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- 05:14 pmThe Apple Pencil USB-C drops to $49, the cheapest it’s ever been
Macworld The Apple Pencil can be such a great tool to upgrade your iPad experience. This Black Friday, we found a jaw-dropping deal over at Walmart where you can order the USB-C version for $49, a full $30 below its regular price. The USB-C Apple Pencil is fantastic for taking notes or signing documents, but it’s also a stellar tool for drawings. It comes with tilt sensitivity so you can use it like a real pen, but if you want pressure sensitivity for accurate drawing and shading, you’ll need to upgrade to the Apple Pencil Pro (which is also on sale for $95, a savings of $35). The Pencil is compatible with every iPad Apple currently sells, and it’ll work with most models from recent years. It attaches magnetically to your iPad, so you don’t lose it, but you’ll need to plug in a USB-C cable when you need to charge it. Since this is the first time we’ve seen the USB-C Apple Pencil down to $49, we encourage you to take advantage of this fabulous deal before it expires. Don't miss out this 38% discountBuy now at Walmart05:11 pmRoborock’s best-selling vacuums on sale for Black Friday starting at $199.99 [Up to 50% off] | 9 to 5 MacRoborock’s best-selling vacuums on sale for Black Friday starting at $199.99 [Up to 50% off]
This Black Friday, transform your home cleaning routine with Roborock’s best-selling vacuums at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge robotic technology or powerful cordless convenience, Roborock has you covered with savings up to 50% across their entire lineup. From pet-friendly models with zero-tangling technology to flagship vacuums featuring industry-first innovations, there’s a perfect solution for every home and budget, starting at just $199.99. Don’t miss these exclusive limited-time offers for 9to5Mac readers on the smart cleaning tools that will make your life easier all year long. more…05:03 pmBlack Friday alert: Deals slash prices on portable SSDs from Sandisk, Samsung and Kingston | Cult of MacBlack Friday alert: Deals slash prices on portable SSDs from Sandisk, Samsung and Kingston
Black Friday has arrived, and with it come amazing deals on portable SSDs. Upgrade your Mac, iPad or iPhone storage on the cheap. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:03 pmBlack Friday Babbel coupon slashes lifetime all-language plan to $129.99
Babbel's Black Friday promotion drops its Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) to $129.99 with code LEARN from November 28 through December 1.Babbel Black Friday dealBabbel's Lifetime plan includes all 14 language courses for a one-time purchase. Learners can switch between lessons on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or the web without monthly fees.The Black Friday deal through StackSocial offers permanent access to every language Babbel offers. Get the lifetime subscription for $129.99 with coupon code LEARN. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:00 pmThere’s one big problem with the iPhone Fold, and it’s almost the obvious one
The iPhone Air was arguably the biggest innovation in iPhone design since the iPhone X. The iPhone Fold we’re expecting to see launch next year will be an even bigger shift. All the signs point to the iPhone Fold being the best foldable smartphone launched to date, but there is one big problem with it – and it’s almost the obvious one … more…04:48 pmNext year, Apple Home could finally become what I’ve always wanted
Apple first launched HomeKit over a decade ago, but the smart home dream has remained a bit of a mess since then. Here’s why I’m hopeful that Apple Home will become what I always wanted this coming year. more…04:45 pmMade in the USA: Intel foundries may get used for Apple's M7 processor
The lower-end M7 Apple Silicon chip could be made in the United States as soon as 2027, but this isn't the first time we've heard that this could happen.Intel could soon be making Apple's chips. Image credit: IntelUntil now, all M-series chips used in Macs and iPads have been built by TSMC at its factories in China and elsewhere. But a new report by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests things are about to change.If Kuo is correct, Apple will have TSMC build its entry-level M-series chips at its U.S.-based factories from 2027. The rest of Apple's chips will continue to be provided by TSMC. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:41 pmDeals – Black Friday Edition: Apple Watch Ultra 3 $99 off, M5 MacBook Pro $250 off, M4 MacBook Air $300 off, Pencil, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals – Black Friday Edition: Apple Watch Ultra 3 $99 off, M5 MacBook Pro $250 off, M4 MacBook Air $300 off, Pencil, more
This is it folks…Black Friday 2025 is here and so are the best prices of the year on just all of Apple’s latest and greatest. We have already collected an AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max, alongside a whole bunch more, but some brand new deals went live this morning. Firstly, Apple Watch Ultra 3. On the Mac side of things, the brand new M5 MacBook Pro has now dropped to new lows at $250 off and we have a wild $300 price drop on select M4 MacBook Air configs. But there’s tons more below. more…04:38 pmSave $60 on this 4K LG UltraFine monitor for your Mac in this Black Friday sale
Macworld Apple’s 27-inch Studio Display is an excellent monitor, but it doesn’t have an excellent price. But this 27-inch LG UltraFine at Amazon does. Normally $280, it’s down to $220 for Black Friday, the absolute best price this model’s ever been. You won’t get a camera or spatial audio, but this LG UltraFine will deliver crisp and clear 3480x2160p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. Alongside that 5ms response time, this monitor is better suited for handling your daily workload and watching YouTube than it is for gaming, but if you’re hooking it up to a Mac, you probably don’t mind. You can adjust this monitor exactly how you want it, tilting and pivoting it, and adjusting its height at just the right spot so your neck and back stop complaining as much. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that it looks absolutely gorgeous and will fit right in with all your sleek Apple gear. Just note it connects via HDMI, so if you have a MacBook Air, you’ll need an HDMI-to-USB-C adapter to connect it to your Mac’s DisplayPort. Otherwise, the LG UltraFine 4K IPS display is the monitor your office needs, especially now that it’s more affordable than ever at its Black Friday $220 price point. A 4K monitor for $220? Yes, please!Buy now at Amazon04:33 pmToday in Apple history: QuickTime 5 takes the world by storm
