HomeKit Weekly: The Amazon Basics Matter plug delivers Apple Home support for under $10
The price increase in technology is exhausting. With the recent price increases across the Apple lineup, seeing items go down in price is becoming rare. The Amazon Basics smart plug is one of the rare exceptions that seems to be holding the line. With Matter support and a price under $10, it may be my new go-to smart plug. Let’s take a look.

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Weekend deals deliver $299 Apple Watch Series 11, $89 AirTag 4-pack, $399 iPad
Amazon's weekend Apple sale is going strong, with price drops of up to $150 off Apple Watch, AirTag, and iPad devices.Apple Watch, AirTags, and iPads are all on sale this weekend. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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iPhone 18 won’t debut this fall, here’s why
We’re about two months away from Apple’s annual iPhone debut in September. This year, though, will be a bit different. Instead of the entire iPhone lineup debuting at once, only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and all-new foldable iPhone will launch this September. Here’s why.

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Apple won the smartwatch war. Now what?
Macworld It’s been almost 12 years since Apple unveiled its smartwatch to the world, and if you compare that first model to the newest Series 11, you’ll see that a lot has changed. Apple Watch has become slimmer, larger, and packed with more sensors. Even so, Apple continues to update its Watch every year with incremental improvements. Now, when a new Apple Watch arrives, the reaction is more like, “Is anything new?” In fact, the latest models don’t differ much from one another, and some people are wondering when the next big change to the Apple Watch will come. The thing is, it might be a long time before we see another radical change coming to the Apple Watch. That doesn’t mean Apple has stopped innovating, but rather that the Apple Watch has matured enough to establish itself as the leading smartwatch maker and one of the top wristwatch makers in the world. And while its Android competitors might think they’re keeping pace, they’re actually very far behind. A mature platform When the original Apple Watch launched in 2015, the entire category felt experimental. Apple’s early vision for the product wasn’t even entirely clear. The company talked about communication, fashion, fitness, productivity, apps, and luxury all at the same time during its introductory keynote. Over time, the usage patterns of Apple Watch buyers revealed what people really wanted. Most users didn’t care about the luxury factor, nor did they want to replace their smartphones entirely. They simply wanted something to do basic things like check notifications and other quick updates without pulling out their phone. The Apple Watch has a familiar, easy-to-use interface that’s been crafted over a decade of evolution.Foundry Apple also discovered that users were most interested in health and fitness features. By the time the Apple Watch Series 2 was released, Apple already had a clearer vision of what the future of the Apple Watch should look like. The Apple Watch can now take ECGs (Series 4), track blood oxygen levels (Series 6), measure wrist temperature (Series 8), and much more. The interface has also been continuously updated to make it more practical and convenient, showing useful information at a glance. At the same time, the design now looks more modern, yet still quite familiar. But the excitement between generations is largely gone. For instance, the Apple Watch Series 11 introduced 5G connectivity, slightly better battery life, and improved durability. These are nice-to-have improvements, but they certainly don’t sound exciting to many people. When people complain that Apple Watch updates have become boring, they’re not entirely wrong. The differences between recent generations are smaller than they used to be. But that’s also true for many mature product categories. Smartphones no longer evolve as dramatically as they did 10 years ago. The same applies to laptops. Once companies figure out the ideal balance between hardware and software, improvements become more focused on