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Best Back-to-school Deals On Apple Tech: Save On Apple AirPods, Apple IPads And More
Apple Calling all students looking for the best back-to-school deals on Apple tech: Forget the Apple Store. The best deals on top-rated Apple products are at Amazon right now.
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We've spotted some truly great deals on the most-wanted Apple products. You can snag a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $199 at Amazon and the Apple Watch 8 GPS is $70 off right now. We've also found MacBooks for as low as $750, which are perfect for college students on a budget.
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Apple AirPods Pro 2, $199 (reduced from $249)
Apple Watch 8 GPS (41mm), $329 (reduced from $399)
13" MacBook Air (2020), $750 (reduced from $999)
Best back-to-school deals on Apple AirPodsCheck out the brand new AirPods Pro 2, now on discount at Amazon, plus more deals on top-rated Apple earbuds and headphone models.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: $199
Apple The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds offer 30 hours of listening time with the included charging case. They have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone's camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.
The design of the AirPods Pro 2 is fairly similar to the previous generation, but Apple has introduced touch control to the AirPods Pro 2 to help users more seamlessly control their AirPods. Users will also get a new extra-small tip with their AirPods. The case did get a notable design upgrade with a new lanyard loop and a built-in speaker to help track the location of your AirPods case.
Apple AirPods Pro 2, $199 (reduced from $249)
Apple AirPods with MagSafe case (3rd generation): $159
Apple The latest generation of Apple AirPods are a nice upgrade over the second-generation model. They support 3D spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. You get more listening time, too -- up to 30 hours with the included MagSafe charging case. You'll save $40 on them when you buy at Amazon as an Amazon Prime member.
Apple AirPods (3rd generation), $159 (reduced from $179)
Apple AirPods (2nd generation): $99
Apple AirPods under $100? You can find that at Amazon now. Just about anyone will love the budget-minded 2nd generation Apple AirPods. They're not the latest model, but they're still one of the most sought-after earbud models on the market.
Retailing for $159 at Apple, they're on sale for just $99 at Amazon now. These AirPods boast more than 24 hours total listening time (with the wireless charging case), a foolproof, one-tap setup for Apple device owners and a low-latency wireless connection (for full immersion when consuming movies and music).
Apple AirPods (2nd generation), $99 (reduced from $159)
Apple AirPods Max: $450
Apple via Amazon Apple AirPods Max use active noise-cancellation technology to block out unwanted noise and feature a transparency mode so you can hear what you need to. These headphones feature 20 hours of listening. They come in a variety of colors including blue, green, red and silver. They're also compatible with Siri.
Apple AirPods Max, $477 (reduced from $549)
Best back-to-school deals on Apple WatchesFrom the new luxury Apple Watch Ultra to the more affordable Apple Watch SE, these smartwatches make excellent accessories for the new school year. Plus they're all on sale now at Amazon.
Apple Watch Series 8 GPS: $329 and up
Apple Apple Watch Series 8, the latest addition to the Apple Watch lineup, features the new S8 chip for improved performance. It also includes an always-on display and new watch face options. The Apple Watch 8 will has a larger battery than previous models: Battery life can be extended to 36 hours when in low-power mode. The Apple Watch 8 features a durable design and is swim-proof, dust-proof and crack-resistant.
The Apple Watch 8 has a number of health-tracking features, including an optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor for ECG, blood oxygen sensor and a new body temperature sensor.
The Apple Watch 8 is available in 41mm and 45mm sizing options. Shoppers can choose between stainless steel or aluminum casing and several different colors.
Apple Watch 8 GPS (41mm), $329 (reduced from $399)
Apple Watch Series 8 GPS (45mm), $359 (regularly $429)
Apple Watch Ultra: $780
Apple The Apple Watch Ultra is designed to be a more rugged and durable option for athletes and adventurers. It provides up to 36 hours of life on a single charge with standard use, or 60 hours of battery life with the soon-to-be-released battery optimization setting. It is made with a stronger titanium alloy material for improved impact resistance. It also offers a larger (49mm), brighter display and a second speaker for better sound and display visibility during outdoor use. Apple says it's also optimized for diving and water sports.
The Apple Watch Ultra provides enhanced GPS functionality to trace your steps and improve navigation for outdoor expeditions. There is also an action button that can be used to more accurately track your workouts by marking segments of your workout.
The Apple Watch Ultra is now at its lowest price ever at Amazon, so pick it up while you can.
