Best gifts for Apple fans

Black Friday week is almost here, and that means deals, deals, deals on all our favorite Apple gear and accessories.

I’m sure the most organized among us are ready to get all their holiday shopping done this week.

With that in mind, we put together a handy list of gifts that would be perfect for any Apple fan in your life. Some of them are practical; some are totally geeky. But one thing’s sure: Apple users will love them.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

If you’re not using Shared Groups in Apple’s Password app, you’re doing it wrong. It’s the easiest, safest way to share passwords with friends, family and co-workers.
Likewise, if you subscribe to multiple Apple services, moving to an Apple One bundle likely makes sense. You’ll save real money and get some awesome perks. And if you’re already an Apple One subscriber, make sure you’re not missing out on any of these lesser-known benefits!
This great tracking tag, which works with Apple’s Find My network (and happens to be on sale right now), knows several tricks that AirTags don’t.
And finally … those Black Friday week deals are definitely kicking in. Check out these lowest-ever prices on various AirPods models. Cult of Mac Deals is getting in on the action, too, with great price cuts across the board (including our best price yet on Microsoft Office for Mac).

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Feature story

Shopping for Apple fans? These gifts can't miss.

We gather some of the most ingenious, innovative and downright cool geeky gifts for Apple user this holiday season.

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These excellent Black Friday deals on all AirPods models make Apple's lineup of trend-setting headphones more affordable than ever.

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