refinement rather than reinvention. The Apple Watch seems to have reached that point. The Apple Watch design has evolved, but there are few notable changes between generations.Foundry For instance, the transition from the original Apple Watch to the Series 4 felt huge. Apple introduced a significantly larger display, a more modern design, and an ECG sensor. The evolution from Series 4 to Series 11, however, feels much smaller. And honestly, that’s fine. The Apple Watch already does most things people expect from a smartwatch extremely well. Notifications are reliable, fitness tracking works great, health features have become incredibly advanced, and the integration with the iPhone remains unmatched. Competition lagging behind Looking at the smartwatch landscape, it’s clear that other smartwatches have also improved significantly. For Android users, there are great options such as Google’s Pixel Watch. Garmin remains unbeatable when it comes to battery life and advanced fitness metrics. And just this week, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 with AI fitness coaching and more accurate health tracking. Even so, none of these products can beat the full Apple Watch experience on its own. The Apple Watch still feels like the default smartwatch for most people, especially for iPhone users. In fact, it’s hard to think of another wearable that integrates so seamlessly and simply with any other ecosystem. This is due, in large part, to the advantages of Apple’s Continuity features. Users love features like unlocking their Mac with their Apple Watch, syncing health data across devices, or quickly pinging their iPhone with just a tap, not to mention the integration with Apple Fitness+. Competitors still struggle to fully replicate that experience. None of Apple Watch’s competitors can compete with the smarts and simplcity of watchOS.Foundry That’s why the Apple Watch feels so mature today. It’s no longer trying to prove itself with experimental ideas or flashy concepts. It has already figured out what most people expect from a smartwatch, and now it simply does those things better than anyone else. Plus, Apple just announced watchOS 27, which brings Apple Intelligence and the new Siri AI to the Apple Watch for the first time. Gemini support was one of the main advantages of buying a Pixel or Galaxy watch, and even though the new Siri will require a nearby iPhone, it takes away one of the few reasons to consider an Android watch. Some companies are taking a very different approach, such as Samsung with the Galaxy Ring, Google with the screenless Fitbit Air, and Garmin’s new CIRQA Smart Band. Still, these products don’t have the same appeal as the Apple Watch. They just feel incomplete compared to a fully integrated communication device. Room for improvement At this point, Apple doesn’t need another major Apple Watch redesign. It doesn’t need a camera on your wrist or some other flashy feature that only looks impressive in advertisements. What the Apple Watch really needs now is to continue gaining quality-of-life improvements. Specifically, better battery life. The Apple Watch battery has improved over the years, with fast charging support arriving in 2021 and last year’s models getting a significant battery life boost to 24 hours. But after almost 12 years, it’s still a device that requires daily charging, forcing users to find charging windows during the day. And while most Apple Watch owners adapted to this routine, it’s still the biggest compromise of the product. The Apple Watch is iconic in a way no other smartwatch is.Foundry Users are no longer asking Apple to reinvent what the smartwatch is supposed to do. Most users already seem satisfied with the overall experience. What they want now are improvements that make the device more practical. These changes may not sound all that exciting, but they would improve the Apple Watch experience far more than a dramatic redesign or a radical hardware overhaul. This just highlights how mature the Apple Watch has become. Apple doesn’t need to reinvent the Apple Watch because it already figured out what most people want from a smartwatch. At this point, the future of the Apple Watch isn’t about a dramatic change, but rather about refining what already works very well.

