The start of a new year is fast approaching, and with it several rumored new MacBooks launching in early 2026. Here’s what’s coming.

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Thanksgiving is incredibly late this year, so Christmas shopping is already in full swing. HomeKit accessories make great gifts for any Apple fan. They are usually low-cost and add real value to any smart home setup. For this week’s HomeKit Weekly, I have updated my HomeKit gift guide for 2025 to help you find the perfect addition for your favorite Apple smart home fan.

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Benjamin and Chance give their opinion on the 2025 Apple holiday ad ‘A Critter Carol’, and talk about some of the Apple tech deals they’ve found this Black Friday. Also, there’s more clarity on the Apple Watch WiFi sync changes coming to the EU next month, and Google pulls off an impressive stunt to make AirDrop work on Android. Finally, Benjamin installed macOS Tahoe for the first time and has some thoughts to share.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman delivers the first details about what to expect from iOS 27. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. 

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This Black Friday, transform your home cleaning routine with Roborock’s best-selling vacuums at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re looking for cutting-edge robotic technology or powerful cordless convenience, Roborock has you covered with savings up to 50% across their entire lineup.

From pet-friendly models with zero-tangling technology to flagship vacuums featuring industry-first innovations, there’s a perfect solution for every home and budget, starting at just $199.99. Don’t miss these exclusive limited-time offers for 9to5Mac readers on the smart cleaning tools that will make your life easier all year long.

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The iPhone Air was arguably the biggest innovation in iPhone design since the iPhone X. The iPhone Fold we’re expecting to see launch next year will be an even bigger shift.

All the signs point to the iPhone Fold being the best foldable smartphone launched to date, but there is one big problem with it – and it’s almost the obvious one …

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Apple first launched HomeKit over a decade ago, but the smart home dream has remained a bit of a mess since then. Here’s why I’m hopeful that Apple Home will become what I always wanted this coming year.

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Apple doesn't currently allow iPhone users to change the Side button's Siri functionality to another assistant, but owners of iPhone 15 Pro and newer models can assign ChatGPT to the Action button instead. Keep reading to learn how.


OpenAI's free ChatGPT app for iPhone lets you interact with the chatbot using text or voice. What's more, if you assign voice mode directly to the Action button, you can use it to jump straight into a spoken conversation, giving you quick, handsfree access to a far more capable assistant.

1. Install the ChatGPT app, then sign into your account or create a new one.


2. Next, open the Settings app.


3. Tap Action Button.


4. Swipe to Controls, then tap the two chevrons beside the currently assigned control.


5. Using the control search field, type "ChatGPT."


6. Select the control Open ChatGPT Voice.

A long press of the Action button will now open ChatGPT's voice mode. The first time you activate it, the app may request microphone access. Tap Allow to proceed. After that, you can begin speaking immediately.

A recent update means voice conversations now take place inside the same chat window as text-based prompts, instead of switching to a separate voice-only interface. Responses appear in real time, combining spoken output with on-screen text and any visuals the model generates. This keeps your conversation's context intact and makes switching between typing and speaking smoother.

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You can also leave the ChatGPT app during a voice session without ending it. When you swipe away, the conversation continues and appears in the Dynamic Island as long as the assistant is listening and preparing a response. To stop, tap the Dynamic Island to return to the app, then tap End.

Note that while this setup gives you a fast, physical shortcut to a richer, more context-aware assistant, ChatGPT can't perform Siri-like system actions like accessing your calendar or setting an alarm.
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This is it folks…Black Friday 2025 is here and so are the best prices of the year on just all of Apple’s latest and greatest. We have already collected an AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max, alongside a whole bunch more, but some brand new deals went live this morning. Firstly, Apple Watch Ultra 3. On the Mac side of things, the brand new M5 MacBook Pro has now dropped to new lows at $250 off and we have a wild $300 price drop on select M4 MacBook Air configs. But there’s tons more below. 

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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through the latest rumors about Apple's upcoming iPad mini 8.


The next-generation version of the ‌iPad mini‌ is expected to feature an OLED display, as part of Apple's plan to expand the display technology across many more of its devices. Apple's first OLED device was the Apple Watch in 2015, followed by the iPhone in 2017 and the iPad Pro in 2024. It now apparently plans to bring the technology to more devices, such as the iPad Air, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro, and could start with the ‌iPad mini‌ next year.

The current ‌iPad mini‌ has a Liquid Retina LCD display, just like the ‌iPad Air‌. OLED offers higher contrast with true blacks, wider viewing angles, faster response times, better efficiency, and generally better perceived picture quality than LCD.

The current ‌iPad mini‌ came out in 2024, with the main upgrade over the previous version being the A17 Pro chip and Apple Intelligence support. The previous generation introduced a complete redesign and the A15 Bionic chip.

