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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: CASETiFY’s new Bounce iPhone 14 cases pack extra protection in a slim design

from 9to5Toys Nov 10 2022 - 11:21 am PT

We’ve been combing through the best of the best iPhone 14 series covers since launch earlier this fall, and today we’re taking a look at one of our favorite brands here at 9to5Toys. CASETiFY has earned a name for itself over the years for pairing durable cases with slick designs and even collaborating with iconic properties, but today we’re checking out the former. The new CASETiFY Bounce iPhone 14 Case arrives with a unique build that puts protection first while still sticking to a slim form-factor.

Deal: Apple’s M2 MacBook Air/Pro $150 off, iPad mini 6 hits $400, Belkin MagSafe gear, more

Rikka Altland Nov 10 2022 - 8:55 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by $150 discount on Apple’s latest M2 MacBook Air and Pro. That’s alongside a chance to save $99 on iPad mini 6 at near all-time low pricing, as well as Belkin’s new 3-in-1 MagSafe stand with Apple Watch fast charging hitting $135 thanks to a rare discount. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Apple’s new Studio Display at $200 off, Nomad 20% off Apple accessory sale, more

Rikka Altland Nov 9 2022 - 9:04 am PT

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We’re now halfway through the workweek, and all of today’s best deals are live for Wednesday with a rare $200 discount going live on Apple’s new Studio Display. Then go shop the 20% off sitewide Nomad sale on its entire collection of popular Apple accessories, as well as these iPhone essentials courtesy of Anker starting at $11. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro now $399 off, AirPods Pro with MagSafe case $159, more

Rikka Altland Nov 8 2022 - 9:00 am PT

All of Tuesday’s best deals are now live and headlined by Apple’s M1 Pro MacBook Pro at $399 off. An early holiday sale is also live on Apple’s original AirPods Pro with MagSafe charging case at $159, which is joined by a 25% off Satechi iPhone accessory sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Sennheiser Momentum 3 earbuds review: When sound quality and style matter most

from 9to5Toys Nov 7 2022 - 1:16 pm PT

This fall has seen all three smartphone ecosystems release new flagship earbuds with Apple, Google, and Samsung all delivering some of the most compelling bids yet. But for something a bit more stylish and platform-agnostic, Sennhesier is applying it’s usual audiophile approach to the recently-released Momentum 3 earbuds. Delivering a different take, the fabric-wrapped charging case comes complemented by some notable features we’re taking a hands-on look at below.

M2 iPad Pro

AirPods Pro 2 at $234 headline Monday’s best deals alongside M2 iPad Pro first discounts, more

Rikka Altland Nov 7 2022 - 8:48 am PT

Kicking off the work week, all of today’s best deals are now live and headlined by a rare discount on Apple’s new AirPods Pro 2 at $234. That’s alongside the first chance to save on the just-released 11-inch M2 iPad Pro at $50 off, which joins the entry-level 10.9-inch iPad that is also on sale for the very first time at $579. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Wednesday’s best deals: Apple TV 4K $100, Satechi 40% off Apple accessory sale, more

Rikka Altland Nov 2 2022 - 9:03 am PT

All of today’s best deals for this fine Wednesday are now headlined by a chance to score an all-time low on Apple TV 4K at just $100. Satechi is also getting in on the savings with a 40% off early Black Friday sale on popular Apple accessories, which is joined by some all-time lows on Nanoleaf Shapes HomeKit lighting kits. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro now $499 off in Tuesday’s best deals, Anker iPhone gear from $14, more

Rikka Altland Nov 1 2022 - 8:59 am PT

Heading into a new month, all of the best Apple deals for November have arrived with up to $499 in savings on Apple’s 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro. That’s alongside the latest Anker iPhone accessory sale which starts at $14, and is joined by markdowns on Logitech’s Combo Keyboard Folios from $160. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Amazon Music goes free for Prime members, if you can live with shuffled tracks

from 9to5Toys Nov 1 2022 - 7:58 am PT

Today, Amazon is expanding its music streaming offering by delivering all 100 million songs in its Amazon Music library to Prime members at no extra cost. Though not without some caveats to stay distinct from the Music Unlimited service, the new free tier arrives as one of the most value-packed offers in the music streaming space.

Best Halloween deals: Apple Watch Series 8 all-time lows, AirPods Max $355, more

Rikka Altland Oct 31 2022 - 8:54 am PT

Halloween has arrived and is ushering in a collection of frighteningly good Apple deals. Headlining the batch this time around are all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 8 cellular models, which are now joined by much of the same best price status on AirPods Max from $355. Then go check out all of the offerings in Samsung’s new Halloween storage sale from $20. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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2022 MacBook Air with M2

Friday’s best deals: M2 MacBook Air $150 off, 11-inch M1 iPad Pro from $700, more

Rikka Altland Oct 28 2022 - 8:52 am PT

It is Friday once again! We’re highlighting all of today’s best Apple deals as we head into the weekend, with the new M2 MacBook Air returning to all-time lows at $150 off. Then go check out these clearance offers on 11-inch M1 iPad Pro from $700, which wraps up the savings today alongside ecobee’s latest Smart Thermostats on sale from $159. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Review: Anker Liberty 4 earbuds take on AirPods with ANC, Spatial Audio, and heart rate monitoring

from 9to5Toys Oct 27 2022 - 1:16 pm PT

At the end of last month, Anker revealed its latest pair of flagship earbuds with the new Soundcore Liberty 4. Arriving as some of the brand’s most capable true wireless buds to date, the flagship experience comes centered around expected inclusions like active noise cancellation but also more novel additions like Spatial Audio and a built-in heart rate sensor. As for how all of that stacks up, we’re taking a hands-on look at what to expect over the past few weeks of daily-driving Anker’s latest.

AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro hit $170 in Thursday’s best deals, plus Apple Watch SE 2 $39 off, iPad mini 6, more

Rikka Altland Oct 27 2022 - 8:57 am PT

All of Thursday’s best deals are now up for the taking, with three notable Apple discounts to be had. Kicking things off, you can now lock in Apple’s original AirPods Pro with MagSafe charging case at $170 for those who want to save over the new second-generation earbuds. Then go score a new all-time low on Apple Watch SE 2 at $39 off, with a discount on iPad mini 6 now going live at $100 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Nomad launches new 30W USB-C GaN charger with retro transparent housing

from 9to5Toys Oct 26 2022 - 11:19 am PT

Nomad has been expanding its lineup of popular Apple accessories into the USB-C charger space lately, and now we’re seeing one of its most unique offerings yet. The new edition of the 30W USB-C charger arrives not only as a compelling iPhone 14 companion but also with a refreshed exterior that takes on some retro stylings, thanks to its transparent plastic housing.

Apple Watch Ultra

Deals: Apple Watch Ultra all-time low, iPhone 13 refurb hits $650, M1 MacBook Pro $400 off, more

Rikka Altland Oct 26 2022 - 8:48 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now up for the taking, with Wednesday delivering quite a few notable price cuts on Apple gear. Leading the way, a Woot refurbished sale is discounting iPhone 13 to new lows of $650, among Apple Watch models and more. Speaking of, today saw Apple Watch Ultra return to an all-time low for only the second time to go alongside another chance to save $400 on M1 Pro MacBook Pros. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Anker iPhone 14 accessory sale from $11, Samsung M8 Smart AirPlay 2 Monitor, more

Rikka Altland Oct 25 2022 - 8:47 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now live and a collection of must-have Anker accessories for iPhone 14 lead the way from $11. Then go score the second-best discount on Samsung’s M8 Smart AirPlay 2 Monitor, as well as the very first markdown on the just-released Bose QuietComfort ANC Earbuds II. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple Pencil 2 falls to new low of $89 in Monday’s best deals, Beats earbuds from $90, more

Rikka Altland Oct 24 2022 - 8:53 am PT

All of today’s best deals are going live to start off the work week, with a new all-time low arriving on Apple Pencil 2 at $89. That’s then joined by the best price yet on Beats Studio Buds at $90 as well as a rare chance to save on Satechi’s Thunderbolt 4 Dock at $50 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Apple TV 4K 2022

Deals: Apple TV 4K clearance to $100 all-time low, Magic Trackpad 2 $85, more

Rikka Altland Oct 21 2022 - 8:48 am PT

It is Friday once again, and we’re heading into the weekend by rounding up all of the best discounts. Headlining the savings this time around, Apple TV 4K is being cleared out for a new $100 all-time low and a chance to bring Apple’s latest Magic Trackpad 2 to your macOS desktop for $85. Then lock-in an off-season discount on Eve’s new Aqua HomeKit Water Controller. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Apple Watch Series 8 now $100 off, official MagSafe Battery Pack $74, AirPods 3, more

Rikka Altland Oct 20 2022 - 9:25 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now live for Thursday, and we’re tracking three notable discounts on Apple gear. Leading the way, you can save $100 on Apple Watch Series 8 with one of the first price cut; then go check out one of the best prices ever on Apple’s official MagSafe Battery Pack at $74 as well as a rare chance to save on Apple’s latest AirPods 3 at $150. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Save $200 on Apple’s M1 iPad Pro and MacBook Air in Wednesday’s best deals, more

Rikka Altland Oct 19 2022 - 8:55 am PT

All of Wednesday’s best deals are now up for grabs and headlined by a clearance sale on some of Apple’s M1-powered devices. Headlined by $200 off 12.9-inch iPad Pros, you’ll also be able to save the same amount on the M1 MacBook Air with a $799 all-time low attached. Then Twelve South’s leather BookBook iPad Pro cover rounds out the savings with the first discount to $56. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Apple Watch Ultra sees first discount, iPhone 13/mini all-time lows from $590, more

Rikka Altland Oct 18 2022 - 8:48 am PT

All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs and headlined by the very first Apple Watch Ultra discount. Then go check out the new all-time lows on iPhone 13/mini handsets from $590, which rounds out all of the offers alongside Apple’s official iPhone 14 Plus MagSafe Leather Case at $53. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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LG showcases new 32-inch 4K Smart Monitor with built-in AirPlay 2, 65W USB-C, more

from 9to5Toys Oct 17 2022 - 11:32 am PT

LG has been on a roll this year with its unique new monitors, and today, we’re getting a first look at the latest addition to its lineup. Taking on Samsung and other brands who have connected workstation displays, the new LG Smart Monitor arrives with built-in webOS streaming functionality to complement its 32-inch 4K panel, AirPlay 2 support, and USB-C connectivity.

iPad Pro

12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro now $200 off in Monday’s best deals, official MagSafe charger $29, more

Rikka Altland Oct 17 2022 - 8:46 am PT

Kicking off a new work week, all of today’s best deals are now going live. The most notable from the Apple front today has nearly every 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro model at $200 off and joins one of the best prices of the year on Apple’s official MagSafe charger at $29. Not to mention, the latest iPad Air 5 is starting at $519, an all-time low. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Friday’s best deals: Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID at $140, Beats Fit Pro $160, more

Rikka Altland Oct 14 2022 - 9:00 am PT

It is Friday once again and all of the weekend’s best deals are now pouring in. To start, Apple’s latest Magic Keyboard with Touch ID hits $140 and is joined by the official leather MagSafe wallet at $30. Not to mention a chance to score all-time lows on the latest from Beats including the new Fit Pro earbuds at $160. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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