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.
Anker is one of the first to the market with a Qi2 power bank, and I’ve been daily driving the new portable 15W MagSafe stand for the past few weeks. Complete with an iPhone 15-ready design and 6,600mAh battery, this new release fixes many of the issues that have plagued previous MagSafe-compatible power banks.
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All of Monday’s best Apple deals are starting off the work week with a clearance discount on Apple’s 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro. Including 16GB of memory, you can now lock-in a new low of $1,599 to go alongside a buy two save 15% sale on Anker’s new Qi2 chargers. Plus, Sony’s popular XM5 ANC headphones are also getting in on the savings today at $328. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Wrapping up the work week, all of today’s best deals are now headlined by a chance to save $700 on Apple’s M1 Max Mac Studio. It comes joined by the new USB-C AirPods Pro 2 and all of its Apple Vision Pro prowess at $189. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Apple’s latest 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pros are now $200 off to headline today’s best deals. The savings come joined by a discount on one of our favorite Thunderbolt 3 docks, the CalDigit TS3 Plus, which drops down to $225. Plus, there’s some Anker MagSafe power bank clearance deals from $22. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Satechi’s Stand and Hub is easily one of my favorite Mac mini accessories ever, and now it’s getting an upgrade. Earlier this year at CES, the company refreshed the aluminum-clad stand to feature improved NVMe SSD support. I’ve been putting it to the test with my Mac Studio since, and am happy to report it’s even more of a must-have than before.
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A rare refurbished discount on Apple Watch Ultra 2 is kicking off today’s best Apple deals, as the wearable drops to $645. It comes joined by a Philips Hue smart lighting sale from $16, as well as a discount on our favorite AirPods Max alternatives, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e Headphones, which are now at $319. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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ESR today is launching its very first Qi2 accessory. While other brands opted to take to CES 2024 with news about their latest charging gear, ESR has held off to capture some of the spotlight for itself. Despite being later than its competition, the company can still claim to ship the first Qi2 car mount – which arrives with a launch discount to celebrate.
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A pair of $123 discounts are headlining all of today’s best Apple deals, as a cellular Apple Watch SE 2 drops down to $206. It’s lower than the typical GPS model at this new all-time low, and comes joined by Apple’s 512GB M2 Mac mini now down to $676 – with the same $123 in savings attached. Plus, clearance discounts on iPhone 15 FineWoven cases from $18. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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For the past two months, I have been using one of the most unconventional cases on the market for my iPhone 15 Pro. Well, if you can call all of the minimalism that is the Arc Pulse a case, that is. This aluminum bumper has been one of my favorite accessories for the past few iPhone generations, and now I am putting that adoration to the test with a long-term review.
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All of today’s best Apple deals start with the first 11-inch M2 iPad Pro sale since Black Friday, dropping the 512GB model down to $1,000. This $99 discount comes joined by Apple’s Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro starting at $190, as well as the best prices yet on Anker’s new Prime USB-C power banks from $72. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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We’re rounding out the work week with a fresh batch of today’s best Apple deals – all of which come headlined by Apple’s official iPhone 15 silicone cases starting from $21. You can also save $200 on Apple’s latest 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro at $1,399, while the recent Beats Studio Buds+ drop to $130. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Apple Vision Pro officially went up for pre-order this morning, and now we’re starting to see the first third-party accessories announced for the spatial computer. A beloved brand here at 9to5Toys, Spigen, is one of the first to the cause with the reveal of its new Vision Pro carrying case.
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Anker’s first wave of new Qi2 chargers have officially begun shipping after months of waiting. I’ve been trying out a few of them for the past few weeks, and out of everything, the new MagGo 3-in-1 Charging Station has been my favorite. It’s the first from the company, and has won me over by shipping all the bells and whistles like 15W MagSafe, Apple Watch fast charging, and a compact build – all for $110.
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All of today’s best Apple deals start with a $50 discount on nearly every Apple Watch Ultra 2 style – still complete with blood oxygen features. You can also score Apple’s latest M2 Mac mini at $499, as well as these official Alpine Loop Apple Watch bands starting from $74. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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We’re at the halfway point in the week with all of today’s best Apple deals. Everything comes headlined by Amazon refurbished discounts on iPhone 14 Pro from $840. You can also step up to a more premium stainless steel Apple Watch Series 9 at $236 off, with that all-time low coming joined by much of the same status on Apple’s FineWoven MagSafe wallet at $37. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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All of today’s best Apple deals are here after the holiday weekend, dropping Apple’s new 24-inch M3 iMac in price for one of the first times at $1,380. The new AirPods Pro 2 are also on sale for $189, offering more than just a USB-C charging case with 5GHz audio streaming from Apple Vision Pro. Or you could just go score last year’s Samsung M80 Smart Monitor, now that it’s $220 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Twelve South today is launching its first product of the year today, giving you a premium place to dock your MacBook. The new BookArc Flex features a unique and elegant design that on top of celebrating the company’s 15th anniversary with a return to its original product category, delivers a one-size-fits-all approach to Clamshell Mode stands.
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Qi2 was one of the stars of the show for CES 2024, with tons of new reveals being show off for the first time or just finally hitting store shelves. All of our favorite brands like Anker, Belkin, and Satechi had something to show off, and now that the show is over, take a look at the whole lineup of new releases.
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Monday has a fresh batch of the best Apple deals live, including some of the lowest prices yet on the new 14- and 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pros. These start at $1,799 and come joined by even deeper discounts on Apple Watch Series 9 styles from $309, as well as a clearance discount on Nomad’s premium 3-in-1 Base One Max 15W MagSafe pad as it drops down to $105. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Belkin has been soaking in the spotlight all week as one of the first brands at CES 2024 to reveal an updated charger lineup featuring Qi2 tech. Now to close out the week, the company is bookending all of the reveals by launching a pair of new magnetic chargers. There’s a new folding Qi2 charger being joined by a 2-in-1 Belkin offering with optional Apple Watch fast charging adapter.
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We’re wrapping up the work week with all of Friday’s best Apple deals. On tap today, you can save $70 on Apple Watch Series 9 styles, as Apple’s MagSafe leather wallet with Find My drops down to $45. A launch discount is also live on Satechi’s new 145W 4-port USB-C GaN travel charger, landing at $96. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Today’s best Apple deals usher in Thursday with a deep discount on the original Apple Watch Ultra at $649. It comes joined by the first chance to save on the just-released Satechi Mac mini Stand and Hub at 20% off, as well as some deals that finally make Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 cases worth a try from $31. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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All of today’s best Apple deals are about being able to lock-in a deep discount on the previous-generation 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro. Now $400 off, the drop down to $899 is the best we’ve seen and comes joined by a launch discount on Satechi’s SM1 Slim mechanical Bluetooth keyboard for Mac at $80. Plus, the best price ever has Sony’s popular XM5 headphones at $300. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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One of Apple’s biggest flops in recent years has been the transition away from leather and to the abomination that is the new FineWoven material. OtterBox on the other hand is ready to give iPhone 15 and Apple Watch owners another way to ditch leather from their everyday carry with a new material of its own – cactus.
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