In August, Apple mistakenly shared code that revealed key information about the next-generation ‌iPad mini‌ with the codename J510/J511: The device features the A19 Pro chip, which is used in the iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max.

The current ‌iPad mini‌ uses a version of the A17 Pro chip from the ‌iPhone‌ 15 Pro with a five-core GPU. The A19 Pro used in the ‌iPhone Air‌ also has a five-core GPU, as opposed to the full six-core version in the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ models, so it seems likely that this binned version of the chip will be the one used in the next ‌iPad mini‌.

Bloomberg claims that Apple is working on a version of the ‌iPad mini‌ that has a more water resistant design, making it the first iPad with a water resistance rating.

While the ‌iPhone‌ has IP68 water resistance that allows it to withstand submersion in water up to six meters deep for 30 minutes, it is not yet known what IP rating the ‌iPad mini‌ might feature. The ‌iPad mini‌'s updated casing is expected to offer water resistance similar to the ‌iPhone‌, making it safe for casual use in wet environments like a bath or a pool area.

Apple has reportedly developed a new speaker system for the ‌iPad mini‌ that uses vibration-based technology, allowing for the speaker holes in the device to be removed. Removing the speaker holes would cut down on areas where water could get into the crevices of the ‌iPad mini‌.

For the ‌iPhone‌, Apple uses adhesive and gaskets to protect the speaker holes and other ingress points from water intrusion, so the ‌iPad mini‌'s design would be radically different. The current ‌iPad mini‌ does not have an official water resistance rating and it is not safe to get it wet.

With an OLED display, water resistance, a new speaker system, and a faster chip, the device is expected to be more expensive, and Apple could charge up to $100 more for the device. The ‌iPad mini‌ is currently priced starting at $499. Apple will purportedly launch the ‌iPad mini‌ 8 with OLED display in the third quarter of next year at the earliest.

We also discuss further thoughts on the M5 Vision Pro, weighing up its utility for travel and day-to-day use-case, and take a look at the growing differentiation and optionality within Apple's product lineups. The MacRumors Show has its own YouTube channel, so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes and clips.



You can also listen to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, or your preferred podcasts app. You can also copy our RSS feed directly into your podcast player.



If you haven't already listened to the previous episode of The MacRumors Show, catch up to hear our discussion about all of the new features and improvements expected to come to next year's iPhone 18 Pro and ‌iPhone 18‌ Pro Max models.

Subscribe to ‌The MacRumors Show‌ for new episodes every week, where we discuss some of the topical news breaking here on MacRumors, often joined by interesting guests such as Kayci Lacob, Kevin Nether, John Gruber, Mark Gurman, Jon Prosser, Luke Miani, Matthew Cassinelli, Brian Tong, Quinn Nelson, Jared Nelson, Eli Hodapp, Mike Bell, Sara Dietschy, iJustine, Jon Rettinger, Andru Edwards, Arnold Kim, Ben Sullins, Marcus Kane, Christopher Lawley, Frank McShan, David Lewis, Tyler Stalman, Sam Kohl, Federico Viticci, Thomas Frank, Jonathan Morrison, Ross Young, Ian Zelbo, and Rene Ritchie.

‌The MacRumors Show‌ is on X @MacRumorsShow, so be sure to give us a follow to keep up with the podcast. You can also head over to The MacRumors Show forum thread to engage with us directly. Remember to rate and review the podcast, and let us know what subjects and guests you would like to see in the future.
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A new study by Apple researchers presents a method that lets an AI model learn one aspect of the structure of brain electrical activity without any annotated data. Here’s how.

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Apple's iPhone 17 lineup was the clear driver of smartphone growth during China's "Singles Day" shopping festival, according to new industry data.


Apple was the top-selling smartphone brand throughout this year's month-long Singles Day period in China, accounting for 26% of all smartphone sales, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research shared by Reuters. Overall smartphone sales rose just 3% year-over-year, and Counterpoint says the iPhone alone prevented the market from seeing what would otherwise have been a 5% annual decline.

Counterpoint's data indicates that demand for ‌iPhone 17‌ models was particularly strong throughout the festival, which ended on November 11. The rebound continues a trend seen over recent months, during which Apple has steadily outpaced the wider Chinese smartphone market after years of cooling demand.

Data provider Syntun told Reuters that total Singles Day sales across all major e-commerce platforms reached 1.70 trillion yuan ($240 billion), up from 1.44 trillion yuan last year, which had a shorter promotional window. In its most recent earnings call, Apple said it anticipated what could be its strongest December quarter on record.

Huawei recorded the steepest decline among major brands, with its share dropping to 13% from 17% a year ago. Its new flagship Mate 80 launched too late to participate meaningfully in the festival. Xiaomi held the second-largest share with 17%, though its sales also declined year-over-year due to the earlier release timing of the Xiaomi 17 series.
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Apple is about to wrap up its most successful year ever, and December will bring a variety of new software and service-related launches for users. Here’s everything Apple has coming in December, and what not to expect.

