Thanksgiving Deals: 24GB M4 Mac mini all-time low $150 off, Apple Pencil $49, Apple Watch from $120, much more
Happy Thanksgiving Black Friday edition (as usual). Amazon’s Thanksgiving sale is now in full swing with Black Friday deals rolling through holiday Thursday and we have everything waiting for you right here. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is here though to highlight some of the new and standout offers that went live overnight – the most affordable 24GB Mac mini you can buy just hit the best price ever at $150 off for today only and Apple Pencil (USB-C) is now sitting down at the $49 Black Friday Amazon all-time low. Those offers join the chance to land an Apple Watch today as low as $129, M4 MacBook Air at $250 off, and well about a thousand other things. Check em’ all out below.  more…

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Best Black Friday iPhone deals: Save up to $1,899 on iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Watch, iPad bundle; iPhone Air as low as $0/mo
Haven't upgraded your iPhone yet? Black Friday is the perfect chance to change your smartphone to the latest model.iPhone 17 ProApple's fall launches have finished, and the initial rush for the new iPhone 17 is starting to calm down. With Black Friday and the higher availability of the latest iPhone batch, mobile phone networks are keen to tempt customers like you into an upgrade.Those deals can be quite attractive, saving hundreds of dollars over a standard upgrade at other times of the year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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New Black Friday deal drops AirPods Max to lifetime low — don’t miss your chance to score!
If you've always wanted a pair of AirPods Max headphones, but balked at the outrageous price, don't miss this Black Friday deal. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Black Friday savings hit official iPhone 17 cases, Apple Watch bands, AirTag, and more
Let’s say you already have the latest and greatest Apple gear, maybe like yours truly. Well, the good news is we still have plenty of Black Friday deals on ways to accessorize your gear. We’re tracking huge savings on Apple’s entire lineup of official accessories for iPhone, Apple Watch, and more. Plus, deals on the best accessories from our favorite accessory makers like Nomad, Twelve South, and Satechi. more…

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Today in Apple history: Maps manager is navigated out of Apple
On November 27, 2012, Apple fired Richard Williamson, the manager responsible for the embarrassingly bad Apple Maps launch in iOS 6. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Save space with this handy 3-in-1 Anker charger stand for $30 off
Macworld Forget about cluttering your desk with cables just to charge your phone, smartwatch, and earbuds. This Black Friday, you can just get this nifty 3-in-1 Anker MagSafe charger stand for $100, a 23 percent Black Friday discount, and one of the lowest prices we’ve seen this year. Unlike other charging stands, this one has a unique triangular shape that saves you a ton of space. The front features a magnetic charger where you can place your iPhone at the perfect angle to check for notifications, while a small side shelf powers your Apple Watch without fiddling with the position of the band. Finally, the inside base is the perfect nook for your AirPods case. So dump all of your cables and chargers and snag this $100 Anker charger stand this Black Friday and keep your desk looking classy and your gear at 100 percent. This triple charger stand is everything your desk needsBuy now at Amazon

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EU backs down on CSAM scanning but Apple isn’t off the hook yet
Apple has had quite the rollercoaster ride over plans to scan devices for the presence of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). After announcing and then withdrawing its own plans for CSAM scanning, it appeared that it might be legally required to do it anyway. The EU has now backed down on this, but that doesn’t necessarily let Apple off the hook … more…

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If you don’t have time to read, try this
Sumizeit offers thousands of 15-minute book summaries on topics like health, business and personal growth, all available in several formats. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Here are the best gifts for a perfect Mac setup: Gift guide
My favorite gift picks to make any desk setup even better! more…

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T-Mobile's best iPhone Black Friday deals: Get 4 iPhone 17 devices when you switch
T-Mobile's best offer of the year is here — take a few minutes today and get an iPhone 17 for the whole family, no trade-in needed, plus check out a range of other iPhone Black Friday deals.Get an iPhone 17 On Us. Image source: AppleIf you're thinking of switching to T-Mobile the Un-carrier, the best time is during the holiday shopping season. T-Mobile is offering four iPhone 17 models on them with no trade-in required, and it'll only take 15 minutes to switch per additional line.Get T-Mobile Black Friday deals Continue Reading on AppleInsider

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Add 8 ports to your Mac for just $36 with this Anker Black Friday discount
Macworld MacBooks give you plenty of ports in their slim and light frames, but you can always use a couple more for all those peripherals you have and the extra stuff you need to charge. So even if you’re not getting a new Mac this Black Friday, treat yourself to this 8-in-1 Anker USB-C hub for only $36 after its 35 percent discount. That’s just two bucks shy of its all-time low. This hub has everything you could possibly need in one compact device. There are four USB-C ports and three USB-A, as well as an extra PD-IN USB-C on the very edge of the hub. The top USB-C port will deliver 15W charging, while the other three are limited to 7.5W, but that’s still plenty for keeping an iPhone, iPad, or AirPods juiced up. When it comes to data, all seven ports can hit 5Gbps, so while you’re not getting Thunderbolt speeds, you shouldn’t have any issue moving files around, whatever type of flash drive or portable SSD you have on hand. Plus, you can keep your laptop charging thanks to the PD-In port. It hooks up to your Mac via USB-C, but one of the coolest things is the built-in 2-in-1 connector that switches to a regular Type-A port if you need to quickly connect it to a PC or M2 Mac mini. What it boils down to is that this is a fantastic discount for a super useful hub, so grab one of these Anker hubs for $36 while it’s still on sale. Get more use out of your laptop with this $36 hubBuy now at Amazon

