PSA: OpenAI is notifying all users of a data breach, but you probably aren’t affected
If you receive a notification from ChatGPT provider OpenAI that one of its partners has suffered a data breach, it’s likely that your own data is safe. Only those who have an API account may have been affected The company says it is being transparent by notifying all subscribers, even though only a small subset of them will have been impacted … more…

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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 week 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 £206 off M4 iPad Pro at Amazon There are more U.K. deals and buying advice below. Prices checked on November 27. Deals change quickly during Black Friday; we update this page throughout the day. Black Friday week 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 (yet). 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 (£38 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  Britta O’Boyle If you’re not sure which model is right for you, read our in-depth iPad buying guide. Here’s a quick overview of Apple’s lineup: iPad: Apple updated its cheapest iPad in 2025 with an A16 chip and twice the storage (128GB) of the previous model. At $349, it’s already a fantastic value, but the Black Friday $274 price 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 Mahmoud Itani / Foundry 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. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) It’s not a bad deal if you want to buy more than one Apple product, as you can use your voucher to make a second purchase, or credit it to your account and pay for all your subscriptions for a few months. If you are looking for bigger deals though you will need to look elsewhere. Here’s how the amounts offered in 2025 compare to previous years. 2025202420232022iPad Pro–$100$50n/aiPad Air$100$75$75$50iPad mini$50–$50$50iPad$50$50$50n/a Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these Black Friday roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday AirPods deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals

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Plex paywall for remote streaming now being enforced
The Plex personal media server had long allowed remote streaming for free users. The company announced back in March that this would in future require a paid Plex Pass subscription, which was set to come into effect from the end of April. The company initially hadn’t appeared to enforce the new rule, but it appears that it is now starting to do so, with the Roku app first in the firing line … more…

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Black Friday Deal of the Year: Get $40 off all refurbished Apple products at Back Market
Macworld Black Friday is here—and there’s never been a better time to score premium tech without the premium price tag. Back Market, the world’s largest marketplace dedicated exclusively to high-quality refurbished electronics, is offering $40 off all refurbished Apple products during its Black Friday event. Whether you’re eyeing an iPhone upgrade, a powerful new MacBook, or an iPad for work or school, this year’s biggest Apple deal is live and ready. From now through December 2, 2025, shoppers can use the code APPLGIFT to take $40 off any Apple order of $400 or more. That means even more savings on already discounted refurbished iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and more—just in time for holiday shopping or a personal tech refresh. $40 off all refurbished iPhones $40 off all refurbished iPads $40 off all refurbished MacBooks What refurbished really means For anyone unfamiliar with refurbished tech, here’s the real story: a refurbished device is not the same as used. Each product sold on Back Market is professionally inspected, tested, repaired, cleaned, and restored to full functionality. It’s a lot like buying a certified pre-owned car—without paying for the rapid depreciation that happens the moment a brand-new item leaves the box. For everyday use—from streaming and gaming to work, school, photography, and more—refurbished often delivers the best balance of performance and price. Better yet, it’s a choice that supports sustainability by keeping devices in circulation and fighting electronic waste. Why refurbished tech is surging This Black Friday, shoppers aren’t just hunting for bargains—they’re choosing smarter, more sustainable ways to buy technology. Across markets, the demand for refurbished devices is surging as consumers look for value, durability, and products that align with real-life needs. The trend is clear: people want the power and performance of premium brands like Apple, but without the financial strain or environmental cost of buying new. Searches for Apple products are exploding ahead of the holidays. Generic iPhone searches are up more than 60% month over month, with strong growth in traffic for MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models. Mid-generation iPhones—including iPhone 13, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE—are leading the way