Well, that was quite a ride! Prime Day is officially over, and we are slowly backing away from this live hub... but the deals keep coming!
Because the majority of Apple deals we covered this week were not official Prime Day deals – that is, you didn't need a Prime account to get them – a lot of them are still live, and still very much worth your attention. That includes record low prices on the newest iPad, down from $349 to $299.99 at Amazon.
It's also worth mentioning that deals for October's Amazon Prime Day (not yet confirmed, but likely) are never as good as the summer sale event, so if you're determined to get a good deal we advise that you get it now and don't hold out for too long to avoid disappointment.
See below for quick links to the best Prime Day Apple deals still running in the US and the UK, and scroll down further for more details on the best deals and then regular updates, including analysis, price comparisons and updates on the best Prime Day Apple deals.
iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, 2024): $1,299 $1,198 at Amazon
Save $101: This is the best deal we've seen yet on the supremely powerful new M4-chipped iPad Pro, which was only released in May. Amazon also has $101 off the 11-inch model, now $898.
iPad Air 11-inch (M1, 2022): $599 $399 at Best Buy
Save $200: This is the best price on record for the 2022 iPad Air. There's also $250 off the higher capacity 256GB configuration. If you want the newer M2 model, the best offer around is $50 off at amazon.
iPad (10th Gen, 64GB): $349 $299 at Amazon Save $30: The newest iPad has a record-breaking discount off in both the 64GB and 256GB configurations. We gave it 4 stars out of five in our review.
iPad (9th Gen, 64GB): $329 $249 at Amazon Save $80: If you're looking for a basic but high quality tablet for browsing and streaming, you can't go wrong with the classic 2021 iPad 9. It's regularly on offer, but this saving matches the lowest price on record, which we've only seen twice before.
MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024): $1,099 $849 at Amazon Save $250: This $250 discount is the absolute best price I've seen on the 8GB RAM / 256GB SSD model of the latest MacBook Air. There are discounts of at least $200 on every configuration (click the box to apply the coupon for the full saving).
MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024): $1,299 $1,049 at Amazon Save $250: Amazon also has a record low price on the larger MacBook Air, now starting from $1,049 if you apply the coupon before checkout. Again, a fantastic price for a laptop that was only released in March. This price is for the 8GB configuration, but you can get the same discount on 16GB options.
MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max, 2023): $3,499 $2,799 at Amazon
Save $700: This is by far the largest discount I've seen on any configuration of Apple's latest MacBook Pro. This is a high-spec configuration and will be overkill for many users, but for anyone doing video or 3D work, the high unified memory will be welcome. Check the box for the full discount. Lower-spec options have sold out at Amazon, but Best Buy has $500 off several configurations.
MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro, 2023, 1TB): $2,499 $1,929 at Amazon Save $570: This is a substantial saving on a high-specced 2023 Pro, which comes with the M2 Pro chip with a 12‑core CPU and 19‑core GPU, 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
Apple AirPods Max: $549 $394.99 at Amazon (PDD)
Save $155: This is the best price on record for Apple's fantastic over-ear noise cancelling headphones. I've got a pair of these, and they're worth the price - especially this price.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: $249 $168 at Amazon (PDD)
Save $82: We regularly see the latest version of Apple's super noise-cancelling in-ear headphones reduced to $200, but this deal is more and the lowest price yet for these top-rated accessories, now with USB-C charging. For Prime members only.
Apple AirPods 2: $129 $69 at Amazon (PDD)
Save $60: Amazon has 47% off the classic Apple standard AirPods (2nd-Gen), taking the price down to a very reasonable $69. As we've seen them at $99 for many months, this is another small but nice discount. For Prime members only.
Apple Watch Ultra 2: $799 $699 at Amazon
Save $100: This deal betters last year's best deal on the ultimate Apple Watch, and is the current record low price. This is the Ultra, and comes with GPS and cellular as standard, and bringing it down to the lower end of $700 is a welcome change.
Apple Watch Series 9: $399 $279 at Amazon (PDD)
Save $120: There are discounts across various configurations of the latest Apple Watch, most of them the best prices we've seen. Best Buy is running the same deal in many cases.
Apple Watch SE (Gen 2): $249 $169.99 at Amazon (PDD)
Save up to $80: Apple's most affordable Apple Watch just got... even more affordable! It's at an all-time low price in this Prime-exclusive deal. We really like the SE, as our 4.5 star review explains.
