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Nothing Phone 1 Displays AirPods Battery Level After Latest OS Update

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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.

(Via XDA Developers.)

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Apple's Black Friday Event Begins in U.S. With Free Gift Card on Select Purchases

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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.

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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.

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Apple Engineer Addresses Lack of Lossless Support on New AirPods Pro

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An Apple engineer has addressed the lack of lossless audio support in the second-generation AirPods Pro in a new interview.

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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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Best Cyber Monday HomePod Mini Deals Available Today

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Now that Black Friday sales are winding down and Cyber Monday deals have appeared, we're tracking solid deals across Apple's product lineup online right now. Among this lineup are all-time low prices on Apple's HomePod mini in multiple colors.

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You'll find the HomePod mini deals this year are mainly being offered by Verizon, available for $79.99, and so far no other retailer has matched this price. As with all Black Friday sales, be sure to be quick with your purchases because we're never sure exactly how long these will last, and this sale in particular has already disappeared once this week.

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$79.99 From Verizon

Right now, this deal is only available in three colors: Yellow, Orange, and Blue. White and Space Gray models are listed as out of stock with regular $99.99 pricing.

If you're looking for something other than the HomePod mini, be sure to visit our post on every Apple device currently on sale for Black Friday. Additionally, our Black Friday 2022 Roundup has all of the best deals and discounts on other Apple-related products and accessories happening today.

Need Help Deciding?

Our buyer's guides are great shopping companions as you shop around this holiday season.

For full details on the HomePod mini, explore our roundup.

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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.

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Best Cyber Monday iMac and MacBook Deals Available Today

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Our Cyber Monday coverage continues with the best deals you can find on MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac. As with all holiday deals, we aren't sure how long any of these will last, and prices are always fluctuating, so if you see something you want, be sure to buy it soon.

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If you're looking for something other than Macs, be sure to visit our post on every Apple device currently on sale for Cyber Monday.

Need Help Deciding?

Read our buyer's guides comparing your various options before you shop this season.

For full details on each Mac, explore our roundups.

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MacBook Pro

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13-inch MacBook Pro (2022)

  • M2 256GB - $1,149.00 at Amazon ($150 off)

14-inch MacBook Pro (2021)

  • 8-Core M1 Pro, 512GB - $1,599.99 at Amazon ($399 off, lowest ever)
  • 10-Core M1 Pro, 1TB - $1,999.99 at Amazon ($499 off, lowest ever)

16-inch MacBook Pro (2021)

  • 10-Core M1 Pro, 512GB - $1,999.99 at Amazon ($499 off, lowest ever)
  • 10-Core M1 Pro, 1TB - $2,199.99 at Amazon ($499 off, lowest ever)
  • 10-Core M1 Max, 1TB - $3,049.00 at Amazon ($399 off, lowest ever)

MacBook Air

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MacBook Air (2020)

  • M1 256GB - $799.00 at Amazon ($200 off, lowest ever)

MacBook Air (2022)

  • M2 256GB - $1,049.00 at Amazon / B&H Photo ($150 off, lowest ever)
  • M2 512GB - $1,299.00 at Amazon ($200 off, lowest ever)

iMac

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24-inch iMac (2021)

  • M1 Chip w/ 7-Core GPU, 256GB - $1,149.99 at Amazon ($149 off, lowest ever) [sold out]
  • M1 Chip w/ 8-Core GPU, 256GB - $1,349.99 at Amazon ($149 off, lowest ever)
  • M1 Chip w/ 8-Core GPU, 512GB - $1,549.99 at Amazon ($149 off, lowest ever)

27-inch iMac (2020)

  • 3.1 GHz 6-Core, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD - $1,199.99 at Best Buy ($599 off, lowest price)
  • 3.8 GHz 8-Core, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD - $1,699.99 at Best Buy ($599 off, lowest ever)

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.

