During Prime Day it’s easy to get carried away with buying expensive Apple kit just because the saving looks good. I think it’s common for people to see a massive saving on the higher end MacBook Pro (where you will usually see the biggest savings), and buy it regardless of whether it’s the best suited MacBook for your needs.
I recently used the M3 Pro-chipped MacBook Pro as my main work laptop for a few months, and it was total overkill for my professional needs. It’s for pro 3D artists and people working on feature films, not writers that dabble in photo and video editing.
So yeah, if there’s one piece of advice I could give you all, it’s be sure that you’re not buying over-spec’d kit. As far as MacBooks go, the Air is more than powerful enough for the majority of creative jobs, especially when you get to the M3-chipped models. I personally still use the 2020 M1 Air, and love it, though as mentioned below, the M2 option is a stunning, and well-priced, alternative, especially when it’s priced at $799.
I lost my iPhone 12 on the train last year. It was pretty devastating, until I reached this Zen state where materialism held no sway over me… and I realised that everything’s in the cloud anyway plus I got hold of an iPhone 15 Pro.
And you need to check out this phone! It’s amazing, and is definitely the best iPhone for photography. It’s also a beautifully designed smart phone, and though I tried to take a photo of it (above), I don’t think it’s actually possible to capture how cool this thing looks.
And what of iPhone 15 Pro Prime Day deals? Well over at Verizon you can save $820 with a new unlimited line, and that’s without trade ins.
2024-07-17T08:50:26.532Z
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OK, all these brand new Apple tabs and lappies are all good and well, but what if you want some retro Apple action? What are you’re options if you want, say, a 2012 iPad over Prime Day?
Well first of all, I would think long and hard about getting a redundant tablet that Apple no longer updates. But if you’ve done that and you still want that yesterday feeling with your iPad, your best shot is to head over to Ebay and pick one up for $36.
I still own a 2012 iPad, and though it’s pretty ugly by modern comparisons, at least its slow and dim. I love it though. There’s something excellent about not caring whether I drop it in the toilet or lose it for a month down the side of the sofa.
I wouldn’t advise you buy one though. Just get a 9th Gen iPad from Amazon for $249 and wait a few years. You’ll hit your retro vide eventually.
2024-07-17T08:28:04.721Z
Whoops! Looks like I forgot to wear my Apple Watch 9 again. (Image credit: Future)
I have to be totally honest, I have a love/hate relationship with the Apple Watch. When I’m totally psyched to start running (again), and want to know exactly what my body is up to, asleep or awake, then I strap on my Apple Watch 9 and walk around the place with an inane grin from ear to ear… thing is, that Beren doesn’t stay around for long, and so the watch goes back into the draw, along with my hopes of being a professional athlete/owner of a six pack/90s Johnny Depp.
However, dear reader, I’m sure you’re different to me. You are consistent and dedicated, and you will do well with knowing how many steps you’re taking and what your heart is up to.
For you, I suggest you check out this official Apple Watch 9 deal, down from $399 to $279, if you have a Prime account.
Be better than me!
2024-07-17T08:16:13.063Z
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So, as far as the best saving on the best Apple product goes, I think this one is a contender…
The MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022) is down from $999 to $799 at Amazon, saving you $200.
I like this because it’s exactly the price pattern that the previous M1 model went through, and that $799 price is where it sat for a year or two. So I’m pretty confident that this deal price probably won’t be beat anytime soon.
Of course, you’re getting the M2 Air this time around, which is a bit more powerful than the M1, and the design has been modernised a bit too. We’ve got a few M2 Airs being used on team, and it’s a fantastic all-rounder, especially for jobs like writing, photo editing, low-level video editing and all the streaming and browsing you want.
2024-07-17T08:09:58.903Z
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Good morning from the UK. It’s ecom editor Beren here. The biggest change that I’m seeing with all the Apple deals that we’ve been covering above, is that a few of the official Prime Day deals have decreased by $50. That is, the deals are getting worse. That’s what happened yesterday morning (UK time) too, so definitely worth noting.