Although Amazon Prime Day starts tomorrow, and covers the whole of Tuesday and Wednesday, we've noticed a raft of fantastic Apple deals – enough to put together this live hub. We'll be reporting on all the latest Apple deals, whether that's on the brand new iPad Pro, or the still-excellent MacBook Pro (M2 Pro).
We love the quality products that Apple offers creatives, so we're keen to find out the best prices on the best products that we've had personal experience using.
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And to kick off the deals, I've just noticed that currently the second generation Apple Pencil is at the same discounted price as the first generation – it's down to $79. That's nearly half price!
Now, just in case you were wondering which of the Pencils to get... just get the second generation model. It's more ergonomic, and is compatible with more recent iPads. Check out our handy Apple Pencil 1 vs 2 article for more on that.
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One of my favourite pre-Prime Day Apple deals right now is on the M2 Pro chipped MacBook Pro. Let's be clear – it's not for everyone. In fact, it's only for a small number of people who work with demanding software. But if you are a video editor or 3D developer, the M2 Pro MacBook is a stunning laptop that can cover pretty much any workload.
Yes, the M3 Pro and M3 Max is slightly more powerful, but as I've previously noted, Apple reduced the memory bandwidth of the M3 Pro compared to this M2 Pro. It also has two less performance cores than the M2 Pro! Long story short, I prefer the M2 Pro chipped MacBook Pro to the most recent M3 Pro lappy... and right now you can get a great deal on a decent iteration of it over at Amazon. It's down from $2,499 to $1,885, saving you $600.
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If you've bagged yourself an iPad recently, and you're looking for keyboard options, the Magic Keyboard is not the only way to go.
I recently got a Fusion Keyboard in from Mǒkibo, and it's pretty cool. It's a lot lighter than the Magic Keyboard (which I also have), but it has one feature that the Apple option does not – the keyboard is also a trackpad!
So you can use the keyboard as usual, and then when you drag your fingers across the surface of the keys, you control the cursor. I've had a lot of fun with it, and though I'm not going to get rid of my Magic Keyboard any time soon, it's definitely a cheaper, lighter option. And when I say cheaper, I really mean it!
The Apple AirPods Max are without doubt the best headphones I've ever used... but would I spend $449 on them today?
The answer is, if I could afford it, absolutely yes. I've had them since they were released on December 15, 2020, and they're as crystal clear today as they were then, the active noise cancellation is just as impressive, and I still think they look great.
I am of course not including the absolutely mental 'case' that they came with. I got rid of mine, and replaced it with a green leather Woolnut case that houses the headphones securely, with a couple wire bands for good measure. It's currently going for $139 over at Amazon
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Not all the deals I'm seeing are for super expensive laptops and over-priced-yet-awesome headphones.
If you loose as many of these things as I do, this is a fantastic deal!
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iPad are pretty great, because there's such a range to them. The recent iPad Pro, with its frankly silly M4 chip, is ideal for digital artists that want to take their art outside, on the move. But I love the standard iPad. I love having something that simply shows a great picture, and loads up content nice and fast.
I also like to have a house tab that can swap hands, get used in the kitchen, ie can handle some serious wear and tear. That's why I'm a fan of the absolute cheapest iPad option, that still offers quality features.
The MacBook Pro M2 Pro is not the latest MacBook any more, but a lot of people confidently claim it's still the best one (our reviewer certainly loved it). The M2 Pro chip balances comfortably on the tightrope between performance and (fairly reasonable) price, fast enough to handle professional Final Cut Pro rendering but doesn't require a second mortgage like its bigger Max-chipped sibling.
And now it's hit the lowest price I've ever seen it at on Amazon, dipping below two grand at $1,929, which amounts to a 23% discount for all you stat nerds out there (or just me, a stat nerd).
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Before I give you the best deal I've found for iPads so far I wanted to take a dive into the Apple Store on Amazon to find the most crazy expensive iPad Pro possible, and still came away with a whiplash.
If you have all the money in the world, or you need to prove a very specific point to someone (and have all the money in the world), you can get the [takes deep breath] Apple iPad Pro 13-inch M4 model with the Ultra Retina XDR display made from nano-texture glass, 2TB of storage, a landscape 12MP front camera and 12MP back camera, LiDAR scanner, Wi-Fi 6E and 5G cellular reception with eSIM, along with Face ID by parting with 2,599 of your hard-earned dollars. Now I like iPads, but do I like them this much? Does anybody like them this much?