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Best Cyber Monday iPad Deals Available Today

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Cyber Monday deals have been in full swing since Black Friday deals ended, and we're seeing solid discounts on Apple devices. We're highlighting the best sales for all of Apple's product lines, and in this article you'll find the best Cyber Monday sales on iPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini.

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This year, iPad sales include all-time low prices on numerous models, and we're tracking sales on both older generations of the iPad Pro and the new models. Typically, most sales can be found on Amazon below, but a few other retailers are matching, or offering their own discounts.

If you're looking for something other than iPads, be sure to visit our post on every Apple device currently on sale for Cyber Monday.

Need Help Deciding?

Read our buyer's guides comparing your various options before you shop this season.

For full details on each iPad, explore our roundups.

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iPad

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2021

  • 64GB Wi-Fi - $269.99 at Amazon ($29 off, lowest ever)

2022

  • 64GB Wi-Fi - $419.00 at Amazon ($30 off)
  • 256GB Wi-Fi - $569.00 at Amazon ($30 off, lowest ever)
  • 64GB Cellular - $569.00 at Amazon ($30 off, lowest ever)
  • 256GB Cellular - $710.99 at Amazon ($38 off, lowest ever)

iPad Air (2022)

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  • 64GB Wi-Fi - $549.00 at Amazon ($50 off)
  • 256GB Wi-Fi - $679.00 at Amazon ($70 off)

iPad mini 6

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  • 64GB Cellular - $599.00 at Amazon ($50 off)
  • 256GB Cellular - $729.99 with on-page coupon at Amazon ($69 off)

11-Inch iPad Pro

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2021/M1

  • 128GB Wi-Fi - $649.99 at Best Buy ($149 off, lowest ever)
  • 256GB Wi-Fi - $750.99 at Best Buy ($149 off, lowest ever)

2022/M2

  • 128GB Wi-Fi - $739.00 at Amazon ($60 off, lowest ever)
  • 256GB Wi-Fi - $849.00 at Amazon ($50 off, lowest ever)
  • 512GB Wi-Fi - $999.00 at Amazon ($100 off, lowest ever)
  • 128GB Cellular - $899.00 at Amazon ($100 off, lowest ever)
  • 256GB Cellular - $999.00 at Amazon ($100 off, lowest ever)
  • 512GB Cellular - $1,229.00 at Amazon ($70 off, lowest ever)
  • 1TB Cellular - $1,629.00 at Amazon ($70 off)

12.9-Inch iPad Pro

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2021/M1

  • 128GB Wi-Fi - $799.99 at Best Buy ($299 off, lowest ever)
  • 512GB Wi-Fi - $999.99 at Best Buy ($399 off, lowest ever)

2022/M2

  • 128GB Wi-Fi - $999.00 at Amazon / B&H ($100 off, lowest ever)
  • 256GB Wi-Fi - $1,099.00 at Amazon / B&H ($100 off, lowest ever)
  • 512GB Wi-Fi - $1,279.99 with on-page coupon at Amazon ($120 off, lowest ever)

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.

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No, Apple Isn't Planning to Buy Manchester United

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Apple is not currently planning to purchase Premier League club Manchester United, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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A report earlier today from British tabloid The Daily Star claimed that Apple had expressed an interest in buying Manchester United for around $7 billion, but our source with direct knowledge of the situation said the report is false.

Manchester United has been majority owned by the Glazer family since 2005. The club announced on Tuesday that its board planned to "explore strategic alternatives," including a potential sale of the club. The news came on the same day that Manchester United announced that star player Cristiano Ronaldo would be leaving the club.

While it has no plans to buy Manchester United, Apple has been pushing into sports content. The company partnered with the MLB to air a weekly "Friday Night Baseball" doubleheader on Apple TV+ during the 2022 regular season, and it will be the exclusive provider of MLS games for the next 10 years. Apple is reportedly also considered a frontrunner for streaming rights to the NFL's Sunday Ticket package starting next season.