On November 28, 2001, Apple revealed that its QuickTime 5 software was being downloaded for Mac and PC a million times every three days. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:33 pmNew Apple research hints at how future AirPods could read brain signals
A new study by Apple researchers presents a method that lets an AI model learn one aspect of the structure of brain electrical activity without any annotated data. Here’s how. more…04:02 pmBest Black Friday AirTag deals: 4-pack drops to $62.99, single tag hits $17.97
Holiday shoppers can grab a strong deal on Black Friday as the AirTag 4-pack falls to $62.99, with the single AirTag also dropping to $17.97.Black Friday deal for Apple's AirTagsAirTag prices have dropped again, and the new rates set a fresh record for the popular trackers. Amazon has the AirTag 4-pack for $62.99, which is the lowest price seen all year.The single AirTag has also fallen to $17.97, which puts it well below Apple's standard retail cost. These discounts arrive during a busy shopping period when travel increases, and demand for trackers usually rises. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:56 pmRestore your sanity by blocking jerks from calling, texting and emailing
Spam calls and text messages are absolutely relentless these days. Here's how to block a number on your iPhone to keep your sanity. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)03:54 pmHere’s everything Apple has coming this December, and what not to expect
Apple is about to wrap up its most successful year ever, and December will bring a variety of new software and service-related launches for users. Here’s everything Apple has coming in December, and what not to expect. more…03:51 pmGet $15 at Amazon when you buy $100 Apple Gift Card
Macworld Don’t know what to get someone this Black Friday? How about some free money: Right now, if you buy an Apple digital gift card of $100 or more, you’ll also get $15 credit to use on yourself at Amazon. Amazon’s Black Friday promo states that if you buy an Apple Gift Card of north of $100 in a single order and use the APPLEBF coupon code in the appropriate box at checkout, you’ll get $15 in shop credit to use before the end of January 2026. The credit will arrive as soon as the gift card does, which is usually in about 5 minutes. Of course, there are some terms and conditions, such as that you can only take advantage of this offer once. You also won’t be able to use the credit to buy other gift cards, nor can you use a gift card to pay for the current Apple gift card. Also, the credit is only good for “eligibble purchases,” so some items may be excluded. But other than that, it’s just free money. So go grab this deal, because who doesn’t want $15 to spend on themselves while shopping this Black Friday? Get $15 for yourself when you gift someone else $100 at AppleBuy now at Amazon03:35 pmBest Apple Watch Black Friday deals slash prices to as low as $129
The biggest Apple Watch Black Friday discounts are live, and the best offers are coming from Amazon with steep cuts on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch SE 3. Plus, grab blowout deals from $129.Apple Watch SE 3Black Friday has pushed Apple Watch prices down further than usual, and Amazon is leading with the most aggressive drops. The Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and the Apple Watch SE 2 and 3 are all sitting at the lowest price on record.Buy Apple Watch from $129 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:31 pmSecurity Bite: The malware your Mac can detect and remove
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Apple Unified Platform currently trusted by over 45,000 organizations to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. Updated on Nov. 28, 2025 Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit of reversing engineering, security researchers can map them to their common industry names. In this updated Thanksgiving edition of Security Bite, I revisit a story I started working on in May of 2024. Because Apple is continuously adding new modules to its XProtect suite to combat the latest malware trends, I suspect this column will continue to update over time. Here’s what malware your Mac can detect and remove on its own: more…03:24 pmApple might turn to Intel for its upcoming M-series chips, per report
Apple currently partners exclusively with TSMC for production of its M-series chips, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that may change soon, with Intel being brought in as an important new supplier. more…03:14 pmAmazon slashes 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 to $1,349, all-time best price
Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip has fallen to an all-time low of $1,349 on Amazon, with two upgraded models also receiving $250 discounts.Get the lowest price on record for Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro.Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 just hit its lowest price to date at Amazon. The base model has dropped to $1,349, undercutting every previous sale since launch.Save $250 on M5 MacBook Pro Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums03:12 pmWow! The M5 MacBook Pro is a whopping $250 off for Black Friday
Macworld This is the kind of deal we were hoping but not expecting to see this Black Friday — the M5 MacBook Pro has dropped to $1,349, a massive $250 discount for a laptop that’s barely been out a few weeks. This isn’t just the best price on this model, it’s the best price we’ve ever seen for Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro. The M5 MacBook Pro is a laptop that delivers a jaw-dropping performance, as we found when we reviewed it just last month. We gave the new laptop a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, loving the improved GPU and SSD performance. With 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, this laptop has everything you could want from a professional tool, delivering speed, plenty of storage space, and tons of features. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display is absolutely gorgeous, as usual, delivering crisp visuals, fabulous colors, and 1000 nits of brightness in all lighting situations. Plus, it’s the only Mac you can get with the M5 chip until next year. This is a rare chance to get Apple’s best laptop for a low price, so grab the M5 MacBook Pro for $1,349 before the sale ends. Snag an M5 MacBook Pro for $250 offBuy now at Amazon