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Best Apple gear in Prime Big Deal Days sale

Best Apple gear in Prime Big Deal Days sale

Save on just the Apple-centric stuff.

Leander Kahney
October 10, 2023

It might seem kinda random that Amazon added yet another sales event to the calendar with Prime Big Deal Days, a 48-hour sale exclusive to Prime members.

But there are some very good bargains to be had, especially on Apple gear, with sales on everything from a $750 M1 MacBook Air to $189 AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C case.

We rounded up some of the best deals we can find, with savings on Beats earbuds, AirTags, iPads, gaming controllers, chargers, Apple Watches and more.

Also in today’s newsletter:

Momax’s great Apple accessories are also on sale for Prime Big Deal Days, and you can save an extra 20% on some must-have gear with coupon code 20CULTOFMAC. Don’t miss the AirTag clones for just $11.20 apiece. And check out that wild-looking laptop battery bank!
Future iPads may be able to wirelessly charge accessories right through the screen.
Samsung continues to pressure Apple to add Rich Communication Services to iMessage, ending the shame of the green bubble for Android users.
We continue to highlight some awesome apps you should know about, including the Flighty flight tracker (now with better Apple Watch notifications) and Lux Orion, which turns your iPad into a cool, high-quality external display.

— Leander Kahney, EIC.

Best Prime Big Deal Days sales on Apple gear and accessories [Updated]

Check out the best deals on Apple products and accessories for Prime Big Deal Days, with lowest-ever prices on several products.

Apple envisions iPad wirelessly charging accessories through its display

Apple is looking into innovative ways to charge iPad accessories, and that includes sending wireless power through the screen.

Speed up Haptic Touch with this hidden iPhone setting in iOS 17 [Pro Tip]

This hidden setting will speed up Haptic Touch, the iPhone feature that lets you preview links and bring up option menus. If you use Haptic Touch all the time, changing this setting will make your iPhone feel supercharged.

^{A message from}^Momax

Score great deals on Momax's sophisticated Apple accessories

Save on Momax's outstanding accessories for iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and AirPods during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days.

Samsung ad urges Apple to end blue and green bubbles in iMessage

A new video pushes Apple to add support for Rich Communication Services to iMessage.

Save on Apple gear and more with a $15 Sam's Club membership

Score discounts on electronics and other essentials with a one-year membership to Sam’s Club for just $15 (regularly $50).

Cutting-edge espresso 4K touchscreen expands to 17 inches

With a 17.3-inch touchscreen at a 4K resolution, the espresso 17 Pro answers the demand for a high-end portable monitor for MacBooks.

^{A message from the Cult of Mac Deals team}

Limited-time price drop: Get a 6-in-1 charging cable for less than $17

The inCharge X Max's transforming tips give you six different charging configurations, with Lightning, USB-C and more.

Make iPad into HDMI monitor with Lux Orion [Awesome Apps]

You can use your iPad as an external screen for another computer with the free Lux Orion application and a relatively cheap adapter.

Flighty app now tracks flights on Apple Watch [Awesome Apps]

With watchOS 10, Flighty lands on Apple Watch with critical data and intelligent updates tracking your air travel.

Lift your iPhone way, way up with this very portable stand [Review] ★★★★★

The Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand does more than prop up the screen -- it lifts your iPhone up so it's easier to see.

Today in Apple history: The elusive Macintosh Color Classic II ships

On October 10, 1993, Apple released the Macintosh Color Classic II (aka the Performa 275). The computer became a collector's item.

Tweetz o’ the day

My interest in the Apple Watch has increased by like 1,000% since I realized it was possible to create faces of my own.
— Harry McCracken 🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@harrymccracken)
2:24 PM • Oct 10, 2023

want to feel old? here’s a 15 year old Apple Store
— Sebastiaan de With (@sdw)
3:20 AM • Oct 10, 2023

One more thing ...

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[On working in a full-body Alice in Wonderland costume for $3 an hour] It was hot, the costumes were heavy, and after a while I felt like I wanted to smack some of the kids.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

Today’s poll

Will you be buying Apple gear during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days?

Results from yesterday’s poll: Did the iOS 17.0.3 upgrade fix your overheating iPhone?

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