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Hands-on: The Meirro Pro 6K might be the best Apple Studio Display alternative yet [Video]
Earlier this year, Apple decided to completely discontinue its Pro Display XDR, which was an amazing piece of hardware but hadn’t been updated in years and was still $6,000+. Their new lineup consists of a Studio Display and the new Studio Display XDR, which are impressive in their own right, but now both only offer 27-inch 5K displays. The XDR starts at an insane $3,299 and can be spec’d up to $3,600 before tax. So now the door is open for someone to deliver a larger retina-class monitor for Mac users, and that is exactly what the new Meirro Pro does. The Meirro Pro is a 32-inch, 6K monitor made of a full aluminum construction. It is a single-cable solution and brings an adjustable stand for just $1,199. I’ve been using it as my primary display, and while a few compromises helped Meirro reach that price, this might be the most convincing Studio Display alternative I’ve tested. Here’s what you need to know.

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Today in Apple history: Windows scores big victory over Mac
On July 25, 1989, Apple suffered a major setback in its lawsuit against Microsoft for allegedly stealing the Mac's graphical interface. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Learn 25 languages with the new Rosetta Stone Sapphire for $128
New users can save on the latest language-learning tech with a one-year subscription to Rosetta Stone Sapphire at a big discount. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Apple Mail comes free with every Mac, but I’d rather use this app
As a longtime Gmail user, I prefer Mimestream’s speed and deep Gmail integration over Apple Mail. It offers several advantages. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Micron urges White House to reject Apple's blacklist memory plan
Apple's plan to buy memory from a blacklisted supplier is receiving some pushback from Micron, which claims it will destabilize the U.S. tech industry.Micron memory chips - Image Credit: MicronIn June, Apple petitioned the Trump administration to allow it to buy Mac RAM chips from a supplier blacklisted in the United States. Now, a U.S. memory producer has urged President Trump not to give in to Apple's request.According to the Wall Street Journal on Friday, Micron lobbied the White House on the matter. Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrota and others met with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others, saying the move to allow sales from blacklisted Chinese companies to U.S. tech companies will be incredibly harmful. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple weekend deals: MacBook Pro $500 off, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, iPhone Air, Series 11, more
It’s time for your weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break, and this week it’s a Black Friday in July edition as sale events at Amazon, Best Buy, and elsewhere carry through Sunday.   Alongside the ongoing price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and $100 off AirPods Pro Max, we also have up to $500 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro models, a series of ongoing discounts on Apple Watch Series 11, and up to $220 off iPhone 17 Pro. Hit the jump for all that and a bunch of discounts on charging and Find My gear. 

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Wine 11.14 Released
Wine 11.14 is out with initial WoW64 mode support on FreeBSD, allowing 32-bit Windows applications to run on a 64-bit system without relying on 32-bit multilib support. The release also adds Start Menu icon support in Wine Explorer, 7.1 format conversions in DirectSound, AES-GMAC support in BCrypt, and 21 bug fixes affecting apps and games including Adobe Reader, Heroes of the Storm, and Age of Empires I and II. Additional details can be found at WineHQ.org. Read more of this story at Slashdot.

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Apple @ Work: Apple TV proves to be more reliable than Android in new digital signage report
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. When deploying digital signage across a corporate or retail environment, IT teams often face a choice between investing in premium hardware like an Apple TV or saving money upfront with cheap Android devices. The new State of Digital Signage 2026 report from Kitcast provides compelling telemetry data on this exact situation, and the results clearly show that Apple TV is the superior choice for enterprise reliability (especially at scale).

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Keeprix saves streaming videos so your shows & movies can travel with you—on sale for just $96
Macworld TL;DR: Get Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader lifetime access for just $95.99 (reg. $159.99) and download videos from your streaming platforms in up to 4K for offline viewing. There’s never a bad time to have a few favorite movies or shows ready to watch—especially when Wi-Fi is spotty, you’re traveling, or you simply don’t want to rely on an internet connection. Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader lets you have that forever for a one-time $95.99 (reg. $159.99); For a one-time payment, you get lifetime access to software that lets you download videos from many of today’s most popular streaming platforms and social media sites for offline playback. Keeprix supports downloads from services including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Hulu, Max, Paramount+, YouTube, and TikTok, saving videos in MP4 or MKV formats for easy playback on your own devices. It also supports resolutions up to 4K for compatible content, so your downloads can look just as good offline as they do online. https://youtube.com/watch?v=eqQu98KB0QA%3Ffeature%3Doembed Beyond downloading, Keeprix includes features that make building a personal media library easier. Queue up multiple videos with batch processing, manage downloads in one place, and enjoy ad-free offline playback whenever it’s convenient. If you’d rather spend your next flight, commute, or hotel stay watching instead of waiting for a connection, this is how you do it. Get the Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader for life for just $95.99. Keeprix All-in-One Streaming Video Downloader: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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A new PDF editor is only charging $40 for a lifetime license
Macworld TL;DR: PDF Reader Pro turns your Mac into a full PDF editor with text editing, OCR, forms, and redaction, and a lifetime license is on sale for $40 (reg. $79.99). Editing a PDF on a Mac usually means exporting to another format or paying monthly for Acrobat because the built-in Preview app really only handles annotation. PDF Reader Pro turns your Mac into a full editing suite, and a lifetime license is on sale for $39.99 (reg. $79.99). PDF Reader Pro makes quick work of files that are usually deeply frustrating. It can rewrite the original text and swap out images right inside a PDF, close to how you’d edit a Word file. Page management is just as flexible, letting you merge, split, rotate, crop, and reorder pages as often as a document demands. Batch mode compresses, encrypts, and watermarks stacks of files at once instead of one at a time. OCR reads scanned documents and turns them into searchable, editable text, so a pile of old paper stops being a dead end. You can build fillable forms, fill and sign existing ones, and add a legally binding digital signature when a contract calls for it. A redaction tool blacks out sensitive lines permanently, and password protection keeps private files locked down. Pay once instead of renting a PDF editor by the month. Get a PDF Reader Pro lifetime license on sale for $39.99. PDF Reader Pro Premium License For Mac: Lifetime SubscriptionSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.

