Apple today announced it is opening a new retail store at the massive American Dream shopping mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday, December 3, at 11 a.m. local time. The store is located around 10 miles outside Midtown Manhattan by car.
American Dream is the second-largest shopping mall in the U.S. behind the Mall of America in Minnesota. Opened in 2019, the three-million-square-foot shopping destination has several indoor attractions, including the Nickelodeon Universe amusement park, DreamWorks Water Park, a year-round indoor skiing and snowboarding resort, an NHL-sized ice skating rink, a burger restaurant owned by YouTube star MrBeast, and more.
The store features Apple's latest retail design, including a dedicated pickup area for orders placed on Apple's online store. Like other locations, the store will offer free Today at Apple creative sessions and Genius Bar appointments for hardware support.
Apple's grand opening date at American Dream was first spotted by Michael Steeber, who recently released an iPhone app tracking all of the company's retail locations.
Apple operates over 520 retail stores worldwide, including 11 other locations in New Jersey.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 models will be equipped with Sony's newest "state of the art" image sensors, according to a report from Nikkei.
Compared to standard sensors, Sony's image sensor doubles the saturation signal in each pixel, allowing it to capture more light to cut down on underexposure and overexposure. Nikkei says that it is able to better photograph a person's face even with strong backlighting, as an example.
Sony is using semiconductor architecture that puts photodiodes and transistors in separate layers, allowing for more photodiodes. It is not clear if all of the iPhone 15 models will use the new sensor technology, or if Apple will limit it to the higher-end "Pro" iPhone 15 models.
At the current time, rumors suggest that the iPhone 15 Pro will have several exclusive features that will not be available in the standard iPhone 15 models, including an updated A17 chip, a faster USB-C port, more RAM, and most notably, updated zoom camera technology.
Apple is working on a periscope telephoto lens that will improve the iPhone 15 Pro's optical zoom capabilities, allowing for up to 10x optical zoom to match some Android smartphones that are on the market.
The Sony image sensor technology described here would likely be used for the Wide camera that Apple considers the iPhone's "main" camera as Apple typically uses different technology for each lens.
Apple has cut back on its Twitter advertising, according to Twitter CEO Elon Musk. In a tweet, Musk said that Apple has "mostly stopped" its Twitter ads, asking if Apple hates "free speech."
Musk went on to publish a poll asking if Apple should "publish all censorship actions" taken that impact customers and he began retweeting content from companies that Apple has had moderation discussions with. He also retweeted the 1984 parody video from Epic Games that suggested Apple has an App Store monopoly.
Apple has mostly stopped advertising on Twitter. Do they hate free speech in America?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 28, 2022
Since Musk took over Twitter, advertisers have been pulling back on Twitter-based ad campaigns because of Musk's approach to moderation and the re-enabling of previously suspended and banned accounts, such as that of former U.S. President Donald Trump.
Musk eliminated more than half of Twitter employees over the course of the last few weeks, including many who handled policy creation and content moderation. This has caused issues with advertisers, especially after the bungled launch of the $8 Twitter Blue subscription that included account verification. Twitter users quickly learned they could pay $8 to impersonate high-profile accounts and companies, leading to chaos on the platform.
Last week, nonprofit organization Media Matters released a report suggesting Twitter has lost half of its top 100 advertisers. These advertisers spent $2 billion in 2020 and more than $750 million in 2022, so Twitter is facing notable losses in ad revenue. Companies like AT&T, CNN, Dell, Allstate, DirecTV, HP, Nestle, Coca-Cola, Verizon, General Mills, Volkswagen, Wells Fargo, and others are no longer running Twitter ads.
Musk has attempted to persuade advertisers to remain on the platform, going as far as personally calling the CEOs of some brands, according to Financial Times. Musk has been "berating" companies that have pulled out of Twitter ads, leading some to reduce spending to a bare minimum to "avoid further confrontation" with Musk, who has been championing "free speech" and "civil debate" on the platform.
Apple App Store chief Phil Schillerdeactivated his Twitter account following Musk's takeover, a signal that Apple executives are not pleased with the direction that Twitter is heading, which could lead to additional clashes over moderation in the future. Last Friday, Musk commented on Apple's App Store policies, giving some insight into what might happen if content on Twitter grows problematic. Musk has confirmed that Apple is "making moderation demands" and has threatened to "withhold Twitter from its App Store."
Apple has also threatened to withhold Twitter from its App Store, but won’t tell us why
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 28, 2022
Should Twitter get to the point where its lack of moderation causes Apple and Google to remove it from their stores, Musk said that he will "make an alternative phone." He said that it hopes "it does not come to that," but will do so if there is "no other choice."
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Ahead of the Oceanic+ app launching on the Apple Watch Ultra today, a few individuals received some early hands-on time with a beta version of the app. Designed by Huish Outdoors in collaboration with Apple, the app allows the Apple Watch Ultra to be used as a dive computer for recreational scuba diving at depths up to 40 meters/130 feet.
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For those unaware, rising to the surface level too quickly after scuba diving can result in decompression sickness, which occurs when dissolved gases like nitrogen in the blood and tissues form bubbles inside the body due to rapid depressurization. A dive computer aims to prevent decompression sickness by measuring the depth and elapsed time during a dive and using an algorithm to warn you if you are ascending too fast.
Apple Watch Ultra uses the Bühlmann decompression algorithm, which is said to be widely used and trusted across the scuba diving industry.
TechCrunch's Haje Jan Kamps believes the Apple Watch Ultra offers a "significantly nicer" user experience than traditional dive watches:
The Apple Watch Ultra's huge touch-screen makes the user experience significantly nicer than on traditional dive watches, which can be pretty indecipherable from time to time. Think user interfaces that seem like relics from the 1980s Casio watch era, and you get a pretty good idea.
Jan Kamps praised the app's color-coded safety warnings for no-decompression limit, excessive ascent rates, safety stop guidance, and water temperature, and noted that the haptic feedback for alerts is "easily felt through a wetsuit."
All in all, Jan Kamps was impressed with the Apple Watch Ultra and said it compared excellently to his dive watch from Finnish company Suunto:
Once in the water, there is remarkably little to say about the Apple Watch Ultra as a dive computer: It's easy to use; the crown and buttons are phenomenal as far as user interfaces go, the screens are well-designed; and the important information is clear and very easy to read.
