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.
Apple is fully embracing USB-C with just about all of its latest devices and accessories, and Anker’s new Prime 240W charger has been the perfect power station to ease the transition. With dynamic power allocation and a dedicated 140W USB-C port, this is perfect for the new M3 MacBooks, iPhone 15, and any other gear you can throw at it.
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Halloween is ushering in some frighteningly good deals, with a new all-time low on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro taking the spotlight. It’s now $199 off, and comes joined by the refreshed USB-C AirPods Pro 2 at $190. And following the Scary Fast event last night, you can also now pre-order the new M3 MacBook Pros from $1,599. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Update: Now available for pre-order ahead of shipping in December.
Belkin is launching its newest MagSafe charger. Refreshing its 2-in-1 form-factor with an even more fun and quite frankly elegant design, the new BoostCharge Pro debuts with all the bells and whistles like 15W MagSafe and Apple Watch fast charging.
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The new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 have been shipping through the fall so far, delivering the latest fitness experiences for those in the iPhone ecosystem. If you’re looking to mix up the look of your new wearable or just refresh an aging wearable with some new styles, below you’ll find our favorite and the best Apple Watch band recommendations, starting at just $10.
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A fresh batch of deals are now live to start the week and lead up to Apple’s Scary Fast event tonight. You can go Carbon Neutral with the new Apple Watch SE 2 starting at $219, while the refreshed USB-C AirPods Pro 2 are down to $200. Plus, you can bring iMac vibes to your iPad Pro with elago’s magnetic aluminum stand at $94. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Twelve South launched a new mount earlier in the month that looked to solve one of the biggest issues with having a collection of Apple Watch bands – the fact that you have to keep them organized. I’ve been testing out the new TimePorter Wall Mount and really have to hand it to Twelve South for finally making it easy to tidy up my wardrobe of Watch bands.
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The weekend is here, and so is a $300 discount on Apple’s 15-inch M2 MacBook Air. This is a new all-time low, and comes joined by a match of the best price ever on the 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pro at $149 off. And as a fitting add-on, the first discount in months is now live on Apple Pencil 2 at $89. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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I have a new favorite iPhone 15 charger – at least when it comes to a portable solution. Anker’s new Nano Power Bank is as compact as they come, and now is even more versatile with the adoption of USB-C.
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An all-time low has returned to Apple’s new HomePod 2 at $280. It’s joined by a collection of discounts on Anker’s latest Prime USB-C GaN chargers and power banks, all of which start from $45. Then there’s the original Apple Watch Ultra at just $629 if you act fast. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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If you’ve been waiting for true clearance pricing on the original Apple Watch Ultra, just the discount has arrived today. It now drops by $140 down to $659 and comes joined by Apple’s Magic Keyboard for 11-inch M2 iPad Pro hitting $250. Plus, ZAGG’s sitewide Halloween sale takes 30% off Apple gear including its all-new 3-in-1 charger with telescoping 15W MagSafe stand. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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A collection of official 45mm Apple Watch Sport Bands are on sale and headlining the best discounts today starting from $40. It comes joined by the best price to date on Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air at $899, as well as a chance to save on iPad Air 5 at $99 off – after all, new iPads aren’t coming until March. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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If you’re not sold on Apple Watch Ultra 2, you can now save $104 on the original. Last year’s Apple Watch Ultra is now down to a new low of $695 and is joined by the best prices yet on the just-released official iPhone 15 MagSafe cases from $25. You can also save $300 on Samsung’s new 27-inch ViewFinity S9 5K Thunderbolt 4 monitor. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Not enough chargers these days have cords that give you a little extra slack away from the wall outlet. But Anker’s new Nano 67W Charging Station does, and that’s why it has earned itself a spot on my bedside table as the perfect nightstand charing solution.
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Satechi is now launching a new iPad Pro companion with its first-ever case for Apple’s latest tablet. Applying the same vegan-leather we’ve seen from other recent debuts into the brand’s stable, the new magnetic case protects your iPad Pro while maintaining support for companion accessories like Apple’s Magic Keyboard.
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If you want to try Apple’s FineWoven MagSafe Wallet for yourself, it’s on sale for $53 right now as we head into the weekend. It comes joined by discount on Apple Watch Series 9 steel styles at $60 off, as well as a new all-time low on Razer’s Kishi V2 iPhone Lightning gamepad grip at $54. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Apple’s 13-inch M2 MacBook Air now down to $929, headlining all of today’s best deals. It comes joined by some lower prices on Apple’s Magic Keyboards with numeric keypads – including the Touch ID model – now starting from $96. Plus, the markdowns we tracked earlier in the week on Apple’s official iPhone 15/Plus silicone MagSafe cases have dropped even lower starting at $38. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Nanoleaf today is launching a pair of new smart lights. Offering some of the more unique form factors we’ve seen from any smart home brand, the new Umbra Smart Lamp series from Nanoleaf boasts full-color lighting alongside Matter support.
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mophie is now launching its latest iPhone 15 accesory. The new snap+ juice pack mini with stand features a 5,000mAh internal battery can can top off your smartphone with a MagSafe-ready design that’s more compact than the company’s previous releases.
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The first discount this fall is now live on Apple’s 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro at $200 off. We’re also tracking a rare offer on the original Sonos Move that takes $100 off to join these iPhone 15-ready Anker MagGo MagSafe power banks from $22. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Earlier this summer, ZAGG launched its new Pro Stylus 2 for iPad. I’ve been using it for the past few months as my iPad Pro companion of choice, but today’s reveal from Apple with a new and more affordable Apple Pencil has me even more ready to share thoughts about how good the experience is.
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Twelve South today is out with a new accessory for showing off your collection of Apple Watch bands. The new Twelve South TimePorter organizes your bands with a sleek white build that’s complemented by chrome accenting.
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Some of the first discounts are now live on Apple’s official iPhone 15/Plus silicone MagSafe cases, now dropping to new all-time lows from $42. You can also save $70 on the original Apple Watch Ultra if you’re not sold on the Ultra 2, with Belkin’s BoostCharge Pro power bank ready to refuel either one thanks to Apple Watch fast charging support at $90. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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Nomad just launched a pair of new USB-C chargers – taking a far more slimmed-down approach than most of what you’ll find elsewhere on the market. I had the chance to put them to the test over a long weekend of travel, which has earned both of the 35W and 65W chargers the title of being my new favorite wall adapters out there.
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The second-best prices are here on Apple’s latest 12.9-inch M2 iPad Pros. Now starting from $1,024, the savings are arrive right before Apple could launch a new Apple Pencil 3 with interchangeable tips. It’s joined by Apple’s AirPods 3 now on sale from $120, as well as its official 20W USB-C charger, which is perfect for iPhone 15 at $13. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
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