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Report: Apple and Micron clash before Trump over Chinese memory chips
The Wall Street Journal reports that Micron is pressing the Trump administration to block Apple’s push to use memory chips from Chinese suppliers. Here are the details.

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New lawsuit alleges unpatchable Apple chip exploit was developed using stolen trade secrets
Magnet Forensics is suing Paradigm Shift Technology over its publication of usbliter8, alleging that the unpatchable exploit affecting several Apple SoCs was developed using trade secrets misappropriated by a former engineer. Here are the details.

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Tapbots launches Pastebot 3 with improved organization and automation tools
Pastebot, one of the most popular clipboard managers for Mac, was updated today, nearly ten years after the release of Pastebot 2. Here are the details.

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Apple stock surges over 3% on analyst upgrades, China AI approval, and pre-earnings optimism
Apple shares surged roughly 3.53% on Friday, closing at $333.02 after closing the prior day at $321.66. This moved the stock closer to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple Pay is getting even better with four new features
Apple Pay is a go-to feature for iPhone users when shopping in stores, online, and in apps. Apple recently announced four new features that make Apple Pay even better. Here’s how they work.

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Trump vows retaliation over EU fines against Apple and other ‘GREAT’ US tech giants
President Trump has pledged to retaliate against the European Union over what he claims are unfair fines targeting Apple and other American tech giants. Here are the details.

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Apple preps next-gen MacBook Neo with A19 Pro chip, more memory, and new colors amid broader Mac overhaul
Apple is developing an updated MacBook Neo featuring more memory, an upgraded A19 Pro chip, and additional color options as part… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Regarding Ad Blockers and Daring Fireball
Ultimately, when you install a content blocker extension, you take responsibility for any overzealousness in what they block.

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WhatsApp testing new message bubbles on iOS
Following the official rollout of its Liquid Glass redesign to most WhatsApp users on iOS, the messaging platform is now testing another visual change, this time focused on the look of its chat bubbles. Here are the details.

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iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple’s top-tier model
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming this fall, and rumors say it will be called iPhone Ultra. Here are six features to expect from Apple’s new high-end iPhone Ultra.

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Trump promises investigation into EU fines on US big tech
President Donald Trump is escalating the fight over European Union antitrust penalties against Apple, Google, and other U.S. tech companies by opening a trade investigation that could lead to new tariffs.Apple CEO Tim Cook and President Donald TrumpTrump announced the investigation in a social media post after the European Commission fined Google 890 million euros on July 23 for violating the Digital Markets Act.The fine included 460 million euros, or about $517 million, for favoring Google services in search results and 430 million euros, or about $483 million, for restricting how businesses direct Google Play users to alternative purchasing options."The United States of America is not a PIGGYBANK' for Europe, nor will we allow it to be," Trump wrote. He accused the EU of unfairly taking money from American companies and said its penalties should be reversed. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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Apple’s foldable iPhone to grab 25% of foldable smartphone sales this year – Counterpoint Research
Apple's first foldable iPhone is expected to capture a remarkable 25% share of global foldable smartphone sales in 2026, its very first… The post Apple’s foldable iPhone to grab 25% of foldable smartphone sales this year – Counterpoint Research appeared first on MacDailyNews.

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Apple releases seventh RCs for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8
Continuing Apple’s extended test period for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, the company is now rolling out the seventh Release Candidate for both systems. Here are the details.

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Apple wants a 20% price cut on iPhone 18 Pro Max OLED panels
Apple is pushing suppliers for a 20% price cut on iPhone 18 Pro Max OLED panels, even as materials and memory chip costs climb. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature that’s an instant favorite
iOS 27 is packed with new features for apps like Notes, Wallet, Maps, Messages, and more. But one iOS 27 addition that’s especially impressed me is a new Phone feature: Call Context.

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LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps
The home appliance giant LG Electronics USA said this week it plans to suspend any apps built for its smart TVs that turn one's television into an always-on residential proxy node. The move comes less than a month after researchers found that more than 42 percent of games and other apps available for download on LG's webOS store allow unknown third-parties to route their Internet traffic through a user's TV.