And that doesn't include the optional 2-year AppleCare+ cover, which is another $169.
Flippin'eck.
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And now for something much more reasonable.
You can score the brand-spanking-new iPad Air M2 with the Liquid Retina display and 128GB storage for $729, down from $799. It offers everything you need for a top-performing tablet, and sports all-day battery life, does everything any older-gen iPad Pro (so, any non M4 one) does and looks good doing it. The one sacrifice you're making here is the limited storage space, but we all use cloud storage and external hard drives now anyway, don't we?
The only other proviso here is that this price somehow only applies to the Space Grey option, as the Blue and Purple ones are $9 more and the Starlight one is $20 more. I'll live.
Oh, and it's your friendly neighbourhood Tech Reviews Editor Erlingur here, who's been with you since 5pm British "Summer" Time (that's noon New York Sticky July East Coast Time).
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I tried out the Apple Watch Series 9 earlier this year and loved it. As I'm based in the UK, I can't take advantage of the $100 discount currently being offered on the latest edition in the US, but there's good news for British Watch-thusiasts: you can get a cool £12 off right now, down to £387 from £399 on Amazon UK for the 41mm version (or £407 for the 45mm). If you have a modicum of patience, though, I'm pretty sure we'll see a bigger chunk of the price knocked off over Prime Day tomorrow and Wednesday...
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While I'm already seeing notable price drops on iPads (albeit not the latest models) and Watches in the UK, news is still a bit thin on the ground when it comes to MacBooks. The best deal I'm seeing at the moment is a slim £100ish off the 8GB MacBook Air M2 from 2022, down to £899.97 from £999 at Amazon. This is a nice laptop, but with only 8GB of RAM, it won't quite do for pro users, and let's be honest, there are better-equipped PCs at this price point too. So my advice for MacBook hunters in the UK is: Wait and see. I'll let you know when this changes.
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It's all happening in the US, though. If the MacBook Pro with the M2 Pro chip isn't quite the latest version enough for you, the M3 Pro, also a darned good machine, is discounted already ahead of Prime Day. Originally priced at $1,999, you can now score the 18GB unified memory version with the 14-inch screen and 512GB of storage on board for $1,699 at Amazon. It's much more affordable than the outrageously priced M3 Max models, without giving up critical levels of performance (all the 3D rendering, all the time).
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Yes, the Magic Mouse from Apple has that unforgivable charging port at the BOTTOM, but in the weeks in-between charges, it's pretty fantastic to use.
And it's one of the biggest deals in percentage terms at the moment on Amazon UK, with a 19% discount (down to £79.99 from £99), and for a deluxe mouse for True Apple Fans(tm) that's a pretty good deal already. It might even get bettered in the next two days, though. We'll let you know as soon as we know.
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I'm caffeinated and ready to follow this live blog until 1am, so I'll see and hear the Prime Day bells ringing in the season in the UK, so if you've been feeling disheartened by the dearth of pre-Prime Day (or shall we say sub-Prime?) offers so far, I have it on good authority that things will start to look a lot more interesting after midnight tonight...
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Are you a fan of bright colours and bargains? I know I am.
And I've found an Actual Real Life Apple Product BARGAIN. The Apple Smart Folio for 11-inch iPad Pro 2nd Generation and iPad Air 4th Generation, very specifically the Pink Citrus one, is a staggering 62% off on Amazon US right now, down to $29.95 from $79, so this is one offer you definitely don't have to wait for Prime Day to enjoy, guaranteed. And you'll protect your iPad in style too.
We all need a little pop of colour in our lives anyway, don't we?
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I told you about the M2 Pro-chipped MacBook Pro being a cool $570 off on Amazon already. Well, if you need even MORE POWEEEERRRRR, the M2 Max-fuelled variant of the 2023 MacBook Pro (14-inch screen) is a whopping $600 off (well,technically $599.05 but I like big round numbers), down to $2,499.95 from $3,099. This matches the lowest-ever price for this monster, and despite being a lot of money, you're getting a lot of computer here. Specifically, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 12-core CPU and 30-core GPU and that 1000-nit Liquid Retina display that people who like colour accuracy (read: most creatives) rate so highly.
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We're very much in the calm-before-the-storm phase right now, so I don't have a whole lot new to report at the mo.
