its limits with a dedicated PIN. As such, it may be wise to ask a trusted friend, family member, or partner to set the code. By doing so, you won’t be able to easily circumvent these restrictions on your own. Foundry Fitness Taking exercise more seriously is one of the popular goals people set every year. Whether you’re on a tight budget or seeking a premium offering, iOS can push you to become more active. Your iPhone includes a free Fitness app that can estimate the number of steps and distance you walk/run on a given day, along with the active calories you burn. The service also lets you record various workout types and share your activity with friends to motivate each other. To make the most of it, you may want to subscribe to Apple Fitness+. The paid service bundles a ton of guided workout videos that you can watch on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV 4K. Some of the workouts include HIIT, yoga, kickboxing, strength, core, and Pilates. If you want to maximize health data collection, you could also buy an Apple Watch. Once set up, you’ll unlock even more Fitness features, like stand goals and competitions with friends. That’s not to mention heart rate monitoring throughout the day. Alternatively, you could opt for the AirPods Pro 3, which can also measure your heartbeat during workouts. The earbuds (on their own) won’t unlock the aforementioned Fitness app perks, however. Foundry Journal Taking care of your mental health can be as crucial as staying physically fit. If introspection happens to be one of your 2026 resolutions, your iPhone can help you reflect and write down core thoughts. Beyond the Fitness+ meditation sessions, Apple offers its Journal app on iOS. Apple Journal is a twenty-first-century diary that, with your permission, tracks your everyday digital behavior. It’s aware of the photos you take, streamed songs, recorded workouts, and other activities and interactions. Journal optionally displays the relevant data tiles and prompts you to write about them. This helps you document a certain day and tie key memories to relevant music tracks, photos, or locations—it’s therapeutic. Journal is also available on iPadOS and macOS, so you can type longer entries on a larger display or using a physical keyboard, if you wish. Reading Goals New Year’s resolutions often include reading more books or learning a new skill. As you may have guessed, your iPhone can also assist with that. Apple Books is a built-in e-book reader, featuring a comprehensive library of free and paid titles. Whether you want to learn how to code, read about WWII, or just immerse yourself in a hopeless romantic’s virtual reality, it’s all there. Thanks to the integrated Reading Goals feature, you can set daily targets and record the time you spend reading. If you’ve got bookworm friends, you could also generate digital cards to visualize your progress and share them via iMessage or third-party apps. It’s worth noting that Apple Books supports audiobooks, too. So, if you’re more of a listener than a reader, you could learn something new by playing supported books or opting for podcasts in the dedicated Apple Podcasts app. Foundry Focus While Screen Time is highly effective for increasing your productivity, notifications can still disrupt your chain of thought. Fortunately, iOS offers an extensive do-not-disturb system, known as Focus, which can selectively mute calls and app alerts. For instance, you can create a Focus mode dedicated to work and set it to automatically activate on weekdays from 9 to 5. You could allow-list apps like Slack, Teams, and Meet while muting the rest. That’s not to mention the ability to tie different Home Screen layouts to specific Focus modes, which would conceal distracting app icons and widgets during work hours. The possibilities are endless. Foundry Reminders The Reminders app is often used for keeping track of appointments and making grocery lists. Its utility, however, can extend beyond that by actively reminding you about the habits you’re newly building. For example, if you’re aiming to drink more water in 2026, you can set a recurring reminder that alerts you throughout the day.

