iPad mini may be on track to get a display upgrade before the iPad Air, weirdly
Macworld The next iPad mini, surprisingly, appears to be on track to get an OLED screen before the more expensive iPad Air. But according to a new report from a prolific leaker, this still won’t happen until the second half of next year. The matter was discussed in a post this week by the Weibo account Instant Digital. “iPad mini will be the first to feature OLED technology,” the account wrote (via Google Translate), “while iPad Air has not seen any movement.” It may be worth pointing out that the iPad mini won’t actually be the first iPad to get an OLED display. That distinction falls to the M4 iPad Pro models, which got an OLED panel last year. But this may be an issue with translation. At any rate, Instant Digital elaborated on its prediction in below-the-line discussions with commenters. When asked if the mini’s screen would be 60Hz, the account responded that it didn’t know, but “the earliest it will be released is the third or fourth quarter of next year, we’ll see then.” A Q3 launch would see the next iPad mini release alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max, and perhaps the iPhone Fold. That would be a two-year wait from the launch of the 7th-gen mini, which came out in fall 2024, but this pales in comparison with the gaps between the past few generations. There was a three-year gap between the 6th and 7th minis, two and a half years between 5th and 6th, and three and a half between 4th and 5th. Yearly iPad mini refreshes haven’t been the norm since 2015. In another conversation, this time focusing on the relationship between refresh rate and price, the account said “the overall cost of the OLED screen in the mini is kept very low.” Which appears to suggest that a 60Hz rather than 120Hz is more likely. Nevertheless, the inclusion of OLED on a comparatively budget-focused tablet like the iPad mini would be a pleasant surprise, to go with more pedestrian upgrades like the expected A19 Pro chip.

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iPad mini with OLED expected to arrive by the end of 2026
Speculation of an OLED iPad mini continues to grow, with a leaker believing it will arrive before the end of 2026.An iPad mini update could bring with it an OLED screenApple's iPad Pro lineup has already shifted to OLED, and with the general trend in Apple's hardware shifting towards using the display tech, others are expected to make the move eventually. If a leaker is to be trusted, that could happen within a year for one iPad model.In a Weibo post on Wednesday, serial leaker Instant Digital claims that the iPad mini will be the first non-Pro iPad to feature OLED. However, they say there's no sign of movement for an OLED iPad Air. Rumor Score: 🤯 Likely Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Quenching Data Center Thirst for Power Now Is Solvable Problem
As AI workloads surge, U.S. data centers are straining an outdated grid — but a new ITIF report argues the power crunch is solvable with smarter integration, better planning, and near-term capacity gains. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.

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Best Black Friday 2025 Apple Watch deals: Get 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 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 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. Prices checked on November 26. Deals change quickly during Black Friday; we update this page throughout the day. 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. Finally, what actually constitutes a good deal? U.S. buyers should be looking at a benchmark of roughly $50 to $70 off the current models and $100 or more off discontinued ones, which is what we saw in 2024. Deals tend to be weaker in the U.K., where we struggled to find £30 off anything in 2024. 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 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 Amazon U.S. Best Buy Costco Target Walmart U.K. Apple Amazon U.K. Argos Currys John Lewis KRCS Very 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 Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals

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Anker’s fast-charging 240W USB-C cables drop under $10 for Black Friday
Macworld It’s time to drop some of those old cables you keep hoarding like they’re made of gold and you’re a dragon — you have to admit they barely move the needle when it comes to actually charging your gear. This 240W Anker USB-C cable is on sale this Black Friday, with the price dropping to a penny under $10. This is a 3-foot cable that will blaze through charging any of your gear, from small tech like earbuds and smartphones to tablets and laptops. With uber fast charging, not only will you keep all your gear at 100 percent battery around the clock, but it will also do it fast. With a 240W charging power, a 15-inch MacBook Air M2, for instance, can go from 0 to 50 percent in just half an hour with a 70W charger, like this Anker one that’s on sale for $35 ($15 off). The cable isn’t going to break on you, either, because it’s covered with durable braided nylon. This is rugged enough that it can survive some 20,000 bends in its lifespan without issue. It’s also good for transfers at USB-2 speeds (480 Mbps) if you need to transfer small files in a pinch. Frankly, this is a fantastic time to get yourself a new, uber-fast Anker 240W USB-C cable since $10 is the best price we’ve ever seen. Snag a 3ft 240W Anker USB-C cable for $10Buy now at Amazon