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While all Macs are now powered by Apple's custom-designed chips, a new rumor claims that Apple may rekindle its partnership with Intel, albeit in a new and limited way.


Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said Intel is expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M-series chip as early as mid-2027.

Kuo said Apple plans to utilize Intel's 18A process, which is the "earliest available sub-2nm advanced node manufactured in North America."

If this rumor proves to be accurate, Intel could supply Apple with M6 or M7 chips for future MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad Pro models at a minimum. However, while previous Intel chips for Macs were designed by Intel and based on x86 architecture, M-series chips are designed by Apple and use Arm architecture. Intel would only assist with manufacturing.

TSMC would continue to supply the majority of Apple's M-series chips.

Kuo said that Apple choosing to have Intel supply its lowest-end M-series chip would appease the Trump administration's desire for "Made in USA" products, and it would also help Apple to diversify its supply chain for manufacturing.

Apple began transitioning away from Intel processors in Macs in 2020, and its own M-series chips continue to provide industry-leading performance per watt.

Apple previously announced that macOS Tahoe will be the final major macOS release that supports Intel-based Macs with x86 architecture.
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Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit of reversing engineering, security researchers can map them to their common industry names.

In this updated Thanksgiving edition of Security Bite, I revisit a story I started working on in May of 2024. Because Apple is continuously adding new modules to its XProtect suite to combat the latest malware trends, I suspect this column will continue to update over time. Here’s what malware your Mac can detect and remove on its own:

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Apple currently partners exclusively with TSMC for production of its M-series chips, but analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that may change soon, with Intel being brought in as an important new supplier.

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Black Friday is in full swing, and Amazon has a great deal on the previous generation Apple Watch SE 2 during the event. You can get the 40mm GPS model for just $129.00, down from the original price of $249.00.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

This deal is only available in the Midnight Aluminum Case with Midnight Sport Band (small/medium), and it's selling fast with delivery dates slipping into mid December as of writing. If you're shopping for Apple Watch deals during Black Friday, check out our post for great sales on Series 11 and more.



You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.

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Apple has announced that it will again donate $5 to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria for every purchase made using Apple Pay on Apple.com, through the Apple Store app, or at an Apple Store in the U.S. and many other countries from today through December 7. Apple's donation this year will be capped at $3 million.


The Global Fund is a public-private partnership that aims to combat diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria throughout the developing world. Apple says that its annual donation will "help fund critical health programs that save lives."

Apple runs this donation campaign ahead of World AIDS Day on December 1 each year.

Apple has supported The Global Fund for 19 years through its partnership with the (RED) brand, co-founded by U2 singer Bono. However, Apple no longer offers any devices in the charitable (PRODUCT)RED color, so the partnership feels less prominent now. The only product still available in (PRODUCT)RED is a single iPhone 14 case.

Last year, Apple said it had raised more than $250 million for (RED) to date.
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As it’s tradition, many indie (and major) app developers take Black Friday and Cyber Monday to offer steep and rare discounts for their apps. Here’s a list of great deals you should check out.

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Black Friday is here, and as part of the event we're tracking great discounts on Apple-related accessories. If you're looking for Apple products, our dedicated post on all the Apple Black Friday deals available now covers every Apple device on sale right now. In this article, we're focusing on accessories for smartphones and computers, as well as a few extras like robot vacuums and more.

Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.

Many of the deals shared below will be found on Amazon, but there are a few other notable sales at sites like Sonos, Sony, Samsung, and others that you'll find in our lists.

Twelve South

Twelve South's big Black Friday sale kicked off this week on Amazon, and you can find the year's best prices on BookArc MacBook stands, wireless charging stations, AirFly, and more. Our pick of the sale is the HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station, which can simultaneously charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, for $59.99, down from $149.99.

MacBook Stands

• BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Black) - $19.99, down from $39.99


• BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (White) - $19.99, down from $39.99


• BookArc Flex MacBook Stand (Chrome) - $19.99, down from $36.58


• Curve Nano MagSafe Stand - $28.99, down from $34.99

Chargers

• HiRise 2 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $39.99, down from $59.99


• PowerBug Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charger - $39.99, down from $49.99


• HiRise 3 Deluxe Wireless Charging Station - $59.99, down from $149.99


• Butterfly 2-in-1 Compact Foldable Wireless Charger - $69.99, down from $99.99

Miscellaneous

• PowerCord 30W USB-C Cable - $19.99, down from $29.99


• AirFly SE - $25.99, down from $39.99


• PlugBug 4-Port Hub - $69.99, down from $119.99

Satechi

• FindAll Keychain with Find My - $20.99, down from $29.99


• FindAll Wallet Card with Find My - $23.99, down from $34.99


• FindAll Luggage Tag with Find My - $30.99, down from $44.99


• FindAll Glasses Case with Find My - $33.59, down from $49.99

Sonos

Sonos is hosting its annual Black Friday sale, and this year you'll find up to 30 percent off the company's most popular devices. This includes the Sonos Ace headphones, Arc Ultra soundbar, Move 2 speaker, and more.



