Apple Watch Ultra 3 has hit a new all-time low price on Best Buy this weekend, available at $120 off nearly every model. This sale is available at both Amazon and Best Buy, but Amazon's delivery estimates are slipping into late December as of writing. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, Best Buy has the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Black Titanium Case and Black Ocean Band for $679.00 ($120 off), as well as numerous other models that come with the Alpine Loop and Trail Loop. This is a new record low price on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and it beats the prices we just saw on Black Friday by about $20. $120 OFFApple Watch Ultra 3 for $679.00 Amazon has the Apple Watch Ultra 3 with Black Titanium Case and Black Ocean Band for $679.00 ($120 off) and the Natural Titanium Case with Blue/Bright Blue Trail Loop for $679.00 ($120 off). However, shoppers should note the delayed delivery estimates with these, which stretch as far as late December. If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Apple Watch Ultra 3 Hits New Record Low Price of $679 ($120 Off)" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Disney has introduced a new promotion on its streaming service for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shoppers, offering a bundle of Disney+ (with ads) and Hulu (with ads) for $4.99 per month for 12 months, down from $12.99 per month. This offer represents a savings of 61 percent on the Disney+/Hulu bundle, and after twelve months it will return to the then-current monthly price unless cancelled. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. To get the deal, head to the promotion landing page on the Disney+ website and click on the Disney+/Hulu bundle option. This offer covers the ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu streaming plans, and it's valid only for new and eligible returning subscribers. 61% OFFDisney+ and Hulu Bundle for $4.99/Month Disney says that this offer will run through this Monday, December 1, so there's only a few days left to take advantage of the deal. You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals still available in our dedicated post. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "Get One Year of Disney+ and Hulu for $4.99/Month" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday is over, but there are many deals still available this weekend, including Apple's AirPods 4 for just $69.00 at Walmart, down from $129.00. This is the base model without Active Noise Cancellation, and Walmart provides free shipping as well as local pickup options. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. In addition to AirPods, Walmart's sale has solid discounts on iPhone 17 Clear and Silicone cases, as well as a nice markdown on the original M1 MacBook Air. In terms of the iPhone 17 cases, these are all matching the all-time low prices on each accessory. $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00 For the M1 MacBook Air, this is the model from November 2020 and was one of the first Macs with an Apple silicon chip. While five years old, the M1 MacBook Air is still a capable machine for many typical day-to-day tasks, and a solid option at this discounted price of $549.00. * iPhone 17 Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * iPhone 17 Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * iPhone 17 Pro Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * iPhone 17 Pro Max Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * M1 13-inch MacBook Air - $549.00, down from $649.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals still available in our dedicated post. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "AirPods 4 Still Available for All-Time Low Black Friday Price of $69" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday holiday shopping is in full swing, and we're staying on top of the best deals on Apple products and more, so make sure you don't miss out. In other Apple news this week, we've recapped the features coming in iOS 26.2, which should be seeing a public release in just a few weeks, while we're also starting to hear about what we can expect to see in iOS 27 next year, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more! Top Stories The 30+ Best Black Friday Apple Deals Still Available on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and More The Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping season is here, and we're tracking the year's best prices on AirPods, iPads, Apple Watches, Macs, and more. Make sure to check out the list so you don't miss out! Aside from products, another hot category for Black Friday deals is streaming services, with many offering steep discounts to lure new subscribers. Apple has even joined the party this year with a massive discount on Apple TV subscriptions. iOS 26.2 Will Bring 10+ New Features to Your iPhone Apple is testing iOS 26.2, a new version of iOS 26 that’s going to come out right around mid-December. iOS 26.2 is going to bring big changes to iPhone users in Japan, but there are also quite a few feature tweaks available for everyone. We’ve rounded up all of the new features your ‌iPhone‌ will get in iOS 26.2, so make sure to check out our list of what's coming. Apple Launches Second Limited-Edition iPhone Accessory in a Month Fresh on the heels of the iPhone Pocket that has now sold out worldwide, Apple has released a second limited-edition accessory with the Hikawa Phone Grip and Stand. The new grip and stand, which also quickly sold out through Apple, is an accessibility-minded accessory that attaches to an iPhone via MagSafe. It was designed by LA-based Bailey Hikawa with direct input from individuals with disabilities affecting muscle strength, dexterity, and hand control. Foldable iPhone to Debut These Three Breakthrough Features We're continuing to hear rumors about the so-called "iPhone Fold," which is now expected to include three standout features that could set it apart from the competition. Key rumored features include an industry-first 24-megapixel under-display camera built into the inner display, a crease-free design for the inner display, and a battery consisting of high-density cells that should give it the highest-capacity battery of any iPhone and top that of key competitors like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold7 and Google's Pixel Fold. All of this certainly won't come cheap, however, with one recent report predicting that prices will be in the $2,400 range. iOS 27 Will Reportedly Have Two Key Upgrades iOS 27 will reportedly have two major elements: quality improvements and new AI features. In his Power On newsletter this week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that iOS 27 will be similar to Mac OS X Snow Leopard, in the sense that Apple is focused on improving "quality and underlying performance" over adding new features. Gurman said there is one exception to this rule, though, as he expects there to be new AI features. He said that iOS 27 will extend artificial intelligence to additional Apple apps, and he reiterated that there will be an Apple Health+ subscription service that offers personalized health recommendations and more. Report: Low-Cost iPhone, iPad, MacBook Coming Early 2026 Apple is planning to release new entry-level models across its iPhone, iPad, and Mac categories early next year, with an all-new affordable MacBook the most notable addition to the lineup. According to a new research report by Jeff Pu of GF Securities seen by MacRumors, Apple will launch the iPhone 17e – its second iteration of the "e" line – in the spring, likely along with a 12th-generation iPad, and a new MacBook featuring an A-series chip originally made for ‌iPhones‌. MacRumors Newsletter Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view. So if you want to have top stories like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter!Tag: Top Stories This article, "Top Stories: Black Friday Apple Deals, iOS 26.2 and iOS 27 Rumors, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday is winding down, but you can still find popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, and more at all-time low prices. In this article, the majority of the discounts will be found on Amazon. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Specifically, we're sharing all of the Apple products that currently have all-time low prices, or discounts that are at least very close to their record-low prices. Now that Black Friday is here, we expect these to be the best prices of the season, so if you've been holding off on purchasing any of the products listed below, now is definitely the time to do so. Table of Contents You can use the links below to jump directly to the section you're shopping for today. * AirPods * iPhone * Mac * Apple Watch * iPad * Accessories * More Black Friday Sales Our Top Picks * AirTag 4-Pack for $62.99 ($36 off) * AirPods 4 for $69.00 ($60 off) * Apple Watch SE 3 for $199.99 ($50 off) * HomePod for $269.99 ($29 off) * Apple Watch Series 11 for $339.00 ($60 off) * 13-Inch M4 MacBook Air for $749.00 ($250 off) * 14-Inch M5 MacBook Pro for $1,349.00 ($250 off) AirPods AirPods deals are in abundance this Black Friday season, with best-ever prices on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Pro 3. You can also find a steep $119 discount on AirPods Max right now, and all of these discounts are available on Amazon. $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00 $79 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $109.99 $29 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $219.99 $150 OFFAirPods Max for $399.00 iPhone Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season. AT&T * iPhone 17: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in * iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in * iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in Starting with AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro at no cost with eligible trade-in, and the iPhone Air for up to $700 off with eligible trade-in. Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available at up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at AT&T If you switch to AT&T from a different carrier, AT&T will pay off your phone balance at up to $800 off per line. AT&T also has the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 available with an offer. If you buy one, you can get $300 off the second. Verizon * iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with new line on Unlimited Ultimate * iPhone 17: No cost with new line on MyPlan * iPhone Accessories: Save on iPhone accessories New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro at no cost this Black Friday season. For the iPhone 17, no trade-in is required but you must add a new line to Verizon's MyPlan. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at Verizon In terms of watches, Verizon is offering the new Apple Watch SE 3 at no cost when you trade-in your old device on select Unlimited plans. T-Mobile * iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in * iPhone Air: No cost with eligible trade-in * iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in T-Mobile's offers are nearly identical to AT&T's. You can get the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro at no cost when you trade in an old device and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. Otherwise, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max for up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in on unlimited plans. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at T-Mobile For Apple Watches at T-Mobile, you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 for $99.00 when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. If you plan on buying two models, you can get up to $300 off the second when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. Visible Visible is offering 50 percent off its Visible+ Pro plan this season, with the code BLACKFRIDAY50 at checkout. After entering this deal, you can get the plan for $225/year, down from $450/year. 50% OFFVisible+ Pro Plan for $225/Year For Apple specific offers, if you purchase any iPhone this holiday season, you can get the 40mm Apple Watch SE at no cost. To get this deal, you will need to be a new Visible member joining on the Visible+ Pro annual plan and purchase any new iPhone, then enter the code APPLEWATCH at checkout. Mac M5 MacBook Pro Amazon has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,349.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Black, and it's a new all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro. $250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,349.00 $250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,549.00 M4 MacBook Air You can get the 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00, down from $999.00, a new all-time low price on the computer that beats the previous low by about $50. You'll also find many of the 512GB models of the 13-inch and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week. $250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00 $250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $949.00 Mac Mini Amazon is taking $120 off the 256GB model of the M4 Mac mini in Black Friday deals, as well as $130 off 512GB models. $120 OFFM4 Mac Mini (256GB) for $479.00 $130 OFFM4 Mac Mini (512GB) for $669.00 M4 iMac Amazon has $150 off a few of Apple's M4 iMac, with prices starting at $1,149.00 for the entry-level model with 8-core, 16GB RAM, and 256GB. $150 OFFM4 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,149.00 $150 OFFM4 iMac (10-core/256GB) for $1,349.00 Apple Watch Series 11 Amazon has introduced the first big discounts on a few Apple Watch Series 11 models, including both GPS and cellular devices. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $339.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $369.00, down from $429.00. $60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $339.00 $60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $369.00 SE 3 The Apple Watch SE 3 has received its first major discount on Amazon, with $50 off both the 40mm and 44mm GPS models. $50 OFFApple Watch SE 3 (40mm GPS) for $199.00 $50 OFFApple Watch SE 3 (44mm GPS) for $229.00 iPad M3 iPad Air We're tracking record low prices across the entire M3 iPad Air lineup for Black Friday, with discounts available at both Amazon and Best Buy. This sale includes savings on both Wi-Fi and cellular models of the tablet, and it's been a few weeks since we last saw these all-time low prices. Prices start at $449.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Across the board these are all $150 discounts on the M3 iPad Air, and each one is a match for the best-ever price seen on these tablets. $150 OFF11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $449.00 $150 OFF13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $649.00 Our list below focuses on Wi-Fi models, but you'll also find many cellular models on sale at $150 off right now. The 128GB cellular 11-inch iPad Air is available for $599.00 and the 128GB cellular 13-inch iPad Air is available for $799.00, both representing record low prices. 11-inch M3 iPad Air * 128GB Wi-Fi - $449.00, down from $599.00 * 256GB Wi-Fi - $549.00, down from $699.00 * 512GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00 * 1TB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00 13-inch M3 iPad Air * 128GB Wi-Fi - $649.00, down from $799.00 * 256GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00 * 512GB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00 * 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 M5 iPad Pro Amazon has the first notable discounts on Apple's brand new M5 iPad Pro, with the entry-level 11-inch model available for $899.00, down from $999.00. $100 OFF11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $899.00 $100 OFF13-inch 512GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $1,399.00 For the larger models, you can save up to $170 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this week. If you're shopping for the 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $2,229.00, down from $2,399.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $50 and $151 off. 11-Inch M5 iPad Pro * 256GB Wi-Fi - $899.00 ($100 off) * 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] * 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,499.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] * 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,584.00 ($115 off) * 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,859.00 ($140 off) * 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off) 13-Inch M5 iPad Pro * 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off) * 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] * 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,768.00 ($131 off) * 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,861.00 ($138 off) * 2TB Wi-Fi - $2,148.00 ($151 off) * 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,229.00 ($170 off) iPad mini 7 Amazon this week has low prices on nearly every Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale. $100 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $399.00 $100 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $499.00 $100 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $699.00 11th Gen iPad Amazon this week is taking $75 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $274.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, an all-time low price on this model. $75 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $274.00 $75 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $374.00 $70 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $579.00 Accessories Apple Pencil Pro You can get the Apple Pencil Pro available for $94.99, down from $129.00. $30 OFFApple Pencil Pro for $94.99 AirTag Amazon has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $62.99, down from $99.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the accessory. $36 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $62.99 If you're shopping for just one AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for $17.97, which is another all-time low price. iPhone 17 Cases Amazon this week brought back big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup. Items on sale include Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. We're also tracking a few discounts on other accessories like the FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe. UP TO 26% OFFiPhone 17 Cases at Amazon iPhone Air * Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 iPhone 17 * Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 iPhone 17 Pro * Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * Silicone Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00 iPhone 17 Pro Max * Clear Case - $25.00, down from $49.00 * Silicone Case - $36.00, down from $49.00 * TechWoven Case - $44.00, down from $59.00 More Black Friday Sales * Streaming Services * Twelve South * Best Buy * Target * Samsung * Sonos * Nomad * Sony * Walmart * OWC * Adobe We're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "The 30+ Best Black Friday Apple Deals Still Available on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple doesn't currently allow iPhone users to change the Side button's Siri functionality to another assistant, but owners of iPhone 15 Pro and newer models can assign