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Is Walmart’s $549 M1 MacBook Air too good to be true?
Macworld If you’re shopping for a MacBook this holiday season, you’ll find a few deals to save a few bucks, sometimes up to $250. But there’s one laptop for sale by a prominent retailer that looks like a deal that’s too good to be true: A MacBook Air for sale by Walmart for $549. The Walmart MacBook Air isn’t a refurbished or used product–it’s a brand new laptop, the lowest-priced new Apple laptop you can find, in fact. It’s unclear what partnership it has with Apple, but Walmart has exclusively sold the M1 MacBook Air since 2004, when it first announced its $699 price tag. The price has been cut several times since then. The lowest-priced MacBook at the Apple Store is the $999 MacBook Air, which you can find at third-party retailers such as Amazon for $749. But at $200 less than even that sale price, that $549 price tag for a brand-new MacBook Air is unprecedented and hard to resist, especially at a time when it feels like prices are going up for everything. There’s got to be a catch, right? After all, it seems like a deal that’s too good to be true. Well, to say there’s a “catch” implies that there’s deception going on here, and that’s really not the case. (Though we take issue with the use of the label “Latest model” here.) But several compromises are made for a product at this price, compromises that you might be okay with, depending on your use case. Let’s take a look at what you’re getting in the $549 Walmart MacBook Air. The $549 MacBook Air at Walmart can be a great deal for some, and a lousy deal for others.Foundry A five-year-old chip The Walmart MacBook Air is the 2020 MacBook Air. It has the same components, down to the heart of the laptop, the M1 chip. The M1 chip made a thunderous debut five years ago, blowing away its Intel predecessors with its huge performance gains. The most current M-series chip is the M5, but it has yet to debut in the MacBook Air–the current MacBook Air has an M4 chip. Compared to the M1, the M4 is 74 percent faster in multi-core tasks and 56 percent faster in single-core performance. MacBook Air chips: Geekbench 6

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Coding assistance websites exposed credentials for banks, government, and more
Two websites intended to help software developers format and structure their code have exposed thousands of login credentials, authentication keys, and other highly sensitive information. Cybersecurity researchers found that this sensitive data belonged to organizations in many high-risk sectors like government, banking, and healthcare … more…

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Best AirPods deals Black Friday 2025: Massive savings going on now
Macworld Best U.S. 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. £20 off AirPods 4 at Amazon £20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon Prices checked on November 26, including new low price on AirPods Max. 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 through 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. We may see even better deals once Black Friday arrives, 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 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 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. We also have details of Apple’s Black Friday deal, which we have tracked over the past few years (see the values offered from 2022-2025 below). 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 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 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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You may have missed your chance to buy Apple’s weirdest accessory
The iPhone Pocket is probably unchallenged as the weirdest accessory the company has ever sold, beating out the iPod sock. But if you were, for some reason, planning to buy one, you may now have missed your chance … more…

