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One in every of our favourite iPhone stands is 60% off
Want a very good iPhone stand? You possibly can’t go unsuitable with Twelve South, particularly should you don’t thoughts spending a premium on good design. However right this moment’s Black Friday deal lands you a attractive multi-function charging stand for 60 % off its traditional $150 MSRP. Let’s imagine sufficient good issues concerning the HiRise 3 Deluxe charging stand in our 4.5-star overview, and that was at full worth. At $60? Simply go get one.
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One of the best mini PC deal is definitely a Mac
I don’t know if there shall be an M5 Mac mini subsequent yr. In all probability not primarily based on Apple’s fickle schedule. However both method, the M4 Mac mini is one of the best mini PC you should purchase, particularly when it’s on sale for simply $479, a formidable $120 off its MSRP. There isn’t a lot you gained’t like—it’s tremendous small, loaded with ports, extremely quick, and did I point out it’s small? And now the mini has a good mini-er worth to match its mini footprint.
Take dwelling Wall-E and Eve
A fast break from the Apple gear. I simply purchased this lovely Lego set of Wall-E, Eve, and Mo for $56, a financial savings of $13, and one of the best worth I’ve seen for the reason that set launched in September. For what seems like a reasonably intricate set with greater than 800 items, this worth is a steal.
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Take half-off Apple’s official iPhone 17 circumstances
Apple’s silicon iPhone circumstances are quietly among the many finest you should purchase, however the $49 price ticket is a little bit steep. However at half off, they’re a sensible steal. A bunch of colours can be found, so go take a look at the stock. My favourite is neon yellow (which ought to have been named Cosmic Yellow).
These Beats headphones are higher than AirPods Magic and $250 much less
In our AirPods deal roundup, we famous that AirPods Max are all the way down to $400, a stable financial savings of $150 off the $549 MSRP. I nonetheless don’t advocate shopping for them, although. If you need a pair of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones, get these Beats Studio Professional headphones as a substitute. For $150, you’ll get a whole lot of what you get with AirPods Max with a lighter design and longer battery life. There’s actually no comparability.
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Keychron Q1 HE Wi-fi Customized Mechanical Keyboard for $60 off
We simply posted a 4-star overview of this keyboard, and now it’s at an all-time low worth of $191. A couple of highlights: It’s received super-quiet keys, a beautiful design, and can look implausible paired with a brand new Mac mini, which simply so occurs to be on sale too.
$49 Apple Pencil USB-C (for actual this time)
OK, that Amazon Apple Pencil USB-C deal under is again at $69, however Walmart has it for $49. For actual, i promise.
Apple’s lovely vacation advert
OK let’s take a break from the offers to look at Apple’s charming vacation advert with a bunch of singing woodland critters.
Knock as much as $70 off the iPad Professional Magic Keyboard
I like the iPad Professional’s Magic Keyboard, however don’t love its price ticket. And it not often goes on sale for quite a lot of bucks. So if you need one (and you must) in your M4 or M5 iPad, run to reap the benefits of this deal: Amazon is promoting the 11-inch mannequin for $249 ($50 off) and the 13-inch mannequin for $279 ($70 off). That’s one of the best deal I’ve seen in a extremely very long time.
Get one of the best Apple Look ahead to below $200
You could be tempted by the Apple Watch Sequence 11 or Extremely 3, however the smartest smartwatch Apple sells is definitely the Apple Watch SE 3. You’ll miss out on a number of sensors and options that the higher-end watches have, however you’ll get the stuff that issues: an always-on show, an S10 chip, glorious battery life, sleep monitoring, a temperature sensor, and naturally, an optical heart-rate sensor. It’s the right watch for almost everybody and Amazon has it for $199, a cool financial savings of $50 off its MSRP. When you don’t have an Apple Watch or have an older mannequin, I like to recommend grabbing one.
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I nonetheless cannot imagine AirPods 4 with ANC are below $100
Apple’s ANC earbuds are a very good worth at their MSRP of $179. They have been a terrific deal at $119 throughout Amazon’s October Prime Day sale. However I’m merely blown away by Amazon’s Black Friday worth of just below $100. That’s not only a whole lot for an Apple product—it’s in all probability one of the best pair of earbuds you will get for this worth. So should you want a pair, go seize one.