ChatGPT to the Action button instead. Keep reading to learn how. OpenAI's free ChatGPT app for iPhone lets you interact with the chatbot using text or voice. What's more, if you assign voice mode directly to the Action button, you can use it to jump straight into a spoken conversation, giving you quick, handsfree access to a far more capable assistant. * Install the ChatGPT app, then sign into your account or create a new one. * Next, open the Settings app. * Tap Action Button. * Swipe to Controls, then tap the two chevrons beside the currently assigned control. * Using the control search field, type "ChatGPT." * Select the control Open ChatGPT Voice. A long press of the Action button will now open ChatGPT's voice mode. The first time you activate it, the app may request microphone access. Tap Allow to proceed. After that, you can begin speaking immediately. A recent update means voice conversations now take place inside the same chat window as text-based prompts, instead of switching to a separate voice-only interface. Responses appear in real time, combining spoken output with on-screen text and any visuals the model generates. This keeps your conversation's context intact and makes switching between typing and speaking smoother. Continue the Conversation Anywhere You can also leave the ChatGPT app during a voice session without ending it. When you swipe away, the conversation continues and appears in the Dynamic Island as long as the assistant is listening and preparing a response. To stop, tap the Dynamic Island to return to the app, then tap End. Note that while this setup gives you a fast, physical shortcut to a richer, more context-aware assistant, ChatGPT can't perform Siri-like system actions like accessing your calendar or setting an alarm.Tag: ChatGPT This article, "Use ChatGPT as Your iPhone's Action Button Assistant" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the latest rumors about Apple's upcoming iPad mini 8. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos The next-generation version of the ‌iPad mini‌ is expected to feature an OLED display, as part of Apple's plan to expand the display technology across many more of its devices. Apple's first OLED device was the Apple Watch in 2015, followed by the iPhone in 2017 and the iPad Pro in 2024. It now apparently plans to bring the technology to more devices, such as the iPad Air, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro, and could start with the ‌iPad mini‌ next year. The current ‌iPad mini‌ has a Liquid Retina LCD display, just like the ‌iPad Air‌. OLED offers higher contrast with true blacks, wider viewing angles, faster response times, better efficiency, and generally better perceived picture quality than LCD. The current ‌iPad mini‌ came out in 2024, with the main upgrade over the previous version being the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence support. The previous generation introduced a complete redesign and the A15 Bionic chip. In August, Apple mistakenly shared code that revealed key information about the next-generation ‌iPad mini‌ with the codename J510/J511: The device features the A19 Pro chip, which is used in the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max. The current ‌iPad mini‌ uses a version of the A17 Pro chip from the ‌iPhone‌ 15 Pro with a five-core GPU. The A19 Pro used in the ‌iPhone Air‌ also has a five-core GPU, as opposed to the full six-core version in the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ models, so it seems likely that this binned version of the chip will be the one used in the next ‌iPad mini‌. Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on a version of the ‌iPad mini‌ that has a more water resistant design, making it the first iPad with a water resistance rating. While the ‌iPhone‌ has IP68 water resistance that allows it to withstand submersion in water up to six meters deep for 30 minutes, it is not yet known what IP rating the ‌iPad mini‌ might feature. The ‌iPad mini‌'s updated casing is expected to offer water resistance similar to the ‌iPhone‌, making it safe for casual use in wet environments like a bath or a pool area. Apple has reportedly developed a new speaker system for the ‌iPad mini‌ that uses vibration-based technology, allowing for the speaker holes in the device to be removed. Removing the speaker holes would cut down on areas where water could get into the crevices of the ‌iPad mini‌. For the ‌iPhone‌, Apple uses adhesive and gaskets to protect the speaker holes and other ingress points from water intrusion, so the ‌iPad mini‌'s design would be radically different. The current ‌iPad mini‌ does not have an official water resistance rating and it is not safe to get it wet. With an OLED display, water resistance, a new speaker system, and a faster chip, the device is expected to be more expensive, and Apple could charge up to $100 more for the device. The ‌iPad mini‌ is currently priced starting at $499. Apple will purportedly launch the ‌iPad mini‌ 8 with OLED display in the third quarter of next year at the earliest. We also discuss further thoughts on the M5 Vision Pro, weighing up its utility for travel and day-to-day use-case, and take a look at the growing differentiation and optionality within Apple's product lineups. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel! You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about all of the new features and improvements expected to come to next year's iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max models. Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie. ‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Tag: The MacRumors Show This article, "The MacRumors Show: Apple's Big Plans for iPad Mini 8" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup was the clear driver of smartphone growth during China's "Singles Day" shopping festival, according to new industry data. Apple was the top-selling smartphone brand throughout this year's month-long Singles Day period in China, accounting for 26% of all smartphone sales, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research shared by Reuters. Overall smartphone sales rose just 3% year-over-year, and Counterpoint says the iPhone alone prevented the market from seeing what would otherwise have been a 5% annual decline. Counterpoint's data indicates that demand for ‌iPhone 17‌ models was particularly strong throughout the festival, which ended on November 11. The rebound continues a trend seen over recent months, during which Apple has steadily outpaced the wider Chinese smartphone market after years of cooling demand. Data provider Syntun told Reuters that total Singles Day sales across all major e-commerce platforms reached 1.70 trillion yuan ($240 billion), up from 1.44 trillion yuan last year, which had a shorter promotional window. In its most recent earnings call, Apple said it anticipated what could be its strongest December quarter on record. Huawei recorded the steepest decline among major brands, with its share dropping to 13% from 17% a year ago. Its new flagship Mate 80 launched too late to participate meaningfully in the festival. Xiaomi held the second-largest share with 17%, though its sales also declined year-over-year due to the earlier release timing of the Xiaomi 17 series.Tags: China, Counterpoint This article, "iPhone 17 Lineup Drives Smartphone Growth in China" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M-series chip as early as 2027. If this rumor proves to be accurate, Intel could supply Apple with the M7 chip for a future MacBook Air, at a minimum. However, while previous Intel chips for Macs were based on x86 architecture, M-series chips use Arm architecture. TSMC would continue to supply the majority of Apple's M-series chips. Kuo said that Apple choosing to have Intel supply its lowest-end M-series chip would appease the Trump administration's desire for "Made in USA" products, and it would also help Apple to diversify its supply chain for manufacturing.Tags: Apple Silicon, Intel, Ming-Chi Kuo This article, "Apple and Intel Rumored to Partner on Mac Chips Again in a New Way" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday is in full swing, and Amazon has a great deal on the previous generation Apple Watch SE 2 during the event. You can get the 40mm GPS model for just $129.00, down from the original price of $249.00. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. This deal is only available in the Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band (small/medium), and it's selling fast with delivery dates slipping into mid December as of writing. If you're shopping for Apple Watch deals during Black Friday, check out our post for great sales on Series 11 and more. $120 OFFApple Watch SE 2 (40mm GPS) for $129.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Get an Apple Watch SE 2 for Just $129 During Black Friday" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple has announced that it will again donate $5 to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store in the U.S. and many other countries from today through December 7. Apple's donation this year will be capped at $3 million. The Global Fund is a public-private partnership that aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria throughout the developing world. Apple says that its annual donation will "help fund critical health programs that save lives." Apple runs this donation campaign ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1 each year. Apple has supported The Global Fund for 19 years through its partnership with the (RED) brand, co-founded by U2 singer Bono. However, Apple no longer offers any devices in the charitable (PRODUCT)RED color, so the partnership feels less prominent now. The only product still available in (PRODUCT)RED is a single iPhone 14 case. Last year, Apple said it had raised more than $250 million for (RED) to date.Related Roundup: Apple PayTag: (PRODUCT)REDRelated Forum: Apple Music, Apple Pay/Card, iCloud, Fitness+ This article, "Apple Pay Supporting the Fight Against AIDS This Week — Here's How" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday is here, and as part of the event we're tracking great discounts on Apple-related accessories. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Black Friday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few extras like robot vacuums and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Many of the deals shared below will be found on Amazon, but there are a few other notable sales at sites like Sonos, Sony, Samsung, and others that you'll find in our lists. Twelve South Twelve South's big Black Friday sale kicked off this week on Amazon, and you can find the year's best prices on BookArc MacBook stands, wireless charging stations, AirFly, and more. Our pick of the sale is the HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station, which can simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, for $59.99, down from $149.99. MacBook Stands * BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Black) - $19.99, down from $39.99 * BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (White) - $19.99, down from $39.99 * BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Chrome) - $19.99, down from $36.58 * Curve Nano MagSafe Stand - $28.99, down from $34.99 Chargers * HiRise 2 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $39.99, down from $59.99 * PowerBug Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger - $39.99, down from $49.99 * HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $59.99, down from $149.99 * Butterfly 2-in-1 Compact Foldable Wireless Charger - $69.99, down from $99.99 Miscellaneous * PowerCord 30W USB-C Cable - $19.99, down from $29.99 * AirFly SE - $25.99, down from $39.99 * PlugBug 4-Port Hub - $69.99, down from $119.99 Satechi * FindAll Keychain with Find My - $20.99, down from $29.99 * FindAll Wallet Card with Find My - $23.99, down from $34.99 * FindAll Luggage Tag with Find My - $30.99, down from $44.99 * FindAll Glasses Case with Find My - $33.59, down from $49.99 Sonos Sonos is hosting its annual Black Friday sale, and this year you'll find up to 30 percent off the company's most popular devices. This includes the Sonos Ace headphones, Arc Ultra soundbar, Move 2 speaker, and more. UP TO 30% OFFSonos Black Friday Sale All discounts in this sale have been automatically applied, so you don't need to enter a coupon code in order to see the final sale prices. We've collected all of the deals in the list below, but you can also find a few bundle discounts on sale on the Sonos website. * Ace Headphones - $279, down from $399 * Arc Ultra Soundbar - $879, down from $1,099 * Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $349, down from $499 * Ray Soundbar - $199, down from $219 * Era 100 Speaker - $169, down from $219 * Era 300 Speaker - $379, down from $479 * Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179 * Move 2 Portable Speaker - $399, down from $499 * Sub Mini - $399, down from $499 * Sub 4 - $719, down from $899 Jackery * Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station - $349.00, down from $499.00 * Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator - $1,999.00, down from $4,399.00 * Explorer 2000 Plus Kit - $2,998.00, down from $6,499.00 Ecovacs * Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $349.99, down from $699.99 * Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum - $399.99, down from $1,099.99 * Deebot T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $499.99, down from $699.99 * Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $699.99, down from $1,299.99 Sony Sony is hosting a Black Friday sale with savings on the company's best headphones, speakers, sound bars, TVs, photography equipment, and more. $150 OFFSony WH-1000XM5 Headphones for $249.99 We've collected a few of the most notable products on sale in the lists below, but be sure to head to Sony's website for the full list of deals. Most devices have an option for free pickup if you live near a Best Buy location that offers local pickup. You can get Sony's popular WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for $249.99 during this event, down from $399.99. There are also a few earbuds and other noise canceling headphones on sale with notable discounts, all of which have been applied automatically and do not require any coupon codes. Headphones * WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones - $39.99 ($30 off) * WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $99.99 ($80 off) * ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $149.99 ($100 off) * WH-1000XM4 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $189.99 ($160 off) * WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $249.99 ($150 off) * WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $399.99 ($60 off) Earbuds * WF-C510 Truly Wireless Earbuds - $49.99 ($20 off) * WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $79.99 ($50 off) * WF-1000XM5 The Best Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $229.99 ($100 off) TVs * 43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $419.99 ($80 off) * 55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) * 65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) * 65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($500 off) * 65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,299.99 ($1,000 off) Anker Highlights of Anker's Black Friday sale on Amazon include the 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank for $29.99 ($19 off) and the popular 60,000mAh Power Station with Smart Digital Display and Retractable Light for $79.98, down from $149.99. * Nano USB-C 30W Foldable Charger - $11.19, down from $19.99 * 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank - $29.99, down from $49.99 * Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Headphones - $39.99, down from $79.99 * MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger - $57.49, down from $89.99 * 10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank - $54.99, down from $89.99 * 140W 4-Port USB-C Charger - $59.99, down from $99.99 * Power Station with Lantern - $79.98, down from $149.99 Beats Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including a low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for $199.95 in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro 2 is being matched at Best Buy, along with a few other Beats deals. UP TO 57% OFFBeats Deals on Amazon This sale also includes major discounts on products like the Beats Pill, which has hit $99.95 on Amazon, down from $149.95. This discount is available in five colors of the Bluetooth speaker. Additionally, Amazon has the Beats Studio Buds+ for $149.95, down from $169.95. These have up to 9 hours of playback (up to 36 hours with charging case), USB-C, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance. You'll also find a few steep discounts on over-ear headphones, like the Beats Studio Pro at $169.95, down from $349.99. This is another all-time low price on this pair of Beats headphones. * Beats Studio Buds+ - $149.95, down from $169.95 * Beats Pill - $99.95, down from $149.95 * Beats Solo 4 - $129.99, down from $199.95 * Beats Studio Pro - $169.95, down from $349.99 * Powerbeats Pro 2 - $199.95, down from $249.99 Samsung Samsung kicked off a sitewide Black Friday sale this week. This includes sales on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, home appliances, and more. SITEWIDE DISCOUNTSSamsung Black Friday Sale Highlights from this event include quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including a new all-time low price on The Frame Pro models. You can get the 2025 65-inch The Frame TV for $1,199.99 ($600 off), as well as The Frame Pro for $1,999.00 ($1,200 off). Other deals include savings on monitors like the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 for $389.99 ($310 off), the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor for $899.99 ($900 off), and more. We're also tracking big markdowns on home appliances including refrigerators and washer/dryers, and a few Galaxy device discounts. Samsung's new Galaxy XR headset also has a few notable offers during this event, including up to $1,140 in savings with the Explorer Pack. This features various content at no extra cost with the purchase of the Galaxy XR, like one year of YouTube Premium, one year of Google AI Pro, and more. If you purchase the Galaxy XR alongside other Galaxy products, there are also a few bundle offers during the early Black Friday sale. You can get 70 percent off Galaxy Buds3, 44 percent off Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and 25 percent off Galaxy Watch8 Classic when bundled with the headset. TVs * The Frame (2025 Models) - Save up to $600 * The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99 * 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 * 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $2,699.99 * 77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99 * 75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,799.99, down from $3,299.99 Monitors and Storage * 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 - $389.99, down from $699.99 * 40-inch Odyssey G7 G75F Curved Monitor - $749.99, down from $1,199.99 * 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor - $979.99, down from $1,599.99 * 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $899.99, down from $1,799.99 * 55-inch Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 