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Why this year’s biggest iPhone might be DOA

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:46:36 +0000

Apple discontinued the Mac Pro earlier this year, and it’s not hard to imagine why: the flagship computer was simply too high-end and too expensive for its own good. As if to demonstrate this, Apple launched the budget MacBook Neo at almost the same time, and it proved a huge hit. Public judgment doesn’t get much clearer than that.

Given this scenario, it’s tempting to wonder why Apple is charging full steam ahead with the iPhone Ultra. Like the Mac Pro, this foldable phone is set to raise Apple’s price ceiling considerably at a time when many customers are having to reassess their outgoings. Foldable phones remain a niche market, and the iPhone Ultra risks following in the footsteps of the Mac Pro and other top-shelf Apple products that failed to move the needle, including the Apple Watch Edition, iMac Pro, and Vision Pro.

I’m worried, in short, that the iPhone Ultra could end up being dead on arrival. It feels like a risky move at the best of times, but with the Mac Pro’s demise fresh in everyone’s minds, is Apple dooming its device before it even arrives?

The hard sell

There’s a common misconception that Apple overprices products to gouge gullible fans out of their hard-earned cash. And sure, Apple products can tend to be on the pricey side. But with reports showing that its devices last far longer than rivals year after year, it’s hard to believe that Apple is ripping off its customers.

Nevertheless, it remains true that Apple is not afraid to charge an arm and a leg to welcome you into its walled garden. The company’s philosophy is not to be the first but to be the best, and that sometimes means going all out with a premium offering that boasts all the bells and whistles.

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The iPhone Ultra will undoubtedly fall into this category. For a start, you can’t make a foldable smartphone without incurring major costs. This is a sector that is both niche and cutting edge, and no one has really worked out how to perfect the form factor yet, never mind make products that are remotely affordable. Throw in Apple’s tendency to include superior features in an effort to improve the experience and the iPhone Ultra is well on its way to expensive territory.

Indeed, that’s exactly what Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman says we should expect, with the journalist predicting the device will “cross the $2,000 threshold” when it’s launched later this year.

Interestingly, it’s not clear if Gurman meant the iPhone Ultra could be configured to cost over $2,000 or start at that point. If we assume its initial, baseline cost is $2,000, you could be looking at a price of around $2,800 if you outfit it with 2TB of storage. That’s based on the costs involved with an iPhone 17 Pro Max, the current top-end iPhone.

Regardless, $2,000 is almost twice the price of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. That likely won’t be an easy pill to swallow, even for seasoned Apple fans.

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Apple’s previous experiences at the ultra-high end of the market have not been encouraging. The past is littered with failures: not only is there the recently deceased Mac Pro, but the Vision Pro is another clear example. Going a little further back, the $10,000 Apple Watch Edition was so unappealing to users that it almost derailed Apple’s wearable entirely. It was only by reorienting the device towards health and fitness that Apple was able to turn it into a success.

Yet despite all these ill omens, Apple keeps trying to convince its users that sacrificing their future financial stability on a luxury product is exactly what they should be doing. Not only is that past form concerning, but it runs counter to the evidence that’s right in front of Apple’s eyes.

The MacBook Neo alternative

There’s an alternative to all this premium posturing: make affordable products that most people want to buy.

This was Apple’s founding vision and the one that motivated Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in all their work. Indeed, Jobs told biographer Walter Isaacson: “I love it when you can bring really great design and simple capability to something that doesn’t cost much… It was the original vision for Apple. That’s what we tried to do with the first Mac. That’s what we did with the iPod.”

To counter claims that Apple was overpricing its products, Jobs also pointed to their quality and said that getting rivals’ devices up to Apple’s standards often meant paying more than if you’d just stuck with Apple in the first place.

And this isn’t all theoretical; just look at the MacBook Neo. It’s brought a level of power and quality to the entry-level side of the market that has been entirely absent for years. Pay $599 to a PC manufacturer, meanwhile, and you’ll get a plastic laptop with a nerfed version of Windows and a chip that runs hot, loud and slow.

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Despite some concerned pundits wondering aloud about what kind of Mac you’d get for $599, the MacBook Neo has garnered near-universal acclaim and has been flying off the shelves. Indeed, there are reports that Apple is selling so many that it might run out of A18 Pro chips before the A19 version of the laptop is ready.

In other words, Apple has proof positive that making an insanely great, affordable product can lead to both critical and commercial success. The contrast with the Mac Pro, which was discontinued a mere 15 days after the MacBook Neo went on sale, is stark and unmistakable.

By looking at both the Mac Pro and the MacBook Neo, we can see two diverging paths for Apple. The former–paved with other stuttering efforts, most recently the Vision Pro–presents a risky, high-cost road for customers. The latter lowers the barrier to entry and has proven to be remarkably successful. I’m not saying that it’s cut and dried or that things always play out this way, but the contrasting fortunes of the Mac Pro and the MacBook Neo provide a helpfully cautionary tale.