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Microsoft Patches a Record 570 Security Flaws
Microsoft Corp. today released software updates to plug at least 570 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, almost triple the number of vulnerabilities the software giant fixed in its record-smashing Patch Tuesday release last month. Microsoft attributed the burgeoning patch counts to vulnerability discoveries aided by artificial intelligence.

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Lessons Learned from CISA’s Recent GitHub Leak
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a postmortem on a data leak in which a contractor published dozens of internal CISA credentials -- including AWS Govcloud keys -- in a public GitHub repository for almost six months before being notified by KrebsOnSecurity. Experts say the gaps identified in the agency's initial response provide important lessons that all security teams should absorb.

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Felons, Fraudsters Flog Offensive Cybersecurity Startup
A cybersecurity startup dangling millions of dollars to acquire zero-day security vulnerabilities in popular software is run by a pair of far-right conspiracy theorists and convicted felons whose most recent ventures included fake intelligence companies and a now-defunct AI-based lobbying platform they operated under assumed names.

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FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa Botnet
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said today it worked with industry partners to seize hundreds of domains associated with NetNut, a sprawling residential proxy service operated by the publicly-traded Israeli company Alarum Technologies [NASDAQ: ALAR]. The action comes roughly two weeks after KrebsOnSecurity published findings from multiple security firms connecting NetNut to the Popa botnet, a collection of at least two million devices that have been compromised by malicious software with little or no consent from victims.

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Scattered Spider Hackers Plead Guilty on Day 1 of Trial
Two men pleaded guilty in the United Kingdom this week to criminal charges stemming from an August 2024 cyberattack that crippled Transport for London, the entity responsible for the public transport network in the Greater London area. The duo were key members of a prolific cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider, and their guilty pleas came on the first day of what was expected to be a six-week trial.

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Vulnerability Summary for the Week of June 15, 2026
High Vulnerabilities PrimaryVendor -- Product Description Published CVSS Score Source Info 10Web--Form Maker by 10Web Unauthenticated SQL Injection in Form Maker by 10Web login() and establish an authenticated session as any user including admin. Attackers can obtain the Meet shared secret through path-traversal vulnerabilities or timing attacks against checkToken.json.php, then POST a crafted file to uploadRecordedVideo.json.php with a filename like '1-anything.mp4' to hijack admin sessions and gain full account takeover. 2026-06-20 8.1 CVE-2026-56345 AVideo--AVideo AVideo through version 26.0 contains multiple unauthenticated list.json.php endpoints in payment plugins lacking authorization checks, exposing PayPal tokens, Authorize.Net webhooks, and Bitcoin transaction records. Unauthenticated attackers can retrieve all payment transaction data including agreement IDs, user financial records, and API responses via direct GET requests to vulnerable endpoints. 2026-06-20 7.5 CVE-2026-56341 Awesomemotive--Contact Form by WPForms Unauthenticated Broken Access Control in Contact Form by WPForms

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‘Popa’ Botnet Linked to Publicly-Traded Israeli Firm
For the past four years, a sprawling Android-based botnet called Popa has forced millions of consumer TV boxes to relay Internet traffic linked to advertising fraud, account takeovers, and mass data-scraping efforts. This week, researchers from multiple security firms concluded that the Popa botnet is linked to NetNut, a "residential proxy" provider operated by the publicly-traded Israeli firm Alarum Technologies Ltd [NASDAQ: ALAR].

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Who Runs the Ransomware Group ‘The Gentlemen?’
A cybercrime group known as The Gentlemen has emerged as the second most active ransomware gang by victim count, rapidly attracting a talented pool of hackers through an aggressive recruitment strategy that promises affiliates 90 percent of any ransom paid by victims. This post examines clues pointing to a real life identity for the administrator of The Gentlemen ransomware group.

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A Record-Breaking Patch Tuesday for June 2026
Microsoft today released software updates to plug nearly 200 security holes across its Windows operating systems and supported software, a record number of fixes for the company's monthly Patch Tuesday cycle. Nearly three dozen of those bugs earned Microsoft's most dire "critical" rating, and exploit code for at least three of the weaknesses is now publicly available.

