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  • iPadOS 26 brought an all-new multitasking experience to the iPad, but it came at the cost of Slide Over, an omission that proved controversial among iPad users. It also removed key Split View features as well. With iPadOS 26.1, Apple responded to some of that feedback and added a new version of Slide Over back to the iPad. Now, Apple has released iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 and it gives Slide Over and Split View on iPad another improvement. more…
  • Update, November 17, 3:15 p.m. ET:: Apple has improved the level indicator’s visibility on iOS 26.2 beta 3. More details below the original story. Apple released iOS 26.2 beta 2 earlier today, and it continued its system-wide overhaul of the Liquid Glass visual concept with a nice interface update to the Level tool inside the Measure app. Here’s what it looks like. more…
  • There’s a new Apple Store opening next month in Beijing, and to celebrate, Apple has released a beautiful new wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that users around the world will enjoy. You can download the new wallpaper below. more…
  • Okay, here we go folks – the official Nomad 2025 Black Friday sale is now live! One of our absolute favorite Apple gear accessory brands is now offering deep price drops across just about everything it sells with only a few minor exceptions. There are no promo codes needed here, everything that’s on sale is automatically marked down by as much as 75% off and it’s now up for grabs – get in there quick, the best stuff can sell out quick.  more…
  • When it comes to travel chargers that charge all of your gear (sans a laptop), I’ve tried a ton over the years, and most have some kind of downside with either size or power. The ESR CryoBoost Foldable 3-in-1 Magnetic Charging Station might finally be the one that solves all of my charging annoyances without any real drawbacks that I can see. It’s compact enough to toss in a crossbody, delivers 25W Qi2.2 fast charging with active cooling, and charges your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods at the same time. If you travel often or just want to simplify your daily charging setup, this might be one of the top 3-in-1 chargers on the market. more…
  • iOS 26.2 beta 3 arrived today, and while it’s relatively light on new features, the update has revealed a new AirDrop upgrade that had previously only been hinted at. more…
  • Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by CardPointers: The best way to maximize your credit card rewards. 9to5Mac Daily listeners can exclusively save 50% and get a $100 Savings Card.   more…
  • Apple has just released its latest wave of beta software, with developer beta 3 arriving for iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, and more. more…
  • Just a few days after rolling out macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 2 for developers, beta 3 is now out. Here’s what to expect. more…
  • Apple has released the third iOS 26.2 beta for iPhone. The developer beta version is available as an over-the-air update starting today. more…
  • The market for third-party iMessage apps has largely dried up, but Apple seems keen to keep it going. Over the weekend, the company debuted a new iMessage sticker pack for its Arcade title Sneaky Sasquatch. more…
  • The official Week 3 Black Friday deals are now in full swing, with up $400 off MacBook models, the first notable discount on Apple Watch Series 11, and the ongoing AirPods 4 offer at the $85 all-time low. Stock is quickly dwindling on the M4 MacBook Air deals at $250 off, but we do now have all-time low pricing on the M5 MacBook Pro at up to nearly $150 off the list price, as well as Powerbeats Pro 2 at up to $138 off. All of that, alongside the lowest prices yet on select 2025 Apple Watch Ultra Alpine and Trail Loop models, awaits below.  more…
  • AirPods Pro 3 just launched in September, but rumors indicate Apple has a new, high-end variant coming next year with IR cameras and a premium price. Here’s why I’m all for a more expensive AirPods Pro model. more…
  • A new update rolling out today adds a fresh Liquid Glass design to the popular writing app Ulysses. The update “fully embraces” Liquid Glass, with optimizations across the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. “This is a massive update,” the Ulysses team says. “It’s still the same app, just better and even more beautiful than before.” more…
  • It’s not just the Twitter brand name that is no more – direct messages are also being replaced by X Chat. The new private messaging feature finally brings end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to the platform – though with one question-mark … more…
