Early Apple Black Friday Deals on Apple Watch, MacBook Air, and More
Black Friday is now just a few weeks away, taking place on Friday, November 27 in 2026. As always, this will be the best time of the year to shop for great deals, including popular Apple products like AirPods, iPad, Apple Watch, 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. Specifically, in this article we're sharing all of the Apple products that currently have all-time low prices, or discounts that are at least close to their record-low prices. Of course, these are early Black Friday deals, so even better discounts could emerge later in the month, but if you're shopping right now these are all the best prices around. Table of Contents You can use the links below to jump directly to the section you're shopping for today. AirPods AirTag 2 iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Mac mini and Mac Studio MacBook Air Apple Watch Ultra iPhone Cases More Black Friday Sales Our Top Picks Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $549.00 ($250 off) Apple Watch Ultra 3 (Milanese Loop) for $649.00 ($250 off) Apple Watch Ultra 4 for $699.99 ($99 off) M5 MacBook Air for $1,349.00 ($250 off) iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo for up to $1,200 off Apple Watch Ultra The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has dropped to $699.99 on Amazon in one of the most notable early Black Friday discounts, down from $799.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the new Ultra 4, which just launched in September. If you're shopping for a Milanese Loop model, Amazon also has a $99 discount on one of these devices. There are five regular models on sale and two Milanese Loop models, and most have delivery dates of early November on Amazon. $99 OFFApple Watch Ultra 4 for $699.99 $99 OFFApple Watch Ultra 4 (Milanese Loop) for $799.99 Regarding the previous-generation models, Best Buy this week has a big collection of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models for $549.00, down from $799.00. This is a massive $250 discount on the previous-generation device, and it represents a new all-time low price on these models. You can find similar $250 discounts on the Milanese Loop models at Amazon. $250 OFFApple Watch Ultra 3 for $549.00 $250 OFFApple Watch Ultra 3 (Milanese Loop) for $649.00 AirTag 2 Apple's AirTag 2 has hit $23.00 this week on Amazon, down from $29.00. This deal is on the 1-Pack of the AirTag 2, and it's an all-time low price. $6 OFFAirTag 2 (1-Pack) for $23.00 Mac Mini and Mac Studio Apple's new Mac mini has had one of the most consistent discounts over the past few weeks, and these $119-$150 markdowns have continued into Black Friday season. Prices start at $779.00 for the entry-level model, and currently include every M6 model, plus the M5 Pro model. $120 OFFM6 Mac mini 16GB/256GB for $779.00 $150 OFFM6 Mac mini 16GB/512GB for $949.00 $149 OFFM6 Mac mini 24GB/512GB for $1,149.99 $150 OFFM5 Pro Mac mini 24GB/512GB for $1,549.00 Additionally, one of the best early Black Friday deals is on the M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, on sale for $2,299.00, down from $2,499.00. $200 OFFM5 Max Mac Studio 36GB/512GB for $2,299.00 MacBook Air Amazon is taking $199 off nearly every model of the M5 MacBook Air this week, with matches of the best post-hike prices we've ever seen on the computer. Prices now start at $1,099.99 for the 512GB 13-inch model and $1,299.99 for the 512GB 15-inch model. $200 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,099.00 $250 OFF13-inch MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,349.00 $200 OFF13-inch M5 MacBook Air (24GB/1TB) for $1,599.00 For the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models, prices start with the 16GB/512GB model for $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00. You can also get the 16GB/1TB model for $1,549.00, down from $1,799.00, which is a $250 markdown and another all-time low price for Black Friday. $200 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/512GB) for $1,299.00 $250 OFF15-inch M5 MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) for $1,549.00 AirPods Notable AirPods deals this month include solid second-best prices on the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2, with up to $100 off these models. $50 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $199.00 $100 OFFAirPods Max 2 for $449.00 iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2026 sales have kicked off at AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as Best Buy. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season. T-Mobile iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Up to $1,200 off with eligible trade-in iPhone Duo: Up to $1,200 off with eligible trade-in Apple Watch SE 3: No cost (up to $300) when adding a watch line on a qualifying plan, or get $250 off any Apple Watch when picking up another Apple Watch T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max for up to $1,200 off when you trade in an old device (in any condition) and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. You can also get this offer if you switch a line to Experience Beyond 2.0, Experience Beyond, or Go5G Next. UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone 18 Pro at T-Mobile UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone Duo at T-Mobile For anyone shopping for the iPhone Duo, you can get up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with any condition trade-in on an Experience Beyond plan. This discount will appear in the form of bill credits over the course of 36 months. Similarly, if you're on the Experience More or Experience Beyond plan, you can get up to $830 off with a trade-in, and up to $730 off with a new line on most other plans. All of these offers have the same payout schedule over the course of 36 months. AT&T iPhone 18 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in iPhone 18 Pro Max: Up to $1,200 off with eligible trade-in iPhone Duo: Up to $1,200 off with eligible trade-in Over at AT&T, you can get the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max for up to $1,200 off with an iPhone trade-in in any condition. You'll need to upgrade with AT&T Next Up Anytime or switch to get this offer. UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone 18 Pro at AT&T UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone Duo at AT&T Additionally, new and existing customers can get up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo with an eligible trade-in. If you're switching to AT&T, the carrier will give you up to $800 to pay off your current device balance, and you can save $200 per line when ordering the smartphone online. In regards to the main offer of up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo, AT&T says this requires an eligible trade-in of $230 or more, alongside activation of a new line or upgrading an existing line. You'll get this credit over the course of 36 months on your AT&T bill. You can find the breakdown of each plan tier from AT&T below, and remember that they each require a trade-in as well. Up to $1,200 off iPhone Duo: requires AT&T Premium 2.0 plan or higher / trade-in value of $230 or more Up to $930 off iPhone Duo: requires AT&T Extra 2.0 plan or higher / trade-in value of $130 or more Up to $500 off iPhone Duo: requires Value 2.0 plan / trade-in value of $130 or more Up to $350 off iPhone Duo: requires any eligible unlimited plan / trade-in value of $35-$129 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. With the $1,200 offer, AT&T is offering the 256GB iPhone 18 Pro at no cost. Best Buy iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max: Up to $1,200 off with qualified activation and trade-in iPhone Duo: Up to $1,200 off with qualified activation and trade-in Carriers aren't the only place you can save on iPhones this year, with Best Buy offering the same discounts as AT&T and T-Mobile with activation through these carriers at the time of purchase. This is a great option for anyone who shops at Best Buy a lot and likes to rack up member reward points. UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone 18 Pro at Best Buy UP TO $1,200 OFFiPhone Duo at Best Buy Similar to the carriers, you can get the iPhone 18 Pro models and iPhone Duo for up to $1,200 off with qualified activation on cellular plans and a trade-in of an older device. Best Buy supports activation through AT&T and Verizon. iPhone Cases Amazon this week has big discounts across Apple's Clear, Silicone, and TechWoven Cases for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Across the board these are the best prices we've tracked to date on the new cases for iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. This time around the deals do not require any coupon codes to see the final sale prices. UP TO 40% OFFiPhone 18 Pro Cases at Amazon Below we're also tracking a few ongoing discounts on iPhone Duo cases from Amazon, ZAGG, and other retailers. iPhone 18 Pro Clear Case - $38.99, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $29.33, down from $49.00 TechWoven Case - $50.00, down from $59.00 iPhone 18 Pro Max Clear Case - $37.99, down from $49.00 Silicone Case - $32.83, down from $49.00 TechWoven Case - $48.99, down from $59.00 Other Accessories Crossbody Strap - $33.04, down from $59.00 iPhone Duo If you're on the hunt for protection for your new iPhone Duo, we've also been keeping track of all the best cases and screen protectors for the new device. The catch with these accessories is that many of them are not on sale given how new the Duo is, but there are overall cheap options you can find on Amazon, plus a great buy two get 20% off deal at ZAGG. BUY 2 GET 20% OFFiPhone Duo Accessories at ZAGG Amazon has some notable TechWoven dupe cases on sale, available for $29.99, which is $50 cheaper than any of Apple's official iPhone Duo cases. Otherwise, you'll find the full list of retailers offering accessories for the iPhone Duo below. Amazon - iPhone Duo cases from Spigen, Speck, ZAGG, and more AT&T - Discounts on iPhone Duo cases and screen protectors from Speck, Spigen, and more Best Buy - iPhone Duo cases from Dbrand, OtterBox, Spigen, Kate Spade, and more Burton Goods - Save on leather cases for iPhone Duo ESR - iPhone Duo Silicone Leather case with Flex Stand Nomad - Leather Folio cases for iPhone Duo OtterBox - Defender cases for iPhone Duo Speck - Presidio Cases for iPhone Duo Target - iPhone Duo cases from ZAGG, Case-Mate, and Kate Spade ZAGG - Save 20% when you buy 2 items from ZAGG, including iPhone Duo cases and screen protectors More Black Friday Sales Accessory Sales Best Buy B&H Photo Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find during the holidays? You can sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! 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Top Stories: Apple Product Launches, iOS 27.3 Beta, and More
Apple is still rocking and rolling a week into November, with five new products having launched this week and two more still on tap for next week. Things are also moving forward on the software side with Apple releasing the first betas of iOS 27.3 and related updates, bringing a number of tweaks and new features. We're also looking ahead to new products coming in the first half of 2027, so read on below for all of the details on these stories and more! Top Stories Apple Launched Five New Products This Week Apple released five new products on Friday, November 6, following pre-orders that opened last week, including its first touchscreen MacBook Pro models. The following new products are now available: iPad mini with OLED display and A20 Pro chip iMac with M6 chip 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip 14-inch MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen 16-inch MacBook Pro with OLED touchscreen Apple's HomeView smart home hub and updated Apple TV 4K box will follow next week on Friday, November 13. Everything New in the iOS 27.3 Beta Apple this week started testing iOS 27.3, the biggest update to iOS 27 since it launched in September. iOS 27.3 includes some features Apple showed off earlier this year, and it adds all-new capabilities. Among the changes in the update are Safari tweaks with a new Vertical Tabs layout option plus an Adaptive Dark Mode feature for websites that don't offer their own dark mode option, Siri AI improvements, an expansion of new iPhone Duo StandBy features to other iPhone models, and more. The revamped Health app that was in the 27.2 beta for testing but removed prior to the public release has returned in 27.3 and will be seeing a public launch before the end of the year. Apple Alerts Stores to iPhone Duo's Display Cracking Issue In a memo shared with Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers last week, and later obtained by MacRumors, Apple provided technicians with guidance on how to diagnose and address the iPhone Duo's inner display cracking issue. If a customer reports the issue, Apple advised technicians to inspect the iPhone Duo and repair or replace it in accordance with their standard procedures. While the instructions themselves are straightforward, the fact that Apple issued an internal memo suggests the issue is widespread enough to warrant official guidance. Meanwhile, Apple CEO John Ternus this week said Apple is not able to predict when it will be able to meet demand for the foldable iPhone, with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman saying that Apple's change from its original plan to launch the device in November in just two countries has contributed to the difficulties in meeting demand. Three New iPads Rumored to Launch in First Half of 2027 The revamped iPad mini launching this week is one piece of Apple's tablet lineup, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the rest of the lineup should be receiving updates in the first half of next year. The iPad Air will reportedly be getting an upgrade to OLED displays, while iPad Pro and base iPad updates should be more modest. Before those 2027 updates, there's still some time left in 2026, and while we're not expecting any more major product announcements before the end of the year, plenty of previously announced hardware and software updates are still on their way. Here's a New Tour of Apple's HomeView Software App developer Steve Troughton-Smith over the weekend shared a tour of the software on Apple's upcoming HomeView smart home hub. Apple has already demoed the HomeView to selected tech reporters and content creators, but Troughton-Smith offered a closer look at several features, interfaces, and apps. CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps from third-party developers will also be supported on HomeView, and Troughton-Smith shared a look at what Spotify will look like on the HomeView as well. We've known for quite some time that HomeView was ready to be released for quite some time while Apple waited for Siri AI to be launched as the primary interaction mechanism for it. That certainly appears to be the case as it seems the units will initially ship with six-month-old software version 26.5 and will have to be updated to HomeView software version 27.2 during setup. Apple's Flash Storage Suppliers Are Finally 'Getting Their Revenge' The Wall Street Journal's Rolfe Winkler last week reported that flash storage suppliers once "bullied" by Apple have been "getting their revenge" on the company over the past year due to a severe memory chip shortage, which stems from AI companies building out massive data centers that utilize significant amounts of flash storage and RAM. As the iPhone took off, Apple became the world's largest buyer of flash storage, and naturally that gave the company a lot of leverage in negotiations. The report goes into detail about some of the hardball tactics that were employed by Apple and its former head of procurement, Tony Blevins. Flash suppliers now have the upper hand, however, and high demand for their chips has resulted in shortages that are expected to persist through 2030 with high prices continuing as a result. 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 StoriesThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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More Fun iPhone Duo Apps: 30 New Picks to Try