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Hackers Used Meta’s AI Support Bot to Seize Instagram Accounts
The Instagram accounts for the Obama White House and the Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Space Force were briefly defaced with pro-Iranian images and messages over the weekend, after instructions began circulating on Telegram showing how to trick Meta's "AI support assistant" bot into resetting account passwords.

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Amazon Discounts Standard 16-Inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro Models by Up to $300
Amazon is offering solid discounts on two of Apple's standard 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro configurations. The 24GB RAM/1TB SSD model is currently $240 below Apple's MSRP at $2759.99, while the upgraded 48GB RAM/1TB SSD version is discounted by $300 to $3299. Shop the 24GB model or shop the 48GB model at Amazon. Both Space Black and Silver models are available at the same sale prices, giving buyers the flexibility to choose their preferred finish without paying a premium. These are currently among the best prices available on Apple's standard 16-inch M5 Pro lineup. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making this a good opportunity to save on a new MacBook Pro while the discounts remain available. For the latest prices, availability, and deals, visit our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Cuts $300 Off 14-Inch M5 Max MacBook Pro with 36GB RAM and 2TB SSD
Amazon has discounted Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Max chip, 36GB of unified memory, and a 2TB SSD by $300. The configuration is currently available below Apple's MSRP, making it one of the better values we've found on the high-end 14-inch MacBook Pro lineup. Shop the deal at Amazon. The M5 Max version is designed for demanding professional workloads, including video editing, software development, AI projects, 3D rendering, and other graphics-intensive applications. With 36GB of unified memory and a spacious 2TB SSD, it also offers plenty of room for large files and creative projects. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making this a good opportunity to save on one of Apple's most powerful 14-inch notebooks while the discount remains available. For the latest MacBook Pro prices, availability, and deals, visit our 14" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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iPads on sale starting at $399, $50 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has 11th-generation A16 WiFi iPads in stock on sale for $50 off MSRP, starting at $399. Shipping is free: - 11" 11th-generation 128GB WiFi iPads: $399 $50 off MSRP - 11" 11th-generation 256GB WiFi iPads: $499 $50 off MSRP - 11" 11th-generation 512GB WiFi iPads: $699 $50 off MSRP Amazon's prices are the lowest iPads prices currently available for 11th-generation models. For the latest prices & deals, keep an eye on our iPad Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Takes $150 Off 13-Inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD
Amazon has dropped the price of Apple's 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (Silver) with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD by $150, bringing one of the notebook's most popular configurations down to one of its best prices currently available. Shop the deal at Amazon. The sale comes after Apple's recent MSRP increase, making this one of the first meaningful opportunities to pick up the upgraded 16GB/512GB configuration without paying full retail price. If you've been waiting for pricing to soften, this is one of the better MacBook Air deals we've tracked in recent weeks. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making it easy to lock in the current pricing while supplies last. For the latest MacBook Air prices, availability, and deals, visit our 13" MacBook Air Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Trims $10 Off MacBook Neo, Only Discount Available Among Major Apple Retailers
Amazon is currently the only Apple retailer in our MacBook Neo Price Tracker offering any discount on Apple's newest notebook. While the savings are modest, Amazon has reduced both the 256GB and 512GB MacBook Neo by $10, making it the lowest-priced retailer we track for every configuration. Current pricing starts at $689 for the 256GB model, while the 512GB model is available for $789. Both prices are currently lower than Apple's MSRP, with no competing discounts available from the other major Apple retailers in our tracker. If you've been waiting for an opportunity to buy a MacBook Neo, Amazon currently offers the best pricing available, along with fast shipping on available inventory. For the latest MacBook Neo prices, availability, and deals, visit our MacBook Neo Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Three Excellent iPhone 17 Air Deals Available Right Now at Total Wireless, Boost Mobile, and Verizon
The new iPhone 17 Air starts at $999 from Apple, but several wireless carriers are currently offering discounts that can significantly reduce the cost. Total Wireless, Boost Mobile, and Verizon all have competitive promotions available right now, although each approaches savings a little differently. Read More for the full details. Shop Total Wireless iPhone 17 Air Deals Shop Boost Mobile iPhone 17 Air Deals Shop Verizon iPhone 17 Air Deals Compare all current iPhone prices and carrier deals on our iPhone Price Tracker.