  • This fall, Apple unveiled an unusually large collection of official iPhone accessories, but per a new leak, it seems that the company may have even bigger plans ahead—including iPhone cases with touch interfaces. more…
  • Way back in 2009, Apple added a very handy feature to iMacs, allowing them to be used as a monitor for another Mac – typically a MacBook. Known as Target Display Mode, the company unfortunately dropped the feature from the model launched in late 2014 and it has never returned. If you want to do the same with later iMacs, there is an app for that, as we outlined last year. But Quinn Nelson at Snazzy Labs opted instead for the ultimate conversion … more…
  • There’s been a whole flurry of rumors about a 2nd-gen iPhone Air lately. It’s getting a second camera; it’s been delayed to allow time to add this; it’s been indefinitely delayed due to the original model proving unpopular; it probably won’t be getting a second camera but will be getting an updated chip. Whenever there are this many conflicting reports, the smart money is on nobody outside Apple really knowing what’s going on. But if the second camera report is true, that leaves another question to be answered … more…
  • There’s long been speculation about when Apple CEO Tim Cook might retire and who is likely to replace him. That intensified earlier this month when he turned 65. Cook himself has made only two on-the-record statements, but a new report over the weekend suggests that the company is now ramping up preparations to replace him “as soon as next year” … more…
  • It’s been a whirlwind of a week for iPhone Air fans. First, The Information reported that Apple had indefinitely delayed the iPhone Air 2 due to lower-than-expected sales. The next day, a separate report said the iPhone Air 2 had actually just been delayed six months, with Apple targeting a spring 2027 launch instead of fall 2026. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has more details on what’s going on with the iPhone Air 2. more…
  • In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has “largely written off the Mac Pro.” The Mac Pro was last updated in 2023 with the M2 Ultra chip, and there are no plans for a new update anytime soon. more…
  • A federal jury in California has sided with Masimo in a patent battle with Apple over Apple Watch’s blood oxygen feature. The jury awarded Masimo $634 million in damages and concluded that Apple infringed on a Masimo patent covering low power pulse oximeter features. As explained by Daily Journal, much of the case centered on whether Apple Watch can be categorized as a “patient monitor” per Masimo’s patent. more…
  • Next year, Apple is reportedly going to debut a new MacBook model beneath the MacBook Air. It’ll be the first MacBook to utilize iPhone silicon, and it’ll be the first MacBook that sells far beneath the $999 price point. It sounds like a winning formula – but will it actually be one? more…
  • Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Budgeting apps are certainly plentiful on the App Store, but if you want one that’s simple, good looking, and easy to use – Dimewise might be a good choice for you. more…
  • The iPhone’s Portrait mode uses computational photography to simulate the shallow depth of field of a digital SLR or mirrorless camera with a larger sensor. It’s evolved from a very crude tool into something which is now pretty convincing, but it’s still no substitute for the real thing. There are some circumstances in which you can get genuine shallow-ish depth of field with an iPhone shot, but these are very limited as we’ll discuss. The Sandmarc 2x telephoto lens is a much more practical way to get true optical blurring when shooting portraits … more…
  • When AirPods Pro 3 initially debuted, I was a little bit hesitant about upgrading. I felt that AirPods Pro 2 were still excellent. On top of that, one of the key features of AirPods Pro 3, Live Translation, was also coming to AirPods Pro 2. However, now that I’ve actually given them a shot – I can genuinely say I was wrong about my pessimism. more…
  • Apple unveiled the new M5 iPad Pro last month, kicking off a new iPad lineup. While it didn’t bring any headlining upgrades, it does provide us some clues as to what’s coming next for the iPad lineup. Plus, there are many rumors to follow, which we’ll be diving into. more…
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  • The Financial Times reports that Apple has stepped up its preparations for the handover of the CEO role from Tim Cook. Here are the details. more…
  • A few weeks ago, Apple announced its holiday plans for Apple TV, which kick off tomorrow with a free weekend streaming event for A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Here’s how to watch. more…
