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Last updated: June 29, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Apple Product Pricing and Deals

Apple has implemented widespread price increases across its Mac and iPad product lines, with only the iPhone and Apple Watch remaining unaffected. The reasons cited for these hikes point to the escalating costs associated with building AI data centers, suggesting a shift in the company's cost structure. Despite these increases, significant discounts on current MacBook Pro models remain available. Amazon is offering up to $650 off various 14-inch and 16-inch configurations featuring M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips. These promotions extend beyond Amazon, with record low Apple discounts still accessible this weekend on Air Pods, Air Tag, Apple Watch, and MacBook Pro models, even after the conclusion of Prime Day.

Apple Ecosystem and Software

In a notable promotion, Apple TV is offering free access to all its Formula 1 streaming content for users in the United States, requiring no subscription. This comes as a project has successfully rebuilt the Apple II Plus entirely in hardware, eschewing emulation for a more authentic retro computing experience. For Mac users, a guide is available on how to create a mac OS Golden Gate USB installer from a USB drive, a tool useful for system upgrades and troubleshooting. Meanwhile, the absence of game shows on the Apple TV platform continues to be a topic of discussion, with no immediate indication that the company will enter this genre anytime soon.

Apple Device Applications

Apple's Air Pods have played an unexpected role in law enforcement, recently aiding in crime solving. In one instance, signals from Air Pods helped apprehend a woman refusing to leave an Apple Store. In another, stolen Air Pods were linked to the recovery of a Bangladeshi presenter's iPhone.