in conversion rates, proving that buyers are seeking performance they can count on without the steep price tags of new releases. $40 off all refurbished iPhones $40 off all refurbished iPads $40 off all refurbished MacBooks The Back Market Promise Every device on Back Market is backed by the Back Market Promise, giving customers peace of mind and product reliability. Founded more than a decade ago, Back Market’s mission is to make refurbished tech the mainstream choice and to push back against “fast tech”—the cycle of constant overproduction and overconsumption. At Back Market, the goal is simple: Let’s end fast tech. Trade In and Save Even More Have an old device sitting in a drawer? Trade it in and lower your new purchase cost even further. Get a trade-in offer in as little as 2 minutes Ship your device free within 21 days Receive payment via direct deposit within 5 business days after acceptance Don’t miss this Black Friday Premium Apple devices, lower prices, and a healthier planet—it’s a win all around. Shop the biggest Apple refurbished sale of the year and take $40 off with code APPLGIFT before 12/2/2025. Shop smart. Save big. Go refurbished. Get $40 off all refurbished Apple products $40 Off All Apple Products at Back Market

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Best Black Friday 2025 Apple Watch deals: Savings on Series 11, 10, SE, and Ultra 3
Macworld Best Apple Watch Deals Available Now! Black Friday week is here and we are already seeing lots of deals, including these top deals on Apple Watch. Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.S. $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon $150 off Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm) 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 27. 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. Technically, it lasts just four days, from Black Friday (November 28) to Cyber Monday (December 1), but we have been seeing some great deals on Apple Watches throughout November and they are really ramping up now. 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 (42mm): $249 ($150 off, was $399 – clearance) 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 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 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): £239 (£10 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. 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

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Chinese brands watched the iPhone Air flop and canceled their own plans – report
It’s widely believed that sales of the iPhone Air have been disappointing and that Apple has either massively reduced or even suspended manufacturing altogether. A new report says that several Chinese brands have responded by canceling their own plans for similar ultra-slim phones … more…

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Best AirPods deals Black Friday 2025: Massive savings going on now
Macworld Best AirPods Deals Available Now! Black Friday deals have already started, 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. £30 off AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): £169 (New RRP £199, AirPods Pro 3 are £219) £20 off AirPods 4 at Amazon £20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon Prices checked on November 27, including new low price on AirPods Pro 2 in the U.K. Deals change quickly during Black Friday; we update this page throughout the day. Black Friday, the yearly shopping event where everyone hunts for the biggest deals, isn’t just a day or even a weekend. The best deals last all week long, and we’re already seeing rock-bottom deals on Apple’s AirPods and expect them to continue until Cyber Monday on December 1. So if you want to get your hands on 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. they are down to £169 at Amazon. We may see even better deals on Black Friday itself, 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 at Walmart and AirPods Max has just dropped under $400, so now is the time to grab a pair. See more U.K. AirPods deals below. For U.K. readers can save £30 on the AirPods Pro 2 now they are back in stock at Amazon, and back to the £169 price we saw earlier in November. 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): (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 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. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals

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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 27 November 2025: 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. While the big day is tomorrow (Friday, November 28), it has been running throughout November. But time is starting to run out: the shopping event will finish on Cyber Monday, that’s 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 coming, but the deals are already here. Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers in the U.S., U.K., and elsewhere are already slashing prices. 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 Foundry 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 Simon Jary / Foundry 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. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) 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