But what can we learn from that? Well, I think it means that if you see a saving that really interests you, make the most of it now. Add to that that this is the last day of the Prime Day sales, and I reckon now is the time to get your Apple Prime Day deals – if you like what you see.
2024-07-17T06:08:07.083Z
Good morning UK! We are getting ready for another day of deal hunting and will be with you very soon.
2024-07-17T04:04:43.148Z
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Thanks to everyone who’s been following our updates this evening and making all our price tracking and deal digging worthwhile! I’m taking a break from the blog now, but Apple Prime Day continues until midnight on Wednesday (Pacific time if you’re in the US), and we’ll continue to report on the best Apple deals through the second day of Prime Day.
At the time of signing off, all of the deals listed above are still live. I’ll leave you with a reminder that there are record low prices on pretty much every iPad, including some great deals on the iPad Pro. If you want the latest model with its OLED display and support for Apple Pencil Pro, you can save $100 off the 13-inch model at both Amazon and Best Buy and $100 off the 11-inch model at Amazon. For bigger savings on the previous Pro, Best Buy has massive discounts of up to $600 off high-spec configurations of the iPad Pro 12.9.
2024-07-17T03:26:00.944Z
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We’ve not focused so much on iPhone deals, but you can get a free iPhone 15 Pro Max this Prime Day if you sign up to a Boost Infinite unlimited plan at Amazon. The plan will cost you at least $60 a month, but you would be saving up to $1,399 up front on the phone.
2024-07-17T03:02:24.494Z
Prime Day Apple alternatives
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We’re massive Apple fans here at Creative Bloq, but we recognise that there are ever more alternatives, and some of these also have excellent Prime Day deals.
For a compact laptop, our reviews editor loves the Asus Zenbook S 13. Now just $999, it can undercut many Apple Airs, while outperforming… oh, and it has a touchscreen.
As for iPad alternatives, if you want a device specifically designed for drawing but which can also function as a multi-purpose tablet, we love the Huion Kamvas Studio 16 pen computer – see our roundup of the best Prime Day drawing tablet deals.
2024-07-17T02:35:24.684Z
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I mentioned a moment ago that Amazon’s huge Prime Day deals on the MacBook Pro 16 had all sold out, but it is now taking orders again. It says that the laptops are still temporarily out of stock but that you can place an order, you just won’t be able to have an idea of when it will arrive. The prices are now the same as Best Buys in most cases, with $500 rather than $600 off, but, again, these are still massive deals.
The exceptions to this are when you get to the truly high-spec configurations. There’s a massive $700 off M3 Max configurations with 32GB or 48GB of memory and 1TB of storage.
2024-07-17T02:17:40.487Z
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We’ve just published a roundup of Prime Day Apple Pencil deals. There are savings on every Apple Pencil, even a small discount on the new Apple Pencil Pro for the M2 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air.
2024-07-17T01:33:20.252Z
The biggest Prime Day iPad deals
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As for iPads, Best Buy is still beating Amazon on iPad Air deals, with $200 off the 2022 M1 iPad Air, reduced from $599 to $399. It also has a massive $300 off the M2 iPad Pro 11, reduced from $999 to $699. But bear in mind that Amazon has $100 off this year’s new M3 iPad Pro. To choose between them, you need to decide whether an OLED display and support for the improved Apple Pencil Pro is worth $200. That might depend on whether you’re a pro artist.
2024-07-17T01:26:50.680Z
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Over in the US, some of Amazon’s own MacBook Pro deals have sold out. It currently has little stock on M3 MacBook Pro 16s, which isn’t surprising considering that it had an incredible $600 off some configurations. The good news is that Best buy has come through to pick things up, with $500 off several configurations, from 16GB memory / 512 GB SSD all the way up to 48GB memory and 1TB SSD.
While the prices aren’t quite as good as what Amazon was offering at the start of the day, they still beat the previous best prices by $200, so they might sell out as quickly as Amazon’s deals did.
