Deals this week centered around all-time low prices on Apple's newest AirPods, including the AirPods Pro 2 ($194.99) and AirPods 3 ($134.99), along with a few sales on MagSafe chargers and iPads. Additionally, Satechi's sitewide sale ends today and marks a great opportunity to save 20 percent on chargers, cables, docks, and more.
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AirPods
What's the deal? Take up to $55 off AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 3
We began the week with a collection of deals on the AirPods 3 from Verizon, which hit a new low price of $134.99 for the Lightning Charging Case model, down from $169.99. This was paired with a solid deal on the MagSafe Charging Case at $144.00, down from $179.00, both of which are still available, alongside an all-time low price on the AirPods Pro 2.
Over at Satechi, the retailer introduced a new Spring Sale that has 20 percent off sitewide when entering the code SPRING20 at checkout. Today is the last day of the sale, so if you want to save on Satechi's best charging accessories, be sure to browse the retailer before the code expires later today.
Verizon continues to offer the year's best prices across Apple's trio of MagSafe charging accessories, with 25 percent off these devices. You can get the MagSafe Charger for $29.99, down from $39.00. The MagSafe Duo Charger is down to $96.74, from $129.00; and the MagSafe Battery Pack is down to $74.24, from $99.00.
iPad and iPad mini
What's the deal? Take up to $99 off 2021 iPad mini and iPad
A few iPad deals emerged this week as well, including rare discounts on the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad at $269.00, down from $329.00; and the 64GB Wi-Fi iPad mini 6 for $399.99, down from $499.00. Both of these deals can be found on Amazon.
Our full Deals Roundup has more information on the latest Apple-related sales and bargains.
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The feature is currently available in 13 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and it is expected to launch in at least seven more in the future.
To set up the...
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While the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are not expected to launch for another nine months, there are already plenty of rumors about the devices.
Below, we have recapped 12 features rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro models.
The same overall design is expected, with 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes, and a "plateau" housing three rear cameras
Under-screen Face ID
Front camera in...
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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said several times across 2024 and 2025 that Apple would...
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One Thing (Free) -...
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Earlier this month, Apple released iOS 26.2, following more than a month of beta testing. It is a big update, with many new features and changes for iPhones.
iOS 26.2 adds a Liquid Glass slider for the Lock Screen's clock, offline lyrics in Apple Music, and more. Below, we have highlighted a total of eight new features.
Liquid Glass Slider on Lock Screen
A new slider in the Lock...
Apple reportedly tested a version of the first-generation AirPods with bright, iPhone 5c-like colored charging cases.
The images, shared by the Apple leaker and prototype collector known as "Kosutami," claim to show first-generation AirPods prototypes with pink and yellow exterior casings. The interior of the charging case and the earbuds themselves remain white.
They seem close to some...
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Apple's first foldable iPhone, rumored for release next year, may turn out to be smaller than most people imagine, if a recent report is anything to go by. According to The Information, the outer display on the book-style device will measure just 5.3 inches – that's smaller than the 5.4-inch screen on the iPhone mini, a line Apple discontinued in 2022 due to poor sales. The report has led ...
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With the end of 2025 near, the time has come to look back at the devices and accessories that Apple discontinued throughout the year.
Most of the products that were discontinued this year were simply replaced by a new model with an updated chip. However, the iPhone SE line was entirely discontinued when the iPhone 16e launched, and the iPhone Plus line is being phased out.
Below, we have...
Tuesday December 23, 2025 11:55 am PST by Juli Clover
Samsung is working on a new foldable smartphone that's wider and shorter than the models that it's released before, according to Korean news site ETNews. The "Wide Fold" will compete with Apple's iPhone Fold that's set to launch in September 2026.
Samsung's existing Galaxy Z Fold7 display is 6.5 inches when closed, and 8 inches when open, with a 21:9 aspect ratio when folded and a 20:18...
Hmm... I wonder how cheap a Refurbished 9th gen iPad would be if given a deal like this... maybe $200? At that point it would be common sense to get the iPad over something like a Fire HD... much more bang for your buck : D
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