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Get AirPods Pro 3 for only $199 right now, $50 off Apple’s MSRP
Amazon has Apple AirPods Pro 3 on sale for $50 off MSRP, including free shipping: - AirPods Pro 3: $199, $50 off Their price is the lowest currently available for AirPods Pro 3. Keep an eye on our AirPods Price Tracker for the latest prices and deals, updated daily.

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Amazon Cuts Up to $500 Off 16-Inch M5 Max MacBook Pro Models, Lowest Prices Since Apple’s MSRP Increase
Amazon is now offering substantial discounts on both standard 16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro configurations. The 36GB/2TB model is currently $400 below Apple's MSRP, while the higher-end 48GB/2TB version is discounted by $500. What's particularly notable is that these deals arrive after Apple recently increased pricing. While Apple's MSRP has moved higher, Amazon inventory continues to be available at significantly lower prices, creating some of the best values we've seen on the 16-inch M5 Max lineup. The larger $500 discount applies to the flagship 48GB/2TB configuration, while the 36GB/2TB model is currently available at a $400 savings. Both discounts represent some of the lowest prices currently available on these professional-grade MacBook Pro configurations. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making this an attractive opportunity for buyers who have been waiting for lower pricing on Apple's most powerful notebook models. For the latest prices and availability, visit our 16" MacBook Pro Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Sunday Sale: $100 off Apple Watch Series 11 models
Amazon is offering a $100 discount on new Apple Watch Series 11 models right now. Shipping is free: - 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS: $299, save $100 - 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS: $329, save $100 - 42mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + 5G: $399, save $100 - 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 GPS + 5G: $429, save $100 These are the lowest prices available for Apple Watch Series 11 models. For the latest prices & sales, keep an eye on our Apple Watch Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Verizon’s New $30 Simplicity Plan Can Make an iPhone 17 Practically Free
Verizon's new Simplicity Plan starts at just $30/month for new customers, making it one of the carrier's most affordable unlimited plans in years. The plan includes unlimited data, Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network, hotspot data, and roaming in Canada and Mexico. Verizon is also pairing the plan with aggressive iPhone promotions that can dramatically reduce the cost of a new iPhone 17. View Verizon's Current iPhone Deals → Here's what the base iPhone 17 lineup costs when paired with Verizon's new Simplicity Plan. Depending on the model you choose and your eligibility for Verizon's latest promotions, some customers may pay little more than the cost of the plan itself. See Today's Verizon iPhone Deals and Pricing →

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Today’s AirPods Deals: AirPods Pro 3 $30 off, AirPods Max 2 $52 off at Amazon
Amazon's latest sale is delivering good AirPods prices, with discounts available across Apple's entire AirPods lineup. AirPods 4 are currently $99, AirPods 4 with ANC are $148.99, AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to $219, and AirPods Max 2 are now $497. Shop Amazon's Prime Day AirPods deals here. The biggest discounts are available on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2, which are currently selling for approximately $30 and $52 below Apple's MSRP, respectively.Note that pricing can change quickly. For the latest sales and deals, see our AirPods Price Tracker, updated daily.

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Amazon Drops 512GB MacBook Neo to $689.99, First Major Discount Since Apple’s Price Increase
Amazon is now offering the first major discount we've seen on Apple's 512GB MacBook Neo since the company recently raised prices. The Indigo model is currently available for $689.99, which is about $110 below Apple's new MSRP and the lowest price we've found anywhere for a 512GB Neo. The timing makes this deal particularly interesting. While Apple increased pricing across the Neo lineup, some retailer inventory has yet to fully catch up. As a result, shoppers can still pick up a 512GB MacBook Neo at pricing that effectively undercuts Apple's current retail pricing by a significant margin. The 512GB model remains one of the most attractive configurations in the Neo lineup, offering double the storage of the base model while maintaining the same lightweight design, long battery life, and everyday performance that have made the MacBook Neo so popular. Amazon is also offering fast shipping on available inventory, making this one of the easiest ways to lock in the lower pricing while supplies last. For the latest MacBook Neo prices, availability, and deals, visit our MacBook Neo Price Tracker, updated daily.

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