When the iPhone Duo launched, we shared a list of some of the fun apps developers created for the new form factor. Two weeks out, developers are continuing to come up with fresh ideas, so we thought we'd share some of our favorites. Games Marbles Unhinged ($2.99) - Marbles Unhinged is a marble maze designed for the Duo. When you fold it, the floor turns into a ramp. If you stand the top half up, you can bank a marble off of it. When you snap the hinge, the marble launches up. Midnight Fridge ($2.99) - Midnight Fridge turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a tiny refrigerator. It's a memory game where the idea is to look at the magnets on the fridge and then find the items inside. Greens: Mini Golf ($2.99) - Greens is a mini-golf app made for the ‌iPhone Duo‌, and it's playable in any orientation. When folded like a laptop, you can putt on the half on the table, with the upright half serving as a caddie camera. Chirpfold (Free) - Chirpfold is a Flappy Bird-style app where you fold the phone to cause your bird to flap its wings. Valley Run ($0.99) - Valley Run is a neon-themed racing game where you fold the ‌iPhone Duo‌ to direct a marble down a series of challenging tracks. PianoFold ($4.99) - PianoFold is a rhythm game you can play with the ‌iPhone Duo‌ positioned like a laptop. Press and hold on the keys to match the song that's playing. It's free to download, but the full unlock is $4.99. Load Bearing ($5.00) - Load Bearing is a roguelite Tetris-style game that's meant to be played with the Duo half open. The controls are on the bottom, and the blocks fall at the top. It also has deck building elements, so you can put together a set of your preferred block pieces to beat each level. Who's at the Door? (Free) - Who's at the Door? is an app that turns your ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a door. Open it up to see who is on the other side, and if it's something scary, make sure to slam the Duo shut quickly before it gets you. Fold Match ($2.99) - Fold Match is a game where you're given a shape on one side of the Duo and a blank spot where the shape needs to go on the other side. The idea is to position the shape to get to that empty space, but you won't know how close you were until you close the iPhone. Battlefleet Duo (Free) - Battlefleet Duo takes advantage of the Duo's design for a Battleship-style game. In laptop mode, you can see your fleet on the lower screen and the enemy's waters in front of you. Simple But Clever Duo Aquarium ($1.00) - As the name suggests, this app turns your ‌iPhone Duo‌ into an aquarium. When in tent mode, it serves as a virtual fish tank and clock. You can choose your fish and your add-ins, then feed them. AltoPaint ($5.99) - AltoPaint is an app that turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a tiny canvas with a paint palette. There are watercolor, oil, and gouache paints with mixable colors. Post Club ($4.99) - Post Club is a cute app where you can pick a typewriter, fold the Duo like a laptop and type up a letter. There are 10 typewriters and 14 paper styles to choose from. Halfpage ($2.99) - Halfpage is another app that turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a typewriter when it's used in a MacBook-like orientation. The keys are at the bottom, and what you type is at the top. It has a simpler design than Post Club. Callsign ($1.49+) - Callsign turns your ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a sign that lets people know if you're free or busy on a call. Just set it up, put it in tent mode, and people can know at a glance not to bother you. It's free to download, and there are different visual packs to unlock with one-off $1.49 purchases. AskZine ($1.99) - AskZine is a Magic 8 Ball-like app where you ask a question, unfold the screen, and see your answer. Lullabox (Free) - Lullabox turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a music box where you can wind the key, lift the lid, and watch a porcelain ballerina spin while soft music plays. The music gets louder as the ‌iPhone Duo‌ is opened further. DuoBook (Free) - DuoBook turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a tiny Mac with a keyboard and trackpad that work like the Mac equivalent. You can also use it to send photos and files to the Mac. Special Duo Features Wakeout ($59.99/year) - Fitness app Wakeout was Apple's App of the Year back in 2020. It offers up workout games you can do in just minutes a day. You can put your Duo in tent or laptop mode to follow along with workout moves, playing games with your body. Faro (Free) - Faro is an app that helps you find movies to watch so you don't waste time browsing through Netflix without ever making a choice. On ‌iPhone Duo‌, you can see two films side by side to choose between them, or see your list of picks on one half of the display with details on each movie on the other half. CalibReader (Free) - CalibReader is an EPUB and PDF reader that turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a book. The outer screen shows the title's cover, and when you open it, there's a two-page spread with page-turning animations. Retrocade (Apple Arcade) - Retrocade turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a mini arcade machine and works on the Duo in multiple fold positions. Blankie (Free) - Soundscape app Blankie has a dual view with Now Playing on one side and Sound Mixer on the other. When folded in tent mode, it shows a view of what's playing. Camera Apps IncrediBooth (Free) - IncrediBooth turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a little photo booth. Press the red button to capture an image, and your photo strip appears on the outer display. It's free to download, with five strips available per day. VNTG (Free) - VNTG is an instant camera app where you close the ‌iPhone Duo‌ to take a shot and then open it up to develop it. It's free to download, with in-app purchases to unlock camera lenses. Flipcorder ($4.99) - Flipcorder is a video recording app that turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a retro camcorder. It's designed to be used for daily video diaries, and each tape is displayed on a shelf in the app. To film, just unfold the Duo. Recordings have classic VHS-style effects. Less Fun, More Serious Brim ($0.89) - Brim is a Safari extension that lets Safari use the full width of the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s outer display for websites. It reclaims the blank space Apple left in Safari and moves links and buttons out from under the side controls. Widen ($3.99) - Widen is another extension that expands Safari to take up the width of the outer display. It also hides cookie banners and works in Split View. There are multiple settings, so you can set just pictures to take up the full screen, or opt to have pictures and text expand. SPAN (Free) - SPAN is an app that turns the ‌iPhone Duo‌ into a project tracker and timer. It has different views for each ‌iPhone Duo‌ orientation. SPAN is free to use for the current week, with a $4.99/month pro subscription available for unlimited projects and full monthly and yearly reports. BrainDrain (Free) - BrainDrain is a 60-second brain dump app that helps you sort your thoughts. On the ‌iPhone Duo‌, different Duo orientations have different purposes. You can use it like a laptop in a half fold, type thoughts with the Duo closed, or put it in tent mode to use voice capture. More Apps Know of some fun ‌iPhone Duo‌ apps not on our list? Let us know in the comments. Be sure to check out our first iPhone Duo app article too.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Hands-On With Apple's New OLED Touchscreen MacBook Pro
Happy touch your Mac day! Apple's new PROLED MacBook Pro is now in the hands of customers. We picked up one of the new machines to get our greasy fingerprints all over that pristine OLED display. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. It's been five years since Apple last redesigned the ‌MacBook Pro‌, so it was due for an update. The PROLED ‌MacBook Pro‌ looks a lot like the mini-LED model, but it's thinner and lighter. The 14-inch model is about half a millimeter thinner and weighs just over three pounds, while the 16-inch model is almost a millimeter thinner and weighs four pounds. Apple shaved off about half a pound for the 14-inch model and 0.7 pounds for the 16-inch model, and while that doesn't sound like much, it makes a big difference. You can feel how much lighter it is the second you take it out of the box. Apple brought back the glowing logo for the PROLED ‌MacBook Pro‌, so everyone around you will know you have the fancy new ‌OLED‌ model. The ‌OLED‌ display is the major new feature, and it looks as good as you would expect from a display in a laptop starting at $2,899. Blacks are true black, and since each pixel lights up individually, there's none of the bloom you get with mini-LED when viewing bright objects on a dark background. The PROLED ‌MacBook Pro‌ can get super bright too, and that brightness paired with the deep blacks, HDR content looks great. ‌OLED‌ sometimes isn't bright enough outdoors, but that's not the case here. The display bezels are thinner, and the 16-inch machine is actually 16.3 inches instead of 16.2. There's also an iPhone-like Dynamic Island that replaces the notch and houses Siri AI, Live Activities, and more. The ‌Dynamic Island‌ makes sense because you can now touch the ‌MacBook Pro‌'s display. It works like touching an iPhone or iPad, so you can swipe through webpages, tap buttons, drag and drop, and pinch to zoom. Touch isn't meant to replace the trackpad and keyboard, but it's there if you want it. Apple made some tweaks to macOS, so menu options expand a little more when you touch them than when you click them, and tiny window resizing buttons get larger. Apple put a sturdier hinge in the PROLED ‌MacBook Pro‌ so the display won't move as much when you tap it, but it's not perfect. It does still jiggle depending on where you tap. The touch feature is fine, but it's probably not a reason to go out and get the PROLED ‌MacBook Pro‌. It has the potential to be useful in some situations, but it's not going to dramatically change the way most people use a laptop. New chips weren't ready in time for the PROLED machines, so they use the same M5 Pro and M5 Max as the mini-LED models. That's a disappointment in a laptop that starts at almost $3,000. Since Apple is still selling the mini-LED models, you're basically paying a $400 premium for the higher-end ‌OLED‌ display, the thinner and lighter design, and the touch functionality. The better display and the lighter weight are going to be worth the price for some people, and the touch is just a bonus.Related Roundup: MacBook ProTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Store With All-New Design Opening Soon in Southern California
Apple today announced that its retail store at The Forum in Carlsbad, California will be reopening in its original location on Friday, November 20 at 10 a.m. local time, following more than a year of renovations. Additions will likely include a Genius Bar with accessible seating and a dedicated Apple Pickup area for online orders. Apple's temporary store in Carlsbad Apple's temporary store at The Forum will be permanently closed, with the company set to return to its original 2008 unit at the shopping plaza. Carlsbad is a coastal beach city in the North County area of San Diego County.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Control the Glowing Apple Logo on Your New MacBook Pro
Once a common sight in lecture theaters and coffee shops everywhere, the glowing emblem of an Apple logo featured on the lids of many Mac laptops launched in the early 2000s. In a nice touch, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with PROLED XDR displays bring back the much-loved logo. It's lit up whenever the Mac is awake, and it automatically dims or brightens based on your screen's brightness level and the ambient light in the room. Image credit: MacRumors forum member sniffies If you'd rather keep the logo dark, Apple has shared a way to turn it off. Unusually though, there's no switch in System Settings. Instead, you need to enter a command in the Terminal app. If that sounds intimidating, don't worry – it's a single line that you can copy and paste. Note that the following command only works on MacBook Pro models with a PROLED XDR display. Open Terminal on your Mac: it's in the Applications ➝ Utilities folder, or you can search for "Terminal" using Spotlight (Command + Space). Type or paste the following command, then press Enter: sudo defaults write com.apple.CoreBrightness LEBacklightMode -int 0 When prompted, enter your administrator password and press Enter. (Terminal doesn't show the password as you type it.) After performing the steps, the logo illumination should turn off immediately, no restart required. The change applies to all macOS user accounts on the machine, and it will carry over even if you start up from macOS Recovery. If you later migrate to a new Mac, the setting even transfers across with the rest of your system. Relight the Apple Logo Reinstalling macOS turns the illumination back on, but you can also turn it back on yourself at any time by entering the following command in Terminal: sudo defaults delete com.apple.CoreBrightness LEBacklightMode Remember to press Enter! Backstory The first Mac laptop with a lit-up Apple logo was the third-generation PowerBook G3 launched in 1999. The glowing symbol proved a mainstay through consecutive Apple notebooks for the next 16 years. The only change in that period was that the logo got flipped upright, so that it no longer appeared upside-down to onlookers when someone was sat in public with the lid open. According to former Apple employee Joe Moreno, the original orientation was deliberate: Apple's design group had found that users kept trying to open their laptops from the wrong end. "Steve Jobs always focused on providing the best possible user experience and believed that it was more important to satisfy the user than the onlooker," Moreno recalled. Ironically, Jobs later reversed the decision. "Opening a laptop from the wrong end is a self-correcting problem that only lasts a few seconds," said Moreno. "However, viewing the upside logo is a problem that lasts indefinitely." The earlier orientation, seen in Sex and the City (Image: HBO/Everett/Rex Features) In 2015, Apple began nixing the illuminated insignia from its laptops, starting with the ultra-thin 12-inch MacBook, which had a polished metal logo instead, like iPads before it. In 2016, a new generation of MacBook Pro models continued the unlit trend. Apple hasn't launched a Mac laptop with a glowing logo since – until now.Related Roundup: MacBook ProBuyer's Guide: MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forum: MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Shares New 'Apple Card: Apply and Use in Minutes' Ad