I brought my trusty old Suunto that has been with me on many a dive to serve as my secondary dive computer for these test dives. The readouts from the two dive computers were almost identical all the way through. The small differences can be attributed to having the Suunto in my pocket while the Apple Watch was on my wrist.
Jan Kamps did note that two out of around 40 divers he tested Oceanic+ with experienced unspecified issues with the app, but he was not entirely sure if this was the result of user error or whether the app malfunctioned in some way.
Priced at $799, the Apple Watch Ultra features new depth gauge and water temperature sensors that allow Oceanic+ to function. On a "cost-per-day-used basis," Jan Kamps argued that the Apple Watch Ultra is an "absolute bargain compared to every dive computer on the market today" since it can also be used for other smartwatch functions.
Conversely, CNET's Jesse Orrall said the Apple Watch Ultra being a smartwatch rather than a dedicated dive computer "sometimes made it difficult" to use. Specifically, he said most dive computers "don't have a touchscreen or a water lock, and they don't require a passcode," but it's worth noting that the Oceanic+ website says as soon as the Apple Watch Ultra enters the water, it works even without a passcode for diving.
Orrall said scrolling through the Oceanic+ screens with the Digital Crown can be tricky:
Scrolling through the various screens with the digital crown was doable in gloves, but I accidentally scrolled past the screen I wanted a few times. I wish I could use the Apple Watch Ultra's physical side buttons to "press and hold" and toggle through the different dive screens.
About the only complaint I'd have was that the digital crown underwater seemed a bit finicky in terms of over-spinning the data pages. Getting it exactly the page I want was sometimes tricky. I'd imagine with gloves it'd be messier. It's almost like the sensitivity was…well…too sensitive. But that's a minor nit overall.
Both Orrall and Maker also pointed out that the Apple Watch Ultra cannot show how much air is remaining in a tank like some dive computers can.
Overall, Maker was impressed with the app:
As for the Oceanic+ app, it's a solid starting point, especially for casual divers. It includes everything pretty much any casual diver would need, and does it in a silly easy to use fashion. I mean, you literally just drop in the water and the app automatically starts. You don't even need to press anything to use the app. During the dive, it dutifully let me know when it was time to head up, as well as would have alerted me had I ascended to fast. It also kept track of my safety stop and reminded me of that as I passed up through that depth.
Maker said the Apple Watch Ultra's depth tracking was virtually lockstep with the Garmin Descent G1 dive computer in an indoor diving facility.
Oceanic+'s basic plan for snorkelling is free and includes depth, time, and a log of most recent dives. For $4.99 per day, $9.99 per month, or $79.99 per year, more experienced scuba divers can get access to decompression tracking, tissue loading, unlimited logbook capacity, and other stats for deeper dives. Maker said this pricing is "fairly reasonable," especially for casual divers who already own an Apple Watch Ultra.
Oceanic+ is available on the App Store and requires an Apple Watch Ultra running watchOS 9.1 or later paired with an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16.1 or later. A companion iPhone app serves as a digital logbook for dives with detailed post-dive summaries.
Apple says users should always follow diving protocols, dive with a companion, and have a secondary device for tracking depth and time.
Apple today released a Rapid Security Response update that is available for those running the iOS 16.2 beta, marking the launch of the second RSR update since the feature was released in iOS 16.
The Rapid Security Response Update is designed to provide iOS 16.2 beta users with bug fixes without the need to install a full update. The initial RSR release for iOS 16.2 beta users was a test with no actual bug fixes, and given the size of this update, it too is likely for testing the RSR system.
iOS Security Response 16.2 (b) is available through the standard Software Update mechanism in the Settings app, but is a quick update, requiring just a couple of minutes to download the update and then a quick restart for the install process.
Once the Rapid Security Response update is installed, iOS 16.2 users will see an updated version of iOS 16.2 (b), and tapping on the version in the About section of Settings will display information about the installed iOS version and the Rapid Security Response update. Those who want to disable Rapid Security Response updates can do so by following our how to.
Earlier today we shared a huge list of deals on Apple products for Cyber Monday, and now we're shifting our focus to accessory sales from popular third-party retailers. This includes discounts from Sonos, Ecobee, Twelve South, Nomad, Satechi, and many more.
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If you browsed our Black Friday coverage, many of these sales will look quite similar. Most retailers keep their Black Friday sales and promotions up through Cyber Monday, so if you missed out on any last week, now's your chance to save on these Apple-related accessories.
Sonos
Today is the last day of the Sonos Black Friday/Cyber Monday event, which has savings on six accessories. This includes speakers, a subwoofer, and soundbars, and no coupon codes are required. Deals on Sonos products are rare, so be sure to check out the sale soon if you're interested.
Ecobee's Cyber Monday sale runs through November 30, with some of the year's best prices on the company's smart thermostat and camera accessories. Below we've shared deals from Ecobee itself and a few matching prices on Amazon.
Satechi has 25 percent off sitewide when you spend under $149 on the site (use code BFCM25), and 30 percent off when you spend over $150 (use code BFCM30). This sale will end later today.
ZAGG
ZAGG has one of the lengthiest Black Friday/Cyber Monday events, offering 40 percent off sitewide until December 5. This sale covers up to three items in your cart, and it includes all of ZAGG's brands: Mophie, InvisibleShield, and Gear4.
Mophie's charging products make great holiday gifts, and include wireless chargers, Lightning cables, USB-C accessories, battery cases, and much more. Once you find up to three items to purchase, the discount will automatically be applied to your cart.
Twelve South's Cyber Monday event has most of its Apple accessories at a discount this week. This includes savings on MacBook stands, iPad stands, iPhone cases, wireless chargers, and much more.
Anker
As usual, Anker has massive savings on a variety of charging accessories this Cyber Monday. This includes sales on USB-C chargers, portable batteries, MagSafe-compatible chargers, solar-powered generators, USB-C hubs, and much more.
At Brydge, you can save on keyboards compatible with Apple's iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro tablets. The company's Black Friday sale also includes discounts on its Vertical Dock for the MacBook Pro.
Nimble
Nimble is hosting a variety of sales this Cyber Monday, including ones on Nimble's own website, on Verizon's website, and on Target's website. Nimble's own sale has up to 60 percent off all products sitewide, and it will end December 2.
On Verizon, sales focus on the Apollo Wireless Pad, which is 50 percent off through December 25. On Cyber Monday, you can get 40 percent off Champ Portable Chargers from Nimble on Verizon.