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Rumor Replay: iOS 27, iPhone Fold price, 2026 launches
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 27’s ‘Snow Leopard’ update, iPhone Fold pricing, 2026 product launches, and more Apple rumors. more…

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Black Friday Temu coupon knocks 30% off $39+
Affordable stocking stuffers are now even cheaper with this Temu deal that knocks 30% off orders of $39+ for new users (up to $25 off).Grab bonus savings with this Temu deal - Image credit: TemuTo activate the discount, shop through this special link to save 30% on orders of $39 or more. The discount is capped at $25 and is available to new users who have not placed an order at Temu before, but you can pick up cheap stocking stuffers, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, and more.Get 30% off $39+ at Temu Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Best Mac apps on sale for Black Friday 2025: Don’t miss these deals on must-have software
Grab some useful Mac apps and utilities at heavily discounted prices this Black Friday to supercharge your productivity. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Best iPhone 16 deals in the U.S. Get the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro & Pro for less
Macworld Once you know which iPhone you want to buy, the next step is to find the best deal on your new iPhone. Don’t spend more than you have to, let us do the hard work so that you can find the best iPhone offer and save money. (If you aren’t sure which new iPhone to buy, we compare every iPhone in a separate article.) First things first: You don’t have to buy the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, Pro, or Pro Max directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract. The biggest benefit of not buying from Apple is that you can take advantage of special promotions, deals and discounts offered by popular retailers and carriers. Before you buy a new iPhone, note that the new iPhone 17 series is expected to launch in September. If you want the latest and greatest iPhone that is a good reason to hold off buying an iPhone right now. But, if you were wanting to trade-in or sell your existing iPhone the best time to do so will be before the new model launches, as the price you will get for trading in your existing iPhone will reduce once the new one goes on sale.  Here’s a summary of some of the best deals and promotions offered by retailers and carriers in the U.S. to help you get the best deal on your new iPhone. If you’re looking for other models, check out our Best iPhone deals. Best iPhone Deals Available Now! Black Friday is here, and we are some good deals on new iPhones. If you buy from Apple you can get a gift card with your purchase of an iPhone 16, 16 Plus, or iPhone 16e. Get $75 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus at Apple Get $50 gift card with iPhone 16e at Apple If you’re looking for Black Friday deals on other Apple products, check out our mega roundup of the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals. How much is the iPhone 16? The price of an iPhone in the U.S. depends on whether or not it is unlocked. In the U.S. Apple quotes the price for iPhones that are locked to a network, e.g. AT&T. Note that Apple reduced the price and capacities on offer for the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus when the iPhone 17 was introduced. The prices are as follows: iPhone 16e prices: 128GB: $599 / 256GB: $699 / 512GB: $899 iPhone 16 prices: 128GB: $699 iPhone 16 Plus price: 128GB: $799 / 256GB: $899 You can buy an unlocked iPhone from Apple U.S. though. If you choose an unlocked iPhone it will be easy to change your contract, or pass it on to a friend or relative when you want to upgrade. An unlocked iPhone costs $30 more than the price shown above. If you want to find out how to unlock your iPhone so you can use it with another network read: How to unlock an iPhone. The price of the iPhone 16 is the same as the iPhone 15 series was. The iPhone 16e price matches the price point of the iPhone 14 at the time Apple discontinued it. Best Phone 16 carriers and contract deals In the U.S., carriers offer deals and discounts on the iPhone 16 range. If you want to buy the latest iPhone for less than the full retail price, you should buy it from a carrier or mobile provider. However, expect there to be significant strings attached. These deals can be complicated, so be sure to read the fine print. You can also purchase directly from Apple with activation on a carrier and still get special carrier deals, but you may have more options if you buy from one of the carriers below. Optimum Mobile – New and existing Optimum Mobile customers on any plan can get the iPhone 16e 128 GB for free with a select trade-in; or they can get $400 off any iPhone 16e with any trade-in. Additionally, Optimum Mobile customers can enjoy two Unlimited lines for only $45 per month or one Unlimited line for only $25 per month Verizon – You can get up to $1,000 off on if you have the Unlimited Ultimate plan, up to $830 off with the Unlimited Plus plan, and up to $415 off with the Unlimited Welcome plan. Must trade in a phone. AT&T – Offering up to $830 off iPhone 16 or $1,000 off iPhone 16 Pro, as bill credits over 36 months, you have to trade in an eligible phone, and you have to have a qualifying postpaid unlimited voice and data plan. T-Mobile – Offers up to $830 off iPhone 16 or $1,000 off iPhone 16 Pro, as bill credits over 24 months, with Go5G Next or Go5G Business Next plan. Must trade in phone for iPhone 16 Pro offer. Boost Infinite – Get $1,000 off the iPhone 16 lineup with Boost Mobile’s $65/month Infinite Access plan. No trade-in required. A full year of FREE Boost Mobile wireless service when purchasing the iPhone 16 at full price with the $25/mo Unlimited plan, or apply the offer to the $50/mo Unlimited+ or $60/mo Unlimited Premium plans. Best Buy – Best Buy will sell you an iPhone with AT&T or Verizon. Best contract deals for iPhone 16 The table below will show the best U.S. carrier deals on the iPhone 16 right now.