2024-07-17T01:21:00.781Z
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The first day of Prime Day is over in the UK, but there’s a whole day still to go. The good news is that most of the best Apple deals we’ve spotted over the course of today are still live.
There’s one exception. The Prime-exclusive deal on Apple Air Pods Pro 2 has sold out. But other than that, there’s still a chance to get record low prices on most Apple products. And if you’re looking for headphones, the AirPods Pro Max just got a little bit cheaper. Certain colours are now £426.25 at Amazon UK.
2024-07-16T18:51:15.619Z
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If you’re after a brand-spanking new Apple Watch, Prime Day has already delivered some absolute steals. You can get a mighty 28% off of the Apple Watch Series 9 (with GPS and Cellular), saving you $120. It’s a record low for Apple’s freshest smartwatch.
Apple Watch Series 9 45mm (GPS+Cellular): $429 $329 on Amazon
2024-07-16T18:30:39.193Z
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You might be seeing some Apple deals on Amazon listed as used or refurbished. Wondering what this means? We have a handy guide on shopping for refurbished Apple tech which should help explain a few things if you have questions.
The TL;DR – There’s nothing wrong with shopping for secondhand deals, especially on Amazon, as you get a guarantee with your purchase, it’s great for the planet, and it can help you bag a bargain too.
2024-07-16T17:58:49.610Z
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Listen up! We posted this morning about some impressive deals on Apple AirPods…and the good news is they’re still live!
Expect to save $154 on the AirPods Max, now only $394.99 at Amazon, as well as $80 on the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd-gen now only$168 at Amazon, and lastly – you can save $60 on the standard Apple AirPods (2nd gen) now only $69 at Amazon.
You’re welcome!
2024-07-16T17:36:45.748Z
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Did you know that Apple offers Student Discount? In both the US and the UK, you can save some serious cash on Macs, iPads, MacBooks and more if you’re in education. This is a great way to help lower costs while at University or College, but keep in mind that during Amazon Prime Day, a lot of these deals we’re seeing might be hard to compete with.
Still, it’s worth checking first if you’re eligible for Apple Student Discount and seeing how much you can save on Apple tech. Next, compare this with the current Apple Prime Day deals to see which method can save you the most. You never know.
2024-07-16T17:22:49.579Z
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Speaking of iPad alternatives, have you seen this deal on the XP Pen Magic Drawing Pad? It’s $75 off right now, and our Digital Arts & 3D editor, Ian Dean, believes that this Android tablet could even be better than using an iPad for artists who want to take their projects outside and away from the home or studio.
2024-07-16T17:10:40.475Z
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We realise that not everyone is an Apple fan, so if you’re after some decent alternatives this Prime Day then why not take a look at our guides to the best iPad alternatives on the market, as well as the best alternatives to MacBook Pro.
There’s also plenty of choice in wearables too, and some of the best Apple Watch alternatives can offer better value for money in terms of the features available for monitoring your health.
2024-07-16T16:52:26.291Z
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“You don’t need a MacBook Air this Prime Day, you need an ASUS Zenbook S 13,” says our reviews editor. (We’ll take his word for it.)
2024-07-16T15:58:32.874Z
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You might have heard about Apple Intelligence, Apple’s take on AI announced at WWDC last month. Here’s why it could be bad news for the burgeoning category of AI gadgets we’ve seen emerging in 2024.
2024-07-16T15:32:59.909Z
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We’re big fans of the M2 MacBook Air, and right now in the UK, Amazon is offering 15% off the 2022 model, bringing the price down from £1,199 to £1,021.
2024-07-16T15:05:03.192Z
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If you’re specifically looking for an iPad, you might want to take a look at our dedicated iPad Prime Day live blog.
2024-07-16T14:47:08.191Z
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We’re big fans of the new M4 iPad Pro – check out our review of the 11-inch model.
2024-07-16T14:04:11.407Z
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If it’s AirPods you’re after, Amazon has a bunch of deals running right now in the UK – check out the Amazon UK AirPods page.