Apple today shared a new Apple Card ad highlighting how quick it is to apply, get approved, and make purchases. In the spot, a therapist is listening to a patient drone on when a cheap flight pops up on her iPhone. Her wallet is across the room and she can't get up to grab it, so she opens up the iPhone Wallet app, applies for an ‌Apple Card‌, and is able to purchase a flight within a couple of minutes. Apple Card is built into iPhone, and you can apply in as little as a minute. No waiting for a physical credit card, no friction. All it takes is a few taps of your iPhone. You can earn unlimited daily cash back, and use it right away. It's worth noting that the iPhone also has AutoFill for credit card information so there's often no need for access to a physical card when making web purchases, plus many sites support Apple Pay. The ‌Apple Card‌ is limited to U.S. iPhone owners, and applying requires a soft credit check. Accepting the ‌Apple Card‌ offer results in a hard credit inquiry. Apple explains how ‌Apple Card‌ applications are approved or denied on its website.Tags: Apple Ads, Apple CardThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Says More Than 100,000 Apps Optimized for iPhone Duo, Here's What's Still Missing
Apple today announced that more than 100,000 apps have been optimized for the iPhone Duo, released two weeks ago. We confirmed that this figure refers to apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later, meaning these apps fill the full width of the iPhone Duo's inner and outer displays and have vertical controls in the status bar. A statement from Susan Prescott, Apple's Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations:It's been wonderful to see how quickly developers have embraced iPhone Duo, and we're grateful for their creativity and innovation. Today there are well over 100,000 apps built for iPhone Duo already live on the App Store, and thousands of optimized apps are being added to the store each day. In the last month alone, thousands of developers have joined us for workshops in 19 cities around the world to experience iPhone Duo firsthand and bring updated apps to their users. The enthusiasm has been incredible, and we're excited to see the pace of updates continue to accelerate as more and more apps optimize for iPhone Duo.Apple said thousands of apps optimized for the iPhone Duo are being added to the App Store each day, with recent examples including Microsoft's Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint, and Word apps, along with the Etsy, Goodnotes, Halide Mark III, NBA, NHL, and Zoom apps. Other apps optimized for the device include Amazon Prime Video, Fantastical, Flighty, Instagram, MLB, Netflix, SmartGym, WhatsApp, YouTube, and more. There are too many to list. Apps optimized for the iPhone Duo have a "Made for iPhone Duo" badge in their App Store listings on the device, making them easy to identify. iOS 27.2 added Apple Pencil (USB-C) support to the iPhone Duo, enabling users to draw in apps like Procreate Pocket, take notes in Apple Notes, Fineliner, and TypeDraw, and mark up documents in apps like Preview on the device. On the other hand, with millions of apps available in the App Store, there are unsurprisingly many apps that are still not optimized for the iPhone Duo, with the following examples listed in alphabetical order: AMC Theaters, Amazon Fire TV, Apple Store, Best Buy, Bluesky, Delta, DoorDash, Duolingo, Fandango, FedEx, Goodreads, Google Docs, Google Home, Google Sheets, Google Slides, GrubHub, JetBlue, Libby, Microsoft Authenticator, Microsoft Teams, MTA, Nike, PayPal, PictureThis, Ring, Southwest, Spectrum TV, Starbucks, Steam, Uber Eats, UPS, USPS, Venmo, Verizon, Wells Fargo, Whole Foods, and YouTube Music. Apple said developers can easily optimize their apps for the iPhone Duo. Apps that use standard SwiftUI and UIKit components adapt automatically to each display, with controls moved to the status bar and multi-column support on the inner display. New APIs let developers optimize their apps for the device's various layouts and poses. Apple has hosted more than 50 in-person iPhone Duo app workshops in 19 cities worldwide, and there are online resources like the Apple Developer Forums. In the meantime, apps built with the iOS 27 SDK resize to fill most of the inner display on the iPhone Duo, but they avoid the status bar on the right edge. Apps built with the iOS 26 SDK or earlier run on the iPhone Duo, but appear in the center of the inner display, with lots of empty black space on the left and right sides of the apps. iPhone Duo app optimization has been a hotly debated topic on social media platforms, with some people pointing out apps that are not yet optimized and others saying the issue is overblown. It is clearly a mixed bag, with some apps optimized and some not. More apps are being updated by the day, though, so the situation is improving rapidly.Related Roundup: iPhone DuoTag: App StoreBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Early Black Friday Deals Kickoff With Steep Discounts on Apple Watch Ultras and More
Black Friday deals officially kicked off this week, with early savings on everything from Apple Watch Ultra models to Mac mini, Mac Studio, HomeView pre-orders, 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 Watch Ultra 4 What's the deal? Get $99 off Apple Watch Ultra 4 Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $99 OFFApple Watch Ultra 4 for $699.99 The Apple Watch Ultra 4 has dropped to $699.99 on Amazon, down from $799.00. This is a match of the all-time low price on the new Ultra 4, which just launched in September. Apple Watch Ultra 3 What's the deal? Get $250 off Apple Watch Ultra 3 Where can I get it? Best Buy Where can I find the original deal? Right here $250 OFFApple Watch Ultra 3 for $549.00 $250 OFFApple Watch Ultra 3 (Milanese Loop) for $649.00 Best Buy this week has a big collection of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models for $549.00, down from $799.00. This is a massive $250 discount on the previous-generation device, and it represents a new all-time low price on these models. You can find similar $250 discounts on the Milanese Loop models at Amazon. HomeView What's the deal? Get $9 off HomeView pre-orders Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $9 OFFHomeView for $289.99 Amazon's $9 pre-order discount on the HomeView has returned for the Space Gray color, allowing you to get the home hub for $289.99, down from $299.00. B&H Photo What's the deal? Shop sitewide savings on storage, audio, and more accessories Where can I get it? B&H Photo Where can I find the original deal? Right here SITEWIDE SALEB&H Photo Early Black Friday B&H Photo introduced its early Black Friday sale this week, with savings on storage accessories, home and portable audio devices, drones, cameras, Apple products, and more. Mac Mini and Mac Studio What's the deal? Get record low prices on Mac mini and Mac Studio Where can I get it? Amazon Where can I find the original deal? Right here $200 OFFM5 Max Mac Studio 36GB/512GB for $2,299.00 $120 OFFM6 Mac mini 16GB/256GB for $779.00 $150 OFFM6 Mac mini 16GB/512GB for $949.00 Apple's M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD is still on sale for $2,299.00, down from $2,499.00. Regarding the Mac mini, you can get the 16GB RAM/256GB SSD Mac mini for $779.00, down from $899.00, and the 16GB RAM/512GB SSD model for $949.00, down from $1,099.00. 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 during the holidays? You can 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 DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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The MacRumors Show: iOS 27.3 Looks Like a Huge Update
Apple's first 27.3 betas bring expanded Siri AI actions, a redesigned Health app, and new Fitness+ features, alongside conversation summaries on the Apple Watch. This week's episode of The MacRumors Show takes a closer look at the updates. Subscribe to The MacRumors Show YouTube channel for more videos ‌Siri‌ AI gains additional actions across Apple's apps, including unsubscribing from mailing lists, organizing files, and managing Safari tabs. In Weather, ‌Siri‌ can add saved locations and toggle severe weather or next-hour precipitation notifications. The additions extend the assistant's usefulness for everyday tasks, although the full range of supported requests can still be difficult to discover. A new developer preview also enables more flexible third-party integrations. Developers can supply custom actions and skills that help ‌Siri‌ coordinate multiple steps, improving its handling of more complicated requests. App Store submissions for these integrations are scheduled to open in the spring. Safari adds vertical tabs and Adaptive Dark Mode, allowing websites without their own dark appearance to adopt one automatically. The iPhone Duo also gains horizontal Reachability and a revised keyboard, making its wider outer display easier to operate with one hand. Apple Fitness+ gains Gym Strength, which creates personalized four-week plans based on available equipment and workout preferences. Short videos from Fitness+ trainers demonstrate proper form, extending the service beyond workouts that require following an entire video session. The initial beta's equipment selection and scheduling options nevertheless leave room for improvement, particularly for users whose routines vary from week to week. The redesigned Health app returns with Insights and Longevity sections, turning collected measurements into more accessible guidance and longer-term health assessments. iPhone Duo-style StandBy mode displays bring more customizable clocks, Calendar views, and Weather information to additional iPhones. Apple Music also gains enhanced transitions, concert recommendations, and Selfie Sing karaoke videos. On the Apple Watch, Live Rewind and Siri Recap introduce new ways to recover and summarize spoken information. Live Rewind provides a transcription of the preceding 15 seconds, while ‌Siri‌ Recap creates detailed conversation summaries that can be useful for meeting notes. Time- and location-based scheduling provides more control over when ‌Siri‌ Recap operates. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips. You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or other podcast apps. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your player. If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about Apple's newly announced OLED MacBook Pro, the iPad mini with A20 Pro, and M6 versions of the iMac and entry-level 14-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌. 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 familiar guests such as Tyler Stalman, Michael Fisher, 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, 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 email us at podcast@macrumors.com or head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27Tag: The MacRumors ShowRelated Forum: iOS 27This article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Best Buy's Black Friday Event Begins With Sitewide Savings on Apple, TVs, More
Early Black Friday sales are kicking off this week, with Best Buy joining in with deals that will last the next few weeks. Similar to other retailers, Best Buy's early Black Friday event includes sitewide savings on Apple products, headphones, TVs, monitors, video games, and more. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Best Buy. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. Best Buy's Black Friday Schedule Best Buy's early Black Friday sale begins today, and new doorbusters will go online every week in November. On November 19, the retailer's Black Friday sale will officially begin and run through November 28. We've broken down the schedule below: November 6: Early Black Friday deals + Doorbusters 11/19 through 11/28: Black Friday sale 11/29 through 11/30: Cyber Monday sale 12/18 through 12/24: Last-Minute Savings Event Best Buy's Early Black Friday Sale You'll find plenty of Apple devices on sale during this event, including MacBook Air, Apple Watch Ultra 3, iPhone Duo, and more. Of course, there are plenty of non-Apple products to shop as well, including the best prices of the year on select TVs and gaming laptops. SITEWIDE SALEBest Buy Early Black Friday Some of these deals will require a My Best Buy Plus or Total membership, which begin at $49.99 per year. With My Best Buy Plus you will get free two day shipping, exclusive discounts, and an extended 60-day return window on most products. Apple Apple Watch Ultra 3 - $549.00 ($250 off) 13-inch MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,349.00 ($250 off) 15-inch MacBook Air (16GB/1TB) - $1,549.00 ($250 off) iPhone Air (256GB Unlocked) - $919.99 ($180 off) Apple TV 4K - Double rewards for My Best Buy Plus/Total HomeView - Double rewards for My Best Buy Plus/Total iPhone Duo - Save up to $1,200 with qualified activation and trade-in TVs 65-inch Insignia LED 4K Fire TV - $299.99 ($150 off) 55-inch TCL Mini LED Smart TV - $479.99 ($320 off) 48-inch LG OLED 4K Smart TV - $599.99 ($600 off) 65-inch Samsung OLED 4K Smart TV - $899.99 ($1,200 off) 55-inch Hisense Mini LED Smart TV - $899.99 ($600 off) 55-inch LG evo AI 4K Smart TV - $999.99 ($1,000 off) 50-inch Sony BRAVIA 7 II 4K Google TV - $1,299.99 ($300 off) 65-inch Samsung OLED 4K Glare-Free TV - $1,399.99 ($1,300 off) 75-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $1,699.99 ($1,100 off) 75-inch Samsung The Frame Pro 4K TV - $1,999.99 ($800 off) Appliances GE High-Efficiency Top Load Washer - $579.99 ($185 off) Samsung High-Efficiency Smart Top Load Washer - $849.99 ($140 off) KitchenAid Dishwasher with ProDry System - $899.99 ($320 off) LG High-Efficiency Stackable Smart Front Load Washer - $929.99 ($370 off) GE Smart Top Load Washer and Smart Electric Dryer Bundle - $1,099.98 ($790 off) Frigidaire Counter-Depth French Door Refrigerator - $1,399.99 ($400 off) Samsung 4-Door French Door Smart Refrigerator - $2,199.99 ($860 off) GE 4-Door French Door Smart Refrigerator - $3,199.99 ($760 off) Bosch French Door Counter-Depth Smart Refrigerator - $3,599.99 ($400 off) 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 2026. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find during 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 DiscussionThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Releasing Yet Another Two New Products Next Week