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iOS 27: Everything we know about the fall 2026 iPhone update
Macworld There may be a lonh roadmap ahead for iOS 26, but Apple is already hard at work on the next major release: iOS 27. We have already started to hear rumors about what the next operating system will have in store for our iPhones when it is released in September of 2026, which we’ve collected here. Of course, plans change, and you should take everything with a grain of salt until Apple formally unveils it at WWDC in June. Here’s what we think we know so far. iOS 27: Performance over features Our most reliable intel about iOS 27 comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who reports that Apple intends to treat iOS 27 similarly to Mac OS X Snow Leopard (version 10.6). After the major overhaul of Mac OS X Leopard (10.5), Apple spent the next year removing cruft, fixing bugs, streamlining, optimizing, and improving performance. There were new features, of course, but not as many relative to a normal OS X release. The result was one of the most popular and well-loved OS X versions of all time. Apparently, iOS 27 is going to follow the same route: there will be some new features, but much time and effort is being spent on cleaning up the code and improving performance. iOS 27: Apple Intelligence While the focus of iOS 27 may be on performance, efficiency, and reliability rather than new features, there is reportedly one major exception: Apple Intelligence. Apple is gearing up to launch the new Siri with iOS 26.4, which is rumored to use a foundation model powered by Google’s Gemini, but run on Apple’s servers with lots of modifications and Apple-specific features. But the company has a lot more work to do to improve Apple Intelligence and build smart AI features throughout its operating systems, and that is said to be a major effort of iOS 27 (and macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and so on). We don’t have much information about what specific AI advancements Apple is working on or how it will be used throughout the OS and Apple’s apps, yet. But Gurman reports iOS 27 will be heavy on new AI features. iOS 27: Folding phone features We’ve heard of the imminent release of a folding iPhone for more than five years now, but it looks it could actually happen in 2026. The iPhone Fold, as some are calling it, is expected to be an ultra-premium device with a sky-high price tag—some rumors say as much as $2,400. Naturally, an iPhone that has a 5.5-inch screen on the outside but then opens to reveal a 7.8-inch display on the inside is going to need some specific iOS changes to make use of it. Not only will the operating system itself need an overhaul to deal with this screen-switching and new aspect ratios, but all of Apple’s built-in apps will need to take advantage of the iPhone Fold’s unique geometry. We haven’t gotten any rumors about how iOS 27 will adapt to the folding phone, and Apple is unlikely to unveil any new features until the phone arrives in September, but we’ll be looking for clues at WWDC. iOS 27: Release date Apple will almost certainly take the wraps off iOS 27 at WWDC, which is held in the first or second week of June. So we’ll hear all about it, and the first developer-only betas will ship on Monday, June 1 or June 8, 2026. Then, after several months of beta updates, the latest version of iOS always arrives in September, typically around the second week. Monday, September 14, is the most likely date, based on past history. iOS 27: Compatibility We don’t yet know which phones will be compatible with iOS 27, but we can make an educated guess based on past releases and what we know of the upcoming features. Apple cut off support for iPhone with the A12 processor with iOS 26, but we don’t foresee any reason to eliminate support for devices with an A13 (which has 4GB of RAM) for iOS 27. That leaves us with a compatibility list that looks very much like that for iOS 26: iPhone 17, 17 Pro / 17 Pro Max (launched in 2025) iPhone Air (launched in 2025) iPhone 16e (launched in 2025) iPhone 16 / 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro / 16 Pro Max (launched in 2024) iPhone 15 / 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro / 15 Pro Max (launched in 2023) iPhone 14 / 14 Plus / 14 Pro / 14 Pro Max (launched in 2022) iPhone SE 3 (launched in 2022) iPhone 13 / 13 mini / 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max (launched in 2021) iPhone 12 / 12 mini / 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max (launched in 2020) iPhone SE 2 (launched in 2020) iPhone 11 / 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max (launched in 2019) Based solely on its age, it’s possible that the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro could get dropped from the compatibility list. If so, it would have enjoyed six years of new OS updates, which is on the high end for Apple devices.