None of this is proof that the iPhone Ultra’s failure is pre-ordained. While I’m not expecting it to sell in record numbers, perhaps Apple is confident that it will move enough units to justify the cost, effort and research.

For Apple’s own sake, you’d hope that it knows what it’s doing, given that plans for the iPhone Ultra appear to be going ahead. But the trail of very public misfires, and the obvious success of the MacBook Neo, hasn’t settled my nerves.

Get this 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro with an upgraded charger for $200 off

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:44:21 +0000

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Apple’s MacBook Pro M5 14-inch is down to $1,519 right now at B&H, a $200 savings off its regular price. This isn’t just a great price for a laptop with a solid configuration, but also for one that comes with an upgraded 96W power adapter, a nice bonus that we usually don’t see on these offers.

This 14-inch MacBook Pro is powered by Apple’s powerful M5 chip, pairing a 10-core CPU with a 10-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. This means that your new laptop will handle everything from heavy photo edits to video exports to everyday multitasking without feeling like it’s dragging its feet. You get 16GB of unified memory and a spacious 1TB SSD, so you’ll have plenty of power and space for all your big project files and all the apps you want to install.

That 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen delivers at a sharp 3024×1964 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, which means you’ll get smooth visuals no matter what you’re doing. The 1000 nits of sustained brightness and 1600 nits peak in HDR mean you’ll be able to use this laptop out in the garden all summer.

When it comes to connectivity, the MacBook Pro is ready for everything. With three Thunderbolt 4 ports and HDMI, you can create a multi-screen setup. The laptop also features an SDXC card Slot and MagSafe 3 charging. It gets fantastic battery life, and when it runs out, you’ll be able

The laptop is an excellent companion for everyday work, creative projects, big spreadsheets, coding, and so much more. The only downside is that you can’t upgrade it on your own. The memory and storage are soldered, so what you buy today is what you’re stuck with. The only way to get more storage is to invest in a portable SSD.

But at $1,519, the MacBook Pro M5 is a great pick for those who want a laptop that will perform wonderfully for many years to come. From processing power to the fantastic screen and upgraded charger, there are loads of things to love about this machine.

Don’t pay $199 — this Deal Days sale gets you Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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TL;DR: Windows 11 Pro is down to $9.97 during Deal Days, giving eligible PCs lifetime access to premium features like BitLocker, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox, Azure AD support, and Copilot.

You know a deal is getting attention when people start assuming it’s a typo. That’s pretty much the reaction to Windows 11 Pro dropping to just $9.97 during Deal Days, our answer to Prime Day — and one of the biggest sales events of the season.

Typically priced at $199, this lifetime license gives eligible PCs access to Microsoft’s full Pro edition—without a subscription and without recurring fees.

And unlike some flashy gadget deals that end up sitting in a drawer, this is the kind of upgrade you’ll actually use every day.

Windows 11 Pro includes everything people like about Windows 11, plus the advanced tools that power users, professionals, developers, and small business owners tend to appreciate most. That means BitLocker encryption for protecting sensitive files, Hyper-V for running virtual machines, Windows Sandbox for safely testing software, and Azure AD support for business environments.

You also get Snap Layouts for multitasking, TPM-backed security, biometric login support, DirectX 12 Ultimate for gaming, and Copilot built directly into the taskbar.

Get Windows 11 Pro for just $9.97 (reg. $199) through June 28.

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A lifetime of ChatGPT, Claude & Gemini in one place for just $70 during Deal Days

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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TL;DR: For $69.97, 1min.AI brings GPT, Claude, Gemini, image generation, video tools, document analysis, and more into one lifetime platform during Deal Days.

There comes a point when your AI subscriptions start looking a little crazy. One tool for writing. Another for images. Suddenly, you’re managing a small collection of monthly charges just to get work done.

That’s why 1min.AI is such an interesting Deal Days find.

Available for $69.97 (reg. $540) through June 28, this lifetime subscription combines a huge collection of AI tools into one platform. And since Deal Days is our answer to Prime Day, it’s exactly the kind of price people wait for.

Instead of committing to a single model, 1min.AI lets you tap into some of the biggest names in AI, including GPT-4o, Claude, Gemini, Llama, Mistral, and more. Need help drafting content? Creating images? Summarizing a PDF? Generating video? Translating documents? It’s all here.

The platform includes AI writing tools, SEO keyword research, image generation and editing, document analysis, presentation creation, speech-to-text, voice cloning, music generation, YouTube summarization, text-to-video tools, and much more.

With 4 million monthly credits included, there’s plenty of room to experiment, create, and automate.

The smartest professionals are finding ways to consolidate their AI tools.

Get lifetime access to 1min.AI’s Advanced Business Plan for just $69.97 (reg. $540) through June 28.