Apple's massive wave of product launches will finally end next week, with its all-new HomeView smart home hub and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K set to be released on Friday, November 13 and no other major hardware releases expected for the remainder of the year. Since late August, Apple has announced more than 25 new devices and accessories in one of its busiest stretches ever.Related Roundups: Apple TV, Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now), HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater, HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto TechThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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MacBook Air Drops to Lowest Price in Months With Amazon's $250 Discount
Amazon today has the 16GB RAM/1TB SSD 13-inch MacBook Air for $1,349.00, down from $1,599.00, which is the lowest price we've seen this model go in months and the best post-hike price on the computer. It beats the previous low price by $50, and Amazon has this one on sale in three colors. 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. Colors on sale include Midnight, Sky Blue, and Starlight, and each has an estimated delivery date around November 7-8 for free options. If you're shopping for accessories to pair with a new MacBook, check out our post on the best early Black Friday accessory discounts, with savings on headphones, chargers, cases, and more. $250 OFF13-inch MacBook Air for $1,349.00 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 during the holidays? You can 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 DealsThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Rumored to Drop the iPhone's Action Button Next Year
Apple plans to merge the iPhone's Action button with the Camera Control starting next year, according to the leaker known as "Instant Digital." In a new post on Weibo, the leaker claimed that a single press of the combined button would open the camera, while a long press would trigger the function assigned to the Action button. They explicitly clarified that the dedicated Action button would disappear, while the Camera Control button would remain. The proposed arrangement seems plausible given how the two features already work. The Action button predates the Camera Control and requires a long press to activate its assigned function, while a single press of the Camera Control opens the camera. Combining them in the way described would therefore preserve both familiar interactions, with the customizable action simply moving to a different location on the device. A long press of Camera Control currently opens Visual Intelligence, but that feature has since been integrated directly into the Camera app as Siri mode in iOS 27. That integration could give Apple room to reassign the gesture while keeping Visual Intelligence accessible through the Camera app. It is notable that the iPhone Duo also lacks an Action button, despite retaining Camera Control. Its omission provides a precedent for an iPhone without the separate control and could hint at a broader change in the future. The Camera Control received a mixed reception when it debuted on the iPhone 16, with some reviewers criticizing its usefulness, complexity, and ergonomics, making further refinement seem plausible. Combining it with the Action button could give the control a clearer sense of purpose. Removing a separate button could also simplify manufacturing and reduce the potential for users to confuse the Action button with the adjacent volume buttons. Apple was previously rumored to be working on a simplified Camera Control design for the iPhone 18 lineup, but that change did not materialize. Instant Digital claimed Apple would remove the capacitive sensing layer and rely on pressure sensing to reduce costs while retaining its functions. The ‌iPhone 16‌'s Camera Control button. The latest rumor raises the possibility that a redesign is still in development, potentially as part of a broader rethink that incorporates the Action button's functionality, although it remains unclear whether the two claims describe related plans. Apple introduced the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro in 2023 as a replacement for the longstanding Ring/Silent switch. It can be assigned to functions such as Silent mode, Focus, the flashlight, Shortcuts, and more. The rumored combined control would retain a dedicated way to trigger those actions while reducing the number of physical buttons. Instant Digital said that the change will take place starting with new iPhone models released in the second half of 2027. The claimed timing would presumably coincide with the launch of Apple's 20th-anniversary iPhone models in the fall of next year. Apple's naming plans remain unclear, so the devices could be called the "iPhone 19 Pro," "iPhone 20 Pro," or something else.Tags: 20th-Anniversary iPhone, Action Button, Camera Control, Instant DigitalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's Extended Return Policy Now in Effect for 2026 Holiday Season
Apple's extended return policy went into effect today for the 2026 holiday shopping season. The policy applies to most products sold by Apple online and in its stores, with a few exceptions, including some carrier-financed iPhones and iPads. In the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and many other countries, most products purchased between November 6 and December 25 of this year may be returned through January 8, 2027, according to Apple's website. All purchases made after December 25 in those countries are subject to Apple's standard 14-day return policy (15 days in Canada). In some countries, such as Mexico, Italy, Spain, and Japan, the return window is slightly longer. Apple says eligible products purchased in those countries between November 6 and January 6, 2027 may be returned through January 20, 2027. Apple has also updated its online store with holiday theming and gift recommendations.Tag: Apple StoreThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Music Classical Updated With New Icon and Refreshed Design
Apple today released Apple Music Classical version 4.1, with a new black-and-white app icon and an updated interface. The redesigned icon retains the app's treble clef, but now rendered in shaded black against a white background. The change brings ‌Apple Music‌ Classical in line with ‌Apple Music‌'s new visual identity, which Apple introduced last month, replacing its familiar red branding with a monochrome appearance. The new version of the app also features blue accents for selected tabs, playback buttons, and links, instead of the previous red ones. Apple has not detailed the visual changes in its release notes, which state only that the update contains "stability and performance enhancements." ‌Apple Music‌ Classical is included with ‌Apple Music‌ subscriptions at no additional cost. The app offers search tailored to classical recordings, composer biographies, album booklets, time-synced listening guides, and curated stations. Version 4.1 is available now on the App Store for the iPhone and iPad, requiring iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 or later.Tags: Apple Music, Apple Music ClassicalThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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OLED iPad Mini, M6 iMac, and New MacBook Pros Available From Today
From today, Apple's new iPad mini with an OLED display, M6 iMac, and its latest MacBook Pro models are available to buy from Apple's online store and in the Apple Store app, with the first pre-orders also arriving to customers today and both devices reaching Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers. OLED iPad Mini The eighth-generation iPad mini is Apple's smallest tablet with an OLED display. The 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR display offers up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 1-nit minimum brightness, with a nano-texture glass option on 256GB and 512GB models for the first time. The device is powered by Apple's A20 Pro chip and the N1 wireless chip, enabling Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. At 5.4mm thin and 255 grams, it's the lightest iPad Apple has made. It's also the first iPad with an IP67 water and dust resistance rating, aided by a new Acoustic Display that produces sound through the screen itself, so there are no speaker holes in the enclosure. A 12MP Center Stage front camera is now located on the landscape side for video calls, and the device supports Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C). The display is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate with no ProMotion, which has been the main point of criticism in early reviews. In the United States, the new iPad mini starts at $699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model. The 256GB and 512GB configurations are priced at $799 and $999, with nano-texture glass adding $100 on those models, while Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at $849. Education pricing starts at $649. M6 iMac Meanwhile, the new iMac is the first update to Apple's all-in-one since the M4 model. The M6 chip brings up to a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, with Apple claiming up to 2x faster graphics than the previous generation, alongside Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and an optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port on the power adapter. The iMac with M6 starts at $1,499 for the model with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, while the version with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU starts at $1,699. Education pricing starts at $1,449. Latest MacBook Pro Models Also launching today are the new MacBook Pro models. The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 starts at $1,999 and features a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, alongside Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 via Apple's N1 wireless chip. The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touchscreen PROLED XDR displays are also available, starting at $2,899 and $3,399, respectively. Powered by M5 Pro or M5 Max chips, the touchscreen models replace the notch with a Dynamic Island and offer up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness for both SDR and HDR content. Apple's online checkout system indicates the base 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen MacBook Pro models in Space Black and Silver currently ship in 2-3 weeks, so anyone who wants a base configuration is likely to have more luck visiting their local Apple Store. For a full rundown of everything new, see our iPad mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro roundups.Related Roundups: iMac, iPad mini, MacBook ProTag: OLEDBuyer's Guide: iMac (Buy Now), iPad Mini (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: iMac, iPad, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Surveys iPhone Duo Buyers About Crease and Camera
Apple is sending email surveys to some iPhone Duo buyers to get feedback on display size, crease, under-display camera, and other features. The first question asks why the buyer chose the ‌iPhone Duo‌ now, with answers like "I wanted to try Apple's first foldable," "It was an impulse purchase," and "I expect smartphone prices to increase." Other questions ask about the size of the ‌iPhone Duo‌'s display when it's closed, how visible the crease is, whether the under-display camera is distracting, and the camera's image quality. The final question is open-ended and asks what the buyer would add or change about the ‌iPhone Duo‌. View all 6 photos in the full article → It's been about two weeks since the ‌iPhone Duo‌ launched, and it's not too unusual for Apple to conduct surveys following a new product's debut. Some of the questions are about ‌iPhone Duo‌ compromises compared to standard iPhone models. The Duo's outer display is 5.4 inches, making it about the same size as the discontinued iPhone mini line. The inner display's under-screen camera is limited to 4MP, and it was one of the main complaints in reviews. The survey does not ask about Touch ID, the experience of using unoptimized apps, or the display cracks some users have reported, all of which are also top Duo complaints, (Thanks, Willy!)Related Roundup: iPhone DuoBuyer's Guide: iPhone Duo (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPhoneThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's First Touchscreen Mac is Now Arriving to Customers
It's Friday, November 6 in Australia and New Zealand, which means customers who preordered a PROLED touchscreen MacBook Pro, OLED iPad mini, M6 ‌MacBook Pro‌, or M6 iMac are now starting to receive their devices. People will soon be sharing photos and first impressions of the new products on the MacRumors forums, Reddit, Instagram, and other platforms, giving us a first look at what real-world users think of the ‌OLED‌ upgrade for the ‌iPad mini‌ and the PROLED and touchscreen update for the ‌MacBook Pro‌. Apple's new high-end ‌MacBook Pro‌ models come with M5 Pro or M5 Max, and the major change is the display. It's touch-enabled and is the first Mac with an ‌OLED‌ display. The design has been updated, so the new machines are thinner and lighter than the mini-LED models, which Apple is still selling. Apple also brought back the glowing Apple logo, and replaced the notch with a Dynamic Island. Pricing on the PROLED ‌MacBook Pro‌ starts at $2,899 for the 14-inch model and $3,399 for the 16-inch model. The ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad mini‌ is Apple's first smaller-screened iPad to get ‌OLED‌, and it's also the most affordable ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad‌. It's almost a millimeter thinner than the prior version and has an Acoustic Display that does away with speaker holes. Without them, the enclosure is sealed, making it the first ‌iPad‌ with a water and dust resistance rating (IP67). It uses Apple's A20 Pro chip. The ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad mini‌ starts at $699. The 14-inch entry-level ‌MacBook Pro‌ and 24-inch ‌iMac‌ got little in the way of updates beyond an M6 chip. The ‌MacBook Pro‌ is priced starting at $1,999, and the ‌iMac‌ starts at $1,499. Australia is the first country where customers can buy one of the new products in an Apple retail location. Online orders of the PROLED ‌MacBook Pro‌ don't ship until late November or early December, so it's possible in-store stock will be limited. The ‌OLED‌ ‌iPad mini‌, 14-inch ‌MacBook Pro‌, and ‌iMac‌ should be readily available. After Australia and New Zealand, sales and deliveries of the new Macs and ‌iPad mini‌ will begin in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and finally, North America.Related Roundups: iMac, iPad mini, MacBook ProTag: Touchscreen MacBuyer's Guide: iMac (Buy Now), iPad Mini (Buy Now), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: iMac, iPad, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Claude Gets Personal Finance Feature With Bank Account Linking
