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Wales Online
4 days ago
- Business
- Wales Online
Apple AirTag sale could help you find your keys for a fraction of the price
Apple AirTag sale could help you find your keys for a fraction of the price Apple's popular AirTags are currently on sale at Amazon, giving you the chance to pick one up for £26.60 The AirTag is on sale on Amazon now for almost £10 less than Apple's official website (Image: APPLE ) At some point in our lives, we have all lost our keys. Whether that is on a night out or down the side of the sofa. Now, those of us who misplace our belongings and Apple enthusiasts are in for a treat as Amazon have launched a sale on the tech giant's popular AirTags. Currently, these sought-after devices are available at a significantly reduced price on the online retailer's website. In fact, you can now add one to your virtual shopping cart for just £26.60, nearly £10 cheaper than purchasing directly from Apple. For those unfamiliar, these compact discs attach to your keys, luggage, and backpacks, enabling you to track their exact location. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here . Not only can you view a live position on a map, but when you're within proximity of the AirTag, you can trigger an alarm or utilise precision finding to locate it. Since their introduction by Apple, these handy accessories have become a favourite among users. They are added to suitcases when travelling to tabs on belongings. In addition to the discount on a single AirTag, savings are also available on packs of two, three, and four. Apple AirTag 1 Pack NOW - £26.60 - WAS £35 Apple AirTag 2 Pack NOW - £53.20 - WAS £70 Apple AirTag 3 Pack NOW - £79.80 - WAS £105 Apple AirTag 4 Pack NOW - £92 - WAS £119 Those who have bought the everyday helper have shared how happy they are with the product, with many praising it as a great investment and a lifesaver. One user said: "So far so good as you can expect from Apple stuff. Buying from the official store is a bit pricey as they never have discounts. So I bought one from Amazon to try it out. Guess I will buy a few more for my suitcases and car keys! It seems to never run out of battery as I have had it for 2 to 3 months and it is quite small so wont take up space. Good tiny tracker!" Another added: "The Apple AirTag is one of those gadgets you don't think you need—until you lose your keys or bag and realize it's a lifesaver. " However they explained that the product is not for everyone. They said: "What I really love is the integration with the Apple ecosystem. If I misplace something, I can locate it instantly, and the network of iPhones around the world can help track items even when they're far away. That's powerful. "Downside? Not ideal for Android users, and accessories (like key rings or holders) can get expensive. "Final verdict: Super useful, sleek, and reliable. If you're in the Apple world, it's a no-brainer." It's worth noting that AirTags are not rechargeable, they require a pouch for attachment purposes, and need an annual battery replacement. They also don't function optimally with Android devices, so full functionality is only achievable with an iPhone. Amazon has confirmed that this sale is for a limited time only, so it may not last long. Of course, Apple isn't the sole manufacturer of mini trackers. Similar accessories can be purchased from other manufacturers such as Tile, Samsung, and Chipolo. These all essentially perform the same function and can be more affordable than AirTags, with some prices starting from under £20 Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2 is available from John Lewis for £19.95 and the Chipolo One is available from the official Chipolo website for just £13. Article continues below There are also a variety of Tile trackers available from the Life 360 store ranging in prices including a pack of four trackers from £38.49.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Early Amazon Prime Day Deals: Shop these top 20 products under $25
Amazon Prime Day is coming up fast, but you don't have to wait for good deals. Plenty of items have already been marked down ahead of one of the biggest shopping events of the year. Whether you need accessories for your car, one of the most viral Korean beauty products or a portable, waterproof speaker for shower tunes, you can find it highly discounted ahead of Prime Day on Amazon. Here's the top 20 products we found under $25 on sale ahead of Amazon's Prime Day shopping event: Top 20 products to shop ahead of Amazon Prime Day DEALS ON APPLE PRODUCTS: The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are less than $170 ahead of Prime Day SUMMER ESSENTIALS: Shop early Prime Day deals on summer essentials: Splash pads, griddles, fans When is Amazon Prime Day? Amazon officially revealed the the 2025 Prime Day sale will take place from Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11. USA TODAY Shopping will be covering all the savings throughout Prime Day 2025, so be sure to sign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram to stay updated! Do I have to be an Amazon Prime member to shop Prime Day deals? No, Amazon Prime Day deals are not exclusive to Prime members. Anyone can take advantage of the Amazon spring deals but we recommend signing up for an Amazon Prime membership to help guarantee you get the best deals with fast shipping all year long!