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The Apple TV remote for people who miss real buttons is on sale for just $40

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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TL;DR: Get the Button Remote for Apple TV for $39.95 (reg. $48.95) and enjoy traditional buttons and a free screen cleaner bundle.

The best tech upgrades aren’t always the biggest ones. Sometimes, they’re the little fixes that make something you use every day noticeably better.

That’s the idea behind the Button Remote for Apple TV, available now for $39.95 (reg. $48.95). While Apple TV is one of the most popular streaming platforms around, not everyone loves navigating with a touch-based remote. The Button Remote takes a more familiar approach—with actual buttons designed for quick, frustration-free control.

This hybrid Bluetooth and infrared remote pairs directly with your Apple TV while also handling power, volume, and mute controls for compatible TVs, soundbars, and receivers. That means fewer remotes on the coffee table and less time figuring out which one controls what.

The setup is refreshingly straightforward, and once connected, you’ll have access to convenient shortcuts for app switching, playback controls, audio settings, and even Apple TV features like profile switching and sleep timers.

What makes this accessory particularly appealing is that it focuses on improving the experience you already have.

As an added bonus, the package also includes a free screen-cleaning kit (valued at $14.95), complete with plant-based cleaner and a premium microfiber cloth.

Get the Button Remote for Apple TV + a cleaner and cloth for just $39.95 (reg. $48.95).

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Need Word and Excel on your Mac? MS Office is just $20 during Deal Days.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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TL;DR: Through June 28, Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac is just $19.97 (reg. $229) during Deal Days.

Summertime deals usually mean discounts on grills or TVs—but this one’s all about upgrading your productivity. Right now, you can score a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for just $19.97 (MSRP: $229) through June 28 during our Deal Days sales event (our answer to Prime Day).

That’s a one-time payment, no monthly subscription fees, and permanent access to all the apps.

This version of Office was designed specifically for Mac, taking advantage of features like Retina display support and full-screen mode. Whether you’re a small business owner, freelancer, student, or just someone who wants to keep work and home life more organized, this deal delivers.

Here’s what you’ll unlock with Office 2019 for Mac:

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams Classic
One-time install on one Mac device, at home or work
Instant delivery and free customer support

You can stop worrying about recurring subscription fees and instead just own the software outright. For less than a pizza, you’re set for years to come—and that’s a bargain worth acting on before this Deal Days price disappears.

Get a lifetime license to MS Office Home & Business 2019 for Mac for $19.97 (MSRP: $229) through June 28.

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Best Prime Day Apple deals: Early savings on iPad, AirPods, Macs, Apple Watch

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:17:31 +0000

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Updated June 19: We have reviewed the best prices and found more price drops and changes. We will be regularly monitoring the best prices and will update this article throughout the four-day Prime Day sale.

You don’t need to wait till Black Friday to get the best prices of the year on Apple gear. Whether you’re shopping for a new iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, or anything else Apple sells, Apple’s big summer sale has arrived with all-time-low prices. The annual shopping extravaganza officially kicks off on Tuesday, June 23, but be sure to check back all week until the sale officially ends on Friday, June 27.

We track daily Apple deals all throughout the year, so you can be sure that we are rounding up only the best deals we find. We regularly check prices using various tools to get a view of the very best prices right now, compared to what they were over the past days, weeks, and months, so we know an excellent deal when we see it. We’re checking and updating these prices all week, so mark this page and return often so you don’t miss a good deal, some of which are short-lived.

The bottom line is that there are lots of deals to be found right now, so no matter what Apple device you’re looking for, you’ll be able to get a great price on it. So take a look at the deals on all of Apple’s products below. See all our Prime Day Apple Deals coverage, also, check our Best Picks roundups, where you can find reviews of all the products we recommend.

How we pick the best Apple deals

At Macworld, we’ve been covering and reviewing Apple and Apple devices for more than four decades, from the original Macintosh to the most recent M5 MacBook Pro and iPhone 17 lineup. We use Apple products every day and purchase them with our own money, so we know a good deal when we see one.

More importantly, we also know how to spot a bad deal. With a working knowledge of everything Apple sells and decades of experience, we know when Amazon is promoting older products as “limited” deals or pushing regular discounts as Prime Day bargains, so the listings you see here will only be for discounts that are at or near all-time low prices.

Amazon Prime Day MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals

When Apple released its latest M5 Pro and M5 Pro Max MacBook Pros in March, it also doubled the storage and raised the starting prices across the board, including the entry-level M5 model, which now starts at $1,699 with 1TB of storage versus $1,599 before. The new M5 models mostly represent a chip refresh, but it includes an impressive graphics boost and a great SSD upgrade, as we said in our 4.5-star review. We expect to see $200-$300 off on most models.

