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I've been an Apple guy for more than 20 years now — ever since I picked up my first MacBook. The products look great, work great and are easy to use — but they sure aren't cheap. That's the one downside: the price. Oof. Sure, my last few Macs have lasted over a decade, but phones, watches and earbuds? They're built to be upgraded every few years.
The good news? Memorial Day usually brings some of the best Apple deals of the year. Better news: those deals have stuck around past the holiday weekend. Right now, you can score major discounts on popular products: The newest MacBook Air is $110 off, the 11th-gen iPad just hit a record-low price and even the Apple Watch is seeing deep cuts.
So for all the other "Apple guys" (and gals) out there, now's the time to snag that upgrade. Just don't wait too long — some deals may not last past the holiday.
If you don't like that feeling of having something wedged in your ear and don't need active noise cancellation, these buds are the way to go. How are they different from the previous generation? The shorter stem gives them a cleaner look, and the new quick-press controls mean no more fumbling to pause your tunes or take a call. Plus, they fit better and stay put, so you won't have to keep adjusting them while you're at the gym or running to catch the train.
Looking for a bit more out of your AirPods (like active noise cancellation and transparency mode)? The AirPods Pro 2 are also on sale right now, for just $169 (down from $250).
If price has held you back from picking up an Apple smartwatch, this discount on the Apple Watch SE might be just the push you need to click that buy button. It tracks everything from heart rate to how well you sleep and even includes crash detection. Cool, huh? This price is only $9 above the lowest we've ever seen.
"I've had this watch for a couple of months and cannot say enough good things!" said one five-star reviewer. "It makes it easy to track workouts and heart rate. Very easy to set up and use, not to mention the battery lasts me two days! Don't know how I lived without it! Also great for easily seeing my notifications when I’m working from home! Love being able to see work things while moving around my house."
There's something about editing photos on an iPad that feels closer to the darkroom than a desktop — the touchscreen turns it into a hands-on craft. If you plan on using your iPad for more than casual internet browsing, the iPad Pro may be worth the investment. This version has all-day battery life, a crystal-clear ultra Retina XDR display and even Apple intelligence. If the 11-inch display is a bit too small for your needs, it comes in a larger 13-inch display that's $200 off.
"This has gotta be one of the best tablets ever made in this world," one buyer proclaimed. "It feels so sleek and futuristic."
Looking for the best of the best? Speaking as someone who has used one every workday for the past 13 years, a MacBook Pro is likely exactly what you want. This one was released just a few months ago and comes with some of the tech brand's latest features, like Apple Intelligence and the advanced M4 chip. It has a 14.2-inch liquid retina XDR display (one of the crispest of the entire MacBook lineup).
"This laptop will last a decade," said this snake handler. "The battery lasts forever. I do mild development work for my job and this laptop is capable of handling all the Python code without issue. This is perfect for students, professionals and more."
This is one of the most popular styluses out there, and for good reason: The pressure sensitivity means you can create amazing art, take notes and so much more. It's marked down by nearly 40% right now, making this a match to its all-time low price.
One user said this: "It feels great in my hand and charges so fast and easy. I love the size as it feels like a true pen or pencil."
This is the latest version of this iPad, so the fact that it's already on sale (for its lowest price ever) makes this a deal worth considering. According to Yahoo Senior Deals Writer Chris McGraw, "It's an ultra-light, thin tablet that's powerful enough to replace your laptop for most tasks but slips into your bag without a second thought. With a large 11-inch Liquid Retina display, you're swiping and scrolling in vibrant color and sharpness that makes any screen that came before feel like an old tube TV.
Such a low price for such a powerful (and new) laptop doesn't happen often, so if you've been on the fence about upgrading, consider this sure to be short-lived deal your sign to do it.
If a sleek design is at the top of your tablet wishlist, the latest iPad Air is the perfect fit. Equipped with Apple's powerful M3 chip, it offers all-day battery life, a stunning 12-megapixel camera and a liquid retina display that makes movies and TV shows pop.
AirPods Max are Apple's only over-ear headphones, and they pack a whole lot of style into that package. Sure, they cost a pretty penny, but after Prime Day they're still a cool buck-fifty off. They have all the features you expect from AirPods, minus the potential discomfort of in-ear speakers.
"Best headphones ever," proclaimed one reviewer. "Recently had a root canal done, and didn't hear a thing (my dentist said that was a first in his experience). They cancel the noise I don't want to hear and provide superb sound for music I do want to hear."
Even at full price, I think the Mac Mini is the best Apple deal out there, especially if you already have a monitor. It's everything that a comparable iMac is, but in a smaller, way less expensive package. Many of my friends who are sound, video and photo editors swear by them.
Luckily, this one is $40 to $50 cheaper than retail, depending on the RAM and storage you need. Not sure about those numbers? Remember this: You can always buy an external hard drive, but RAM is much harder, sometimes impossible, to upgrade.
These days, everyone can use a Bluetooth tracker. Perfect for luggage, keys, pet collars and more, an Apple AirTag can give some peace of mind when things get lost or misplaced. Senior Tech Writer Rick Broida praises the AirTag for being both easy to set up and use, as well as small and unobtrusive. But a reminder — this Apple product only works with an iPhone.
If you have Amazon Prime, you'll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $35 or more.)
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.