On Target, sales run as long as December 2. During this time you can get 25 percent off Nimble products, and 50 percent off the Apollo Wireless Pad.
Nomad's Cyber Monday sale has 30 percent off all Nomad products sitewide through November 29. No codes are needed, and there are even deeper savings on outlet items (which are final sale).
Hyper is holding its Cyber Monday event through November 29, and it includes up to 60 percent off numerous chargers, battery packs, hubs, docks, cables, sleeves, and tons more.
Casetify
Casetify's Cyber Monday sale runs through November 30. During the event, if you buy one accessory you'll get 15 percent off, if you buy two you'll get 25 percent off, and if you buy three you'll get 30 percent off. This applies to not only cases but all products on Casetify's website.
Moment
Moment is taking up to 60 percent off on cameras, lenses, bags, mobile accessories, and much more.
Specifically, you'll find iPhone cases from $4.99, MagSafe mounts for 20 percent off, camera bags and backpacks up to 40 percent off, camera lens filters up to 50 percent off, and iPhone lenses from $79.99.
Jabra
Jabra's holiday prices run through December 4, and will be available at multiple retailers. Below we've focused on Amazon's deals for Jabra headphones, mainly covering the company's in-ear headphones.
Das Keyboard's Cyber Monday sale includes $40 off the Das Keyboard 5QS and Das Keyboard 4Q on Amazon, as well as up to half off accessories. For the keyboards, you'll need to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the deals.
$40 off the RGB version of the 4 Professional, the Das Keyboard 4Q
Up to 50% off all accessories, including keycaps, palm rests, and Das Keyboard swag
Adobe
Adobe has numerous specials running this season, starting with 27 percent off Creative Cloud All Apps for Individuals ($39.99/month, down from $54.99/month).
Students and teachers can get Creative Cloud All Apps at 71 percent off ($15.99/month, down from $54.99/month), marking the year's best price on the platform. Both of these prices are for your first year only and regular prices will resume at the end of your first year.
Jackery
Jackery is offering up to 33 percent off its popular power station accessories this Cyber Monday. Shoppers should note that all of the deals listed below require you to clip an on-page coupon to see the discount.
Pad & Quill has quite a few Cyber Monday specials running on its website, with plans for the discounts to continue throughout the end of the month. You can save on MacBook Pro cases, iPhone cases, cord organizers, Apple Watch bands, and more.
Function 101
Function 101 is offering up to 40 percent in savings on its holiday bundles collection. These bundles include desk and charging accessories for the Mac, the Button Remote for Apple TV, BentoStack, and more.
Grid Studio
Grid Studio has 15 percent off all of its products sitewide when using the code BF15 at checkout, which is a carryover from its Black Friday sale. The retailer is known for its framed deconstructions of tech products, like the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and more.
If you're shopping for anyone who loves tech this season, Grid Studio's frames are great gifts. This sale ends later today.
We're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2022.
Cyber Monday deals emerged online today, and in this article we're focusing on a big sale offered by Samsung on its line of TVs and computer monitors. Samsung's sale can be found on its website, and it covers a wide range of TV sets, including both 4K and 8K models.
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If you're looking for Cyber Monday deals on Apple products, be sure to visit our post dedicated to deals you can get today on AirPods, HomePod mini, iPads, Apple TV 4K, and much more. Remember that for all Cyber Monday deals, today is likely your last day to get some of the season's best markdowns.
Apple today announced that the Oceanic+ app is available for the Apple Watch Ultra starting today. Designed by Huish Outdoors in collaboration with Apple, the app serves as a dive computer for recreational scuba diving at depths up to 40 meters/130 feet.
Apple already offers a basic Depth app on the Apple Watch Ultra for viewing your current depth, maximum depth reached, water temperature, and duration under water. For scuba divers looking for more advanced data, the Oceanic+ app is a useful tool.
Oceanic+ indicates a diver's current depth, dive time, no-decompression time, water temperature, time to surface, maximum depth, ascent speed, battery level, gas mix selected (air or Nitrox mix up to 40%), and more. The app also has color-coded safety warnings for no-decompression limit, excessive ascent rates, and safety stop guidance.
Other features of the app include haptic feedback and watch face complications for no-fly time, surface time, quick access to the dive planner, dive settings, current elevation, maximum elevation allowed, and a quick access button back into the app.
The app is available on the App Store and requires an Apple Watch Ultra running watchOS 9.1 or later paired with an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 16.1 or later. The app's basic plan is free and includes many common dive functions, including depth, time, and a log of most recent dives. For $9.99 per month or $79.99 per year, users get access to decompression tracking, tissue loading, unlimited logbook capacity, and more.
After a dive, data such as GPS entry and exit locations is shown on the watch, along with a summary of the user's dive profile. A companion Oceanic+ app for the iPhone provides more detailed post-dive summaries, tides over the next three days, and more.
Apple says to always follow diving protocols, dive with a companion, and have a secondary device.
The Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping rush is drawing to a close, but there are still some good deals to be had out there. For Apple products, many of the deals you've seen since last week are still available, though some have expired. So for anyone who missed out on Black Friday deals, there's still an opportunity to get some of the year's best prices on many Apple devices.
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This article is specifically focused on Apple's product lines, including the iPhone, Apple TV, AirPods, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and various accessories like MagSafe chargers and Apple Pencil. Every deal shared below is available to purchase right now.
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Apple TV 4K discounts continue in the wake of Black Friday, and Best Buy now has the 64GB model from 2021 for $99.99, down from the original price of $199.00. This is an all-time low price on the accessory. The 32GB model was down to $79.99 earlier in the week, but we haven't seen that sale return yet.
AirPods
AirPods Pro 2 (2022)
What's the deal? Take $49 off the new AirPods Pro 2
Amazon's discount on the AirPods Pro 2, down to $199.99, has been one of the headlining deals of Black Friday 2022, and it's still available for Cyber Monday. Although Woot's sale had the earbuds for $2 cheaper, it sold out quickly and isn't expected to come back soon, making Amazon's sale a great opportunity to get the accessory at nearly their all-time low price.
AirPods Pro (2021)
What's the deal? Take $90 off the 2021 AirPods Pro
As stock dwindles on the previous-generation AirPods Pro, it's been rarer and rarer to see steep discounts. This week, however, Verizon has both stock and an all-time low price on the 2021 AirPods Pro at $159.99.
