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We track Apple deals year-round — Black Friday season is bringing some of the best prices we've seen
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UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2024, 1:47 p.m. EST This post has been updated with the latest Apple deals leading up to Black Friday, including a new price drop on the Apple Watch Series 10 and the 13-inch iPad Air.
The best early Black Friday Apple deals
If you think Apple doesn’t show up with good deals during Black Friday season, think again.
It’s true that if you’re shopping straight from the Apple Store, you won’t see any special deals: For starters, you will likely have to wait until Nov. 29 (the actual day of Black Friday) for its annual gift card promotion, which gives customers gift cards for future use alongside their purchase of an iPhone, MacBook, or iPad at full price.
The trick is to shop from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart — the latter two have already started their official Black Friday programming, but as we get into the full swing of the shopping holiday season, you’ll find deals at all three. As of Nov. 13, Amazon is especially bringing the heat, with markdowns on the new MacBooks starting at 16GB of memory, Apple Watches, and even the 13-inch iPad Air, which is $200 off (and at its lowest price ever by a good $100).
Basically, if you’re looking to get some early holiday shopping in, it’s a good time to check out Apple products. Below, you’ll find our top picks for the best Apple deals ahead of Black Friday.
iMac and MacBook deals ahead of Black Friday
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the M2 MacBook Air.
A couple of weeks ago, the MacBook Air got a quiet RAM upgrade, without a price hike. Now, we’re seeing the M2 MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage on sale for $749.99 — that’s just 99 cents more than where the same model with 8GB of RAM was last week. With these specs, this MacBook will be more than capable of handling everyday tasks with ease, while offering you more flexibility to run more (and more intensive) programs at once. Considering Mashable reporter Alex Perry called this laptop “just about the ideal work-from-home (or work-from-wherever, really) companion,” in his review, this memory upgrade is certainly welcome.
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MacBook Air (13-inch)
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Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $649
$899(save $250) -
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $899
$1,099(save $200) -
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M2, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $949
$1,199(save $150) -
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999
$1,199(save $200 ) -
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,099
$1,299(save $200) -
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299
$1,499(save $200)
MacBook Air (15-inch)
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Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $999
$1,299(save $300) -
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,099
$1,299(save $200) -
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199
$1,499(save $300) -
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,299
$1,499(save $200)
MacBook Pro
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199
$1,399(save $200) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399
$1,799(save $400) -
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,499
$1,699(save $200)
Mac
iPad deals ahead of Black Friday
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the 13-inch iPad Air.
The 13-inch iPad Air with 512GB certainly isn’t the cheapest version of this model, but for someone who would appreciate the larger display and storage, this is a killer deal. This model typically doesn’t see price drops of $100, let alone $200. The M2-powered tablet works well for folks who prefer their tablet to double as a laptop, as Mashable tech editor Kim Gedeon writes in her review. The 13 inches of display could be a welcome upgrade for artists (though this tablet comes with a 60Hz LCD panel compared to the iPad Pro’s OLED display). That said, Gedeon noted that in ideal lighting, it’s hard to tell the difference between the displays on the Pro and the Air.
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iPad (10th gen)
iPad Air
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Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) — $549
$599(save $50) -
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 256GB) — $644
$699(save $55) -
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 128GB) — $699.99
$799(save $99.01 with on-page coupon) -
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi, 512GB) — $799
$899(save $100) -
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 256GB) — $829
$899(save $70) -
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M2, WiFi, 512GB) — $899
$1,099(save $200)
iPad Pro
No deals at the time of writing.
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Apple Watch deals ahead of Black Friday
Why we like it
Read more from Mashable about the Apple Watch Series 10.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is officially $50 off, marking its biggest discount to date. Last Black Friday, we saw the Series 9 Watch drop down to $329 for a total markdown of $70 off. We wouldn’t be surprised to see a similar deal this time around, but if you don’t want to wait a couple weeks (and risk any colors selling out), this is a solid price on this smartwatch that just dropped two months ago.
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AirPods deals ahead of Black Friday
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the AirPods Pro.
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or someone who simply appreciates quality noise-cancelling headphones, we’re betting you’d be a fan of the AirPods Pro. Though $189.99 isn’t their lowest price ever — these earbuds dropped all the way to $168.99 over October Prime Day — it’s still nearly $60 off earbuds that we think are worth it at full price (though they drop down in price to $199 enough that we recommend waiting to grab them on sale). Alongside top-notch ANC, you’ll get six hours of battery life per charge, balanced sound, and of course, a seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem, making these earbuds some of our favorite headphones, period.
More AirPods deals
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love
Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121
TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Get a Microsoft Office lifetime license on sale for £120.54 with no coupon needed.
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025
Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
If you’re looking for more puzzles, Mashable’s got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
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