In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Purple iPhone 12 mini FREE on Verizon, Apple TV 4K sees rare discount, AirPods Max hit 2021 low, and much more…
If you’re still rocking an older iPhone, it’s time to upgrade. I recently went from an iPhone 11 Pro to the iPhone 12 mini and it was a fantastic choice. The smaller and lighter phone make it easy for me to slip it into a pocket and essentially allows me to hold it forever in bed above my head without worrying that I’ll drop it…not that I’d do that sort of thing anyway. Right now, Verizon is offering the purple iPhone 12 mini for FREE when you activate a new line on one of its unlimited plans. Honestly, the only thing that makes the 12 mini better is getting it free, so this is the best of both worlds. Ready to pick one up? Here’s all the details you need to know.
Maybe it’s time to upgrade your home theater with a new smart TV interface? Sure, most UHDTVs come with their own smart OS built-in, and maybe yours even has AirPlay 2 and HomeKit out of the box. However, there’s nothing like the Apple TV experience when it comes to browsing for and finding new content. It’s rare that we see Apple TV go on sale, so any discount is notable, especially when it’s $30 off and drops the entry-level 32GB 4K model to $149. I love my Apple TV 4K, and will likely pick up the latest version when I get a new TV, placing my previous-generation one (which is the model on sale today) somewhere else in my house, as it’s still a fantastic powerhouse.
For those still working from home, blocking out distractions can be a bit hard sometimes. Apple’s AirPods Max nail active noise cancellation, among many other things. I personally have a pair and absolutely love putting them on and watching the world fade away. I run a small homelab of servers, which can be a bit noisy to deal with. But, placing AirPods Max on instantly gets rid of all the background noise and lets me focus on music, movies, or whatever else I’m doing at the time. Also on a rare sale, right now you can pick up AirPods Max for $519, which is a $30 discount from its normal going rate, marking a 2021 low that we’ve tracked.
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- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s first expansion takes you to the shores of Ireland
- Tested: Nomad’s stainless steel MagSafe Mount justifies its steep price with an unmatched build
- OtterBox MagSafe car mounts now available, will fasten iPhone 12 to dashboard, vent, more
- Bamford London launches Sesame Street-inspired luxury watches for the kid in us all
- Kidrobot’s new 16-inch HugMe Shake Action Plush Sonic The Hedgehog dances on command
- Three new limited-edition Mandalorian pinball machines arrive from a galaxy far, far away
- Vans x Parks Project collaboration features classic sneakers, apparel, more
- Review: Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT adds Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth [Video]
- Microsoft celebrates 20 years of Xbox with gear drops, wallpapers, more through November
- Framework launches DIY modular laptop for the future of sustainable tech, pre-order now
- GameSir unleashes Bluetooth iPhone game controller with competitive price, more
- CASETiFY’s new One Piece collection sets sail with iPhone 12 MagSafe cases and more
- Nordstrom’s Swing Guide will have you ready for golf and tennis season with gear for the entire family
- E3 2021’s all-digital event: Virtual show floor, video content, social ‘lounges,’ and more
- Sony just unveiled two new DualSense controller colors: Midnight Black and Cosmic Red
- Here’s our first look at five all-new LEGO Marvel Infinity Saga sets launching this summer
- HTC Vive Pro 2 offers 5K resolution, 120° field of view, Hi-Res 3D spacial audio, more for $799
- All-new Minecraft DLC unveiled: How to Train Your Dragon, Hidden Depths, more
- L. L. Bean digs up vintage summer looks straight from the archives with an eco-friendly twist
- Anker’s new PowerWave Pad Slim is its most compact MagSafe charger yet
- PlayStation 2021 Days of Play event: Loads of freebies, multiplayer weekend, more
- Amazon launches refreshed Echo Show 8 and 5 Alexa displays alongside new Kids edition
- Destiny 2 Season of the Splicer brings ‘an endless night,’ potential cross-play, more
- Razer upgrades new Blade 15 Advanced with 360Hz display, i9 processor, more
- Adonit’s new stylus pairs with iPhone and iPad, is a voice recorder, and costs less than Apple Pencil
- Nomad expands AirTags accessory lineup with new Rugged Keychain and Pet Tag
- Backcountry’s Trail Running Guide has you ready for spring outings: HOKA, Nike, more
- Oakywood introduces new felt MacBook and iPad sleeves
- Wyze Buds Pro take on AirPods Pro with ANC, Alexa, 24-hour battery, more at $66
- LEGO’s new 2,000-piece ‘Friends’ set recreates Joey and Monica’s iconic apartments
- PNY upgrades your desktop with 4000MHz XLR8 Gaming EPIC-X RGB DDR4 RAM
- MSI’s 11th Gen. Intel laptops feature RTX 30-series GPUs priced from $999
- Mass Effect: Legendary Edition launches Friday – here’s what we know and how to pre-order
- Reebok x Cardi B are delivering Mother’s Day styles the whole family can get in on
- New Samsung Smart Monitor surfaces with smaller size, upgraded remote, AirPlay 2, more
- LEGO UCS AT-AT rumored to release this fall, joins 9 other summer Star Wars sets
- Cole Haan’s new tennis collection will have you ready to hit the court in style
- Grovemade expands Wood MagSafe iPhone 12 Stand line with a solid brass treatment
- LEGO teases upcoming Stranger Things set ahead of season 4 premier
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Save up to $149 and upgrade to Apple’s latest M1 MacBook Air at the best prices yet
- Home Depot takes up to 48% on DEWALT combo kits, tools, and accessories from $20
- Segway’s Ninebot E22 Electric Kickscooter plunges to $2 from all-time low, now $400
- Amazon adds Bluetooth to your car with this receiver at $9.50 Prime shipped (37% off)
- Dick’s Sporting Goods offers up to 50% off Nike, adidas, Under Armour, more from $11
- Philips Hue lights and accessories see rare discounts: Go Lamp $68, more from $17
- Upgrade your woodshop with a router table, cyclone dust collector, jigs, more from $15
- Monitors up to $420 off: MSI 34-inch, Dell 40-inch 5K Thunderbolt, more from $252
- True Utility FIXR 20-in-1 Multi-Tool dives to $10.50 Prime shipped, more from $5 (Up to 48% off)
- Score new all-time lows on Apple’s official iPhone 12/Pro/Max Silicone MagSafe Cases from $40
- Swiss Army, Kershaw, Smith & Wesson multi-tools and knives from $8 (Up to 50% off)
- Nomad outlet sale discounts leather Apple Watch bands, Base Station Pro, more from $10
- Apple’s 2020 12.9-inch iPad Pro 256GB returns to Amazon low at $199 off
- Score a 2-pack of ESR’s affordable AirTags Keychains for just $11 (Save 27%)
- Build a HomeBridge server with this $95 CanaKit Raspberry Pi 4 starter set (Save $25)
- Nordstrom Rack’s Activewear Event takes up to 55% off Nike, adidas, more
- Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub adds voice commands to your existing opener at just $20
- Anker’s new weekend sale discounts iPhone and Android essentials, more from $11
- Amazon’s Moen bathroom/kitchen sale from $2.50: Shower heads, robe hooks, racks, more
- Anker’s latest sale discounts 2-in-1 chargers, video doorbells, more from $16
- Save $140 on Anker’s PowerHouse II 400 Portable Power Station, now $260 via Amazon
- Just $10 scores you this highly-rated aluminum 7-in-1 USB-C hub (Save 60%)
- Save on nearly all of Apple’s official iPhone 11/Pro/Max cases from $15
- RYOBI’s 6-tool combo kit gets you started on DIY projects for $100 off, now $221
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