The previous-generation iPad just hit its best-ever price at $269.99 for 64GB Wi-Fi models, and it's available in both Silver and Space Gray. If you don't need the latest model with all of the major design changes, this could be a great entry-level option for holiday gifting.
B&H Photo had the new iPads at $50 off earlier in the month, but that deal never re-emerged. For Cyber Monday, you can get still get it for $23 off in yellow at Amazon, a solid backup price.
11-Inch iPad Pro (2022)
What's the deal? Take $40 off the new 11-inch iPad Pro
Black Friday discounts have carried over into Cyber Monday for the new M2 iPad Pros as well, starting at $749.00 for the 11-inch 128GB Wi-Fi tablet. There are a few other markdowns on other models, including cellular devices, all found on Amazon.
12.9-Inch iPad Pro (2022)
What's the deal? Take $100 off the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro
If you want a bigger display, there is also a nice Cyber Monday discount on the 128GB Wi-Fi 12.9-inch iPad Pro on Amazon. It's priced at $999.00, down from $1,099.00. This is a new low price and one of the only 12.9-inch iPad Pro models from 2022 reaching as much as $100 off on Amazon.
Mac
MacBook Pro
What's the deal? Take up to $500 off the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro
In terms of Macs, the biggest discounts of the year hit the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro last week, and they're still available for Cyber Monday. You can get as much as $499 off these notebooks on Amazon. These are the best prices we've ever seen on the 2021 MacBook Pro lineup.
M1 MacBook Air (2020)
What's the deal? Take up to $200 off the 2020 M1 MacBook Air
Apple's M1 MacBook Air is still being offered by the company as a cheaper alternative to the new M2 MacBook Air, and Amazon is sweetening the deal by dropping the price by $200 for Cyber Monday. The 256GB model is just $799.00 right now in all three colors.
At B&H Photo, you can also get a solid deal on a specced out 16GB RAM/1TB SSD M1 MacBook Air. It's on sale for $1,199.00, down from $1,649.00, and this deal will only last for one day.
M2 MacBook Air (2022)
What's the deal? Take $150 off the 2022 M2 MacBook Air
For the latest models of the MacBook Air, Amazon has $150 off the 256GB notebook, priced at $1,049.00. This is an all-time low price and it's available in all four colors.
24-Inch iMac (2021)
What's the deal? Take $149 off the 2021 24-inch iMac
Deals on the 24-inch M1 iMac have been very rare throughout 2022, but we're tracking all-time low prices across the entire line for Cyber Monday. You'll find solid $149 markdowns on all models in select colors on Amazon and B&H Photo.
Apple Watch
Series 8
What's the deal? Take $50 off the Apple Watch Series 8
Amazon has quite a few $50 discounts on the new Apple Watch Series 8, starting at $349.00 for 41mm GPS models and increasing to $379.00 for 45mm GPS models. For cellular devices, you'll find prices start at $449.00 for 41mm cellular models and increase to $479.00 for 45mm cellular models, which are also $50 markdowns.
Similar to Series 8 devices, the new Apple Watch SE has savings across its lineup on Amazon. Prices start at $229.00 for 40mm GPS ($20 off) and raise to $259.00 for 44mm GPS ($20 off). Cellular prices start at $279.00 for 40mm cellular and raise to $309.00 for 44mm cellular, which are both $20 discounts.
Ultra
What's the deal? Take $60 off the Apple Watch Ultra
Black Friday introduced the first major sale on the Apple Watch Ultra last week, and these record low prices are still in stock for Cyber Monday. You can get numerous configurations for $739.00, which is $60 off and a new best-ever price.
Accessories
MagSafe Chargers
What's the deal? Take over 20% off Apple MagSafe chargers
Verizon had a 25% off sale on MagSafe accessories that has expired, but Amazon is still coming close to matching some of those prices such as with the MagSafe Charger for $29.99, down from $39.00, and the MagSafe Duo Charger for $97.49, down from $129.00.
Amazon has the Apple Pencil 2 for $89.00 this Cyber Monday, down from $129.00. Compared to previous sales, this is an all-time low price on the accessory and as of now only Amazon has the deal.
iPad Pro Magic Keyboards
What's the deal? Take $50 off Apple's Magic Keyboards for iPad Pro
If you're on the hunt for a great iPad Pro accessory, Apple's Magic Keyboards are perfect additions to any iPad Pro workflow. Both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions from 2021 are $50 off on Amazon for Cyber Monday.
iPhone
For iPhone deals, we're tracking numerous discounts across the major carriers, so for this section we'll break things up by carriers instead of by products.
AT&T
AT&T is offering up to $800 off the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max with eligible trade-in and purchase on a qualifying installment agreement. You'll get up to $800 in bill credits with trade-in value of $130 or higher, and up to $350 in bill credits with trade-in value of $35 to $129.
For Apple Watch deals, if you buy an Apple Watch you'll get the new Apple Watch SE at no extra cost. Both must be purchased on qualifying installment plans and you'll have to add at least one new line, then you'll get up to $330 in bill credits towards the second eligible Apple Watch.
Verizon
Verizon has the iPhone 14 Pro at up to $1,000 off when you trade in your old smartphone on select Verizon Unlimited plans. You'll even get an extra $200 when you switch from a different carrier to Verizon.
If you're buying an iPhone at Verizon, you can get a combo deal with an iPad as well. The carrier has iPads for as low as $8 per month when buying a new line and 5G iPhone at the same time, and it's only available online.
Verizon-owned carrier Visible is offering gift cards worth up to $300 when purchasing select devices through the carrier. You can also get a pair of Beats Studio Buds when buying a new iPhone 14 or 14 Pro model.
Mint Mobile is offering three months of premium wireless service for free when you buy any three-month plan. Additionally, you can get six months of service for free when you buy a six-month plan and a new phone through the carrier.
Apple CEO Tim Cook has visited the victims of last week's crash at the Apple Store in the Greater Boston area, where an SUV crashed through the front of the store, injuring multiple people and killing one.
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According to local news channel Boston 25 News, Cook and Apple's chief of retail and people Deirdre O'Brien visited the victims of the crash at the South Shore Hospital. In a statement, the hospital said it was "grateful that Tim Cook and Deirdre O'Brien from Apple were able to come to South Shore Hospital on Friday to visit with some of the patients who were injured during last week's tragedy at the Apple Store in Hingham."