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Apple Asks Indian Court to Block Antitrust Law Allowing $38 Billion Fine
Apple is challenging a new Indian antitrust law that would let regulators calculate penalties based on global revenue -- a change that could expose the company to a fine of roughly $38 billion in its dispute with Tinder owner Match. The 2022 antitrust case centers on accusations that Apple abused its power by forcing developers to use its in-app purchase system. MacRumors reports: Last year, India passed a law that allows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to use global turnover when calculating penalties imposed on companies for abusing market dominance. Apple can be fined up to 10 percent, which would result in a penalty of around $38 billion. Apple said that using global turnover would result in a fine that's "manifestly arbitrary, unconstitutional, grossly disproportionate, and unjust." Apple is asking India's Delhi High Court to declare the law illegal, suggesting that penalties should be based on the Indian revenue of the specific unit that violates antitrust law. [...] Apple said in today's filing that the CCI used the new penalty law on November 10 in an unrelated case, fining a company for a violation that happened 10 years ago. Apple said it had "no choice but to bring this constitutional challenge now" to avoid having retrospective penalties applied against it, too. Match has argued that a high fine based on global turnover would discourage companies from repeating antitrust violations. Apple's plea will be heard on December 3. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Happy Thanksgiving from O’Grady’s PowerPage!
It’s that time of year again, Thanksgiving is here, and the staff of O’Grady’s PowerPage will be taking the day to spend time with friends and family. Have a safe and happy holiday filled with family, friends, food, and football, and we’ll be back tomorrow with nifty Black Friday through Cyber Monday sales in tomorrow’s […] Source

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Foundation: Galactic Frontier review: Adaptation of Apple TV show fails in so many ways
Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Technically well realized Motivating game concept Cons Only loosely based on Foundation In-game purchases everywhere Our Verdict An epic name, a big logo, and then a routine free-to-play game with aggressive monetization. Apple’s partnership with FunPlus raises questions: Why tie a top brand to the very business model that Apple Arcade is supposed to compete against? Best Prices Today: Foundation Galactic Frontier Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Sometimes the name bears more weight than the content. This is doubly true for Foundation: Galactic Frontier (FGF). It p;ays off an epic template: Isaac Asimov’s Foundation cycle, one of the most important science fiction sagas of all time. And there’s another big name that flashes up when you start the game: the Apple TV logo. When you see these two giants, you expect something big, epic, perhaps even revolutionary. What you get instead is a classic mobile construction game, like dozens of others, only with a thin coat of Foundation. The game’s first impression is quite impressive. The trailers promise an immersive sci-fi experience, the graphics appear clean at first glance, and the Apple TV branding suggests a certain quality assurance. You are thrown into a world that speaks of the collapse of the empire, psychohistory, and brave traders who must find their way in the chaos. Sectors need to be explored, ships built, and heroes recruited. It all sounds like a real adventure. But after a short time, an unpleasant familiarity sets in. Anyone who has ever played a FunPlus game will immediately recognise the pattern: base building with a timer, collecting resources, fleet management, repetitive quests, and an omnipresent feeling that you always have something to d but only if you are prepared to wait or pay. A thin veneer for a masterpiece The Foundation licence is the game’s biggest lure. You meet familiar characters such as Hari Seldon, and the story tells of the Trader Era, the collapse of the empire, and the Seldon plan. The problem is simple: the psycho-historical theories that make Asimov’s work so unique degenerate into loose accessories here. The dialogue is often generic, the missions are rarely really exciting, and the plot feels as if a standard sci-fi story was taken and a few Foundation names were simply sprinkled on top. It’s not the depth you would expect from this template, but rather a shallow background noise. That’s a shame, because Asimov’s universe offers so much potential for complex storytelling. Instead, the glorious licence serves primarily to attract fans, who then find a routine mobile game. The psycho-historical tension–the real essence of Asimov–is completely missing. Gameplay: Tried, tested, and tedious recipe Mechanically, FGF is a prime example of the strategy-building games that have made FunPlus so successful. In base building, you build your spaceship, store resources, and wait for upgrades. Fleet management works similarly: assemble fleets, assign heroes, pay attention to synergies between the different ship types. There is also the obligatory gacha element, numerous characters to collect and level up, all of which you naturally want to collect. Ultimately, like Sea of Conquest, another title from the studio, only now in space instead of pirate ships. A galactic map invites you to explore, peppered with events, story missions, and PvP zones. The battles are visually appealing, but are often rather automatic, with