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25 Apple products are on sale for record lows this October Prime Day
Amazon's Apple deals have been especially juicy and ripe this week, but this is your last chance to pick them. The retail giant's fourth annual Prime Big Deal Days sale ends tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 8, and it's your final opportunity to grab some record-low prices on Apple Watches, AirPods, iPads, and MacBooks.
Apple AirPods 4
(save $40)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 42mm)
(save $170)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB)
(save $150)
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
(save $200)
Apple AirTag
(save $9.01)
This year, the "October Prime Day" sale (Amazon's unofficial Black Friday kickoff event) comes hot on the heels of Apple's "Awe Dropping" launch of new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. Deals on the new iPhone 17 series or iPhone Air are highly unlikely — no luck yet, at least — but the brand-new Apple Watch Series 11 and SE 3 are already seeing their first teensy discounts in honor of the occasion.
If you don't mind some slight spec downgrades, Amazon is doling out even more impressive discounts to those wearables' predecessors: The Apple Watch Series 10 and second-gen SE with cellular connectivity are on sale for $329 and $219, respectively. Those deals blow past their previous all-time lows.
Some of the best deals have actually been today, on the final day of the sale. Other Apple products that have fallen to record-low prices this Prime Big Deal Days include the AirPods 4 (now starting at just $89), the 11-inch M3 iPad Air (now $449), and the M4 MacBook Air (now $799 in the 13-inch size). A few devices are actually cheaper today than they were when the sale started on Tuesday. The 15-inch M4 MacBook Air is just $969 as of Wednesday evening (normally $1,199); it was $979 this afternoon. And the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro is $799 today (normally $999). Meanwhile, the AirPods 4 with ANC are $118.99 now — a full cent lower than earlier. Hey, can't say we didn't tell you.
In total, we've spotted over two dozen Apple products that are chilling at record lows on Amazon this week. If they sell out there (the 11-inch M4 iPad Pro is no longer available), Best Buy is matching some but not all of them during its competing Techtober Sale.
You've only got a few hours left to shop, as these deals will disappear when the sale ends at midnight. We're rounding up our top picks below and will be monitoring them for any last-minute price drops or stock alerts. Don't wait if you see something you want. Record lows are marked with a 🔥.
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Best October Prime Day AirPods deal
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Why we like them
Apple's latest wireless earbuds are one of our favorite pairs for budget shoppers, offering "five hours of battery life and smooth sound quality," per Mashable's Samantha Mangino. (She especially recommends them for iPhone and iPad owners because they connect seamlessly with those devices.) Dirt-cheap AirPods are a Prime Day staple, and Amazon really delivered this Prime Big Deal Days: The standard AirPods are only $89 right now (normally $129), while the ANC version is just $118.98 (usually $179). You'll lock in an all-time low either way.
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple AirPods 4 with ANC.
More AirPods deals
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Apple AirPods 4 with ANC — $118.98 $179 (save $60.02) 🔥
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Apple AirPods Pro 2 — $169.99 $249 (save $79.01)
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Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $429 $549 (save $119.01) 🔥
Best October Prime Day Apple Watch deal
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Why we like it
While the Apple Watch Series 10 is virtually identical to its successor in terms of features and design, its battery life is a bit worse. That's not ideal if you plan to regularly use tracking tools like Sleep Score, which get less accurate in Low Power Mode, but it's an easy sacrifice at a price like this. The rose gold Series 10 with cellular connectivity and a light blush sport band is now just $329 — a 34% savings and a new all-time low. Before this month, it never dipped below $370.
This deal is so good, we almost think it might be a fluke on Amazon's part (either that or an inventory-clearing clearance discount).
Read Mashable's full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.
More October Prime Day Apple Watch deals
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Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 40mm) — $169.99 $249 (save $79.01)
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Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $199 $279 (save $80) 🔥
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Apple Watch SE, 2nd Gen (GPS + cellular, 44mm) — $219 $329 (save $110) 🔥
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Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 40mm) — $239.99 $249 (save $9.01) 🔥
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Apple Watch SE, 3rd Gen (GPS, 44mm) — $269.99 $279 (save $9.01) 🔥
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Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) — $376.56 $399 (save $22.44)
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Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + cellular, 46mm) — $359 $529 (save $170) 🔥
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm) — $389.99 $399 (save $9.01) 🔥
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 42mm) — $489.99 $499 (save $9.01) 🔥
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS + cellular, 46mm) — $519.99 $529 (save $9.01) 🔥
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Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + cellular, 49mm) — $649 $799 (save $150) 🔥
Best iPad deal
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Why we like it
The latest 11-inch iPad Air isn't vastly different from its M2 predecessor, but its better battery life (over 14 hours per charge) and faster M3 processor are both appreciated upgrades. That impressive performance, plus the fact that iPadOS 26 now supports a nifty windowing system, makes it a solid MacBook alternative for shoppers on a budget. We think it's the best iPad for most people, especially now that it's down to just $449 at Amazon — that's its best price on record.