"The genuine caring and kindness shown by Tim and his team on this visit did so much to lift the spirits of the patients and our colleagues," the statement by Allen Smith, President of the hospital, added.
In a statement following the crash, Apple said it was "devastated by the shocking events" and the "tragic loss of a professional who was onsite supporting recent construction at the store." "We are doing everything we can to support our team members and customers at this very difficult time," the statement continued. The store remains closed at this time, according to a notice on Apple's website.
During his visit to Hingham, Massachusetts, Cook also stopped by a local diner, according to Boston 25 News and a post by the restaurant on Facebook.
While we already have some clear indications about what to expect from the fourth-generation iPhone SE, there are three major questions looming over the device at the current time.
Chinese site MyDrivers and and leaker Jon Prosser believe that the iPhone SE is set to move to an iPhone XR-like design in its next incarnation, which would involve eliminating the Home button and adding a "notch" cutout at the top of the display. The change seems likely since Apple's "SE" products have always used the designs of older devices.
The iPhone SE is likely to launch after the release of 2023's iPhone 15 lineup. The two standard iPhone 15 models are expected to feature the A16 Bionic chip from this year's iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, so it seems plausible that the iPhone SE could also get this chip – especially since the current iPhone SE already contains the A15 Bionic chip.
The device is not expected to launch until 2024, and insightful display analyst Ross Young recently said that Apple is mulling over multiple decisions related to the next-generation iPhone SE.
Display Size
According to Young, Apple is considering displays between 5.7-inches and 6.1-inches in size from two different suppliers for the fourth-generation iPhone SE. It is worth noting that the iPhone XR, the device that the next-generation iPhone SE is purportedly based on, featured a 6.1-inch display. Moreover, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said that Apple was working on an iPhone SE with this exact display size.
Fourth-generation iPhone SE concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information
Both the 5.7- and 6.1-inch display sizes have been rumored in the past, and Apple not yet making a final decision explains why we continue to hear about two different panel sizes.
Display Technology: LCD or OLED?
In his most recent report on the matter, Young said that the 5.7- to 6.1-inch displays being considered by Apple feature LCD technology, just like the current iPhone SE, but the company is also weighing up simply opting for a 6.1-inch OLED display, the likes of which have been offered on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.
Fourth-generation iPhone SE concept render by Ian Zelbo based on purported leaked information
The iPhone X launched in 2017 as the first OLED iPhone, and ever since the launch of the iPhone 12 in 2020, all of Apple's main iPhone models feature OLED displays. OLED display technology is more expensive than LCD, but it delivers better efficiency, "true" blacks, high contrast, and high dynamic range. It is possible that OLED panels have come down in price sufficiently for Apple to use them for the iPhone SE, which is positioned as an entry-level device, especially as it is not set to launch for over a year.
Touch ID or Face ID?
In moving to an all-screen design like the iPhone XR, there would presumably no longer be space for a capacitive Touch ID Home button in the iPhone SE's bottom bezel, so Apple seemingly has no choice but to offer a Touch ID Side button, under-display Touch ID technology, or Face ID.
Multiple reports, including information from MyDrivers and Ming-Chi Kuo, suggest that Apple is planning to add a Touch ID Side button to the iPhone SE. The latest iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini models feature Touch ID integrated into their Top buttons, but no iPhones offer this functionality yet. As Apple's cheapest iPhone offering and to keep costs down, the iPhone SE has never had Face ID technology, sticking with a capacitive Touch ID Home button like older iPhone models. As such, it would make sense for the iPhone SE to be the first iPhone model to gain the newer Side button-style Touch ID implementation.
Since, according to Young, the iPhone SE is expected to feature a notch at the top of the display, it is also possible that it could bypass Touch ID and adopt Face ID instead. In 2024, Face ID will be seven years old, meaning that enough time may have passed to justify tricking the technology down to an entry-level device. Since not even flagship iPhone models offer under-display Touch ID technology as yet, this seems like the most unlikely option for Apple to introduce to its cheapest iPhone model. The authentication technology Apple will choose for the fourth-generation iPhone SE may become clearer if more information about the device emerges in the coming months.
MacRumors videographer Dan shares videos on the MacRumors YouTube channel on a regular basis, and this week, he thought he'd give viewers a look at his preferred Lock Screen and Home Screen designs, along with his favorite apps and games.
Lululook specializes in stands and has a wide range of available stand options for all of Apple's iPads, many of which are designed to turn an iPad into a mini Mac. The Foldable Magnetic iPad Stand is crafted from a premium aluminum alloy material in a space gray shade, so it matches well with the aluminum design of Apple's iPads.
The stand is magnetic, which makes it super simple to use with a compatible iPad. You simply place the stand on the back of your iPad and it adheres with a magnetic connection, holding the iPad securely in place. When you want to remove it, you just pull the iPad off with no hassle.
Priced starting at $81, the stand is available with discounts and coupons that drop the price a bit. There is a large, sturdy base that keeps the iPad stable on a desktop or table, and behind the iPad, there is a non-skid rubber material that ensures the iPad does not shift at all.
Like all of Lululook's stands, the Foldable Magnetic iPad Stand has a set of adjustable hinges for multiple viewing angles. With the upper hinge, you can swap from portrait to landscape mode, and with the lower hinge, you can change the viewing angle as needed for activities like drawing, note taking, gaming, watching videos, and more.
When not in use, the Foldable Magnetic iPad Stand collapses down flat, which makes it perfect for tucking in a backpack or bag when you're on the go. It is ideal for school, work meetings, studying, and other situations where you might need an iPad stand when away from home. It is also ideal for home use with Apple's built-in second-screen iPad functionality, because the iPad on the stand can serve as a secondary display for your Mac.
The 11-inch version of the Foldable Magnetic iPad Stand is compatible with the 11-inch iPad Pro models and the fourth and fifth-generation iPad Air models. The larger 12.9-inch stand is compatible with the third-generation and later 12.9-inch iPad Pro models.
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Black Friday may be over, but many accessory companies are hosting discount events that last through to Cyber Monday, and in this article we're highlighting some of the best deals that you can find online among popular third-party accessory makers like Twelve South, Nomad, Satechi, and many more. Visit our Black Friday Roundup for a deeper dive into the best sales going on today.
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Many Black Friday deals are known to sell out fast, so keep that in mind when browsing our posts and shopping online today. If you see something you're interested in, be sure to snag it quickly. You can also check out Black Friday deals on Apple products in our individual posts listed below.