Scottish Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Apple is offering MORE money for your old iPhones – but there's only days left to claim up to £660 before prices fall
Apple's Trade In is a service which allows you to exchange an old device for a price cut on a brand new one GOOD I-DEA Apple is offering MORE money for your old iPhones – but there's only days left to claim up to £660 before prices fall Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) APPLE has raised its in-house trade-in values for dozens of iPhone models - meaning customers can get more money for their old gadgets. But iPhone owners only have a few more days to make use of the offer before Apple drops its trade-in prices again. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 So if you've got some old handsets wasting away in a drawer somewhere at home, now is the time to trade them in Credit: Getty 2 Apple's Trade In is a service which allows you to exchange an old device for a price cut on a brand new one Credit: Getty So if you've got some old handsets wasting away in a drawer somewhere at home, now is the time to trade them in. The offer spans 27 iPhone models - from the iPhone 8 right up to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone 15 Pro Max devices will now get you a staggering £660 when traded in, while the regular iPhone 15 can get you as much as £410. Even older devices like the iPhone 13 can earn you up to £270 in store credit - helping you shave a significant amount off your next Apple purchase. The iPhone 8 will only earn £50 in store credit, though, as it heads onto Apple's dreaded vintage list. The tech giant has upped trade-in prices in several countries as well as the UK, including the US, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Australia, Italy, Spain and China. However, the deal is only available until June 18, MacRumors reported. After this date, prices will sink back to their usual levels. While third-party trade-in services generally offer higher trade-in values, store credit can be helpful to die-hard Apple customers. Doomed gadgets to STOP working properly in 2025 closures – phones, laptops & even home thermostats to go wrong in weeks Apple's Trade In is a service which allows you to exchange an old device for a price cut on a brand new one. The service is available both in store and online. Apple's new iPhone trade-in prices Apple have raised the amount of money you can earn when trading in your phone. The amount you'll get depends on your phone's condition, but some devices can be worth £660 in store credit. Here are the new trade-in values of Apple's iPhones: iPhone 15 Pro Max - Up to £660 from £655 - Up to £660 from £655 iPhone 15 Pro - Up to £565 from £555 - Up to £565 from £555 iPhone 15 Plus - Up to £425 from £420 - Up to £425 from £420 iPhone 15 - Up to £410 from £395 - Up to £410 from £395 iPhone 14 Pro Max - Up to £480 from £470 - Up to £480 from £470 iPhone 14 Pro - Up to £435 from £425 - Up to £435 from £425 iPhone 14 Plus - Up to £340 from £330 - Up to £340 from £330 iPhone 14 - Up to £350 from £310 - Up to £350 from £310 iPhone SE (3rd generation) - Up to £130 from £120 - Up to £130 from £120 iPhone 13 Pro Max - Up to £355 from £345 - Up to £355 from £345 iPhone 13 Pro - Up to £305 from £295 - Up to £305 from £295 iPhone 13 - Up to £270 from £260 - Up to £270 from £260 iPhone 13 mini - Up to £215 from £205 - Up to £215 from £205 iPhone 12 Pro Max - Up to £285 from £255 - Up to £285 from £255 iPhone 12 Pro - Up to £235 from £205 - Up to £235 from £205 iPhone 12 - Up to £170 from £160 - Up to £170 from £160 iPhone 12 mini - Up to £135 from £125 - Up to £135 from £125 iPhone SE (2nd generation) - Up to £65 from £55 - Up to £65 from £55 iPhone 11 Pro Max - Up to £170 from £160 - Up to £170 from £160 iPhone 11 Pro - Up to £150 from £135 - Up to £150 from £135 iPhone 11 - Up to £120 from £110 - Up to £120 from £110 iPhone XS Max - Up to £120 from £100 - Up to £120 from £100 iPhone XS - Up to £85 from £70 - Up to £85 from £70 iPhone XR - Up to £100 from £85 - Up to £100 from £85 iPhone X - Up to £60 from £50 - Up to £60 from £50 iPhone 8 Plus - Up to £65 from £50 - Up to £65 from £50 iPhone 8 - Up to £50 from £40 The new prices will be valid until June 18 and range from £10 to £30 increases. Alternatively, if your device is no longer available for credit, then you can hand it over to Apple for recycling. Your device might not be available for credit if it is too old and has been added to Apple's doomed 'obsolete' list. "Products are considered obsolete when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than seven years ago," the company writes on its website. "Apple discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products, and service providers cannot order parts for obsolete products." It means it can't be repaired, as Apple no longer has the parts. Apple also doesn't accept iPhones with a broken screen or other significant damage. In both cases, Apple will only recycle the device for you.
