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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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Tested: Case-Mate’s Fuel Brites USB-C Charger merges 30W GaN tech with translucent designs

from 9to5Toys Nov 30 2022 - 1:21 pm PT

Earlier in the month, Case-Mate revealed its new USB-C charger lineup that arrive to deliver a unique twist on your typical wall adapter. Sporting four different retro colorways that all sport translucent casings to show off the 30W power tech inside, the new Case-Mate Fuel Brites Charger lineup merges modern function with turn of the century form-factors. I was instantly hooked on the designs and am checking out just how these new chargers stack up down below.

Deals: Apple Watch Series 7 Nike+ models now $79 off, M1 iMacs from $960, Anker gear, more

Rikka Altland Nov 30 2022 - 9:04 am PT

All of this Wednesday’s best deals are now live and headlined by rare discounts on Apple Watch Series 7 Nike+ models at $79 off. That’s alongside an Anker Cyber Week sale that discounts iPhone accessories from $9 and a chance to save on refurbished 24-inch M1 iMacs from $960. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro now $100 off in Tuesday’s best deals, iPhone 14 official cases, more

Rikka Altland Nov 29 2022 - 8:57 am PT

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but we’re still rounding up all of today’s best discounts. Headlining today’s collection, Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro returns to its all-time low at $100 off. Then go check out its entire catalog of official iPhone 14 series MagSafe cases on sale from $37. And to complete Tuesday’s assortment, iPhone 13/mini all-time lows land from $540 in a Cyber Week refurbished sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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elago intros new iMac-inspired Magnetic iPad Pro stand and folio covers in four colorful styles

from 9to5Toys Nov 29 2022 - 7:38 am PT

Perfectly-timed for the release of Apple’s new M2 iPad Pros last month, elago is now out with the latest addition to its stable of accessories. This time stepping up to a more premium aluminum build, the new magnetic iPad Pro stand packs an iMac-inspired design that comes in one of four colorways. Also debuting a series of folio covers in matching styles, both of the new releases arrive to complement all of Apple’s last few generations of flagship iPad.

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Monday’s best deals: AirPods Max at $350, M1 Pro MacBook Pro $499 off, much more

Rikka Altland Nov 28 2022 - 9:15 am PT

All of the best Cyber Monday Apple deals are now going live, with AirPods Max leading the way at its best price yet from $350. Those in the market for a flagship MacBook are also in luck, as the 14- and 16-inch M1 Pro models are down to some of the best prices ever at $499 off. Not to mention a chance to score Apple’s official OG leather MagSafe wallet at just $28. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Best Cyber Monday 2022 Apple Deals: AirPods Pro 2 $200, iPhone 14 cases, MagSafe gear, more

Rikka Altland Nov 28 2022 - 12:43 am PT

Cyber Monday is now here at 9to5Mac, and our team over at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to bring you all of the best deals. Through Thanksgiving week, we’ll be delivering all of the most notable markdowns on Apple devices, home goods, fashion, and much more. As always, the major players will be center stage this week, with Amazon, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and many others offering up notable deals. Head below for the best Cyber Monday 2022 Apple deals and more.

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Apple Watch Ultra

Best Cyber Apple Watch deals: Series 8 From $349, Ultra all-time lows, more

Rikka Altland Nov 28 2022 - 12:15 am PT

Cyber Monday is upon us as Thanksgiving Week has come and gone, with a collection of the latest from Apple already going on sale. While you’ll find discounts on AirPods, iPhone 13 accessories, and much more, we’re also seeing a number of Cyber Monday Apple Watch deals, too. With price cuts on the more affordable wearables in Apple’s stable kicking off the festivities this year, you can head below for all of the best Apple Watch Cyber Monday deals.

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Best Cyber Monday 2022 iPad deals: M2 iPad Pro $100 off, Magic Keyboards $249, more

Rikka Altland Nov 28 2022 - 12:05 am PT

All of the Cyber Monday savings are beginning to go live, with a collection of the latest from Apple already up for grabs. While you’ll find discounts on AirPods, iPhone 14 accessories, and much more, we’re also seeing a number of Cyber Monday deals on iPads. Ranging from the new M2 devices to must-have accessories, you can head below for all of the best iPad Cyber Monday deals.

