Apple's Cyber Monday deals for 2025 are live, offering significant discounts on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, Apple Watches, and accessories, with some prices hitting all-time lows and limited stock available, encouraging quick purchases before deals end.
The article compares deals on Android phones and tablets, highlighting the Galaxy S25 Edge's superior display and battery life over the Pixel 10, and discussing discounts on various iPads and Samsung Galaxy Tab models, emphasizing features like display quality, storage, and multitasking capabilities.
Apple plans to release a series of new products by early 2026, including a low-end iPhone 17e, updated iPads, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, a new external monitor, and a smart home hub, as part of its strategy to boost revenue growth after a period of slower sales.
Apple explains why iPads do not run macOS, highlighting differences in hardware and intended use cases between the devices, which influence their respective operating systems.
Black Friday offers a rare opportunity to snag significant discounts on Apple products, with major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy offering deals on items such as MacBooks, iPads, and AirPods. Highlights include the M3 MacBook Air for $844, AirPods Pro 2 for $154, and the iPad Mini (7th-gen) for $400. While Apple itself doesn't typically offer direct discounts, third-party retailers provide substantial savings on a wide range of Apple tech and accessories.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 offers significant discounts on a wide range of Apple products, including AirPods, MacBooks, iPads, Apple Watches, and accessories like the Apple Pencil and AirTag. Highlights include the Apple Watch SE for $170, AirPods Pro for $170, and the latest MacBook Air models starting at $850. These deals are some of the best seen this year, making it an ideal time to purchase Apple gear.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 offers significant discounts on a range of Apple products, including iPads, MacBooks, AirPods, and Apple Watches, with savings up to 32%. Highlights include the Apple Watch SE for $170, AirPods Pro for $170, and the iPad Air for $559. These deals are cross-verified with Engadget's reviews and guides to ensure value.
Amazon Prime Day 2024 offers significant discounts on various Apple products, including AirPods, iPads, Apple Watches, and MacBooks. Highlights include the Apple Watch Series 9 for $280, AirPods Pro for $170, and the iPad Air for $559. These deals are based on tested and recommended products, ensuring value for money.
Apple has secretly included a Thread radio in its latest M3 Mac models and M4 iPad Pros, as well as other recent devices, without disclosing it in the product specs. This hidden component, which was discovered through FCC reports, could enable future smart home integrations via the Home app, potentially revealed in upcoming software updates. Apple has not commented on the discovery.
Best Buy's Memorial Day weekend sale offers record low prices on various Apple products, including the 5th generation iPad Air, iPad mini 6, M2 MacBook Air, and M3 MacBook Pro. The sale also includes discounts on home appliances, TVs, video games, and more, running for the next three days.
Apple's next iteration of iPads, including the iPad Pro and Air models, is expected to arrive in early May, featuring new OLED displays, redesigned accessories, and updated chips. The release may have been delayed due to software and production challenges, but if the new arrival time stands, they'll arrive ahead of Apple's WWDC 2024 developer conference in June. Entry-level iPad shoppers may have to wait longer for an upgrade beyond the current models on sale.
Apple's new iPads are expected to be delayed until April, with reports suggesting that the new version of iOS for the iPads won't be complete until the end of March or even sometime in April. Production and price issues with the new OLED panels for the iPad Pro have caused some delays, particularly with the 11-inch model. Based on Apple's previous announcement patterns, the best guess for an iPad release is Tuesday, April 9, allowing time for stock gathering, finishing the new build of iPadOS 17.4, and generating more buzz after the Easter holiday.
Apple reportedly plans to announce new iPads and Macs through online videos and marketing campaigns instead of a traditional event. The expected products include new iPad Pro models, a new Magic Keyboard, iPad Air models, Apple Pencil, and MacBook Air models. The new iPad Pro models are rumored to be thinner and equipped with an OLED display and a landscape-oriented front camera. The release is anticipated for March or April, coinciding with the launch of a special version of iOS 17.4 with support for the new hardware.
A leaked list of 16 Apple devices and their corresponding chips suggests that several new iPads are set to be released in 2024, following a hiatus in 2023. The list includes devices with A14 Bionic, A17 Pro, and M2 chips, hinting at potential upgrades for the iPad lineup. The leak provides insight into the possible specifications of the upcoming iPads, indicating that they may be launching soon.
Apple updated an internal support document about "unannounced or unreleased products," coinciding with rumors of new iPads and Macs. The document informs support advisors on how to handle customer inquiries about such products. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman predicts updated iPad Pro, iPad Air, and MacBook Air models by late March, with rumored features including OLED displays, M3 chip, MagSafe wireless charging, and Wi-Fi 6E support. Additionally, the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air are expected to be updated with the M3 chip, and a new iPhone color option may be released in March or April.