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If You’re a Prime Member, the 2024 Mac Mini Hits a New All-Time Low with This Hidden Coupon

Everyone is scrambling to get their hands on the new Mac Mini which was released in November. You can find it for $599 by default but on occasion, you’ll see it go for $550 on sale. This Prime Day, Amazon is one-upping that by slipping a special coupon onto the product page, a deal which will not appear on the top Prime Day search results. You must keep a close eye out to spot it and act fast to snatch up this offer: With this hidden coupon, you can get the 2024 Mac Mini for $499, a discount of

Worms Make Me Uncomfortable, but I'll Still Play This Upcoming Apple Arcade Game

Worms are everywhere. I know and accept this, but I hate those little critters and they freak me out. Their wriggly bodies make my skin crawl, and I actively avoid them at all costs. But when Apple Arcade adds Worms Across Worlds, the next installment in the award-winning Worms series, on Aug. 7, I'll play it because the game's cartoony style make these worms palatable for me. Apple Arcade is filled with familiar and classic games, alongside exclusive titles, that you can play for $7 a month (£

tvOS 26 beta 3 available now for Apple TV 4K users

tvOS 26 beta 3 is now available for developers, debuting one day after Apple has released a variety of new beta software for its other platforms. Later this year, Apple is expected to ship its first new Apple TV 4K hardware in three years. tvOS 26 includes some key changes that hint at that new hardware getting a built-in camera. But whether you buy a new Apple TV box this year or not, tvOS 26 will still offer a variety of upgrades for you. New features include: Liquid Glass redesign overh

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My favorite AirTag wallet alternative is lightweight, super thin, and on sale now

ZDNET's key takeaways KeySmart's SmartCard is available on Amazon for $40 (3-pack for $90). It's super thin, has a wireless rechargeable battery, and is IPX7-rated. It needs to be recharged every 5 months or so. View now at Amazon Save 25% on the KeySmart SmartCard during Amazon Prime Day. Just be sure to apply the on-page coupon to get the SmartCard for $30 (save $10). Apple AirTags have changed my life, saving me countless hours looking for keys and other items that I absent-mindedly mis

Released in March, the New iPad Air Is Already Cheaper Than the Previous Model Thanks to Prime Day

Apple’s iPad Air has traditionally been the top choice for those who want an upscale tablet experience short of going all the way to the iPad Pro. Apple’s latest 11-inch iPad Air, which debuted in March, is already causing a splash on this Prime Day with its price reduction that puts it below last year’s model. Amazon is currently offering the new iPad Air for $479, a discount from its usual $599: This 20% discount marks a new all-time low for this model, and makes it one of the most compelling

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Here’s everything new for the Phone app in iOS 26

Apple’s Phone app is getting its biggest changes ever this year in iOS 26, with a completely revamped layout, call screening tools, Apple Intelligence features, and more. Here’s everything new that’s coming to your Phone app in iOS 26. Brand new design Apple is completely overhauling the design of the Phone app in iOS 26. But unlike last year’s big Photos redesign, this time Apple’s making the new layout entirely optional. When you first install iOS 26 and launch Phone, you’ll get asked whet

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Looking for a good bundle? Get 3 years of Apple Care+ with a new MacBook Air M3

Jason Hiner/ZDNET If you're a little accident prone with your tech, don't worry -- there's lots of support out there. Apple's protection service, Apple Care+ is made specifically for consumers who might be guilty of a drop or ding-up now and again. During Amazon's Prime Day week, other retailers offer up their own deals to compete, and B&H is no exception, with discounts across its Apple products. Right now, you can get a new MacBook Air M3 (15-inch) for $1,128, bundled with three years of App

PSA: Apple TV+ is only $4.99/month on Prime Video this week

If you haven’t heard, Amazon’s annual Prime Day is sort of turning into a ‘Prime Week.’ And one special has already started: Apple TV+ subscriptions are now only $4.99/month through Prime Video. Last fall, Apple TV+ became available inside Amazon’s streaming ecosystem for the first time. What does this mean? Basically, that there’s now an alternate way to subscribe to and watch Apple TV+. Rather than subscribing through the Apple TV app, you can subscribe through Prime Video. Your Amazon cred

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Slow Horses gets season 7 renewal, three new seasons coming to Apple TV+

Apple TV+ has had its best year ever so far, and it’s bound to continue with returning hits this fall like the recently announced Slow Horses season 5. But with another announcement today, Apple confirmed we’ll keep getting new Slow Horses episodes for a long while yet: seasons 6 and 7 are now both official. Slow Horses season 7 is now official, likely for 2027 Out of all the shows on Apple TV+, none has been as consistently produced and released as Slow Horses. The spy thriller starring Gary