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Best MacBook Cyber Monday 2022 deals: M2 MacBook Air/Pro $150 off, Mac Studio all-time low, more

Rikka Altland Nov 28 2022 - 12:02 am PT

Cyber Monday is upon us as now that Black Friday has come and gone, with a collection of the latest from Apple already going on sale. While you’ll find discounts on AirPods, iPhone 13 accessories, and much more, we’re also seeing a number of Cyber Monday Mac deals, too. With price cuts on the more affordable wearables in Apple’s stable kicking off the festivities this year, you can head below for all of the best Mac Cyber Monday deals.

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Top 10 Black Friday deals still available

from 9to5Toys Nov 25 2022 - 1:12 pm PT

While we’ve been rounding up all of the best Black Friday action this week, the shopping event is beginning to come to an end. Even so, there are still plenty of notable deals out there and up for the taking. Our team at 9to5Toys has been working around the clock to deliver the best discounts, and now with time fading, we’re rounding up some of our favorite offers still up for grabs. Below, you’ll find our list of the top 10 Black Friday deals still available as of now.

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Friday’s best deals: M2 MacBook Air/Pro $150 off, M2 iPad Pro from $739, iPhone 13/mini, more

Rikka Altland Nov 25 2022 - 8:59 am PT

It’s officially Black Friday, and all of the best discounts are live. Heading into the holiday shopping weekend, you’ll be able to save on the latest from Apple, including its new M2 MacBook Air and Pro starting at $1,049 lows. Apple’s new 11-inch M2 iPad Pro also gets in on Black Friday savings at $100 off, which rounds out the lineup today alongside iPhone 13/mini all-time lows from $540. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Thanksgiving Day deals: Apple Magic Keyboards from $249, Apple Watch Series 8 $50 off, more

Rikka Altland Nov 24 2022 - 8:48 am PT

Happy Thanksgiving Day! All of today’s best discounts are now up for grabs and headlined by $50 discounts on Apple’s Magic Keyboards, delivering the first discounts in months from $249. Speaking of rare offers, the latest M1 Mac mini is now $149 off following months of selling at retail price. And then to close out the offers, Apple Watch Series 8 models returning to all-time lows starting at $349. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro now $549 off, AirPods 3 $140, Apple Watch bands $25, more

Rikka Altland Nov 23 2022 - 8:54 am PT

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As Thanksgiving Week marches along, we’re getting closer to Black Friday and all of the best early discounts are now going live. Leading the way, Apple’s 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro models are now up to $549 off at all-time lows. Apple’s latest AirPods 3 with wired charging case has also fallen to $140, which is joined by several official Apple Watch Sport Band colors at $25. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: M1 MacBook Air all-time low lands at $200 off, AirPods 2 $79, Sonos Black Friday sale, more

Rikka Altland Nov 22 2022 - 8:55 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now live and headlined by a $200 discount on Apple’s M1 MacBook Air returning to all-time lows ahead of Black Friday. Then go check out the best price yet on AirPods 2, which are an even better value at $79. And last up, new all-time lows have arrived as part of this year’s Sonos Black Friday Sale from $127. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Monday’s best deals: AirPods Pro 2 $200, Apple Watch Ultra $60 off, AirTags, more

Rikka Altland Nov 21 2022 - 8:55 am PT

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Kicking off Thanksgiving Week, all of today’s best Apple Black Friday deals are now headlined by a new all-time low on Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2 with $49 in savings at $200. That’s alongside the best prices yet on Apple Watch Ultra models at $60 off, as well as rare chances to save on Apple’s AirTags from $22. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Best of Black Friday 2022 – Top 10 deals coming next week

from 9to5Toys Nov 18 2022 - 2:39 pm PT

With just a week until Black Friday is officially under way, this year’s holiday shopping event is shaping up to be quite a notable one. Returning to normal after a few years of stock shortages and the like, the deals are better than ever heading into Thanksgiving week, and we’re continuing our annual tradition of naming the top 10 Black Friday deals coming down the pipeline over the next few days.