The Sonos Black Friday event runs through November 28, offering savings on six accessories. This includes speakers, a subwoofer, and soundbars, and no coupon codes are required.
Ecobee's Black Friday sale runs through November 30, with some of the year's best prices on the company's smart thermostat and camera accessories. You'll find the deals below on Ecobee's own website and Amazon from November 17.
ZAGG is offering 40 percent off sitewide until December 5. This sale covers up to three items in your cart, and it includes all of ZAGG's brands: Mophie, InvisibleShield, and Gear4.
Mophie's charging products make great holiday gifts, and include wireless chargers, Lightning cables, USB-C accessories, battery cases, and much more. Once you find up to three items to purchase, the discount will automatically be applied to your cart.
Twelve South's Black Friday event has most of its Apple accessories at a discount this week. This includes savings on MacBook stands, iPad stands, iPhone cases, wireless chargers, and much more.
Satechi has 25 percent off sitewide when you spend under $149 on the site (use code BFCM25), and 30 percent off when you spend over $150 (use code BFCM30). These will run through November 28.
Anker
As usual, Anker has massive savings on a variety of charging accessories this Black Friday. This includes sales on USB-C chargers, portable batteries, MagSafe-compatible chargers, solar-powered generators, USB-C hubs, and much more.
At Brydge, you can save on keyboards compatible with Apple's iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro tablets. The company's Black Friday sale also includes discounts on its Vertical Dock for the MacBook Pro.
Nimble
Nimble is hosting a variety of sales this Black Friday, including ones on Nimble's own website, on Verizon's website, and on Target's website. Nimble's own sale has up to 60 percent off all products sitewide, and it will end December 2.
On Verizon, sales focus on the Apollo Wireless Pad, which is 50 percent off through December 25. From November 23 through November 28, you can get 40 percent off Champ Portable Chargers from Nimble on Verizon.
On Target, sales run as long as December 2. During this time you can get 25 percent off Nimble products, and 50 percent off the Apollo Wireless Pad.
Nomad's Black Friday sale has 25 percent off all Nomad products sitewide through November 29. No codes are needed, and there are even deeper savings on outlet items (which are final sale).
Hyper is holding its Black Friday event through November 29, and it includes up to 60 percent off numerous chargers, battery packs, hubs, docks, cables, sleeves, and tons more.
Casetify
Casetify's Black Friday sale runs through November 30. During the event, if you buy one accessory you'll get 15 percent off, if you buy two you'll get 25 percent off, and if you buy three you'll get 30 percent off. This applies to not only cases but all products on Casetify's website.
Moment
Moment is taking up to 60 percent off on cameras, lenses, bags, mobile accessories, and much more.
Specifically, you'll find iPhone cases from $4.99, MagSafe mounts for 20 percent off, camera bags and backpacks up to 40 percent off, camera lens filters up to 50 percent off, and iPhone lenses from $79.99.
Jabra
Jabra's holiday prices run through December 4, and will be available at multiple retailers. Below we've focused on Amazon's deals for Jabra headphones, mainly covering the company's in-ear headphones.
Das Keyboard's Black Friday sale includes $40 off the Das Keyboard 5QS and Das Keyboard 4Q on Amazon, as well as up to half off accessories. For the keyboards, you'll need to clip an on-page coupon in order to see the deals.
$40 off the RGB version of the 4 Professional, the Das Keyboard 4Q
Up to 50% off all accessories, including keycaps, palm rests, and Das Keyboard swag
CalDigit
During CalDigit's Black Friday event you can save up to 20 percent on select products, including computer memory, Thunderbolt cables, USB hubs, and more. This sale will run through Cyber Monday.
Adobe
Adobe has numerous specials running this Black Friday season, starting with 27 percent off Creative Cloud All Apps for Individuals ($39.99/month, down from $54.99/month).
Students and teachers can get Creative Cloud All Apps at 71 percent off ($15.99/month, down from $54.99/month), marking the year's best price on the platform. Both of these prices are for your first year only and regular prices will resume at the end of your first year.
UGREEN
UGREEN has a pair of MacBook-compatible wall chargers on sale this Black Friday. You can get the 140W USB-C Charger for $89.99, down from $149.99 (after on-page coupon).
Additionally, the 100W USB-C Charger is down to $54.99, from $79.99 (with on-page coupon). Both of these deals are available on Amazon.
Jackery
Jackery is hosting a Black Friday discount sale on Amazon through November 28, offering up to 33 percent off its popular power station accessories. Shoppers should note that all of the deals listed below require you to clip an on-page coupon to see the discount.
Pad & Quill has quite a few Black Friday specials already running on its website, with plans for the discounts to continue throughout the month. You can save on MacBook Pro cases, iPhone cases, cord organizers, Apple Watch bands, and more.
Function 101
Function 101 is offering up to 40 percent in savings on its holiday bundles collection. These bundles include desk and charging accessories for the Mac, the Button Remote for Apple TV, BentoStack, and more.
Speck
Speck has 40 percent off sitewide for Black Friday. This includes savings on iPhone 14 cases, iPad sleeves, MacBook folios, chargers, and more.
Grid Studio
Grid Studio has 15 percent off all of its products sitewide when using the code BF15 at checkout. The retailer is known for its framed deconstructions of tech products, like the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and more.
If you're shopping for anyone who loves tech this season, Grid Studio's frames are great gifts. The Black Friday sale runs through November 28.
We're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2022.
Although Black Friday is now technically over, many Apple products are still seeing major discounts through the weekend as we head into Cyber Monday. In this article, you'll find every Apple device with a notable Black Friday sale that's still available. We'll be updating as prices change and new deals arrive, so be sure to keep an eye out if you don't see the sale you're looking for yet.
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This article is specifically focused on Apple's product lines, including the iPhone, Apple TV, AirPods, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and various accessories like MagSafe chargers. Every deal shared below is available to purchase right now. For more Black Friday deals, particularly including current sales from third-party accessory makers, check out our Black Friday Roundup.
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Verizon this week emerged with the first major HomePod mini discount of the holiday season, offering the smart speaker for $79.99, down from $99.99. This deal has been coming and going since Black Friday and right now there are still three colors left at this price, so if you're interested be sure to snag the deal while stock remains. This is one of the best prices of the year on the accessory.