Anthropic today added Personal Finance to Claude, allowing users to connect their bank and card accounts for analysis. Claude has read-only access to accounts, and there is no option for it to move, manage, or invest money. Anthropic says Claude gives answers in everyday language and can explain unfamiliar financial terms. The feature can track spending across categories, upcoming bills, and out-of-the-ordinary purchases. It can look for unexpected fees, increasing bills, and subscriptions, plus it can create charts, calendars, and dashboards. Financial accounts are connected to Claude through the Plaid service, so Claude does not see bank passwords. Claude has access to the bank name, account name and type, balances and credit limits, and up to two years of transactions for bank accounts. Personal Finance chats are not used for model training and are not added to Claude's shared memory. OpenAI added a similar finance feature to ChatGPT back in May. Personal Finance is rolling out in beta on the Pro, Max, and Ultra plans in the United States.Tag: AnthropicThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Arcade Adds Crossy Road Rush and NBA 2K27
Apple today added several new games to Apple Arcade, including Crossy Road Rush, NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition, Kami 2+, and Food Stylist - Design Game+. Crossy Road Rush is the latest game in the popular Crossy Road series. Players will make their way across an island obstacle course and unlock fun characters. The game supports up to four players in local or online multiplayer, as well as solo play. NBA 2K27 adds the WNBA, which is a first for the Arcade Edition. The game has all 15 WNBA teams and 180 active players, though they're limited to Quick Match and Blacktop modes. The new edition also has faster, deeper progression for the MyCAREER journey and a refreshed Neighborhood. Kami 2+ is a puzzle game where players fold colorful paper patterns, and Food Stylist lets players create virtual dishes and tablescapes inspired by cuisines around the world. Apple Arcade is Apple's subscription gaming service, priced at $6.99 per month. Up to six family members can share a subscription, and there are no ads or in-app purchases. Tag: Apple ArcadeThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple's New HomeView Smart Home Hub: Here's How Much RAM It Has
MacRumors has confirmed that the A18 chip in Apple's new HomeView smart home hub is paired with 8GB of RAM. This is not very surprising given the A18 chip also has 8GB of RAM in all iPhone 16 models and the MacBook Neo, but Apple does not list this information in the HomeView's tech specs, so it is worth documenting.Related Roundup: Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto TechThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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iPad Mini vs. iPad Air Buyer's Guide: Now Just $50 Apart
Apple refreshed both the iPad mini and iPad Air this year, but the choice is now less straightforward and there is just a $50 price difference between them, so which should you choose? The eighth-generation ‌iPad Air‌ arrived in March with the M4 chip, 12GB of unified memory, Apple's N1 wireless chip, and the C1X modem on cellular models. It remains available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes. Following Apple's June price increases, the two size options now start at $749 and $949, respectively. In October, Apple announced the eighth-generation ‌iPad mini‌, introducing a larger 8.5-inch display with OLED technology, a thinner and lighter design, the A20 chip, an optional nano-texture finish, a landscape front camera, and more. The changes give Apple's smallest tablet several advantages over the ‌iPad Air‌, even as the Air retains a larger screen and support for Apple's Magic Keyboard. Both devices offer Touch ID in the top button, Apple Pencil Pro and ‌Apple Pencil‌ (USB-C) support, ‌Apple Pencil‌ hover, landscape 12MP Center Stage front cameras with ƒ/2.0 apertures, Apple's N1 wireless chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread networking technology, and USB-C ports with transfer speeds of up to 10Gb/s. The new ‌iPad mini‌ also features 12GB of unified memory, matching the Air. Advertised battery life is the same, with up to 10 hours of web browsing over Wi-Fi or watching video, or up to nine hours of web browsing over cellular. Despite the ‌iPad mini‌'s move to ‌OLED‌, neither model offers ProMotion. Our guide helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two iPads is best for you. ‌iPad mini‌ (eighth generation, 2026) ‌iPad Air‌ (eighth generation, 2026) 8.5-inch display 11-inch or 13-inch display 2316-by-1512 resolution 11-inch: 2360-by-1640 resolution 13-inch: 2732-by-2048 resolution 326 ppi 264 ppi Super Retina XDR ‌OLED‌ display with 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio Liquid Retina display with LED backlighting and IPS technology 600 nits maximum SDR and full-screen HDR brightness; 1,200 nits peak HDR brightness and 1 nit minimum brightness 11-inch: 500 nits maximum SDR brightness 13-inch: 600 nits maximum SDR brightness Optional nano-texture display glass on 256GB and 512GB models for an additional $100, supplied with a polishing cloth A20 Pro chip M4 chip 128GB and 256GB: 5-core CPU with 2 super cores and 3 efficiency cores 512GB: 6-core CPU with 2 super cores and 4 efficiency cores 8-core CPU with 3 performance cores and 5 efficiency cores 7-core GPU with dedicated Neural Accelerators 9-core GPU 128GB and 256GB: 16-core Neural Engine 512GB: Dual 16-core Neural Engine, totaling 32 cores 16-core Neural Engine 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth 120 GB/s memory bandwidth Volume buttons on top Volume buttons on right side Acoustic Display audio system with display-coupled woofers and concealed tweeters Landscape stereo speakers IP67 water and dust resistance, rated for a maximum depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes Adaptive True Tone rear flash Apple C2 modem (cellular models) Apple C1X modem (cellular models) U.S. cellular model (A3596) supports LTE band 106 U.S. cellular models (A3460) and (A3462) do not support LTE band 106 UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ cellular support UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA cellular support Supports one external display at up to 4K resolution at 60Hz, with extended external display mode Supports one external display at up to 6K resolution at 60Hz, with extended external display mode Compatible with Bluetooth keyboards Smart Connector for compatible keyboard accessories, including Apple's Magic Keyboard 18.9Wh battery 11-inch: 28.93Wh battery 13-inch: 36.59Wh battery Fast charging up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 35W or higher USB-C power adapter 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of storage Available in Midnight and Starlight Available in Space Gray, Starlight, Purple, and Blue Starts at $699 (Wi-Fi) or $849 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 11-inch: Starts at $749 (Wi-Fi) or $899 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 13-inch: Starts at $949 (Wi-Fi) or $1,099 (Wi-Fi + Cellular) Beyond their features, the physical differences between the two devices are substantial. The ‌iPad mini‌ is thinner and weighs almost half as much as the 11-inch ‌iPad Air‌, making it easier to hold for extended periods and carry in a small bag. The ‌iPad Air‌'s larger dimensions accommodate a more spacious display, but even the smaller model represents a noticeable step up in size and weight: ‌iPad mini‌ 11-inch ‌iPad Air‌ 13-inch ‌iPad Air‌ Height 7.69 inches (195.3 mm) 9.74 inches (247.6 mm) 11.04 inches (280.6 mm) Width 5.22 inches (132.6 mm) 7.02 inches (178.5 mm) 8.46 inches (214.9 mm) Thickness 0.21 inch (5.4 mm) 0.24 inch (6.1 mm) 0.24 inch (6.1 mm) Weight (Wi-Fi) 0.56 pound (255 grams) 1.02 pounds (464 grams) 1.36 pounds (616 grams) Weight (Wi-Fi + Cellular) 0.58 pound (263 grams) 1.03 pounds (465 grams) 1.36 pounds (617 grams) The latest ‌iPad mini‌ changes the balance between these two devices. The ‌iPad Air‌ retains the core design introduced in 2020, while the ‌iPad mini‌ has just received a substantial redesign with an ‌OLED‌ display, a thinner and lighter enclosure, and several features unavailable on the Air. With the mini also costing $50 less, the current ‌iPad Air‌ is harder to recommend unless you specifically need its larger workspace and keyboard support and cannot wait for its successor. For most buyers looking for a handheld tablet to complement a laptop or desktop computer, the ‌iPad mini‌ is now the more compelling choice. Its portability advantage is substantial: the Wi-Fi model weighs 255 grams, compared with 464 grams for the 11-inch Air, and its smaller footprint makes it much easier to hold and carry. Combined with its ‌OLED‌ display, water and dust resistance, and fast charging, this makes it particularly well suited to reading, watching videos, playing handheld games, and taking notes on the go. The ‌iPad Air‌ remains the better choice for productivity. Even the 11-inch model provides considerably more screen space for documents, drawing, and working across multiple apps. Support for Apple's Magic Keyboard makes the ‌iPad Air‌ a much more practical potential laptop replacement. The ‌iPad mini‌ has ample processing power for many of the same tasks and supports Bluetooth keyboards, but its smaller display and lack of an equivalent integrated keyboard accessory make it less suitable as a productivity device. These are meaningful reasons to choose the ‌iPad Air‌ if you need a tablet immediately. The 11-inch model's $50 premium buys a larger workspace and keyboard support, although the Magic Keyboard costs extra and whether the combination can replace your laptop depends on your apps and workflows being supported by iPadOS. Its older design does not diminish that clear utility, but buying one now means accepting an LCD display and missing several of the ‌iPad mini‌'s newer features. The 13-inch ‌iPad Air‌ provides the clearest distinction from the ‌iPad mini‌, with substantially more room for side-by-side documents, drawing, and multitasking. Its $250 premium over the base ‌iPad mini‌ is worth considering if you regularly need that added display area, although its larger dimensions and weight make it much less convenient for handheld use. The 11-inch Air offers a more portable balance for switching between tablet and keyboard use, but neither approaches the ‌iPad mini‌'s ease of carrying and holding. For prospective ‌iPad Air‌ buyers who do not need a new device immediately, we recommend waiting. A new ‌iPad Air‌ with an ‌OLED‌ display is expected in the first half of 2027. This would address one of the current ‌iPad Air‌'s most significant disadvantages compared with the ‌iPad mini‌, likely along with other new features to bring it up to par. With the ‌iPad mini‌ newly refreshed and a consequential ‌iPad Air‌ update expected in the not-too-distant future, postponing a nonessential ‌iPad Air‌ purchase is the more sensible choice.Related Roundups: iPad Air , iPad miniBuyer's Guide: iPad Air (Neutral), iPad Mini (Buy Now)Related Forum: iPadThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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First iOS 27.3 and macOS Golden Gate 27.3 Public Betas Now Available
Apple today seeded the first betas of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS Golden Gate 27.3, tvOS 27.3, and watchOS 27.3. The new software comes two days after Apple released the betas for developers. iOS 27.3 is a major update that adds a Vertical Tabs layout option and Adaptive Dark Mode for Safari. Siri AI can do more in and across Apple's apps, and developers are now able to create actions for ‌Siri‌ to carry out. The redesigned Health app is now available with custom Insights and Longevity information, and the iPhone Duo supports Reachability. There's a new Selfie Sing feature in Apple Music, plus changes to StandBy on non-Duo iPhones. A full list of what's new in the beta can be found in our guide. On the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, Audio Intelligence features Live Rewind and ‌Siri‌ Recap are available for testing. Live Rewind creates a transcript of the last 15 seconds of speech, and ‌Siri‌ Recap offers a high-level summary of conversations throughout the day. ‌macOS Golden Gate‌ 27.3 has the same Safari features, and it brings Live Activities to Macs without a Dynamic Island. To get the new betas, you can sign up on Apple's beta testing website. After you're signed up, the betas can be installed through the Software Update section in the Settings app on each device. We're expecting all of Apple's updates to launch in December.Related Roundups: iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden GateRelated Forums: iOS 27, macOS Golden GateThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Apple Announces a New Mac Sales Record
On an earnings call earlier this week, Apple CEO John Ternus announced that the company sold more Macs in its 2026 fiscal year than any previous fiscal year. "We have never sold more Macs in a fiscal year than we did this time, which is a truly remarkable testament to these incredible products," he said. This record is all the more impressive given that several Mac models have faced supply constraints this year. Apple's CFO Kevan Parekh said Mac sales have been driven by the popularity of the MacBook Neo and MacBook Pro lately.Related Roundups: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProTag: John TernusBuyer's Guide: MacBook Neo (Neutral), MacBook Pro (Buy Now)Related Forums: MacBook Neo, MacBook ProThis article, "" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums

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Offer your subscriptions to businesses and schools
Starting today, organizations and educational institutions can purchase subscriptions to apps in volume with multiseat purchasing. This makes it easy for organizations that use Apple Business or Apple School Manager to discover and purchase your auto-renewable subscription. Organizations can purchase the seats they need through a single Apple In-App Purchase, then assign and manage those seats using their existing device management tools. Organizations can also add and remove seats at any time depending on their needs.Multiseat purchasing for subscriptions is enabled by default in App Store Connect, unless you’ve previously adjusted this setting. This makes your subscription available for purchase through Apple Business, Apple School Manager, and the App Store. You can change these availability options at any time.Note about multiseat purchasing and groups Multiseat purchasing in App Store Connect also supports subscriptions for groups. Beginning October 28, 2026, you can configure and test your group purchases in your Sandbox Apple Account to prepare for launch. This winter, group purchases will be available on the App Store, letting people buy multiple seats for your subscription and invite others to access it.Manage purchase options for an auto-renewable subscription App Store Connect API: Configuring multiseat subscriptions for organizationsOffer subscriptions to groups and organizations

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Updated Apple Developer Program License Agreement now available
The Apple Developer Program License Agreement has been revised to support new features and updated policies, and to provide clarification. Please review the changes below and sign in to your account to accept the updated terms. Section 3.2: Updated security and related requirements for using Apple’s software and services. Definitions, Section 3.3.8(j): Specified terms for use of the Live Assistance API. Definitions, Section 3.3.8(k): Specified terms for use of the App Replacement Entitlement. Definitions, Definitions, Sections 6.4, 6.4.1, 6.4.2: Specified terms for iOS app widgets on Apple HomeView and availability of iOS apps for CarPlay on Apple HomeView. Schedule 2, Sections 1.1(b), 1.2(d)(iv), 3.1, 3.8(c): Specified terms for offering multiple seats for a subscription through Group Purchases. Schedule 3, Sections 1.1(b), 1.2(d)(iii), 3.1, 3.8(a), 3.8(c): Specified terms for offering subscriptions to Apple Business and Apple School Manager organizations through Volume Purchasing. Schedule 2, Section 3.3(a); Schedule 3, Section 3.3(a): Specifies that Apple will report legally required information such as tax, sales, and contact details to tax authorities. Schedule 2, Section 3.3(b); Schedule 3, Section 3.3(b): Restricts the use of any customer tax information shared by Apple with developers to only those purposes mandated by law. Translations of the updated agreement will be available on the Apple Developer website within one month.