2024-07-16T13:41:50.883Z
Apple’s iPad line up can feel confusing at the best of times. To make sure you know which iPad is for you and how to find the best deals, from the iPad Air to M4 iPad Pro, take a look at our guide.
2024-07-16T13:14:42.687Z
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It seems pretty safe to assume we’ll be seeing the iPhone 16 in September – for every rumour and leak we’ve heard so far, check out our iPhone 16 roundup.
2024-07-16T12:46:49.827Z
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Though we think the best iPad deals are actually at Best Buy so far, Amazon has got the iPad 10th generation at $279 (remember to add the coupon!). This is a record low price by $20!
2024-07-16T11:59:08.961Z
If you’re confused around what to look for in an iPad this Prime Day, see our iPad buying explainer, Read this before you buy an iPad this Prime Day.
2024-07-16T11:36:50.442Z
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Though the new iPad is chomping at the heels of the MacBook in terms of power, I don’t think there are many users who would replace their iPad with a MacBook. So you might want to consider the MacBook deals available today.
My personal laptop is an M2 MacBook Air. It’s easy to carry around, has enough power for my workflow (to be honest, I barely scratch the surface with my light Photoshopping!) and it has a great screen.
The 13-inch model is currently on sale for $799 at Amazon, equalling the lowest price yet. I think this is genuinely great value.
2024-07-16T09:53:54.448Z
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I’m currently wearing the Apple Watch SE 2, and I really rate it for all the basic functionality you need from a smartwatch. It may not have the bells and whistles of the newest, shiniest Apple Watch 9 (see our Apple Watch generations guide for more on the differences between each model), but it more than does the job for most fitness needs, and communication features.
And it’s currently at a record low price for Prime Day – at just $169, that’s $10 off the previous lowest price – and is a whopping 32% off.
2024-07-16T09:29:42.820Z
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Good morning to the UK (and happy sleeping to the US), this is Editor Georgia taking over for the next Apple-hunting stint. Bear with me while I get my bearings and I’ll be back with the only deals worth caring about.
2024-07-16T08:53:06.439Z
I love my mum, but she can’t have my AirPods Max. (Image credit: Apple)
I’m on the hunt for headphone deals for my mum, as she wants to get back into her music, and I just told her about these AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max deals.
They’re both great options. The Pros are inner ear, so might be a little too intrusive for some, whereas the Max are over ear and boast some of the best noise cancelling in the game. I’ve got both, and I think for the quality you get, the Max are my favourite.
And they’re both now down at record low prices for Prime Day.
– AirPods Pro: $249 $168.99 at Amazon
– AirPods Max: $549 $394 at Amazon
You will need a Prime membership for these deals, so grab a free trial if you can, and get the full discount.
2024-07-16T08:07:05.720Z
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OK, the first thing I’ve noticed going through all the deals we’ve posted so far, is that some of the non-official Prime Day deals (ie, that you don’t need a Prime account for) have got worse. Yep, you read that right, the price has actually increased. I’ve seen it on both the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs. They both gone up by $50.
The second thing is a little more expected – there are now official Prime Day deals (PPD). The main one so far is $50 off the brand new 10th Gen iPad, down from $349 to $299.99, but there are also great official Prime deals on the AirPods Pro and Apple Watch 9.
The first point is nothing new. It could be due to fluctuating stock, or if you’re taking a more sceptical stance, because Amazon likes to manipulate the price of products to make new customers feel like the discount is more than it is (ie, I expect these products to regain their previous discounted prices today).
Either way, we’ll be bringing you the best deals, with full context, as they go live.
2024-07-16T07:23:50.686Z
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Good morning deal hunters! I’m logging on for the first official day of Amazon Prime Day, and I’ll be continuing to bring you all the best Apple deals that I can find.
Remember, the Creative Bloq team have tried and tested the vast majority of the products that we’ll talk about here, so hopefully we can be useful to you in your purchasing decisions… I’m going to make sure all the deals on this page are still live, and then start talking about what I find in a moment. But first – coffee!