Apple cleared in case tied to two union-busting allegations at NYC retail store

Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that found Apple in violation of federal labor law at its World Trade Center retail store in New York. Here’s what that means. A bit of background The case centers on events from 2022, during an organizing campaign by Apple store employees in coordination with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). One employee, Jordan Vasquez, testified that a senior manager asked him

Prime Day-1 Deals: AirPods Pro 2 $100 off, iPad mini 7 $120 off, M3 iPad Air all-time low, much more

We have already gathered all of the best Prime Day 2025 Apple deals over in our master hub, but we are also going to be highlighting some particularly notable deals on each of the four days as part of our usual Lunch Break feature. A clear winner here is the bananas $100 price drop on AirPods Pro 2, but we also have the best prices ever on the most affordable iPad mini 7 and M3 iPad Air configs at $120 off. All that and a whole lot more awaits below. Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 just hit the best pric

9to5Mac Daily: July 8, 2025 – iOS 26 beta 3 and Liquid Glass changes

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Roborock:The smartest vacuums just got more affordable. Roborock’s Prime Day sale has arrived—with exclusive, limited-time savings on their top models. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or

Apple Said “No,” but Amazon Still Offers 40% Off AirPods 4 for Prime Day

With the iPhone the sole exclusion, nearly all Apple devices are seeing deep price slashes so this Prime Day is a golden opportunity for the brand’s fans. You’ll find at least 20 to 40% off across the board including the highly popular AirPods 4. These new-generation wireless earbuds are not in-ear like the AirPods Pro 2 (which are also on sale) but that’s exactly what many people love about them. They’re more affordable, too. Let’s talk numbers right away. The Apple AirPods 4 with active noise

You can get four AirTags for the price of three for Prime Day

It’s never a bad moment to buy a reliable item location tracker, like an Apple AirTag. People who use an iPhone (or who are buying for someone who does) can buy four of Apple’s AirTags for just $64.99 ($34 off) at Amazon during Prime Day, which is the bundle’s best price to date. Considering that theses usually range in cost from $20 to $25 a pop, this is like getting one free with the bundle. Stick one in a purse, a backpack, in your Steam Deck case, and give one to a pal. AirTags connect to A

This browser-based Apple Lisa simulator takes you back to 1983

Before the original Macintosh made history in 1984, there was the 1983 Apple Lisa, one of the first commercial personal computers to feature a graphical user interface (GUI) rather than a command-line prompt. Provided you had $9,995 to spare, that is. If you’ve always heard about it on podcasts but never played around with it, here’s your chance. Never heard of it? Here’s a quick summary New Apple fans probably don’t know this story, and die-hard Apple fans are probably already pointing out c

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Play-Doh World one of four new games coming to Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is getting four new games next month, with Play-Doh World topping the bill. Apple says this and the other games will be available from August 7. The other new titles are Worms Across Worlds, the latest addition to the Worms franchise; the 3D puzzle game Let’s Go Mightycat!; and Everybody Shogi, described as a vibrant strategy game based on the traditional Japanese board game … Apple says all four are exclusive to the platform, which offers more than 200 ad-free games for one month

Amazon Is Going All In, Apple Watch Ultra 2 Drops to a Price That’s Sure to Make Apple Furious

Prime Day always offers deep discounts on the whole Apple lineup, just not iPhones. This year is no exception with huge discounts on AirPods, iPads, MacBooks, AirTags… and even the new Apple Watch Ultra 2! Even with its recent launch and best-seller status, Amazon is offering a Prime members-only deal on the Apple Watch Ultra 2 that has never been offered before: For just $649, down from $799, this is the Apple Watch Ultra 2 (with GPS and Cellular, 49mm) lowest price ever. Even if you’re not a

The 11-inch M3 iPad Air is cheaper than ever on Prime Day

One of the best Prime Day deals brings the price of an 11-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) with two years of AppleCare Plus down to an all-time low price of $538.99 ($139 off) at Amazon. Here’s why this deal is so good: AppleCare Plus normally costs $50 per year, but you’re getting two years of it for just $58. Without AppleCare added on, this tablet is $479.99, but we really think you ought to opt for the extended warranty option. For folks who need more storage, Amazon is offering a $100 discou