  • Last month, during Apple’s Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook mentioned that the company “couldn’t be more pleased” with the reception of the iPhone 17 lineup in China. Now, Counterpoint Research has a few numbers on that. more…
  • Last July, Apple announced that its longtime Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, would retire “late in the year.” According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, he just clocked out for the last time. more…
  • Yesterday Apple announced that all MLS matches would start being included in an Apple TV subscription at no additional cost. Today, a new report outlines some other changes that are taking effect in Apple’s MLS deal, including a much earlier end date of 2029. more…
  • iOS 26.2 is now available for beta testing. The update brings more new features and changes for iPhone users. There are new Apple Podcasts upgrades, improvements to Reminders, and more. Head below for our full guide on all the new iOS 26.2 features. This includes all the new additions from this week’s iOS 26.2 beta 2 release. more…
  • There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays. All of these accessories would make great additions to your life. After all, what’s a better investment than a way to keep track of their most important possessions? more…
  • Yesterday, Mozilla announced that Firefox will get an experimental feature aptly called AI Window, where the company intends to centralize the browser’s upcoming AI features. Here are the details. more…
  • iPhone 17 Pro has a bigger battery than ever, making charging speed an increasingly important feature. ChargerLAB published its findings after testing the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s charging speeds, and the results show big upgrades over last year. more…
  • macOS Tahoe introduced multiple productivity and continuity features. But after two months, only a few have actually stuck in my workflow. more…
  • SwitchBot continues to expand its smart home lineup, with the newest addition being a great new lighting series that works with Matter over Wi-Fi. That means you can connect lights directly to the HomeKit without needing a hub or bridge (outside of an Apple TV or HomePod). The new lineup from SwitchBot includes new RGBIC lights, a flexible neon rope light, and randomly, even a candle warmer lamp that can sync up with your existing HomeKit scenes and automation. SwitchBot has been a roll in 2025 with several new products that work great with HomeKit. Let’s dive in to what’s new. more…
  • Apple and Richard Plelper’s EDEN Productions are teaming up once again to turn investigative podcast Hot Money: The New Narcos into an Apple TV show. Here are the details. more…
  • Apple is a much larger company now than it was when Steve Jobs passed, and recently it’s been experimenting with diversifying the iPhone lineup to better serve a growing user base. We’re starting to see some growing pains, and more change is coming. more…
  • In August, Apple launched a “redesigned” version of the Apple Watch’s Blood Oxygen feature in the United States. This came 18 months after Apple started selling the Apple Watch without the Blood Oxygen feature in due to a patent dispute with health technology company Masimo. The International Trade Commission (ITC) now says that it is holding a new proceeding to decide if this solution should also be banned due to the Masimo patent dispute. more…
  • Pluribus is Apple TV’s latest must-watch new series, and fans will appreciate that Apple Books just released a free chapter from lead character Carol’s hit romantasy book, Bloodsong of Wycaro. more…
  • The massive Walmart Event 1 Black Friday sale is now live, the Week 3 Best BuyBlack Friday Doorbusters hit this morning, and your 9to5Toys Lunch Break is here to highlight the best of them. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 are seeing a major early Black Friday deal down at $139 shipped – one of the lowest prices they have ever been offered for – while Apple Watch Series 10 models have now dropped to new Amazon all-time lows from $249 (alongside the titanium model at $199 off). We also have AirTag down at the $18 Amazon low and a solid $250 price drop on the most affordable 13-inch M4 iPad Pro. All of that and more awaits below. more…
  • Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 20% off or try for free.  more…
  • Apple Card launched more than six years ago and has proven to be incredibly popular. The card offers an easy-to-use interface, robust perks like interest-free Apple financing, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about whether Apple Card is worth it for you. more…
  • iOS 26 and iOS 26.1 have brought a lot of new ways to customize your iPhone in the Settings app. Here are the new iOS 26 settings I changed on my iPhone right away. more…