little direct player influence. Tactical decisions tend to be made in advance through fleet composition. It all works, no question. But it’s also nothing new. Anyone hoping to find a fresh interpretation of strategy or even an innovative realisation of Asimov’s ideas will be disappointed. The game is designed to bind players to daily logins, events, and monetization in the long term, maximizing dependency, not enjoyment. FGF runs very stably on the iPhone, even if some effects can cause minor stutters. The game runs exclusively in portrait format, which is interesting and new and not necessarily annoying on the iPhone. The biggest technical annoyance, however, is the lack of iPad optimization. On an iPad, the app is displayed upright, and there are large margins on the sides. For a game that thrives on overview and strategy, this is a missed opportunity and considerably reduces the fun of playing on Apple’s larger tablets. The UI/UX can feel cluttered in places, with too many pop-ups, icons, and offers flooding the screen. Monetization: The real empire behind it This is where the FunpPus DNA comes into its own. FGF is free-to-play, but the way to really progress or keep up with other players is quickly via the in-app shop. It starts after a few hours: Building lines get long, energy becomes scarce, new heroes or ships can only be obtained with luck–and a lot of grinding–or by spending real money. The game offers countless “packs”, time-limited offers, VIP levels, and aggressive cross-promotions. If you want to survive in PvP battles or excel in events, you often have to dig deep into your pockets. The balance is clearly shifted in favor of the publisher. It’s not pay-to-win in the most blatant sense, but definitely pay-to-progress, where the fun depends heavily on how much you’re willing to invest, or how much patience you have for endless timers. The reality is brutally honest: those who don’t pay will always be a few steps behind those who do. Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot Screenshot One question remains above all: why do we see the Apple TV logo on the game’s start screen? This suggests some kind of quality control or at least a close connection to the Apple brand. The logo implies, “Apple has approved this. This must be good.” It attracts people who love the TV series and gives the game an air of officiality and high quality. But if you take a closer look at the game, the question arises: Why is Apple involved? Why is a company that sees itself as a curator of premium experiences supporting a game that is so exemplary of aggressive free-to-play models? It’s like a three-star restaurant sticking its logo on a microwave lasagne. With Apple Arcade, Apple has created its own subscription model for games that promises exactly the opposite: no ads, no in-app purchases, and premium titles that run on all Apple devices. A narrative, strategic game in the Foundation universe would have been the perfect candidate for Apple Arcade. Just imagine: a game commissioned by a top studio that picks up on Asimov’s complex story, offers a real iPad version, and doesn’t fragment the gaming experience with paywalls or timers. This would have fit perfectly with Apple Arcade’s philosophy and would have been a real reason to book the subscription. Instead, the TV branding is tied to a product that virtually undermines the core values of Apple Arcade. There are, of course, rational explanations for Apple’s approach. A free-to-play game like FGF generates enormous revenues through in-app purchases, which directly benefit FunPlus and Apple (via the App Store share). This is much more lucrative and predictable in the short term than the fixed costs of an arcade title. Licensing is also easier than development. Apple can give the game licence to an experienced publisher like FunPlus and hope that the deal makes money without having to finance a game studio for decades. The game also creates buzz around the Foundation brand and keeps the series in people’s minds. FunPlus is a master in building and monetising live service games, an expertise that Apple does not want to build up itself. From a purely business perspective, this is understandable. From a brand and quality perspective, however, it is a disaster. If the game is perceived as a typical rip-off title–it is, to be honest–this will reflect negatively on Foundation and Apple TV. Apple’s marketing message for Arcade, which clearly positions itself against IAP madness, seems flimsy when simultaneously promoting a prominently branded game that pushes these very mechanics to excess. It’s also a missed opportunity: Apple has the resources, platforms, and technological power to realize a truly outstanding Foundation game. A game that honors the series and explores Asimov’s ideas interactively. Instead, this opportunity is given up for a commercially safe but artistically unambitious solution. The Empire still has a lot to learn Foundation: Galactic Frontier is essentially a well-made mobile game that skilfully hides behind a big name. For fans of Asimov’s work, it is a disappointment; for mobile strategy fans, it is another fun plus option among many. The real problem is Apple’s role. This game ignores Apple’s quality standards. Economically, this may be attractive in the short term, but strategically it is a mistake. It shows that even the biggest tech giants sometimes chase the quick buck and forget what their brand is all about. With Apple, it’s always been the attention to detail, the willingness to take the harder path if it’s the better one. With Foundation: Galactic Frontier, you don’t see much of that. Too bad for Asimov. Too bad for Apple.