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16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro now $499 off in Friday’s best deals, 10.2-inch iPad $270, more

Rikka Altland Nov 18 2022 - 8:58 am PT

Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are now up for grabs ahead of Black Friday and headlined by a $499 all-time low price cut on Apple’s latest 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro. On the opposite side of the lineup, the already-affordable 10.2-inch iPad now sells for even less at $270 and rounds out Friday’s best price cuts alongside ecobee’s latest HomeKit Smart Thermostats on sale from $159. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Black Friday deals

Deals: Apple M2 iPad Pros hit new all-time lows at $100 off, AirPods 3 drop to $140, more

Rikka Altland Nov 17 2022 - 8:56 am PT

All of today’s best discounts are now going live. With Black Friday just a week away, some early deals have landed on many of Apple’s latest releases. Kicking things off we have a $100 discount on the new 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro at its best price yet that comes joined by the smaller 11-inch M2 counterpart at a $729 all-time low. Then go check out the discount on Apple’s new AirPods 3 with wired charging case at $140. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Best of Black Friday 2022 – Apple: M2 iPad Pro $100 off, Apple Watch Series 8 from $349, more

from 9to5Toys Nov 16 2022 - 11:21 am PT

We are just over a week away from all of the Black Friday action going live, and as is tradition here at 9to5Toys, we’re rounding up all of the best price cuts to be had. Starting off with the best of the best, Apple had a busy fall with plenty of new hardware releases that are sure to be hitting all-time lows including the latest Macs, Apple Watches, iPads, and accessories. You’ll find our complete guide to the best Apple Black Friday deals down below for 2022.

Wednesday’s best deals: 10.9-inch iPad all-time low $399, Apple Watch SE 2 $240, more

Rikka Altland Nov 16 2022 - 8:55 am PT

We’re how halfway through yet another work week, and all of today’s best deals are now flowing in for Wednesday. Headlining the savings, Apple’s all-new 10.9-inch iPad sees some of the first discounts yet from $399 all-time lows and is now joined by the best pricing yet on Apple Watch SE 2. And last but not least, Apple’s latest AirPods 3 hit $110 in a Grade A refurb sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Case-Mate’s new retro 30W USB-C chargers come in four iMac G3-inspired translucent colors

from 9to5Toys Nov 16 2022 - 6:13 am PT

We’re big fans of Case-Mate here at 9to5Toys, and even bigger fans of its latest release that’s hitting the scene today. Delivering 30W USB-C charging prowess to your Apple setup, the new Fuel Brites USB-C power adapter comes in one of four retro styles complete with colored translucent designs inspired by Apple’s iMac G3 with 30W GaN speeds in tow.

Apple Watch series 8

Apple Watch Series 8 return to lows from $349 in Tuesday’s best deals, AirPods 2 $90, more

Rikka Altland Nov 15 2022 - 9:00 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now live for Tuesday, with a rare chance to save on Apple Watch Series 8 returning prices to all-time lows from $349 for only the second time. That’s on top of Apple’s AirPods 2, which are an even better value at $90 and Apple TV HD clearance landing at just $59. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Gurman: M2 iPad Pro to be announced in the coming days, new Macs coming later this year

Deals: 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro now $399 off, AirPods Pro 2 $230, Twelve South gear, more

Rikka Altland Nov 14 2022 - 8:48 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now live and headlined by Apple’s 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro starting from $800 to kick off the new week. Then go score a rare discount on Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2, as pricing drops even further to $230. And if you’re rocking an M2 MacBook, Twelve South’s popular laptop stands are now down to some of the best prices ever from $47. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Friday’s best deals: 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro first discount at $120 off, HomePod mini $80, more

Rikka Altland Nov 11 2022 - 8:54 am PT

M2 iPad Pro

If you can believe it, it is Friday once again and we’re dishing up all of today’s best Apple price cuts. Heading into the weekend, we have three enticing offers headlined by the first chance to save on Apple’s just-released 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro at $120 off. Then go check out the rare offer on HomePod mini in all five colors at $80, as well as the best price of the year on Apple’s official MagSafe Battery Pack. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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