Apple Watch Ultra, $780 (reduced from $799)
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation): $249
Amazon The Apple Watch SE, the most affordable model in the Apple Watch lineup, is even more affordable now with this deal. The smartwatch offers a 40mm screen and boasts a wide range of health and fitness features. It can also be used to play music, check your tests and make calls when paired with your iPhone.
Apple Watch SE GPS (2nd generation), $249 (reduced from $279)
Best back-to-school deals on Apple MacBooksIf you want to save on a new MacBook, consider these highly rated options.
15.3" Apple MacBook Air: $1,250
Apple via Amazon The new MacBook offers a larger display while maintaining the sleek, lightweight design that MacBook Air users know and love. The updated laptop includes the powerful Apple M2 chip for ultra-fast processing. It features a fanless design, which Apple says allows the laptop to run almost silently.
The new 15.3-inch MacBook Air starts at $1,299 on Apple's website, but you can save $50 on Amazon.
15.3" Apple MacBook Air (space gray, 256 GB), $1,250 (reduced from $1,299)
Apple MacBook Pro with M2 (2023): $1,799 and up
Amazon The new 2023 MacBook Pro features Apple's latest M2 processor chip for faster performance and improved processing capabilities. It also offers an improved 18-hour battery life and an improved camera.
The latest MacBook is available in two screen sizes: 14.2 inches and 16.2 inches. The screen features Apple's Liquid Retina XDR display.
Buyers also have a number of choices when it comes to specs. There are two versions of the M2 chip to choose from: M2 Pro and M2 Max. M2 Pro has up to 12 CPU, up to 19 GPU and up to 32 GB of memory. M2 Max has 12 CPU, up to 38 GPU and up to 96 GB of memory.
14.2" Apple 2023 MacBook Pro (10‑core CPU and 16‑core GPU), $1,799 (reduced from $1,999)
16.2" Apple 2023 MacBook Pro (12‑core CPU and 19‑core GPU), $2,249 (reduced from $2,499)
Apple MacBook Air (2020): $750
Amazon This is one of the best deals you're going to be able to find on a MacBook. Right now, the 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip is only $750. This lightweight MacBook features Retina display, an impressive 18-hour battery life and fast performance. There is a 2022 edition out, so this is a slightly older model -- however, it is unbeatable deal for a new MacBook.
13" MacBook Air (2020), $750 (reduced from $999)
14" MacBook Pro (2021): $1,999
Amazon A step up from the MacBook Air, the slightly weightier (three pounds) 14-inch MacBook Pro boasts a powerful active cooling system, which helps keep the 8-core CPU running fast. It delivers up to 21 hours of battery life on a single charge, and features a Retina display that's brighter than the MacBook Air.
14" Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 chip, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD), $1,999 (regularly $2,499)
Best back-to-school deals on Apple iPadsFind these iPads on sale now at Amazon ahead of the new school year.
Apple iPad 10: $399
Apple Store via Amazon The latest edition in Apple's classic iPad lineup is the iPad 10th generation. This 10.9-inch tablet features a Liquid Retina display with Apple's True Tone technology. It has Apple's A14 Bionic chip, an upgrade from the iPad 9's A13 chip. The iPad 10 is compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and 5G internet for fast performance. It also offers all-day battery life, so that you can easily take it to school, work or on your holiday travels without having to worry about plugging it in mid-day.
The new iPad 10 comes in four vibrant colors: yellow, pink, blue and silver. You can also choose between 5G cellular and WiFi-only models.
Apple iPad 10 (Wi-Fi only, 64 GB), $399 (regularly $449)
Apple iPad 9: $279
Apple via Amazon The 10.2-inch iPad 9, released in 2021, is the most affordable of Apple's iPad offerings. It offers a 8 MP wide-angle back camera and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It boasts stereo speakers, too. This iPad is
Available in two colors; prices vary.
Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (space gray), $279 (reduced from $329)
Apple iPad 9 (256GB) (silver), $399 (reduced from $479)
Want to protect your new tablet investment? Get the 64 GB Apple iPad 9 bundled with a two-year subscription to Apple's protection plan, Apple Care+. That bundle's on sale on Amazon, too.
Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (silver) bundled with Apple Care+, $348 (reduced from $398)
Apple iPad Air 5: $559
Apple via Amazon Introduced in 2022, the 10.9-inch Apple iPad Air 5 is the latest in the lightweight iPad Air line. The iPad Air 5 offers performance up to 60% faster than the prior model, thanks to Apple's turbo-charged M1 chip. The device boasts a 12 MP wide-angle back camera that supports 4K video. It also offers touch ID and Apple's Liquid Retina display.