2024-07-16T04:56:45.694Z
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I’m signing off for a break now. There are still two hours to go until Prime Day starts in the US, but I should point out that Amazon already has record low prices on many of Apple’s most popular products in the US, and I’m not sure many of them can fall any further. That might mean we don’t see many big official Prime Day Apple deals in the US, but the good news is that the existing deals are open to everyone.
I’ll leave you with my pick of the best below – all of these are easily the best prices we’ve seen to date on what are all the newest generation of Apple products.
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024): $1,299 $1,198 at Amazon
iPad Pro 11-inch (M4, 2024): $999 $899 at Amazon
MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024): $1,299 $1,049 at Amazon
MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024): $1,099 $849 at Amazon
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): $2,499 $1,899 at Amazon
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3 Pro, 2023): $1,999 $1,699 at Amazon
2024-07-16T03:48:17.015Z
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Rounding off Amazon UK’s Apple Prime Day deals, there are some savings two classic Apple peripherals: Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard. Now Apple’s Magic Mouse isn’t our top choice as the best mouse for Mac, but this is a record low price if you want to have Apple everything.
2024-07-16T02:51:24.863Z
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There’s also one official Prime Day iPad deal in the UK, and it’s a record low price on the 2022 iPad. It beats the previous best price by £10. There’s just one catch: the deal is only one one colour: pink
2024-07-16T02:21:56.344Z
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Need Apple to help stop you from losing stuff? The Amazon UK Prime Day sale is your chance to grab some Air Tags for less. There’s £35 off a pack of four.
2024-07-16T01:45:19.600Z
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Amazon UK also has an official Prime Day deal on the Apple Watch SE, although the saving is only £27 in that case, it is a record low price and a saving of 12%.
2024-07-16T01:01:44.727Z
Amazon Prime Day proper in the UK also has some record deals on Apple Watch Series 9. With £85 off, these price by $15 (and that previous best price only lasted for one day back in March. The deal applies to various configurations and styles.
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2024-07-16T00:25:09.841Z
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There are a few more ‘official’ Apple Prime Day deals trickling in on AirPods the UK, where Prime Day has already begun. By official, I mean deals that are actually part of Amazon’s member-only sale.
Those lucky Prime subscribers among us can grab the 2nd gen Apple AirPods Pro with 22% off, taking them to a record low price of £179, or the basic 2nd gen AirPods for £95. Remember that if you’re not a Prime member, you can always sign up for a free trial to grab these deals.
2024-07-16T00:18:31.716Z
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Watch On
This is Joe taking over the Prime Day Apple blog now. I’m here to see us through the night (yes, that reminds me of this Apple iPhone XR ad). Drip fed with caffeine, I’ll on watch for on any surprise Apple deals popping up in the UK.
2024-07-15T23:40:25.358Z
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There is exactly ONE Prime Day deal, and one Prime Day deal only, in the UK so far on MacBooks. And that’s on the MacBook Air M2 model that was first launched in 2022. Yes, it’s not quite the latest Air on the market, but it’s still pretty, pretty, pretty good, runs smoothly, is super lightweight and thin, and will do everything you need outside heavy-duty creative tasks. And now it’s down to £849 from £999 at Amazon, which is up there with the biggest price drops on this model so far. No word on a UK-based Prime Day offer on a Pro yet, though…
2024-07-15T23:33:00.436Z
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Do you fancy some ridiculously lush and expensive headphones, but for a slightly less ridiculous price? Then you’re in luck, my dear fellow human being. The AirPods Max are my friend and coworker Beren’s absolute favourite audio gadget ever, and that’s just as good they are, because they will set you back a mind-juddering £499 on a normal day.
Today is not a normal day, though. Today is Prime Day. And that means you can get the AirPods Max for only £449. I say “only”, knowing full well that this is still a lot of money, but Beren is so smitten that I’m pretty sure that they’re worth it at this price.