Read Mashable's full review of the 13-inch Apple iPad Air (M3).
More iPad deals
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Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $279 $349 (save $70) 🔥
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Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $379 $499 (save $120)
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Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $429 $499 (save $70)
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Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $649 $799 (save $50) 🔥
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Apple iPad Pro, 13-inch (M4, WiFi, 256GB) — $1,099.99 $1,299 (save $199.01)
Best MacBook deal
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Why we like it
The M4 MacBook Air is an absolute powerhouse, outperforming 89% of the laptops in our current testing database. Compared to the previous-gen M3 model, it features a better 12MP Center Stage camera and open-lid support for two external displays. The 13-inch model is now on sale for just $799 (typically $999), which is yet another all-time low.
Read Mashable's full review of the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air (M4).
More MacBook deals
MacBook Airs
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Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $969 $1,199 (save $230) 🔥
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Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999 $1,199 (save $200) 🔥
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Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,399 (save $200)
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Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,199 $1,399 (save $200) 🔥
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Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,354 $1,599 (save $245) 🔥
MacBook Pros
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1599 (save $200)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599 $1,799 (save $200)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,249 $2,499 (save $250)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 48GB RAM, 512B SSD) — $2,599 $2,899 (save $300)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,869 $3,199 (save $330)
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Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,099 $3,499 (save $400)
Macs
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Mac Mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $499 $599 (save $100)
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Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,299 (save $150) 🔥
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Apple iMac, 24-inch (M4 with 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,347.50 $1,499 (save $151.50)
Apple accessory deals
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Apple EarPods — $16.99 $19 (save $2.01)
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Apple AirTag — $19.99 $29 (save $9.01) 🔥
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Apple 30W USB-C Power Adapter — $25 $39 (save $14) 🔥
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Apple AirTags (4-pack) — $64.99 $99 (save $34.01)
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Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $69.99 $79 (save $9.01)
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Apple Pencil Pro — $99 $129 (save $30)
Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're rowdy.
Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.
NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Hullabaloo
The words are related to sound.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained
These words describe ruckus.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer today
Today's spangram is Lets Get Loud.
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NYT Strands word list for April 24
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Shout
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Holler
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Clamor
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Lets Get Loud
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Bellow
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Whoop
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Caterwaul
Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and if you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now!
Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you love a good drink.
If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:
Intoxicated.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today's Wordle is…
DRUNK
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.
The Federal Communications Commission is using the presence of "controversial gender identity issues" in children's television programming as a pretense for questioning how TV ratings are developed and enforced, according to a notice published Wednesday by the federal agency.
The notice generally assesses TV ratings, but specifically points out that these industry guidelines have rated shows featuring "transgender and gender non-binary programming" as appropriate for children. It argues that parents aren't provided this information, "thereby undermining the ability of parents to make informed choices for their families."
In the document, the FCC poses a series of open-ended questions about TV ratings development, including whether the board responsible for the guidelines is "sufficiently balanced" with viewpoints outside of the entertainment industry and if faith-based organizations should be represented in the body.
"What more could the board do to include family-oriented perspectives — which are not well represented in the media industry — in its ratings process?" the notice asks.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the public notice on X, explaining that "parents have raised concerns with the industry's approach." He added that these parents believe "New York & Hollywood programmers" promote objectionable content in kids programming without disclosing that to parents. Carr didn't mention gender identity in his X post.
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TV parents guidelines can include both a rating as well as descriptors for content that includes crude language, sexual situations, and violence.
LGBTQ+ advocates criticized the public notice, arguing that it amounted to discrimination and censorship.
"Trump's FCC is trying to turn transgender people into a warning label," Tyler Hack, executive director of the transgender rights advocacy group Christopher Street Project, said in a statement. "It is dehumanizing, and it is part of a broader political strategy to stigmatize LGBTQ+ people in every corner of public life."
Sarah Kate Ellis, president and CEO of GLAAD, described the notice as government overreach.
"Media companies must be allowed to create and broadcast stories that reflect one-quarter of their audience without interference from a government agency with its own anti-transgender political agenda," Ellis said in a statement.
This isn't the first time Carr has been accused of censorship. Carr has claimed broadcasters air "hoaxes" and "news distortions" that also happen to be unfavorable to President Trump. Carr has suggested the licenses of such broadcasters won't be renewed.
In March, dozens of free speech experts argued in an open letter to Carr that his threats against broadcasters are "unlawful jawboning" and his vague characterization of "fake news" violates the First Amendment. The authors called on Carr to "withdraw" his threats.
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