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Apple’s A16 iPad is a Black Friday steal at just $274
Macworld Apple’s A16 iPad is a great deal when it drops to $300, but Amazon’s Black Friday sale is a downright steal: You can get the A16 iPad with 128GB of storage for just $274—an impressive $75 savings and the best price we’ve seen yet. It might be missing the perks you get with the Air and Pro, but the A16 iPad is an excellent tablet. It features a stunning 11-inch display and a sleek design available in four colors we absolutely love: silver, yellow, blue, and pink. Pair it with a USB-C Apple Pencil for just $49 ($30 off), and you’ve got a full-featured tablet. In our 4-star review, we loved the battery life, speedy processor, and 128GB of storage space, and noted that this tablet has everything you could need for your everyday needs. Well, almost everything. The A16 iPad is Apple’s only tablet that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence, but we don’t think you’ll really miss it. So if you’re looking for a new iPad, go grab this deal on the A16 iPad and save $75 for the first time ever. But hurry up because this deal won’t last forever. This Black Friday, get an iPad for $274Buy now at Amazon

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Watch Apple’s new musical holiday ad ‘A Critter Carol’, featuring iPhone 17 Pro
Apple has launched its new holiday ad A Critter Carol, which features a misplaced iPhone 17 Pro being used by woodland critters to record themselves singing a Christmas carol. Apple simultaneously released a making of video that shows how the company also used iPhones in the making of the film, as well as how all the hand-crafted puppetry was animated and brought to life. more…

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Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My [60% off for Black Friday]
I have an AirTag on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is for, currently discounted to just $9.99 for Black Friday, a rare 60% discount. Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder connects to the Find My app on your iPhone, so you can follow its location, and it even houses a speaker so you can make it beep to help you find your wallet when it inevitably gets lost somewhere in your home. Read on for my review … more…

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iPhone Air is such a flop even copycat products are reportedly being canceled
Macworld Apple had high hopes when it unveiled the iPhone Air back in September. But sales of the ultra-thin smartphone have been so underwhelming that it’s even affecting the launch plans of other companies. According to industry sources cited by Sina Finance and Jiemian.com (themselves cited by DigiTimes), multiple major Chinese smartphone manufacturers have “frozen or canceled their own ‘Air’ ultra-thin phone projects” in response to the iPhone Air’s reportedly disappointing sales. The list of firms affected includes Xiaomi, Oppo, and Vivo. Xiaomi in particular was believed to be planning an iPhone Air copycat, but has reportedly canned the project. A Cupertino apologist could at a push spin this as good news for Apple, which will at least benefit from a lack of competition. But this really serves as further confirmation that the iPhone Air was a misstep. Failure always seemed likely, given Samsung’s struggles with the Galaxy S25 Edge in the summer, but by that point the Air’s development must have been too far along to abort. In any case Apple tends to view failure by other companies as an opportunity rather than a warning sign. The iPhone Air, like the original iPhone all those years ago, wasn’t the first ultrathin phone to enter its market, but it hoped to be the first to fix the market’s problems. We were told that the Air couldn’t be bent; that its single rear camera lens was actually a “two-in-one camera system;” that its battery life was surprisingly good. But there were still inevitably compromises, and customers appear to prefer the familiar comforts of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. In the months since launch there have been isolated reports that the Air isn’t doing so badly after all, and one reader emailed me recently to praise the Air and to point out that revenue from carrier purchases may be delayed. But while Apple hasn’t yet announced any official sales figures (and won’t ever announce numbers for the Air alone, instead rolling them in with overall iPhone revenue) it’s becoming difficult to ignore the weight of evidence pointing towards failure. On the production side we’ve heard that Apple has “drastically” cut back its orders; on the customer side there have been reports of “virtually no consumer demand.” And whether or not we choose to believe these reports, it’s striking that the market, driven solely by profit, is now turning away from the Air’s path.

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All of the best Black Friday Apple deals: AirPods, MacBook, iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, more
We have now collected all of the best Black Friday Apple deals live for this year’s festivities. While loads of deals went live early than ever this year, the best prices tend to culminate on Thanksgiving Day and we are here to make sure everything is on your radar. From the best prices ever on AirPods 4 at $69 and AirPods 4 with ANC at $100 to a new all-time low on AirPods Pro 3, don’t let anyone convince you the Black Friday Apple deals aren’t seriously great this year. We also have new lows on M4 MacBook Air and $200 price drops on M5 MacBook Pro, as well deep discounts on M4 Mac mini from $479 and the best prices to date on Apple Watch 11, just to name a few highlights. Everything, along with a massive collection of accessories and deals across every major product category, awaits below. more…

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