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Best Black Friday Deals on Apple HomeKit Accessories

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It is almost Black Friday, the largest shopping day in the United States, where retailers mark down all matter of products ahead of the holidays. Small businesses and major retailers alike are offering sales on tech devices and accessories, so we thought we'd round up some of the best HomeKit deals for those who are looking to expand their Apple smart home ecosystems.

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Thermostats

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Cameras and Doorbells

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Smart Plugs and Switches

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Other HomeKit Products

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For more Black Friday deals on Apple products ranging from Macs to iPhones to Apple Watches, make sure to check out our dedicated Black Friday roundup.

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Apple's Black Friday Event Underway in Some Countries, Begins in U.S. Tomorrow

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Apple's annual four-day Black Friday through Cyber Monday shopping event has started in Australia and New Zealand, with customers able to receive a free Apple gift card with the purchase of select products through November 28.

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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.

Apple's four-day shopping event will also be available in the United States, Canada, the UK, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and select other countries starting tomorrow.

In the U.S., gift card values will be 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.

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Apple Ditched Plan for $50 Apple Pencil With iPhone Support at the Last Minute, Claims Sketchy Rumor

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Apple planned to introduce a new $49 Apple Pencil this year that was compatible with iPhones, but scrapped the plans at the last minute, claims a sketchy new rumor coming out of Asia.

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According to a Weibo post, shared on Twitter by DuanRui, Apple allegedly intended to release the new ‌Apple Pencil‌, codenamed "Maker" (or, more likely, "Marker") at its September 2022 event, and even went so far as to mass produce over one million units of the accessory, only to can its launch at the eleventh hour for unspecified reasons.

To cut costs, the device allegedly lacked pressure sensing technology or a rechargeable battery, and instead utilized an onboard chip to power the stylus through the iPad or iPhone screen, similar to how Samsung's S-Pen stylus works.

At $49, the unreleased ‌Apple Pencil‌ would have been significantly cheaper than the first-generation and second-generation ‌Apple Pencil‌ models, which are priced at $99 and $129, respectively.

Unfortunately, the source of the ‌Apple Pencil‌ rumor has no track record, so the claims need to be taken with a large pinch of salt. Furthermore, this isn't the first time we've heard rumors of an Apple Pencil being developed to work with iPhones, none of which have come to fruition.


Still, a battery-less ‌Apple Pencil‌ would pair well with the latest tenth-generation ‌iPad‌, which comes with a USB-C port and requires an ungainly $9 Lightning dongle to work with the first-generation ‌Apple Pencil‌. Again though, why Apple would kill plans for an accessory that had entered mass production is unclear.

If it really was a thing, and so many units were manufactured by Apple, then past history would suggest some units will eventually be leaked. Would you welcome an ‌Apple Pencil‌ for ‌iPhone‌? Let us know in the comments.

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HBO Max Working on App Fix for Playback Errors on Apple TV 4K Devices

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HBO is working on a fix for "can't play title" errors that some users have been encountering in the HBO Max app for Apple TV, according to The Verge.

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The issue, which has been widely reported by users, appears to occur on all generations of ‌Apple TV‌ 4K running tvOS 16.1 and the latest HBO Max app version 52.50.1, released November 16.

While some users have found the problem to be intermittent, others are unable to stream content at all without encountering the playback errors, although some have found workarounds that include force quitting the app, logging out of the app, reinstalling it, or restarting their ‌Apple TV‌.

HBO's SVP of communications Chris Willard told The Verge that they are aware of the issues and working on a fix that will be included in an upcoming update to the app.

Until then, two temporary troubleshooting tips suggested by HBO Max customer support include turning off HDR support (in Settings -> Video and Audio, change the Format to SDR, and disable Match Content, Match Dynamic Range, and Match Frame Rate options) and changing the resolution from 4K to 1080p or 720p.

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What Apple Product Are You Most Thankful For?