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Hello Developer: October 2026
In this edition: Get tips on submitting your iPhone Duo app. Sign up for new iPhone Duo Group Labs. Join us for a new developer event on speed and efficiency. Explore localized documentation. Browse new App Store creative assets. Read now

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Redesigned Health app expands language support
Apple announced expanded language support for the redesigned Health app, bringing personalized health insights to millions of people worldwide.

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Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Apple today introduced the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display featuring breakthrough tandem OLED technology.

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Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
Apple today announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6, delivering more performance, powerful on-device AI capabilities, and faster connectivity.

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Apple unveils new iMac with M6
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Apple Creator Studio adds powerful new AI features and even more creative tools
Apple introduces updates to Apple Creator Studio, the collection of creative apps designed to put studio-grade tools into the hands of creators.

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Siri AI is available in more languages starting today
With the 27.2 software updates released today, Siri AI is expanding to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
Apple unveils the all-new iPad mini, featuring an OLED display in a thinner design, a leap in performance with A20 Pro, and water and dust resistance.

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iPhone Duo arrives at Apple Store locations worldwide
On Friday, October 23, the highly anticipated iPhone Duo made its debut at Apple Store locations worldwide.

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Formula 1® United States Grand Prix™ streams live on Apple TV this weekend
Formula 1® returns to the U.S. this weekend with the United States Grand Prix™, streaming in the U.S. exclusively on Apple TV.

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Developers bring incredible new app experiences to iPhone Duo
Starting this Friday, iPhone Duo users can discover amazing apps and games optimized for the first foldable iPhone.

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Apple unveils the 2026 Designers of Tomorrow
Apple’s Designers of Tomorrow showcase returns to spotlight the best in emerging talent, this time focusing on the theme of presence.

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Apple announces American Manufacturing Program partners for latest iPhone lineup
Apple announced new and expanded partnerships with American companies that are supplying critical materials and components for iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.

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Bünyamin Aydın’s new collection, “From Earth to Sky,” soars with iPad Pro
Bünyamin Aydın brought together Turkish heritage, rock influences, and futurism for a landmark fashion show in Cappadocia shot on iPhone 18 Pro Max.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home
Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K, supercharged by Siri AI
Apple today announced the next generation of Apple TV 4K, delivering its most immersive home theater experience yet.

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Apple announces the next generation of HomePod mini
Apple today announced HomePod mini 2, featuring Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and enhanced audio experiences.

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Network Performance Issues in Chicago
Nov 7, 05:12 UTCResolved - Between 04:55-05:12 UTC 7th Dec Cloudflare experienced issues with network performance in Chicago.

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Scheduled maintenance for Block storage switches – AP-West (Mumbai)
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 12, 11:00 - 15:00 UTC Nov 7, 00:54 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing maintenance on our Block Storage switches in Mumbai on Thursday, November 12th at 11:00 UTC for a duration of 4 hours. Because of our redundant switching infrastructure, we do not expect any downtime during this maintenance. However, a brief period of packet loss or increased latency may be observed.

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Scheduled maintenance for Block storage switches – AP-West (Mumbai)
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 16, 11:00 - 19:00 UTC Nov 7, 00:56 UTC Scheduled - We will be performing maintenance on our Block Storage switches in Mumbai on Thursday, November 16th at 11:00 UTC for a duration of 8 hours. Because of our redundant switching infrastructure, we do not expect any downtime during this maintenance. However, a brief period of packet loss or increased latency may be observed.

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Spectrum Availability Issue in Phoenix
Nov 7, 00:59 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare is investigating issues with Spectrum in Phoenix. This may be impacting the availability of existing Spectrum applications. We are working to understand the full impact and mitigate this problem. More updates to follow shortly.

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Brazil SMS Carrier Maintenance – TIM
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 16, 22:00 - 23:00 PST Nov 6, 14:47 PST Scheduled - The TIM network in Brazil is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 November 2026 at 22:00 PST until 16 November 2026 at 23:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from TIM Brazil handsets when sending via alphanumeric and short codes senders.

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United States and Canada Twilio SMS and MMS Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 9, 20:00 PST  -  Dec 10, 00:00 PST Nov 6, 10:26 PST Scheduled - Twilio is conducting a planned maintenance from 09 December 2026 at 20:00 PST until 10 December 2026 at 00:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays or failures delivering SMS and MMS to and from United States and Canada handsets when sending via subset of long codes, short codes and toll free numbers.