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9 essential iPad accessories to unleash your Apple tablet’s full powers
Macworld Apple dominates the tablet market with the iPad, which is the trendiest and, arguably, the most reliable. The company actively develops four main variants of the product with different sizes, specs, and price tags. While iPads on their own are generally capable, their vanilla form factor can be quite limiting. Fortunately, all iPad models are equipped with a USB-C port and Bluetooth connectivity, letting you easily pair wired and wireless peripherals. Whether you’re using your iPad for work, entertainment, gaming, or something else, you may want to make it more functional with some of these essential accessories. Foundry Stylus Tablets and stylii go hand in hand. Even if you’re not a professional illustrator, a stylus can simplify certain tasks—like taking handwritten notes or doodling casually. And with newer iPadOS versions now recognizing and polishing handwritten text, using a stylus to jot down your thoughts has become even more practical. Similarly, Apple Intelligence can transform your basic scribbles to neat images that better reflect the ideas you have in mind. While the Apple Pencil (USB-C) (on sale for $69) and Apple Pencil Pro (on sale for $99) offer the tightest ecosystem integrations with your iPad, there are plenty of other solid stylus options out there. The Logitech Crayon (on sale for $53) is a reliable pick featuring a sleek design, high precision, a more affordable price, instant connectivity, and more. Mouse With iPadOS 26, Apple redesigned the built-in cursor, putting it on par with that of desktop operating systems. Thanks to its new arrow shape, you can now click smaller buttons more comfortably, even if the touch targets aren’t too wide. To unlock the iPad’s cursor, you’ll first need to pair a compatible mouse or trackpad. The Logitech MX Master 4 is one of the best mice out there, offering an ergonomic design, quiet buttons, and support for a wide range of devices. If you value aesthetics more than practicality, Apple’s Magic Mouse should also work with your iPad flawlessly. Keyboard As an iPad user, you’re probably familiar with how large and unintuitive the software keyboard can be, blocking a significant portion of the screen. What many users don’t know, however, is that you can hide it by connecting a physical keyboard to your iPad. This lets you take full advantage of the tablet’s display. Apple sells different Magic Keyboard and Keyboard Folio variants designed for specific iPad models. Not only do these double as a protective cover, but they also offer an embedded trackpad. If you’re on a budget, you can opt for a third-party brand, like the Belkin Pro Keyboard Case. Foundry Game controller The iPad Air and iPad Pro now pack Apple’s M-series chips, initially designed for the Mac. At this point, they’re capable of running AAA games, such as Resident Evil and Grand Theft Auto. While most iPadOS games offer touch controls, they can be unintuitive for complex gameplay. iPadOS fully supports certain game controllers, letting you pair and customize them with ease. Sony’s DualSense Controller and Microsoft’s Xbox Controller are two dependable options approved by Apple. If you’re not looking to spend around 70 bucks on a controller, you could opt for any cheaper MFi-certified brand instead. Foundry USB-C hub All iPad models are now limited to a single USB-C port. Consequently, you can’t charge your iPad while using a wired accessory simultaneously. Thankfully, iPadOS supports USB hubs and dongles, letting you add more ports and slots as needed. The manufacturers and port assortments are plentiful, however, so you’ll have to hunt for a variant that caters to your needs. Some of the reputable options include Anker, Belkin, Ugreen, and even Amazon Basics. Headphones Now that iPads no longer offer a headphone jack, opting for wireless earbuds is the most convenient route. The AirPods and Beats lines come with varying features, build qualities, and price points, and they all work seamlessly with iPadOS. Some of their perks include effortless firmware updates, instant pairing, automatic device switching, Spatial Audio support, and more. Otherwise, you’ve got plenty of excellent third-party options, such as the Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen. Foundry External storage While iPads can accommodate up to 2TB of internal storage, some creatives’ needs extend beyond that limit. Luckily, you can connect both basic flash drives and larger SSDs using the USB-C port. SanDisk and Samsung offer external storage devices that are fully compatible with iPadOS and its built-in Files app. This allows you to quickly offload large files or transfer them to your desktop computer. Stand As we’ve established, iPads are great for gaming and media consumption. Needing to hold your tablet at all times, however, can get tiresome and downgrade your experience. A stand can fix that once and for all. Amazon Basics sells a budget-friendly iPad stand that supports multiple viewing angles. If you’ve got a larger iPad model or want more than the bare minimum, you could go for Ugreen’s higher-end iPad stand (on sale for $15), which comes with a sturdier build, rotating mechanism, and folds up for compact storage. You’ll want to ensure that your iPad’s dimensions are compatible with the chosen stand, however. Travel bag Last, you may want to invest in a travel bag or sleeve for when you take your iPad to school, the office, or a café. Given the tablet’s delicate nature, carrying it outdoors without protection can be risky. Luckily, you’ve got plenty of options, with some brands offering minimalist sleeves and others going for larger bags with extra pockets for the charger and other accessories. You may want to check out the Tomtoc Tablet Sleeves, Tomtoc Shoulder Bags, and MoKo Carrying Cases to find the color, material, layout, and size that fit your needs.

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Best Black Friday 2025 MacBook, iMac, and Mac mini deals
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 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 U.K. MacBook and Mac deals below. It’s no secret that the week leading up to the Black Friday-Cyber Monday weekend is the biggest shopping event of the year. 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. 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 deals. 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 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. 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. Updated 26 November 2025: We have just reviewed the best prices and found some of the best price drops we’ve seen all of which are included below. 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 (51TB/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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Prehistoric Planet premieres five new Ice Age episodes, here’s how to watch on Apple TV
The animal history documentary series Prehistoric Planet returns today on Apple TV with a new Ice Age installment. If you aren’t a subscriber, now is a great time with a 50% off Black Friday deal available right now. With the series hailing from the makers of the recent live action Lion King remake, Prehistoric Planet uses the latest CGI techniques to depict photorealistic sequences of long-extinct creatures … more…