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With the Thanksgiving holiday set to take place in the United States tomorrow, we thought we'd ask MacRumors readers about their preferred Apple products, both from 2022 and earlier.

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What Apple product are you most thankful to have? Is it the Apple Watch with its health tracking features, or the iPhone that keeps you in touch with friends and family? Is it the AirPods Pro and their noise canceling technology?

Do you love the HomePod mini with its Apple Music integration, the Apple TV for bringing you your favorite content, or the Mac for getting work done? Let us know what Apple product you rely on most in the comments below.

Beyond what you already own, what are you planning to get in 2023, and what are you most looking forward to?

Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate the holiday from all of us here at MacRumors.

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Best Cyber Monday iPhone Deals Available Today

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Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Cyber Monday is no different. We're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro devices from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models like the iPhone 13.

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If you're looking for something other than iPhone, be sure to visit our post on every Apple device currently on sale for Cyber Monday.

Need Help Deciding?

Read our buyer's guides comparing your various options.

For full details on each iPhone, explore our roundups.

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AT&T

AT&T has numerous discounts across the newest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro lineups, including the iPhone 14 at no cost with an eligible trade-in. You'll need to buy the iPhone 14 on a qualifying installment agreement and trade in your old smartphone within 30 days of activation.

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UP TO $800 OFF
iPhone 14 Pro at AT&T

For the iPhone 14 Pro models, you can get up to $800 off these devices with eligible trade-in and purchase on a qualifying installment agreement. Both offers will get you up to $800 in bill credits with smartphone trade-in value of $130 or higher; and up to $350 with smartphone trade-in value of $35 to $129.

In regards to Apple Watches, you can get $330 in bill credits when you buy two Apple Watch models. This includes Series 7 up to $699.99, SE up to $359.99, SE 2nd Gen up to $329.99, Series 8 up to $799.99, or Ultra up to $799.99. Both need to be purchased on a qualifying installment plan and one new line must be added.

AT&T also has the usual array of accessory deals, including as low as $5 for iPhone 13 Leather and Silicone Cases. Otherwise, you'll find deals on Lightning cables, wireless chargers, battery packs, and more.

Verizon

At Verizon, you'll find similar offers to AT&T's deals. The carrier has Apple's iPhone 14 with savings of up to $800 when you trade in your old smartphone and purchase the new device on select Unlimited plans. You can also save $200 more if you switch to Verizon from another carrier.

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UP TO $1K OFF
iPhone 14 Pro at Verizon

This same deal is available for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models, and if you're buying two at once you can buy one, and get one for up to $800 off on select 5G Unlimited plans.

For iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, you can get up to $1,000 off when trading in an old device and purchasing the new one on select Unlimited plans. With any of these deals, you can also save up to $120 with purchase of an eligible Apple Watch at the same time you buy an iPhone 14.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile's best deal has four iPhone 14 models at no cost when you purchase an iPhone 14. The carrier is also offering Apple TV+ with Magenta MAX plans, and if you're shopping for just one iPhone you can get the 128GB iPhone 14 at no cost when trading in your old device on Magenta MAX.

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UP TO $800 OFF
iPhone 14 at T-Mobile

Additionally, when you buy an iPhone 14 Pro, you can get up to $700 off a second model. The second generation iPhone SE can also be purchased at no cost when adding a new line on a qualifying installment plan and trading in your old smartphone, but this offer is only available online.

With the purchase of any iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus, you can get the AirPods 2 at no cost.

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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.

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Mint Mobile

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.

SIX MONTHS FREE
Mint Mobile Black Friday Deal

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.

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Best Apple TV+ Shows and Movies to Watch With Friends and Family

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With the holiday season approaching, many people will be spending lots of time with family and friends. We thought we'd create a handy list of Apple TV+ shows and movies that are suitable for watching with family members young and old, and that are great to catch up on if you have some extra time in the coming weeks.