All discounts in this sale have been automatically applied, so you don't need to enter a coupon code in order to see the final sale prices. We've collected all of the deals in the list below, but you can also find a few bundle discounts on sale on the Sonos website.

• Ace Headphones - $279, down from $399


• Arc Ultra Soundbar - $879, down from $1,099


• Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar - $349, down from $499


• Ray Soundbar - $199, down from $219


• Era 100 Speaker - $169, down from $219


• Era 300 Speaker - $379, down from $479


• Roam 2 Portable Speaker - $139, down from $179


• Move 2 Portable Speaker - $399, down from $499


• Sub Mini - $399, down from $499


• Sub 4 - $719, down from $899

Jackery

• Explorer 1000 V2 Portable Power Station - $349.00, down from $499.00


• Explorer 2000 Plus Solar Generator - $1,999.00, down from $4,399.00


• Explorer 2000 Plus Kit - $2,998.00, down from $6,499.00

Ecovacs

• Deebot N30 Omni Robot Vacuum and Mop - $349.99, down from $699.99


• Deebot T30S Pro Robot Vacuum - $399.99, down from $1,099.99


• Deebot T50 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $499.99, down from $699.99


• Deebot X9 Pro Omni Robot Vacuum - $699.99, down from $1,299.99

Sony

Sony is hosting a Black Friday sale with savings on the company's best headphones, speakers, sound bars, TVs, photography equipment, and more.



We've collected a few of the most notable products on sale in the lists below, but be sure to head to Sony's website for the full list of deals. Most devices have an option for free pickup if you live near a Best Buy location that offers local pickup.

You can get Sony's popular WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for $249.99 during this event, down from $399.99. There are also a few earbuds and other noise canceling headphones on sale with notable discounts, all of which have been applied automatically and do not require any coupon codes.

Headphones

• WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones - $39.99 ($30 off)


• WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $99.99 ($80 off)


• ULT WEAR Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $149.99 ($100 off)


• WH-1000XM4 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $189.99 ($160 off)


• WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $249.99 ($150 off)


• WH-1000XM6 Best Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones - $399.99 ($60 off)

Earbuds

• WF-C510 Truly Wireless Earbuds - $49.99 ($20 off)


• WF-C710N Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $79.99 ($50 off)


• WF-1000XM5 The Best Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - $229.99 ($100 off)

TVs

• 43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $419.99 ($80 off)


• 55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)


• 65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)


• 65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($500 off)


• 65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,299.99 ($1,000 off)

Anker

Highlights of Anker's Black Friday sale on Amazon include the 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank for $29.99 ($19 off) and the popular 60,000mAh Power Station with Smart Digital Display and Retractable Light for $79.98, down from $149.99.

• Nano USB-C 30W Foldable Charger - $11.19, down from $19.99


• 10,000 mAh Magnetic Power Bank - $29.99, down from $49.99


• Soundcore V40i Open-Ear Headphones - $39.99, down from $79.99


• MagGo UFO 3-in-1 Charger - $57.49, down from $89.99


• 10,000 mAh MagGo Qi2 Power Bank - $54.99, down from $89.99


• 140W 4-Port USB-C Charger - $59.99, down from $99.99


• Power Station with Lantern - $79.98, down from $149.99

Beats

Amazon this week is discounting a collection of Beats headphones and speakers, including a low price on the Powerbeats Pro 2. You can get this new 2025 model for $199.95 in four colors, down from $249.99. This deal on the Powerbeats Pro 2 is being matched at Best Buy, along with a few other Beats deals.



This sale also includes major discounts on products like the Beats Pill, which has hit $99.95 on Amazon, down from $149.95. This discount is available in five colors of the Bluetooth speaker.

Additionally, Amazon has the Beats Studio Buds+ for $149.95, down from $169.95. These have up to 9 hours of playback (up to 36 hours with charging case), USB-C, active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and an IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance.

You'll also find a few steep discounts on over-ear headphones, like the Beats Studio Pro at $169.95, down from $349.99. This is another all-time low price on this pair of Beats headphones.

• Beats Studio Buds+ - $149.95, down from $169.95


• Beats Pill - $99.95, down from $149.95


• Beats Solo 4 - $129.99, down from $199.95


• Beats Studio Pro - $169.95, down from $349.99


• Powerbeats Pro 2 - $199.95, down from $249.99

Samsung

Samsung kicked off a sitewide Black Friday sale this week. This includes sales on monitors, storage accessories, TVs, Galaxy smartphones, home appliances, and more.