The Irish Sun
14-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Apple is offering MORE money for your old iPhones – but there's only days left to claim up to £660 before prices fall
APPLE has raised its in-house trade-in values for dozens of iPhone models - meaning customers can get more money for their old gadgets. But iPhone owners only have a few more days to make use of the offer before Apple drops its trade-in prices again. Advertisement 2 So if you've got some old handsets wasting away in a drawer somewhere at home, now is the time to trade them in Credit: Getty 2 Apple's Trade In is a service which allows you to exchange an old device for a price cut on a brand new one Credit: Getty So if you've got some old handsets wasting away in a drawer somewhere at home, The offer spans 27 iPhone models - from the iPhone 8 right up to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Even older devices like the iPhone 13 can earn you up to £270 in store credit - helping you shave a significant amount off your next Apple purchase. Advertisement READ MORE ON APPLE The iPhone 8 will only earn £50 in store credit, though, as it heads onto The tech giant has upped trade-in prices in several countries as well as the UK, including the US, , Japan, France, Germany , Australia, Italy, Spain and China. However, the deal is only available until June 18, After this date, prices will sink back to their usual levels. Advertisement Most read in Phones & Gadgets While third-party trade-in services generally offer higher trade-in values, store credit can be helpful to die-hard Apple customers. Doomed gadgets to STOP working properly in 2025 closures – phones, laptops & even home thermostats to go wrong in weeks Apple's Trade In is a service which allows you to exchange an old device for a price cut on a brand new one. The service is available both in store and online. Apple's new iPhone trade-in prices Apple have raised the amount of money you can earn when trading in your phone. The amount you'll get depends on your phone's condition, but some devices can be worth £660 in store credit. Here are the new trade-in values of Apple's iPhones: iPhone 15 Pro Max - Up to £660 from £655 iPhone 15 Pro - Up to £565 from £555 iPhone 15 Plus - Up to £425 from £420 iPhone 15 - Up to £410 from £395 iPhone 14 Pro Max - Up to £480 from £470 iPhone 14 Pro - Up to £435 from £425 iPhone 14 Plus - Up to £340 from £330 iPhone 14 - Up to £350 from £310 iPhone SE (3rd generation) - Up to £130 from £120 iPhone 13 Pro Max - Up to £355 from £345 iPhone 13 Pro - Up to £305 from £295 iPhone 13 - Up to £270 from £260 iPhone 13 mini - Up to £215 from £205 iPhone 12 Pro Max - Up to £285 from £255 iPhone 12 Pro - Up to £235 from £205 iPhone 12 - Up to £170 from £160 iPhone 12 mini - Up to £135 from £125 iPhone SE (2nd generation) - Up to £65 from £55 iPhone 11 Pro Max - Up to £170 from £160 iPhone 11 Pro - Up to £150 from £135 iPhone 11 - Up to £120 from £110 iPhone XS Max - Up to £120 from £100 iPhone XS - Up to £85 from £70 iPhone XR - Up to £100 from £85 iPhone X - Up to £60 from £50 iPhone 8 Plus - Up to £65 from £50 iPhone 8 - Up to £50 from £40 The new prices will be valid until June 18 and range from £10 to £30 increases. Alternatively, if your device is no longer available for credit, then you can hand it over to Apple for recycling. Advertisement Your device might not be available for credit if it is too old and has been added to Apple's doomed 'obsolete' list. "Products are considered obsolete when Apple stopped distributing them for sale more than seven years ago," the company writes on its "Apple discontinues all hardware service for obsolete products, and service providers cannot order parts for obsolete products." It means it can't be repaired, as Apple no longer has the parts. Advertisement Apple also doesn't accept iPhones with a broken screen or other significant damage. In both cases, Apple will only recycle the device for you. iPhone tricks to try today Here are some of the best... Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen, then tap in the bar and type a currency (like €200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency Check if you're due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you're down to 80% capacity. If you're below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple Move apps around faster – Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier
Wales Online
13-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Sky offers Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip for £22 a month in new deal
Sky offers Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip for £22 a month in new deal Sky is offering the latest MacBook Air, which is powered by Apple's newest M4 chip, for just £22 per month The newest Apple MacBook Air with an M4 chip (Image: APPLE . GETTY ) While Apple MacBooks are famed for their top-notch quality, parting with up to £700 for a new gadget can be a significant dent in one's finances. However, Sky has devised a solution that enables customers to spread the cost of devices, including the latest MacBook Air fitted with the newest M4 chip, without straining their monthly budget. For a limited time, Sky is offering this device at a mere £22 per month. This 48-month contract includes the MacBook Air equipped with Apple's fastest and latest chip and a storage capacity of 256GB. It's important to remember that this deal entails a 48-month contract, so prospective buyers should consider this before committing, reports Devon Live. READ MORE: Dog owner hails 89p-a-day food that 'improved condition' after vet says 'expect the worst' READ MORE: Garden parasol with solar LED lights that customers 'absolutely love' now down to £55 The latest M4 chip guarantees smooth performance for all your requirements, boasting up to 18 hours of battery life and integrated Apple Intelligence to assist users in completing tasks effortlessly. Customers can select from four striking colours, including Sky Blue, Midnight and Silver. Shoppers want to hunt around for some deals, there are plenty of things to choose from. Argos currently has a special offer on this Acer Aspire i5 laptop for £549 for Windows fans. Meanwhile, Apple users can get a refurbished M2 MacBook Air from BackMarket for £731. Grab the MacBook Air with the M4 chip for £22 a month £899 £22 a month Sky GET DEAL Product Description Sky is handing out the newest MacBook Air from Sky for £22 a month with a £2 upfront cost. For Apple diehards, it might be a way to upgrade without needing to empty the bank Tech gurus at our sister paper, the Daily Express, reviewed the MacBook Air earlier in March, and it's safe to say they were thoroughly impressed, awarding it a full five stars. Tech editor David Snelling commented: "Just when you thought the MacBook Air couldn't get much better, another powerful update comes along. We were already huge fans of this highly portable PC, and now there are even more reasons to invest, thanks to the mighty M4 processor, improved external display compatibility, more RAM as standard and Centre Stage web camera." The M4 MacBook Air He continued praising the device, noting: "Battery life continues to impress, the screen is bright and colourful, and there are all the usual features you'd expect on a MacBook, such as a tactile keyboard, brilliant Force Touch trackpad and fast Touch ID fingerprint scanner. The new Sky Blue colour is surely going to be a huge hit and joins the Midnight, Starlight, and Silver shades." However, Snelling did acknowledge a drawback stating: "Yes, it's a bit of a shame that you only get two USB-C ports on one side of the device. Although it starts from a cheaper £999, it can get expensive if you start adding extras." Article continues below Summing up his thoughts, he claimed: "Otherwise, this is a brilliant upgrade to a device that was already at the top of its game. We probably wouldn't even recommend buying the M3 Air (even if you can find a deal) as the entry-level option only gets that 8GB of RAM - that's 50% less than the new £999 M4 machine." Wrapping up his thoughts, Snelling concluded emphatically: "We can honestly say there's no reason, barring the cost, that you shouldn't take the plunge and order the M4 Air today. It really is that good."