Apple Watch Series 10 sees a record discount to just $379.99

Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority There’s nothing quite like a solid tech deal, and today’s highlight involves the popular Apple Watch Series 10. If you’ve had your eye on the best smartwatch for iPhone, now might be the time to make a move with a record $120 discount available exclusively on Amazon. Apple Watch Series 10 for $379.99 (24% off) Currently priced at $379.99, the Apple Watch Series 10 has dipped below its $499 tag. Though the sticker price reduction might not seem huge on paper,

iPhone 17e said to launch next spring, with identical display to 16e

A new supply-chain report suggests that the iPhone 17e will launch next spring, which is in line with previous reporting. It doesn’t sound like the upcoming model will be a major update, with today’s report indicating that it will use the exact same display as the iPhone 16e … This display was itself repurposed from the iPhone 14. One big question when Apple replaced the iPhone SE with the iPhone 16e was whether the new naming scheme pointed to an annual update. The SE had been updated at ran

The M3 11-inch iPad Air is cheaper than ever on Prime Day

One of the best Prime Day deals brings the price of an 11-Inch M3 iPad Air (128GB Wi-Fi) with two years of AppleCare Plus down to an all-time low price of $538.99 ($139 off) at Amazon. Here’s why this deal is so good: AppleCare Plus normally costs $50 per year, but you’re getting two years of it for just $58. Without AppleCare added on, this tablet is $479.99, but we really think you ought to opt for the extended warranty option. For folks who need more storage, Amazon is offering a $100 discou

All of the best Apple Prime Day deals now live

Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 is already shaping up to a big one with massive price drops and new all-time lows on many of Apple’s latest and most beloved releases. More specifically, we are talking about the lowest prices ever on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4, alongside new all-time low pricing across the iPad mini 7 and M3 iPad Air lineups. The Apple Watch Series 10 has also now hit its best Amazon price ever alongside massive price drops on Apple Watch Ultra 2, Mac mini, and ongoing $150 discounts ac

macOS Tahoe 26 beta 3 makes tabs less confusing

One of the most common complaints in macOS Tahoe 26 betas 1 and 2 was the new tab UI in apps like Safari and Terminal, which added a black bar to the bottom of inactive tabs. In beta 3, Apple seems to have reversed course. Whether it was intentional or a bug on Apple’s part, many users had trouble quickly identifying the active tab. The low contrast between the selected tab and the rest of the UI, combined with that black underline on the non-active tabs, led to confusion, with some thinking th

Now We Know the True Price of the Apple Watch 10, Amazon Drops Its Margin to Zero for Prime Day

Apple always tops the sales charts during major shopping events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Prime Day. This year, Amazon is taking things even further for its Prime members, slashing margins across nearly all Apple devices. Whether you’re after AirPods, iPads, or the Apple Watch Series 10, you’ll find prices stripped of any retailer markup. Every configuration and size, from cellular to GPS, is available at these record-low prices: One of them, in particular, has leaped into Amazon’s t

Catch an all-time low price on the 2025 iPad Air with $120 off

Ryan Haines / Android Authority This year, Prime Day brings a standout deal for those in the market for a new tablet. Amazon is offering a notable discount on the Apple iPad Air, making it a perfect opportunity to grab this cutting-edge device for less. Apple iPad Air for $629.99 (16% off) During this event, you can pick up the latest 11-inch iPad Air for just $629.99, down from the usual $749. This marks a significant 16% saving relative to the recommended retail price and is the lowest price

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Apple @ Work Podcast: Portability for Passkeys is coming to macOS

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Macs and Apple Watch to be hit by Trump tariffs starting on August 1

Macs and Apple Watches are among the products to be hit by new tariffs on products manufactured in Thailand, taking effect on August 1. Products imported from Thailand into the US will be subjected to a 36% tariff, increasing the cost to Apple by more than a third … Apple’s long-term plan to reduce its dependence on China has seen the company encourage its suppliers to set up production lines in a number of other countries, including Thailand. The Apple Watch was the first product to be made

iPhone 17 Air to get a ‘barely blue’ color option, suggests leaker

A leaker with a mixed track record has suggested that the “main” color option for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air will be a “very light” blue. They go on to say that the color will be so faint that it will simply appear to be white in some lights. This seems reminiscent of “barely blue” colors we’ve seen from Apple before … Fixed focus digital posted on Weibo: Blue is probably the main color of iPhone 17 Air this time. It is different from all the blue colors released by Apple in the past. The blu

Apple's latest iPad mini is cheaper than ever for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . The latest Apple iPad Mini is on sale for a record-low price as part of the Prime Day extravaganza. The tablet is available for $380, which is a discount of $120. That's a pretty good deal for a device that's only around nine months old. This tablet made our list of the best iPads and

The Apple Watch Series 10 falls to a new record-low price for Prime Day

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day 2025 is finally here, and we're seeing big discounts for Prime members on some of our favorite gadgets. Case in point: the Apple Watch Series 10, which is $120 off at the moment and down to $280. That's the lowest price it's been so far since it came out last September. It’s