Highlights from this event include quite a few models of The Frame TV on sale, including a new all-time low price on The Frame Pro models. You can get the 2025 65-inch The Frame TV for $1,199.99 ($600 off), as well as The Frame Pro for $1,999.00 ($1,200 off).

Other deals include savings on monitors like the 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 for $389.99 ($310 off), the 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Gaming Monitor for $899.99 ($900 off), and more. We're also tracking big markdowns on home appliances including refrigerators and washer/dryers, and a few Galaxy device discounts.

Samsung's new Galaxy XR headset also has a few notable offers during this event, including up to $1,140 in savings with the Explorer Pack. This features various content at no extra cost with the purchase of the Galaxy XR, like one year of YouTube Premium, one year of Google AI Pro, and more.

If you purchase the Galaxy XR alongside other Galaxy products, there are also a few bundle offers during the early Black Friday sale. You can get 70 percent off Galaxy Buds3, 44 percent off Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and 25 percent off Galaxy Watch8 Classic when bundled with the headset.

TVs

• The Frame (2025 Models) - Save up to $600


• The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99


• 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99


• 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,799.99, down from $2,699.99


• 77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99


• 75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,799.99, down from $3,299.99

Monitors and Storage

• 32-inch Smart Monitor M8 - $389.99, down from $699.99


• 40-inch Odyssey G7 G75F Curved Monitor - $749.99, down from $1,199.99


• 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Monitor - $979.99, down from $1,599.99


• 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 Monitor - $899.99, down from $1,799.99


• 55-inch Odyssey Ark Gaming Monitor - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99

Appliances

• Bespoke Smart Dishwasher - $999.00, down from $1,399.00


• Large Capacity Side-by-Side Fridge - $1,099.00, down from $1,666.00


• 4-Door French Door Fridge - $1,699.00, down from $2,999.00


• Bespoke All-in-One Combo Washer/Dryer - $1,999.00, down from $3,299.00


• Mega Capacity 3-Door French Door Fridge - $2,399.00, down from $3,499.00


• Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $2,050.00, down from $4,099.00


• Bespoke 4-Door Flex Fridge - $3,299.00, down from $4,999.00

Galaxy Products

• Galaxy XR - Save up to $1,140 with the Explorer Pack


• Galaxy S25 Ultra - Save up to $480 in instant trade-in credit


• Galaxy Z Fold7 - Save up to $1,000


• Galaxy Ring - Get up to $150 trade-in credit


• Galaxy Watch Ultra - Save up to $250


• Galaxy Watch 7 - Save up to $150


• Galaxy Buds3 Pro - Save $40

TVs

Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are abundant, with most sales focusing on Smart Fire TV models with big discounts. You'll find brands like Insignia, Hisense, and Panasonic at solid low prices this season.

• 50-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $169.99, down from $299.99


• 55-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $239.99, down from $429.99


• 65-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $349.99, down from $549.99


• 75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $896.99, down from $1,096.99


• 65-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,499.00


• 85-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $3,798.00, down from $4,799.00

Video Games

• Elgato Stream Deck MK.2 - $109.99, down from $149.99


• PlayStation Portal - $179.00, down from $199.99


• PlayStation 5 (Slim) - $449.99, down from $549.99


• PlayStation DualSense Controller - $54.99, down from $74.99


• PlayStation DualSense Edge - $169.00, down from $199.99


• Meta Quest 3S - $249.99, down from $299.99


• PlayStation VR2 Horizon Bundle - $299.00, down from $399.99

We're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.

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One of the best items to shop for every Black Friday season is a TV set, and this year is no different, with hundreds of deals on TVs across numerous retailers. Below we're highlighting some of the best TV deals you can find right now at Sony, Samsung, and more.

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One of the overall best early Black Friday TV deals is on the 75-inch Frame Pro at Samsung, available for $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99. You'll also find the 65-inch and 85-inch models on sale this week, plus the non-Pro 2025 models for up to $600 off, all of which are all-time low prices.

Amazon

Amazon's Black Friday TV deals are abundant, with most sales focusing on Smart Fire TV models with big discounts. You'll find brands like Insignia, Hisense, and Panasonic at solid low prices this season.

• 50-inch Insignia LED 4K Smart Fire TV - $169.99, down from $299.99


• 55-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $239.99, down from $429.99


• 65-inch Hisense QLED 4K Smart Fire TV - $349.99, down from $549.99


• 70-inch Panasonic Smart Fire TV - $399.99, down from $629.99


• 75-inch LG Mini LED 4K Smart TV - $896.99, down from $1,096.99


• 65-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,499.00


• 85-inch Sony Bravia Mini LED 4K Smart Google TV - $3,798.00, down from $4,799.00

Sony

The TV deals at Sony are focused entirely on the company's Bravia line of Smart Google TVs, with up to $1,000 off select models.

