Macworld Best iPad deals: updated February 5, 2026 These are the deals we would recommend to our own friends and family. They are based on the best prices right now at hundreds of resellers of Apple products. Today’s best Mac mini deals: U.S. Amazon, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,099 ($100 off, MSRP $1,199) Amazon, 13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): $1,149.99 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299) Amazon, 11-inch M3 iPad Air (256GB): $589 ($110 off, MSRP $699) Amazon, 13-inch M3 iPad Air (256GB): $779 ($110 off, MSRP $899) Amazon, iPad (A16, 512GB): $599 ($50 off, MSRP $649) Amazon, iPad mini (A17 Pro, 256GB): $699 ($100 off, MSRP $799) Today’s best Mac mini deals: U.K. KRCS, 11-inch M5 iPad Pro (128GB): £979…

The European Commission announced on Thursday that Apple’s Maps and Ads services will not be designated as gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, pointing to their relatively low usage and limited market impact in Europe. “The Commission has concluded that Apple does not qualify as a gatekeeper in relation to Apple Ads and Apple Maps, as neither of these platform services constitute an important gateway for business users to reach end users,” it said in a statement. Charlotte Van Campenhout for Reuters: ‎ Apple said it welcomed the decision. “These services face significant competition in Europe, and we’re pleased the Commission recognized they do not meet the criteria for designation under the Digital Markets Act,” it said in a…

"Shot on iPhone" is about to get a lot cooler, as NASA is now allowing astronauts to carry their own smartphones aboard two upcoming spaceflights.NASA is allowing its astronauts to take iPhone to spaceIt looks like NASA is getting ready to ease up on some of its longstanding rules surrounding what can and cannot be taken on spaceflights — and the iPhone is set to be a part of it.NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman has publicly announced that the Crew-12 and Artemis II astronauts can carry their own iPhones to document the journey how they want. The announcement surfaced on X just shy of 11:00 pm ET on February 4. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

We were so busy covering Apple's earnings call last Thursday that iFixit's AirTag 2 teardown video that afternoon went under our radar until now. For those who have yet to watch the video, iFixit opens up the AirTag 2 and reveals what is new inside, including a redesigned speaker that is up to 50% louder than the one in the previous AirTag, according to Apple. The teardown also provides a look at the AirTag 2's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip and more. The overall design of the AirTag 2 is similar to the original version of the item tracking accessory. While a previous teardown showed that it is more difficult to remove the speaker in the AirTag 2, compared to the…

In an email this week, Apple warns users to update Home app to avoid hassles as support for the older version expires. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

Alongside the ongoing $100 price drops on all Apple Watch Series 11 models, today we are turning our attention to iPad. The most affordable iPad mini is $100 off in all four colors while we also spotted a chance to land the least pricey M5 iPad Pro you can buy at $230 off the list price. Those deals also join some notable accessory offers, including Apple Solo Bands from $15, a major discount on ZAGG’s Pro Keys 2 for M4/M5 iPad Pro at $65 (57% off), Powerbeats Pro 2 up to $114 off, and more. Scope it all out below. more…