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Rikka Altland is the Editor-in-Chief of 9to5Toys and writes a daily column of all of the best deals for 9to5Mac. Having joined the team at the beginning of 2017, over the past six years she has gone on to specialize in being a mainstay in the LEGO news and rumors scene while also reviewing the latest iPhone accessories, earbuds, and home networking gear. 

Contact it directly at rikka@9to5mac.com or over on Twitter @rikkaaltland.

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M2 iPad Pro

Deals: 11-inch M2 iPad Pro $200 off, Apple Watch Ultra bands from $80, iPhone 13, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 20 2023 - 8:55 am PT
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All of Monday’s best deals are now going live, with $200 discounts kicking off the week on Apple’s latest 11-inch M2 iPad Pro. Alongside those all-time lows, rare discounts have landed on Apple Watch Trail Loop and Alpine Loop bands from $80 to go alongside these refurbished iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 deals from $260. Not to mention, an ongoing AirPods Pro 2 discount. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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M2 iPad Pro

Presidents’ Day weekend deals: 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro from $1,020, Apple Pencil hits $79, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 17 2023 - 8:48 am PT
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Heading into the holiday weekend, we have a fresh batch of Apple deals live ahead of Presidents’ Day. On tap for this lovely Friday morning, the best prices since Black Friday have arrived on Apple’s 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro from $1,020. Also getting in on the holiday savings, Best Buy has launched its annual sale with price cuts on Apple Pencil models from $79 that round out the savings today alongside 24-inch M1 iMac at $199 off. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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iPad Air 5 Apple Watch SE 2

Deals: Apple M1 iPad Air 5 all-time low at $99 off, Apple Watch SE 2 from $219, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 16 2023 - 8:48 am PT
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Thursday is ushering in a fresh batch of discounts, and today we have three notable offers detailed below. Now’s the time to score Apple’s colorful iPad Air 5, especially at an all-time low of $99 off. Plus, the first chance to save on Apple’s more affordable Apple Watch SE 2 has arrived from $219 to pair with one of 9to5‘s favorite chargers seeing its second-best discount. Anker’s PowerCore 24K 140W Power Bank is as compelling as it gets at MSRP, but especially at $40 off. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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2023 MacBooks (M1 MacBook Pro pictured)

Wednesday’s best deals: 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro $699 off, MagSafe charger $34, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 15 2023 - 8:58 am PT
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All of this week’s best deals are now underway as Wednesday brings a fresh batch of offers. Leading the charge, today Apple’s 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro is an even better value at $699 off as a new all-time low is paired with a chance to save on Apple’s official 15W MagSafe Charger at $34. Not to mention, this must-have M2 Mac mini accessory from Satechi at $80. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Twelve South SurfacePad

Tested: Twelve South’s new SurfacePad for iPhone 14 is the best leather wallet folio around

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Feb 14 2023 - 1:22 pm PT

A bit later to the usual launch bonanza that is the weeks following the reveal of a new Apple iPhone, Twelve South eventually got around to launching new covers for the iPhone 14 toward the end of 2022. Of course, the SurfacePad delivers a unique take on the wallet folio form factor, with a slim design that adheres to your device, and today, we’re taking a closer look to see just how this sleek leather build stacks up.

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M2 Magic Keyboard AirPods Max

Deals: 12.9-inch M2 iPad Magic Keyboard hits $240, AirPods Max $99 off, M1 iMac, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 14 2023 - 8:48 am PT
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Tuesday has a series of notable Apple deals on tap, and we’re rounding up the best of the best below the fold. Today’s highlights first shine the spotlight on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro, which is even more of a must-have at $240. Not to mention, the first AirPods Max price cut in months has arrived at $99 off, to join these M1 iMac discounts at up to $249 off. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Monday’s best deals: Apple Watch Ultra $50 off, AirPods 3 $150, Anker gear from $130, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 13 2023 - 8:48 am PT
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Monday has arrived, and as is tradition we’re rounding up all of the best discounts for today. With three notable offers on tap below, we’re first taking a look at why now is the perfect time to strap Apple Watch Ultra to your wrist thanks to a $50 discount. Speaking of Apple’s latest, the recent AirPods 3 are seeing the first price cut in several months at $150 to go alongside this collection of Apple-ready Anker gear from $13. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Friday’s best deals: Apple Watch Series 8 from $329, Mac Studio $100 off, iPhone 14 cases, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 10 2023 - 8:52 am PT
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If you can believe it, it is Friday once again! That means we have a fresh batch of discounts to cover from our favorite Cupertino company, with new all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 8 leading the way at $70 off starting at $329. Desktop macOS users are also in luck, as a rare Mac Studio price cut has arrived at $100 off to go alongside these official iPhone 14 series MagSafe leather cases from $43. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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elago Magnetic iPad Stand

Tested: elago’s Magnetic iPad Stand elevates your workstation with an iMac-inspired design

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Feb 9 2023 - 1:28 pm PT

Lately across 9to5 we’ve been boasting about just how good of an experience Apple’s latest iPads make as a full-fledged computer. To help in elevating iPadOS from just a glorified mobile operating system, today we’re taking a look at the new Magnetic iPad Stand from elago. Arriving with an iMac-inspired design, the accessory magnetically holds your iPad Pro in place in order to give it a more desktop-worthy home at your workstation.