Available in five colors; prices vary.
Apple iPad Air 5 (64 GB) (pink), $559 (reduced from $599)
The 256 GB iPad Air 5 is also available in five colors; prices vary. The best deal we saw was for the space gray model (pictured) with Wi-Fi-only connectivity.
Apple iPad Air 5 (256 GB) (space gray), $679 (reduced from $749)
Apple iPad Pro 5 (12.9-inch): $1,049
Apple via Amazon Apple's high-end tablet, the iPad Pro, features an 12.9-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, a pro camera system and a Thunderbolt port for lightning-speed data transfers. Looking for a traditional laptop experience? It's compatible with Apple's Magic Keyboard.
Available in two colors; prices vary. The sale prices listed below are for the space gray iPad Pro with Wi-Fi-only connectivity.
Apple iPad Pro 5 (12.9 inch) (space gray), $1,049 (reduced from $1,100)
Apple iPad Mini 6: $400
Apple The iPad Mini 6 is a compact tablet with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display screen. Released in 2021, the Apple tablet is
Note that the Apple iPad Mini is not compatible with Apple's external Magic Keyboard. It can, however, be used with other Bluetooth-enabled external keyboards.
The Apple iPad Mini retails for $499 on Apple's website, but the tablet is currently $30 off on Amazon.
Apple iPad Mini (64 GB), $469 (reduced from $499)
Best Apple iPad accessories on AmazonOnce you've found the perfect iPad, be sure to protect it with a top-rated cover. Here are top-rated accessories for the Apple iPad, including the Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Smart Folio cover. And while they're not all on sale right now, they're all worth a look.
Apple Pencil 2: $89
Apple via Amazon The Apple Pencil is designed for drawing or writing on the Apple iPad. The second-generation device is the latest Apple Pencil. It is compatible with all the latest models of the iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad Mini.
Apple Pencil 2, $89 (regularly $129)
Apple Magic Keyboard: $99
Apple via Amazon If you want to add a keyboard to your iPad, consider Apple's Magic Keyboard. It connects to the iPad through Bluetooth.
Apple Magic Keyboard, $99
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack: $94
Apple via Amazon The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack magnetically attaches to your iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro, providing a portable, wireless phone charge. If need be, your MagSafe Battery Pack and iPhone can be charged at the same time. Listed at $99 at Apple, it's just $94 Amazon.
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack, $84 (regularly $99)
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MoreKaylyn McKennaApple Pay Summer Promo Offers Discounts At Ray-Ban, Sonic, And More
Apple is currently running a summer-themed promotion where customers can save on purchases made at Ray-Ban, Sonic, Gymboree, HotelTonight, Sunglass Hut, PacSun, and select other retailers when they pay with Apple Pay. The offers are available through July 26, so there is around one week remaining to take advantage of the discounts.
The offers are available on each participating retailer's website or app on Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Most of the discounts require entering promo code APPLEPAY at checkout, and more details can be found on Apple's website.
"Enjoy exclusive online offers on summer styles, hotels, events, and more when you shop with Apple Pay," says Apple. Some of the offers available include 30% off custom Ray-Ban sunglasses, 10% off a hotel reservation placed in the HotelTonight app, and a half-priced SuperSONIC Double Cheeseburger in the Sonic app.
Apple Pay is available in over 80 countries and territories, including Vietnam starting today, but most of these discounts are valid in the U.S. Only.
Apple's M1 MacBook Air Sees $249 Back To School Discount
We're back with all of Wednesday's best deals, celebrating the halfway point in the week by rounding up all of the best discounts. Our friends at 9to5Toys now have some notable price cuts down below the fold including a $249 back to school discount on Apple's M1 MacBook Air. First party accessories are also the name of the game today, with rare discounts landing on Apple's Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Mouse from $68 to go alongside a pair of in-house iPhone 14/Plus Leather MagSafe cases at $27. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Apple's M1 MacBook Air sees $249 back to school discountMarking a return to the all-time low, your back to school savings are here on Apple's 13-inch M1 MacBook Air. It may not be one of the shiny new M2 models, but there is still so much to like about the lightweight macOS machine, especially now that Amazon is marking pricing down to $750 in all three styles. Down from $999, you're now looking at $249 in savings for only the secome time. We first saw this price earlier in the month to kick off Prime Day, and now the very same discount is returning to make sure you're prepared for the upcoming semester.