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United States and Canada Twilio SMS and MMS Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 2, 20:00 PST  -  Dec 3, 00:00 PST Nov 6, 10:26 PST Scheduled - Twilio is conducting a planned maintenance from 02 December 2026 at 20:00 PST until 03 December 2026 at 00:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays or failures delivering SMS and MMS to and from United States and Canada handsets when sending via subset of long codes, short codes and toll free numbers.

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United States and Canada Twilio SMS and MMS Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 16, 20:00 PST  -  Dec 17, 00:00 PST Nov 6, 10:27 PST Scheduled - Twilio is conducting a planned maintenance from 16 December 2026 at 20:00 PST until 17 December 2026 at 00:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays or failures delivering SMS and MMS to and from United States and Canada handsets when sending via subset of long codes, short codes and toll free numbers.

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United States and Canada Twilio SMS and MMS Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Dec 22, 20:00 PST  -  Dec 23, 00:00 PST Nov 6, 10:27 PST Scheduled - Twilio is conducting a planned maintenance from 22 December 2026 at 20:00 PST until 23 December 2026 at 00:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays or failures delivering SMS and MMS to and from United States and Canada handsets when sending via subset of long codes, short codes and toll free numbers.

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Fedramp Customers have Delayed Purges
Nov 6, 17:47 UTCInvestigating - Cloudflare has identified a bug with our purge pipeline impacting fedramp customers. Stale content may be served until expired. Non-fedramp customers are not impacted.

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SYD (Sydney) on 2026-11-10
Nov 6, 15:55 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SYD (Sydney) datacenter on 2026-11-10 between 14:00 and 20:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.

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VIE (Vienna) on 2026-11-10
Nov 6, 16:00 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in VIE (Vienna) datacenter on 2026-11-10 between 01:00 and 07:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.

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SYD (Sydney) on 2026-11-09
Nov 6, 15:55 UTCScheduled - We will be performing scheduled maintenance in SYD (Sydney) datacenter on 2026-11-09 between 14:00 and 20:00 UTC. Traffic might be re-routed from this location, hence there is a possibility of a slight increase in latency during this maintenance window for end-users in the affected region. For PNI / CNI customers connecting with us in this location, please make sure you are expecting this traffic to fail over elsewhere during this maintenance window as network interfaces in this datacentre may become temporarily unavailable.

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Multiple Destination SMS and MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 10, 20:00 PST  -  Nov 11, 03:00 PST Nov 6, 05:50 PST Scheduled - Our SMS and MMS carrier partner in the United States and Canada is conducting a planned maintenance from 10 November 2026 at 20:00 PST until 11 November 2026 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from handsets via subset of United States and Canada long codes.

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Indonesia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Indosat
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 23, 09:00 - 14:00 PST Nov 6, 05:49 PST Scheduled - The Indosat network in Indonesia is conducting a planned maintenance from 23 November 2026 at 09:00 PST until 23 November 2026 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Indosat Indonesia handsets.

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Multiple Destination SMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 21, 08:00 - 12:00 PST Nov 6, 05:51 PST Scheduled - Our SMS carrier partner in Taiwan and Hong Kong is conducting a planned maintenance from 21 November 2026 at 08:00 PST until 21 November 2026 at 12:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to and from handsets.

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Indonesia SMS Carrier Maintenance – Indosat
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 19, 09:00 - 14:00 PST Nov 6, 05:49 PST Scheduled - The Indosat network in Indonesia is conducting a planned maintenance from 19 November 2026 at 09:00 PST until 19 November 2026 at 14:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS to Indosat Indonesia handsets.

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US SMS and MMS Carrier Maintenance – Small US Carriers
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 12, 20:00 - 22:00 PST Nov 6, 05:49 PST Scheduled - A subset of small networks in the US are conducting a planned maintenance from 12 November 2026 at 20:00 PST until 12 November 2026 at 22:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to small US carriers handsets.

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Multiple Destination SMS and MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 11, 20:00 PST  -  Nov 12, 03:00 PST Nov 6, 05:49 PST Scheduled - Our SMS and MMS carrier partner in the United States and Canada is conducting a planned maintenance from 11 November 2026 at 20:00 PST until 12 November 2026 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from handsets via subset of United States and Canada long codes.

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Multiple Destination SMS and MMS Carrier Partner Maintenance
THIS IS A SCHEDULED EVENT Nov 12, 20:00 PST  -  Nov 13, 03:00 PST Nov 6, 05:50 PST Scheduled - Our SMS and MMS carrier partner in the United States and Canada is conducting a planned maintenance from 12 November 2026 at 20:00 PST until 13 November 2026 at 03:00 PST. During the maintenance window, there could be intermittent delays delivering SMS and MMS to and from handsets via subset of United States and Canada long codes.

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Refurbished Apple Deals at eBay: Extra 20% off + free shipping
Through November 8, eBay is taking 20% off refurbished Apple products with promo code "SAVE20TECH". The mix covers iPhones, iPads, Apple Watch, AirPods 4, and Apple Pencil, with many listings showing free shipping. Coupon ends November 8. Shop Now at eBay Features Certified Refurbished Apple iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Apple Pencil Free shipping shown on listed items Refurbished iPhones range from iPhone 8 to iPhone 17 Pro Max Includes M1 MacBook Air laptops and iPad Pro & iPad mini tablets Select listings include a warranty

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Best Buy Early Black Friday Apple MacBook Air M5 Deals: Up to $250 off + free shipping
Best Buy’s Early Black Friday doorbuster deal takes up to $250 off Apple MacBook Air M5 laptops, with the 13″ model starting at $1,099 (around $40 less than you’d pay at Amazon for that model). The M5 Air doubled base storage from the M4’s 256GB and swapped Wi-Fi 6E for Wi-Fi 7, while the M5 […]

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Zagg Rugged Book Keyboard Case for iPad Pro 11-inch for $104 + free shipping
Built for anyone who uses an iPad Pro as a laptop substitute, this case adds a detachable keyboard and rugged protection against drops, and it's currently $46 off the $150 list price at Amazon. Buy Now at Amazon Features 6.6-foot drop protection Backlit laptop-style keys Simultaneous multi-device pairing Detachable keyboard for versatile viewing Precise fit for iPad Pro 11 M5

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Certified Refurb Unlocked Apple iPad 9th Generation 64GB 10.2″ Wi-Fi + Cellular Tablet for $190 + free shipping
At Best Buy, this Geek Squad Certified Refurbished Apple iPad 9th Generation drops to $190 in the Black Friday Deal, down from $460. My Best Buy members get free shipping on all orders (it's free to join). Offer ends November 6 at 12:59 AM ET. Buy Now at Best Buy

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Open-Box Apple MacBook Air M5 13.6″ Laptop (2026) for $1,169 + free shipping
Using promo code "NICEFIND10" at eBay, this open-box MacBook Air drops to $1,169. You'd pay $230 more for a factory-sealed build today at Amazon, so this is a good price.This is a Certified Open Box unit that includes a 1-year Allstate Protection Plans warranty and 30-day free returns. Shipping is free and the coupon ends December 31. Buy Now at eBay

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Metapen Air8 Pro Stylus Pen for iPad for $16 + free shipping w/ Prime
Update: The price has changed to $15.99 since this was originally published.Designed as a budget-friendly alternative to the Apple Pencil, this stylus suits iPad users who want basic palm-rejection and tilt sensitivity without the premium price tag. At $15.98, it's only a penny below the $15.99 list price, so you're essentially paying full price. Buy Now at Amazon Features Paper-like Air-Flex tip for quiet, scratch-free writing 20-hour battery life with 45-minute fast charge No Bluetooth pairing required Ultra-light 10g design prevents hand fatigue Built-in palm rejection for uninterrupted writing

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K63LL/A – $2,379.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K63LL/A $2,379.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 24GB unified memory 2TB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K64LL/A – $1,869.00
Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – G1K64LL/A $1,869.00 Originally released October 2024 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 32GB unified memory 512GB SSD 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View Four Thunderbolt 4 ports Gigabit Ethernet Product page on the Apple Store…

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, Nano-texture glass – Pink – G1K61LL/A – $2,289.00
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Apple Mac mini M6 Desktop Computer for $779 + free shipping
This Mac mini with the new M6 chip is $120 off and the best price we've seen for it. Buy Now at Amazon

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Apple Mac mini M6 Desktop Computer w/ 256GB SSD for $779 + free shipping
This Mac mini with the new M6 chip is $120 off and the best price we've seen for it. Buy Now at Amazon

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Apple MacBook Air 13″ M5 Laptop (2026) for $1,099 + free shipping
This 2026 MacBook Air with the M5 chip is $200 off at Amazon; and below the 90-day average of $1,228. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon

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Apple MacBook Air M5 15.3″ Laptop w/ 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD for $1,300 + free shipping
This Apple MacBook Air is $199 off at Amazon. It pairs the M5 chip with 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD in a 3.3-lb. body. Shipping is free. Buy Now at Amazon

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Refurbished 24-inch iMac Apple M4 Chip with 10-Core CPU and 10-Core GPU, Gigabit Ethernet- Pink – FWV53LL/A – $1,529.00
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Apple MacBook Pro M6 12-Core 14″ Laptop for Preorders for $2,000 w/ $100 Costco GC + free shipping
Costco includes 1 year of AppleCare+ with this MacBook Pro, which covers accidental damage and battery replacements. Buyers also get a $100 Costco Shop Card with purchase, valid 10/28/26 through 11/5/26. This model is available for presell and is expected to ship between 11/6/26 and 11/13/26. Costco membership is required. This deal ends November 5. Buy Now at Costco

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