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iPhone 17, 17 Pro, Max, and iPhone Air: Get the best deals right here
Macworld Best iPhone 17, Pro, Max and Air deals: iPhone Air 256GB: £150 off at Amazon U.K. A slew of new iPhones arrived in September 2025, and if you’re scouting out ways to buy the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, or either of the iPhone 17 Pro models, we have your back. Whether it’s directly from Apple, from your go-to retailer, or your carrier, there are loads of options to get yourself a new phone. You don’t have to buy the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, or Pro Max, or the iPhone Air, directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract. One of the benefits of not buying from Apple is that you can take advantage of special promotions and deals offered by popular retailers and carriers. And, if you are shopping from the U.K., resellers, including Amazon, will sell you an unlocked iPhone at a good discount. If you aren’t sure which new iPhone to buy, we compare every iPhone in a separate article. You can also find deals on other iPhones here: Best iPhone Deals. Best iPhone 17 deals in the U.S. The iPhone 17 is available in a bunch of gorgeous colors, has a larger display, and features a new A19 chip. It has a ton of upgrades over the iPhone 16, including a 48MP ultra-wide camera, an 18MP Center Stage selfie cam, ProMotion display with always-on, longer battery life, and twice the starting storage at 256GB. In the U.S. an unlocked iPhone 17 has a starting price of $829 at Apple, but you can get up to $700 off with a trade-in (though most people will get around $400). You will also get an extra $30 discount if you activate the phone with one of the available carriers — AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon. All in all, you’ll save hundreds on the price as long as you have a new-ish phone to trade in. One of the easiest ways to get the new iPhone is directly from your carrier. AT&T: You can get up to $830 off the iPhone 17 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 for free when you switch to T-Mobile and add a line on the Experience plans. The money transforms into bill credits spread over the next 24 months. T-Mobile is offering $1,000 off an iPhone Air. Verizon: Save up to $830 with a trade-in and a new line. This offer is only available online. U.S. Cellular: You can get $999 off an iPhone Air at U.S. Cellular. Xfinity Mobile: If you trade in a qualifying phone you can get up to $830 off a new iPhone 17 series model. Boost Mobile: You can get $850 off the price of the iPhone 17 with Boost’s $65 per month plan. You can also get your phone from one of the big retailers, though they might not have all of the same color and capacity options as the Apple Store: Walmart: Prices start at $849 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy: Prices start at $830 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Up to $375 in trade-in. Best iPhone 17 deals in the U.K. It’s a different story in the U.K. where 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. The deals tend to be on the older iPhones: we’re seeing £100 off the iPhone 16e at Amazon, for example. You can pick up an unlocked iPhone Air from Amazon for £150 off: Amazon, iPhone Air 256GB: £849 (£150 off, RRP £999) In the U.K. you can find iPhone deals at the following carriers: Mobiles.co.uk O2 Vodafone Three Virgin Mobile EE Sky Mobile Carphone Warehouse Best prices for iPhone 17 iPhone 17, 256GB, from $799/£799 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone 17 (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $999 Best prices for iPhone Air The iPhone Air, while technically not part of the iPhone 17 family, is Apple’s thinnest phone ever. With a 6.5-inch display and just 5.6mm thick, this iPhone Air is a technical marvel, with an A19 Pro processor, 18MP Center Stage selfie camera, and 48MP Fusion camera that can capture 4K video at 60fps. There are some sacrifices, such as less battery life and a single camera, but if you want the latest “wow” phone, this is the one to get Prices for the iPhone Air start at $999 for the 256GB version, and it goes as high as $1,399 for the 1TB model. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in, and you can activate your phone straight away with AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon, although there’s no activation discount at all. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All this could bring the price of the iPhone Air down to $299. iPhone Air, 256GB, from $999/£999 Retailer Price $999 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone Air, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone Air (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1199 Best Prices Today: $1999 at Apple Best prices for iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have a new aluminum-and-glass design and deliver a “dramatic leap in performance” with the A19 Pro chip and vapor-cooled thermal management. They’ve also got three 48MP rear cameras, including an 8X optical-quality telephoto lens. For real iPhone pros, this is the best phone yet. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are a bit pricier, starting at $1,099 and going up to $1,999 for the decked-out 2TB version of the Pro Max. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All in all, you could get the phone for as low as $399. iPhone 17 Pro, 256GB, from $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $1099 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro, 512GB, from $1,299/£1,299 Apple iPhone 17 Pro (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1299 Best Prices Today: $1299 at Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, 256GB, from $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price $1199 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro Max, 512GB, from $1,499/£1,499 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB) Price When Reviewed: $1399 Best Prices Today: $1399 at Apple