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Apple Black Friday 2025: Here’s what Apple’s doing for Black Friday
Macworld Apple Black Friday 2025 at a glance For Apple’s Black Friday deal the company will give away vouchers of various values with select purchases. Shoppers can get: $250/£200 with a MacBook Pro $200/£160 with a MacBook Air $100/£80 with an iPad Air $75/£60 with an iPhone 16 $50/£40 with an Apple Watch Series 11 And a lot more… What you won’t find is deals on the newest products, such as iPhone 17 or the new M5 iPad Pro and MacBook. Apple’s deal will run from Friday, November 28 to Monday, December 1, and we have the details of how to get it below. But Black Friday sales have already started and we have seen lots of excellent deals from retailers of Apple products, some of which we highlight below. The biggest shopping day of the year is Black Friday, which this year falls on Friday, November 28, 2025. Apple has now announced its 2025 Black Friday deal and as usual it will be giving away vouchers with sales of certain products, including a $75 gift voucher with an iPhone 16, $100 with an iPad Air, and up to $250 with a MacBook Pro. Read on for all the details about what is included in Apple’s offer and how to get your hands on Apple gift vouchers. While it’s nice that Apple offers an incentive to shoppers to buy new Apple products, we find that the best deals are from resellers rather than Apple itself, and we will track them all so we can help you find the best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals on Apple products including the Apple Watch, MacBook and Mac, AirPods and iPads. Peruse our individual round-ups of the best deals this Black Friday to find a bargain. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. Best Apple Deals Available Now! At Macworld we are constantly monitoring pricing at major retailers and only highlight offers that deliver genuine savings on the Apple products we rate highly. We may earn a commission if you buy through our links, but this never influences which deals we recommend. We are already seeing some great deals including the following $250 off the MacBook Air at Amazon. $500 off an 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon. $200 off the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon. $150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon $60 off Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon $110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart $60 off AirPods 4 at Amazon Get Apple TV for $6 a month with Apple See all the best deals – including for the U.K. readers – in our roundup of the Best Black Friday Apple deals. Does Apple do a Black Friday sale? Does Apple hold a Black Friday sale? We wish it would but, unfortunately, Apple’s Black Friday offer is usually a giveaway of Apple Gift Cards with certain purchases made during the Black Friday period. It gives away gift cards with select purchases from Black Friday to Cyber Monday each year, so it is no surprise that it will do the same between November 28 and December 1 in 2025. This year the company is giving away up to $250/£200 with Macs, $100/£80 with iPads and $75/£60 with iPhones. This is a better offer than in November 2024 when the company gave away gift cards with values up to $200/£160 with select purchases made in the Apple Store (online and in person) on Black Friday as well as on the Saturday, Sunday and on Cyber Monday. You can see how much Apple is giving away in 2025 compared to what it gave away in 2024, 2023 and 2022 below. As for which products are included in Apple’s Black Friday gift voucher deal, there are always lots of products left out of Apple’s deal. Don’t expect any of the newest Apple products to be included: back in 2024 Apple didn’t offer vouchers with products that had recently launched, including iPhone 16 or Apple Watch Series 10, this year the iPhone 17 is not included and nor are the new iPad Pro or M5 MacBook, but the Apple Watch 11 is part of the deal. Luckily Apple isn’t the only place you can buy Apple products and there are lots of other resellers discounting Apple Products for Black Friday. You will be able to get some great discounts at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, and Walmart in the U.S. and in the U.K. Amazon, KRCS, Argos, Currys, John Lewis and AO usually have good deals. What is Apple’s Black Friday offer? Apple’s offer for 2025 is gift vouchers for the following amounts, ts&cs are here: $25/£20 Apple Gift Card: AirPods 4, AirPods 4 (ANC), Apple TV 4K, Apple Pencil Pro, Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard for iPad Air, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad, Beats Pill $50/£40 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16e, HomePod, AirPods Pro 3, iPad (A16), iPad mini, Beats Studio Pro, Beats Solo 4, Beats Studio Buds +, Powerbeats Pro 2, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 11 $75/£60 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 16, 16 Plus, AirPods Max $100/£80 Apple Gift Card: iPad Air, Mac mini $175/£140 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air $150/£120 Apple Gift Card: iMac $200/£160 Apple Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air $250/£200 Apple Gift Card: 14-inch & 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro/M4 Max) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) Apple’s Black Friday offer.Apple How good is Apple’s 2025 Black Friday deal? Short verdict: Apple’s 