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A three-pack of these tiny AirTag alternatives is only $70 for Black Friday
Macworld TL;DR: Get a 3-pack of KeySmart SmartCard trackers on sale for $70 through December 7. Trying to track your wallet with an AirTag never makes much sense. It works great for keys, but it’s too thick to sit in a billfold without feeling awkward. The KeySmart SmartCard fixes that by working with Apple’s Find My network while keeping the shape of a normal credit card. You can slide it into your wallet, an ID holder, or a badge sleeve, and it stays flat without adding bulk. These super slim trackers are also already marked down for Black Friday. Right now, a 3-pack of KeySmart SmartCards is only $69.97 (reg. $119.97). Once you pair one of these little trackers with Apple’s Find My app, you can see its location on a map, make it ring when you misplace it at home, or rely on the larger Apple device network when it is farther away. You can set it to notify you if you walk away without it, which is helpful when you are rushing and not paying attention. Lost Mode is built in, too, so your contact info pops up if someone finds your wallet. Charging is simple since it works with a normal Qi wireless charger. One charge lasts up to eight months, so you don’t have to constantly worry about a low battery. These tiny trackers are also waterproof and sturdy enough to handle being thrown around in a bag. Don’t shove an AirTag in your wallet. Get a three-pack of KeySmart SmartCards on sale for $69.97. Sale ends December 7 at 11:59 p.m. PT. KeySmart® SmartCard – Works With Apple Find My | Wireless Charging (3-Pack)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Don’t miss this Black Friday doorbuster: $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* when you become a member
Macworld TL;DR: Become a Costco Gold Star Member ($65/year) and receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*, an excellent duo for tackling holiday shopping this year. If Thanksgiving day was total chaos, there’s still plenty of time to make sure your winter holidays go much smoother. A Costco membership can help you get nearly everything done in one place, from cleaning supplies to get your home fresh, to picking up groceries for hosting, and gift finds for the whole family. When you sign up for a Gold Star Membership during their holiday promotion, you’ll receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* to use. All you have to do is: Complete your purchase with us. Follow the instructions in your email to activate your Costco membership online. Pick up your physical card in person at your nearest Costco warehouse (bring your ID). Receive your Digital Costco Shop Card* via email about two weeks later. Those who join ASAP may be able to shop Black Friday deals on electronics, clothing, large appliances, household staples, and more. But don’t worry if you miss out — everyday savings will always keep you coming back. Join Costco today for $65 and receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* soon. Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership + a $40 Digital Costco Shop CardSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. *To receive a Digital Costco Shop Card, you must provide a valid email address and set up auto renewal of your Costco membership on a Visa® card at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to enroll in auto renewal at the time of sign-up, incentives will not be emailed. Valid only for new members and those whose memberships (Primary and Household) have expired at least 18 months or more. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Not valid for renewal or upgrade of an existing membership. Promotion may not be combined with any other promotion. Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up within 2 weeks to qualifying members. Digital Costco Shop Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entry of an invalid address during sign-up. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at U.S. or Canada Food Court. Neither Costco Wholesale Corporation nor its affiliates are responsible for use of the card without your permission. Use the provided single-use promo code when entering your payment information. A Costco Gold Star Membership is $65 a year. An Executive Membership is an additional $65 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Household Card. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. Departments and product selection may vary. (Note: You will see a $0.01 deduction on your membership cost after the promo code is entered. This indicates that your promo code has been successfully applied.) Offer expires 12/31/2025.

