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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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Apple MagSafe Leather Wallet hits $48 in today’s best deals, plus Magic Keyboard and more

Halfway through the week, all of today’s best deals are now up for grabs with Apple’s new Find My-enabled MagSafe Leather Wallet at $48 leading the way. That’s alongside some rare Apple Magic Keyboard discounts from $88, and well as the latest batch of Anker iPhone accessories from $13. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro falls to new low of $250 off, iPhone 12 refurb $480, more

All of today’s best Apple deals have arrived on this fine Tuesday and are headlined by a new low for Apple’s 16-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro at $250 off. That’s alongside a 1-day refurbished iPhone 12 discount to $480 and Eve’s new HomeKit Weather Station with Thread at $70. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Hands-on: iOttie expands Velox lineup with two new premium MagSafe chargers

Today, iOttie is launching new additions to its Velox MagSafe accessory lineup. Having first launched last fall, the series is now growing with three accessories made for iPhone 12 and 13 series handsets. All sporting premium builds, we’re taking a hands-on look at the latest iOttie Velox MagSafe charger additions to see if they’re worth pre-ordering. Head below for more.

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Anker’s new Nano II 100W GaN charger is 30% smaller than Apple’s 96W adapter, now available

After being first revealed back at CES, Anker’s latest addition to its stable of chargers is finally available. Enter the new Nano II 100W, a USB-C power adapter centered around the brand’s GaN II charging technology. Sporting a three-port design with an ultra-compact build, it’s 30% smaller than Apple’s comparative wall adapter and is now available for purchase.

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Monday’s best deals: M1 iPad Pro $399 off, official iPhone 13 cases from $34, more

Kicking off the new week, all of today’s best deals are now headlined by $399 off Apple’s 12.9-inch cellular M1 iPad Pro. That’s alongside nearly all of Apple’s official iPhone 13 series cases from $34 and the chance to score a new low on stainless steel Apple Watch Series 7 at $100 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Hands-on: eBay’s refreshed refurbished program offers the best iPhone 12 value on the market

Earlier this week, eBay rolled out the latest expansion to its Refurbished Program. Growing the cast of retailers and listings even further from last November’s refresh, we’re taking a hands-on look at just what to expect by buying a refurbished iPhone 12 from eBay. Detailing the unboxing experience, cosmetic conditions, and more, head below for a closer look.

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Deals: Apple MagSafe Battery Pack hits $90, Anker iPhone essentials from $11, HomeKit gear, more

Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best Apple deals kick off with an official MagSafe Battery Pack discount. That’s alongside a series of Anker’s iPhone essentials from $11 and the first-ever Wemo HomeKit Smart Plug with Thread price cut. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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CASETiFY journeys to a galaxy far, far away for its first-ever Star Wars iPhone 13 case collection

Star Wars Day is just under two weeks away and brands are already getting in on the action from a galaxy far, far away. A favorite around these parts at 9to5Toys, CASETiFY is offering a first look at its upcoming Star Wars case collection. Packed with accessories for the latest iPhone 13 series handsets to AirPods covers, MagSafe wallets, and more, you can get all of the details down below.

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Deals: iPad Air 4 clearance sale hits $470, 24-inch M1 iMac $150 off, more

Halfway through the week, all of today’s best Apple deals kick off with an iPad Air 4 Amazon clearance sale at $149 off. That’s alongside Apple’s 24-inch M1 iMac in multiple colors as well as a 1-day Apple Watch Series 6 refurbished sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: M1 iPad Pro now $199 off, official iPhone 13 leather cases $42, more

All of Tuesday’s best Apple deals are now headlined by the best prices of the year on the latest 11-inch M1 iPad Pros. That’s alongside official iPhone 13/Pro/Max MagSafe Leather Cases from $42 and a sitewide Zagg Apple accessory 25% off sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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M1 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off in Monday’s best deals, plus Apple Watch Series 7 $313, more

Starting off the new work week, all of the best Apple deals are headlined by the 14-inch M1 Pro MacBook Pro at within $1 of the Amazon low. That’s alongside Apple Watch Series 7 models starting as low as $313 and previous-generation iPad Pros at $429 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Friday’s best deals: iPhone SE 3 pre-paid discount, Belkin 15W MagSafe charger, more

Heading into the weekend, all of Friday’s best deals are headlined by a pre-paid iPhone SE 3 promotion with bundled AirPods 3 and a $200 gift card for $429. That’s alongside the first discount on Belkin’s new 15W MagSafe Kickstand Charger and a Satechi Easter weekend Apple accessory sale. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Review: StarTech’s first Thunderbolt 4 dock delivers 8K display support and future-proof I/O

Late last year, StarTech launched its very first Thunderbolt 4 dock. Since then its lofty price tag has been met with some newfound competition. One thing those lower-cost options can’t quite match, though, is the features, which set StarTech’s Mac upgrade apart thanks to up to 8K display output, 96W power passthrough, and a three Thunderbolt 4 ports, amongst other I/O. Now we’re going hands-on to see how the premium package stacks up.

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M1 Mac mini now $129 off in Tuesday’s best deals, plus Anker Gold Box from $14, more

All of Tuesday’s best deals are now up for the taking and headlined by an Amazon low on Apple’s latest M1 Mac mini. That’s alongside a collection of iPhone accessories in an Anker Gold Box sale from $14, alongside an Apple gift card promotion. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Apple Watch Series 7 fall to new lows from $314, AirPods 3 now $29 off, more

Kicking off the work week, all of today’s best deals are now headlined by Amazon lows on Apple Watch Series 7 from $314. That’s alongside another chance to score AirPods 3 for $150 and a new low on the latest Apple TV 4K 64GB with refreshed Siri Remote. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: 12.9-inch iPad Pro $219 off, white Magic Keyboard Amazon low, Anker gear, more

Heading into the weekend, all of today’s best deals are headlined by a $219 discount on Apple’s previous-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. That’s alongside the fitting Magic Keyboard at an all-time low and a series of Anker iPhone accessories from $12. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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Deals: Latest 11-inch M1 iPad Pro now $199 off, Wemo Mini HomeKit Smart Plug $19, more

Halfway through the work week, all of Wednesday’s best deals are now up for the taking. Over at Amazon, $199 discounts have arrived on Apple’s latest 11-inch M1 iPad Pro to go alongside Wemo’s Mini HomeKit Smart Plug at $19. Then don’t forget that you can still score Beats Fit Pro earbuds with a $25 Amazon gift card. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

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