Apple Black Friday deals

There are some genuinely good deals on Apple gear this Friday, but they’re already selling out.

The 9th-generation iPad for just $229, for example, seems to be already sold out, which is a shame. That’s a great deal on a good product.

But other Black Friday deals are alive and well. You can still get AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) for just $189. These are the best AirPods you can buy and a reader favorite — see the results of Wednesday’s poll.

So, if you’re in the shopping mood, check out our comprehensive roundup of the best Black Friday deals on Apple gear and related accessories.

Also in today’s newsletter:

• Another great deal is up to 40% off Ultimate Ears’ various Bluetooth speakers. UE makes great portable speakers — among the best you can buy. I was just listening to my old, beat-up Megaboom speaker yesterday, and it still sounds great after years of use and abuse. It’s an indestructible workhorse that puts out loud, fantastic sound. I kinda hope it breaks down sometime soon so I can justify buying a new one, but I don’t think it will.

• Another good deal is 30% off CleanMyMac X, one of the best apps for clearing space on your Mac’s hard drive. Seriously, this is one of the first pieces of software I install on all my machines. I consider it indispensable.

• We have more great deals on the Cult of Mac Store, with savings of up to 50%. For instance, you can get this brilliant bumper case for Apple Watch Ultra for less than $13 or this cute retro-Mac Apple Watch stand for about $10.

• And if you’re thinking of getting someone an iPhone for a gift this holiday season, be sure to check out our iPhone gift guide first. It will steer you into making the right choice.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

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