M4 MacBook Air, iPad (A16), Apple Solo Loops,more 9to5Mac

Today’s best Apple deals are starting off with some new low pricing across the M4 MacBook Air lineup, this time in brand-new condition at up to $100 off with deals starting from $939 on the most affordable configuration. We also spotted Apple’s new 11-inch iPad (A16) back at Amazon all-time lows from $320 alongside these Apple Watch band discovery box deal – buy 1 official Solo Loop for $20 and get 2 FREE (originally $147). All of that and more awaits down below. 

New Amazon lows hit Apple’s M4 MacBook Air lineup at up to $100 off, brand-new configs from $939

In our continued effort to uncover the best possible deals on Apple’s latest M4 MacBook Air lineup, we wanted to highlight the deal Amazon is now offering on the Starlight 15-inch model with the upgraded 24GB of RAM and the 512GB SSD. Regularly $1,599, you can land this one down at $1,499 shipped to deliver a solid $100 in savings and the lowest price we have tracked to date in brand-new condition on this configuration.

As of the time of writing only the Starlight variant is seeing the straight up $100 price drop right now – the Midnight model is at the $1,519 all-time low as well, but the other two are very near full price. For the record, even Best Buy’s open-box listings on this model are sitting at prices worth of $1,400.

Let’s take a run down of the best new prices across the lineup over at Amazon for folks not interested in the upgraded 15-inch above – all three of the most affordable 13-inch models have now dropped an additional $10 to $20 to deliver new lows on just about all color options, much like the 15-inch configs seen below:

• 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $939 (Reg. $999)
• 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB from $1,129 (Reg. $1,199)
• 13-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,319 (Reg. $1,399)
• 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/256GB $1,129 (Reg. $1,399)
• 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB $1,319 (Reg. $1,399)
• 15-inch M4 MacBook Air 24GB/512GB $1,519 (Reg. $1,599)

While the price drops on the M4 MacBook Air have been a bit of a slow burn with just about all configs hovering in that $50 off range, we are now just starting to see a good collection of models dropping below that by as much as $100 to give folks a shot at some savings. It’s hard to say exactly how the tariff situation is going to take hold of the latest MacBooks here in terms of potential price hikes, but there are definitely some savings to be had at well below the pre-Trump MSRPs.

Apple’s new 11-inch iPad (A16) returns to Amazon lows today from $320

We are once again tracking another chance to score the lowest new price to date on Apple’s latest iPad (A16). Amazon is now offering the base model 128GB configuration in blue and yellow down at $319.99 shipped. The pink and silver variants are remaining at the prices we have been tracking over the last month or so starting at $329.

Regularly $349, today’s deals certainly aren’t massive or anything but again, $320 is the lowest we have tracked on brand-new units since the latest iPad 11, or iPad (A16), debuted under two months ago. This is only the second time we have seen the blue this low and the very first time the yellow model has dropped below $329.

Here’s how the discounted pricing works out across the lineup right now – only the 128GB variant is matching the lowest we have tracked to date.

While for many the 128GB is going to feel underwhelming, myself included, this is Apple’s ultra-affordable entry-level tablet after all. I would argue that, for the folks interested in picking up Apple’s latest casual iPad experience, scoring the most affordable possible configuration is key – once you get up into the $400+ range you could just land a discounted iPad mini 7 or M2/3 Air.

This iPad features a slightly larger 11-inch Liquid Retina Display, 12MP front/12MP back cameras, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C connectivity, and runs on the A16 chip – it is not Apple Intelligence-compatible, but rather a more family-friendly casual tablet experience that brings the iPad vibes home for less.

Hit up our launch coverage over at 9to5Mac for more details.

Just remember, if you have an older iPad 10 or something to trade-in, you can still score this model at as much as $175 off – all of the details you need to know await right here.

Apple Watch band discovery box deal: Buy 1 official Solo Loop for $20 and get 2 FREE (Orig. $147), more

We have tracked more than a few chances to save on the official Apple Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loops over the last few months. But today Woot is changing things up with an interesting Discovery Box offer – for $19.99 to $29.99 you get up to three unique colors of the Solo Loop/Braided Loop. These bands originally sold for $49 and $99 a pop. Head below for more details on how this works.

Okay, so firstly you have to choose between the silicone Solo Loop or the Braided model. Once you click through either of those you’ll be greeted with selections for your wrist size and the Apple Watch case size you’re after.

Just remember, as wild as the price is here – we are talking as low as just over $6.50 per band, this is a sort of mystery box and you do not get to choose your colors. Woot specifically says you will get either three or two bands in the sizes you choose and there be no duplicate colors in any one box:

1. Follow the sizing steps below to determine your correct Apple Watch Solo Loop size.
2. Select your size & the appropriate model for your Apple Watch from the item drop downs and add it to your cart.
3. We’ll send you (2) Apple Braided Solo Loop bands, each in the specific size you selected, but each one being a unique color, selected at random from our warehouse. There will be NO DUPLICATE COLORS in each box!

Woot also says that “each band in the discovery box will also come individually packaged in an original Apple retail package” and include the factory 1-year Apple warranty.

We can certainly understand why this sort of mystery box thing isn’t for everyone – you might not get one color you actually want. That said, if you’re the type to mix and match all sorts of different colors for various outfits and the like, or maybe you’re just grabbing some for the kids, your significant other, or friends as gifts, you really can’t beat the price here. This is indeed the lowest we have tracked and a frankly wild deal on an official Apple Watch band.

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