2025 gift card event is better than last year, but most shoppers will still save more buying from retailers rather than directly from Apple. The 2025 deal is pretty similar to the 2024 deal, the main difference is that this year the Apple Watch Series 11 is included where in 2024 the Apple Watch Series 10 was not included. The $250 give away with MacBook Pro is back after a gap of a few years. It’s no surprise that the newest items, such as the iPhone 17, aren’t included: Apple rarely includes the products that were only just updated, but the inclusion of the AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch 11 are good to see. While you may see bigger actual savings elsewhere, the Gift Vouchers may be useful if there are other products you want to buy, or if you want to make some savings on your monthly subscriptions to Apple products. 2025202420232022iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus$75 –––iPhone 16e$50 –––iPhone 15–$75–n/aiPhone 14–$50$75–iPhone 13–n/a$50$50iPhone SE–$25$25$50iPad Pro$100$50n/aiPad Air$100$75$75$50iPad mini $50–$50$50iPad $50$50$50$3015-inch MacBook Air $200$200$200–13-inch MacBook Air $175$175$175$15013-inch MacBook Air (M2)–$150$150$150Mac mini$100–$100$100MacBook Pro 14-inch & 16-inch$250––$250iMac 24-inch$150––$150Apple Watch Series 11$50–––Apple Watch Series 9 ––$50–Apple Watch SE$50$50$50$50AirPods (3rd generation)––$25$25AirPods 4$25$25––AirPods Pro (3rd generation)$50–––AirPods Pro (2nd generation)–$50$50$50AirPods Max$75$75$75$75Apple Pencil (2nd generation) ––$25 $25 Apple Pencil Pro$25$25––HomePod$50$50$50n/aApple TV 4K$25$25$25 n/a In 2024 the newest products weren’t included, so there were no discounts associated with iPhone 16, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, or Apple Watch 10, for example. But the AirPods 4 were included. Apple’s 2024 vouchers were for the following values: $25/£20 Apple Gift Card: AirPods 4, iPhone SE, Apple TV 4K, Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (2nd generation), Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro (M4), Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (M2), Magic Keyboard Folio, Smart Folio for iPad Pro, Smart Folio for iPads Pro, Air And 10th gen, Beats Solo Buds, Beats Pill, or Beats Flex $50/£40 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 14, HomePod, AirPods Pro 2, Apple Watch SE, iPad 10th gen, Beats Studio Pro, Beats Solo 4 Wireless, Beats Fit Pro, Beats Studio Buds + $75/£60 Apple Gift Card: iPhone 15, AirPods Max, iPad Air (M2) $100/£80 Apple Gift Card: iPad Pro (M4) $150/£120 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M2) $175/£140 Apple Gift Card: 13-inch MacBook Air (M3) $200/£160 Apple Gift Card: 15-inch MacBook Air (M3) The 2024 deal was pretty similar to the 2023 deal, the main difference being that the Apple Watch Series 10 was not included, where the Apple Watch Series 9 was. The deal was even better in 2022 when Apple offered up to $250/£250 in Apple Gift Cards with the MacBook Pro 14-inch and MacBook Pro 16-inch. The biggest disappointment in 2024 was that the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac, iPhone 16 and other new products weren’t included, Apple rarely includes the newest items and these products were only just updated. One change was that the AirPods 4 did get a gift card accompaniment despite being launched in September, so we are hopeful that the same could be true for the AirPods Pro 4. 2022’s deal actually went a little further than Apple’s 2021 Black Friday offer. Although that depends on your perspective – you could also think that Apple’s Black Friday shopping event was worse in 2022. In 2021 the biggest Apple Gift Card on offer was for $200/£160, which was the saving offered with the sale of the 27-inch iMac (which was discontinued in 2022). 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 iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals Black Friday 2025: When do the sales begin? Black Friday officially begins at 12:01 am on the day after Thanksgiving, which in 2025 is Friday, November 28. However, the sales begin well before that–we saw deals starting at the beginning of November. The main event runs through the weekend and concludes on Cyber Monday, which is December 1. Black Friday 2025: Where to get the best deals Spotting a good Black Friday deal takes a bit of work but we’ll be doing most of it for you. Throughout Black Friday weekend, we’ll be posting deal roundups and calling out specific sales that are worth checking out. Stay tuned to Macworld as we call out the best—and worst—deals all throughout the weekend. These are the retailers that are most likely to have the best prices: Stay tuned to Macworld to find the best deals as they arrive. But if you’re looking for a specific color or capacity, you can check out the following retailers. In the U.S., here are the best stores to shop for Black Friday deals: Apple Amazon Best Buy Costco Target Walmart If you’re based in the U.K., you’ll find deals at the following shops: Apple AO.com Amazon Argos Carphone Warehouse Currys eBuyer John Lewis KRCS Laptops Direct Very Black Friday: Should I wait for Cyber Monday to purchase? While it’s always possible that a better deal is waiting around the corner, if you see a good deal, don’t wait. While Cyber Monday promises impressive deals, prices are usually lowest on Black Friday. Plus there’s always the risk that the Apple device you want sells out and you miss out on the great deal everyone else got.