AirTags are below $16 for the primary time ever
A four-pack of AirTags has been on sale at Amazon for $65 for a few weeks (which is a good worth), however they’ve knocked a few bucks off right this moment, bringing the full to $63. That’s not an enormous financial savings, however it’s notable as a result of it means that is the primary time you will get an AirTag for lower than $16—$15.75 to be precise. AirTags are Apple’s most underrated product and I might advocate the bundle at its $99 common worth, however for this worth, you may wish to get two units.
Apple Pencil USB-C is $49… perhaps
I’ve been chasing this deal since Wednesday, and it retains coming and going. However should you catch it on the proper time, the Apple Pencil USB-C, which is often $79, is all the way down to $49. It’s lacking a few of the bells and whistles that you simply’ll get with the Apple Pencil Professional—most notably, stress sensitivity and haptic suggestions—however it’s nonetheless a terrific iPad companion.
The most affordable iPad is loopy low cost now
Hear, I like the iPad Professional and the Air, however pound for pound, the standard A16 iPad is simply nearly as good. This Black Friday deal knocks $75 off the worth and brings it all the way down to an all-time low. OLED, Face ID, and the M5 are nice and all, however for $274, you’ll have the ability to do all the identical stuff for 1 / 4 of the worth. Go overlook FOMO and seize one, and also you gained’t remorse it.
Walmart’s loopy AirPods Professional 2 deal continues to be out there
Earlier this week, Walmart slashed the worth of the AirPods Professional 2 to an unheard-of $139, a financial savings of $110 off the unique $249 MSRP. Sure, they’re the older era. However they’re additionally actually freaking good and have a whole lot of what you’re getting within the AirPods Professional 3, from the H2 chip to noise cancellation, listening to safety, and dwell translation. You gained’t get a heart-rate sensor, but when you have already got an Apple Watch, there’s no want for it anyway. So save over $100 and seize this deal from Walmart earlier than it’s gone endlessly.
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A MacBook for $549?!
Sure, you’ll be able to get a brand-new M1 MacBook Air for $549 at Walmart. My colleague Roman Loyola wrote an article analyzing whether or not it’s really a very good deal, however it boils all the way down to this: Do you wish to do iPad issues however desire the shape issue of a MacBook? Then go seize one since you’ll by no means get a brand new Mac for much less.
Get free cash if you purchase an Apple reward card
Even should you’re not searching for a brand new Mac or pair of AirPods, you’ll be able to at all times use some further money. Amazon is making a gift of $15 in promotional credit score if you purchase a $100 Apple reward card. Because you’re going to be spending cash on Apple anyway, you may as effectively get one thing again. To get the financial savings, enter the code “APPLEBF” within the “Reward Playing cards & Promotional Codes” field if you take a look at. Simply be aware, you’ll want to make use of the credit score at Amazon earlier than January 31, 2026.
The brand new M5 MacBook Professional is simply $1,349
There’s only one Mac that has an M5 chip, and it solely arrived in October, so I didn’t anticipate to see any actual vital financial savings on it. I used to be unsuitable: Amazon is knocking $250 off all configurations, so you will get it as little as $1,349, the most affordable we’ve ever seen the entry-level Professional. The M5 chip impressed us once we examined it, and I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase one over an Air.
Apple Retailer Procuring Occasion occurring now
Don’t sleep on Apple’s 4-day purchasing occasion that runs from right this moment via Cyber Monday. You’ll pay full worth for no matter you purchase, however you’ll stroll away with a present card that can be utilized on something, together with subscriptions and in-app purchases. And there are some issues that you simply gained’t discover on sale wherever else, together with Apple TV 4K and an unlocked iPhone 16. Go test it out now!
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AirPods 4 for $69?!
First up is the craziest deal I’ve seen for AirPods. It’s been occurring all week, however I nonetheless do a double-take every time I see it. Apple’s entry-level AirPods, that are a implausible set of earbuds at their Prime Day worth of $90, and I’d even advocate them at round $100, are all the way down to $69—cheaper than a USB-C Apple Pencil. $69?! That’s a no brainer for you or somebody you actually love. Seize a pair proper now at Amazon.
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