At the same time, Apple upgraded the MacBook Air with an M5 chip as well. Like the Pro models, the starting storage is double what it was on the M4 models, so they now start at $1,099 for 512GB of storage instead of $999 for 256GB of storage. However, it’s still a fantastic laptop for its price, even if we won’t see discounts in the same $749 range as we did last year. The extra storage is well worth the price increase. We saw prices on entry-level M4 MacBook Airs as low as $749 during last year’s Prime Day sales, but we expect prices to be about $100 higher this year.

This year, there’s a new MacBook in town, the Neo, which is Apple’s cheapest laptop to date, starting at just $599. It has yet to see more than a $5 or $10 discount, so we’ll be looking out for any price cut on these models, especially a price cut of $25 or more.

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U.S.

MacBook Neo (256GB): $590 ($9 off, MSRP $599)
MacBook Neo (512GB): $690 ($9 off, MSRP $699)

13-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $950 ($149 off, MSRP $1,099)
13-inch M5 MacBook Air (1TB/24GB): $1,350 ($149 off, MSRP $1,499)
15-inch M5 MacBook Air (512GB/16GB): $1,149 ($150 off, MSRP $1,299)
15-inch M4 MacBook Air (1TB/24GB): $1,549 ($150 off, MSRP $1,699)

14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB): $1,549 ($150 off, MSRP $1,699)
14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB): $1,749 ($150 off, MSRP $1,899)
14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB): $2,045 ($154 off, MSRP $2,199)
14-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (2TB/36GB): $3,349 ($250 off, MSRP $3,599)
16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB): $2,549 ($150 off, MSRP $2,699)
16-inch M4 Max MacBook Pro (2TB/36GB): $3,649 ($250 off, MSRP $3,899)

U.K.

13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB): £989 (£110 off, RRP £1,099)
13-inch MacBook Air, M5 (1TB/16GB): £1,155 (£144 off, RRP £1,299)
15-inch MacBook Air, M5 (512GB/16GB): £1,169 (£130 off, RRP £1,299)
15-inch MacBook Air, M4 (1TB/24GB): £1,574.89 (£124.11 off, RRP £1,699)

14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/16GB RAM): £1,544 (£155 off, RRP £1,699)
14-inch M5 MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB RAM): £1,740 (£159 off, RRP £1,899)
14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB): £1,979 (£220 off, RRP £2,199)
14-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (2TB/24GB): £3,239 (£360 off, RRP £3,599)
16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro (1TB/24GB): £2,429 (£270 off, RRP £2,699)
16-inch M5 Max MacBook Pro (2TB/36GB): £3,509 (£390 off, RRP £3,899)

Amazon Prime Day iMac and Mac mini deals

Apple hasn’t updated the Mac mini since 2024, so you’d expect Prime Day to bring all-time low prices as Apple continues to clear out stock. That won’t be the case. Not only has Apple discontinued the $599 Mac mini, but the entire Mac mini line is out of stock at Amazon and everywhere else due to a surge in interest from AI enthusiasts and rising memory and storage costs.

The situation is a little better with the iMac. Most models and colors are in stock, though very few of them are on sale for significant savings. We’ll keep an eye on what’s on sale, but if you’re looking for a new iMac, expect to save between $100-$150.

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U.S.

M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB): $1,195 ($104 off, MSRP $1,299)
M4 iMac, 10-core GPU, 256GB/16GB): $1,386 ($113 off, MSRP $1,499)

U.K.

M4 iMac (8-core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): £1,149 (£150 off, RRP £1,299)
M4 iMac (10-Core GPU, 256GB/16GB RAM): £1,249 (£250 off, RRP £1,499)

Amazon Prime Day AirPods deals

AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s latest earbuds, with foam-infused eartips, an H2 chip, and a heart-rate sensor. We gave them a near-perfect score in our review, and they keep getting better as Apple adds new features, including Hearing Protection and Live Translation in iOS 26 and customizable EQ in iOS 27. We’ve recently seen AirPods Pro 3 as low as $179 ($70 off), so we expect Amazon to beat that price during Prime Day.

AirPods 4 have been on shelves for a while, but they’re still a fantastic pair of earbuds. Amazon regularly discounts the standard version to $99 and the ANC model to $149, both representing $30 savings. However, we’ve seen prices drop far lower during major sales, with up to $80 off, so be on the lookout for big savings. And since we haven’t heard anything about a new model arriving, you’re in the clear.

Earlier this year, Apple updated its AirPods Max with an H2 chip, bringing better noise cancellation and missing features such as Live Translation and Adaptive Audio for the same $549 price. We’ve already seen them dip down to $499, and we’re hoping they get $100 price cut over Prime Day.

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U.S.

AirPods Pro 3: $179 ($70 off, MSRP $249) LISTED AS OUT OF STOCK
AirPods 4: $99 ($29 off, MSRP $129)
AirPods 4 with ANC: $149 ($30 off, MSRP $179)
AirPods Max 2: $499 ($50 off, MSRP $549)

U.K.