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Spirited

Starring well-known comedians Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, "Spirited" is the perfect holiday movie. A retelling of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, "Spirited" will see several Christmas ghosts visiting miser Ryan Reynolds, who plays the movie's Scrooge.


A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

If you're a fan of Charlie Brown, you won't want to miss out on A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, which is streaming on ‌Apple TV‌+. In this classic, Peppermint Patty invites everyone over to Charlie Brown's for Thanksgiving, and Snoopy cooks a holiday meal.


Ted Lasso

If you're not caught up on "Ted Lasso," or have a family member who isn't, it's a heartwarming show that never fails to please. It's worth a watch or a rewatch to see Jason Sudeikis step into the role of football coach Ted Lasso. There are two full seasons available, so it's a great binge watch.


Mythic Quest

From the creators of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Mythic Quest" is a comedy series about a game studio that produces a popular online game. Starring Rob McElhenney, David Hornsby, Charlotte Nicdao, and Danny Pudi, this show is funny even if you're not a gamer, and if you are, it's hilarious.


There are three seasons available, with season three new as of just a couple weeks ago.

Loot

In "Loot," Maya Rudolph plays a clueless billionaire who divorces her cheating husband, ultimately engaging with her charitable foundation and reconnecting with the real world. "Loot" is charming and funny, and it's a quick watch with episodes that are less than 30 minutes long.


Trying

British TV show "Trying" stars Rafe Spell and Esther Smith as a couple who are dying to have children. They bumble their way through prospective parenthood, and it's hard not to love this show because of the chemistry between the main characters.


Schmigadoon

A musical comedy, "Schmigadoon" stars Cecily Strong and Keegan-Michal Key as an on-the-rocks couple stuck in the magical singing and dancing town of Schmigadoon. The only way out is finding true love.

The After Party

A fun whodunnit, "The After Party" features a group of classmates being investigated for murder after one of them is found dead. It's a mystery you get to figure out along with the detective, and the ending is a surprise. With most episodes not longer than 40 minutes, this is a quick watch.


Long Way Up

"Long Way Up" is an easy to watch show featuring Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman riding their motorcycles to visit beautiful places across South and Central America. There are also two older shows in the same series that are binge worthy, including "Long Way Round" and "Long Way Down."

CODA

"CODA" is a coming-of-age story about the child of two deaf adults and her struggle between living her life and taking care of her family. CODA won an Academy Award for Best Picture, and it's well worth watching if you haven't yet seen it.


Content Just for Kids

If you're looking for a way to keep kids entertained, you might want to check out some of these titles.

  • Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
  • Slumberkins
  • Central Park
  • Wolfboy and the Everything Factory
  • Get Rolling with Otis
  • Hello Jack
  • The Snoopy Snow
  • Stillwater

For After the Kids Are in Bed

There are a number of more serious, dramatic shows and movies on ‌Apple TV‌ that are worth watching, but these aren't suitable for kids or for a lighthearted gathering.

  • Severance - A TV show where workers have their minds severed so their work persona doesn't know anything about their home persona, and vice versa.
  • Emancipation - A film starring Will Smith as a slave who risks his life to escape.
  • Black Bird - A fantastic limited series where drug dealer Jimmy Keene is given the option for a reduced sentence if he can befriend a brutal serial killer.
  • The Morning Show - A morning news team that deals with all kinds of drama, starting with the Me Too movement.
  • Servant - A spooky but slow TV series that unravels a mystery over several seasons.
  • Physical - Rose Byrne plays an exercise-obsessed working mom with body issues in "Physical."
  • Calls - If you're in the mood for something scary and original, "Calls" is an audio-only TV series that uses audio with limited visuals to tell an engrossing story.

How to Watch

‌Apple TV‌+ requires a $6.99 per month subscription fee, but up to six family members can watch at that price point. ‌Apple TV‌+ can be accessed through the TV app on iPhones, iPads, the ‌Apple TV‌, and Macs, and it is also available on the web through tv.apple.com, and on smart TVs, set-top boxes, and consoles that have the ‌Apple TV‌ app available.