There is a deal to be had on the fantabulous Mac mini, though with the top-specced M2 Pro, 512GB SSD, 16GB RAM model available for $1,149 (was $1,299) at Amazon. It's not quite the lowest price I've seen it at, as it got as low as $1,099 a couple of months ago, so we might see an extra price drop here in a few hours...
Oh hi Mark! That same Mac mini is also available in the UK for a special price for you my friend. With an RRP of £1,399, it's now priced at £1,254.97 (weirdly specific, but okay), which again isn't quite the lowest I've seen it at (it was about 20 quid cheaper than this in April), so I'm hoping we might see an extra drop in the next 24 hours on this side of the Pond too...
54 minutes and counting until Prime Day is officially live in the UK. I should probably not have another coffee this late... [eyes kitchen] ...but maybe...
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[looks at clock, googles time dilation theory]
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PRIME DAY IS LIVE (IN THE UK)
Man the garrisons! Light the beacons! Sound the horn of battle! Brace for impa- you know what I’m getting at here. Prime Day 2024 is live in the UK right now. And we have a friggidy-fresh Prime Day deal on the 10.9-inch iPad Air M1 from 2022. No, we don’t have a Prime Day deal on the newest models (yet, though that could possibly change…), but this 2022 model is a creative delight, with a sharp, responsive screen and lots of oomph thanks to the nifty M1 chip on board. And now it’s at its lowest price I’ve seen, down to £599 (was £849) on Amazon UK. If you want flagship performance for a midrange price (okay, premium midrange price, fine), this is the one to go for.
I’ll be here till 1am, when one of my colleagues will take over until sunup, and seeing as how Prime Day has blindsided us in the past with surprise deals, I’m fully anticipating this scene when I show up again at 3pm tomorrow:
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Do you fancy some ridiculously lush and expensive headphones, but for a slightly less ridiculous price? Then you’re in luck, my dear fellow human being. The AirPods Max are my friend and coworker Beren’s absolute favourite audio gadget ever, and that’s just as good they are, because they will set you back a mind-juddering £499 on a normal day.
Today is not a normal day, though. Today is Prime Day. And that means you can get the AirPods Max for only £449. I say “only”, knowing full well that this is still a lot of money, but Beren is so smitten that I’m pretty sure that they’re worth it at this price.
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There is exactly ONE Prime Day deal, and one Prime Day deal only, in the UK so far on MacBooks. And that’s on the MacBook Air M2 model that was first launched in 2022. Yes, it’s not quite the latest Air on the market, but it’s still pretty, pretty, pretty good, runs smoothly, is super lightweight and thin, and will do everything you need outside heavy-duty creative tasks. And now it’s down to £849 from £999 at Amazon, which is up there with the biggest price drops on this model so far. No word on a UK-based Prime Day offer on a Pro yet, though…
This is Joe taking over the Prime Day Apple blog now. I'm here to see us through the night (yes, that reminds me of this Apple iPhone XR ad). Drip fed with caffeine, I'll on watch for on any surprise Apple deals popping up in the UK.
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There are a few more 'official' Apple Prime Day deals trickling in on AirPods the UK, where Prime Day has already begun. By official, I mean deals that are actually part of Amazon's member-only sale.
Those lucky Prime subscribers among us can grab the 2nd gen Apple AirPods Pro with 22% off, taking them to a record low price of £179, or the basic 2nd gen AirPods for £95. Remember that if you're not a Prime member, you can always sign up for a free trial to grab these deals.
Amazon Prime Day proper in the UK also has some record deals on Apple Watch Series 9. With £85 off, these price by $15 (and that previous best price only lasted for one day back in March. The deal applies to various configurations and styles.
Amazon UK also has an official Prime Day deal on the Apple Watch SE, although the saving is only £27 in that case, it is a record low price and a saving of 12%.
Need Apple to help stop you from losing stuff? The Amazon UK Prime Day sale is your chance to grab some Air Tags for less. There's £35 off a pack of four.
There's also one official Prime Day iPad deal in the UK, and it's a record low price on the 2022 iPad. It beats the previous best price by £10. There's just one catch: the deal is only one one colour: pink
Rounding off Amazon UK's Apple Prime Day deals, there are some savings two classic Apple peripherals: Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard. Now Apple's Magic Mouse isn't our top choice as the best mouse for Mac, but this is a record low price if you want to have Apple everything.