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Thanksgiving Flash Deal: Mac mini M4 24GB sinks to record low $649
Today only, save $150 on a popular M4 Mac mini configuration that features an upgrade to 24GB of RAM for enhanced performance.Grab a Thanksgiving flash discount on Apple's M4 Mac mini 24GB - Image credit: B&HThe Thanksgiving Deal Zone on Apple's current Mac mini is courtesy of B&H Photo, an Apple Authorized Reseller and electronics retailer that's been in business since 1973.Buy M4 Mac mini 24GB for $649 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $339 with Thanksgiving deal
Amazon has cut the price of the Apple Watch Series 11 to $339, undercutting the previous all-time low price from earlier Black Friday promotions.Apple Watch Series 11The 42mm GPS model carries a $399 list price, so shoppers are effectively saving $60 on Apple's newest mainstream smartwatch that's priced at $339.Buy Apple Watch S11 for $339 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Happy Thanksgiving 2025 from AppleInsider
While we're still here looking for breaking Apple news and the best Black Friday deals possible, this Thanksgiving we here at AppleInsider are thankful to you, for continuing to stop by for almost 30 years!Happy ThanksgivingWe hope everyone has had safe travels to visit their loved ones for Thanksgiving and wish you luck on the busy trip back home that's soon to come. In the meantime, stay snuggled inside, enjoy some Thanksgiving food, and shop safely from the comfort of your home via the web.We're going to keep an eye out for the kind of news companies try to slip under the radar during holidays, those are always fun to find and write about. In the meantime, keep an eye on AppleInsider for extensive coverage on Black Friday sales through the weekend. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Insta360 Go Ultra review: big power in tiny form
A truly tiny action cam is proving that big features don't require a big body.I've never had any interest in action cams. I was never particularly impressed by GoPro or its kin.It wasn't until I got a sneak preview of the Insta360 Go Ultra that I became suddenly intrigued. It was a truly tiny camera — about the size of a smartwatch — designed to go anywhere.So, when Insta 360 asked if I wanted to check one out for review, I was actually moderately excited. And what I found after a few weeks of testing is that Insta 360 managed to pack a lot of big features into a tiny camera. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Google's AirDrop Support For Pixel 10 Likely Exists Because of EU's Apple Ruling
Last week, Google surprised the tech world when it announced AirDrop support on Pixel 10 devices -- all without Apple's involvement. "While it initially seemed like this was a rogue move made by Google to coerce Apple into another boundary-breaking decision, it might actually be part of the repercussions that also led to USB-C on iPhone and the adoption of RCS," reports 9to5Google. From a report: As reported by Ars Technica, the answer to this week's mysterious Quick Share upgrade lies in the EU's interoperability requirements designed for the DMA. The ruling out of the European Commission pushed Apple to begin supporting interoperable wireless standards beginning with this year's set of OS upgrades, replacing the previous proprietary standard the company used to power its various Continuity features. That forced Apple to add support for the Wi-Fi Alliance's Wi-Fi Aware standard of multi-directional file sharing, at the cost of completely phasing out its previous walled-in protocol. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Black Friday deals: Save up to 52% on monitor upgrades for your Mac
Give your Mac desktop a facelift this holiday season by upgrading your display via one of these excellent Black Friday monitor deals.Apple Studio Display and LG UltraFineOne way to upgrade your desktop is to change the thing you look at the most. Replacing your monitor can certainly give you a new view of your Mac's wallpaper, or more digital workspace to play with.If one screen isn't enough, it's also a great opportunity to get a second monitor for an even better desktop layout. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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