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Flexibits Launches Black Friday Sale Offering 50% Off Premium Subscriptions

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Flexibits today launched its Black Friday sale, offering 50 percent off your first year or 50 percent off your first month of Flexibits Premium, which includes access to Fantastical and Cardhop. This offer is for new customers only and will run through Cyber Monday on the Flexibits website. The subscription supports apps across macOS, iOS, and iPadOS.

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Fantastical is a calendar app that can sync across apps for Mac, iPad, and iPhone. Similarly, Cardhop can sync across Apple devices and provides a more in-depth contact management platform.

50% OFF
Flexibits Premium Subscription

You can get the deal by following this link to Flexibits' website, and clicking on the header to redeem 50 percent off your next purchase. You'll need to create a Flexibits account and once you finish the sign-up process, the 50 percent off sale will be applied to either option you choose: an annual subscription or a monthly subscription.

Additionally, you can choose either an Individual or Family Plan option. With the half-off savings, Individual Plans billed yearly cost $20.00 (originally $39.99) and billed monthly cost $2.50 (originally $4.99). Family plans billed yearly cost $32.50 (originally $65) and billed monthly cost $4.00 (originally $8).

This sale is for 50 percent off your next purchase on Flexibits, so whatever option you choose will be the only time you can get this deal. Given these parameters, buying for a full year will save you more money. After the year is over, Flexibits Premium will return to its regular price, or you can cancel.

You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, 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.

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Apple Supplier Potentially Hints at iPhone 15 Pro With Solid-State Volume and Power Buttons

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Apple supplier Cirrus Logic may have vaguely hinted at iPhone 15 Pro models getting haptic buttons next year, according to research firm Barclays.

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In a letter to shareholders this month, the Texas-based semiconductor company said it continues to "engage with a strategic customer" and expects to "bring a new HPMS component to market in smartphones next year." HPMS refers to Cirrus Logic's high-performance mixed-signal chips, which includes haptic drivers for the Taptic Engine in iPhones.

On an earnings call with analysts this month, Cirrus Logic CEO John Forsyth narrowed down the timeframe for this new component coming to market to the "back half of next year," which would line up with iPhone 15 Pro models launching next September.

In an investor note last week, Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O'Malley said the new component that Cirrus Logic mentioned will most likely be part of additional Taptic Engines for the haptic buttons on iPhone 15 Pro models:

The biggest change to our thinking here is to model $1 of new content in the IP15 Pro models. To be clear, the company hasn't said much here other than that the chip is mixed signal and not in the power domain. When looking at potential use cases, the largest change in new iPhone models next year is the removal of the buttons, which would require additional drivers for the haptics engine, making it the most likely use case for new content.

In October, well-known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said iPhone 15 Pro models will feature solid-state volume and power buttons. Kuo said the devices will be equipped with two additional Taptic Engines that provide haptic feedback to simulate the feeling of pressing the buttons, without them physically moving, similar to the Home button on recent iPhone SE models or the Force Touch trackpad on newer MacBooks.

Haptic buttons on iPhones could allow for even better water resistance and would eliminate moving parts that can wear out or break over time. However, the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are still expected to have mechanical buttons.

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Best Cyber Monday Apple Watch Deals Available Today

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We're tracking all of the best Apple product discounts for Cyber Monday, and the Apple Watch always makes a great gift around the holiday season, so you're guaranteed to find solid discounts right now. In this article, you'll discover the best Cyber Monday sales on Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra.

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We'll also be looking at previous generation models in an effort to include as many cost-saving options as possible, like the first-generation Apple Watch SE. Most sales can be found on Amazon below, but a few other retailers are matching, or offering their own discounts.

If you're looking for something other than Apple Watches, be sure to visit our post on every Apple device currently on sale for Cyber Monday.

Need Help Deciding?

Read our buyer's guides comparing your various options.