I'm signing off for a break now. There are still two hours to go until Prime Day starts in the US, but I should point out that Amazon already has record low prices on many of Apple's most popular products in the US, and I'm not sure many of them can fall any further. That might mean we don't see many big official Prime Day Apple deals in the US, but the good news is that the existing deals are open to everyone.
I'll leave you with my pick of the best below - all of these are easily the best prices we've seen to date on what are all the newest generation of Apple products.
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Good morning deal hunters! I'm logging on for the first official day of Amazon Prime Day, and I'll be continuing to bring you all the best Apple deals that I can find.
Remember, the Creative Bloq team have tried and tested the vast majority of the products that we'll talk about here, so hopefully we can be useful to you in your purchasing decisions... I'm going to make sure all the deals on this page are still live, and then start talking about what I find in a moment. But first – coffee!
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OK, the first thing I've noticed going through all the deals we've posted so far, is that some of the non-official Prime Day deals (ie, that you don't need a Prime account for) have got worse. Yep, you read that right, the price has actually increased. I've seen it on both the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Airs. They both gone up by $50.
The second thing is a little more expected – there are now official Prime Day deals (PPD). The main one so far is $50 off the brand new 10th Gen iPad, down from $349 to $299.99, but there are also great official Prime deals on the AirPods Pro and Apple Watch 9.
The first point is nothing new. It could be due to fluctuating stock, or if you're taking a more sceptical stance, because Amazon likes to manipulate the price of products to make new customers feel like the discount is more than it is (ie, I expect these products to regain their previous discounted prices today).
Either way, we'll be bringing you the best deals, with full context, as they go live.
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I'm on the hunt for headphone deals for my mum, as she wants to get back into her music, and I just told her about these AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max deals.
They're both great options. The Pros are inner ear, so might be a little too intrusive for some, whereas the Max are over ear and boast some of the best noise cancelling in the game. I've got both, and I think for the quality you get, the Max are my favourite.
And they're both now down at record low prices for Prime Day.
You will need a Prime membership for these deals, so grab a free trial if you can, and get the full discount.
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Good morning to the UK (and happy sleeping to the US), this is Editor Georgia taking over for the next Apple-hunting stint. Bear with me while I get my bearings and I'll be back with the only deals worth caring about.
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I'm currently wearing the Apple Watch SE 2, and I really rate it for all the basic functionality you need from a smartwatch. It may not have the bells and whistles of the newest, shiniest Apple Watch 9 (see our Apple Watch generations guide for more on the differences between each model), but it more than does the job for most fitness needs, and communication features.
Though the new iPad is chomping at the heels of the MacBook in terms of power, I don't think there are many users who would replace their iPad with a MacBook. So you might want to consider the MacBook deals available today.
My personal laptop is an M2 MacBook Air. It's easy to carry around, has enough power for my workflow (to be honest, I barely scratch the surface with my light Photoshopping!) and it has a great screen.
It seems pretty safe to assume we'll be seeing the iPhone 16 in September – for every rumour and leak we've heard so far, check out our iPhone 16 roundup.
Apple's iPad line up can feel confusing at the best of times. To make sure you know which iPad is for you and how to find the best deals, from the iPad Air to M4 iPad Pro, take a look at our guide.
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If it's AirPods you're after, Amazon has a bunch of deals running right now in the UK – check out the Amazon UK AirPods page.
If you're specifically looking for an iPad, you might want to take a look at our dedicated iPad Prime Day live blog.
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We're big fans of the M2 MacBook Air, and right now in the UK, Amazon is offering 15% off the 2022 model, bringing the price down from £1,199 to £1,021.
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You might have heard about Apple Intelligence, Apple's take on AI announced at WWDC last month. Here's why it could be bad news for the burgeoning category of AI gadgets we've seen emerging in 2024.
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"You don't need a MacBook Air this Prime Day, you need an ASUS Zenbook S 13," says our reviews editor. (We'll take his word for it.)
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We realise that not everyone is an Apple fan, so if you're after some decent alternatives this Prime Day then why not take a look at our guides to the best iPad alternatives on the market, as well as the best alternatives to MacBook Pro.
There's also plenty of choice in wearables too, and some of the best Apple Watch alternatives can offer better value for money in terms of the features available for monitoring your health.
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Speaking of iPad alternatives, have you seen this deal on the XP Pen Magic Drawing Pad? It's $75 off right now, and our Digital Arts & 3D editor, Ian Dean, believes that this Android tablet could even be better than using an iPad for artists who want to take their projects outside and away from the home or studio.
