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Macworld Black Friday has arrived, and if you’re looking for new Apple gear, it can be overwhelming out there. Even without needing to fight the doorbuster crowds, sorting through all the noise to find the best deals can be tricky, especially when prices are constantly changing. That’s where I come in—stay tuned to Macworld’s Black Friday live blog all day long as I hunt down the deals that are worth your time. If you need something right away, check out our roundup of every Black Friday Apple deal we’ve found and find links to other individual deal trackers below. But I’ll be using this blog to post the best of the best—MacBooks, iPads, AirPods, and anything else I think Apple users will love. So keep us upon in your tabs and check back all throughout the day! Best Apple Deals Available Now! Black Friday is here, and there are lots of deals to choose from. Check out our full blog below, but these are the top picks right now: Today’s best Apple deals $250 off the MacBook Air at Amazon $250 off the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon $150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon $110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart $79 off AirPods 4 with ANC at Amazon Updated November 28: We have reviewed the best prices and found some of the best price drops we’ve seen, all of which are included below. We will be regularly monitoring the best prices and will update this article throughout the day. Black Friday 2025 Live Deal Tracker50 mins ago, By Michael.SimonThat's a wrap! Thanks for following along with our live blog. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving, picked up some great geals, and have a wonderful holiday season. See everyone for the podcast next week! Link copied SHARE 2 hours ago, By Michael.SimonOne of our favorite iPhone stands is 60% off Need a good iPhone stand? You can’t go wrong with Twelve South, especially if you don’t mind spending a premium on good design. But today’s Black Friday deal lands you a gorgeous multi-function charging stand for 60 percent off its usual $150 MSRP. We could say enough nice things about the HiRise 3 Deluxe charging stand in our 4.5-star review, and that was at full price. At $60? Just go get one. Twelve South Link copied SHARE 3 hours ago, By Michael.SimonThe best mini PC deal is actually a Mac I don’t know if there will be an M5 Mac mini next year. Probably not based on Apple’s fickle schedule. But either way, the M4 Mac mini is the best mini PC you can buy, especially when it’s on sale for just $479, an impressive $120 off its MSRP. There isn’t much you won’t like—it’s super small, loaded with ports, incredibly fast, and did I mention it’s small? And now the mini has an even mini-er price to match its mini footprint. Link copied SHARE 4 hours ago, By Michael.SimonTake home Wall-E and Eve A quick break from the Apple gear. I just bought this adorable Lego set of Wall-E, Eve, and Mo for $56, a savings of $13, and the best price I’ve seen since the set launched in September. For what looks like a fairly intricate set with more than 800 pieces, this price is a steal. Lego Link copied SHARE 4 hours ago, By Michael.SimonTake half-off Apple's official iPhone 17 cases Apple’s silicon iPhone cases are quietly among the best you can buy, but the $49 price tag is a little steep. But at half off, they’re a practical steal. A bunch of colors are available, so go check out the inventory. My favorite is neon yellow (which should have been named Cosmic Yellow). Link copied SHARE 5 hours ago, By Michael.SimonThese Beats headphones are better than AirPods Magic and $250 less In our AirPods deal roundup, we noted that AirPods Max are down to $400, a solid savings of $150 off the $549 MSRP. I still don’t recommend buying them, though. If you want a pair of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones, get these Beats Studio Pro headphones instead. For $150, you’ll get a lot of what you get with AirPods Max with a lighter design and longer battery life. There’s really no comparison. Foundry Link copied SHARE 5 hours ago, By Michael.SimonKeychron Q1 HE Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard for $60 off We just posted a 4-star review of this keyboard, and now it’s at an all-time low price of $191. A few highlights: It’s got super-quiet keys, a gorgeous design, and will look fantastic paired with a new Mac mini, which just so happens to be on sale too. Link copied SHARE 5 hours ago, By Michael.Simon$49 Apple Pencil USB-C (for real this time) OK, that Amazon Apple Pencil USB-C deal below is back at $69, but Walmart has it for $49. For real, i promise. Link copied SHARE 7 hours ago, By Michael.SimonApple's adorable holiday ad OK let’s take a break from the deals to watch Apple’s charming holiday ad with a group of singing woodland critters. Link copied SHARE 7 hours ago, By Michael.SimonKnock up to $70 off the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard I love the iPad Pro’s Magic Keyboard, but don’t love its price tag. And it rarely goes on sale for more than a few bucks. So if you want one (and you should) for your M4 or M5 iPad, run to take advantage of this deal: Amazon is selling the 11-inch model for $249 ($50 off) and the 13-inch model for $279 ($70 off). That’s the best deal I’ve seen in a really long time. Link copied SHARE 7 hours ago, By Michael.SimonGet the best Apple Watch for under $200 You might be tempted by the Apple Watch Series 11 or Ultra 3, but the smartest smartwatch Apple sells is actually the Apple Watch SE 3. You’ll miss out on a few sensors and features that the higher-end watches have, but you’ll get the stuff that matters: an always-on display, an S10 chip, excellent battery life, sleep tracking, a temperature sensor, and of course, an optical heart-rate sensor. It’s the perfect watch for just about everyone and Amazon has it for $199, a cool savings of $50 off its MSRP. If you don’t have an Apple Watch or have an older model, I recommend grabbing one. David Price / Foundry Link copied SHARE 7 hours ago, By Michael.SimonI still can't believe AirPods 4 with ANC are under $100 Apple’s ANC earbuds are a good value at their MSRP of $179. They were a great deal at $119 during Amazon’s October Prime Day sale. But I’m simply blown away by Amazon’s Black Friday price of just under $100. That’s not just a good deal for an Apple product—it’s probably the best pair of earbuds you can get for this price. So if you need a pair, go grab one. Link copied SHARE 8 hours ago, By Michael.SimonAirTags are under $16 for the first time ever A four-pack of AirTags has been on sale at Amazon for $65 for a couple of weeks (which is a great price), but they’ve knocked a couple of bucks off today, bringing the total to $63. That’s not a huge savings, but it’s notable because it means this is the first time you can get an AirTag for less than $16—$15.75 to be exact. AirTags are Apple’s most underrated product and I would recommend the bundle at its $99 regular price, but for this price, you might want to get two sets. Link copied SHARE 9 hours ago, By michael-simonApple Pencil USB-C is $49… maybe I’ve been chasing this deal since Wednesday, and it keeps coming and going. But if you catch it at the right time, the Apple Pencil USB-C, which is usually $79, is down to $49. It’s missing some of the bells and whistles that you’ll get with the Apple Pencil Pro—most notably, pressure sensitivity and haptic feedback—but it’s still a great iPad companion. Link copied SHARE 9 hours ago, By Michael.SimonThe cheapest iPad is crazy cheap now Listen, I love the iPad Pro and the Air, but pound for pound, the humble A16 iPad is just as good. This Black Friday deal knocks $75 off the price and brings it down to an all-time low. OLED, Face ID, and the M5 are great and all, but for $274, you’ll be able to do all the same stuff for a quarter of the price. Go forget FOMO and grab one, and you won’t regret it. Link copied SHARE 9 hours ago, By Michael.SimonWalmart's crazy AirPods Pro 2 deal is still available Earlier this week, Walmart slashed the price of the AirPods Pro 2 to an unheard-of $139, a savings of $110 off the original $249 MSRP. Yes, they’re the older generation. But they’re also really freaking good and have a lot of what you’re getting in the AirPods Pro 3, from the H2 chip to noise cancellation, hearing protection, and live translation. You won’t get a heart-rate sensor, but if you already have an Apple Watch, there’s no need for it anyway. So save over $100 and grab this deal from Walmart before it’s gone forever. Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Link copied SHARE 9 hours ago, By Michael.SimonA MacBook for $549?! Yes, you can get a brand-new M1 MacBook Air for $549 at Walmart. My colleague Roman Loyola wrote an article examining whether it’

Macworld There are three new Apple Watches: the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE 3. The newest Apple Watch models feature upgrades in processing power, connectivity, and health monitoring capabilities, alongside design refinements. Notable enhancements include the S10 chip, 5G connectivity, battery life improvements for the Series 11 and Ultra 3, and an always-on display for the Apple Watch SE. In this guide, we will help you decide which Apple Watch is best for you. We’ll compare the features, specs and price as well as offer advice on choosing cases, colors, and straps in our Apple Watch comparison chart so you can be confident you are choosing the right Apple Watch.  Best Apple Watch Deals Available Now! Black Friday is here so it’s a great time to buy an Apple Watch. We are seeing lots of deals, including these top Apple Watch discounts. Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.S. $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon $150 off Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) at Walmart $60 off the Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon $50 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 at Apple Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.K. £200 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Argos £130 off Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) at Currys £40 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 at Apple Take a look at our round up of the best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday for more deals. And for other Apple product deals see: Best Apple Deals of Black Friday. But if you aren’t ready to buy an Apple Watch yet, here’s what you need to know before buying an Apple Watch.  Best Apple Watch Right now, Apple sells three different Apple Watches, although there are different combinations of case and wristband that can make it seem like a bit of a minefield. The newest Apple Watches are the Apple Watch Series 11, the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and the Apple Watch SE 2, so we are primarily focused on those here, although you may still be able to buy one of the older watches at a discount if you shop around (take a look at the Best Apple Watch Deals for the best prices.) Choosing the best Apple Watch for you depends on your needs. The three Apple Watches have a lot of things in common, but they also have some significant differences. The Apple Watch Ultra 3, is best for those who are into extreme sports, the Apple Watch SE 3 is for anyone who wants a budget-friendly Apple Watch, and the Series 11 is for the rest of us. For help understanding what the differences between the Apple Watches are and whether you really need to spend the extra money to get them, read on. Apple Watch Series 11 – Best Apple Watch for everyone Pros More scratch-resistant 24 hour battery 15 minute change for 8 hours of battery life Cons Same S10 chip as the Series 10 Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $339 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket 2024’s Series 10 brought a larger display and thinner design, and at a quick glance, 2025’s Apple Watch Series 11 is much the same. But there are differences: the new display is more scratch-resistant than 2024’s model thanks to the upgraded Ion-X glass that comes with the aluminium case which Apple says is 2x more scratch-resistant than the Series 10. The even tougher titanium version of the Apple Watch 11 offers the same tough sapphire crystal display used for the Ultra 3. The Series 11 is available in Jet Black, Silver, Rose Gold, Space Gray in the standard aluminium body, or Natural, Gold, and Slate titanium versions. The Space Gray option is new for 2025. The big news of the 2025 models is the inclusion of blood pressure monitoring. The hypertension detection feature will be available for the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3. But it’s not only those models: you can also record the data on the Apple Watch Series 9 and 10 and the Ultra 2. Also available on the Apple Watch Series 11, and all Apple Watches from Series 9 forwards is Live Listen transcription and Live Translation which will automatically transcribe phone calls and messages on your Apple Watch screen in real time. Sleep Score is another new feature that isn’t unique to the 2025 models: it runs on Series 6 and newer models running watchOS 26. New features that the older Apple Watches don’t get include 5G cellular on the cellular models. There is improved battery life of 24 hours, up from 18 hours, and fast charging is faster: charge up to 80% in 30 minutes and a 15 minute change will get you up to 8 hours battery life. The main disappointment is that the Apple Watch 11 uses the same S10 processor in the Series 10. Prices start at $399/£369 for the smaller model – that’s a reduction in the U.K. price compared to the Apple Watch Series 10. Apple Watch Series 11 starts at $399/£369 for 42mm model. The Apple Watch Series 10 was from $399/£399 for 42mm model, so that’s a price drop in the U.K. Who should buy the Apple Watch 11? While it shares the S10 processor with the Series 10, the enhanced durability and improved battery life are beneficial – and, if battery life is important to you, crucial. For those upgrading from an older Apple Watch, the Series 11 is a good option. If you own a Series 10, or even a Series 9, it’s probably not worth upgrading because you can already take advantage of most of the new features. Apple Watch 11 further considerations: If you can find an offer on an Apple Watch Series 10 then you can save money knowing you are getting a practically identical Apple Watch. We would tend to advice against spending more to get the cellular model as we don’t think it’s necessary – but it may be something you would benefit from. Read our full Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm) review Apple Watch Ultra 3 – Best Apple Watch for sports enthusiasts Pros Screen visibility improvements 42 hours battery life Charge up to 80% in 45 minutes Cons Big and bulky Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $699.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Apple’s Ultra series are Apple Watches designed for adventurers and power users. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 comes two years after the Ultra 2 launched. There’s a slightly larger display due to thinner bezels, and the case is slightly thinner too (12mm compared to the Ultra 2’s 14.4mm), but it doesn’t look massively different to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. It comes in the same natural and black titanium options. There are some differences though. The tough sapphire crystal display means improved durability. The screen is better thanks to a LTPO3 wide-angle OLED – so you’ll be able to see notifications from any angle in bright sunlight. Other changes include the S10 chip (up from the S9 in the Ultra 2), 5G cellular and satellite connectivity. The 42 hours of battery life, compared to 36 on the Ultra 2, and 24 for the Series 11, is particularly impressive. Fast charging is faster – you can charge up to 80% in 45 minutes, rather than an hour. A 15 minute change will get you up to 12 hours. The high blood pressure detection feature may be enticing, but it is also available on the Apple Watch 11, Apple Watch 10 and even the 9. As are the other features like Live Listen transcription, Live Translation, and Sleep Score. The Apple Watch Ultra 3 starts from $799/£749, that’s a discount for U.K. shoppers compared to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 which started from $799/£799. Who should buy the Apple Watch Ultra 3? If you are the adventurous type, taking part in activities like camping, hiking, diving, and anything else classed as extreme sports, the Apple Watch Ultra is the watch for you. With it’s satellite feature, the Ultra 3 will be a particular benefit for anyone who goes off the grid and outside of cellular coverage. It’s bigger and bulkier, and it costs more than the Series 11, but if you need a smart watch with a rugged design suited to extreme environments, the Ultra is the one to get. Apple Watch Ultra 3 further considerations: Features offered by the Ultra models that are missing from the Series 11 include Emergency SO

Macworld Best AirPods Deals Available Now! Black Friday deals are in full swing! These are the best prices we are seeing right now: Today’s best AirPods deals: U.S. $110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart $60 off AirPods 4 at Amazon $79 off AirPods 4 with ANC at Amazon $150 off AirPods Max at Amazon $50 gift voucher with AirPods Pro 3 at Apple Today’s best AirPods deals: U.K. £30 off AirPods Pro 2 at Argos £20 off AirPods 4 at Amazon £20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon Prices checked on November 28. Deals change quickly during Black Friday weekend, so we will update this page throughout. Black Friday, the yearly shopping event where everyone hunts for the biggest deals, has officially arrived and we’re already seeing rock-bottom deals on Apple’s AirPods. The best deals will only last until Cyber Monday on December 1, so if you want a pair of AirPods, it is an excellent time to buy. We’ve seen some great deals already, including $79 off the AirPods 4 with ANC. AirPods Pro 3 are $30 off, which is their first significant discount, but Walmart has a great deal on the AirPods Pro 2 for $138, while in the U.K., we’ve seen them down to £169 at Argos and Amazon, but they frequently go out of stock. You can also find the best deals on alternatives to the AirPods, including Beats headphones, which are made by Apple and have many of the same AirPods innovations. You should also check out our roundup of the Best Black Friday Apple deals for this year. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we recommend. How we pick AirPods deals At Macworld, we’ve tested every model of AirPods that Apple sells and have used them extensively in our daily lives. We have an extensive historical knowledge of historical prices and all-time lows, and only spotlight the best deals we find. Our team checks prices across Amazon and other major retailers several times a day and only highlights the verified low prices at the time of our latest update. Since there are just four models of AirPods, we’ll list the best price we can find for each, but we will let you know when a particular model hits an all-time low. Best Black Friday 2025 AirPods & AirPods Pro deals Black Friday 2025 is an incredible time to pick up a new pair of AirPods. AirPods 4 (with and without ANC) and AirPods Pro 3 are all at all-time low prices, and significantly lower than we’ve previously seen. The Black Friday deals of $69 for AirPods 4 and $100 AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation are simply mind-blowing. You can get a great deal on the older AirPods Pro 2, which are $139 at Walmart, and AirPods Max have just dropped under $400, so now is the time to grab a pair. See more U.S. AirPods deals below. U.K. readers have been able to save £30 on the AirPods Pro 2 on two occasions in November: earlier this week and earlier in the month they were £169. These models keep going out of stock, so be careful to check that it isn’t ‘used’ model if you purchase one. Right now you can also get £20 off the AirPods 4, bringing the price under £100. See more U.K. AirPods deals below. Apple’s Black Friday AirPods deal is a gift card worth $75/£60 with AirPods Max, $25/£20 gift voucher with AirPods Pro, and $25/£20 with AirPods 4. The deals we are seeing mostly beat Apple’s deal, which we’ve tracked over the past few years (see the values offered from 2022-2025 below), but the vouchers may be a better option if you are U.K. based as the discounts are smaller. U.S. Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: $220 ($29 off, MSRP $249) Walmart, AirPods Pro 2: $139 ($110 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, AirPods 4: $69 ($60 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $100 ($79 off, MSRP $179) Amazon, AirPods Max: $399 ($150 off, MSRP $549) Amazon, Wired EarPods (USB-C): $13.32 ($5.68 off, MSRP $19) Apple, $25 gift card with AirPods 4 or ANC Apple, $50 gift card with AirPods Pro 3 Apple, $75 gift card with AirPods Max U.K. Amazon, AirPods 4: £99 (£20 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): £149 (£20 off, RRP £169) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Argos, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C case): £169 (£30 off, New RRP £199) Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: £219 (£0 off, RRP £219) Amazon, AirPods Max: £449 (£50 off, RRP £499) Apple, £20 gift voucher with AirPods 4 or ANC Apple, £40 gift voucher with AirPods Pro 3 Apple, £60 gift card with AirPods Max Other headphone deals for Black Friday 2025 If it doesn’t have to be AirPods, take a look at these deals we’ve seen. You might also find some deals among our best earbuds for iPhones and best over-ear headphones. U.S. Amazon, Beats Solo 4: $130 ($70 off, MSRP $200) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80) Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: $150 ($20 off, MSRP $170) Amazon, Beats Studio Pro: $170 ($180 off, MSRP $350) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats Pill: $79 ($71 off, MSRP $150) Amazon, Beats Flex: $30 ($50 off, MSRP $70 Amazon, Sony WH-1000XM6: $398 ($51 off, MSRP $460) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Bose QuietComfort headphones: $199 ($150 off, MSRP $349) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Anker Soundcore Q20i: $38 ($32 off, MSRP $70) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: $199 ($100 off, MSRP $299) Amazon, Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: $349 ($50 off, MSRP $399) Apple, $50 gift card with Beats headphones Apple, $25 gift card with Beats Pill speaker U.K. Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95) Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £149 (£80 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Bowers & Wilkins Pi8: £279 (£90 off, RRP £369) Amazon, Beats Solo 4: £95 (£105 off, RRP £199.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats Fit Pro: £99 (£120 off, RRP £219.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats PowerBeats Pro 2: £171 (£79 off, RRP £249.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Beats Studio Buds +: £85 (£95 off, RRP £179.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Bose New QuietComfort Ultra headphones: £399.99 (£50 off, RRP £449.95) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Sennheiser HD505 headphones: £179.99 (£50 off, RRP £229.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Anker Soundcore P30i: £23.99 (£26 off, RRP £49.99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds: £199 (£100 off, RRP £299.95) Amazon, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: £150 (£79 off, RRP £229) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Apple, £40 gift voucher with Beats headphones Apple, £20 gift voucher with Beats Pill speaker How to get the best AirPods deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice We’re seeing some incredible sales on all four AirPods models this year, with all-time low prices on the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max. Here’s what to look out for: AirPods 4: Apple’s cheapest AirPods weren’t updated in 2025, and we’ve seen prices falling all year. Over Prime Day, they dropped to $89 and early Black Friday sales have already dipped even lower. We don’t know if they’ll get as low as $75, but it’s possible. AirPods 4 with ANC: Apple sells a version of the AirPods 4 with noise cancellation for an extra $50, but we’ve seen them as low as $119. With AirPods 4 ANC getting a larger price drop heading into Black Friday, we could see the ANC model inch closer to $110. AirPods Pro 3: Apple just released the newest AirPods Pro 3 in September alongside the iPhone 17, so we’re not expecting the kind of deep discounts we saw last year with AirPods Pro 2. However, we might see the remaining stock of AirPods Pro 2 drop as low as $150. AirPods Max: Apple’s over-the-ear AirPods Max haven’t been updated in a meaningful way since 2020. They still have an H1 chip, don’t support Apple’s latest AirPods Pro features, and have a very high price tag compared to similar wireless headphones. If you want a pair, we’d recommend waiting until they drop under $400. Does Apple discount AirPods for Black Friday? Gift card values 2022–2025 Apple doesn’t cut prices for Black Friday, but it does hold a 4-day Shopping Event where it gives away gift cards when you buy certain items. Apple’s Black Friday 2025 offer is similar to previous years, with $25 for AirPods 4, $50 for AirPods Pro, and $75 for AirPods Max purchased on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. 2025202420232022AirPods 4$25$25n/an/aAirPods Pro (3rd generation)$50n/an/an/aAirPods Pro (2nd generation)n/a$50$50$50AirPods Max$75 $75$75$75 You can read more about Apple’s Black Friday shopping event here: Apple Black Friday 2025: Details of Apple’s sale. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPad deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals

Macworld Wireless headphones or earbuds (whatever you call them) are essentially the standard now, with Bluetooth earbuds being convenient and the sound quality difference to wired not being that noticeable to typical people (we realize audiophiles ‘know’). The market is huge, but here are the best wireless earbuds we’ve tested for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs. If you do want a wired connection some of these do offer it in addition to Bluetooth, but we also have a round-up of the best wired headphones and a comparison of over-ear headphones read our comparison of AirPods Max vs other over-ear headphones. We also have a comparison of all the AirPods. Best AirPods, earbuds and headphones deals Black Friday Right now is an excellent time to buy a pair of earbuds, headphones, earphones (or whatever you call them). With Black Friday upon us we are seeing some superb savings. U.S. deals Apple AirPods Pro 3rd-generation, $30 off at Amazon Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, $100 off at Amazon Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, $50 off at Amazon AirPods Pro 2, $60 off at Walmart Apple AirPods 4 with ANC, $80 off at Amazon U.K. deals Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, £100 off at Amazon Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, £36 off at Amazon Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, £90 off at Amazon AirPods Pro 2, £30 off at Argos Apple AirPods 4 with ANC, £20 off at Amazon We have more deals in our AirPods Black Friday Deals round up. Plus see more Apple deals in Best Black Friday Apple deals. When testing these best earbuds we considered some of the important factors to consider when choosing headphones. Such as whether they support ANC, which is Apple’s codec, or the aptX codec that is now used with many Bluetooth headphones and earbuds, but isn’t supported by Apple (although there are some earbuds, such as the B&W Pi8 below that include a transmitter for aptX support. We explain what to look for when choosing earbuds below. Best headphones and earbuds for iPhone 2025 We’re comparing all the best earbuds with Apple’s own offerings: the AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with ANC. Also included are various options from Apple-owned subsidiary Beats, which by association benefits from a lot of Apple-specific features. But just how well do they compete with headphones from the likes of Bose, Sennheiser, Bowers & Wilkins and Sony? 1. Apple AirPods Pro 3rd-generation (2025) – Best earbuds for iPhone Pros More comfortable and secure fit Heart rate sensor works well Improved battery life Better noise cancelling and transparency The price didn’t go up Cons No significant new audio features Charging case holds less charge Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $219.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The AirPods Pro 3, Apple’s newest high-end wireless earbuds, arrived in September 2025. They succeed the AirPods Pro 2 and feature enhancements in audio quality, health tracking, waterproofing, and fit, while maintaining a similar design. The 2025 AirPods Pro’s headline feature is the new heart rate sensor that uses invisible light to measure heart rate during workouts. Apple claims that the heart rate sensor provides accurate data in the Fitness app for up to 50 workout types.  Side-by-side comparisons reveal differences with the AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro 3 have new ‘foam-infused’ eartips that are better-fitting. There are now five eartips, including a new XXS option. These eartips create a tighter seal in the ear and rotate inward for a more secure fit. They also deform less than the old silicone flanges. The charging case is slightly larger and has a higher light. Internally, Apple has added ‘next-generation Ultra Wideband technology’ that increases Precision Finding distance by 1.5x. The AirPods Pro 3 have improved sound quality compared to the previous generation. Apple has enhanced Active Noise Cancellation with new ultra-low noise microphones, eartips, and computational advances, resulting in twice the ANC of the last generation and four times better than the first. They claim it’s the world’s best in-ear Active Noise Cancellation.  Adaptive EQ and a new multiport acoustic architecture allow for deeper bass and a wider soundstage for greater clarity. Apple promises “next-level Transparency,” which lets in some sound for better awareness of surroundings. New microphone arrays produce more natural-sounding voices, and Adaptive Audio adjusts noise cancellation to allow sounds to be heard. Call quality should improve with better voice and background sound clarity during Transparency mode.  The AirPods Pro 3 also have improved battery life, with 8 hours of playback on active noise cancellation and 10 hours in transparency mode. Additionally, the AirPods Pro Hearing Aid feature provides an extra 4 hours of playback. After 5 minutes in the case, the AirPods Pro 2, 3, and 4 can play for about an hour. Some of the new features are available on other AirPods too. For example, Live Translation, a feature of Apple’s iOS 26 update, is also available on the AirPods Pro 2. It introduces live translation in Phone, Messages, and FaceTime apps, translating spoken and written text in real-time. Pause when sleeping is another new feature that applies to AirPods Pro 2 and 3, AirPods 4, and some Beats headphones. If you fall asleep while using AirPods, they will automatically turn off playback to prevent battery drain. Similarly, Camera remote means you can press and hold the AirPods stem to take a photo or start and stop a video recording on iPhone or iPad. This works with AirPods Pro 2 and 3, AirPods 4, and some Beats headphones. Read our full Apple AirPods Pro 3 review 2. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds – Best earbuds for noise cancellation Pros Excellent sound quality Impressive noise-cancellation Useful app Cons Expensive Wireless case costs extra Spatial audio could be improved Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $199 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Bose’s QuietComfort range has long been a market leader thanks to its combination of high-quality sound and impressively effective noise cancellation. It’s been a while since we looked at the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, which launched with an improved design as well as a new immersive mode for spatial audio in late 2023, but we still highly rate them – with the bonus being that they are often discounted now they are more than a year from launch. This is good news, because they’re not the cheapest earbuds around. The design of the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is sleek and streamlined, with a smart metallic finish that is available in black or Smoke White. Bose has modified the way that its rubber stability bands fit into each earpiece, helping them to sit inside your ear more securely. You get three sets of stability bands, and three sets of rubber eartips in different sizes, so the combination of the different bands and eartips should allow most people to get a good fit. The Bose app also includes a Seal Test option that can check the way that the earbuds are fitted and provide tips on getting a good fit. Sound quality is great, with the Ultra catching the sharp, shimmering sound of the cymbal crash that kicks off Blondie’s Rapture. The bass guitar riff bounces along like a playful puppy, and there’s a bright jangling sound to the lead rhythm guitar, but the Ultra has a keen ear and also picks out the quiet chugging guitar riff that hides further back in the mix. The immersive audio isn’t entirely convincing, but it does add a little extra reverb and spacey ambiance to more atmospheric tracks such as Cut by Low. Bose’s noise cancelation is still ahead of the pack. It stamps down on the deep rumble of aircraft engine noise so effectively that I had to check the airport noise test file was playing! Battery life is around six hours when using noise-cancellation, but spatial audio reduces that to just four hours. The charging case does provide three a

Macworld Best Apple Deals Available Now! Black Friday is here, and there are lots of deals to choose from, including these excellent discounts on the Apple products we recommend: Today’s best Apple deals: U.S. $250 off the MacBook Air at Amazon $500 off 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon $250 off the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon $150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon $60 off Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon $110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart $60 off AirPods 4 at Amazon Get Apple TV for $6 a month with Apple See more U.S. deals and buying advice below Today’s best Apple deals: U.K. £20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon £30 off AirPods Pro 2 at Argos £150 off a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at Amazon £160 off a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS £130 off a M4 Pro Mac mini at Amazon £200 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Argos £100 off iPhone Air (256GB) at Amazon £100 off 11-inch iPad Air at Amazon Get Apple TV for £4.99 a month with Apple See more U.K. deals and buying advice below Updated November 28: We have reviewed the best prices and found some of the best price drops we’ve seen, all of which are included below. We will be regularly monitoring the best prices and will update this article throughout the day. ‘Tis the season for savings! Whether you’re looking for a deal on an iPad, Mac, iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, or anything else Apple sells, there’s no better time to get one for cheap than Black Friday. The annual shopping extravaganza officially kicks off today, with deals lasting until Cyber Monday on December 1. Every retailer that sells Apple gear gets in on the fun, and we are rounding up only the best deals we find right here. We regularly check prices using various tools to get a view of the very best prices right now, compared to what they were over the past days, weeks, and months, so we know an excellent deal when we see it. We’ll also be checking and updating these prices all weekend, so mark this page and return often so you don’t miss a good deal, some of which are short-lived. Even Apple runs its own Black Friday shopping event, where it offers gift cards on certain purchases, including $50 with AirPods Pro 3, $100 for iPad Air, and $250 with a MacBook Pro. The bottom line is that there are lots of deals to be found over the four days, so no matter what Apple device you’re looking for, you will be able to make a saving. So take a look at the deals on all of Apple’s products below. Also, check our Best Picks round-ups, where you can find reviews of all the products we recommend. How we pick the best Apple deals At Macworld we’ve been covering and reviewing Apple and Apple devices for more than 40 years, from the original Macintosh to the most recent M5 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 lineup. We use Apple products every day and purchase them with our own money, so we know a good deal when we see one. More importantly, we also know how to spot a bad deal. With a working knowledge of everything Apple sells and decades of experience, we know when stores are inflating prices or pushing “normal” sales as limited Black Friday deals, so the listings you see here will only be for discounts that are at or near all-time low prices. Macworld Black Friday Tip: While shopping this Black Friday we’ve noticed that on Amazon if you delay your delivery date there are additional 3% savings to be had in the U.S. (2% in the U.K.)! This doesn’t apply to every Apple product, unfortunately, but we have seen the additional 3% applied to AirTags, and if you have lots of other eligible products in your shopping cart then it can add up to a decent saving. Black Friday MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals Apple released the new M5 MacBook Pro in October, but still sells M4 Pro and M4 Max models as well as the M4 MacBook Air. The new M5 model is mostly a chip refresh, but it’s a great one, as we said in our 4.5-star review, and right now you can get $250 off all the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon, taking it $50 lower than Thursday and down to the lowest price we have seen. However, even though the new model brings a major boost in GPU and SSD performance, we also loved the M4 model, and you can get an amazing $300 off the M4 MacBook Pro at Amazon. There are also some excellent deals on the even more powerful MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max, which are full on workstations now at amazingly low prices, such as $300 off the 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon, and a whopping $500 off the 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro, also at Amazon. You can find more deals below. And, of course, the MacBook Air is a fantastic option for just about anyone, earning an extremely rare 5-star score in our testing. You can get $250 off the MacBook Air at Amazon. U.K. shoppers don’t miss out either, with £184 off a 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon. £200 off the M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS, and £349 off the M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon. See even more great deals below. Foundry U.S. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $749 ($250 off, MSRP $999) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399) Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399) Apple, $200 gift card with MacBook Air M4 Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): $1,349 ($250 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): $1,599 ($200 off, MSRP $1,799) Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,749 ($250 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,699 ($300 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $1,748 ($251 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $2,099 ($300 off, MSRP $2,399) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (1TB/36GB RAM): $2,699 ($500 off, MSRP $3,199) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $2,189 ($310 off, MSRP $2,499) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (1TB/48GB RAM): $3,499 ($500 off, MSRP $3,999) Apple, $250 gift card with MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max U.K. Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB/16GB RAM): £849 (£150 off, RRP £999) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,029 (£170 off, RRP £1,199) Amazon, 13-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (256GB/16GB RAM): £1,025 (£174 off, RRP £1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,406 (£193 off, RRP £1,599) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,439.10 (£160 off, RRP £1,599) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): £1,619.10 (£180 off, RRP £1,799) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £1,799.10 (£200 off, RRP £1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,750 (£250 off, RRP £1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £2,119.97 (£279 off, RRP £2,399) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £2,149.97 (£349 off, RRP £2,499) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/48GB RAM): £2,600 (£299 off, RRP £2,899) Apple, £200 gift voucher with MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max Black Friday iMac and Mac mini deals The iMac and Mac mini received an M4 update in October 2024, with the Mac mini also getting a dramatic redesign that shrunk the case down to just 5 inches. We loved the new Mac mini design and M4 chip and there is $120 off at Amazon. The Mac mini M4 Pro version is a great low-cost way to get a really powerful Mac, and with $200 off it’s a superb saving. We don’t know when they will be getting M5 chips, but if they are, they won’t arrive until 2026, so we recommend picking up one of these deals if you’re looking for a Mac desktop. U.K. users should take advantage of £100 off the Mac mini, and £130 off the Mac mini pro. Simon Jary / Foundry U.S. Amazon, M4 Mac mini (256GB): $479 ($120 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, M4 Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $869 ($130 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,199 ($200 off, MSRP $1,399) Amazon, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB): $1,149 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, M4 iMac, 10-core GPU, 256GB): $1,349 ($150 off, MSRP $1,499) Apple, $100 gift card with Mac mini Apple, $120 gift card with iMac U.K. Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM, £699(£100 off, RRP £799) Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £899 (£100 off, RRP £999) Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,269 (£130 off, RRP £1,399) Apple, £80 gift voucher with Mac mini KRCS, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,169 (£130 off, RRP £1,299) KRCS, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,349 (£150 off, RRP £1,499) KRCS, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 512GB RAM) £1,529 (£170 off, RRP £1,699) Apple, £120 gift voucher with iMac Black Friday AirPods deals Apple released the AirPods Pro 3 in September 2025, with a slightly new design, foam-infused eartips, and a heart-rate sensor. We gave them a near-perfect score in our review, but also noted that it’s a relatively small upgrade over the AirPods Pro 2, which has the same H2 chip and many similar features. The new model has the same $249 MSRP in the U.S. and a slightly lower £219 RRP in the U.K. (AirPods Pro 2 were £229), so keep that in mind when shopping. We don’t expect to see AirPods Pro 3 with more than $30-$50 off, but the older AirPods

Macworld The Apple Pencil can be such a great tool to upgrade your iPad experience. This Black Friday, we found a jaw-dropping deal over at Walmart where you can order the USB-C version for $49, a full $30 below its regular price. The USB-C Apple Pencil is fantastic for taking notes or signing documents, but it’s also a stellar tool for drawings. It comes with tilt sensitivity so you can use it like a real pen, but if you want pressure sensitivity for accurate drawing and shading, you’ll need to upgrade to the Apple Pencil Pro (which is also on sale for $95, a savings of $35). The Pencil is compatible with every iPad Apple currently sells, and it’ll work with most models from recent years. It attaches magnetically to your iPad, so you don’t lose it, but you’ll need to plug in a USB-C cable when you need to charge it. Since this is the first time we’ve seen the USB-C Apple Pencil down to $49, we encourage you to take advantage of this fabulous deal before it expires. Don't miss out this 38% discountBuy now at Walmart

Macworld Whether you’re a Mac desktop or MacBook owner, there’s nothing quite like finding that keyboard that fits perfectly within your setup. A keyboard, just as with picking the best mice for Mac, is a very personal choice. After all, you’re likely to be pressing its various keys and twirling its dials for hours each day, and that makes getting the investment right all that much more important. Best Black Friday keyboard deals for Mac users Now is a great time to buy a new keyboard for your Mac. It’s Black Friday and we’ve spotted the following deals on the keyboards we’ve tested: U.S. Keyboard deals: Logitech Pop Icon Keyboard, 20% off at Amazon, BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Keychron Q6 Max, 20% off at Amazon, BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Satechi Slim W3 Wired Backlit Keyboard 30£% off at Amazon, BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Logitech MX Keys Mini For Mac, 21% off at Amazon, BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Satechi SM1 Slim Mechanical Keyboard, 30% off at Amazon, BLACK FRIDAY DEAL U.K. Keyboard deals: Logitech MX Keys S For Mac, 32% off at Amazon Apple Magic Keyboard, 13% off at Amazon Logitech Pop Icon Keyboard, 40% off at Amazon, BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Satechi SM1 Slim Mechanical Keyboard, 15% off at Amazon, BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Below, you’ll find our roundup of the best keyboard for Mac users, including impressive Hall Effect options, full-size offerings, compact boards, and naturally Apple’s own offerings. Here are our favorites. Best Mac Keyboards We have all sorts of Mac keyboards in this round-up, including Apple’s default Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and the cheaper, and still-on-sale Magic Keyboard. We have some keyboards with customizable keys and dedicated apps, and wired keyboards (for those fed up with searching for new batteries every few weeks) as well as ergonomic solutions to help you avoid RSI, and some pretty stylish offerings that give Apple a run for its money. And, talking of money, there are quality Mac-ready keyboards out there that cost a lot less than Apple’s—and do more too. Read on to find the one that’s best for you. 1. Logitech MX Keys S For Mac – Best Mac keyboard for Power Users Pros Competitive price Function keys and numeric keypad Super sturdy Cons Backlight drains battery Best Prices Today: Retailer Price $109.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket It’s hard to keep up with Logitech’s ever-growing MX range of keyboards, but the Logitech MX Keys S For Mac is its latest top-of-the-range wireless keyboard, priced at $109.99/£109.99. Its slimline, low-profile design is very smart and attractive, and available in either Space Gray or Pale Gray. It’s the most solidly built Mac keyboard we have tested, and is capable of surviving some heavy-handed typing when it needs to. The MX Keys S For Mac is significantly cheaper than Apple’s Magic Keyboard (from $179/£179), but also a lot more versatile, as it includes a dedicated set of buttons that allow you to pair it with three separate devices, including Macs, iPads, Windows PCs, and even Linux and Chrome devices. Look for the “For Mac” model as it offers a Mac dedicated layout. The Command Key is the giveaway when you want to ensure you have the regular Mac keyboard layout. There are different models for U.S. and U.K. layouts, too. The original MX Keys was launched a few years ago, so this updated MX Keys S includes a number of new features, such as Function keys that can be used to activate dictation on your Mac, open the emoji menu, or mute/unmute your microphone for video-calls. The backlighting has been improved too, automatically reacting as you first move your hands onto the keyboard, and adjusting to suit the ambient light in the room around you. The backlight does drain the battery though—the keyboard can last for up to five months if you’re not using the backlight, but this drops to around 10 days if you have the backlight on all the time. You can use the MX Keys S with any Mac, and it will work like a standard keyboard with a row of Function keys that control settings such as brightness and volume, or activating Exposé. However, Logitech also provides an app, called Options+, which requires macOS 12 or later. This allows you to reprogram the various Function keys to perform different tasks. It can also be configured to work with specific apps such as Photoshop or Premiere, which makes it a particularly good option for professional users who want to speed up work in their key apps. The app has also been updated for the MX Keys S, adding a new Smart Actions feature that works a bit like Apple’s Shortcuts, by allowing you to record a series of actions that can be triggered using a single key. 2. Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID (2021) – Best Mac keyboard with Touch ID Pros Touch ID Nice design Cons Touch ID won’t work with Intel-powered Macs Slimline so keys don’t ‘travel’ much Smaller version is cramped Best Prices Today: New Refurbished Retailer Price $129.99 View Deal $149 View Deal $149 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Magic Keyboard (2021) Wireless – Silver – QWERTY – English (US) $79 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket At first glance, the two Magic Keyboard models launched by Apple in mid-2021 look very similar to the original models—which are still available and reviewed here as well. However, these newer models bring a number of new features that aren’t available on the older Magic keyboards. For starters, these models are officially referred to by Apple as (1) the Magic Keyboard With Touch ID For Mac Models With Apple Silicon ($149 / £149), and (2) the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad for Mac Models with Apple Silicon ($179 / £179). Note there are Space Gray versions that cost more ($199/£199) so make sure you select the white models if you want to save money. (Apple Silicon means your Mac has an M-series processor—for example, an M2 iMac—rather than an older Intel-based processor. If you bought your Mac after 2020 it is likely using a Silicon M-Series processor.) Apple is making it abundantly clear that the new keyboards are specifically designed for the latest Mac models that have Apple’s home-grown M-series processors. You can use these new keyboards with older Macs that have Intel processors, but you’ll really only be able to use them as basic QWERTY keyboards for typing, as most of the new features—including the Touch ID sensor that sits in the top row of Function keys—won’t work on Intel Macs. The basic design of the two keyboards hasn’t actually changed that much, with the same slimline design and month-long battery life as their predecessors. The smaller Magic Keyboard With Touch ID is priced at quite a premium for the Touch ID sensor. And, like the standard Magic Keyboard, it feels rather cramped, with a small Space bar and cursor keys. The lack of ‘travel’ (the up and down movement of the keys as you press them) also makes the keyboard feel a bit lifeless for people who type a lot and need a bit more tactile feedback when they’re typing up a storm. Then again, you might feel that your fingers have to do less ‘work’ compressing the key. Apple also introduced new versions of the Touch ID keyboard with black keys in early 2022. The key feature of these keyboards, though, is the Touch ID sensor, which sits by the F12 button on the top row of Function keys. This works just like the Touch ID sensors on the iPhone and iPad, and—on Macs with Apple Silicon—you’ll see a new Touch ID panel appear in System Preferences when you first connect the keyboard. This allows you to store up to three fingerprints, which you can use to unlock your Mac, or to make secure payments on the

Macworld Apple’s 27-inch Studio Display is an excellent monitor, but it doesn’t have an excellent price. But this 27-inch LG UltraFine at Amazon does. Normally $280, it’s down to $220 for Black Friday, the absolute best price this model’s ever been. You won’t get a camera or spatial audio, but this LG UltraFine will deliver crisp and clear 3480x2160p resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. Alongside that 5ms response time, this monitor is better suited for handling your daily workload and watching YouTube than it is for gaming, but if you’re hooking it up to a Mac, you probably don’t mind. You can adjust this monitor exactly how you want it, tilting and pivoting it, and adjusting its height at just the right spot so your neck and back stop complaining as much. Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that it looks absolutely gorgeous and will fit right in with all your sleek Apple gear. Just note it connects via HDMI, so if you have a MacBook Air, you’ll need an HDMI-to-USB-C adapter to connect it to your Mac’s DisplayPort. Otherwise, the LG UltraFine 4K IPS display is the monitor your office needs, especially now that it’s more affordable than ever at its Black Friday $220 price point. A 4K monitor for $220? Yes, please!Buy now at Amazon

Macworld Don’t know what to get someone this Black Friday? How about some free money: Right now, if you buy an Apple digital gift card of $100 or more, you’ll also get $15 credit to use on yourself at Amazon. Amazon’s Black Friday promo states that if you buy an Apple Gift Card of north of $100 in a single order and use the APPLEBF coupon code in the appropriate box at checkout, you’ll get $15 in shop credit to use before the end of January 2026. The credit will arrive as soon as the gift card does, which is usually in about 5 minutes. Of course, there are some terms and conditions, such as that you can only take advantage of this offer once. You also won’t be able to use the credit to buy other gift cards, nor can you use a gift card to pay for the current Apple gift card. Also, the credit is only good for “eligibble purchases,” so some items may be excluded. But other than that, it’s just free money. So go grab this deal, because who doesn’t want $15 to spend on themselves while shopping this Black Friday? Get $15 for yourself when you gift someone else $100 at AppleBuy now at Amazon

Macworld This is the kind of deal we were hoping but not expecting to see this Black Friday — the M5 MacBook Pro has dropped to $1,349, a massive $250 discount for a laptop that’s barely been out a few weeks. This isn’t just the best price on this model, it’s the best price we’ve ever seen for Apple’s entry-level MacBook Pro. The M5 MacBook Pro is a laptop that delivers a jaw-dropping performance, as we found when we reviewed it just last month. We gave the new laptop a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, loving the improved GPU and SSD performance. With 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD, this laptop has everything you could want from a professional tool, delivering speed, plenty of storage space, and tons of features. The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR Display is absolutely gorgeous, as usual, delivering crisp visuals, fabulous colors, and 1000 nits of brightness in all lighting situations. Plus, it’s the only Mac you can get with the M5 chip until next year. This is a rare chance to get Apple’s best laptop for a low price, so grab the M5 MacBook Pro for $1,349 before the sale ends. Snag an M5 MacBook Pro for $250 offBuy now at Amazon For more MacBook deals this Black Friday see: Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals and our round up of Apple deals at: Best Black Friday Apple deals.

Macworld It’s not often you see discounts on Adobe Creative Cloud – Adobe’s ever-popular software suite packed with all the greatest hits such as Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects and InDesign. Now that Black Friday is here, Adobe has dramatically slashed prices. The sale ends on Black Friday itself (November 28) so you need to snap up the deal today! But before you buy, note that Amazon has its own deals on Creative Cloud that are in some cases better than Adobe’s! Best Creative Cloud Black Friday Deals Adobe has 50% off Creative Cloud. The price is as follows: U.S. users: Annual price $387.71, billed monthly at $34.97 – Get the deal here U.K. users: Annual price £386.70, billed monthly at £33.34 – Get the deal here Amazon Black Friday deals for Adobe Creative Cloud: Amazon U.S. also has Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of $389.99 – Get the deal here Amazon U.K. beats Adobe’s deal with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of £319.99 – Get the deal here. Adobe Creative Cloud normally costs $779.88 / £773.86 a year if bought directly from Adobe (on the annual prepaid plan) Those prices went up, in 2024 they were $659.88 / £656.21 and in 2023, they were $599.88 / £596.33 a year. Best Black Friday Adobe deals Adobe’s deals are as follows. More information about these discounts can be found at Adobe U.S. and Adobe U.K. You can also read all about how to get the Best prices for Adobe Creative Cloud here: Adobe Creative Cloud pricing: How to get the best deal. Adobe individual users monthly deal Individuals in the U.S can get 50% off Creative Cloud All Apps this Black Friday. Get deal: Individuals Pay $34.97 a month (was $69.99 a month) And in the U.K. individuals can also save 50% on the price of Creative Cloud All Apps this Black Friday. Get deal: Individuals Pay £33.23 a month (was £66.49 a month) The deal is only for one-year subscription, so after the year is up your subscription will be back to the usual price per month, unless you manage to take advantage of another deal. We discuss how to do this later in the article. Adobe individual users annual deal Adobe Creative Cloud normally costs $779.88 / £773.86 a year if bought directly from Adobe (on the annual prepaid plan). In the U.S. customers can save $390 on the usual annual price this Black Friday. Get deal: Individuals Pay $389.71 for the first year (usually $779.88 a year) And in the U.K. customers can save £387 on the annual price of Creative Cloud All Apps this Black Friday. Get deal: Individuals Pay £386.70 for the first year (usually £773.86 a year) The deal is only for one-year subscription, so after the year is up you will have to find another deal or pay the full price. Education users Creative Cloud deals Adobe offers a student discount across its range of products. Even outside of Black Friday, Students can get all apps on an annual plan for $359.88 / £239.76, which is a large discount on the usual $779.88 / £773.86 a year. But for Black Friday that deal is even better: U.S. students: Get Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for Students for $239.81 a year or $19.98 a month. U.K. students: Get Adobe Creative Cloud Pro for Students for £191.74 a year or £15.98 a month. Get deal: Students Pay $19.98 a month Amazon deals on Creative Cloud Individual Amazon U.S. has an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of $389.99. Amazon U.K. beats Adobe’s deal with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of £319.99. Education Amazon U.S. beats Adobe’s deal with an Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Student & Teacher 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of $179.99. Amazon U.K. also beats Adobe with Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Student & Teacher 1 Year deal for a one time purchase of £114.99. The best Adobe CC deals will appear below: Retailer Price $82.99 View Deal Dell Home $659.88 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket How to get Adobe’s Black Friday price if you’re an existing customer Adobe’s Black Friday deal isn’t available for existing customers, though in the past we have found that beginning the subscription cancellation process can sometimes prompt Adobe to offer a discount or additional months for free to entice users to stay. If you already have an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription that is due to increase in price in the next few months—say you got the deal last year—or is already priced higher than the latest deal, it may be worth contacting Adobe’s customer service to cancel so you can jump on the new, cheaper Black Friday deal. Sometimes they will just move you over to the new price without you having to cancel. The process is simple. Sign into your Adobe CC account and click on “Manage Account”. Here you’ll see your current plan price. Most plans last 12 months, so if that deal is coming up or you are already on a price higher than the Black Friday deal, ask Adobe to switch you over straight away. The simplest way is to use the Chat service. A Chat speech bubble icon should be in the lower right-hand corner of the webpage. If not, Adobe suggest you cange your browser. After signing in again, scroll down to the bottom to “Start chat”. Explain what you want to do (cancel your current plan and move to the new price) and the Adobe representative will guide you through the process. Even easier, if you’ve had the account for a few years, is just to ask if you can change to the new Black Friday price. When they say it’s for new customers only, say that you don’t want to go through the whole cancellation process just to get the new price, so could the agent assist you in doing it without cancelling your account. We’d suggest giving that a shot and seeing how far you get—good luck! See our full guide to buying Adobe Creative Cloud which includes advice on how to get the best deal. We also have a guide on getting Photoshop on a Mac. We’re also looking at the best Black Friday Apple deals of the year in our dedicated article.

Macworld Apple has worked hard to build a reputation for security and privacy: using iOS or macOS, the company has led us to believe, makes it much harder for hackers and other bad actors to steal our data or gain access to our accounts. But that doesn’t mean Apple platforms are immune to malicious attacks, and it looks like the company’s Podcasts app could be experiencing one at the moment. One reporter, Joseph Cox of 404 Media, has observed a suspicious pattern of behavior on Podcasts that’s been going on, he says, for months. The app, on both iOS and macOS, spontaneously opens podcasts with odd names and odd contents. “[The] app will open religion, spirituality, and education podcasts with no apparent rhyme or reason,” he writes. “Sometimes, I unlock my machine and the podcast app has launched itself and presented one of the bizarre podcasts to me.” The podcasts are often years old, and in many cases their titles are nonsensical and stuffed with suspicious URLs. Some of them have no audio content at all. Worse, the page for at least one of these podcasts contains a link to a potentially malicious website. Cox isn’t the only person to raise concerns. One very recent review of a six-year-old podcast, he notes, says “Scam. How does Apple allow this attempted XSS attack?” This category of attack matches the suspicious link and redirect Cox spotted in one of the spontaneously launched podcasts. The reporter also spoke to the security expert Patrick Wardle, who was able to verify the phenomenon. “I have replicated similar behavior,” Wardle writes, “albeit via a website: simply visiting a website is enough to trigger Podcasts to open (and [to] load a podcast of the attacker’s choosing), and unlike other external app launches on macOS (e.g. Zoom), no prompt or user approval is required.” As Cox emphasises, the behavior is more weird than truly troubling; Wardle describes it as hackers “actively evaluating the Podcasts app as a potential target,” implying that we are yet to experience real danger, but could do so in the future. Cox says he’s alerted Apple multiple times, but the company has yet to respond. We hope it’s quietly preparing a fix or defence against attacks via this new vector.

Macworld Best Mac & MacBook Deals Available Now! Today’s best Mac and MacBook deals: U.S. $250 off a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon $250 off a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at Amazon $500 off a 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon $200 off a Mac mini Pro at Amazon See all the U.S. MacBook and Mac deals below. Today’s best Mac and MacBook deals: U.K. £150 off a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at Amazon £160 off a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS £130 off a M4 Pro Mac mini at Amazon See all the U.K. MacBook and Mac deals below. Updated AGAIN! November 28: We have reviewed all the best deals to check availability and to see if there have been any further price drops and are excite to reveal that there’s a further $50 off the MacBook Pro M5, now $250 off! We will continue to regularly check this article throughout Black Friday weekend until Cyber Monday. It’s no secret that Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year and it all starts now. But you need to act fast: The shopping event will wrap up on Cyber Monday, December 1. If you are looking for the best deal on a new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini, you have come to the right place at the right time. Even though new MacBooks only just arrived in October, you can already save $200 on one at Amazon, plus there are some great savings to be had on other Macs, including $250 off the MacBook Air. You will find details of all the best deals below, or take a quick glance at our top recommendations in the box above. If you are wondering how Macworld selects the best deals, our editors check all the best resellers in the U.S. and the U.K. for the best prices all year long, so we always have our fingers on the pulse of the best savings. Right now we are using our price comparison tools to closely watch all the resellers to find out who has the best deals on Macs right now, compared to the deals over the past days, weeks and months. Our editors have hand-picked the deals below based on long-term price history, our Mac reviews and current stock, so we only highlight offers we would recommend to friends and family. If you are looking for discounts on other Apple gadgets, we have gathered all the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals in one article. Also, check our Best Picks round-ups, where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. Not sure which Mac to buy? We have lots of advice below about the best deals, but if you are unsure of which model to choose, we can help in our MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air comparison, and our Best Mac guide. In a nutshell though: Light, everyday laptop: jump to our MacBook Air picks and pricing advice. More power for creative work: see our M4 Pro/Max and M5 MacBook Pro deals. Prefer a desktop: go straight to iMac and Mac mini deals and guidance. Best MacBook Pro & MacBook Air deals for Black Friday 2025 Black Friday is here, and Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers in the U.S. and U.K. have slashed prices on Apple’s entire Mac lineup. Here are the best prices we’ve found so far: Best MacBook Pro & MacBook Air deals U.S. These are the lowest U.S. prices we have seen today from major retailers such as Amazon and Best Buy The M4 MacBook Air is one of our favorite Apple laptops ever, as evidenced by the perfect 5-star rating we gave it in our review. All sizes and configurations are on sale for $250 off, the lowest prices we’ve ever seen, and an overall incredible bargain. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB): $749 ($250 off, MSRP $999) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399) Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB): $949 ($250 off, MSRP $1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,149 ($250 off, MSRP $1,399) Apple, $200 gift card with MacBook Air M4 The MacBook Pro is split into two lines: The entry-level 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro and the higher-end 14-inch and 16-inch models with M4 Pro and M4 Max chips. If you don’t need a larger screen, the 14-inch M5 model is $250 off ($50 more than Thursday!) and a great deal for a fantastic machine that got a near-perfect score in our review. Prices vary for the higher models depending on size, chip, storage, and RAM, with $300 off the 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon, and a whopping $500 off the 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro, also at Amazon. We recommend jumping when you see $300 or more off these models; they are top-tier for creative workloads. Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): $1,349 ($250 off, MSRP $1,599) Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): $1,549 ($250 off, MSRP $1,799) Amazon, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,749.10 ($250 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $1,699 ($300 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $1,748 ($251 off, MSRP $1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): $2,099 ($300 off, MSRP $2,399) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (1TB/36GB RAM): $2,699 ($500 off, MSRP $3,199) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): $2,189 ($310 off, MSRP $2,499) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (1TB/48GB RAM): $3,499 ($500 off, MSRP $3,999) Apple, $250 gift card with MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max Best MacBook Pro & MacBook Air deals U.K. These are the lowest U.K. prices we have seen today from major retailers such as Amazon and KRCS. U.K. shoppers don’t miss out either, with £184 off a 13-inch MacBook Air at Amazon. There’s also £200 off the M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS, and £349 off the M4 Pro MacBook Pro at Amazon. See the best deals we’ve selected below. Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB RAM): £849 (£150 off, RRP £999) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,029 (£170 off, RRP £1,199) Amazon, 13-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (256GB/16GB RAM): £1,025 (£174 off, RRP £1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,215 (£184 off, RRP £1,399) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 15-inch M4 MacBook Air (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,406 (£193 off, RRP £1,599) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (512GB/16GB RAM): £1,439.10 (£160 off, RRP £1,599) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): £1,619.10 (£180 off, RRP £1,799) KRCS, 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £1,799.10 (£200 off, RRP £1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £1,750 (£250 off, RRP £1,999) Amazon, 14-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £2,119.97 (£279 off, RRP £2,399) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/24GB RAM): £2,149.97 (£349 off, RRP £2,499) Amazon, 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (512GB/48GB RAM): £2,600 (£299 off, RRP £2,899) Apple, £200 gift voucher with MacBook Pro M4 Pro and M4 Max Best iMac & Mac mini deals for Black Friday 2025 U.S. The iMac and Mac mini received an M4 update in October 2024, with the Mac mini also getting a dramatic redesign that shrunk the case down to just 5 inches. We loved the new Mac mini design and M4 chip and there is $120 off at Amazon, which we’d say is a great saving, especially if you don’t need a screen. The M4 Pro chip version is a great low-cost way to get a really powerful Mac mini and there’s $200 off, so we recommend jumping at any savings here. We don’t know if they will be getting M5 chips, but if they are, they won’t arrive until 2026, so we recommend picking up one of these deals if you’re looking for a Mac desktop. Amazon, M4 Mac mini (256GB): $479 ($120 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, M4 Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $870 ($129 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini (24GB RAM, 512GB): $1,199 ($200 off, MSRP $1,399) Amazon, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB): $1,149 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, M4 iMac, 10-core GPU, 256GB): $1,349 ($150 off, MSRP $1,499) Apple, $100 gift card with Mac mini Apple, $120 gift card with iMac U.K. U.K. users should take advantage of £100 off the Mac mini, and £130 off the Mac mini pro. Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 256GB/16GB RAM, £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/16GB RAM, £699(£100 off, RRP £799) Amazon, M4 Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £899 (£100 off, RRP £999) Amazon, M4 Pro Mac mini, 512GB/24GB RAM, £1,269 (£130 off, RRP £1,399) Apple, £80 gift voucher with Mac mini KRCS, M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,169 (£130 off, RRP £1,299) KRCS, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM), £1,349 (£150 off, RRP £1,499) KRCS, M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 512GB RAM) £1,529 (£170 off, RRP £1,699) Apple, £120 gift voucher with iMac Mac Studio and Mac Pro deals These high-end Macs don’t have any meaningful Black Friday deals (so far). If we spot any, we’ll cover them in our guide to the best Black Friday Apple deals. Black Friday 2025: Top shopping tips We tend to find that the biggest savings are on older models, but be aware that these aren’t always the best value for money. Check the generation of the model that is discounted to make sure you know exactly what you are buying and what it’s really worth. We’ve seen resellers switch to selling refurbished or used when the stock of brand-new models run out, so check that the model discounted isn’t actually a used Mac and therefore not as good a deal as it might look. That’s not to say you should avoid refurb models; you just need to make sure that you aren’t buying something used when you want a new model. Mac deals aren’t limited to Black Friday. We see good deals all year round, so don’t feel pressured into buying during Black Friday. How to get the best MacBook deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice

Macworld At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Incredibly solid build quality Beautifully quiet Smooth linear Hall effect switches Double-shot OSA profile PBT keycaps Lots of extras in the box Cons 75% layout leaves off keys Extremely heavy No height adjustment or wrist rest Poor implementation of Caps Lock indicator Our Verdict A brilliant keyboard with the performance to back up its gorgeous looks, the Keychron Q1 HE is a sterling option for macOS and Windows users alike. Just be prepared to pay for the privilege. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Keychron Q1 HE QMK keyboard Retailer Price $191.99 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Best Prices Today: Check today’s prices Editor’s note: The Keychron Q1 HE is on sale for $192 at Amazon, a savings of $48 off its $240 MSRP. I recently reviewed the Lemokey L1 HE, an excellent mechanical keyboard full of gamer-specific features. What if you’re not interested in gaming or are put off by the L1 HE’s garish, in-your-face aesthetic? Well, Lemokey’s parent company, Keychron, has another option in the form of the Keychron Q1 HE QMK, and it’s a superb device with quality touches everywhere you look. Gone are the gaudy key legends and transparent caps, replaced by a far more refined look and feel that should complement your Apple gear nicely. Yet it loses almost none of the Lemokey’s high-end features and rock-solid build quality, and it even has a few perks of its own. Take the Keychron Q1 HE out of its box and its heft is unmistakable. It weighed in at a beefy 1.74kg according to my scales–combined with the small rubber feet on the underside, that weight means it isn’t going to slip around on your desk any time soon. The metal case is made from 6063 aluminum, and its quality stands up to inspection. There’s no bending or flexing anywhere, just a solid chunk of metal that should take its fair share of bumps and bruises without an issue. There are two color options to choose from: Carbon Black (black case and white, black and red keycaps); and Shell White, (white case and white, black and green caps). I was sent a Carbon Black unit, and it looks beautiful in a simple, understated way. The Q1 HE also looks absolutely gorgeous when its south-facing RGB lights are aglow. There are 24 customizable presets to choose from, most of them subtle, tasteful, and a far cry from the glaring “gamer” aesthetic. Set against the white keycaps and black chassis, the effect is quite lovely. The only quibble I had with the lighting is that the Caps Lock indicator is extremely difficult to see. When pressed, it changes the key’s underside backlighting from RGB to white. Yet you can only really see this from directly above, thanks to the chunky keycaps surrounding the Caps Lock key, and you’re unlikely to be typing from a bird’s eye view. A clearer indicator would be an improvement. (Some apps display a Caps Lock icon when that button is active, so you could rely on that, but it’s not a system-wide display.)   The Q1 HE offers a 75 percent layout, which features a compact design that chops off a few keys that you might not need (the numpad, the End key, and a few more). I personally prefer an 80 percent layout (also known as tenkeyless) and found myself reaching for an End key that was frustratingly absent. The compactness is also undercut somewhat by the keyboard’s weight, which makes it less portable than you might expect from a board of its size. The knob is set to sound volume by default and can be customized.Alex Blake/Foundry The keycaps are made from double-shot PBT plastic, which has a very lightly textured feel and is resistant to finger oils, so you shouldn’t see any smudges showing up (unlike what I noticed with some of the Lemokey L1 HE’s caps). The double-shot nature means that the key legends are made from separate pieces of plastic, so they will never wear off. Keychron uses a sloped OSA profile, which is comfortable in use. In the top-right corner, you’ll find a knob that can be rolled and clicked in, and it’s set to adjust your computer’s volume by default. This can be changed using Keychron’s web app (to adjust RGB backlighting level, for example). It’s made of solid, textured metal and feels thoroughly well-made. Around the back is a toggle to flip between Windows and macOS key layouts. This ensures keys are where you expect them to be–so that the key labeled Option actually works like an Option key, which it doesn’t in Windows mode. This switch is a great addition if you regularly use both macOS and Windows devices during the day. Keychron has included both macOS and Windows keycaps in the box, too, alongside a heap of extras, including a keycap and switch puller, a screwdriver and screws, an Allen key, and more. Next to the macOS/Windows switch is another to move between Bluetooth 5.2, wired, and 2.4GHz modes (note that you get a 1,000Hz polling rate in wired and 2.4GHz modes, but only 90Hz with Bluetooth 5.2). This switch enables you to connect to multiple devices at once, if you like. The Bluetooth 5.2 connection itself can hook up to three different devices, and you move between them with a quick keyboard shortcut. It means there are plenty of connectivity options, should you need them. Switch between Mac and Windows, and even between wireless connections.Alex Blake/Foundry What you don’t get, though, is height adjustment. The Keychron Q1 HE has four tiny rubber feet on its underside, but no way to raise it up or tweak its typing angle. I didn’t find it to be too much of an issue–the angle was comfortable enough for me–but that won’t work for everyone. Perhaps its weight makes it too heavy for flip-out feet, but there are other ways to add height adjustment to a keyboard. At this price, a wrist rest would be a welcome inclusion, but there’s no such luck here. While it’s a minor point, it’s still slightly disappointing. First-rate typing feel Type on the Keychron Q1 HE and you’ll notice one thing right away: it’s incredibly quiet. Keychron has stuffed it with an acoustic pad and sound-absorbing foam, wrapped up in a gasket-mount design, all of which combine to make the keyboard whisper-quiet and supremely comfortable. Any sounds that do emerge are pleasing to the ear, with a soft, creamy feel that won’t disturb your coworkers. Aside from the sound, the typing feel is incredibly important with any mechanical keyboard. I normally prefer tactile switches–which provide a small physical “bump” with each key press–to smooth linear switches. The unit I reviewed came with Gateron’s linear Nebula switches, though, yet they feel extremely comfortable in use. There’s enough weight behind each key press to prevent “bottoming out” (where you push too hard and the key hits the board’s chassis) and the resultant finger fatigue and aching. I could type at my usual quick pace, more or less without issue. Keychron includes tools for swapping out the keys.Alex Blake/Foundry They’re not the lightest switches in the world, though, and unfortunately, they’re the only ones Keychron offers with the Q1 HE. Luckily, Keychron has made the switches hot-swappable, so you can swap them out with other switches that might suit you better, but they must be Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic switches sold on the Keychron website in order to be compatible. Speaking of which, the HE in the Keychron Q1 HE’s name refers to its magnetic Hall effect switches. These actuate each key press using electromagnetic fields rather than a physical mechanism, which should help prolong their life in the long run. I didn’t have the Q1 HE long enough to be able to properly test that, but it’s a welcome feature to have regardless. The board also passed my n-key rollover test with flying colors. The magnetic switches enable some neat additions in terms of customization. Using Keychron’s web app, you can adjust each key’s actuation point so that it requires more or less force to register a press; enable rapid trigger mode, which lets you repeatedly press keys without fully letting go of them; and more. There’s even a tool to program up to four actions with one keystroke. Although the Q1 HE isn’t marketed as a gaming keyboard, it holds up pretty well during gameplay, with features like the aforementioned rapid trigger mode adding to its arsenal. You might prefer lighter switches that can be pressed more quickly if you play a lot of shooters, but it gives a good account of itself in casual games. Compared to the Lemokey L1 HE, though, the Q1 HE is missing a few gamer-specific features. That includes Last Keystroke Prioritization and Snap Click, both of which manage what happens when two keys are pressed at once. You’ll also miss out on Analog Mode, which enables your keys to work like a controller’s joysticks and measure nuanced presses rather than simple on/off inputs. That means that while the Keychron Q1 HE stands up to a lot of gaming scrutiny, it’s not the decked-out tool that the pros might be looking for. As for battery life, after 36 hours of usage, the Q1 HE went from 97 to 18 percent in Bluetooth 5.2 mode with the RGB backlighting at maximum brightness, a drop of 79 percent. It automatically turned the RGB lighting off at 20 percent, so you might

Macworld Best iPhone Deals Available Now! Black Friday is here, and we are already seeing lots of deals, including deals on new iPhones: Today’s best iPhone deals: U.S. $75 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus at Apple $50 gift card with iPhone 16e at Apple We include carrier deals below for U.S. readers Today’s best iPhone deals: U.K. £60 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus at Apple £40 gift card with iPhone 16e at Apple £100 off iPhone 16e (128GB) at Amazon £100 off Phone Air (256GB) at Amazon See below for more deals for U.K. readers If you’re looking for other Apple products, check out our mega roundup of the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals, or take a look at our top choices below: Today’s best Apple deals: U.S. $250 off the MacBook Air at Amazon $500 off 16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro at Amazon $200 off the 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at Amazon $150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon $60 off Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon $110 off AirPods Pro 2 at Walmart $60 off AirPods 4 at Amazon Get Apple TV for $6 a month with Apple Today’s best Apple deals: U.K. £20 off AirPods 4 (with ANC) at Amazon £150 off a 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at Amazon £160 off a 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at KRCS £130 off a M4 Pro Mac mini at Amazon £200 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Argos £100 off 11-inch iPad Air at Amazon Get Apple TV for £4.99 a month with Apple Prices checked on November 28. Deals change quickly during Black Friday, so we will update this page throughout the day. Black Friday is the biggest shopping event of the year, and it can be a great time to get a good deal on a new iPhone, iPhone accessories, or other Apple gear. The big sale officially starts today, and we are already seeing savings on iPhones at Amazon in the U.K., including £100 off the iPhone Air and iPhone 16e! Apple is giving away up to $75/£60 gift cards with iPhone purchases, and in the U.S., the networks are offering some Black Friday deals for those wishing to upgrade their iPhone. Below we are tracking all the best Black Friday deals on the Apple iPhone and associated accessories, as well as sharing some advice on where to look and what to look out for. We’ll be updating this page imminently, as the discounts come in. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. And for help deciding which iPhone to buy take a look at our iPhone Buying Guide and iPhone Comparison chart. How we choose these iPhone deals We track prices at major U.S. and U.K. retailers and carriers and feature the best deals on current models (no old iPhones) that at least match Apple’s own Black Friday offer (up to $75/£60 gift card with the iPhone 16, or $50/£40 with iPhone 16e). We only feature deals from trusted retailers and carriers, and ensure we read the fine print so there aren’t any tricks. The deals are reviewed often to make sure they are still available, with expired or sold-out models annotated or removed. iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: Are there deals? In the U.S. the networks will offer you various incentives to sign up for an iPhone 17 or 17 Pro/Pro Max: AT&T does have a Black Friday exclusive on the iPhone Air where you can get it for less than $3 a month. Verizon’s Black Friday deal includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad and Apple Watch Series 11. T-Mobile’s Black Friday deal is a saving on a iPhone 17 Pro, iPad A16 and Apple Watch SE 3 bundle, details here. In the U.K. there are no discounts on the price of the iPhone 17 or 17 Pro/Pro Max, but you can save £100 on the price of the iPhone Air. Amazon, iPhone Air (256GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP £999) The best savings are on the iPhone 16e which we detail below. You should also consider Apple’s offer of Gift Vouchers with purchases of the iPhone 16e, 16 and 16 Plus. Best U.S. iPhone deals for Black Friday 2025 Grab an iPhone this Black Friday.Eugen Wegmann These are Apple’s iPhone offers for Black Friday: $75 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus $50 gift card with iPhone 16e Best U.S. iPhone carrier deals for Black Friday 2025 In the U.S., most of the deals come from carriers and carry a bunch of strings—trade-in requirements, new lines, and discounts offered as bill credits over two or three years: AT&T: You can get up to $1,100 off the iPhone 17 Pro when you trade in an eligible iPhone. The savings transform into monthly credits on your bill for the next 36 months. AT&T also has a Black Friday exclusive on the iPhone Air where you can get it for less than $3 a month. T-Mobile: The carrier offers the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air for free if you either switch to T-Mobile or trade in a qualifying phone, as long as you’re on a qualifying Experience Beyond plan. The phone is paid through 24 monthly bill credits. T-Mobile’s Black Friday deal is a saving on a iPhone 17 Pro, iPad A16 and Apple Watch SE 3 bundle, details here. Verizon: Get an iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro free with trade in and certain Unlimited plans. This phone is paid through 36 monthly bill credits. Verizon’s Black Friday deal includes an iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad and Apple Watch Series 11. U.S. Cellular: Up to $1,100 off iPhone 17 Pro (or any other iPhone) with a new line and qualifying plan. This phone is paid through 36 monthly bill credits. Xfinity Mobile: If you trade in a qualifying phone you can get up to $1,100 off a new iPhone 17 series model until Dec. 2. Paid as 24 monthly bill credits with a 24-month contract. Boost Mobile: You can get $850 off the price of the iPhone 17 with Boost’s $65 per month plan. Best U.K. iPhone deals for Black Friday 2025 David Price / Foundry These are Apple’s iPhone deals for Black Friday: £60 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus £40 gift card with iPhone 16e In the U.K., there are fewer limitations on the sale of iPhones, so you will be able to pick one up unlocked at a discount if you would prefer to buy an iPhone up front, rather than on a contract. As long as you don’t mind the fact that this iPhone only has one rear camera, we recommend the £100 off iPhone 16e deal at Amazon, in particular the £599 deal on the 256GB model. The newest iPhone to get a cut-price deal is the iPhone Air, which has £30 off. Also be on the look out for deals (like this one from AO) on the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max which are no longer sold by Apple but would offer a good option to those who appreciate the extra camera on the Pro iPhone models but can’t stretch to the iPhone 17 Pro. Amazon, iPhone Air (256GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP £999) Amazon, iPhone 16e (128GB): £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £599 (£100 off, RRP £699) Amazon, iPhone 16e (512GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899) AO, iPhone 16 (128GB): £644 (£55 off, RRP £699) AO, iPhone 16 Pro (128GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP was £999) Apple, £60 gift voucher with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPhone 16e We’d suggest that when it comes to the other deals you should weigh them up against Apple’s own giveaway, where you could get £60 or £40 vouchers with the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, or iPhone 16e, respectively. For example, £100 off an iPhone 16e is better than Apple’s £40 voucher, but AO’s £55 off iPhone 16 (128GB) doesn’t match Apple’s £60 voucher deal so it would be worth waiting to see it that goes lower. How to get the best iPhone deals for Black Friday 2025: Our Advice  Apple is offering a $75/£60 gift card with the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, and $50/£40 with the iPhone 16e, you should make sure that any offers you see beat those prices. Black Friday can be a good time to get a deal on an older iPhone, such as the iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max which are now discontinued. These will be worth grabbing if you see them at a good price. iPhone 17: Apple only launched the iPhone 17 lineup in September so we don’t expect to see big discounts, other than the typical “free iPhone as bill credits over several years with a qualifying plan” deals that are always on offer in the U.S. iPhone 16: Shoppers should look out for discounts on the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, but note that Apple has already cut prices by $100/£100. Also note that Apple no longer sells the 512GB versions of these handsets, so if you find those models on sale at a good price we recommend buying them. Similarly, if you see the now discontinued, iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max on sale at a good price then these would be a good purchase. iPhone 16e: The price of the iPhone 16e will likely drop. This is Apple’s ‘budget’ handset so it already has a low price though so don’t expect huge additional savings. We don’t recommend any iPhones older than the ones above, especially not the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus which are not Apple Intelligence compatible. iPhone headphones deals for Black Friday 2025 Foundry Many of the best deals are going to be on iPhone accessories—cases, chargers, cables, and the like. There are way too many such products to keep track of, and many small discounts come and go throughout the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. We highlight only the most interesting bargains; products that are rarely discounted or exceptionally good prices on accessories we recommend. U.S. Amazon, AirPods Pro 3: $220 ($29 off, MSRP £249) Walmart, AirPods Pro 2: $139 ($110 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, AirPods 4: $69 ($60 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, AirPods 4 (with ANC): $100 ($79 off, MSRP $179) OUT OF STOCK BUT KEEP CHECKING! Amazon, AirPods Max: $430 ($119 off, MSRP $549) Amazon, Wired EarPods (USB-C): $13.32 ($5.68 off, MSRP $19) Apple, $25 gift card with AirPods 4 or ANC Apple, $50 gift card with AirPods Pro 3

Macworld When Apple was still in the Lightning era and fought tooth and nail against USB-C, the common argument was that Lightning ports were significantly thinner than their USB-C alternatives. The USB-C connector is 1.1 mm thicker than Lightning (2.8 mm versus 1.7 mm). About five years later, Apple released its thinnest iPhone–with a USB-C port. If you place the iPhone Air next to any other USB-C smartphone and compare their ports, you will notice that the port on the Air is so incredibly thin that you can barely see its casing. This special feature is due to a new manufacturing process that Apple details in a recent press release, and which the repair specialist iFixit scrutinizes. How Apple manufactures the iPhone Air’s USB-C port Apple uses a new manufacturing process for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the iPhone Air. The housing of the Apple Watch Ultra and the port of the iPhone Air are 3D printed from a titanium powder. It was assumed that Apple would rely on the common method and mix the recovered titanium powder with an adhesive in order to “cast” the desired mold from this mass, layer by layer. However, as Apple shows in its press release and iFixit confirms with the microscope images, the company uses a 3D process with a laser. The desired molds are milled from a titanium block. The process was developed at the TU Dresden, the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology in Dresden, and the Leibniz Institute of Polymer Research Dresden, and was presented six years ago in the scientific journal Nature. The process was originally developed for titanium dental implants, which adhere better to the jawbone and are bacteria-repellent thanks to the special structure of larger craters (50 µm) and smaller holes of 5 µm on the crater surface. The laser-structured surface of a titanium implant.Nature / Fabrication of multifunctional titanium surfaces by producing hierarchical surface patterns using laser based ablation methods Benefits of the new process for the iPhone Air The new titanium surface of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the iPhone Air is not bacteria-repellent, but the structure still lacks the smaller 5 µm indentations that prevent the adhesion of slightly larger bacteria. However, the new components have other functions: the titanium produced in this way is more heat-resistant, which will particularly benefit the iPhone Air, as the device is charged via the USB-C port. With the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple points out that the watch has become more water-resistant. The new process allows for different structures in areas that previously had to remain flat. For example, the new housing has been given a rough surface around the frame so that the antenna adheres better to it. It can be assumed that the USB-C port of the iPhone Air also has this feature. The new process is energy-efficient and will save the manufacturer 400 metric tons of titanium by the end of the year. Around 50 percent less raw materials are used in production than in previous generations. The fact that Apple was able to shrink the iPhone Air to such an extent is due in part to the innovative process used to manufacture the USB-C port from titanium. This has made the component thinner, more heat-resistant, and more energy-efficient in production. Apple iPhone Air (2025) Read our review

Macworld Best Apple Watch Deals Available Now! Black Friday is here, and we are seeing lots of deals, including these top Apple Watch discounts. Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.S. $50 off the Apple Watch SE 3 at Amazon $150 off Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) at Walmart $60 off the Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon $50 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 at Apple See more Apple Watch U.S. deals below Today’s best Apple Watch deals U.K. £200 off Apple Watch Ultra 2 at Argos £130 off Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm) at Currys £40 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 at Apple See more Apple Watch U.K. deals below Prices checked on November 28. Deals change quickly during Black Friday; we will update this page throughout the day. The annual Black Friday extravaganza is always a fantastic time to buy an Apple Watch, with big savings from a wide variety of retailers. It officially starts today and runs through Cyber Monday, December 1. In this article, we will share all the best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2025. We have tools that we can use to check the prices everywhere, so we always know who has the best price and can share them here. We also share our advice about how to get the best deal on an Apple Watch, what to look out for, and what to avoid. If you want to know what other Apple products are discounted, check out our round up of the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. And if you aren’t sure which watch to buy, read our comparison of every Apple Watch. How we pick the best Apple Watch deals We’ve tested every Apple Watch model that Apple has ever sold, and wear them in our daily lives. We regularly check Apple Watch prices from all the retailers and have an extensive historical knowledge of historical prices and all-time lows. Therefore we know when we find a really good deal on a really good product, and we will share it here. Right now our team is checking prices across Amazon and other major retailers several times a day and highlighting the verified low prices at the time of our latest update. We also evaluate deal prices against the current MSRP/RRP for each model and spot any discrepancies that might be missed when looking at the price of older models to help our readers avoid scams. When it comes to deciding what actually constitutes a good deal, we would look for roughly $50 to $70 off the current models for U.S. buyers, while in the U.K., we rarely find more than £30 off. Best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2025 Want to get a bargain on a new Apple Watch? These are the best deals we’ve seen so far. Check out our advice below this section for tips on what to look out for. U.S. You can save $60 on the new Apple Watch Series 11 at Amazon, but there is also $150 off the older model, which isn’t all that different (the two new health features, hypertension alerts and Sleep Score, are also available on the Series 10), so definitely worth your attention. We gave the Apple Watch SE 3 a near-perfect score of 4.5 stars and highly recommend it at full price—for $50 off, it’s a no-brainer decision. There’s only $20 off the Ultra 3, so it’s probably worth waiting a little longer on that one to see if prices drop again. Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm): $339 ($60 off, MSRP $399) Amazon, Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm): $369 ($60 off, MSRP $429) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): $199 ($50 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $229 ($50 off, MSRP $279) Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: $780 ($20 off, MSRP $799) Walmart, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): $279 ($150 off, was $429 – clearance) Apple, $50 gift card with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 U.K. In the U.K. the deals are small on the newest Apple Watch models, but is it possible they will improve over the Black Friday weekend – we’ve already seen Amazon drop the price of the Watch SE 3 further, so it’s now £20 off. If prices don’t drop further, our advice would be to snap up Apple’s Black Friday offer, which will get you a £40 gift card. The biggest deals on offer right now are on the older models. We’d recommend Argos’s £200 off the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Curry’s £130 off the Apple Watch Series 10. Just keep in mind that in the U.K., Apple cut the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 prices by £30 and £50 compared to the previous generation when they were introduced. Keep this in mind when shopping, because some stores might make savings appear to be larger than they actually are. Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3: £719 (£30 off, RRP £749) KRCS, Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): £215 (£4 off, RRP £219) Amazon, Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): £229 (£20 off, RRP £249) Argos, Apple Watch Ultra 2: £599 (£200 off, RRP was £799, Ultra 3 is £749 – clearance) Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (42mm): £279 (£120 off, was £399, Series 11 is £369 – clearance) Currys, Apple Watch Series 10 (46mm): £299 (£130 off, was £429, Series 11 is £399 – clearance) Apple, £40 gift voucher with Apple Watch SE 3 and Series 11 How to get the best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2025: Our advice Like always, Apple sells three watches, but for the first time in years, all three models were updated this year. Apple Watch Series 11: The standard Apple Watch Series 11 starts at the same price as previous watches ($399/£369) and is largely the same as the Series 10. The main upgrade is better battery life (24 hours vs 18 hours), 5G connectivity (on cellular models), and better scratch resistance. We’re spotlighting a deal on the Series 10 for $120 off and recommend grabbing it instead of paying more for the Series 11. Apple Watch Ultra 3: The Apple Watch Ultra 3 ($799/£749) has a slightly larger screen, 5G connectivity, Emergency SOS via satellite, and significantly longer battery life (42 hours vs 36 hours). With prices already dropping by $100, we recommend picking up the newer model if you’re looking for a large, rugged watch. Apple Watch SE 3: Apple updated the Apple Watch SE for the first time in years and gave it several overdue features, including an always-on display, skin temperature sensor, gestures, 5G (on cellular models), a faster chip, and fast charging. With the same $249/£219 starting price, an older SE 2 would need to be around $100 to be worth it. Early Black Friday sales are already pushing the price of the SE 3 under $200 and we think it’s a fantastic option for just about anyone. For detailed advice on selecting the best model for you, check out our Apple Watch buying guide. Black Friday Apple Watch deals: What to avoid Spot bad deals: It’s important to be aware that Black Friday brings bad deals as well as good ones. Retailers don’t want to give you a great deal; they want you to buy their unwanted stock at a high price and will use all sorts of tricks to persuade you to do so. Don’t let them get away with it. Check the real pricing: Always check the current MSRP/RRP for the watch you’re planning to buy (we include these with all of our recommended deals). In the U.K. Apple dropped prices on the new set of Watches when they were introduced, but retailers will conveniently forget to mention this and quote the old price instead. That makes their discount look bigger and the deal more appealing. Some retailers also raise their own prices ahead of Black Friday, then drop them back down and claim a large saving. Price tracker sites like CamelCamelCamel can help you to work out if this has happened. We will also flag it if we see it. Read about the product: It’s worth checking reviews and buying guides (such as ours, linked above) to assess the age and worth of the device. Make sure you’re not being fobbed off with antiquated stock. Also, watch out for deals on the cellular models; these can look like big savings, but in our experience, there is little point in owning a cellular Apple Watch. You might as well pay less and get the standard model. Does Apple discount Apple Watches for Black Friday? Apple doesn’t drop prices for Black Friday. Rather, it gives away gift cards when you buy certain items. For Apple’s Black Friday deal in 2025, it is giving away $50/£40 gift cards with Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 11 purchases made on Apple’s U.S. site or Apple’s U.K. site. The Series 10 wasn’t included in 2024’s sale, so the fact that the Apple Watch 11 is included this year is a nice surprise. In many cases, especially in the U.K. where the price drops aren’t as big, the Apple Black Friday deal is a better option. Where to get Black Friday Apple Watch deals These retailers may offer Black Friday Apple Watch discounts: U.S. Apple – no direct discounts, just gift cards Amazon U.S. – widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly Best Buy – wide range of deals on popular Apple products Costco – some deals on popular Apple products, watch out for restored and older models Target – some deals on popular Apple products Walmart – some deals on popular Apple products, watch out for restored and older models U.K. Apple – no direct discounts, just gift cards AO.com – grants larger discounts to AO members (£39.99 annually) Amazon U.K. – widest range and often the deepest short-term discounts, but stock moves quickly Argos – some discounts Currys – a mix of new a older models John Lewis – mostly current products, with a few older models KRCS – good selection, but not as many models as the Apple Store Very – good selection of deals Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Fri

Macworld Best U.S. iPad Deals Available Now! Black Friday is here and we are already seeing lots of deals, including these top deals on iPads: Today’s best iPad deals: U.S. $100 off M5 iPad Pro at Amazon $150 off 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB) at Amazon $150 off 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB) at Amazon $75 off A16 iPad at Amazon There are more U.S. deals and buying advice below. Today’s best iPad deals: U.K. £100 off 11-inch iPad Air at Amazon £100 off 13-inch iPad Air at Amazon £50 off iPad mini at Amazon £206 off M4 iPad Pro at Amazon There are more U.K. deals and buying advice below. Prices checked on November 28. Deals change quickly during Black Friday so we will update prices accordingly throughout the day. Black Friday is here, and if you’ve been waiting to buy a new iPad, there’s never been a better time. Literally. Every tablet Apple sells is at an all-time low price this Black Friday, with savings of up to $150 off brand-new models. Want a list of all the best Apple deals? Check out our round-up of the Best Black Friday Apple deals. Also check our Best Picks round ups where you can see reviews of all the products we rate as a good purchase. And if you aren’t sure which iPad to buy read our Best iPad buying guide. How we pick the best iPad deals Macworld knows iPads. Our editors have used and reviewed every major iPad release and nearly every generation over the past 15 years, and have a working knowledge of all models, features, and specs. We buy iPads ourselves and track price drops all throughout the year, so we can tell the difference between a legitimate Black Friday deal and one that’s disguised to look good. We have a working knowledge of each model’s all-time low and make our recommendations accordingly. Best Black Friday 2025 iPad deals Black Friday Week is here, and by now it probably feels like the deals have been running all month as Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers in the U.S., U.K., and elsewhere have been slashing prices. As the sale really ramps up for the Black Friday weekend, the best deals are surfacing. But you’ll have to be quick because the sale will be over after Cyber Monday on December 1. In the U.S. all of Apple’s iPads are at or below their all-time low, including the new M5 iPad Pro, which launched in October has already received its first-ever discount: a massive $100 off. We gave it a five star review as it is undoubtedly the best tablet on the market, but if you own an iPad Pro M4, or are looking at a deal on one, we suggest that it’s not a huge update from the older model so deals on the older model are worth considering. There is also a a decent $100 off the iPad Air. Of note, the 128GB A16 iPad is $5 below its previous all-time low price with a $75 saving. U.S. Amazon, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): $899 ($100 off, MSRP $999) Amazon, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,199 ($100 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): $274 ($75 off, MSRP $349) Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): $399 ($100 off, MSRP $499) Amazon, 11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $449 ($150 off, MSRP $599) Amazon, 13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $649 ($150 off, MSRP $799) Apple, $100 gift card with iPad Air Apple, $50 gift card with iPad and iPad mini Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,049 ($150 off with coupon, MSRP $1,199) Amazon, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,199 ($150 off with coupon, MSRP $1,299) U.K. In the U.K. we’re seeing a £100 saving on the iPad Air, which is an excellent deal, but the deals on the other iPads in the U.K. aren’t as big as they are in the U.S. There’s now £50 off the iPad mini (it was just £38 off earlier in the week). The M5 iPad Pro only has a small saving, so right now we are looking at the older models to get a better discount. With that in mind, we’d recommend the M4 iPad Pro if you can find one (it’s £206 off at Amazon, but selling out fast). Amazon, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £944 (£55 off, RRP £999) KRCS, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £1,273 (£26 off, RRP £1,299) Amazon, iPad (A16, 128GB): £299 (£30 off, RRP £329) Amazon, iPad (A16, 256GB): £399 (£30 off, RRP £429) Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 128GB): £461 (£50 off, RRP £499) Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 128GB): £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 11-inch iPad Air (M3, 256GB): £579 (£100 off, RRP £699) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 13-inch iPad Air (M3, 256GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, 11-inch M4 iPad Pro (512GB): £1,033 (£166 off, RRP £1,199) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Apple, £80 gift voucher with iPad Air Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPad and iPad mini How to get the best iPad deals for Black Friday 2025: Our Advice  Britta O’Boyle If you’re not sure which model is right for you, read our in-depth iPad buying guide. Here’s a quick overview of Apple’s lineup: iPad: Apple updated its cheapest iPad in 2025 with an A16 chip and twice the storage (128GB) of the previous model. At $349, it’s already a fantastic value, but the Black Friday $274 price puts it in impulse-buy territory. iPad mini: The iPad mini was updated in October 2024 with an A17 Pro processor, 8GB of RAM, and twice the storage (128GB). It regularly drops to $399, which is what we’re seeing for Black Friday as well. iPad Air: Apple updated the iPad Air with an M3 processor in 2024, but left it otherwise unchanged. It still comes in two sizes, 11 inches and 13 inches, and has the same gorgeous design. We saw price cuts as high as $150 off for Prime Day, and the Black Friday sales we’ve tracked so far match that. iPad Pro: The iPad Pro was updated in October with an M5 processor, but nothing else has changed. So we recommend looking for significant savings on the M4 model (and we are spotlighting them above when they appear). iPad Accessory Black Friday 2025 deals Mahmoud Itani / Foundry Black Friday is also a great time to find deals on iPad accessories, including the Apple Pencil (which you can get for less than $50!). To check if the Apple Pencil works with your iPad, read: Apple Pencils compared: Which Apple Pencil works with your iPad? Apple also has a Black Friday deal that might be of interest if you want an Apple Pencil. You can get a $25/£20 voucher with your purchase of the Apple Pencil Pro. It’s also a great time to grab a pack of AirTags, with prices dropping to $65 for a pack of four of Apple’s tracking devices. U.S. Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: $95 ($34 off, MSRP $129) Amazon, Apple Pencil USB-C: $49 ($30 off, MSRP $79) Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $249 ($20 off, MSRP $269) Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air(M2/M3): $300 ($19 off, MSRP $319) Amazon, Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $289 ($10 off, MSRP $299) Amazon, Magic Kayboard for 13-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $280 ($69 off, MSRP $349) Amazon, Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad: $200 ($49 off, MSRP $249) Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): $65 ($34 off, MSRP $99) Amazon, AirTag (single): $18 ($11 off, MSRP $29) Amazon, Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $18 ($11 off, $29) Amazon, Apple 35W Dual USB-C compact Port Power Adapter: $39 ($20 off, MSRP $59) Amazon, Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $40 ($9 off, MSRP $49) Apple, $25 gift card with iPad keyboards or Apple Pencil Pro U.K. It’s a good time to buy Apple accessories like the Appel Pencil and keyboards in the U.K. You can also get four AirTags for £74, which is £18.50 each. Amazon, Apple Pencil Pro: £99 (£20 off, RRP £129) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Apple Pencil USB-C: £59 (£20 off, RRP £79) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Apple Magic Keyboard case (13-inch iPad Pro): £329 (£20 off, RRP £349) Amazon, Magic Keyboard: £75 (£24 off, RRP £99) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID: £129 (£20 off, RRP £149) Amazon, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: £159 (£20 off, RRP £179) Amazon, Magic Mouse (white): £59 (£20 off, RRP £79) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, AirTag (4-pack): £74 (£45 off, RRP £119) BLACK FRIDAY DEAL Amazon, AirTag (single): £26 (£9 off, RRP £35) Apple, £20 gift card with iPad keyboards or Apple Pencil Pro Does Apple discount iPads for Black Friday? Every year, Apple holds a shopping event from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. However, Apple rarely discounts its products and the event consists of gift card offers rather than actual savings. The Apple Black Friday shopping event for 2025 has been announced, and the iPad Air, iPad mini, and standard iPad are all included. It’s no real surprise that the M5 iPad Pro is excluded, as it was just released in October. You can get a gift card for $100/£80 with the Air and $50/£40 with the other iPads. Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.S.) Get Apple's Black Friday offer (U.K.) It’s not a bad deal if you want to buy more than one Apple product, as you can use your voucher to make a second purchase, or credit it to your account and pay for all your subscriptions for a few months. If you are looking for bigger deals though you will need to look elsewhere. Here’s how the amounts offered in 2025 compare to previous years. 2025202420232022iPad Pro–$100$50n/aiPad Air$100$75$75$50iPad mini$50–$50$50iPad$50$50$50n/a Black Friday 2025: Best deals for Apple products Check out these Black Friday roundups for the best Apple deals: Apple Black Friday sale details Best Black Friday Apple deals Best Black Friday MacBook & Mac deals Best Black Friday AirPods deals Best Black Friday Apple Watch deals Best Black Friday iPhone deals

Macworld If you want to buy the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, Pro, or Pro Max you can get one from all the major carriers and many U.K. resellers will sell you one unlocked. Or you can buy from Apple – at least you can if it’s the iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16e you want, the rest have now been discontinued with the arrival of 2025’s iPhone 17 series (see the best iPhone 17 deals). The only reason not to buy one of the iPhone 16 range of iPhones right now is the arrival of the iPhone 17 series, which includes the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the brand new iPhone Air. We compare every iPhone in a separate article. There are good reasons to choose the iPhone 17 models over the 16 models, for one, the iPhone 17 has double the storage at the entry level, starting at 256GB for £799. The iPhone 16, though now £100 less than it was, has half the storage for £699. With this in mind we only consider it a good deal if the iPhone 16 is around £150 cheaper than the iPhone 17, so less than £650 could be considered ok. There are some higher capacity iPhone 16 models no longer sold by Apple and we would suggest a deal on one of those would be worth taking advantage of. That includes the iPhone 16 at 256GB or 512GB. If you see a good price for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max we’d also consider it, since Apple no longer sells those handsets. A good reason to buy an iPhone 16 Plus is the fact that there is no equivalent in the iPhone 17 line up! If you want a large handset and don’t want to pay a premium for the Pro Max it is the one to buy! Best iPhone Deals Available Now: Save on 16, 16e, 16 Plus and more Black Friday is here, and we are seeing lots of deals, including deals on these iPhones: Today’s best iPhone deals: U.K. £60 gift card with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus at Apple £40 gift card with iPhone 16e at Apple £100 off iPhone 16e (128GB) at Amazon £100 off Phone Air (256GB) at Amazon See below for more deals for U.K. readers If you’re looking for other Apple products, check out our mega roundup of the Best Black Friday 2025 Apple deals. If you want to get your hands on an iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max at the best price, here’s a summary of the best deals and promotions offered by retailers and carriers in the U.K. to help you get the best deal on your new iPhone. If you’re looking for other models, check out our Best iPhone deals. Amazon, iPhone Air (256GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP £999) Amazon, iPhone 16e (128GB): £499 (£100 off, RRP £599) Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £599 (£100 off, RRP £699) Amazon, iPhone 16e (512GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899) AO, iPhone 16 (128GB): £644 (£55 off, RRP £699) AO, iPhone 16 Pro (128GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP was £999) Apple, £60 gift voucher with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPhone 16e You can find the best deals for every iPhone 16 handset in the tables below the contract deals section. We have also rounded up the best iPhone 16 cases so you can keep your new iPhone safe. iPhone 16 U.K. prices Apple dropped the price of the iPhone 16 with the arrival of the iPhone 17. iPhone 16e prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £599 / 256GB: £699 / 512GB: £899 iPhone 16 prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £699 iPhone 16 Plus prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £799 / 256GB: £899 Best Phone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max carriers and contract deals If you don’t have the money to buy the iPhone 16 upfront, you’re probably going to need to get it from a carrier or mobile provider, who will allow you to pay monthly for the phone. U.K. readers can browse contract deals using the tool embedded below. Click ‘Choose Smartphone’ to register which model you’re interested in. If you’d like to research deals for yourself, try the following U.K. providers: Mobiles.co.uk (100GB, £29.99 per month and upfront payment, extra £50 with trade-in: here.) O2 Vodafone Three Virgin Mobile EE Sky Mobile Carphone Warehouse (use the comparison tool by clicking View Deals, and remember to tick the box labeled “Show total cost of ownership”) Best Unlocked iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max deals In the U.K. it is easy to buy an iPhone without it being locked to a particular network, which is a good option if you have a contract already that you are happy with. It’s also easier to sell on an unlocked iPhone later on. Buying direct from Apple is one way to buy an unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 16, Plus, Pro or Max, but you can also shop around and save money by buying from other retailers such as Amazon, John Lewis, Currys, Argos and others. We have tables below that will show you the best price right now, so you can pick the best place to buy an iPhone. Apple and some U.K. resellers will allow you to trade in your old iPhone so you can get money off your new one. You can trade in at Amazon, Argos, Currys, and John Lewis. We cover How to sell or trade in your old iPhone separately. One reason to give your custom directly to Apple is that the company offers an iPhone Upgrade Program. You can pay from £42.95 a month and get a new iPhone every year–with AppleCare+ included. You can also spread your payments over a couple of years so you are paying every month for your new iPhone. Best iPhone 16e deals right now Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16e. iPhone 16e (128GB), RRP £599 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket Apple iPhone 16e (256GB) Apple iPhone 16e (512GB) Best iPhone 16 deals right now Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 models. iPhone 16 (128GB), RRP now £699 New Refurbished Retailer Price $829 View Deal $829.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 16 128GB – Ultramarine – Unlocked $702 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Teal – Unlocked $702 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Pink – Unlocked $702 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – Black – Unlocked $719.99 View Deal iPhone 16 128GB – White – Unlocked $724 View Deal Price comparison from Backmarket View more prices Discontinued… Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) Discontinued… Apple iPhone 16 (512GB) Best iPhone 16 Plus deals right now Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Plus, 128GB, RRP: £899: iPhone 16 Plus (128GB), RRP now from £799 New Refurbished Retailer Price $929 View Deal $929.99 View Deal Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Black – Unlocked $721 View Deal iPhone 16 Plus 128GB – Pink – Unlocked $740 View Deal

Macworld A slew of new iPhones arrived in September 2025, and if you’re scouting out ways to buy the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, or either of the iPhone 17 Pro models, we have your back. Whether it’s directly from Apple, from your go-to retailer, or your carrier, there are loads of options to get yourself a new phone. You don’t have to buy the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, or Pro Max, or the iPhone Air, directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract. One of the benefits of not buying from Apple is that you can take advantage of special promotions and deals offered by popular retailers and carriers. And, if you are shopping from the U.K., resellers, including Amazon, will sell you an unlocked iPhone at a good discount. For Black Friday there is £100 off the iPhone Air at Amazon. Get that deal and more Black Friday iPhone deals in our Black Friday iPhone deals round up. If you aren’t sure which new iPhone to buy, we compare every iPhone in a separate article. You can also find deals on other iPhones here: Best iPhone Deals. Later this month it’s Black Friday and we expect to see some good iPhone deals at that time, so do bookmark our Best Black Friday iPhone deals. Get your iPhone 17, iPhone Air, 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max from a carrier One of the easiest ways to get the new iPhone is directly from your carrier. AT&T: You can get up to $830 off the iPhone 17 when you trade in an eligible iPhone. The savings transform into monthly credits on your bill for the next 36 months. T-Mobile: The carrier offers the iPhone 17 for free when you switch to T-Mobile and add a line on the Experience plans. The money transforms into bill credits spread over the next 24 months. T-Mobile is offering $1,000 off an iPhone Air. Verizon: Save up to $830 with a trade-in and a new line. This offer is only available online. U.S. Cellular: You can get $999 off an iPhone Air at U.S. Cellular. Xfinity Mobile: If you trade in a qualifying phone you can get up to $830 off a new iPhone 17 series model. Boost Mobile: You can get $850 off the price of the iPhone 17 with Boost’s $65 per month plan. In the U.K. you can find deals at the following: Mobiles.co.uk O2 Vodafone Three Virgin Mobile EE Sky Mobile Carphone Warehouse Best iPhone 17 deals The iPhone 17 is available in a bunch of gorgeous colors, has a larger display, and features a new A19 chip. It has a ton of upgrades over the iPhone 16, including a 48MP ultra-wide camera, an 18MP Center Stage selfie cam, ProMotion display with always-on, longer battery life, and twice the starting storage at 256GB. In the U.S. an unlocked iPhone 17 has a starting price of $829 at Apple, but you can get up to $700 off with a trade-in (though most people will get around $400). You will also get an extra $30 discount if you activate the phone with one of the available carriers — AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon. All in all, you’ll save hundreds on the price as long as you have a new-ish phone to trade in. You can also get your phone from one of the big retailers, though they might not have all of the same color and capacity options as the Apple Store: Walmart: Prices start at $849 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy: Prices start at $830 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Up to $375 in trade-in. In the U.K. you can pick up an unlocked iPhone 17 from Apple or third-party resellers for £799 or less. Amazon: U.K. readers will find it on Amazon from £799. Eventually we will see that price drop. Get the iPhone 17 from a retailer iPhone 17, 256GB, from $799/£799 Retailer Price $1,299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone 17 (512GB) Best iPhone Air deals The iPhone Air, while technically not part of the iPhone 17 family, is Apple’s thinnest phone ever. With a 6.5-inch display and just 5.6mm thick, this iPhone Air is a technical marvel, with an A19 Pro processor, 18MP Center Stage selfie camera, and 48MP Fusion camera that can capture 4K video at 60fps. There are some sacrifices, such as less battery life and a single camera, but if you want the latest “wow” phone, this is the one to get Prices for the iPhone Air start at $999 for the 256GB version, and it goes as high as $1,399 for the 1TB model. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in, and you can activate your phone straight away with AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon, although there’s no activation discount at all. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All this could bring the price of the iPhone Air down to $299. The following retailers list the iPhone Air. Walmart – price starts at $1,049 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy – price starts at $999.99 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Best Buy also offers up to $375 in trade-in. In the U.K. you can pick up an unlocked iPhone Air from Apple or third-party resellers for £999 or less. Amazon: U.K. readers will find the iPhone Air on Amazon from £899. That’s £100 off for Black Friday. Get the iPhone Air from a retailer iPhone Air, 256GB, from $999/£999 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone Air, 512GB, from $999/£999 Apple iPhone Air (512GB) Best iPhone 17 Pro & Pro Max deals The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have a new aluminum-and-glass design and deliver a “dramatic leap in performance” with the A19 Pro chip and vapor-cooled thermal management. They’ve also got three 48MP rear cameras, including an 8X optical-quality telephoto lens. For real iPhone pros, this is the best phone yet. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are a bit pricier, starting at $1,099 and going up to $1,999 for the decked-out 2TB version of the Pro Max. Apple offers up to $700 off with a trade-in. There’s no extra discount if you activate your phone with one of the available carriers (AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, or Verizon) straight away, so it doesn’t matter if you choose to connect to one at a later time. All in all, you could get the phone for as low as $399. A few big retailers already have the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max listed:. Walmart: Price starts at $1,149 with AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon activation. Best Buy: Price starts at $1,099.99 with AT&T or Verizon activation. Up to $375 in trade-in. In the U.K.: Amazon: Price starts at £1,099. Get the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max from a retailer iPhone 17 Pro, 256GB, from $1,099/£1,099 Retailer Price $1,299 View Deal Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro, 512GB, from $1,299/£1,299 Apple iPhone 17 Pro (512GB) iPhone 17 Pro Max, 256GB, from $1,199/£1,199 Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket iPhone 17 Pro Max, 512GB, from $1,499/£1,499 Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (512GB)