Appliances * Bespoke Smart Dishwasher - $999.00, down from $1,399.00 * Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $1,099.00, down from $1,666.00 * 4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,699.00, down from $2,999.00 * Bespoke All-in-One Combo Washer/Dryer - $1,999.00, down from $3,299.00 * Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,399.00, down from $3,499.00 * Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,050.00, down from $4,099.00 * Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $3,299.00, down from $4,999.00 Galaxy Products * Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack * Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $480 in instant trade-in credit * Galaxy Z Fold7 - Save up to $1,000 * Galaxy Ring - Get up to $150 trade-in credit * Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $250 * Galaxy Watch 7 - Save up to $150 * Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Save $40 TVs Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are abundant, with most sales focusing on Smart Fire TV models with big discounts. You'll find brands like Insignia, Hisense, and Panasonic at solid low prices this season. * 50-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $169.99, down from $299.99 * 55-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $239.99, down from $429.99 * 65-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $349.99, down from $549.99 * 75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $896.99, down from $1,096.99 * 65-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,499.00 * 85-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $3,798.00, down from $4,799.00 Video Games * Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - $109.99, down from $149.99 * PlayStation Portal - $179.00, down from $199.99 * PlayStation 5 (Slim) - $449.99, down from $549.99 * PlayStation DualSense Controller - $54.99, down from $74.99 * PlayStation DualSense Edge - $169.00, down from $199.99 * Meta Quest 3S - $249.99, down from $299.99 * PlayStation VR2 Horizon Bundle - $299.00, down from $399.99 We're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "The 60+ Best Black Friday Accessory Deals on iPhone Chargers, Monitors, Headphones, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

One of the best items to shop for every Black Friday season is a TV set, and this year is no different, with hundreds of deals on TVs across numerous retailers. Below we're highlighting some of the best TV deals you can find right now at Sony, Samsung, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. One of the overall best early Black Friday TV deals is on the 75-inch Frame Pro at Samsung, available for $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99. You'll also find the 65-inch and 85-inch models on sale this week, plus the non-Pro 2025 models for up to $600 off, all of which are all-time low prices. Amazon Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are abundant, with most sales focusing on Smart Fire TV models with big discounts. You'll find brands like Insignia, Hisense, and Panasonic at solid low prices this season. Amazon Black Friday TV Deals * 50-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $169.99, down from $299.99 * 55-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $239.99, down from $429.99 * 65-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $349.99, down from $549.99 * 70-inch Panasonic Smart Fire TV - $399.99, down from $629.99 * 75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $896.99, down from $1,096.99 * 65-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,499.00 * 85-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $3,798.00, down from $4,799.00 Sony The TV deals at Sony are focused entirely on the company's Bravia line of Smart Google TVs, with up to $1,000 off select models. Sony Black Friday TV Deals * 43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $419.99 ($80 off) * 55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) * 65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off) * 65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($500 off) * 65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,299.99 ($1,000 off) Samsung Samsung's discount across The Frame TV lineup is one of this Black Friday's best TV deals. You'll find as much as $1,200 off the latest 2025 models of The Frame and The Frame Pro, plus sales on Samsung's OLED/QLED sets. Samsung Black Friday TV Deals * The Frame (2025 Models) - Save up to $600 * The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99 * 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99 * 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,699.99 * 77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99 * 75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,499.99, down from $3,299.99 Walmart Walmart Black Friday TV Deals * 55-inch Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV - $348.00, down from $499.99 * 75-inch Hisense QLED 4K Roku Smart TV - $378.00, down from $499.00 * 98-inch TCL 4K QLED Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,798.00 * 65-inch LG 4K OLED Smart TV - $1,246.99, down from $2,499.99 Best Buy Best Buy Black Friday TV Deals * 65-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $329.99 ($140 off) * 75-inch Insignia QLED Smart Fire TV - $399.99 ($250 off) * 75-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $579.99 ($120 off) * 55-inch TCL 4K Smart TV - $599.99 ($700 off) * 86-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $699.99 ($400 off) * 65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99 ($600 off) Target Target Black Friday TV Deals * 32-inch Vizio LED Smart TV - $99.99, down from $119.99 * 43-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $229.99, down from $279.99 * 55-inch TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $279.99, down from $449.99 * TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $379.99, down from $549.99 * 65-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $379.99, down from $479.99 * 65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,699.99 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Black Friday TV Deals Include Year's Best Prices on Samsung, Sony, LG, and Many More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AT&T * iPhone 17: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in * iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in * iPhone Air: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in * iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in Starting with AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro at no cost with eligible trade-in, and the iPhone Air for up to $700 off with eligible trade-in. Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available at up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at AT&T If you switch to AT&T from a different carrier, AT&T will pay off your phone balance at up to $800 off per line. AT&T also has the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 available with an offer. If you buy one, you can get $300 off the second. Verizon * iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with new line on Unlimited Ultimate * iPhone 17: No cost with new line on MyPlan * iPhone Accessories: Save on iPhone accessories New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro at no cost this Black Friday season. For the iPhone 17, no trade-in is required but you must add a new line to Verizon's MyPlan. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at Verizon In terms of watches, Verizon is offering the new Apple Watch SE 3 at no cost when you trade-in your old device on select Unlimited plans. T-Mobile * iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in * iPhone Air: No cost with eligible trade-in * iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in T-Mobile's offers are nearly identical to AT&T's. You can get the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro at no cost when you trade in an old device and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. Otherwise, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max for up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in on unlimited plans. UP TO $1,100 OFFiPhone 17 at T-Mobile For Apple Watches at T-Mobile, you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 for $99.00 when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. If you plan on buying two models, you can get up to $300 off the second when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. Visible Visible is offering 50 percent off its Visible+ Pro plan this season, with the code BLACKFRIDAY50 at checkout. After entering this deal, you can get the plan for $225/year, down from $450/year. 50% OFFVisible+ Pro Plan for $225/Year For Apple specific offers, if you purchase any iPhone this holiday season, you can get the 40mm Apple Watch SE at no cost. To get this deal, you will need to be a new Visible member joining on the Visible+ Pro annual plan and purchase any new iPhone, then enter the code APPLEWATCH at checkout. You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "The Best Black Friday iPhone Deals" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