2024-07-15T23:13:18.621Z
I’ll be here till 1am, when one of my colleagues will take over until sunup, and seeing as how Prime Day has blindsided us in the past with surprise deals, I’m fully anticipating this scene when I show up again at 3pm tomorrow:
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2024-07-15T23:02:18.704Z
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PRIME DAY IS LIVE (IN THE UK)
Man the garrisons! Light the beacons! Sound the horn of battle! Brace for impa- you know what I’m getting at here. Prime Day 2024 is live in the UK right now. And we have a friggidy-fresh Prime Day deal on the 10.9-inch iPad Air M1 from 2022. No, we don’t have a Prime Day deal on the newest models (yet, though that could possibly change…), but this 2022 model is a creative delight, with a sharp, responsive screen and lots of oomph thanks to the nifty M1 chip on board. And now it’s at its lowest price I’ve seen, down to £599 (was £849) on Amazon UK. If you want flagship performance for a midrange price (okay, premium midrange price, fine), this is the one to go for.
2024-07-15T22:38:10.510Z
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[looks at clock, googles time dilation theory]
2024-07-15T22:06:32.398Z
54 minutes and counting until Prime Day is officially live in the UK. I should probably not have another coffee this late… [eyes kitchen] …but maybe…
2024-07-15T21:57:37.437Z
Oh hi Mark! That same Mac mini is also available in the UK for a special price for you my friend. With an RRP of £1,399, it’s now priced at £1,254.97 (weirdly specific, but okay), which again isn’t quite the lowest I’ve seen it at (it was about 20 quid cheaper than this in April), so I’m hoping we might see an extra drop in the next 24 hours on this side of the Pond too…
2024-07-15T21:53:43.720Z
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We’re very much in the calm-before-the-storm phase right now, so I don’t have a whole lot new to report at the mo.
There is a deal to be had on the fantabulous Mac mini, though with the top-specced M2 Pro, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM model available for $1,149 (was $1,299) at Amazon. It’s not quite the lowest price I’ve seen it at, as it got as low as $1,099 a couple of months ago, so we might see an extra price drop here in a few hours…
2024-07-15T20:53:59.275Z
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I told you about the M2 Pro-chipped MacBook Pro being a cool $570 off on Amazon already. Well, if you need even MORE POWEEEERRRRR, the M2 Max-fuelled variant of the 2023 MacBook Pro (14-inch screen) is a whopping $600 off (well,technically $599.05 but I like big round numbers), down to $2,499.95 from $3,099. This matches the lowest-ever price for this monster, and despite being a lot of money, you’re getting a lot of computer here. Specifically, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 12-core CPU and 30-core GPU and that 1000-nit Liquid Retina display that people who like colour accuracy (read: most creatives) rate so highly.
2024-07-15T19:52:33.943Z
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Are you a fan of bright colours and bargains? I know I am.
And I’ve found an Actual Real Life Apple Product BARGAIN. The Apple Smart Folio for 11-inch iPad Pro 2nd Generation and iPad Air 4th Generation, very specifically the Pink Citrus one, is a staggering 62% off on Amazon US right now, down to $29.95 from $79, so this is one offer you definitely don’t have to wait for Prime Day to enjoy, guaranteed. And you’ll protect your iPad in style too.
We all need a little pop of colour in our lives anyway, don’t we?
2024-07-15T19:23:07.432Z
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I’m caffeinated and ready to follow this live blog until 1am, so I’ll see and hear the Prime Day bells ringing in the season in the UK, so if you’ve been feeling disheartened by the dearth of pre-Prime Day (or shall we say sub-Prime?) offers so far, I have it on good authority that things will start to look a lot more interesting after midnight tonight…
2024-07-15T19:08:26.708Z
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Yes, the Magic Mouse from Apple has that unforgivable charging port at the BOTTOM, but in the weeks in-between charges, it’s pretty fantastic to use.
And it’s one of the biggest deals in percentage terms at the moment on Amazon UK, with a 19% discount (down to £79.99 from £99), and for a deluxe mouse for True Apple Fans(tm) that’s a pretty good deal already. It might even get bettered in the next two days, though. We’ll let you know as soon as we know.
