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The Independent
4 days ago
- Business
- The Independent
Best Apple deals in the Amazon Prime Day 2025 sale, handpicked by a tech critic
Bargain hunters, it's time. Amazon Prime Day 2025 is officially here, and the deals are coming in thick and fast, especially on Apple tech. Whether you're eyeing up a new iPad, Apple Watch or finally ready to upgrade your iPhone, now's your chance to save. Running from now until 11 July, Prime Day is Amazon's biggest shopping event of the year, with thousands of exclusive offers for Prime members. Apple discounts are usually hard to come by, but this is one of the rare moments when you'll see real price cuts on everything Apple, from AirPods to MacBooks and everything in between. I've been covering Prime Day for close to a decade, so you can trust that I'll only flag the best bargains of the bunch. I'm rounding up the top Apple deals throughout the day and updating this page as soon as I spot a discount, so you can find the deals that are actually worth your time (and money). Why you can trust IndyBest to find the best Apple deals in the Amazon Prime Day sale As The Independent 's senior tech critic, I specialise in all things tech, with a focus on Apple products. Whether I'm reviewing the latest AirPods or predicting the specs of the next iPhone, I've been tracking Apple prices for years. This allows me to spot the best deals from a mile away. If you're after AirPods at their lowest-ever price, you can count on me to be the first to report on the discount. Reduced to their all-time low price, I'd recommend snapping these up while you can. Praised by tech critic David Phelan, they boast better audio and better active noise cancellation than the AirPods 4. David's review found that they feature some really neat adaptive audio features that react to your environment in real time. I know all that first-hand, too; these are actually the earbuds I wear every day, and I love that they're being updated with new features all the time. If you're looking to upgrade your laptop this Prime Day, then you'll be pleased to hear that Apple's latest and greatest MacBook Air has been slashed by £150, bringing it down to an all-time low. In his rave review, tech critic David Phelan found the laptop 'Preposterously slim, sharply designed and appealingly light, with battery life that goes on and on.' He also loved the faster processor and improved webcam. It's really simple; according to David, 'this is Apple's best MacBook Air yet.' Launched in March, the all-new 11th-generation iPad has dropped to its lowest-ever price this Prime Day. Replacing the 10th-gen model, it boasts a faster A16 Bionic chip, USB-C charging and double the storage, with 128GB as standard. It still features the same bright 10.9in Liquid Retina display, making it the best-value iPad in Apple's line-up right now and a steal at this price. The latest Apple Watch Ultra 2 has just been slashed by a huge £150 for Prime Day. In his review, tech critic David Phelan called it 'a big chunky wearable that's perfect for extreme sport enthusiasts,' as it has a two-day battery life that's perfect for hiking. It boasts a bright 3000-nit display, a sleep apnoea-detection feature to track breathing irregularities over time, and an upgraded S9 processor, making it faster and last longer than other watches. You also get a neat double-tap gesture feature for one-handed control. Apple's all-new budget phone has just received its biggest price cut yet, bringing it less than £500 for the first time since it launched in February. It's better than the iPhone SE in every way. In his review, tech critic David Phelan said it's 'not an upgraded iPhone SE,' but 'an awful lot more, from more storage to a bigger display.' Looking to save big on the iPhone 16 this Prime Day? The 128GB model has already dipped below £700 thanks to a 13 per cent discount, with similar savings to be found on the larger storage options. In his review of the iPhone 16, tech critic David Phelan praised the smartphone's 'extremely useful camera control, the funky audio options and faster wireless charging.' He added, 'feature after feature that you might have expected to be Pro-only is on the iPhone 16,' making it an excellent option if you'd been saving up for one of the pricier models. It's also worth noting that there's around 10 per cent off the 256GB and 512GB models too, with John Lewis price matching over Prime Day and beyond. This is the lowest price I've seen on a pack of four AirTags since Black Friday last year. If you're like me and constantly losing things, these are a game-changer. In my review, I raved about how you can track your stuff with precise turn-by-turn directions in an augmented-reality environment inside the Find My app. These AirTags are a lifesaver if you ever misplace your wallet or your keys. If you want to upgrade your desktop set-up, there's a small reduction on the Mac mini desktop computer. It has Apple's latest M4 chip, and its mini dimensions mean that it'll slot perfectly into a small home office. The price dropped by a modest 12 per cent back in May, so we'll let you know if there are further reductions once Prime Day arrives.
Phone Arena
03-06-2025
- Business
- Phone Arena
These super-popular JBL earbuds are on sale at an insanely low price, but surely not for long
Have you ever owned a pair of JBL earbuds? Well, now's without a doubt your best chance to try out something else than the AirPods, Samsung Galaxy Buds, or Google Pixel Buds you all know and... kind of love, but not really or at least not all the time. The JBL Tune 225TWS are simply too cheap to be ignored at Woot at the time of this writing, fetching $24.99 in a single black colorway, and far more importantly, in brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged condition. Believe it or not, you'll also get a full 1-year manufacturer warranty with your purchase if you hurry, so there's clearly no reason to be hesitant about doing business with this Amazon-owned e-tailer specialized in top tech bargains just like this one. $55 off (69%) True Wireless Earbuds with JBL Pure Bass Sound, Dual Connect, Google Fast Pair, Bluetooth 5.0, Up to 5 Hours of Uninterrupted Listening Time, 25 Hours of Combined Battery Life with Charging Case, Black, Native Voice Assistant, New, 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty Included Buy at Woot True Wireless Earbuds with JBL Pure Bass Sound, Dual Connect, Google Fast Pair, Bluetooth 5.0, Up to 5 Hours of Uninterrupted Listening Time, 25 Hours of Combined Battery Life with Charging Case, Native Voice Assistant, Black Buy at Amazon That's going to become especially obvious when you consider that Amazon itself sells the exact same product for a whopping 45 bucks more than Woot after a terribly humble discount from a $79.95 list price. Naturally, your 25 bucks will not buy you active noise cancellation or any other super-advanced technologies like that, but the JBL Pure Bass Sound quality and battery life are evidently good enough for a solid 4-star Amazon customer rating average based on more than 24,000 (!!!) verified shopper opinions. As unlikely as it may sound, these ultra-affordable JBL buds offer up to 25 hours of battery life between their 5-hour starting endurance rating and an additional 20 hours of juice provided by a bundled charging case that just so happens to be quite stylish too. With Dual Connect, you can listen to your tunes on one bud while charging the other, and with Fast Pair, your Android handset will sync to your new true wireless earbuds at the flick of an (imaginary) switch. That's pretty great for just $24.99, which is why I'm pretty sure Woot will run out of inventory here much sooner than the promotion's official June 11 expiration date.