For full details on each Apple Watch, explore our roundups.

More Black Friday Deals

Apple Watch Series 8

When looking through discounts for the Apple Watch Series 8, keep in mind that our links will typically lead to M/L band sizes, but in many cases you'll be able to find the same discounts for S/M.

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$50 OFF
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm GPS) for $349.00

GPS

  • 41mm (PRODUCT)RED Aluminum - $349.00 at Amazon, down from $399.00
  • 45mm Midnight Aluminum - $379.99 at Amazon, down from $429.00

Cellular

  • 41mm Midnight Aluminum - $449.00 at Amazon, down from $499.00
  • 41mm Silver Aluminum - $449.00 at Amazon, down from $499.00
  • 41mm Starlight Aluminum - $449.00 at Amazon, down from $499.00
  • 45mm Midnight Aluminum - $479.00 at Amazon, down from $529.00
  • 45mm Silver Aluminum - $479.00 at Amazon, down from $529.00

Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen)

There are also a few fresh discounts on the 2022 Apple Watch SE on Amazon, including savings on both GPS and Cellular versions of the lower-cost wearable. All the deals listed below are second-best prices, and Best Buy is matching a few.

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$20 OFF
Apple Watch SE (40mm GPS) for $229.00

GPS

  • 40mm Midnight Aluminum - $229.00 at Amazon, down from $249.00
  • 40mm Silver Aluminum - $229.00 at Amazon, down from $249.00
  • 40mm Starlight Aluminum - $229.00 at Amazon, down from $249.00
  • 44mm Midnight Aluminum - $259.00 at Amazon, down from $279.00
  • 44mm Silver Aluminum - $259.00 at Amazon, down from $279.00
  • 44mm Starlight Aluminum - $259.00 at Amazon, down from $279.00

Cellular

  • 40mm Midnight Aluminum - $279.00 at Amazon, down from $299.00
  • 40mm Silver Aluminum - $279.00 at Amazon, down from $299.00
  • 40mm Starlight Aluminum - $279.00 at Amazon, down from $299.00
  • 44mm Midnight Aluminum - $309.00 at Amazon, down from $329.00
  • 44mm Silver Aluminum - $309.00 at Amazon, down from $329.00
  • 44mm Starlight Aluminum - $309.00 at Amazon, down from $329.00

Apple Watch Ultra

Black Friday 2022 has seen the introduction of the first notable discount across the Apple Watch Ultra lineup, all priced at $739.00 on Amazon, down from $799.00. You'll find nearly every model at this price, including those with the Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band, all with varying sizes available.

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$60 OFF
Apple Watch Ultra for $739.00

Apple Watch SE (1st Gen)

If you want to prioritize savings and aren't worried about owning a previous-generation model, Walmart has the first-generation Apple Watch SE for just $149.00 this week. It's an all-time low price on this older model.

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$50 OFF
Apple Watch SE (1st Gen) for $149.00

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.

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Apple Pencil Black Friday Deal Has Second-Gen Stylus for Best-Ever Price of $89 [Update: Sold Out]

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Amazon is continuing to introduce new record low prices across Apple's product lineup, today knocking the price of the second-generation Apple Pencil down to $89.00, from $129.00 [UPDATE: Sold Out]. As of writing, Amazon is the only major Apple reseller with this sale.

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This is a match of the best price we've ever tracked on the Apple Pencil 2. The accessory has a delivery window between November 28 and November 30 right now, with the typical faster options available for Amazon Prime members.

$40 OFF
Apple Pencil 2 for $89.00

The Apple Pencil 2 is compatible with the following iPads: iPad mini (6th generation), iPad Air (4th generation and later), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd generation and later), and 11-inch iPad Pro (1st generation and later). The second generation Apple Pencil can also magnetically attach and pair to the iPad Pro, iPad mini, and iPad Air.

You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, 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.

Update: We've updated this article to make a note that the Apple Pencil 2 is no longer in stock at this price.

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