Apple TV
Apple TV 4K (2021)
What's the deal? Take $99 off the 2021 Apple TV 4K
Apple TV 4K discounts continue in the wake of Black Friday, and Best Buy still has the 64GB model from 2021 for $99.99, down from the original price of $199.00. This is an all-time low price on the accessory. The 32GB model was down to $79.99 earlier in the week, but we haven't seen that sale return yet.
AirPods
AirPods Pro 2 (2022)
What's the deal? Take $49 off the new AirPods Pro 2
Amazon is joining in on the AirPods Pro 2 discounts this season with the earbuds priced at $199.99. Although Woot's sale had the earbuds for $2 cheaper, it sold out quickly and isn't expected to come back soon, making Amazon's sale a great opportunity to get the accessory at nearly their all-time low price.
AirPods Pro (2021)
What's the deal? Take $90 off the 2021 AirPods Pro
As stock dwindles on the previous-generation AirPods Pro, it's been rarer and rarer to see steep discounts. This week, however, Verizon has both stock and an all-time low price on the 2021 AirPods Pro at $159.99.
The year's best price has hit Apple's 2019 AirPods 2, and they're available for just $79.00 on Amazon right now, down from $129.00. As an entry-level option, this model will be perfectly usable for most users who don't care about the advanced noise-canceling features of the higher-end AirPods.
The previous-generation iPad just hit its best-ever price at $269.99 for 64GB Wi-Fi models, and it's available in both Silver and Space Gray. If you don't need the latest model with all of the major design changes, this could be a great entry-level option for holiday gifting.
B&H Photo had the new iPads at $50 off earlier in the month, but that deal never re-emerged. Now, you can get it for $30 off in Blue and $23 off in other colors at Amazon, solid backup price.
Amazon had the 2022 iPad Air (64GB Wi-Fi) for as low as $499.99 for Black Friday, which was a $99 discount and a record-low price on this model, but that deal has expired. It's still available for a decent discount though, with several colors priced at $549.00 and the rest at $559.00. You can also get the 256GB Wi-Fi iPad Air in Starlight for a solid price of $679.00.
11-Inch iPad Pro (2022)
What's the deal? Take $40 off the new 11-inch iPad Pro
Black Friday discounts have arrived for the new M2 iPad Pros as well, starting at $739.00 for the 11-inch 128GB Wi-Fi tablet. There are a few other markdowns on other models, including cellular devices, all found on Amazon.
12.9-Inch iPad Pro (2022)
What's the deal? Take $100 off the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro
If you want a bigger display, there is also a nice discount on the 128GB Wi-Fi 12.9-inch iPad Pro on Amazon. It's priced at $999.00, down from $1,099.00. This is a new low price and one of the only 12.9-inch iPad Pro models from 2022 reaching as much as $100 off on Amazon.
Mac
MacBook Pro
What's the deal? Take up to $500 off the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro
Massive discounts continue to hit Apple's 2021 14-inch MacBook Pro lineup, with as much as $499 off these notebooks on Amazon. These are the best prices we've ever seen on the 2021 MacBook Pro lineup.
M1 MacBook Air (2020)
What's the deal? Take up to $200 off the 2020 M1 MacBook Air
Apple's M1 MacBook Air is still being offered by the company as a cheaper alternative to the new M2 MacBook Air, and Amazon is sweetening the deal by dropping the price by $200 for Black Friday. The 256GB model is just $799.00 right now in all three colors.
M2 MacBook Air (2022)
What's the deal? Take $150 off the 2022 M2 MacBook Air
For the latest models of the MacBook Air, Amazon has $150 off the 256GB notebook, priced at $1,049.00. This is an all-time low price and it's available in all four colors.
24-Inch iMac (2021)
What's the deal? Take $149 off the 2021 24-inch iMac
Deals on the 24-inch M1 iMac have been very rare throughout 2022, but now that Black Friday has finally come around we're tracking new all-time low prices across the entire line. Models have been drifting in and out of stock, so at the moment we're only seeing the solid $149 markdown on the mid-tier and upper-tier models.
27-Inch iMac (2020)
What's the deal? Take $599 off the 2020 27-inch iMac
Apple's 27-inch iMacs are hard to recommend nowadays due to their inclusion of Intel chips instead of the new Apple silicon. However, if you're looking to find a Mac for basic day-to-day tasks and have no need for the latest models, there are quite steep discounts to be found this Black Friday on Amazon.
Apple Watch
Series 8
What's the deal? Take $50 off the Apple Watch Series 8
Amazon has quite a few $50 discounts on the new Apple Watch Series 8, starting at $349.00 for 41mm GPS models and increasing to $379.00 for 45mm GPS models. For cellular devices, you'll find prices start at $449.00 for 41mm cellular models and increase to $479.00 for 45mm cellular models, which are also $50 markdowns.
SE (2022)
What's the deal? Take up to $40 off the Apple Watch SE
Similar to Series 8 devices, the new Apple Watch SE has savings across its lineup on Amazon. Prices start at $229.00 for 40mm GPS ($20 off) and raise to $239.00 for 44mm GPS ($39 off, a new all-time low). Cellular prices start at $279.00 for 40mm cellular and raise to $309.00 for 44mm cellular, which are both $20 discounts.
Ultra
What's the deal? Take $60 off the Apple Watch Ultra
Black Friday deals are finally here for the Apple Watch Ultra, which has seen its first major sales this week. You can get numerous configurations for $739.00, which is $60 off and a new best-ever price.
Accessories
MagSafe Chargers
What's the deal? Take 25% off the Apple MagSafe accessories
Verizon has been one of the only reliable sources of discounts on Apple's official MagSafe accessory line, and this fact remains true as we head into Black Friday. However, Amazon has recently jumped in on the sales and has the MagSafe Charger for $29.99, down from $39.00, and the MagSafe Duo Charger for $97.49, down from $129.00.
At Verizon, you can get the MagSafe Charger for $29.99, down from $39.00. The MagSafe Duo Charger is down to $96.74, from $129.00; and the MagSafe Battery Pack is down to $74.24, from $99.00.
Amazon has the Apple Pencil 2 for $89.00 this Black Friday, down from $129.00. Compared to previous sales, this is an all-time low price on the accessory and as of now only Amazon has the deal.
iPad Pro Magic Keyboards
What's the deal? Take $50 off Apple's Magic Keyboards for iPad Pro
If you're on the hunt for a great iPad Pro accessory, Apple's Magic Keyboards are perfect additions to any iPad Pro workflow. Both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions from 2021 are $50 off on Amazon for Black Friday.