The EU has begun looking into whether Apple Maps and Apple Ads should be designated as "gatekeepers" and subject to greater regulation (via Reuters). The App Store, iOS, and Safari were classified as gatekeepers two years ago, triggering strict requirements in the EU such as support for alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment options. Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), any platform with more than 45 million monthly active EU users and a market valuation above €75 billion is presumed to be a gatekeeper, subject to obligations designed to curb self-preferencing and increase interoperability. The European Commission has now confirmed that ‌Apple Maps‌ and Apple Ads satisfy the user-base thresholds that mandate a review. Regulators now have 45 working days to decide whether either service should formally join Apple's existing list of designated platforms. If confirmed, Apple would then have six months to bring each service into full DMA compliance. Apple has apparently already submitted formal rebuttals arguing that the criteria should not apply. The company argues that Apple Ads represents only a "minimal share" of the EU online advertising market, especially compared to dominant players such as Google, Meta, TikTok, Microsoft, and X. Apple also insists that its advertising business neither relies on cross-service data privileges nor exerts the level of market influence implied by the DMA thresholds. The company is making similar arguments regarding ‌Apple Maps‌, claiming that the service has "very limited usage" in the EU relative to Google Maps and Waze. Apple says Maps does not provide the kind of "critical intermediation functionality" that would allow it to act as a dominant gateway between businesses and consumers. A gatekeeper designation for Apple Ads could have significant consequences. Compliance may require Apple to loosen restrictions introduced under App Tracking Transparency, provide interoperability for third-party ad networks, or eliminate any perceived self-preferencing advantages. For Maps, it is unclear what specific operational changes the DMA might require, but obligations could include expanded third-party access or reducing any privileged integrations within the system. iOS 18.4 already enabled the ability to change the default maps app from ‌Apple Maps‌ to alternatives like Google Maps or Waze in the EU.Tags: Apple Antitrust, Apple Ads, Apple Maps, Europe, European Commission, European Union This article, "EU to Target Apple Maps and Apple Ads Next" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday deals have been running for most of November so you're probably tired of reading about them, but now it's actually Black Friday and some of the season's best deals are available for a limited time. We've rounded up all of the smart home deals available on HomeKit devices and some non-HomeKit products that integrate well into an Apple ecosystem. This is a broad category, and we've got everything from lights and bird feeders to smart vacuums and air purifiers. Lights Philips Hue There are notable discounts on Philips Hue lights, with up to 50 percent off. Some of these lights are rarely on sale, which makes the offerings worth checking out. We've listed the best deals, but make sure to check out the Philips Hue site for more. Some of the discounts are also available from Amazon, and there's also an on-site deal for a 30 percent discount when buying two or more products that aren't part of other sales, like landscape lighting. * 60W A19 3-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $70, down from $110 * 3 BR30 Bulbs - $89.97, down from $179.97 * 75W White 4-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $130, down from $198 * Festavia Permanent Outdoor Lights - $419, down from $599.99 * Hue Signe Floor Lamp - $239, down from $263 * Hue Play Sync Box 8k - $288.74, down from $384.99 * 250 LED Festavia String Lights - $145.19, down from $241.99 * 500 LED Festavia String Lights - $237.60, down from $396 * Philips Hue Calla Outdoor Pathway - $87, down from $143 * 75-inch Gradient Lightstrip - $151.80, down from $329.99 * Hue Go Table Lamp - $96.79, down from $175.99 * Hue Bloom Smart Table Lamp - $65, down from $88 * Philips Hue Indoor Light Strip - $47, down from $77 Govee Govee has a bunch of its Matter-enabled products available at a discount. * Govee Smart Table Lamp 2 - $54, down from $80 * Govee Floor Lamp 2 - $100, down from $165 * Govee Hexa Light Panels - $90, down from $180 * Govee LED Neon Rope Light - $100, down from $160 * Govee Mini Light Panels - $100, down from $150 * 100 ft Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights - $200, down from $330 * Govee Sparkle String Lights - $85, down from $150 * Govee E12 Smart Light Bulbs 4-Pack - $30, down from $450 * Govee Star Projector Lights - $70, down from $100 Nanoleaf Nanoleaf is discounting most of its product lineup, with some steep cuts on permanent lights. * 50 ft Nanoleaf Permanent Outdoor Lights - $60, down from $160 * 100 ft Nanoleaf Permanent Outdoor Lights - $118, down from $248 * Nanoleaf Smart Floor Lamp - $79, down from $120 * Nanoleaf Smart String Lights (300 LED) - $75, down from $150 * Nanoleaf LED Mask - $150, down from $250 * Nanoleaf Essentials Bulbs 4-Pack - $38, down from $50 * Nanoleaf LED Shapes Wall Lights - $127.50, down from $150 * Nanoleaf Triangles Wall Lights - $144, down from $190 * Nanoleaf Pegboard Desk Dock - $48, down from $60 Eve * Eve Flare - $80, down from $110 * Eve Light Strip - $30, down from $55 Smart Plugs, Dimmers, and Switches Plugs * Tapo Matter Smart Plug Mini 3-Pack - $19, down from $31 * Kasa Matter Smart Plug 4-Pack - $38, down from $70 * TP-Link Tapo Matter Outdoor Smart Plug - $20, down from $30 * Eve Energy Outlet - $44, down from $55 Switches * Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Switch Kit - $100, down from $125 * Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Kit Deluxe - $159.41, down from $199.15 * Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Kit, 2-Pack - $171.95, down from $214.95 * Lutron Smart Dimmer Light Switch - $59.46, down from $74.20 * Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch Kit - $151, down from $189.90 * Lutron Smart Light Switch 6-Pack - $356.70, down from $419.70 * Kasa Matter Smart Dimmer Switch - $57, down from $75 Smart Locks * Aqara Smart Lock U100 - $120, down from $190 * Aqara Smart Lock U300 - $150, down from $230 * Aqara Smart Lock U50 - $90, down from $150 * Level Lock With Matter - $200, down from $250 * Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Lock - $250, down from $330 * Yale Assure Lock 2 - $200, down from $300 Cameras * Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro - $120, down from $180 * Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 - $95, down from $130 * Aqara Camera Protect Kit Y100 - $90, down from $140 * Aqara Camera Hub Indoor G2H Pro - $55, down from $70 * Aqara G100 - $30, down from $35 * EufyCam 2C Pro - $70, down from $150 * EufyCam 2C 2-Cam Kit - $120, down from $200 Sensors * Eve Door and Window, 3-Pack - $84.50, down from $130 * Eve Water Guard - $80, down from $110 * Aqara Water Leak Sensor 3-Pack - $37, down from $65 * Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor - $16, down from $21 * Ecobee Smart Sensor 2-Pack - $80, down from $100 Vacuums Ecovacs is offering significant discounts on its Matter-enabled robot vacuums that connected to HomeKit. * X9 Pro Omni - $699.99, down from $1,299.99 * X11 Omnicyclone - $999.999, down from $1,499.99 Eufy also has several robot vacuums that are available at a deep discount. The E28 is Matter-compatible, while the others are not. * Eufy Robot Vacuum E28 - $700, down from $1,400 * Eufy Robot Vacuum S1 Pro - $700, down from $1,500 * Eufy Robot Vacuum e25 - $600, down from $1,300 SwitchBot * SwitchBot K11+ Vacuum and Mop - $192, down from $400 * SwitchBot S20 Robot Vacuum - $340, down from $560 Bird Feeders Bird feeders like the Bird Buddy make an excellent gift. * Bird Buddy Lite - $99, down from $198 * Bird Buddy Pro Solar - $149, down from $249 * Nature Station - $249, down from $249 * Birdfy Solar Smart Bird Feeder - $119, down from $200 * Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder - $100, down from $120 * Birdfy Metal Bird Feeder - $160, down from $250 Miscellaneous * SwitchBot Matter Air Purifier - $90, down from $130 * Meross Smart Garage Door Opener Remote - $40, down from $60 * Airversa HomeKit Air Purifier - $102, down from $120 * Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced - $150, down from $200 * Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium - $220, down from $260 More Deals For more Black Friday discounts on Apple devices, make sure to check out our Black Friday roundup.Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "The Best Black Friday Deals on Apple HomeKit-Compatible Products" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday has a few lowest-ever prices on Apple's most popular Macs, including the M4 MacBook Air and brand new M5 MacBook Pro. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. MacBook Pro Amazon has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,349.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Black, and it's a new all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro. $250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/512GB) for $1,349.00 $250 OFF14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (16GB RAM/1TB) for $1,549.00 MacBook Air Amazon is hosting best-ever prices across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup for Black Friday. In total, you'll find $250 off every M4 MacBook Air notebook right now on Amazon, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models on sale. Starting with the 13-inch models, Amazon has $250 off all three configurations of this notebook. Prices start at $749.00 for the 256GB model, then rise to $949.00 for the 16GB/512GB model and $1,149.00 for the 24GB/512GB model. Every deal represents an all-time low price on the M4 MacBook Air. $250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $749.00 $250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $949.00 $250 OFF13-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,149.00 Moving to the larger display models, Amazon has both 512GB versions of the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week, as well as the 256GB model. The 16GB/512GB model is available for $1,149.00 and the 24GB/512GB model is on sale for $1,349.00. Across the board, these are all record low prices on the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air. $250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB) for $949.00 $250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,149.00 $250 OFF15-inch M4 MacBook Air (24GB/512GB) for $1,349.00 Mac Mini Amazon is taking $120 off the 256GB model of the M4 Mac mini in Black Friday deals, as well as $130 off 512GB models. $120 OFFM4 Mac Mini (256GB) for $479.00 $130 OFFM4 Mac Mini (512GB) for $669.00 M4 iMac Amazon has $150 off a few of Apple's M4 iMac, with prices starting at $1,149.00 for the entry-level model with 8-core, 16GB RAM, and 256GB. $150 OFFM4 iMac (8-core/256GB) for $1,149.00 $150 OFFM4 iMac (10-core/256GB) for $1,349.