As the announcements of the many Fourth of July sales slide into your inbox, we’ll bet you’re keeping an eye out for one brand in particular: Apple.
Whether you’re a longtime Apple loyalist or are just now crossing over from the other side, you’ll find what you’re looking for at an unbeatable price, from tiny-but-mighty AirPods to a big-screen MacBook. Apple has gadgets for everyone from college students to busy moms, world travelers to small business owners.
This holiday weekend, skip the Apple store (it's too nice out!) and get what you need/want/dream of at amazing prices from the comfort of home.
We sorted through all the Independence Day options to assemble the best Apple sales for you. Happy shopping...and happy birthday America!
If you're looking for a laptop with super fast processing speed, large memory capabilities (1 TB) and rapid performance, feast your eyes on the MacBook Pro. It's not cheap, but this is the best price you're likely to find it, and the powerful machine gives you the ability to juggle dozens of simultaneously running programs with ease.
We're not the only ones hooked. This Amazon reviewer sums it up nicely: "It's the best MacBook Pro ever — for a lot of reasons."
This slim, powerful tablet offers 64GB of storage, making it ideal for balancing several needs — from music to photo storage, gaming to streaming. Its camera has been hailed as game-changing and has won deep admiration for its Center Stage tracking feature, which follows the subject of a video call as they move to keep them in the frame. As one enthusiastic fan wrote, “I can tell you the front-facing camera upgrade is amazing, from the 1mp to 12mp you can notice a huge difference. And how the camera tracks you or you with your partner is a great feature we love!”
2022 Apple iPad Air (10.9 inch), $559 (down from $599), amazon.com
2021 Apple iPad Pro (11 inch), $699 (down from $799), amazon.com
2021 Apple iPad Mini, $460 (down from $499), amazon.com
This is close to the lowest price we’ve ever seen for the Pro version of Apple’s beloved AirPods, which makes this a deal well worth jumping on. There are plenty of reasons why these tiny dynamos have such a loyal following, including their extraordinary noise-canceling abilities, transparency mode (so you don’t miss anything important), customizable and comfortable fit, and the ability to pause your music to take a call or have a chat without missing a beat.
Apple AirPods Pro, $200 (down from $249), amazon.com
Apple AirPods (2nd generation), $120 (down from $159), amazon.com
Apple AirPods True Wireless Bluetooth Headphones (3rd generation), $170 (down from $180), target.com
Apple AirPods Max, $480 (down from $549), amazon.com
Customers rave about the length of the battery life, the watch’s seamless integration with the iPhone, the helpfulness of the alarm settings, and, as in this review, the convenience of remaining hands-free: “Love that I can communicate using my watch instead of holding the phone,” wrote the happy reviewer.
Apple Watch SE [40mm, GPS], $230 (down from $279), amazon.com
Apple Watch Series 7 [41mm, GPS], $329 (down from $399), amazon.com
Apple Watch Gen 6 Series 6 Cell [44mm], $400 (down from $600), walmart.com
While external chargers are nothing new, you may not be well versed in the joys of the Apple brand battery pack. The specially placed batteries stick the battery to the back of your phone and the lack of on-off buttons means it works as soon as it hits your device. The slim design won't add bulk to your device, plus it doesn't interfere with credit cards or key fobs. You can also track your charge level from the lock screen.
Apple MagSafe Charger, $36 (down from $39), amazon.com
2021 Apple TV 4K Streaming Player, $170 (down from $179), amazon.com
The Solo3 features the Apple W1 chip (which allows it to pair with media sources and accessories more seamlessly), as well as compatibility with iOS and Android devices. As for the battery life — three hours of play after only five minutes of charging is hard to compete with. Plus, with colors including rose gold, black and a vibrant cherry red, you’re sure to find a pair that suits your style.
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds, $200 (down from $250), amazon.com
Powerbeats Pro Totally Wireless Earphones, $200 (down from $250), walmart.com
Beats Studio3 Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones, $211 (down from $350), amazon.com
Beats Studio Buds, $115 (down from $150), walmart.com
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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