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Deals: 11-inch M2 iPad Pro sees nice $69 discount, HomePod mini from $75, Beats Flex $50, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 9 2023 - 8:49 am PT
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All of Thursday’s best discounts are now up for the taking, with one of the nicest discounts yet arriving on 11-inch M2 iPad Pro at $69 off. Then go check out this rare HomePod mini offer, which comes in one of five colors from $75, not to mention, the equally-colorful Beats Flex earbuds at $50. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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M2 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM now $200 off in today’s best deals, Apple Watch Series 8, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 8 2023 - 8:55 am PT
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We’ve made it halfway through the work week, and today’s edition of the best deals have delivered some notable Apple offers. For Wednesday, we’re tracking a $200 discount on Apple’s upgraded M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM. That’s alongside a chance to save on the more premium stainless steel Apple Watch Series 8 with Milanese Loop at $109 off, as well as some in-house Sport Bands at $35 each in several colors. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: 10.2-inch iPad now $79 off, iPad mini 6 hits $400, ecobee HomeKit thermostat, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 7 2023 - 8:49 am PT
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Tuesday has refreshed all of the best Apple discounts, and today we’re looking at a handful of notable chances to save. Leading the way is the best value in the iPadOS stable, with Apple’s 10.2-inch iPad seeing a $79 discount to an all-time low. That’s alongside its compact iPad mini 6, which now has an even smaller price tag at $400. Not to mention, the price cut on ecobee’s new Smart Thermostat Enhanced which uses HomeKit to heat your space at $160. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Christmas deals

Monday’s best deals: AirPods Pro 2 $199, Apple Pencil 2 $90, 10.9-inch iPad $50 off, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 6 2023 - 8:59 am PT
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It’s Monday and a brand new work week means a fresh batch of the latest Apple discounts. Leading the way today, we have a new all-time low on Apple’s just-refreshed AirPods Pro 2 at $199. That’s then joined by the Apple Pencil 2, which is an even bigger must-have at its second-best price ever of $90. Not to mention, a rare chance to save on the latest 10.9-inch iPad at $50 off. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Friday’s best deals: iPhone 12/13 from $330, Sonos Super Bowl sale from $179, Beats Fit Pro, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 3 2023 - 8:53 am PT
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It is Friday once again and as per usual around these parts, we’re taking a look at all of the work week’s best Apple deals. Heading into the weekend, we have three notable offers on tap headlined by previous-generation iPhone 12 and 13 smartphones from $330. That’s alongside a Sonos Super Bowl sale with rare savings starting at $179, as well as a new all-time low on the recent Beats Fit Pro at $150. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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M1 MacBook Air performance

Save $199 on Apple M1 MacBook Air in Thursday’s best deals, HomeKit smart plug $8, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 2 2023 - 8:50 am PT
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All of Thursday’s best deals are now live and headlined by a chance to save $199 on the still very popular and quite compelling M1 MacBook Air. It’s then joined by this VOCOlinc HomeKit Smart Plug, which is worth adding to your Siri setup at just $8. And if you need a workstation upgrade, OWC’s metal Thunderbolt docks are now $50 off. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Apple black Magic Mac accessories from $95, Anker GaNPrime chargers, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Feb 1 2023 - 8:59 am PT
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It is Wednesday, and you know what that means! We have batch of deals now that we’re halfway through the week, with today’s batch putting Apple’s latest black Mac accessories in the spotlight thanks to rare discounts to the second-best prices yet. That’s alongside some markdowns on Anker’s GaNPrime Apple chargers from $45, as well as the official 12.9-inch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Folio at $90. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Plugable’s new aluminum 8-in-1 USB-C dock doubles as an adjustable iPad stand [Deal]

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Jan 31 2023 - 11:30 am PT

Plugable today is launching its latest USB-C docking station, this time designing it around Apple’s latest iPads, as well as other tablets for that matter. Sporting a build-in adjustable stand, the new hybrid accessory helps turn your iPadOS machine into a more desktop-caliber computer with 8-in-1 USB-C hub and more ergonomic screen position. Best of all, to celebrate the new release, we detail a launch promotion down below.

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Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro now $49 off in Tuesday’s best deals, Apple Watch Series 8, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jan 31 2023 - 9:01 am PT
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All of Tuesday’s best deals are now headlined by $49 price cuts on Apple’s 11-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro and iPad Air 5. If you’re looking for a fitness companion instead of a must-have iPad accessory, we’re also tracking all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 8 styles from $349, not to mention Apple’s OG leather MagSafe Wallet at just $25. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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iPhone 14 cases

Monday’s best deals: iPad Air 5 $99 off, official iPhone 14 series cases from $37, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jan 30 2023 - 8:59 am PT
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All of Monday’s best discounts are now kicking off the new work week, and we have three notable Apple offers on tap. Leading the way, the latest iPad Air 5 is now down at $99 off. It’s joined by a rare chance to save on Apple’s official iPhone 14 series cases from $37, not to mention deep discounts on cellular Apple Watch Series 7 at $249. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Review: UGREEN’s 100W DigiNest Pro GaN II power station conveniently solves charging woes

Avatar for 9to5Toys from Jan 26 2023 - 1:13 pm PT

With a move on the horizon, I’ve been figuring out just what combination of chargers and power strips were going to help me streamine the family room setup. UGREEN’s recent DigiNest Pro has tapped in just in time to save the day, delivering seven ports for topping off everything from my own personal everyday carry to friend’s smartphones and more. Below, I see how the entire package stacks up in this latest edition of Tested with 9to5Toys.

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Apple Studio Display

Deals: Apple Studio Display $299 off, 12.9-inch iPad Pro Magic Keyboard $300, M1 iMac, more

Avatar for Rikka Altland Jan 26 2023 - 8:54 am PT
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It’s Thursday, and we have a fresh batch of discounts now live across the Apple sphere. Kicking things off is a new all-time low on the Apple Studio Display, which lands at $1,300 following a $299 discount. That’s alongside a chance to save $49 on Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which rounds out the discounts today on top of these rare 24-inch M1 iMac price cuts. Hit the jump for all of the best deals and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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