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.
ESR announced its first lineup of 15W MagSafe chargers back in August, with the actual launch of its new flagship charging station looming over the past few months. Now, it’s finally here. The new ESR 100W 6-in-1 MagSafe charger debuts on Amazon alongside a launch discount just in time for the holidays.
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Moment today is expanding its lineup of iPhone and Android smartphone lenses with a new macro offering. Delivering even more detailed close-up shots from your handset, the new Moment 75mm Macro Mobile Lens
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One of the first discounts on Apple’s just-released 24-inch M3 iMac is live today at $100 off. It comes joined by Beats Studio Pro ANC headphones at $180 – the second-best price to date at within $10 of the all-time low. Plus, Twelve South is still taking 20% off for 9to5 readers. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Anker launched its most capable personal power banks yet earlier in the year with the new Prime lineup. These hefty portable chargers fully embraced GaN tech in order to serve as the ultimate way to refuel your entire Apple kit away from home – and yes, even your shiny new M3 MacBook Pro. I’ve been so improved by the 27,650mAh model with its 250W power output and companion charging dock.
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A discount down to $140 means you can wrap up AirPods 3 under the tree for less ahead of the holidays. It comes joined by a new all-time low on Samsung’s 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 4 at $600 off, as well as Anker’s recent Prime 240W USB-C charging station at $130. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Backbone just sent me one of its new USB-C gamepads for iPhone 15 to check out, and it happened to arrive the same week that LEGO Fortnite launched. In what has to be the perfect opportunity to try out the new gaming accessory, I’ve been trying out the new release and have to say I’m finally sold on controller grips – especially ones as good as the Backbone One.
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Friday has a fresh batch of discounts live in the Apple world, with a chance to wrap up Apple Watch Ultra 2 under your Christmas tree for less at $730. As nice as this $69 discount is, there’s additional savings to be had as the Beats Studio Buds+ fall down to $130 in a new come in a new Cosmic Silver design. Plus, the first discount yet is live on Belkin’s new BoostCharge Pro 15W 2-in-1 MagSafe stand as it hits $100. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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elago launched a new MagSafe charging stand last month, bringing its fascination with the classic Macintosh to your setup as an iPhone 15 companion. I just had to have it, for the past week or so it’s been hanging out on my nightstand as my overnight docking station. With a design that is geared towards StandBy mode, I take a closer look at if this accessory is worth its homage to Apple’s old school Mac.
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Satechi is launching a new series of USB-C accessories today for Mac. Wrapping three different cables and adapters in a premium braided nylon design, the company is out with a refreshed 2.5Gb Ethernet adapter as well as a pair of 8K HDMI solutions. Each one debuts with a launch discount attached, too.
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Thursday has a fresh batch of discounts now live with a chance to save $269 on Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air at $830. It comes joined by a batch of our favorite iPhone 15 chargers marked down from $11 courtesy of the new Anker Nano lineup. Plus, these stylish iPhone 15 aluminum bumper cases from Arc are now 15% off for the first time. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Better than Black Friday pricing has arrived today on Apple’s 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pro. If you’ve been asking for a Mac discount with more than 8GB of RAM, just the price cut has arrived at $250 off this pro model with 18GB of memory. It comes joined by a new all-time low on ecobee’s new Smart Video Doorbell at $120, as well as Anker’s latest Prime power banks from $72. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Philips Hue launched a new version of its smart Christmas lights earlier this fall deemed the Festavia string lights. Smart home owners have been waiting for festive lights you can control with your voice for ages. Now after using them for the past few months, it’s safe to say that Philips Hue has delivered just the solution – if you’re willing to shell out enough frankincense, myrrh, and gold.
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New all-time lows are the name of the game today as far as Apple deals are concerned, as the Apple Watch Series 9 now starts from $310. There’s $89 or more in savings to be had across both sizes, with much of the same best-price-ever status landing on Apple’s FineWoven MagSafe wallet at $45. Plus, Sonos Roam/SL AirPlay 2 smart speakers hit $119 – the best price of 2023 and beyond. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Twelve South is launching its most portable Apple charging accessory yet, with one of its cutest names yet. The new ButterFly combines a 15W MagSafe charger and an Apple Watch fast charger into one of the smallest form-factors imaginable. I’ve been waiting to talk about this for over a month now, and today I can finally gush about how novel this new release is!
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Last month, mophie refreshed one of its most popular chargers with support for some new specs. While not all too much has changed, I’ve been using the new mophie 3-in-1 MagSafe travel charger for the past few weeks and have been in love with its newfound Apple Watch fast charging and 15W tech. And with the busiest travel season of the year around the corner, it couldn’t have come at a better time.
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Monday is ushering in a fresh batch of Apple deals, with all of the company’s official iPhone 15 cases going on sale from $34. Those first-party accessories come joined by one of the best prices ever on Apple Watch Ultra at $639. Apple’s new 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro now starts from just $1,399. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Wrapping up the work week we have a fresh batch of discounts on Apple gear. The shiny new M3 MacBook Pro is now $250 off when you score the 1TB 14-inch model, starting from $1,549. It comes joined by a lower than Black Friday price on AirTags at $23, as well as a chance to give the iPhone 13 Pro Max at $660. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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elago is launching a new addition to its family of themed Apple accessories today. The new MS M4 charging stand may not roll off the tongue as far as names go, but does sport an instantly-recognizable design modeled around a classic Macintosh. Now available for purchase with some launch savings attached, elago is releasing the perfect stocking stuff ahead of the holidays.
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A rare chance to save on these official Apple Watch Milanese Loop bands headlines today’s best deals. The savings land at $85 each and are joined by holiday pricing on Apple Watch Series 9 from $330. Plus, the first price cut in months means that Apple Studio Display discounts now start from $1,300. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Apple’s official iPhone 15/Plus silicone cases are some of the best covers around, and right now, you can score the first-party Winter Blue styles at $32. Speaking of iPhone 15 accessories, these Anker 6-in-1 GaN charging stations now start from $56 to go alongside a collection go ZAGG and mophie chargers at 40% off. Not to mention a rare chance to save on Sonos Arc from $509. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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A new all-time low is dropping Apple’s M2 Mac mini down to $479. It’s $120 off and joining all of the other best Apple deals today, like the original Apple Watch Ultra at $659. And if you’ve been waiting on an Apple TV 4K discount, one has finally arrived for $115. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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It’s Cyber Monday, and that means a fresh batch of discounts on all things Apple. Headlining the best offers today, Apple’s 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro now starts from $949 to go alongside a new all-time low on the companion Apple Pencil 2 at $80. And if you don’t mind going with a previous-generation device, Apple’s 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pros are now $1,400 off or more. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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It’s officially Cyber Monday 2023 here at 9to5mac, and the team over at 9to5Toys has already begun working hard to curate all of the best deals of the holiday season. 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 2023 Apple deals and more.
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Cyber Monday is ushering in discounts across just about everything Apple sells, but Macs are one particular highlight. Everything from the latest M3 MacBook Pros to last year’s devices and more are taking the stage, including desktop machines and so much more. You can head below for all of the best Mac Cyber Monday deals.
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