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Did you know that Apple offers Student Discount? In both the US and the UK, you can save some serious cash on Macs, iPads, MacBooks and more if you're in education. This is a great way to help lower costs while at University or College, but keep in mind that during Amazon Prime Day, a lot of these deals we're seeing might be hard to compete with.
Still, it's worth checking first if you're eligible for Apple Student Discount and seeing how much you can save on Apple tech. Next, compare this with the current Apple Prime Day deals to see which method can save you the most. You never know.
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Listen up! We posted this morning about some impressive deals on Apple AirPods...and the good news is they're still live!
Expect to save $154 on the AirPods Max, now only $394.99 at Amazon, as well as $80 on the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd-gen now only$168 at Amazon, and lastly – you can save $60 on the standard Apple AirPods (2nd gen) now only $69 at Amazon.
You're welcome!
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You might be seeing some Apple deals on Amazon listed as used or refurbished. Wondering what this means? We have a handy guide on shopping for refurbished Apple tech which should help explain a few things if you have questions.
The TL;DR - There's nothing wrong with shopping for secondhand deals, especially on Amazon, as you get a guarantee with your purchase, it's great for the planet, and it can help you bag a bargain too.
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If you're after a brand-spanking new Apple Watch, Prime Day has already delivered some absolute steals. You can get a mighty 28% off of the Apple Watch Series 9 (with GPS and Cellular), saving you $120. It's a record low for Apple's freshest smartwatch.
The first day of Prime Day is over in the UK, but there's a whole day still to go. The good news is that most of the best Apple deals we've spotted over the course of today are still live.
There's one exception. The Prime-exclusive deal on Apple Air Pods Pro 2 has sold out. But other than that, there's still a chance to get record low prices on most Apple products. And if you're looking for headphones, the AirPods Pro Max just got a little bit cheaper. Certain colours are now £426.25 at Amazon UK.
Over in the US, some of Amazon's own MacBook Pro deals have sold out. It currently has little stock on M3 MacBook Pro 16s, which isn't surprising considering that it had an incredible $600 off some configurations. The good news is that Best buy has come through to pick things up, with $500 off several configurations, from 16GB memory / 512 GB SSD all the way up to 48GB memory and 1TB SSD.
While the prices aren't quite as good as what Amazon was offering at the start of the day, they still beat the previous best prices by $200, so they might sell out as quickly as Amazon's deals did.
We've just published a roundup of Prime Day Apple Pencil deals. There are savings on every Apple Pencil, even a small discount on the new Apple Pencil Pro for the M2 iPad Pro and M2 iPad Air.
I mentioned a moment ago that Amazon's huge Prime Day deals on the MacBook Pro 16 had all sold out, but it is now taking orders again. It says that the laptops are still temporarily out of stock but that you can place an order, you just won't be able to have an idea of when it will arrive. The prices are now the same as Best Buys in most cases, with $500 rather than $600 off, but, again, these are still massive deals.
The exceptions to this are when you get to the truly high-spec configurations. There's a massive $700 off M3 Max configurations with 32GB or 48GB of memory and 1TB of storage.
We're massive Apple fans here at Creative Bloq, but we recognise that there are ever more alternatives, and some of these also have excellent Prime Day deals.
For a compact laptop, our reviews editor loves the Asus Zenbook S 13. Now just $999, it can undercut many Apple Airs, while outperforming... oh, and it has a touchscreen.
As for iPad alternatives, if you want a device specifically designed for drawing but which can also function as a multi-purpose tablet, we love the Huion Kamvas Studio 16 pen computer – see our roundup of the best Prime Day drawing tablet deals.
We've not focused so much on iPhone deals, but you can get a free iPhone 15 Pro Max this Prime Day if you sign up to a Boost Infinite unlimited plan at Amazon. The plan will cost you at least $60 a month, but you would be saving up to $1,399 up front on the phone.
Thanks to everyone who's been following our updates this evening and making all our price tracking and deal digging worthwhile! I'm taking a break from the blog now, but Apple Prime Day continues until midnight on Wednesday (Pacific time if you're in the US), and we'll continue to report on the best Apple deals through the second day of Prime Day.
At the time of signing off, all of the deals listed above are still live. I'll leave you with a reminder that there are record low prices on pretty much every iPad, including some great deals on the iPad Pro. If you want the latest model with its OLED display and support for Apple Pencil Pro, you can save $100 off the 13-inch model at both Amazon and Best Buy and $100 off the 11-inch model at Amazon. For bigger savings on the previous Pro, Best Buy has massive discounts of up to $600 off high-spec configurations of the iPad Pro 12.9.