AirPods Pro 3: £175 (£44 off, RRP £219)
AirPods 4: £79.80 (£39.20 off, RRP £119)
AirPods 4 with ANC: £125.40 (£43.60 off, RRP £169)

Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch deals

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The Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, and SE 3 have all been on shelves for nearly a year and are in line to get updates in September. Therefore, we expect to see significant discounts on all three models, with savings of over $100 on the Series 11 and Ultra 3, and $50 on the SE. All three watches support watchOS 27 and get the Siri AI upgrade coming this fall.

You can check out our comparison of every Apple Watch, but we recommend

The sleeper hit of the new Apple Watch lineup is the SE 3, which got the biggest update of all three models, gaining an always-on display, temperature sensor, a faster chip, on-device Siri, and fast charging. We gave it a near-perfect score of 4.5 stars and highly recommend it at full price—for $50 off, it’s a no-brainer decision.

At the high end, the Ultra 3 has a slightly larger screen, satellite connectivity, and longer battery life compared to last year’s model. We’ve seen $150 off, but if you want one, we’d recommend this $599 deal on the Ultra 2 instead.

U.S.

Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm): $299 ($100 off, MSRP $399)
Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm): $329 ($100 off, MSRP $429)
Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): $219 ($30 off, MSRP $249)
Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): $249 ($30 off, MSRP $279)
Apple Watch Ultra 3: $699 ($100 off, MSRP $799)

U.K.

Apple Watch Series 11 (42mm): £299 (£70 off, MSRP £369)
Apple Watch Series 11 (46mm): £317 (£82 off, MSRP £399)
Apple Watch SE 3 (40mm): £199 (£20 off, RRP £219)
Apple Watch SE 3 (44mm): £189.05 (£60 off, RRP £249)
Apple Watch Ultra 3: £669 (£80 off, RRP £749)

Amazon Prime Day iPad deals

The only iPad to get an update in 2026 so far is the Air, which got an M4 chip and a bump to 12GB of RAM. They’ve been on sale for around $50 off for a while, but we’re used to prices dropping by at least $100 and possibly $150 during Prime Day.

Elsewhere, the rest of Appe’s tablet lineup has been on shelves for a while. The M5 iPad Pro and A16 iPad were both updated in 2025, while the mini last got a refresh in 2024. A new mini and entry-level iPad are both expected to arrive later this year, so keep that in mind while shopping. But we should see the iPad mini drop to $399 ($100 off), with up to $250 off the iPad Pro, and the $349 entry-level iPad possibly getting a $75 price cut.

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U.S.

iPad (256GB): $299 ($50 off, MSRP $349)
iPad mini (128GB): $474 ($25 off, MSRP $499)
11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): $559 ($40 off, MSRP $599)
13-inch M3 iPad Air (128GB): $749 ($50 off, MSRP $799)
11-inch M5 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,099 ($100 off, MSRP $1,199)
13-inch M5 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,350 ($149 off, MSRP $1,499)

U.K.

iPad (128GB): £310 (£19 off, RRP £329)
iPad mini (128GB): £468 (£31 off, RRP £499)
11-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): £578.99 (£20 off, RRP £599)
13-inch M4 iPad Air (128GB): £768.99 (£130 off, RRP £899)
11-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): £944 (£55 off, RRP £999)
13-inch M5 iPad Pro (256GB): £1,199 (£100 off, RRP £1,299)

iPhone deals

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If you’re looking for an iPhone deal in the U.S., Prime Day is not the sale you want. While there are plenty of cases and cables, Amazon doesn’t sell new iPhones through its online storefront, so the best you’re going to find is something refurbished. If you’re shopping Amazon UK, however, you’ll find some pretty good deals, as we’re just a couple of months away from the iPhone 18 Pro launch. These are the best deals we’ve seen so far:

iPhone Air (256GB): £749 (£250 off, RRP £999)
iPhone 17e (256GB): £534 (£65 off, RRP £599)
iPhone 17 (256GB): £737 (£62 off, RRP £799)
iPhone 17 Pro (256GB): £1,037 (£62 off, RRP £1,099)

Amazon Prime Day Apple accessories deals

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If you’re not in the market for a big-ticket Apple device, Prime Day is also a great time to pick up a mouse or keyboard for your Mac, Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard for your iPad, or charging cables and a new case for your iPhone. And don’t forget AirTags,

U.S.

Apple Pencil Pro: $99 ($30 off, MSRP $129)
Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air(M2/M3/M4): $242 ($27 off, MSRP $269)
Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air(M2/M3/M4): $300 ($19 off, MSRP $319)
Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $289 ($10 off, MSRP $299)
Magic Kayboard for 13-inch iPad Pro (M4/M5): $334 ($15 off, MSRP $349)
Magic Keyboard Folio for iPad: $179 ($70 off, MSRP $249)

iPhone 17e Silicone Case with MagSafe: $33.62 ($25.38 off, $49 MSRP)
Apple Crossbody Strap: $36 ($23 off, $59 MSRP)
Apple USB-C Charge Cable (2m): $24 ($5 off, $29)
Apple MagSafe Charger (2m): $40 ($9 off, $49)

U.K.