• 43-inch Bravia LED 4K HDR Google TV - $419.99 ($80 off)


• 55-inch Bravia OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)


• 65-inch Bravia Mini LED 4K HDR Google TV - $999.99 ($500 off)


• 65-inch Bravia 4K HDR Google TV - $1,499.99 ($500 off)


• 65-inch Bravia II QD-OLED 4K HDR Google TV - $2,299.99 ($1,000 off)

Samsung

Samsung's discount across The Frame TV lineup is one of this Black Friday's best TV deals. You'll find as much as $1,200 off the latest 2025 models of The Frame and The Frame Pro, plus sales on Samsung's OLED/QLED sets.

• The Frame (2025 Models) - Save up to $600


• The Frame Pro - $1,999.99, down from $3,199.99


• 65-inch OLED S90C TV - $1,699.99, down from $2,699.99


• 65-inch Neo QLED 4K TV - $1,399.99, down from $2,699.99


• 77-inch OLED S90F TV - $1,999.99, down from $3,499.99


• 75-inch Neo QLED QN90D TV - $1,499.99, down from $3,299.99

Walmart

• 55-inch Samsung QLED 4K Smart TV - $348.00, down from $499.99


• 75-inch Hisense QLED 4K Roku Smart TV - $378.00, down from $499.00


• 98-inch TCL 4K QLED Google TV - $998.00, down from $1,798.00


• 65-inch LG 4K OLED Smart TV - $1,246.99, down from $2,499.99

Best Buy

• 65-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $329.99 ($140 off)


• 75-inch Insignia QLED Smart Fire TV - $399.99 ($250 off)


• 75-inch Samsung 4K Smart TV - $579.99 ($120 off)


• 55-inch TCL 4K Smart TV - $599.99 ($700 off)


• 86-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $699.99 ($400 off)


• 65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99 ($600 off)

Target

• 32-inch Vizio LED Smart TV - $99.99, down from $119.99


• 43-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $229.99, down from $279.99


• 55-inch TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $279.99, down from $449.99


• TCL 4K HDR QLED Smart Google TV - $379.99, down from $549.99


• 65-inch LG 4K Smart TV - $379.99, down from $479.99


• 65-inch Samsung The Frame 4K Smart TV - $1,199.99, down from $1,699.99

You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.

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Cellular carriers have always offered big savings on the newest iPhone models during the holidays, and Black Friday 2025 sales have kicked off at AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and more. Right now we're tracking notable offers on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air. For even more savings, keep an eye on older models during the holiday shopping season.

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AT&T

• iPhone 17: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in


• iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in


• iPhone Air: Up to $700 off with eligible trade-in


• iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in

Starting with AT&T, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro at no cost with eligible trade-in, and the iPhone Air for up to $700 off with eligible trade-in. Finally, the iPhone 17 Pro Max will be available at up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in.



If you switch to AT&T from a different carrier, AT&T will pay off your phone balance at up to $800 off per line. AT&T also has the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 available with an offer. If you buy one, you can get $300 off the second.

Verizon

• iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with new line on Unlimited Ultimate


• iPhone 17: No cost with new line on MyPlan


• iPhone Accessories: Save on iPhone accessories

New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro at no cost this Black Friday season. For the iPhone 17, no trade-in is required but you must add a new line to Verizon's MyPlan.



In terms of watches, Verizon is offering the new Apple Watch SE 3 at no cost when you trade-in your old device on select Unlimited plans.

T-Mobile

• iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro: No cost with eligible trade-in


• iPhone Air: No cost with eligible trade-in


• iPhone 17 Pro Max: Up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in

T-Mobile's offers are nearly identical to AT&T's. You can get the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro at no cost when you trade in an old device and purchase the new device on an eligible unlimited plan. Otherwise, you can get the iPhone 17 Pro Max for up to $1,100 off with eligible trade-in on unlimited plans.



For Apple Watches at T-Mobile, you can get the Apple Watch SE 3 for $99.00 when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans. If you plan on buying two models, you can get up to $300 off the second when adding a new watch line on select Unlimited plans.

Visible

Visible is offering 50 percent off its Visible+ Pro plan this season, with the code BLACKFRIDAY50 at checkout. After entering this deal, you can get the plan for $225/year, down from $450/year.



For Apple specific offers, if you purchase any iPhone this holiday season, you can get the 40mm Apple Watch SE at no cost. To get this deal, you will need to be a new Visible member joining on the Visible+ Pro annual plan and purchase any new iPhone, then enter the code APPLEWATCH at checkout.

You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of all of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.

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The EU has begun looking into whether Apple Maps and Apple Ads should be designated as "gatekeepers" and subject to greater regulation (via Reuters).


The App Store, iOS, and Safari were classified as gatekeepers two years ago, triggering strict requirements in the EU such as support for alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment options. Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), any platform with more than 45 million monthly active EU users and a market valuation above €75 billion is presumed to be a gatekeeper, subject to obligations designed to curb self-preferencing and increase interoperability.