  • The most exciting time of the year for Spotify fans is fast approaching. Spotify Wrapped is set to launch within the next several weeks, giving listeners a breakdown of their top songs, artists, albums, and more. more…
  • Apple TV might not have the ‘+’ in its name anymore, but they keep plussing up their offering and adding even more content to make the service better value for money. That means an Apple TV subscription is more appealing than ever. As well as more originals, Apple is set to dramatically expand the live sports offering available on the service. Here’s what is coming to Apple TV in 2026. more…
  • iOS 26.2 is coming next month with exciting updates for Reminders, Apple Music, Podcasts, and more. It’s also been discovered that a recent CarPlay addition, widgets, is getting even better in iOS 26.2—but it all depends on your vehicle. more…
  • The iPhone is about to get another AAA console-quality game: Red Dead Redemption is launching on iOS in just a few weeks. Here are the details. more…
  • Update: Every size/color of the iPhone Pocket is now sold out in the United States. Earlier this week, Apple announced iPhone Pocket, a new way to carry your iPhone designed in collaboration with ISSEY MIYAKE. After special launch events yesterday, the iPhone Pocket is now available to order in select countries around the world. It’s a special-edition accessory, and several colors and sizes are already sold out. more…
  • A poignant new documentary film called Come See Me in the Good Light is now available to watch on the Apple TV subscription service. You can get a seven-day free trial for new sign-ups here. This is the latest Apple TV movie that the company acquired from the Sundance film festival. It follows a poet, Andrea Gibson, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Gibson resolves to live the rest of her life to the fullest. more…
  • Apple has released Compressor 4.11.1, with an important security fix. Here are the details. more…
  • OpenAI is piloting a pretty big ChatGPT feature in select markets. The company is rolling out the ability to have group chats with ChatGPT for the first time. more…
  • A US District Judge rejected Apple’s request to toss the lawsuit that accuses it and OpenAI of thwarting competition in the AI sector. Here are the details. more…
  • Norway-based Opera announced today that its iOS user base in Europe has grown by as much as five times since the Digital Markets Act (DMA) took effect in 2024. Here are the details. more…
  • Missourians and Kansans alike can now virtually navigate the metro area within Kansas City in richer detail, including Apple’s in-street viewing feature. Here are the details. more…
  • macOS public beta testers can now download macOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 2, which introduces a clever feature for video calls. Here’s what’s new. more…
  • Accessory maker Belkin has issued a product safety recall notice due to a fire hazard affecting three of its products. Here are the details. more…
  • As expected, Apple Music co-lead Ole Obermann spoke today at the Web Summit event in Lisbon, where he was joined by Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren. Here are the details. more…
  • Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines with multiple new rules, including one targeting the misleading use of other developers’ branding. Here are the details. more…
  • This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: the iPhone Air 2 lives, iPhone 18 Pro rumors, and the latest updates on 2026 Macs. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…
  • Slowly but surely, Apple has been updating its own apps with the Liquid Glass look announced at WWDC. Today, it was the Apple Store app’s turn to get the visual update. more…
  • Even though the iPhone 17 Pro just recently launched, Apple is already finalizing many of the key details of next year’s iPhone 18 Pro, and recent leaks highlight two user wishes that might be addressed by the new model. more…
  • Spotify is rolling out today a beta feature on its iOS app that summarizes audiobooks up to the point where the user left off, helping them jump back in with the right context. Here’s how it works. more…
  • AirPods users, Apple has just released brand new firmware for multiple models including AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2. Here are the details. more…
  • Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 20% off or try for free.  more…
  • Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in the 26.2 betas, including a clever new Edge Light mode and even more Liquid Glass throughout the system. Apple launches Digital IDs in Wallet, and there are questions about the future of the iPhone Air.   And in Happy Hour Plus, we consider if Apple is done for the year, as far as new product launches go. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.  Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: For a limited time, get $20 off the easiest way to stay secure online with 1Password. Sponsored by Quince: For the person in your life who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.com/happyhour. more…