Apple Pencil Pro: £99 (£30 off, RRP £129)
Apple Pencil USB-C: £59 (£20 off, RRP £79)
Magic Keyboard: £84 (£15 off, RRP £99)
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID & Numeric Pad: £161 (£18 off, RRP £179)
Magic Mouse (white): £71 (£8 off, RRP £79)

Amazon Prime Day Beats deals

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If AirPods aren’t your speed, Apple’s other line of headphones, Beats, is certain to be on sale for extremely low prices during Prime Day. Beats are regularly cheaper than AirPods, and are always among the best deals during Amazon sale events.

U.S.

Beats Solo 4: $130 ($70 off, MSRP $200)
Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80)
Beats Studio Buds +: $100 ($70 off, MSRP $170)
Beats Studio Pro: $170 ($180 off, MSRP $350)
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: $200 ($50 off, MSRP $250)
Beats Powerbeats Fit: $170 ($30 off, MSRP $200)
Beats Pill: $85 ($65 off, MSRP $150)
Beats Flex: $49 ($21 off, MSRP $70)

U.K.

Beats Solo 4: £150 (£50 off, RRP £200)
Beats Studio Buds +: £109 (£70 off, RRP £179)
Beats Studio Pro: £179 (£170 off, RRP £349)
Beats Powerbeats Fit: £149 (£51 off, RRP £200)
Beats Pill: £107 (£42 off, RRP £149)
Beats Flex: £57 (£13 off, RRP £70)

How to get Prime Day discounts

Amazon Prime Day started as a sale for subscribers to Amazon’s Prime membership, but many deals are available for anyone to purchase. However, Prime Day members will get free 2-day shipping on most items, while non-members will need to pay variable shipping rates. Prime memberships cost $139/£95/AUD$59 annually, or $14.99/ £8.99/AUD$6.99 every month. New users can sign up for a 30-day free trial that can be canceled at any time.

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Best Prime Day iPad deals: The best early discounts

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:41:41 +0000

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Best iPad deals at Amazon U.S.

Best iPad deals at Amazon U.K.

Amazon Prime Day is starting early this year: it runs from June 23-26, 2026. We expect a steady stream of excellent Apple deals across the four days, and if you’re looking for a new iPad, this is a great opportunity to bag one at a low price.

While Amazon always offers some kind of savings on Apple’s line of tablets, it’s been a while since we’ve seen any spectacular discounts on its latest lineup. For example, the $499 iPad mini, which regularly saw $100 savings across the board, hasn’t dipped below $400 in months. The same goes for the iPad Air, which we’re used to seeing for $100-$150 off. So we’ll be on the lookout for any major discounts on those models.

The one model that has seen a steady discount is the A16 iPad, which is Apple’s cheapest tablet. Just note, this model doesn’t support Apple Intelligence or any of the new Siri AI features coming in iPadOS 27 this fall. That doesn’t mean it’s not a great tablet for under $300, and if you’re buying one for a child, you’re probably better off without those features anyway.

Of course, Prime Day isn’t just for iPads. If you’re looking for a new iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, or set of AirPods, check out our big roundup of the Best Apple Prime Day Deals. There are also savings to be had on iPad accessories and headphones.

Best Amazon Prime Day iPad deals

Here’s our pick of the very best iPad deals for Prime Day so far. We expect to see even better deals once the sale begins – but beware that Apple is expected to increase prices soon so these prices may be the lowest we see for a long time.

iPad (A16)

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Apple’s A16-based iPad is already a bargain at its usual $349 price. Amazon regularly discounts it to $299, and we’ve seen it drop as low as $274 during previous Prime Day and Black Friday sales. Just remember, this is Apple’s only tablet that doesn’t support Apple Intelligence, so if you want the new Siri AI, you’ll have to buy a mini or an Air or wait for the next-gen model rumored to arrive this fall.

U.S. Prime Day price: The A16 iPad was $299 at Amazon earlier this week, but strangely, the entire line is now listed as out of stock. That probably means they’re holding back stock for Prime Day sales, so keep checking back, but in the meantime, you can buy one at Best Buy for $299.

A16 iPad (128GB): TBD

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon U.K. is selling the A16 iPad for £310, a savings of £19 on its £329 RRP.

A16 iPad (128GB): £310

iPad mini

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Apple hasn’t updated the iPad mini since 2024, but it’s still a fantastic tablet and the best of its class. It’s more portable than either the A16 iPad or 11-inch iPad Air, and fully capable of running Apple Intelligence and iOS 27 in the fall. We’ve seen it as low as $380 in the past, but recently it’s hovered around $25 off, so anything in the $400 range will be a great time to buy one.