2024-07-15T18:46:47.511Z
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It’s all happening in the US, though. If the MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro chip isn’t quite the latest version enough for you, the M3 Pro, also a darned good machine, is discounted already ahead of Prime Day. Originally priced at $1,999, you can now score the 18GB unified memory version with the 14-inch screen and 512GB of storage on board for $1,699 at Amazon. It’s much more affordable than the outrageously priced M3 Max models, without giving up critical levels of performance (all the 3D rendering, all the time).
2024-07-15T18:38:21.092Z
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While I’m already seeing notable price drops on iPads (albeit not the latest models) and Watches in the UK, news is still a bit thin on the ground when it comes to MacBooks. The best deal I’m seeing at the moment is a slim £100ish off the 8GB MacBook Air M2 from 2022, down to £899.97 from £999 at Amazon. This is a nice laptop, but with only 8GB of RAM, it won’t quite do for pro users, and let’s be honest, there are better-equipped PCs at this price point too. So my advice for MacBook hunters in the UK is: Wait and see. I’ll let you know when this changes.
2024-07-15T18:18:26.289Z
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I tried out the Apple Watch Series 9 earlier this year and loved it. As I’m based in the UK, I can’t take advantage of the $100 discount currently being offered on the latest edition in the US, but there’s good news for British Watch-thusiasts: you can get a cool £12 off right now, down to £387 from £399 on Amazon UK for the 41mm version (or £407 for the 45mm). If you have a modicum of patience, though, I’m pretty sure we’ll see a bigger chunk of the price knocked off over Prime Day tomorrow and Wednesday…
2024-07-15T17:23:42.403Z
Oh, and it’s your friendly neighbourhood Tech Reviews Editor Erlingur here, who’s been with you since 5pm British “Summer” Time (that’s noon New York Sticky July East Coast Time).
2024-07-15T17:22:40.410Z
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And now for something much more reasonable.
You can score the brand-spanking-new iPad Air M2 with the Liquid Retina display and 128GB storage for $729, down from $799. It offers everything you need for a top-performing tablet, and sports all-day battery life, does everything any older-gen iPad Pro (so, any non M4 one) does and looks good doing it. The one sacrifice you’re making here is the limited storage space, but we all use cloud storage and external hard drives now anyway, don’t we?
The only other proviso here is that this price somehow only applies to the Space Grey option, as the Blue and Purple ones are $9 more and the Starlight one is $20 more. I’ll live.
2024-07-15T17:13:19.889Z
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Before I give you the best deal I’ve found for iPads so far I wanted to take a dive into the Apple Store on Amazon to find the most crazy expensive iPad Pro possible, and still came away with a whiplash.
If you have all the money in the world, or you need to prove a very specific point to someone (and have all the money in the world), you can get the [takes deep breath] Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 model with the Ultra Retina XDR display made from nano-texture glass, 2TB of storage, a landscape 12MP front camera and 12MP back camera, LiDAR scanner, Wi-Fi 6E and 5G cellular reception with eSIM, along with Face ID by parting with 2,599 of your hard-earned dollars. Now I like iPads, but do I like them this much? Does anybody like them this much?
And that doesn’t include the optional 2-year AppleCare+ cover, which is another $169.
Flippin’eck.
2024-07-15T16:45:37.255Z
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SOUND THE HORN OF NOTEWORTHY PRICE DROPS!
The MacBook Pro M2 Pro is not the latest MacBook any more, but a lot of people confidently claim it’s still the best one (our reviewer certainly loved it). The M2 Pro chip balances comfortably on the tightrope between performance and (fairly reasonable) price, fast enough to handle professional Final Cut Pro rendering but doesn’t require a second mortgage like its bigger Max-chipped sibling.
And now it’s hit the lowest price I’ve ever seen it at on Amazon, dipping below two grand at $1,929, which amounts to a 23% discount for all you stat nerds out there (or just me, a stat nerd).