  • The base Apple TV service will be getting more live sports as standard from year. MLS Season Pass, currently a $79 per year additional charge for Apple TV members, will cease to exist as a separate service. Instead, all the content will be rolled into the base Apple TV subscription, starting next season. That increases value for the Apple TV subscription (currently $12.99 per month in the US, or part of Apple One) and should help boost viewership for Major League Soccer. more…
  • Earlier today, reporting emerged of Apple and WeChat owner Tencent coming to an agreement that will earn Apple a 15% commission on revenue from mini apps. Now, it seems that this is actually tied to a newly announced Mini Apps Partner Program wherein Apple offers that reduced 15% commission to all developers. Tencent, like all developers, will first need to apply to take part in the program. Here’s how it all works. more…
  • Earlier this year, Satechi introduced its OntheGo collection. As the name implies, it was a collection of travel-focused accessories designed to simplify your tech life on the go. They release charging bricks, 3 1 folding chargers, trackers, and a few other goodies. Now they are expanding that collection with the introduction of the 7 in 1 MagSafe Multiport adapter. As someone who uses their iPhone for everything from video to gaming to communicating to podcasting, this new accessory has been a great addition to the travel pack. Here is what you need to know. more…
  • Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is loaded with some big-time Apple price drops. Firstly, the all-time lows at $250 off across the M4 MacBook Air lineup have now returned, and we are now tracking a new Amazon all-time low on the most affordable M5 MacBook Pro at nearly $120 off. Those offers also join the best prices to date on Apple Watch Ultra 3 Alpine and Trail configs as well as all-time low pricing on the most affordable new Midnight Apple Watch SE 3 at $200. All of that is detailed for you below alongside this $300 price drop Apple’s Space Black 1TB M4 iPad Pro cell model.  more…
  • Tesla is considering rolling out CarPlay support as soon as the end of this year, according to a new report from Bloomberg. This marks a huge shift in strategy for the biggest EV maker, which has historically built its entire in-car infrastructure from scratch rather than relying on a third-party. more…
  • Apple Wallet got a bunch of new features in iOS 26, including the just-released Digital ID that, along with AI order tracking, fix key shortcomings in previously launched Wallet features. more…
  • Apple’s new accessory, the iPhone Pocket, officially goes on sale tomorrow. But some Apple Stores have started featuring the new ISSEY MIYAKE collaborative product already, so user hands-on videos have arrived. Here’s a roundup of first looks. more…
  • Some 2 billion email addresses and 1.3 billion passwords have been compromised in a series of data breaches highlighted by a cybersecurity company. Microsoft regional director Troy Hunt, who runs the site Have I Been Pwned, says the stolen data is more extensive than anything the site has ever processed … more…
  • Apple was today denied permission to appeal the result of a billion-dollar lawsuit filed by UK app developers accusing the company of abusive commission levels. The company last month lost the case and a hearing today is deciding how the damages are calculated. If the ruling stands, it is expected to end up costing Apple anywhere between £1B and £2B ($1.3B to $2.6B) – but Apple is expected to counter this with four arguments … more…
  • Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is Apple TV’s big-budget sci-fi epic starring Kurt Russell and more importantly, Godzilla. Now, Apple has announced that Monarch season 2 is coming soon and shared the first teaser trailer. more…
  • The leaker who first revealed the name of the iPhone 16e is now saying that demand for the device has been very low. However, they say that despite this setback, Apple is for now still planning to proceed with plans for the iPhone 17e. They also say that production of the iPhone Air has now ceased completely, following an earlier report that output levels had been slashed … more…