U.S. Prime Day price: You can save $25 on the iPad mini right now, which is something, but a far cry from its usual sale event pricing – we’ve seen it drop to $349. We’re expecting to see the iPad mini drop to at least $399 for Prime Day, so we recommend waiting until prices drop further.

iPad mini (128GB): $474

U.K. Prime Day price: The pricing situation is similar on Amazon’s U.K. site, which is selling the iPad mini for around £25 off. We recommend waiting for a better price.

iPad mini (128GB): £474

M4 iPad Air

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The iPad Air is Apple’s only tablet to get an update in 2026, and we haven’t seen much in the way of significant savings yet. The various sizes and storage configurations have been hovering at $40-$50 off for several weeks, so we expect Prime Day to bring lower prices of around $100 off. But if you want a full-sized tablet, the Air represents the sweet spot for screen size and performance.

U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon hasn’t yet cut the price of the iPad Air beyond its usual discount, but you can save $40-$50 if you need one now.

13-inch iPad Air: $749

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has cut £20-£30 off the price of most iPad Air configurations, with the 11-inch iPad Air already dipping to the lowest prices we’ve seen for the iPad that was introduced in March, but like the U.S. store, we expect prices to drop further once Prime Day begins.

13-inch iPad Air: £768.99

iPad Pro

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The iPad Pro is Apple’s best tablet, with the fastest chip, most RAM, and best display. It’s probably more tablet than you need, but if you don’t mind paying a premium, you’ll be getting an incredible tablet. Amazon recently cut prices by $100 or more across all models and configurations, so it’s a good time to buy one.

U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently slashing up to $150 off, which is the best we’ve seen in a while.

M5 iPad Pro (512GB): $1,349

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has dropped most prices by £50-£100. Those are decent price cuts, but there could be better deals in store for Prime Day. We have already seen the lowest price to date on the 1TB 13-inch iPad Pro with £130 off.

M5 13-inch iPad Pro (1TB): £1,769

Watch List: The Prime Day iPad deals we are looking out for

Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for Apple’s iPads these are our buying recommendations:

Model	Lowest Ever $ Price	Lowest Ever £ Price	Buying Advice
iPad	$271.29	£299	The standard iPad is the best value option, especially if it falls to, or below, $299/£299. There are trade-offs to consider, including lack of support for Apple Intelligence, though.
iPad mini	$349	£399	The iPad mini is the most powerful compact tablet on the market and if you value the small size and find it for less than $399/£399 take advantage.
11-inch iPad Air	$519.99	£578.99	The iPad Air offers high-end performance and portability without the premium price of the iPad Pro – if you can find it for less than $560/£570, all the better.
13-inch iPad Air	$699.99	£768.99	The 13-inch iPad Air is ideal for users who need a large screen for multitasking or creative projects, but do not require the features of the Pro model. An easy recommendation at $699/£699, if it drops to that level.
11-inch iPad Pro	$799.97	£929	We think this is the best tablet on the market for power users and creative professionals. If the price dips below $800/£869 we recommend buying.
13-inch iPad Pro	$1,149	£1,169.1	If you want the ultimate iPad laptop and find the 13-inch iPad Pro for around $1,149/£1,149 we recommend it.

Best iPad Deals Right Now

Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price.

We’ll start with U.S. prices. U.K. readers can find the best prices in the section below. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest.

U.S. deals

iPad	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
A16, 128GB	$299 Get the deal	$271.29	$340
A16, 256GB	$399 Get the deal	$349.72	$449
A16, 512GB	$597 Get the deal	$499	$649

iPad mini	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
A17 Pro, 128GB	$474 Get the deal	$349	$499
A17 Pro, 256GB	$569 Get the deal	$479	$599
A17 Pro, 512GB	$769 Get the deal	$679	$799

iPad Air	Deal	Lowest	Lowest
M4, 11-inch, 128GB	$559 Get the deal	$519.99	$599
M4, 11-inch, 256GB	$649 Get the deal	$609.99	$699
M4, 11-inch, 512GB	$839 Get the deal	$836.50	$899
M4, 11-inch, 1TB	$1,049 Get the deal	$1,016.50	$1,099
M4, 13-inch, 128GB	$749 Get the deal	$699.99	$799
M4, 13-inch, 256GB	$839 Get the deal	$699.99	$899
M4, 13-inch, 512GB	$999 Get the deal	$999	$1,099
M4, 13-inch, 1TB	$1,199 Get the deal	$1,199	$1,299

iPad Pro	iPad Pro	Lowest	MSRP
M5, 11-inch, 256GB	$936.50 Get the deal	$799.91	$999
M5, 11-inch, 512GB	$1,103 Get the deal	$999.99	$1,199
M5, 11-inch, 1TB	$1,449.99 Get the deal	$1,399.99	$1,599
M5, 11-inch, 2TB	$1,897 Get the deal	$1,799	$1,999
M5, 13-inch, 256GB	$1,217.50 Get the deal	$1,149	$1,299
M5, 13-inch, 512GB	$1,349.99 Get the deal	$1,341	$1,499
M5, 13-inch, 1TB	$1,747 Get the deal	$1,723	$1,899
M5, 13-inch, 2TB	$2,149 Get the deal	$2,083.12	$2,299