Good morning UK! We are getting ready for another day of deal hunting and will be with you very soon.
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Good morning from the UK. It's ecom editor Beren here. The biggest change that I'm seeing with all the Apple deals that we've been covering above, is that a few of the official Prime Day deals have decreased by $50. That is, the deals are getting worse. That's what happened yesterday morning (UK time) too, so definitely worth noting.
But what can we learn from that? Well, I think it means that if you see a saving that really interests you, make the most of it now. Add to that that this is the last day of the Prime Day sales, and I reckon now is the time to get your Apple Prime Day deals – if you like what you see.
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So, as far as the best saving on the best Apple product goes, I think this one is a contender...
I like this because it's exactly the price pattern that the previous M1 model went through, and that $799 price is where it sat for a year or two. So I'm pretty confident that this deal price probably won't be beat anytime soon.
Of course, you're getting the M2 Air this time around, which is a bit more powerful than the M1, and the design has been modernised a bit too. We've got a few M2 Airs being used on team, and it's a fantastic all-rounder, especially for jobs like writing, photo editing, low-level video editing and all the streaming and browsing you want.
Whoops! Looks like I forgot to wear my Apple Watch 9 again. (Image credit: Future)
I have to be totally honest, I have a love/hate relationship with the Apple Watch. When I'm totally psyched to start running (again), and want to know exactly what my body is up to, asleep or awake, then I strap on my Apple Watch 9 and walk around the place with an inane grin from ear to ear... thing is, that Beren doesn't stay around for long, and so the watch goes back into the draw, along with my hopes of being a professional athlete/owner of a six pack/90s Johnny Depp.
However, dear reader, I'm sure you're different to me. You are consistent and dedicated, and you will do well with knowing how many steps you're taking and what your heart is up to.
OK, all these brand new Apple tabs and lappies are all good and well, but what if you want some retro Apple action? What are you're options if you want, say, a 2012 iPad over Prime Day?
Well first of all, I would think long and hard about getting a redundant tablet that Apple no longer updates. But if you've done that and you still want that yesterday feeling with your iPad, your best shot is to head over to Ebay and pick one up for $36.
I still own a 2012 iPad, and though it's pretty ugly by modern comparisons, at least its slow and dim. I love it though. There's something excellent about not caring whether I drop it in the toilet or lose it for a month down the side of the sofa.
I lost my iPhone 12 on the train last year. It was pretty devastating, until I reached this Zen state where materialism held no sway over me... and I realised that everything's in the cloud anyway plus I got hold of an iPhone 15 Pro.
And you need to check out this phone! It's amazing, and is definitely the best iPhone for photography. It's also a beautifully designed smart phone, and though I tried to take a photo of it (above), I don't think it's actually possible to capture how cool this thing looks.
During Prime Day it's easy to get carried away with buying expensive Apple kit just because the saving looks good. I think it's common for people to see a massive saving on the higher end MacBook Pro (where you will usually see the biggest savings), and buy it regardless of whether it's the best suited MacBook for your needs.
I recently used the M3 Pro-chipped MacBook Pro as my main work laptop for a few months, and it was total overkill for my professional needs. It's for pro 3D artists and people working on feature films, not writers that dabble in photo and video editing.
So yeah, if there's one piece of advice I could give you all, it's be sure that you're not buying over-spec'd kit. As far as MacBooks go, the Air is more than powerful enough for the majority of creative jobs, especially when you get to the M3-chipped models. I personally still use the 2020 M1 Air, and love it, though as mentioned below, the M2 option is a stunning, and well-priced, alternative, especially when it's priced at $799.
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It's easy to forget about the more modest deals over Prime, obsessed as we are on the hundreds of dollars you can save on MacBooks and iPads.
Let's put the attention back on the humble Apple Pencil – with the second generation stylus currently around half price, down from $129 to $79... OK, that's more like 39% as opposed to 50%, but it's still a really good deal.
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Looking even smaller, and Apple's tiniest product is also currently enjoying a saving at the moment – you can get a four pack of Apple AirTags down from $99 to $88.
I'll let you into a little secret. When we check price history, we aren't just using our photographic memory of Apple products. We also have access to a magic tool called Camel Camel Camel. And the best thing? You can use it, too.