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Best AirTag key rings, luggage tags, wallets & accessories
Macworld Here at Macworld we’re extremely fond of Apple’s AirTag, which is a great Bluetooth tracker for an iPhone or Mac user. However, one complaint raised in our AirTag review was that it doesn’t have an attachment (or keyring) hole, which means you’re forced in most situations to buy an accessory to put it in. Want to attach it to your keys? You need to buy a special key ring. Want to attach it to your luggage? Special luggage label. An ecosystem has quickly sprung up offering straps, loops, pet tags, cases and holders for AirTag owners. UPDATE: The standard AirTag isn’t the only tracker in town that works with Apple’s Find My app. There are now many and varied trackers that work just like an AirTag and sync as items in your Find My app: flat cards, wallets, keychains, glasses cases, passport holders and many more. Check out the best Apple Find My trackers that offer more than even the AIrTag. But if you own an Apple AirTag, which accessories are worth buying? We’ve been testing out all the AirTags accessories we can get our hands on, so we can help you find the best AirTag holder for your needs from key rings, luggage tags, wallets and more. Best AirTag Key Rings Apple AirTag FineWoven Key Ring Pros Made by Apple Cons Fabric can scuff Price When Reviewed: $35 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $24.95 View Deal $29.95 View Deal $35 View Deal $35 View Deal $35 View Deal $36.55 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket There are cheaper alternatives, but this is the classic AirTag key ring—replacing the previous Apple Leather Key Ring, now that Apple has gone fully vegan in honor of its legendary co-founder Steve Jobs. It’s light, attractive and reassuringly well-made. It’s easy to put the AirTag inside, but the metal popper won’t let it escape. And we love the large, chunky (but quite flat) ring, although we’d recommend testing it out in a shop if you’re planning on attaching car keys with a small aperture. This reviewer’s Nissan and Skoda keys were both a tight fit. The fabric covering protects the AirTag’s edge from drop damage but leaves most of its chassis, both front and back, open to the elements and liable to scuff a little—a complaint publicly made about Apple’s FineWoven iPhone cases. We think this is worth it for the pleasing look, and scuffing is both inevitable and minor, but if you want total protection you’ll need to look elsewhere. It’s available in five colors: Black, Deep Blue, Blackberry, Dark Green and Chartreuse–David Price OtterBox Rugged Case for AirTag Pros Super protective Cons Larger than most Price When Reviewed: $19.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $10.99 View Deal $19.95 View Deal OtterBox $19.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket OtterBox is a company known for its ultra-protective phone cases, and its Rugged Case for AirTag continues this tradition, as its name suggests. The protective perimeter is increased to allow for larger bumps and mishaps than most AirTag key rings. Apple sells a four-pack for $39.95. OtterBox also has a Rugged Passport Series of the Rugged Case that is styled with the coordinates of iconic cities, such as New York, London, Paris and Tokyo.–Simon Jary Nomad AirTag Keyrings Pros Range of AirTag keychain options Price When Reviewed: From $15 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Nomad $15 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Available in black and white, the Nomad Rugged Keychain is built with a polycarbonate frame and TPU overmold, and ships with two enclosure options: a closed back option and an open speaker option. It is rated IP66 for water and dust resistance. With a Rustic Brown option, the Nomad Leather Keychain carries your AirTag in a good-looking, thermoformed, American Horween Leather holder. Over time, the raw, vegetable-tanned leather will patina to create a unique lived-in look. Adding a third available Natural (tan) color, the Nomad Leather Loop for AirTag is a Horween leather loop that attaches to your AirTag with a powerful 3M adhesive. The AirTag battery, however, remains easily accessible for replacement.–Simon Jary ElevationLab TagVault: Keychain Pros Waterproof Cons Reduces volume of AirTag sounds Price When Reviewed: $12.95 (single); $39.95 (4 pack) Best Prices Today: Retailer Price ElevationLab $12.95 View Deal $12.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Elevation Lab’s TagVault: Keychain claims that it is fully waterproof. This rugged case has a gasket that prevents water intrusion while passing through ultra-wideband and Bluetooth signals and allowing about two-thirds of the AirTag’s sound volume. It has an integral loop for a keychain ring and comes with a simple but robust one.–Glenn Fleishman Read our full TagVault: Keychain review Caseology Vault Pros Rugged Karabiner attachment Cons Larger than most Price When Reviewed: $14.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $12.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket How about a properly rugged key ring accessory for your AirTag? The Caseology Vault is made from military-grade thermoplastic polyurethane, with a nicely grippy sandstone finish that makes it less prone to drops. Like the Olixar Silicone it features a karabiner attachment. This is removable, which makes the Vault a versatile accessory. It’s just as happy tracking rucksacks as keys.–David Price Best AirTag luggage tags and locks Apple AirTag Loop Pros Made by Apple Price When Reviewed: $29 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $13 View Deal $17.4 View Deal $29 View Deal $29.99 View Deal $34.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Although it now looks to be discontinued you can still find Apple’s fine AirTag Loop on sale. It is made of polyurethane and feels and looks smart, with two of the color options (Electric Orange and Sunflower) particularly bright and cheerful. This will also help you to spot your suitcase on the conveyor belt. The AirTag clips in using a metal clasp that’s easy to use and secure; you then put the strap around your luggage’s handle and loop the head part back through the slit in the tail. It looks slightly delicate at first glance–the strap gets quite thin at a certain point–but proved resistant to moderate tugging and should be fine under non-military usage conditions. Like Apple’s key ring, it protects the edges of the AirTag but not the center of its two faces, so expect some scuffing.–David Price Belkin Secure Holder with Strap or Wire Cable for AirTag Pros Feels more secure than Apple ring Cons Plastic feel Price When Reviewed: $12.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $10.99 View Deal $12.9 View Deal $12.95 View Deal Belkin $12.99 View Deal $38.81 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide View more prices Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Belkin’s Secure Holder is available with a simple skinny rope or with a more robust tough wire cable. As with Apple’s key ring, both faces of the AirTag are left exposed, but the plastic surround sticks out more and thus provides more drop protection. Attach either to your favorite gear, from a water bottle to your laptop bag or backpack. One model, with Strap, has a robust string for attaching it to the handle of a suitcase or bag. Like the strap-style loops provided by other manufacturers this threads back through itself to easily attach to your luggage. The other Wire Cable version is reassuringly robust, and looks tough with its wire cable that includes a hex key to lock the AirTag in place. While the cable version is in black or white, the strap model is available in a range of additional colors, including blue and pink, white.–Simon Jary Casetify Customisable AirTag Holder Pros Colorful design options Price When Reviewed: $29 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Casetify $29 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The principal appeal of Casetify’s AirTag holder is the sheer range of designs and colors you can choose from. The ones pictured are, from left, Colorful Floral in Turquoise and Pink (with Peach background); Flowers for you by Matthew Langille (with Licorice); and Egg Tart with Mice (with Avocado). That last one is our favorite, but there are hundreds of options.–David Price OneAdaptr AirLock – Best Find My travel lock Pros Physical padlock Works with Apple Find My Price When Reviewed: $49 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price OneAdaptr $49 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Add extra security to your luggage as well as an Apple-certified location tracker with OneAdaptr’s AirLock. This TSA-approved travel lock It’s not an AirTag accessory as it is its own Bluetooth locator but it works just like one and is fully compatible with Apple’s Find My app and ecosystem. It even uses the same reusable battery as the AirTag. As with an AirTag you can play a sound to easily locate your AirLock, check the most recent location of your luggage and receive notifications if your AirLock is left behind—which might save you a cab ride back from the airport when you realize that you left your suitcase at the hotel. If your lugge gets lost by the airline or other travel operator you can activate Lost Mode in the Apple Find My app, Aside from the locator, the AirLock is an old-school physical zinc alloy padlock with P64 water resistanc, available in either black or silver. Best AirTag wallet and card holders It’s not just keys and luggage that’e easy to lose. Misplacing your wallet or card holder is a common occurance, and as long as you also haven’t lost your iPhone, finding one with an AirTag pocket is an easy solution. Artpaxy Wallet with AirTag Holder Pros Full bifold wallet with AirTag pocket Price When Reviewed: $30.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $30.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This traditional-looking bifold wallet includes a front-mounted pocket for an Apple AirTag, and then does the usual wallet business with 13 card slots, two cash pockets and two ID windows. It also claims to include Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) blocking to stop device scanning. Bosca Old Leather AirTag Seven Pocket ID Card Case Pros Slim and stylish AirTag wallet ID window Cons High International shipping fees Price When Reviewed: $99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Bosca $85 View Deal $94 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This slim, stylish and minimalist hand-stained, vegetable-tanned leather card case comprises of a surprising seven small pockets to store your cards and cash, with a snap-close AirTag pocket on the front so you be able to loate it when it’s left in another jacket or trouser pocket—or left behind on the bar. Two or three of the pockets can be sued for bank notes or business cards, three are definitely for creadit or other types of card, and there’s a clear ID card window on the side opposite the AirTag. It’s available in three colours: Saddle (tan), Dark Brown and Black. Customers outside the U.S. will encounter quite stiff customs and shipping charges. Bazza AirTag Card Wallet Pros Colorful, fun AirTag card wallet Cons Feels a little plasticky Price When Reviewed: $19.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Bazza $19.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket This super-lightweight card wallet from Italy nicely nestles an AirTag in a selection of attractive and fun colors. It feels a little plasticky but is in fact made from sustainable, recyclable plant-based materials—there’s not even any glue introduced into the manufacturing process. You can buy with the AirTag preinstalled, or fit in your own. The Bazza AirTag Card Wallet is available in pink, yellow, red, dark blue, light blue, white, black and green. Best AirTag pet collars ElevationLab TagVault: Pet Pros Find your pet via AirTag Price When Reviewed: $19.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $16.99 View Deal Elevation Lab $19.95 View Deal $30.88 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The TagVault: Pet uses screws with the small Torx T6 star-shaped drive for the portion that contains the AirTag and maintains the waterproof seal. These screws are piercing, self-tapping screws with a T10 slot. They’re used to hold a hard plastic anchor to provide further stability when attached to a pet collar that you provide–though the case may be too big for smaller collars. The kit includes a steel Torx T6 L-shaped wrench with screw tips on both ends.–Glenn Fleishman Read our full Elevation Lab TagVault: Pet review Best AirTag wallet holders ElevationLab TagVault: Wallet – card holds AirTag Pros Securely holds AirTag Price When Reviewed: $9.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price ElevationLab $9.95 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Designed to hold an AirTag firmly in place in a wallet, it comes in two form factors: standard, 3.25 by 1.5 inches (83 by 38 mm), and compact, 2 by 1.5 inches (51 by 38 mm). Both are 0.05 inches (1.3 mm) thick. The more rectangular style works well in billfold slots; the squarer design in other parts of a wallet. With the AirTag exposed front and back, there’s no additional blocking beyond your wallet to block wireless signals for tracking and Precision Finding.–Glenn Fleishman Read our full TagVault: Wallet review Best AirTag mounts KeyBudz Covert Mount for AirTag Pros Tamperproof lid Extreme environment protection Price When Reviewed: $14.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $14.95 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The KeyBudz Covert Mount for AirTag is made of rugged fiberglass reinforced copolymer and built to withstand submersion in water and extreme temperatures with IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection. Clamp it onto just about anything—from your bike, vehicles, camera gear, suitcases, construction equipment and trailers. Tamper-proof, it can form continuous bond with surfaces while submerged underwater for over 60 days and is nearly impossible to remove once placed. Pelican Protector Sticker Mount Case for AirTag Devices Pros Strong adhesive connection Cons No built-in water resistance Price When Reviewed: $19.99 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $9.99 View Deal Pelican Outdoor $19.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket If you’re looking for an AirTag mount that can stick to almost any surface and allows for easy AirTag removal, the Pelican Protector fits the bill. It’s not discreet, it’s not rugged, and it doesn’t offer additional water protection, but as a mount, it works well. Pelican relies on 3M VHB adhesive for attachment, which creates a near-permanent mount that becomes stronger over time.—Glenn Fleishman Read our full Pelican Protector Sticker Mount Case for AirTag Devices review Other types of AirTag cases and holders ElevationLab TagVault: Bike – AirTag bike tracker Pros Built for bikes Price When Reviewed: $19.95 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Elevation Lab $19.95 View Deal $19.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The TagVault: Bike is a lozenged-shaped plastic shell that houses the AirTag AirTag nestles inside its waterproof seal. It attaches to a bike via the bike’s water bottle mount, using longer screws to attach the bottle cage, or shorter screws if you don’t attach the cage. The case is a matte black, rendering it unobtrusive. Screwed in between a cage and the frame, a thief would first have to recognize it and then work hard to remove it quickly.–Glenn Fleishman Read our full Elevation Lab TagVault: Bike review Nomad Hydro Flask AirTag Tracker Pros Easily track your Hydro Flask Cons For specific models only Requires Medium Flex Boot Price When Reviewed: $15 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price Nomad $15 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket If you already own n insulated bottle and its a HydroFlask, there’s another solution. Hydro Flask water bottles are popular but also surprisingly easy to leave behind after a run, bike ride, or visit to the park. The Nomad Hydro Flask Tracker is a hidden inner AirTag compartment in a slim TPU body that fits between your Hydro Flask and the Medium Flex Boot (accessory sold separately) and features It works with 32oz or 40oz Wide Mouth Hydro Flasks. If the Apple AirTag is just not right for you, check out these Bluetooth tracker recommended AirTag alternatives. What you can expect in an AirTag case Because the AirTag comes in a single variety, you don’t need to choose which kind to acquire. Apple sells them singly ($29) and in a four-pack ($99). Engraving is free. An AirTag regularly broadcasts 2.4GHz Bluetooth signals with an encrypted device ID for other Apple devices to pick up and relay along with those devices’ locations. The 2.4GHz band penetrates solid objects well, but case designers need to be mindful of materials that have the potential to block the signal. In our survey of AirTag cases, we didn’t find a case so far that had that design problem. AirTags also use ultrawideband (USB) technology for Precision Finding, exclusive to Apple’s own Find My items. Precision Finding lets an iPhone with UWB identify the direction and distance within inches when it’s within about 15 to 30 feet (4.5 to 9 m). Consider to what use you may put an AirTag to determine the features you want: Purpose: Cases exist in enough variety that you can find one designed as a luggage tag, another as a stylish keyring, and another to resist enormous amounts of damage. Figure out where you want to put the AirTag and match the case to it. Water resistance: Many cases feature some degree of water resistance, some using the IP rating that defines precisely how much. If you’re using an AirTag outside or on a pet’s collar, you may want one with a high degree of resistance. When attaching to a bag or keyring, it may seem less important or not important at all. Ring, clip, loop, or carabiner: Case makers offer many variants on attachments. Some include a simple hole to attach a keychain, while others incorporate a keychain as part of the product and may include a keyring. You can purchase multiple cases built into a carabiner, including one with a three-digit combination lock. You can also get a string or similar loop design, in which the case passes through a loop and pulls tight on a handle without a knot. Removable or adhesive: You might want an AirTag case that’s easy to move about or attach and reattach. Other cases include adhesive for semi-permanent fixed attachment. Hidden for theft recovery: Some cases are designed to hide an AirTag, making its presence less apparent and thus less likely to be discovered if stolen; others are obvious, such as in a keychain or luggage tag. Temper hideability with the knowledge that Apple’s anti-stalking features built into AirTag tech makes them discoverable to criminals with a smartphone.Shows the front: Conversely, some cases show off an AirTag, revealing its front where you might have had added custom engraving from Apple with an emoji or text. You might want to see that engraving to differentiate among AirTags you own. Cost: Cases generally cost from about $20 to $35—around the price of a single AirTag. However, there are outliers below $10 and above $40. It’s all about the function, ruggedness, and complexity of purpose. Some charge extra for style. How we test AirTag case features For each kind of case, we rated them based on specific features around which they were designed. These include: Easy to insert the AirTag for secure retention: Every case has a slightly different approach to getting an AirTag inside. Some cases have an elaborate locking procedure or require removing and restoring four tiny screws to preserve a waterproof seal. Others are simple as sliding the tag into a holding or popping it into a rubber ring. Attaches securely for attachable cases: We tested cases that market themselves as attachable at how well they succeed at that task. Cases may come with or be part of a keyring, carabiner, wrist strip, or pet collar, or may have an adhesive to stick on to objects, like the inside of luggage. Access for battery replacement: Apple expects an AirTag battery to last for about a year in everyday usage, which it defines as one case of Precision Finding and four tones played per day. A case should allow access that isn’t maddening for replacing the battery every several months to a year. Robust against bumps and bangs: Only a few kinds of cases can avoid the wear and tear of bumping against other objects. Most need to be constructed with that in mind. For cases exposed to other surfaces, we look at whether the materials and build quality give confidence in them provide lasting value. Blocks access to remove: A handful of cases provide a security element intended to prevent access to an AirTag without excessive force—the AirTag would have to be destroyed to remove it. We rate these cases on whether they seem able to prevent or deter everything but destruction. 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