The European Commission has now confirmed that ‌Apple Maps‌ and Apple Ads satisfy the user-base thresholds that mandate a review. Regulators now have 45 working days to decide whether either service should formally join Apple's existing list of designated platforms. If confirmed, Apple would then have six months to bring each service into full DMA compliance.

Apple has apparently already submitted formal rebuttals arguing that the criteria should not apply. The company argues that Apple Ads represents only a "minimal share" of the EU online advertising market, especially compared to dominant players such as Google, Meta, TikTok, Microsoft, and X. Apple also insists that its advertising business neither relies on cross-service data privileges nor exerts the level of market influence implied by the DMA thresholds.

The company is making similar arguments regarding ‌Apple Maps‌, claiming that the service has "very limited usage" in the EU relative to Google Maps and Waze. Apple says Maps does not provide the kind of "critical intermediation functionality" that would allow it to act as a dominant gateway between businesses and consumers.

A gatekeeper designation for Apple Ads could have significant consequences. Compliance may require Apple to loosen restrictions introduced under App Tracking Transparency, provide interoperability for third-party ad networks, or eliminate any perceived self-preferencing advantages.

For Maps, it is unclear what specific operational changes the DMA might require, but obligations could include expanded third-party access or reducing any privileged integrations within the system. iOS 18.4 already enabled the ability to change the default maps app from ‌Apple Maps‌ to alternatives like Google Maps or Waze in the EU.
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Black Friday deals have been running for most of November so you're probably tired of reading about them, but now it's actually Black Friday and some of the season's best deals are available for a limited time.


We've rounded up all of the smart home deals available on HomeKit devices and some non-HomeKit products that integrate well into an Apple ecosystem. This is a broad category, and we've got everything from lights and bird feeders to smart vacuums and air purifiers.

Lights

Philips Hue

There are notable discounts on Philips Hue lights, with up to 50 percent off. Some of these lights are rarely on sale, which makes the offerings worth checking out. We've listed the best deals, but make sure to check out the Philips Hue site for more. Some of the discounts are also available from Amazon, and there's also an on-site deal for a 30 percent discount when buying two or more products that aren't part of other sales, like landscape lighting.

• 60W A19 3-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $70, down from $110


• 3 BR30 Bulbs - $89.97, down from $179.97


• 75W White 4-Pack Hue White and Color Ambiance - $130, down from $198


• Festavia Permanent Outdoor Lights - $419, down from $599.99


• Hue Signe Floor Lamp - $239, down from $263


• Hue Play Sync Box 8k - $288.74, down from $384.99


• 250 LED Festavia String Lights - $145.19, down from $241.99


• 500 LED Festavia String Lights - $237.60, down from $396


• Philips Hue Calla Outdoor Pathway - $87, down from $143


• 75-inch Gradient Lightstrip - $151.80, down from $329.99


• Hue Go Table Lamp - $96.79, down from $175.99


• Hue Bloom Smart Table Lamp - $65, down from $88


• Philips Hue Indoor Light Strip - $47, down from $77

Govee

Govee has a bunch of its Matter-enabled products available at a discount.

• Govee Smart Table Lamp 2 - $54, down from $80


• Govee Floor Lamp 2 - $100, down from $165


• Govee Hexa Light Panels - $90, down from $180


• Govee LED Neon Rope Light - $100, down from $160


• Govee Mini Light Panels - $100, down from $150


• 100 ft Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights - $200, down from $330


• Govee Sparkle String Lights - $85, down from $150


• Govee E12 Smart Light Bulbs 4-Pack - $30, down from $450


• Govee Star Projector Lights - $70, down from $100

Nanoleaf

Nanoleaf is discounting most of its product lineup, with some steep cuts on permanent lights.

• 50 ft Nanoleaf Permanent Outdoor Lights - $60, down from $160


• 100 ft Nanoleaf Permanent Outdoor Lights - $118, down from $248


• Nanoleaf Smart Floor Lamp - $79, down from $120


• Nanoleaf Smart String Lights (300 LED) - $75, down from $150


• Nanoleaf LED Mask - $150, down from $250


• Nanoleaf Essentials Bulbs 4-Pack - $38, down from $50


• Nanoleaf LED Shapes Wall Lights - $127.50, down from $150


• Nanoleaf Triangles Wall Lights - $144, down from $190


• Nanoleaf Pegboard Desk Dock - $48, down from $60

Eve

• Eve Flare - $80, down from $110


• Eve Light Strip - $30, down from $55

Smart Plugs, Dimmers, and Switches

Plugs

• Tapo Matter Smart Plug Mini 3-Pack - $19, down from $31


• Kasa Matter Smart Plug 4-Pack - $38, down from $70


• TP-Link Tapo Matter Outdoor Smart Plug - $20, down from $30


• Eve Energy Outlet - $44, down from $55

Switches

• Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Switch Kit - $100, down from $125


• Lutron Diva Smart Dimmer Kit Deluxe - $159.41, down from $199.15


• Lutron Caseta Dimmer Switch Kit, 2-Pack - $171.95, down from $214.95


• Lutron Smart Dimmer Light Switch - $59.46, down from $74.20


• Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Switch Kit - $151, down from $189.90


• Lutron Smart Light Switch 6-Pack - $356.70, down from $419.70


• Kasa Matter Smart Dimmer Switch - $57, down from $75

Smart Locks

• Aqara Smart Lock U100 - $120, down from $190


• Aqara Smart Lock U300 - $150, down from $230


• Aqara Smart Lock U50 - $90, down from $150


• Level Lock With Matter - $200, down from $250


• Schlage Encode Plus Smart Wi-Fi Lock - $250, down from $330


• Yale Assure Lock 2 - $200, down from $300

Cameras

• Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro - $120, down from $180


• Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 - $95, down from $130


• Aqara Camera Protect Kit Y100 - $90, down from $140


• Aqara Camera Hub Indoor G2H Pro - $55, down from $70


• Aqara G100 - $30, down from $35


• EufyCam 2C Pro - $70, down from $150


• EufyCam 2C 2-Cam Kit - $120, down from $200

Sensors

• Eve Door and Window, 3-Pack - $84.50, down from $130


• Eve Water Guard - $80, down from $110


• Aqara Water Leak Sensor 3-Pack - $37, down from $65


• Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor - $16, down from $21


• Ecobee Smart Sensor 2-Pack - $80, down from $100

Vacuums

Ecovacs is offering significant discounts on its Matter-enabled robot vacuums that connected to HomeKit.

• X9 Pro Omni - $699.99, down from $1,299.99


• X11 Omnicyclone - $999.999, down from $1,499.99

Eufy also has several robot vacuums that are available at a deep discount. The E28 is Matter-compatible, while the others are not.

• Eufy Robot Vacuum E28 - $700, down from $1,400


• Eufy Robot Vacuum S1 Pro - $700, down from $1,500


• Eufy Robot Vacuum e25 - $600, down from $1,300

SwitchBot

• SwitchBot K11+ Vacuum and Mop - $192, down from $400


• SwitchBot S20 Robot Vacuum - $340, down from $560

Bird Feeders

Bird feeders like the Bird Buddy make an excellent gift.

• Bird Buddy Lite - $99, down from $198


• Bird Buddy Pro Solar - $149, down from $249


• Nature Station - $249, down from $249


• Birdfy Solar Smart Bird Feeder - $119, down from $200


• Birdfy Smart Bird Feeder - $100, down from $120


• Birdfy Metal Bird Feeder - $160, down from $250

Miscellaneous

• SwitchBot Matter Air Purifier - $90, down from $130


• Meross Smart Garage Door Opener Remote - $40, down from $60


• Airversa HomeKit Air Purifier - $102, down from $120


• Ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced - $150, down from $200


• Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium - $220, down from $260

More Deals

For more Black Friday discounts on Apple devices, make sure to check out our Black Friday roundup.
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Black Friday has a few lowest-ever prices on Apple's most popular Macs, including the M4 MacBook Air and brand new M5 MacBook Pro.

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MacBook Pro

Amazon has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,349.00, down from $1,599.00. This is the 10-Core model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD in Space Black, and it's a new all-time low price on the M5 MacBook Pro.

MacBook Air

Amazon is hosting best-ever prices across the entire M4 MacBook Air lineup for Black Friday. In total, you'll find $250 off every M4 MacBook Air notebook right now on Amazon, with both 13-inch and 15-inch models on sale.

Starting with the 13-inch models, Amazon has $250 off all three configurations of this notebook. Prices start at $749.00 for the 256GB model, then rise to $949.00 for the 16GB/512GB model and $1,149.00 for the 24GB/512GB model. Every deal represents an all-time low price on the M4 MacBook Air.





Moving to the larger display models, Amazon has both 512GB versions of the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air on sale this week, as well as the 256GB model. The 16GB/512GB model is available for $1,149.00 and the 24GB/512GB model is on sale for $1,349.00. Across the board, these are all record low prices on the 15-inch M4 MacBook Air.

Mac Mini

Amazon is taking $120 off the 256GB model of the M4 Mac mini in Black Friday deals, as well as $130 off 512GB models.

M4 iMac

Amazon has $150 off a few of Apple's M4 iMac, with prices starting at $1,149.00 for the entry-level model with 8-core, 16GB RAM, and 256GB.




You can find all the Apple Black Friday Deals currently available in our dedicated post. For everything else, we're keeping track of the season's best Apple-related deals in our Black Friday roundup, so be sure to check back throughout the month for an updated list of all the most notable discounts you'll find for Black Friday 2025.

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