It's a website and also a browser extension that tracks price history of every product listed on Amazon, so you can see if you're genuinely getting a good deal. Though it only tracks Amazon prices, in our experience that's where most of the lowest prices have been so it's fairly accurate.
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OK, time for some real talk now... The Apple AirPods Max – are they worth buying now, especially as they're currently at their all-time low price of $394.99?
The answer is tricky. As an owner of a pair, on the one hand they are – by far – the best headphones I've every used, and I've reviewed plenty over the years. And for under $400, they're still pricey, but a potential investment.
However, with rumour of a new pair of Max getting released, you might as well wait until Black – as long as Gen 2 gets released – and pick these up for even cheaper!
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Sticking with the AirPods discussion for a second, did you know that you can actually buy singular Airpods?
This is great news if you're someone (like me) who tends to lose or misplace things a lot of the time, and it means that you don't need to buy a whole new set of AirPods to replace the solo left or right bud that you lost.
I wrote all about how you can buy a solo AirPod from Back Market and what the benefit of doing this is, and how much you can expect to pay for a solo AirPod.
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If you're looking for some Apple accessories then check out CASETiFY's Prime Day discounts with up to 40% off.
This company makes the best phone, laptop, and tablet cases with 1000+ artsy designs to choose from, and hosts regular branded co-labs with popular culture favourites like Marvel, Stranger Things and Star Wars for all your nerdy accessory needs.
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If you're in the market for an iPhone 15 Pro then we've found a deal that can bag you one for free (yes, really). The catch is that it's almost free, you have to pay one cent to get this deal, and of course, you need to commit to something to get the phone with no upfront cost. Which in this case is a Boost Infinite unlimited plan starting at $60 per month.
Actually the more we think about this, it's only a good deal for those without any other device to trade in and who can afford to take out a new monthly plan. Still, it's worth checking out if you're interested in owning an iPhone 15.
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If you don't mind shopping for refurbished Apple tech this Prime Day then we've found an excellent deal on an excellent condition 8th generation Renewed iPad (10.2-inch) model with 32GB of storage. It's now only $189.99 at Amazon, down from $326 in new condition. That's a $137 saving.
It's not easy to find an iPad with a large display for under $200, so this deal is definitely worth grabbing. If you want to learn more about Amazon Renewed and how it all works, then we have a handy guide to shopping for refurbished Apple tech that should answer some questions for you.
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We have another iPhone deal coming in hot for you, and this time it's on the iPhone 14 Plus model. Down to just £799 £569 at Amazon UK, this is an impressive £230 saving which might be the best Prime Day iPhone deal for a long while.
Scratch that! In fact, it's the cheapest iPhone 14 Plus deal we've ever seen! But the bad news is that it will most likely vanish at the stroke of midnight, so hurry if you hope to bag this deal.
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Just in case you didn't know, I thought I'd let you in on the little secret that Apple offers Student Discount! That's right, in both the US and the UK, you can save some serious cash on Macs, iPads, MacBooks and more if you're in education.
Keep in mind that during Amazon Prime Day, a lot of these deals we're seeing are so good that it might be hard for Apple's education pricing to compete with.
Still, it's worth checking first if you're eligible for Apple Student Discount and seeing how much you can save on Apple tech. Next, compare this with the current Apple Prime Day deals to see which method can save you the most. You never know.
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Prime Day might be drawing to a close, but there's still time to snag yourself a steal. We've seen some record lows on the Apple Watch this year, with the Apple Watch Series 9 dropping to a juicy $409 from its original $529. (That includes GPS and cellular folks). You can't complain with a mighty 22% off, saving you $120.
With so many iPad deals on offer this Prime Day, you might be wondering which model is right for you. Thank goodness for our iPad generations guide, then.
A reminder that we have a plethora of helpful guides to assist you with choosing the model you want.
Try:
And there we went! Prime Day is officially over, but as I say in the intro above, a lot of the best deals that we covered this week are still live – because you don't need a Prime account to get them.
However, a lot of them are now saying 'limited time deals', so make of that what you will (it means they're not going to last long, just to be clear).
It's been a fun Prime Day to cover this year, and the whole team has enjoyed bringing you guys all the best Apple deals. We'll no doubt be here again if Amazon decides to run a 'Prime Day in October' event, and we'll definitely be covering the Apple Black Friday deals. So until then – DEALS DEALS DEALS!!