  • Update 9:34am PT: There is no direct deal between Apple and Tencent for the 15% commission rate on WeChat mini games and apps. Instead, Tencent is taking advantage of Apple’s new App Store Mini Apps Partner Program, which launched for all developers today. Tencent, like all developers, will first have to apply to the program. Members of the program earn 85% of qualifying In‑App Purchase sales within qualifying mini apps. The original story via Bloomberg is below. Apple’s App Store commission might be under threat in multiple countries around the world, but the company has just gained a huge new source of commission thanks to a WeChat deal struck in China. The situation arises because the way most Chinese iPhone users buy apps is very different to anywhere else in the world … more…
  • The iOS 26.2 developer beta released earlier today brings a few animation and interface tweaks, indicating that Apple is still working on the balance between practical usability and its original vision for Liquid Glass. Here’s what’s changed. more…
  • WondLa, Apple’s animated adventure trilogy, returns on November 26 for a final run of six episodes. Watch the trailer below. more…
  • Today, 1Password announced a new “unlock with device” setting that auto-unlocks the app when you unlock your Mac. Here’s how it works. more…
  • Apple continues to test the next iPhone software update with iOS 26.2 beta 2 released today. The pre-release iPhone software update includes a surprising amount of changes and refinements. Here’s everything new so far: more…
  • iOS 26 brought major changes to CarPlay, including a new Liquid Glass design, widgets, Live Activities, and more. The Messages app also added new features like Tapbacks and pinned conversations. With today’s release of iOS 26.2, Apple has added a new toggle that lets you simplify the Messages app … more…
  • iOS 26.2 is coming next month, and developer beta 2 just arrived today, highlighting three new improvements for Apple’s Games app. more…
  • Apple has released a new wave of beta updates, with developer beta 2 rolling out for tvOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and more. more…
  • Less than a week after releasing beta 1, Apple is now rolling out macOS Tahoe 26.2 developer beta 2. Here’s what to expect, including a new feature for video calls. more…
  • Apple has just released iPadOS 26.2 developer beta 2, which arrives about one week after developers received access to the first beta version. Here’s what’s new so far. more…
  • Apple has released the second iOS 26.2 beta for iPhone. The developer beta version is available as an over-the-air update starting today. more…
  • macOS Tahoe 26.2 is adding a a fun and useful new feature for video conferencing. The update introduces a feature Apple is calling Edge Light, which aims to improve your video quality in low lighting conditions by adding a virtual ring light around the edge of your Mac’s display. Here’s how it works. more…
  • Apple’s Shortcuts app offers tremendous power, especially with new iOS 26 additions. But my own most-used shortcuts tend to be extremely simple, including one recently shared by Quinn Nelson for opening an app’s settings. more…
  • Following two months of meticulous work, Basic Apple Guy has released the much-anticipated iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Internals Wallpapers. Here’s how to get them. more…
  • Back in August, OpenAI unveiled GPT-5, a major frontier model update to ChatGPT. Three months later, OpenAI is back with GPT-5.1, which it says is “now warmer, more intelligent, and better at following your instructions.” more…
  • Jason Momoa is fast becoming an Apple TV fixture, with reports emerging of a third major series coming from Apple with Momoa in the starring role: Nomad. more…
  • The watch face is easily among Apple Watch’s most important features, and watchOS 26 offers big improvements to watch faces in three main ways. Here’s what’s new. more…
  • Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 20% off or try for free.  more…
  • Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll. Joining a long list of ongoing Singles’ Day Apple deals that are still live right here, including the best price ever on AirPods 4 at $85, today we are starting off with MacBook Pro. Best Buy is now offering a particularly notable deal on the M4 Pro MacBook Pro at over $550 off the list price in excellent condition open-box, alongside the Amazon all-time low on this M5 MacBook Pro. We also have a $250 price drop on the most Apple’s most affordable M4 iPad Pro, the 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max at up to $540 off, and M4 Mac mini at up to $110 off. Just be sure to also scope out the launch deal on the brand new Find My Tracking Card Pro from Nomad before you head below for more.  more…
  • Apple is kicking off the holiday season today, with an extended product return window now in place, and decorations for the online store and retail locations. Here’s a look at this year’s holiday theming. more…