Like we said, this is not the all-new version of Apple's most portable MacBook. But what the M1 version definitely is is an unmatched value with the savings attached today. Centered around a 13-inch Retina display with Apple Silicon under the hood, the original M1 MacBook Air also sports a pair of Thunderbolt ports supplemented by Wi-Fi 6 as well as 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. Get a better idea of its performance in our hands-on review.
Rare discounts land on Apple's Magic Trackpad 2 and Magic Mouse Amazon is now offering the official Apple Magic Trackpad 2 for $115. Marking one of the first chances to save this year, today's offer is landing from the usual $129 price tag for the first time since back in March. It's the second-best offer of 2023, too. The Space Black style is also getting in on the savings at $135, down from $149. Whether you're looking to fully convert that shiny new M2 Pro MacBook into more of a desktop machine without giving up Apple's best-in-class trackpad or just need to upgrade your new M2 Mac mini, today's discount is about as rare of an opportunity as you'll find. Alongside all of the multi-touch features built into macOS, this features an edge-to-edge glass surface and Force Touch support for navigating your Mac or iPad. It recharges over Lightning and includes a woven USB-C cable in the box. This is easily one of the best accessories on the market for desktop Mac users, which you can score at one of the best prices yet, too.
Also getting in on the savings today, Amazon is also marking down yet another official accessory. The latest Apple Magic Mouse joins in with a price cut down to $68. This is the second-best we've seen this year from the usual $79 going rate, and lands at within $4 of the all-time low from back in March. Magic Mouse delivers similar Multi-Touch features to its Trackpad counterpart, but with a different form-factor. You'll find the same Lightning to USB-C cable included as all of the other accessories today, too.
Apple's official iPhone 14/Plus leather MagSafe cases start at $27 Amazon is now offering Apple's official iPhone 14 Leather MagSafe Case starting at $36 for the Midnight style. Down from $59, you're looking at a new all-time low at $5 under our previous mention. This 38% discount is also the first time we've seen a listing drop below $40 at Amazon. The savings today also continue over to the iPhone 14 Plus style at $27, clocking in at over 50% off. There are multiple styles of each leather case, too.
Apple's official MagSafe cases cover your iPhone 14 series device in a specially tanned and finished leather that's complemented by machined buttons to round out the premium stylings. Alongside magnets that allow it to snap right onto the back of your device, there's also support for Apple's MagSafe charging features, allowing you to outfit your handset with a high-end yet feature-packed piece of protection. So whether you just picked up an iPhone 14 or you're finally ready to swap out that more affordable case you bought at launch with some genuine leather, today's discounts are worth a look.
Anker's latest MagSafe power banks on sale from $22Back with a collection of offers across its lineup of MagSafe power banks, Anker's official Amazon storefront is offering a series of iPhone 14 add-ons in all shapes and sizes with free shipping across the board. A favorite is offering the best discount of the year on Anker's 10,000mAh MagGo MagSafe Power Bank, which is now dropping down to $55 in several styles. Typically fetching $80, you're looking at 31% in savings alongside only the second time it has dropped this low.
As one of the latest MagSafe power banks from Anker, the MagGo 10,000mAh offering is also its most capable solution yet. Bringing twice the typical battery capacity that we see from the form-factor into your everyday carry, the iPhone 14 companion sports the same 7.5W output that even the official MagSafe Battery Pack does. Though Anker does pack some extra power potential, with a secondary 20W USB-C PD slot for wired devices. That's all backed with a kickstand built into the shell for propping up your gear. Learn more in our launch coverage.
Other Anker MagSafe power banks: Sonos Arc lands at $719 in cert. Refurb saleHalfway through the week, Sonos today is launching a new summer sale across its catalog of refurbished smart speakers. With even more sizable savings attached, the company is marking down its in-house renewed gear while still delivering full warranties with every purchase. This time around, there's an even wider assortment of its speakers, soundbars, and subwoofers up for grabs, all with free shipping across the board. A favorite has the Sonos Arc Soundbar marked down to $719 in both black and white styles. Normally fetching $899, you're looking at $180 in savings and a match of the 2023 low.
Arriving as the brand's most capable smart soundbar, Sonos Arc delivers eleven drivers in a sleek design for a streamlined home theater setup with Dolby Atmos alongside all of the other staples of the ecosystem. That includes AirPlay 2 support, Trueplay audio, surround sound support, and integration with the rest of the Sonos speaker lineup. If you don't need the full package, the Sonos Arc SL delivers almost everything, just without the microphone and onboard smart speaker integration while dropping the price to $679.
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