2024-07-15T15:16:21.147Z
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iPad are pretty great, because there’s such a range to them. The recent iPad Pro, with its frankly silly M4 chip, is ideal for digital artists that want to take their art outside, on the move. But I love the standard iPad. I love having something that simply shows a great picture, and loads up content nice and fast.
I also like to have a house tab that can swap hands, get used in the kitchen, ie can handle some serious wear and tear. That’s why I’m a fan of the absolute cheapest iPad option, that still offers quality features.
Right now that’s the 9th Gen iPad, currently down from $329 to $249 over at Amazon.
2024-07-15T15:04:17.877Z
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Not all the deals I’m seeing are for super expensive laptops and over-priced-yet-awesome headphones.
Take this one: You can get 6 Lightning Cable charging wires over at Amazon for $11.99 down from $12.77.
If you loose as many of these things as I do, this is a fantastic deal!
The Apple AirPods Max are without doubt the best headphones I’ve ever used… but would I spend $449 on them today?
The answer is, if I could afford it, absolutely yes. I’ve had them since they were released on December 15, 2020, and they’re as crystal clear today as they were then, the active noise cancellation is just as impressive, and I still think they look great.
I am of course not including the absolutely mental ‘case’ that they came with. I got rid of mine, and replaced it with a green leather Woolnut case that houses the headphones securely, with a couple wire bands for good measure. It’s currently going for $139 over at Amazon
2024-07-15T14:16:39.391Z
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If you’ve bagged yourself an iPad recently, and you’re looking for keyboard options, the Magic Keyboard is not the only way to go.
I recently got a Fusion Keyboard in from Mǒkibo, and it’s pretty cool. It’s a lot lighter than the Magic Keyboard (which I also have), but it has one feature that the Apple option does not – the keyboard is also a trackpad!
So you can use the keyboard as usual, and then when you drag your fingers across the surface of the keys, you control the cursor. I’ve had a lot of fun with it, and though I’m not going to get rid of my Magic Keyboard any time soon, it’s definitely a cheaper, lighter option. And when I say cheaper, I really mean it!
– Get the Fusion Keyboard for $95 at Amazon.
– Get the Magic Keyboard for $299 $249 at Amazon.
2024-07-15T13:50:44.039Z
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One of my favourite pre-Prime Day Apple deals right now is on the M2 Pro chipped MacBook Pro. Let’s be clear – it’s not for everyone. In fact, it’s only for a small number of people who work with demanding software. But if you are a video editor or 3D developer, the M2 Pro MacBook is a stunning laptop that can cover pretty much any workload.
Yes, the M3 Pro and M3 Max is slightly more powerful, but as I’ve previously noted, Apple reduced the memory bandwidth of the M3 Pro compared to this M2 Pro. It also has two less performance cores than the M2 Pro! Long story short, I prefer the M2 Pro chipped MacBook Pro to the most recent M3 Pro lappy… and right now you can get a great deal on a decent iteration of it over at Amazon. It’s down from $2,499 to $1,885, saving you $600.
2024-07-15T13:34:04.019Z
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And to kick off the deals, I’ve just noticed that currently the second generation Apple Pencil is at the same discounted price as the first generation – it’s down to $79. That’s nearly half price!
Now, just in case you were wondering which of the Pencils to get… just get the second generation model. It’s more ergonomic, and is compatible with more recent iPads. Check out our handy Apple Pencil 1 vs 2 article for more on that.
2024-07-15T09:51:31.423Z
And here we go!
Although Amazon Prime Day starts tomorrow, and covers the whole of Tuesday and Wednesday, we’ve noticed a raft of fantastic Apple deals – enough to put together this live hub. We’ll be reporting on all the latest Apple deals, whether that’s on the brand new iPad Pro, or the still-excellent MacBook Pro (M2 Pro).
We love the quality products that Apple offers creatives, so we’re keen to find out the best prices on the best products that we’ve had personal experience using.
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