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Rumor: The iPhone Fold could enter the marketplace for about the same price as a 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple’s foldable iPhone could hit the market in the same price range as a 16-inch MacBook Pro notebook. According to supply chain analysis focused on the cost of core components, as a foldable display remains one of the most expensive parts in modern computing hardware, especially when it needs to bend repeatedly without creasing or […] Source

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Black Friday: Amazon drops price of AirPods 4 without Active Noise Cancellation to $69
Once again, a good deal’s a good deal. Amazon has currently dropped the price of Apple’s AirPods 4 earbuds from $129 to $69 for Black Friday, marking a new all-time low price for the units. This is the model without Active Noise Cancellation, which has been considerably marked down from $179 to $99.99 on Amazon, […] Source

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Take advantage of holiday savings and get a MacBook Air M1 for just $400
Macworld TL;DR: Get a Grade A refurbished MacBook Air M1 for just $399.99 (MSRP $999)—a perfect blend of holiday savings and Apple-level performance. Given the price of high-end gadgets, it can sometimes feel like you’re choosing between a quality product and your savings account. However, you don’t have to. A terrific option that not many people consider is a refurbished model. This 2020 Apple MacBook Air with M1 is yours for just $399.99 (MSRP $999). It has been cleaned and inspected and has a grade-A refurb rating, which means it’s in near-mint condition.  It’s powered by Apple’s revolutionary M1 chip. This means it’s up to 3.5x faster than its Intel-based predecessors, with an 8-core CPU that breezes through tasks like photo editing, coding, and multitasking. Gamers and creatives will love the 8-core GPU, which delivers graphics up to 5x faster, making your favorite apps and games run like a dream. The gorgeous 13.3″ Retina display gives you a crisp, vibrant screen. Its fanless build also gives you a silent, cooler computing experience. And with up to 18 hours of battery life, this MacBook Air is built to keep up with your busiest days, whether working, creating, or just streaming your favorite shows in bed. Don’t miss this near-mint refurbished 2020 MacBook Air with an M1 chip while it’s just $399.99 (MSRP $999). Apple MacBook Air (2020) 13″ M1 8CPU 8GPU 8GB RAM 256GB SSD Space Gray (Refurbished)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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PSA: You might want to skip the tempting $549 M1 MacBook Air deal this Black Friday
Apple begun selling the M1 MacBook Air for $699 through Walmart last year, and at the time, it was a great deal. I’ve personally been a big advocate for the M1 MacBook Air, especially as its slowly come down in price. In more recent history, it’s gone on sale for $599, and this week for Black Friday – you can grab one for $549. While that’s still certainly an appealing price point, I’d recommend you think twice about that purchase before you make that jump. Here’s why. more…

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M5 MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM plunges to record low $1,569 ($230 off)
B&H is pulling out all the stops for Black Friday, with a record-breaking $230 discount on Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro 14-inch with a bump up to 24GB of RAM.Apple's brand-new M5 MacBook Pro 24GB drops to record low $1,569 - Image credit: AppleB&H has slashed $230 off the price of Apple's new M5 14-inch MacBook Pro with a bump up to 24GB of RAM, bringing the cost down to $1,569. This deal is a highly aggressive offer that sits alongside over 160 Black Friday deals on Apple alone at B&H.Save $230 on M5 MacBook Pro 24GB Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Strong iPhone 17 demand could help Apple dethrone Samsung
Double-digit growth in iPhone sales, driven by the iPhone 17, will help Apple become the world's largest smartphone maker in 2025. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple to become number one smartphone maker globally through 2029
A report suggests iPhone 17 demand, an extra-large upgrade cycle, and a range of significant new models through 2027 will see Apple crowned top smartphone maker through 2029, passing Samsung.iPhone 17 Pro Max helped drive salesApple hasn't been the number one smartphone maker since 2011. The position has been held primarily by Samsung in that time, but a combination of factors will soon see Apple retake that position.According to a Counterpoint Research report seen by Bloomberg, iPhone 17 demand will help drive iPhone shipments up 10% in 2025, compared to 4.6% growth for Samsung. The overall market will grow by 3.3%, leaving Apple at a projected 19.4% market share. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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