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "The Best Black Friday Mac Deals" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Below we're tracking discounts on every current generation iPad for Black Friday, including lowest-ever prices on M3 iPad Air and M5 iPad Pro, plus steep markdowns on iPad and iPad mini. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. M3 iPad Air We're tracking record low prices across the entire M3 iPad Air lineup for Black Friday, with discounts available at both Amazon and Best Buy. This sale includes savings on both Wi-Fi and cellular models of the tablet, and it's been a few weeks since we last saw these all-time low prices. Prices start at $449.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi 11-inch M3 iPad Air, down from $599.00. Across the board these are all $150 discounts on the M3 iPad Air, and each one is a match for the best-ever price seen on these tablets. $150 OFF11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $449.00 $150 OFF13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) for $649.00 Our list below focuses on Wi-Fi models, but you'll also find many cellular models on sale at $150 off right now. The 128GB cellular 11-inch iPad Air is available for $599.00 and the 128GB cellular 13-inch iPad Air is available for $799.00, both representing record low prices. 11-inch M3 iPad Air * 128GB Wi-Fi - $449.00, down from $599.00 * 256GB Wi-Fi - $549.00, down from $699.00 * 512GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00 * 1TB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00 13-inch M3 iPad Air * 128GB Wi-Fi - $649.00, down from $799.00 * 256GB Wi-Fi - $749.00, down from $899.00 * 512GB Wi-Fi - $949.00, down from $1,099.00 * 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 M5 iPad Pro Amazon has the first notable discounts on Apple's brand new M5 iPad Pro, with the entry-level 11-inch model available for $899.00, down from $999.00. $100 OFF11-inch 256GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $899.00 $100 OFF13-inch 512GB Wi-Fi M5 iPad Pro for $1,399.00 For the larger models, you can save up to $170 on the 13-inch M5 iPad Pro on Amazon this week. If you're shopping for the 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi model, Amazon has this tablet for $2,229.00, down from $2,399.00, as well as a few other 13-inch models between $50 and $151 off. 11-Inch M5 iPad Pro * 256GB Wi-Fi - $899.00 ($100 off) * 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] * 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,499.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] * 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,584.00 ($115 off) * 2TB Wi-Fi - $1,859.00 ($140 off) * 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,999.00 ($100 off) 13-Inch M5 iPad Pro * 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,199.00 ($100 off) * 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,399.00 ($100 off) [matched at Best Buy] * 1TB Wi-Fi - $1,768.00 ($131 off) * 1TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $1,861.00 ($138 off) * 2TB Wi-Fi - $2,148.00 ($151 off) * 2TB Nano-Texture Glass Wi-Fi - $2,229.00 ($170 off) 11th Gen iPad Amazon this week is taking $75 off Wi-Fi models of Apple's 11th generation iPad. Prices start at $274.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi iPad, down from $349.00, an all-time low price on this model. $75 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad for $274.00 $75 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad for $374.00 $70 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad for $579.00 iPad mini 7 Amazon this week has low prices on nearly every Wi-Fi model of the iPad mini 7, starting at $399.00 for the 128GB Wi-Fi tablet, down from $499.00. You'll also find a few deals on cellular models during this sale. $100 OFF128GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $399.00 $100 OFF256GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $499.00 $100 OFF512GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 7 for $699.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "The Best Black Friday iPad Deals" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple's annual four-day Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping event is now live in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, and others. Now through Monday, December 1, customers can get an Apple gift card with the purchase of an eligible product at an Apple Store, in the Apple Store app, and on Apple.com. However, the gift card can only be used towards future purchases, and higher immediate discounts are frequently available at Amazon and other resellers. In the United States, Apple is offering gift cards worth up to $250 with the purchase of an eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, AirPods, Beats headphones and speakers, Apple Pencil Pro, and select Magic Keyboards for iPads. As usual, many of Apple's newer products are excluded from the offer, including the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPad Pro with M5 chip, MacBook Pro with M5 chip, and Vision Pro with M5 chip. Refurbished products are ineligible too, and the offer cannot be combined with educational pricing. We have listed the gift card values in the United States below. $25 Apple Gift Card: * AirPods 4 * AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation * Apple TV 4K * Beats Pill * Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad (A16 chip) * Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air * Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air * Apple Pencil Pro $50 Apple Gift Card: * iPhone 16e * iPad (A16 chip) * iPad mini * Apple Watch SE 3 * Apple Watch Series 11 * AirPods Pro 3 * Full-size HomePod * Beats Studio Pro * Beats Solo 4 * Beats Studio Buds + * Powerbeats Pro 2 $75 Apple Gift Card: * iPhone 16 * iPhone 16 Plus * AirPods Max $100 Apple Gift Card: * Mac mini * 11-inch iPad Air * 13-inch iPad Air $150 Apple Gift Card: * iMac $175 Apple Gift Card: * 13-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip) $200 Apple Gift Card: * 15-inch MacBook Air (M4 chip) $250 Apple Gift Card: * 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro chip) * 14-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max chip) * 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro chip) * 16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Max chip) Black Friday is one of the few occasions per year when Apple directly offers deals on its products. As we mentioned, though, better deals are often available through resellers like Amazon, so make sure to check out our Black Friday deals tracker. Apple's all-in-one gift card can be used towards the purchase of products and accessories, subscription-based services like Apple Music and Apple TV, App Store apps, TV show and movie purchases and rentals, iCloud+ storage, and more. Apple's terms and conditions for the event outline more details.Related Roundup: Apple Black FridayRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Apple's Black Friday Event is Now Live, Here's What You Can Get" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple's AirTag has dropped to new low prices for Black Friday 2025, and we're tracking all of the deals below. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Amazon today has Apple's AirTag 4-Pack for $62.99, down from $99.00. This is a new best-ever price for the Bluetooth tracker, beating the previous deal we saw earlier in the month by about $2. $11 OFFAirTag 1-Pack for $17.97 $36 OFFAirTag 4-Pack for $62.99 If you're shopping for a single AirTag, Amazon has the AirTag 1-Pack for just $17.97, down from $29.00. This one is a match of the all-time low price on the AirTag 1-Pack. You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the season for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about top deals as we head into the holidays? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "AirTag Black Friday Deals Include 4-Pack for New Low Price of $62.99" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday is here, and Apple Watch deals are some of the best savings you can find in 2025. In this article, we'll take a look at all of the best Black Friday Apple Watch deals, including the new SE 3 and Ultra 3 models. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Apple Watch SE 3 One of the best overall Black Friday deals is on the new Apple Watch SE 3, which is seeing $50 discounts on Amazon this week. You can get the 40mm GPS model for $199.99 and 44mm GPS model for $229.99. $50 OFF40mm GPS for $199.00 $50 OFF44mm GPS for $229.00 Apple Watch Ultra 3 Notable discounts can also be found on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which is available starting at $699.99 for the Black Titanium model with the Black Ocean Band. You can also find a Milanese Loop model on sale for $799.99, both of which are $99 discounts. $99 OFFBlack Titanium (Ocean Band) for $699.99 $99 OFFBlack Titanium (Milanese Loop) for $799.99 Series 11 Amazon has introduced the first big discounts on a few Apple Watch Series 11 models, including both GPS and cellular devices. You can get the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $339.00, down from $399.00, and the 46mm GPS model for $369.00, down from $429.00. $60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (42mm GPS) for $339.00 $60 OFFApple Watch Series 11 (46mm GPS) for $369.00 Apple Watch SE 2 Prices start at just $129.00 for the 40mm GPS Apple Watch SE, a new all-time low price on the previous generation model. $120 OFF40mm GPS for $129.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "The Best Black Friday Apple Watch Deals" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Black Friday is the best time of the year to shop for AirPods, and in 2025 we're tracking massive discounts across nearly every model, including AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. AirPods 4 Starting with the overall best early Black Friday AirPods deal: you can get the AirPods 4 for $69.00 today on Amazon, down from $129.00. This is a new all-time low price for Black Friday 2025. Similarly, the model with Active Noise Cancellation is seeing a discount to a new best-ever price of $99.99 on Amazon. $60 OFFAirPods 4 for $69.00 $79 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $99.99 AirPods Pro 3 The AirPods Pro 3 are available for $219.99, down from $249.00, which is another new all-time low price. $29 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $219.99 AirPods Max If you're looking for the AirPods Max, Amazon has the USB-C model for $399.00, down from $549.00, another record low price. $150 OFFAirPods Max for $399.00 You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "The Best Black Friday AirPods Deals" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Security researchers have identified suspicious activity in Apple's Podcasts app that could be used to deliver malicious content to users, based on a report by 404Media's Joseph Cox. Cox's report describes some odd experiences with the Podcasts app that certainly suggest something untoward is going on across both iOS and macOS versions. He says that over recent months, the app has automatically launched and displayed unusual podcasts without his input. On Mac and iPhone, the app has opened religion, spirituality, and education podcasts for no apparent reason, in some cases even launching themselves the moment Cox unlocked his device. The podcasts in question often feature strange titles containing code fragments, URLs, and in some cases, attempts at cross-site scripting attacks. Objective-See security expert Patrick Wardle told Cox he was able to replicate similar behavior, but in his case via a website. "Simply visiting a website is enough to trigger Podcasts to open (and load a podcast of the attacker's choosing), and unlike other external app launches on macOS, no prompt or user approval is required," Wardle told 404 Media. One particularly concerning podcast apparently includes a link that redirects to a site attempting an XSS attack – a technique in which attackers inject malicious code into otherwise legitimate-looking websites. When visited, the site displays a pop-up acknowledging the XSS attempt. Wardle notes that while this behavior isn't immediately dangerous on its own, it creates an effective delivery mechanism if vulnerabilities do exist within the Podcasts app. "The level of probing shows that adversaries are actively evaluating the Podcasts app as a potential target," he said. The situation bears similarities to reports of Google Calendar spam from several years ago, where bad actors would add unsolicited events containing links or promotional content to users' calendars. Apple did not respond to Cox's multiple requests for comment about the issue. Has the Podcasts app exhibited similar unusual behaviour in your experience? Let us know in the comments.Tags: Apple Podcasts, Security This article, "PSA: Apple's Podcasts App May Be Enabling Malicious Content Delivery" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

We've been focusing on deals on physical products over the past few weeks, but Black Friday is also a great time of year to purchase a streaming membership. Some of the biggest services have great discounts for new and select returning members this week, including Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Apple TV Apple is offering an Apple TV promotion for new and returning subscribers for Black Friday this year. Eligible customers can get six months of Apple TV for just $5.99 per month. OVER 50% OFFApple TV for $5.99/Month After the six-month period, the subscription price will increase to $12.99, which is the regular price for the Apple TV service. At $5.99 per month, Apple is discounting Apple TV by over 50 percent. The deal will be available through December 1 on the Apple TV website. Existing subscribers are not eligible for the discount, nor are customers who have subscriptions billed through a third-party service. It's also worth noting that you can get a bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium/Premium Plus at a discounted rate this season. Disney+ and Hulu Disney has introduced a new promotion on its streaming service, offering a bundle of Disney+ (with ads) and Hulu (with ads) for $4.99 per month for 12 months, down from $12.99 per month. After your first year ends it will return to the then-current monthly price unless cancelled. 61% OFFDisney+ and Hulu Bundle for $4.99/Month To get the deal, head to the promotion landing page on the Disney+ website and click on the Disney+/Hulu bundle option. This offer is valid only for new and eligible returning subscribers. Audible Audible's holiday deal takes the service down to only $0.99 per month for your first three months, plus $20 in Audible credit. This is more than 90 percent off the regular $14.95 monthly price of the service. OVER 90% OFFAudible for $0.99/Month After the end of your first three months, the service will auto-renew at the then-current price, unless you cancel. This offer will end on December 1. Amazon Music Unlimited In another Amazon-related deal, the retailer is offering three months of its Amazon Music Unlimted streaming service for free. After the end of your first three months, the service will auto-renew at $11.99/month unless you cancel. FREEAmazon Music Unlimited First Three Months Amazon Music Unlimited offers 100 million songs ad-free, podcasts, Audible audiobooks, spatial audio, and more. Paramount+ The best Paramount+ offer for this Black Friday is a nice discount tied into Walmart+ and its rewards system. If you sign up for Walmart+ at its new discounted rate of $49.00 for your first year (regular $98/year), you'll find multiple streaming service discounts at your disposal. FREEParamount+ Essential with Walmart+ One of these includes the option to activate a subscription to the Paramount+ Essential plan at no extra cost, so long as you have an active Walmart+ account. This is Paramount's ad-supported tier, and you can upgrade to Paramount+ Premium for an additional monthly or yearly fee. Peacock Similar to Paramount+, the best Peacock discount you can find this Black Friday season is bundled with Walmart+. If you take advantage of the 50 percent off Walmart+ offer, you'll gain access to Peacock Premium at no extra cost. FREEPeacock Premium with Walmart+ Peacock Premium is the ad-supported tier of the streaming service, and this does not include access to Peacock Premium Plus. It's also worth noting that Walmart+ members have the option to switch between Peacock and Paramount+ once every 90 days. If you're interested in both Apple TV and Peacock, you can get a bundle of Apple TV and Peacock Premium/Premium Plus at a discounted rate this season. You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025. --- Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundups: Apple Black Friday, Apple DealsRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Best Black Friday Streaming Deals - Save Big on Apple TV, Disney+, Hulu, and More" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple's online store is going down for a few hours on a rolling country-by-country basis right now, but do not get your hopes up for new products. Apple takes its online store down for a few hours ahead of Black Friday every year to tease/prepare for its annual gift card offer with the purchase of select products. The store already went down and came back online in Australia and New Zealand, and the gift card offer is now live in those countries as expected. The store is down in the United Kingdom and many other European countries right now, and it will soon go down in the United States and Canada. Many readers email us about Apple's online store going down ahead of Black Friday, so this is our annual reminder that it does not relate to new products. In case you missed the earlier announcement, Apple is offering a free gift card with the purchase of an eligible product in select countries, from November 28 through December 1. In the U.S., the gift card values range between $25 and $200. Black Friday is one of the few occasions per year when Apple directly offers deals on its products, but better deals are often available through resellers like Amazon, so make sure to check out our Black Friday deals coverage for the latest discounts on iPads, Macs, AirPods, Apple Watches, accessories, and more.Related Roundup: Apple Black FridayTag: Apple StoreRelated Forum: Community Discussion This article, "Here's Why the Apple Store is Going Down" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums