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Today is Black Friday, and as shoppers bustle through retail stores looking for the best deals, numerous Mac resellers are offering notable discounts on a wide range of Apple's Mac lineup. This includes the 12-inch MacBook, 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro, 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac, 13-inch MacBook Air, and Mac mini.

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To help sort through all of the best Mac-related deals you can find online today (and in some Best Buy stores), we've broken down each offer in the lists below. As you read, the bolded discounts represent particularly great deals, and in some cases are the lowest-ever prices for these models.

MacBook Pro

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13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2017)

  • 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Silver - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H) (Amazon) (Best Buy)
  • 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H) (Best Buy)
  • 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Best Buy)
  • 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Amazon) (Best Buy)
  • 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,586.00, down from $1,749.00 (Amazon); $1,599.00 (Adorama)
  • 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Silver - $1,749.00, down from $1,949.00 (Adorama)
  • 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,799.00, down from $1,949.00 (Adorama) (Best Buy)

13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2018)

  • 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,599.00, down from $1,799.00 (B&H)
  • 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,599.00, down from $1,799.00 (B&H) (Adorama)
  • 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Silver - $1,849.00, down from $1,999.00 (B&H) (Best Buy)
  • 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,849.00, down from $1,999.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Best Buy)

15-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2017)

  • 2.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,699.00, down from $2,399.00 (B&H)
  • 2.8 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $2,199.00, down from $2,399.00 (Amazon)
  • 2.9 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Silver - $1,999.00, down from $2,799.00 (B&H)
  • 2.9 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Space Gray - $2,149.00, down from $2,799.00 (B&H)

15-inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2018)

  • 2.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $2,149.00, down from $2,399.00 (B&H) (Best Buy)
  • 2.2 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $2,149.00, down from $2,399.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Best Buy)
  • 2.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Silver - $2,499.00, down from $2,799.00 (B&H) (Adorama)
  • 2.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD in Space Gray - $2,499.00, down from $2,799.00 (B&H) (Adorama)

13-inch MacBook Air (Late 2018)

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  • 1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Gold - $1,069.00, down from $1,199.00 (B&H Preorder)
  • 1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Silver - $1,069.00, down from $1,199.00 (B&H Preorder)
  • 1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,069.00, down from $1,199.00 (B&H Preorder)
  • 1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Gold - $1,269.00, down from $1,399.00 (B&H)
  • 1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Silver - $1,299.00, down from $1,399.00 (B&H)
  • 1.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD in Space Gray - $1,269.00, down from $1,399.00 (B&H Preorder)

12-inch MacBook (Mid 2017)

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  • 1.2 GHz, 256 GB in Gold - $1,099.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H)
  • 1.2 GHz, 256 GB in Silver - $1,199.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H) (Amazon)
  • 1.2 GHz, 256 GB in Space Gray - $1,199.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H) (Adorama) (Amazon)
  • 1.3 GHz, 512 GB in Gold - $1,499.00, down from $1,599.00 (B&H)
  • 1.3 GHz, 512 GB in Rose Gold - $1,509.00, down from $1,599.00 (Amazon)
  • 1.3 GHz, 512 GB in Silver - $1,499.00, down from $1,599.00 (B&H) (Amazon)
  • 1.3 GHz, 512 GB in Space Gray - $1,499.00, down from $1,599.00 (B&H) (Amazon)

iMac (Mid 2017)

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21.5-inch iMac

  • 2.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB - $899.99, down from $1,099.99 (Best Buy) (B&H)
  • Retina: 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB - $1,149.00, down from $1,299.00 (B&H)
  • Retina: 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB Fusion - $1,299.00, down from $1,499.00 (B&H)

27-inch Retina iMac

  • 3.4 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB Fusion - $1,599.00, down from $1,799.00 (B&H) (Best Buy)
  • 3.5 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 1 TB Fusion - $1,849.00, down from $1,999.00 (B&H)
  • 3.8 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 2 TB Fusion - $2,099.00, down from $2,299.00 (B&H); $2,149.00 (Amazon)

Mac mini (Late 2018)

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  • 3.6 GHz, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD - $749.00, down from $799.00 (B&H)
  • 3.0 GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD - $1,049.00, down from $1,099.00 (B&H)

We've got Black Friday deals on Apple's entire product lineup along with a long list of sites that are offering additional discounts on Mac-related accessories, so for a full list of everything that you can get at a discount today, make sure to check out our full Black Friday Roundup. If you've spotted an awesome deal on a Mac, make sure to share it in the comments and feel free to email us at tips@macrumors.com.

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For this week's giveaway, we've teamed up with Satechi to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a USB-C Dual Charging Station that's designed to charge the iPhone and the Apple Watch at the same time.

Available in Silver or Space Gray to match Apple's devices, Satechi's Dual Charging Station provides a total of 15W of power to charge an iPhone and an Apple Watch.

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The Charging Station, priced at $64.99 normally but on sale for $38.99, features a slim, attractive design with a pedestal for each device, holding both the iPhone and the Apple Watch upright for easy viewing.

You'll need to supply your own cables for the iPhone and Apple Watch, but the Charging Station includes built-in cable management features to wind up excess cable. It comes with a USB power adapter and a USB-C to USB-A cable.

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Satechi has designed the charger with smart charging technology that will provide the proper amount of power to each of the two devices that are being charged. It works with all modern Apple devices that have Lightning connectors, along with the Series 1, 2, and 3 Apple Watch models.

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Beyond Apple products, there are tons of smart home devices, both HomeKit-enabled and non-HomeKit, that are available at a discount during Black Friday.

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Almost every major retailer has discounts on products from companies like Amazon, Google, Nest, Hue, and more, and we've rounded up some of the best deals below. This is by no means an exhaustive list, so make sure to check out our Black Friday roundup for even more deals.

HomeKit Devices

Hue

Lutron

Eve

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Non-HomeKit Smart Home Products

Google

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Amazon and Ring

Nest

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There are multiple retailers that are offering the same or similar Nest discounts, so while we've focused on Best Buy, Lowe's, and Kohl's below for their slightly better discounts, you can also get Nest deals at Staples, Office Max, Office Depot, Jet, Newegg, Dell, Meijer, Belk, and more.

Sonos


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  • Sonos One - $174.99, down from $199.99 from Best Buy
  • Sonos Beam - $349, down from $399 from Sonos
  • Sonos Sub - $599, down from $699 from Sonos

Other

Find an awesome deal on a smart home product? Make sure to mention it in the comments below and feel free to email us at tips@macrumors.com to share.

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Black Friday retail shopping is well underway across the country today, but those who prefer online shopping already know that many of the best deals can be bought without leaving your home, and some notable offers are available only online.

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For that purpose we've created this post to round up all of the best online-only bargains this Black Friday, offered by well-known brands like Anker, Aukey, Incipio, Griffin, and many more.

Incipio, Griffin, and Incase

A trio of accessory companies -- including Incipio, Griffin, and Incase -- have notable online discounts for holiday shoppers this Black Friday. The deals began on Thanksgiving Day and will run through Cyber Monday on November 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT. The Incipio Group's sales offer great discounts on cases, screen protectors, cables, and more for iPhone, iPad, and MacBook. We've detailed each company's sale below:

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Incipio
You can save 40 percent off sitewide at Incipio, including all smartphone and tablet cases, like the latest cases for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

Griffin
Similar to Incipio, at Griffin you can take 40 percent off sitewide on Black Friday weekend and on Cyber Monday. Griffin's sale offers a nice chance to save on battery packs, chargers, screen protectors, and device cases.

Incase
Incase has the best sitewide discount during Black Friday and Cyber Monday, offering its customers 50 percent off sitewide, although select exclusions will apply. Incase shoppers can get half off on travel bags, backpacks, and numerous Apple accessories, including Incase's new cases for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

Mujjo

We've partnered with leather tech accessory company Mujjo to offer MacRumors readers an exclusive sale: get 25 percent off sitewide from Thanksgiving Day, November 22 through Cyber Monday, November 26. To get access to the sale, enter the coupon code #macrumors during the checkout process. Mujjo offers a variety of accessories that will protect iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, iPad, MacBook, and more, so be sure to check the company out when the sale goes live.

Anker

Anker's Black Friday deals this year include a collection of portable chargers, Bluetooth speakers, Lightning cables, wireless chargers, and more. Some of the sales last today only (as mentioned below), and the rest will last through Sunday, November 25.

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RAVPower

RAVPower is offering the following accessories discounted on Black Friday and on Cyber Monday:

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Aukey

Apple accessory company Aukey is offering several Black Friday discounts on its range of products on Amazon, with the deals available through Monday, November 26.

Twelve South

Twelve South is offering discounts on nearly all of its iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch accessories, dropping prices on everything from the AirFly to iPhone and iPad cases and stands. Twelve South's sale will end at 11:59 p.m. ET Friday night.

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BookBooks for iPad Pro are available for 50% off, as are SurfacePads. There are also solid deals on Twelve South's range of iPhone cases and its Apple Watch accessories, and the new PowerPic wireless charger.

Nimble

New accessory company Nimble is jumping in on Black Friday deals this year, offering notable discounts on its lineup of portable battery packs and wireless chargers. Nimble will begin by offering 30 percent off featured items on its online storefront and 20 percent off everything else during the week of Thanksgiving.

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For Black Friday, this means that shoppers can save 30 percent on all Wireless Chargers and Portable Chargers, and 20 percent off accessories today only. Next week, Nimble will feature the same style of sale, with two featured items marked down by 30 percent and the rest of the site down by 20 percent.

Kano

Creative computing company Kano has a few Black Friday sales this year, some of which will extend into Cyber Monday and beyond. Through Cyber Monday on November 26, Kano is offering $30 off the Pixel Kit, available for $49.99, down from $79.99. Pixel Kit teaches kids how to code through colorful lights, animations, and games that they can build using a connected app.

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From November 23 through November 26, you can also get $50 off the Computer Kit, available for $99.99, down from $149.99. This kit allows kids to build their own computer and learn to code in the process.

Pad and Quill

Pad and Quill is providing up to 25 percent off sitewide through Monday, November 26 at midnight. You can stack this offer with a 10 percent off promo code "BF18" and get 35 percent off your order total.

Newegg

Newegg's Black Friday sale runs through Saturday, November 24. The retailer is offering discounts on numerous computers, computer parts, gaming accessories, peripherals, and more. It will also match savings on Nest items seen at other retailers, with the Nest Learning Thermostat at $179.00 and Nest Indoor Cam at $129.00, both representing savings of $70.

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In one of the only Black Friday discounts on Apple's AirPods, Newegg has the wireless headphones for $139.99, down from $159.99, with the promo code BFAD155. As of writing, this deal is currently sold out.

Southern Straps Apple Watch Bands

Southern Straps is offering a free nylon band with the purchase of any two Apple Watch bands. The deal kicks off on November 15 and lasts through November 30.

CalDigit

CalDigit has kicked off its Autumn Sale, which runs from November 13 through December 3 and includes a few Black Friday discounts. The sale has numerous discounts on Thunderbolt Stations and external drives, and the standout offer nets you a free 2TB AVPro 2 when purchasing any T4 Thunderbolt 3 RAID.

Satechi

Satechi's Black Friday deals are available from November 23 to November 25. The site is offering several MacBook and iMac bundle deals with discounts up to 35 percent.

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Select Black Friday bundles from Satechi are listed below:

  • iMac Pro Bundle ($200, discounted from $333) - The bundle includes the not yet released iMac Stand (goes officially on sale in December), a Bluetooth Keyboard, Aluminum Mousepad, R1 Stand, R1 Laptop Stand, Lightning Charging Stand, Bluetooth Headphones, Slim Headphone Stand.
  • MacBook Pro Bundle ($200, discounted from $300) - Products include Satechi's Type-C 75W Travel Charger, Type-C Pro Adapter with Ethernet, Bluetooth Keyboard, Aluminum Mousepad and the newest Type-C Wireless Charger.
  • Family Bundle ($99, discounted from $148) - The bundle includes the popular 7-Port USB Charging Station, Flexible 6-inch Lightning and Micro USB cables and the newest Satechi Type-C Wireless Charger.

BodyGuardz

BodyGuardz is offering 50 percent off sitewide, letting customers save on quality screen protectors for iPhone, iPad, and more.

Grovemade

Grovemade has 20 percent off all products from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Grovemade is a company that offers iPhone cases, wireless chargers, desk accessories, and more.

Liquipel

Liquipel, a site that offers a spray-on screen protector option for the iPhone, is offering 20 percent off sitewide and offering free shipping on most products.

Casetify

Casetify has three tiers of savings for Black Friday shoppers: 15 percent off orders over $35, 25 percent off orders over $75, and 30 percent off orders over $100.

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To get these deals, use the promo code BF18P.

Rachio

Smart sprinkler company Rachio is offering a $40 discount on all of its products on Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Brydge

Brydge is offering discounted prices on a number of its keyboards and accessories, with deals listed below.

  • Brydge 12.9 Series for 2015 and 2017 iPad Pro - $30 off
  • Brydge 10.5 Series for 10.5-inch iPad Pro - $30 off
  • Brydge 9.7 for 9.7-inch iPad Pro, 5th and 6th-generation iPad, and iPad Air/Air 2 - $20 off

Koogeek

For Black Friday, Koogeek is discounting two HomeKit-compatible accessories. First up is the Koogeek E26 Wi-Fi Smart LED Light Bulb for $15.99 with promo code MFJMEQ2A, down from $39.99. Secondly, shoppers will be able to get the Koogeek Door Window Sensor for $23.99 with promo code W56WOCN3, down from $35.81.

Luna Display

Luna Display is discounting its Luna Display adapter that's designed to turn the iPad into a secondary display for a Mac by 20 percent. It can also be used to turn an iPad into a main display for a Mac mini.

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Luna Display's discount will be available from Friday, November 23 to Monday, November 26.

For even more Black Friday shopping, be sure to check out our full Black Friday Roundup before many of the sales expire later today.

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AirPods, Beats, and other headphones, as well as smart speakers like the Sonos One, make for great holiday gifts at reasonable prices. Black Friday presents an opportunity for additional savings on a variety of these products.

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AirPods and Other Headphones

Bluetooth and Smart Speakers

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In celebration of the Black Friday shopping holiday in the United States, many iOS and Mac app developers are offering discounts on their apps.

We've rounded up a selection of the best deals below for iOS apps, iOS games, and Mac apps, so make sure to check it out if you're looking to score some new software on the cheap.

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iOS Apps

iOS Games

Mac Apps

Mac All-Star Kit

A bundle of Mac apps including PDF Expert, WALTR 2, DaisyDisk, Gemini 2, and Photolemur 3 is available for $34.95. The total value of the apps is $185, making the bundle available at an 81 percent discount.

The price will be $5 higher on Black Friday at $39.95, so you may want to buy it before or after then. The deal ends Tuesday, November 27 at 12AM PT.

More Deals

For more Black Friday deals on Apple's entire product lineup and tons of Apple-related accessories, check out our full Black Friday roundup.

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We're covering all of the available Black Friday deals in detail today for our readers who are hoping to score a new device at a low price. This article focuses on Apple's iPad lineup, along with iPad accessories.

Because Apple just refreshed its iPad Pro lineup in late October, third-party retailers have only modest deals available on the current 2018 iPad Pro models. There are, however, great deals to be had on older iPads, including the already affordable 6th-generation iPad that came out in March.

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2018 iPad Pro

Apple-authorized resellers B&H, Adorama, and MacMall are offering $50 to $100 off select 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro configurations, representing the first discounts on the 2018 models since they were released earlier this month.

Micro Center is offering even steeper discounts of up to $149 off 2018 iPad Pro models, but the deal is only available at its 25 brick-and-mortar retail stores across the U.S. and can't be ordered online. Purchases are limited to one iPad Pro per household.

6th-Generation 9.7-inch iPad

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Target is selling the 2018 9.7-inch iPad for just $249.99, an $80 discount from the regular price of $329.99. It's the entry-level 32GB model that's available for the discounted price, and it's an absolute steal with the high-end hardware inside and Apple Pencil (not Apple Pencil 2) support.

If you'd rather shop at Walmart, the company will have the 32GB WiFi-only 9.7-inch 6th-generation iPad available for $249, roughly the same price available from Target.

For Costco shoppers, Costco will also be selling the 6th-generation 32GB WiFi-only iPad for $249.99, down from the site's regular pricing of $313.99.

If you want the higher-capacity 128GB model, Best Buy will have it for $329.99, a $100 discount off of the regular $429.99 price.

B&H has a modest discount of $60 on the LTE-enabled sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPad models with 128GB of storage in Silver, Space Gray, and Gold:

iPad Mini

The iPad mini 4 is still around if you prefer a tablet that's on the smaller side, with the device measuring in at 7.9 inches.

Before purchasing an iPad mini, be aware that the device hasn't been updated since 2015 and it's not going to be as speedy as the 6th-generation 9.7-inch iPad that's similar in price.

Target is selling the 128GB iPad mini 4 for $249.99, a $150 discount off of the regular $399 price.

Best Buy is also dropping the price the 128GB iPad mini 4 from $399.99 to $249.99, a discount of $150.

2017 iPad Pro

If you don't mind an older model, Best Buy is discounting the previous-generation 2017 10.5-inch iPad Pro by up to $150.

The 64GB Wi-Fi only model is available for $524.99, down $125 from the original price of $649. Similar discounts will be available across the 10.5-inch iPad lineup at Best Buy.

Meijer customers can purchase the 64GB 10.5-inch iPad Pro for the regular price of $649.99 and get a $125 Meijer coupon for a future purchase. It's not as good as Best Buy's straight cash deal, but it's better than paying full price.

Apple's iPad Deals

Apple is offering a $100 Apple Store gift card with the purchase of a previous-generation 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and a $50 Apple Store gift card with the purchase of a sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPad or iPad mini 4, on Black Friday through Cyber Monday. The deal does not apply to the new 11-inch or 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

The offer is available via Apple.com, by phone at 1-800-APPLE, and at Apple Stores in the United States. Gift card values vary in other participating countries.

Best Deals on iPad-Related Accessories

In addition to the iPads themselves, many companies are offering great discounts on iPad-related accessories, which we've listed below.

More Black Friday Deals

We've got Black Friday deals on Apple's entire product lineup along with a long list of sites that are offering additional discounts on accessories, so for a full list of everything that you can get at a discount today, make sure to check out our full Black Friday roundup. See additional discounts on the iPad that are worth sharing? Make sure to mention them in the comments and feel free to email us at tips@macrumors.com.

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Apple just updated the Apple Watch in September, and there are few deals on current Series 4 models because the devices are brand new. A couple of carriers are offering discounts tied to carrier activation, but beyond that, there aren't price cuts to be had on the new Apple Watch.

Many retailers are discounting the older Apple Watch Series 3, though, so if you don't mind missing out on the new bells and whistles like a slimmer chassis and a wider display, you can get a great deal on a previous-generation Apple Watch.

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Apple Watch Series 4

Sprint is discounting the Apple Watch Series 4 by $100 when customers add a line onto a qualifying service plan. The discount is delivered in the form of a $4.17 credit over the course of 24 months.

T-Mobile is offering a buy one, get one offer on Apple Watch Series 4, where you can buy one Series 4 at full price and get a second one for $200 off when you add a DIGITS line. The discount will be delivered via 24 monthly bill credits when both watches are bought on a monthly payment plan with a DIGITS line.

Apple Watch Series 3

Target is offering an $80 discount on both the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS only models and the Apple Watch Series 3 LTE models.

That drops the starting price of the GPS models to $199.99, and the starting price of the LTE models to $299.99. Starting prices refer to the 38mm aluminum Apple Watch, with prices going up for other casing materials and the larger 42mm size.

Macy's is also offering the Apple Watch Series 3 LTE and Wi-Fi only models with an $80 discount, and this one is a bit cheaper than Target's offer. Macy's has the 38mm GPS only model priced at $199.00 and the price of the 38mm LTE model is $299.00. 42mm versions are $30 more expensive.

At Apple, you can get a $50 Apple Store gift card with any purchase of the Apple Watch Series 3. The deals are available via Apple.com, by phone at 1-800-APPLE, and at Apple Stores in the United States. Gift card values vary in other participating countries.

Apple Watch Accessories

We've got Black Friday deals on Apple's entire product lineup along with a long list of sites that are offering additional discounts on accessories, so for a full list of everything that you can get at a discount today, make sure to check out our full Black Friday roundup. Have you found a better deal on the Apple Watch? Make sure to share it in the comments and feel free to email us at tips@macrumors.com.

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Though the iPhone lineup was just refreshed in September and October with the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, carriers and third-party retailers are offering a selection of deals on the new smartphone.

Unfortunately, iPhone deals rarely come without strings attached, so to get one of these discounts, be prepared to purchase a device on a carrier installment plan and make sure to read all of the fine print when signing up.

iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR

Walmart has the best deal on the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, offering a $300 Walmart gift card with the purchase of one of these new devices. The iPhones must be purchased on a qualifying AT&T Next, Sprint, or Verizon device payment plan, ruling out T-Mobile.

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Walmart's deal is valid in Walmart retail stores only, so you're going to need to venture out in Black Friday crowds to get it. Walmart opens at 6:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

If you prefer to shop at Target, you can get a $250 Target gift card with the purchase of an iPhone XS or XS Max on Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T. Once again, an activation plan is required, with 24 months of installment payments.

For those who want straight cash, Best Buy is offering a $150 discount on the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR with qualified activation.

iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X

Walmart also has the best deal on the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X, offering an even larger $400 Walmart gift card with the purchase of one of these devices. The iPhones must be purchased on a qualifying AT&T Next, Sprint, or Verizon device payment plan, ruling out T-Mobile.

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As mentioned above, Walmart's deal is valid in Walmart retail stores only. Walmart opens at 6:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

For those who prefer to shop at Target, the retailer is offering a $150 Target gift card with the purchase of a device on a Verizon, Sprint, or T-Mobile activation plan.

If you want a straight cash discount, Best Buy is offering a $200 discount on the iPhone X with qualified activation.

Apple's iPhone Deals

Apple is offering a $50 Apple Store gift card with the purchase of a SIM-free iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, or iPhone 7 Plus starting Black Friday through Cyber Monday. The deal does not apply to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR, purchases via the iPhone Upgrade Program, or carrier-locked iPhones.

The deals are available via Apple.com, by phone at 1-800-APPLE, and at Apple Stores in the United States. Gift card values vary in other participating countries.

Carrier Deals

There are specific carrier deals on some of Apple's newest iPhones as well, for those who prefer going with a carrier discount.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile is offering the iPhone XR at no cost when activating two lines and trading in an eligible smartphone.

Verizon

With the purchase of an iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, or X, Verizon is offering a $100 discount for existing customers and a $300 discount when adding a new line. A trade-in of an older device is required, and the phone must be purchased on a device payment plan.

Sprint

Sprint is offering a free iPhone XR with the lease of an iPhone XS, XS Max, or X. The deal requires two new lines or one new and one upgrade, along with an 18-month lease.

Deals on iPhone-Related Accessories

More Black Friday Deals

We've got Black Friday deals on Apple's entire product lineup along with a long list of sites that are offering additional discounts on accessories, so for a full list of everything that you can get at a discount today, make sure to check out our full Black Friday roundup. See additional discounts on the iPad that are worth sharing? Make sure to mention them in the comments and feel free to email us at tips@macrumors.com.

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App Store and iTunes gift cards are perfect stocking stuffers and super simple for last-minute gift giving, so if you're on the hunt for a few of the gift cards this Black Friday we've rounded up the best sales in this article.

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Amazon and Costco offer the biggest discount on iTunes gift cards this Black Friday, providing rare 20 percent discounts on the cards today only. Like many of the sales in the list below, Amazon and Costco will send the iTunes gift card to you in an e-mail within a few hours of purchase. These 20 percent discounts on iTunes gift cards are rare, so if you're interested check out the sales -- and all of the others -- in the list below:

  • Amazon - Get the $100 iTunes gift card for $80 (with code ITUNES20)
  • Costco - Get the $100 iTunes gift card for $79.49
  • Costco - Get the $25 iTunes gift card for $21.49
  • PayPal via eBay - Get the $100 iTunes gift card for $85
  • Target - Buy one get one 30 percent off
  • Best Buy - Get the $50 iTunes gift card for $40
  • Staples - Save 10 percent on select iTunes gift cards
  • Meijer - Get the $25 iTunes gift card for $21.25

If you decide to go with Target's offer, opting for the higher $100 iTunes gift card will net you the biggest savings. As an example, BOGO 30 percent off deals (when purchasing two cards of the same amount) will break down like this:

- Buying two $15 iTunes Gift Cards = $25.50
- Buying two $25 iTunes Gift Card = $42.50
- Buying two $50 iTunes Gift Card = $85
- Buying two $100 iTunes Gift Card = $170

For more details on the latest Black Friday shopping updates, be sure to visit our full Black Friday Roundup.

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Apple's HomePod is now nine months old, and one of the best all-around deals this Black Friday is a $100 discount on the Siri-based smart speaker at Best Buy. With this sale, you can get the HomePod for $249.99, down from $349.99. Space Gray and White are both available, but Space Gray appears to be sold only in stores and White is available both in stores and online.

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Best Buy's Black Friday sale represents the lowest-ever straight discount offered on HomePod, beating out regular $50 discounts at retailers like Costco and sales that dipped to around $280 for the speaker during eBay's sitewide sales over the past few months. If you've been interested in HomePod but hesitant due to its price, definitely visit Best Buy and check out the sale before it expires on Saturday, November 24.

Best Buy is the only retailer offering a discount on a new HomePod this Black Friday. If you're on the hunt for other AirPlay 2 speakers, check out our Black Friday Roundup for sales on Sonos One and more.

Update: If you have a Costco membership, they have the HomePod for $80 off in White and Space Gray

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Apple's four-day Black Friday shopping event has now begun in the United States, offering customers free Apple Store gift cards worth up to $200 with the purchase of select new Apple products.

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Apple Store gift card values:

  • iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, MacBook, MacBook Pro, and old MacBook Air without a Retina display: $200

  • 10.5-inch iPad Pro: $100

  • iPad mini 4 and sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPad: $50

  • SIM-free iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus: $50

  • Apple Watch Series 3 models: $50

  • HomePod: $50

  • Apple TV 4K and fourth-generation Apple TV: $25

  • Beats Solo3, Powerbeats3, and Studio3: $50

There is a limit of two Apple Store gift cards per product category per customer.

What doesn't qualify:

  • Apple's latest products, including the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, new MacBook Air with Retina display, new Mac mini, Apple Watch Series 4 models, and new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models

  • Refurbished products

  • Apple products purchased with educational discount

  • iPhones purchased via iPhone Upgrade Program

  • Non-SIM-free iPhones

  • Special edition Beats headphones

The deals are available via Apple.com, by phone at 1-800-APPLE, and at Apple Stores through November 26, which is Cyber Monday, an increasingly popular online-focused shopping holiday that follows Black Friday.

Apple's event is also live in the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and select other countries.

Black Friday marks one of the few times in a year that Apple offers deals on its products. Be sure to read our Black Friday roundup for several other deals on Apple products and accessories, with larger discounts in many cases.

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Micro Center will be offering $99 to $149 off the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models starting on Black Friday, according to an advertisement emailed out by the electronics retailer today. This is the best deal we've seen on the new iPad Pro lineup released earlier this month.

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The discounts include:

  • $99 off the new 11-inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi only and 64GB of storage. Now $699.99, down from Apple's regular price of $799.

  • $149 off the new 11-inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi only and 256GB of storage. Now $799.99, down from Apple's regular price of $949.

  • $99 off the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi only and 64GB of storage. Now $899.99, down from Apple's regular price of $999.

  • $149 off the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Wi-Fi only and 256GB of storage. Now $999.99, down from Apple's regular price of $1,149.

Micro Center says the deal will be available at its retail stores only and limited to one per household. The official Apple Authorized Reseller has 25 locations across the United States, with hours of 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Black Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

For emphasis, the deal is not available on Micro Center's website. Supplies are likely extremely limited, so we recommend calling ahead if you are planning on visiting one of their stores. The offer is valid from Black Friday through Sunday.

Micro Center stores continue to offer $200 off select new MacBook Air with Retina display configurations as well - another impressive deal.

Keep an eye on our Black Friday roundup for additional iPad deals through Cyber Monday. We've also highlighted deals on iPhones, Macs, Apple Watches, Beats, and several other Apple products and accessories.

(Thanks, Dilgreene!)

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Apple's four-day Black Friday shopping event is now live in Australia and New Zealand, offering customers free Apple Store gift cards worth up to A$280 or NZ$320 with the purchase of select new Apple products.

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Apple offers up to a $70 gift card in Australia and up to an $80 gift card in New Zealand with the purchase of select older iPhone models, including the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. As usual, the deal does not extend to the latest iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR.

The purchase of select Apple Watch Series 3 models or Beats headphones, including the Solo3, Studio3, and Powerbeats3, will also score customers a $70 or $80 gift card in Australia and New Zealand respectively.

Apple offers up to a $140 gift card in Australia and up to a $160 gift card in New Zealand with the purchase of select iPad models, including the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPad, and iPad mini 4. Likewise, the deal does not extend to the latest 11-inch or 12.9-inch iPad Pro models.

Apple offers up to a $280 gift card in Australia and up to a $320 gift card in New Zealand with the purchase of select Macs, including the latest MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, and Mac Pro models. The deal extends to the MacBook Air, but only the previous-generation model without a Retina display.

Apple offers up to a $35 gift card in Australia and up to a $40 gift card in New Zealand with the purchase of an Apple TV 4K or fourth-generation Apple TV. And in Australia, Apple offers a $70 gift card with the purchase of a HomePod. The speaker has yet to launch in New Zealand, so no deal there.

The deals are available via Apple.com in each country and at Apple Stores in Australia through November 26, which is Cyber Monday, an increasingly popular online-focused shopping holiday that follows Black Friday.

Apple will extend its Black Friday shopping event to the United States, Canada, and many European countries as the clock turns to Friday around the world. Last year, Apple offered gift cards worth up to $150 in the United States, but it could be up to $200 this year based on the Australian dollar amounts.

Apple's terms and conditions for the offer in Australia and New Zealand specify that there is a limit of two Apple Store gift cards per eligible product category, such as the Mac. Refurbished products do not qualify.

Black Friday marks one of the few times in a year that Apple offers deals on its products. Be sure to read our Black Friday roundup for several other deals on Apple products and accessories, with larger discounts in many cases.

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Apple plans to discount the price of iPhone XR models in Japan by offering subsidies to Japanese carriers, according to a new report out this morning.

The Wall Street Journal said the price decreases on the $750 iPhone models could come as early as next week, citing sources familiar with Apple's sales strategy in the region.

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"A price cut within a month off the release is rare not just for Apple but for smartphone makers in general," said a senior official at a wireless operator, who monitors sales.

Analysts say weaker-than-expected demand for iPhone XR may mirror what happened with the iPhone 5c in 2013, where sales picked up the following year. Apple's higher-priced XS and XS Max models, released a month earlier, appeal more to tech's early adopters who typically fuel initial sales of new iPhones.

The decision comes in the wake of a WSJ report earlier this week that claimed Apple has slashed production orders for its latest iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR models due to lower-than-expected demand.

Part of the problem for Apple is that the iPhone 8 is apparently still hugely popular in Japan because of its affordability, given that it's cheaper than the XR and was still available when Apple launched the XS and XS Max.

According to WSJ's sources, Apple suppliers have also resumed making the iPhone X, the 2017 model that Apple no longer sells at its own stores. If Apple plans to sell the older model in Japan, it wouldn't be the first time the company has produced previously discontinued models for regional markets where it sees sufficient demand for cheaper devices. The strategy also allows Apple to benefit from lower-cost components and depreciated production line machinery.

However, supply chain sources who spoke to WSJ claim the resumption of iPhone X production is partly due to Apple's need to use OLED panels ordered from Samsung – panels that were previously earmarked for use in the iPhone XS and XS Max devices that have since been hit by swingeing production cuts.

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Instagram says it is testing new layout designs for user profiles over the next few weeks that will make them easier to use and better at helping people connect with each other on the social network.

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The company announced the upcoming changes on its official blog, explaining that it would experiment in phases with various profile combinations and listen to user feedback:

Over the next several weeks, you may see features re-arranged at the top of your profile including changes to icons, buttons and the way you navigate between tabs, which we hope will make profiles easier and cleaner to use. The photos and videos you've shared on your grid won't change.

The images above provided by Instagram demonstrate the types of changes that users can expect to see in their own and other users' outward-facing profiles. For example, profile bios are shown sitting alongside profile pictures, while the Follow and Message buttons are lined up together below them.

Interestingly, the screens also show profile designs in which follower counts are less prominent, a move that Twitter also recently made to its iOS app in an effort to prioritize "meaningful" conversation over retweets, follows, and likes.

Demand for the Apple TV 4K has surged in the last few weeks as consumers seek ways to stream UHD content going into the holidays, claims a new report by Joshua Fruhlinger, publisher of data-driven site Thinknum.

According to Best Buy sales rank data for streaming 4K devices in the month of November, the 32GB model of Apple's streaming set-top box has surpassed cheaper alternatives including the $40 Roku and Google's $70 Chromecast Ultra, placing the $180 Apple TV 4K a close second behind Amazon's market-leading $35 Fire Stick.

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The launch of the fourth-generation Apple TV in 2015, bringing Siri integration and a full App Store, resulted in a big jump in Apple TV sales, but the device still ranked as only the fourth most popular streaming media player in the U.S., coming in behind Roku, Amazon, and Google. Since the launch of the fifth-generation Apple TV 4K last year, however, interest appears to have soared, as Fruhlinger notes:

It wasn't always this way — in fact, the Apple TV 4K has only been on the market for a little over a year. As the graph above shows, when zoomed out, the 4K race is has been a fluctuating affair. But now with the latest device revisions and 4K TV's market penetration, it appears sales are learning in Apple's direction.

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Earlier this year, Apple TV Apple brought Dolby Atmos support to Apple TV 4K, and rumors have suggested Apple is planning to roll out a streaming service next year, perhaps as early as March.

On Wednesday, a report claimed Apple is considering creating a lower-cost Apple TV dongle that's similar to the Amazon Fire Stick or the Google Chromecast, a move that would aim to promote its upcoming streaming service and make it more accessible to potential buyers.

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Next time you find yourself with your hands full and you want to make a call on your iPhone – or even if you're in bed and your phone's just out of reach – don't forget that you can get Siri to start a speakerphone call for you, handsfree.

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All you need to do beforehand is make sure that your iPhone is set up to listen for the "Hey Siri" voice command. You can check this by following the steps below:

Enable the "Hey Siri" Command on Your iPhone

  1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Siri & Search in the list.
    call handsfree speakerphone

  3. At the top of the screen, check that the Listen for "Hey Siri" slider is toggled to the green ON position.

With that done, you don't even have to pick up your iPhone to speak to someone on speakerphone. Simply say "Hey Siri, call [name] on speaker," and you'll be chatting in no time.

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What if the person you want to call isn't in your contacts list? No problem – just dictate the number to Siri instead: "Hey Siri, call [number] on speaker."

Remember this quick tip the next time you want to make a call and you might just save yourself some bother.

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