Apple's AirTag 4-Pack hit an all-time low price of $74.99 on Amazon earlier this week, down from $99.00, but this deal expired. You can also get a solo AirTag for $24.98, down from $29.00. Deals on any version of the AirTag have been very rare in 2022, making this a great time to buy the tracking accessory in early holiday shopping.
iPhone
For iPhone deals, we're tracking numerous discounts across the major carriers, so for this section we'll break things up by carriers instead of by products. Just like the previous deals, all of these are available to purchase right now, so you don't have to wait until Black Friday to shop.
AT&T
AT&T is offering up to $800 off the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max with eligible trade-in and purchase on a qualifying installment agreement. You'll get up to $800 in bill credits with trade-in value of $130 or higher, and up to $350 in bill credits with trade-in value of $35 to $129.
For Apple Watch deals, if you buy an Apple Watch you'll get the new Apple Watch SE at no extra cost. Both must be purchased on qualifying installment plans and you'll have to add at least one new line, then you'll get up to $330 in bill credits towards the second eligible Apple Watch.
Verizon
Verizon has the iPhone 14 Pro at up to $1,000 off when you trade in your old smartphone on select Verizon Unlimited plans. You'll even get an extra $200 when you switch from a different carrier to Verizon.
If you're buying an iPhone at Verizon, you can get a combo deal with an iPad as well. The carrier has iPads for as low as $8 per month when buying a new line and 5G iPhone at the same time, and it's only available online.
Verizon-owned carrier Visible is offering gift cards worth up to $250 when purchasing select devices through the carrier. You can also get a pair of Beats Studio Buds when buying a new iPhone 14 or 14 Pro model.
Mint Mobile is offering three months of premium wireless service for free when you buy any three-month plan. Additionally, you can get six months of service for free when you buy a six-month plan and a new phone through the carrier.
We're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2022.
Nothing Phone 1 users today began receiving the Nothing OS 1.1.7 update, which adds support for displaying the battery percentage of connected AirPods, amongst other improvements and bug fixes.
If you own a Nothing Phone 1, you can check for the OTA update by going to Settings -> System -> System updates. Bear in mind that as support for displaying AirPods battery level is still an experimental feature, it may not work in all circumstances.
That said, the feature can be enabled on updated Phone 1 models by going to the Experimental Features section in the device's Settings menu.
According to the release notes, the update also includes the November Android security patch and offers a more accurate battery status, improved OS fluidity and reduced stutters, improved audio quality when recording videos, and an adjustment to the thermal threshold to better balance performance and temperature.
Like the Nothing Ear 1 earbuds gaining Siri support earlier this year, the Phone 1 update continues to work towards Nothing CEO Carl Pei's stated intention to make Nothing devices work with a variety of different products and accessories.
"We're building support for third-party products that we believe our users might need, like the AirPods Pro or a Tesla," said Pei at the Phone 1 launch in July.
Apple's annual four-day Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping event has started in the United States and Canada, with customers able to receive a free Apple gift card with the purchase of select products through November 28.
The offer is available for select iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, AirPods, Beats, and accessories. As usual, many of Apple's latest products are excluded, such as the iPhone 14 series, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and Mac Studio.
In the U.S., gift card values are as follows:
$50 for the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12, and iPhone SE
$50 for the iPad mini and iPad Air
$30 for the ninth-generation iPad
$250 for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 chip
$200 for the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 chip
$150 for the MacBook Air with M1 or M2 chip and the 24-inch iMac
$100 for the Mac mini
$50 for the second-generation Apple Watch SE
$25 for the second-generation AirPods and third-generation AirPods with Lightning case
$50 for the second-generation AirPods Pro
$75 for the AirPods Max
$50 for the Beats Studio3 Wireless, Solo3 Wireless, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro, and Beats Studio Buds
$25 for the Beats Flex
$25 for the MagSafe Duo Charger, second-generation Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard Folio
$25 for the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro
The promotion is available on Apple's online store, in the Apple Store app, and at Apple's retail store locations. As usual, refurbished products are not eligible for a gift card, and the offer cannot be combined with educational pricing.
Black Friday is one of the few occasions per year that Apple offers deals on its products, but better deals are often available through resellers like Amazon, so make sure to check out our Black Friday roundup for the latest discounts on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple TV, accessories, and more.
Apple gift cards are now all-in-one and can be used towards the purchase of products, subscription-based services like Apple Music and Apple TV+, App Store apps, iTunes Store content like TV shows and movies, iCloud+ storage, and more.
An Apple engineer has addressed the lack of lossless audio support in the second-generation AirPods Pro in a new interview.
Current Bluetooth technology in the AirPods lineup means that Apple's audio products do not support Apple Music Lossless audio. Apple has previously hinted that it may develop its own codec and connectivity standard that builds on AirPlay and supports higher quality audio streaming, but so far has not made any such move.
Apple Music offers lossless streaming which is 24-bit and up to 48KHz, and high-res lossless which goes up to 192KHz and requires an external digital-to-analog converter.
In an interview with What Hi-Fi?, Apple engineer Esge Andersen, who works on the company's acoustic team, said that Apple does not believe that current Bluetooth technology is a limiting factor in audio quality for the AirPods. Anderson added that even with current Bluetooth technology and codec standards, Apple can still make improvements in audio quality while the company's focus remains on reliability.
Andersen remains coy, saying that while audio quality is always a priority, "it is important to understand that we can still make big strides without changing the codec. And the codec choice we have there today, it's more about reliability. So it's about making something robust in all environments."
"We want to push the sound quality forward, and we can do that with a lot of other elements. We don't think that the codec currently is the limitation of audio quality on Bluetooth products."
During the interview, Anderson also offered an interesting look into how Apple developed the new second-generation AirPods Pro and how it validates sound quality. Anderson revealed that Apple has a panel of "sound experts" that offer Apple's engineers feedback on audio quality. "And at the end of the day, there is somewhat of a compromise, because you can't make it perfect for everybody yet," he said.
One of the most considerable improvements with the new second-generation AirPods Pro is better Active Noise Cancellation. Apple says that ANC on the new AirPods Pro is up to 2x better than before. Anderson said Apple was pushed to make this large improvement because it wanted "to give everybody an AirPods Max in their pocket."
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