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Apple Upcoming Sales 2026: Calendar and Deals
Apple upcoming sales in 2026 centre on Black Friday, November 27, but early deals are already live. This calendar explains what is next, how Apple sales actually work, and how to prepare.
Oct 30, 2026 · Read guide
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Apple Thanksgiving Deals 2026: What to Expect
The Apple Thanksgiving sale 2026 lands on Thursday, November 26, the day before Black Friday. Apple rarely cuts prices itself, so the real Thanksgiving deals are the early Black Friday prices retailers already show.
Oct 30, 2026 · Read guide
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Apple Early Black Friday Deals 2026
Apple early Black Friday deals 2026 are already live before Friday, November 27. Fourteen prices are verified below their Apple Store prices right now, from MacBooks to AirPods to chargers.
Oct 29, 2026 · Read guide
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Black Friday iPhone Accessory Deals 2026
Black Friday iPhone accessory deals 2026 land on Friday, November 27. Cases, EarPods and chargers already show real cuts, while no iPhone device discount is verified yet, so accessories are where the honest savings are.
Oct 29, 2026 · Read guide
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Black Friday Apple Watch Deals 2026
Black Friday Apple Watch deals 2026 land on Friday, November 27. Series 11 already shows a real $50 cut and Series 10 shows $120 off, but only for the exact configurations listed.
Oct 29, 2026 · Read guide
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Black Friday AirPods Deals 2026
Black Friday AirPods deals 2026 land on Friday, November 27. AirPods Pro 3 already shows a real $50 cut, AirPods Max 2 shows $100 off, and both are the deals most likely to sell out first.
Oct 29, 2026 · Read guide
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Black Friday iPad Deals 2026: What to Watch
Black Friday iPad deals 2026 land on Friday, November 27. The iPad Air already shows a real cut, older iPads clear further, and the only way to tell a genuine deal from a fake one is the Apple Store price.
Oct 29, 2026 · Read guide
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Black Friday Mac Deals 2026: What to Expect
Black Friday Mac deals 2026 land on Friday, November 27. Apple rarely cuts Mac prices itself, so the real savings come from retailers, and the only way to spot them is to compare against the official Apple Store price.
Oct 29, 2026 · Read guide
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Black Friday Apple Deals 2026: What to Watch Before Nov 27
Black Friday 2026 falls on Friday, November 27. Apple itself rarely cuts prices, so the real discounts come from retailers, and the only way to spot them is to compare against the official Apple Store price. Here is how to watch, and what to watch.
Oct 27, 2026 · Read guide
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iPhone Duo: Apple's First Foldable, Explained Simply
The iPhone Duo is Apple's first foldable iPhone: a 5.4 inch phone that opens into a 7.6 inch tablet, with a $1,999 Apple Store price and Touch ID instead of Face ID. Here is who it is for, and who should skip it.
Oct 27, 2026 · Read guide
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AirPods 5 vs AirPods 4: The $129 Question
Apple launched the AirPods 5 at $129, the same Apple Store price as the AirPods 4. The real question is not the price, it is what the new model adds for the same money, and whether existing AirPods 4 owners should care.
Oct 27, 2026 · Read guide
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iPhone Battery Health: 9 Habits That Keep It Above 90%
Your iPhone battery is a consumable part, but how fast it wears out is mostly in your hands. These nine habits keep battery health high for years.
Oct 24, 2026 · Read guide