U.K. deals

MSRP	Deal	Lowest	RRP
A16, 128GB	£309.97 Get the deal	£299.00	£340
A16, 256GB	£399 Get the deal	£399	£449
A16, 512GB	£595 Get the deal	£579	£649

iPad mini	Deal	Lowest	RRP
A17 Pro, 128GB	£474.97 Get the deal	£399	£499
A17 Pro, 256GB	£569 Get the deal	£544.97	£599
A17 Pro, 512GB	£769 Get the deal	£739.97	£799

iPad Air	Deal	Lowest	RRP
M4, 11-inch, 128GB	£578.99 Get the deal	£578.99	£599
M4, 11-inch, 256GB	£678.96 Get the deal	£678.96	£699
M4, 11-inch, 512GB	£869.95 Get the deal	£869.95	£899
M4, 11-inch, 1TB	£1,099 Get the deal	NA	£1,099
M4, 13-inch, 128GB	£768.99 Get the deal	$768.99	£799
M4, 13-inch, 256GB	£867.17 Get the deal	£867.17	£899
M4, 13-inch, 512GB	£1,060.09 Get the deal	£1,060.09	£1,099
M4, 13-inch, 1TB	£1,253 Get the deal	£1,253	£1,299

iPad Pro	Deal	Lowest	RRP
M5, 11-inch, 256GB	£944 Get the deal	£929.00	£999
M5, 11-inch, 512GB	£1,124 Get the deal	£1,099	£1,199
M5, 11-inch, 1TB	£1,599 Get the deal	NA	£1,599
M5, 11-inch, 2TB	Out of stock	NA	£1,999
M5, 13-inch, 256GB	£1,199 Get the deal	£1,169.10	£1,299
M5, 13-inch, 512GB	£1,384 Get the deal	£1,349	£1,499
M5, 13-inch, 1TB	£1,769 Get the deal	£1,769	£1,899
M5, 13-inch, 2TB	Out of stock	NA	£2,299

Which iPad should you buy?

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iPad: Best for students and budget buyers.
iPad mini: Ideal for commuting, reading, and taking handwritten notes.
iPad Air: Ideal for most people.
iPad Pro: Best for professionals and artists.

Apple sells four categories of this product: there’s the baseline iPad, the iPad mini, the iPad Air, and the iPad Pro. For dedicated buying advice (including whether or not this is a good time to buy) read about the Best iPad to buy and if you are a student, take a look at Best iPad for Students.

iPad A16: Best Value iPad

This is the baseline model, the cheapest iPad Apple sells, and normally we’d recommend it for those who just want a tablet for media consumption and browsing the internet on the sofa. But now isn’t a good time to pick up the A16 iPad, which came out in March 2025 and doesn’t support Apple Intelligence. An A19 model was expected to launch in the first half of this year, which obviously didn’t happen–but an update is definitely overdue, and could land any time.

In other words, look for a solid discount (anywhere below $300/£290 for the 128GB model is worth considering), or wait.

iPad mini: Best for Portability

This is the smallest and most portable model. The current (7th-gen) iPad mini came out as long ago as October 2024, but thanks to its A17 Pro chip it does support Apple Intelligence, so there’s less motivation for Apple to replace it. Nevertheless, an 8th-gen iPad mini is likely to land before the end of 2026.

On Amazon U.S. the lowest we’ve ever seen the 128GB model is $349, but anything below $400 is a solid deal. On the U.K. store, meanwhile, deals have historically been a little scarcer. The low point is £399, so Brits should be looking for somewhere in that range.

Price When Reviewed: $499 (128GB; Wi-Fi only) | $599 (256GB; Wi-Fi only) | $799 (512GB; Wi-Fi only)

Best Prices Today: $474 at Amazon | $484.99 at Best Buy US | $487.39 at Walmart

iPad Air M4: Best overall

The intermediate model, with excellent features, strong specs, and two choices of screen size. The current 8th-gen model came out in March 2026 so there’s no danger of it getting replaced any time soon. The 11-inch Air has been as low as $520 in the past, so look for a similar discount. The 13-inch Air’s lowest ever price is just under $700.

iPad Pro: Best for Creatives

The top-end model. Very expensive but equipped with the very best specs and features. Mainly targeted at creative pros. The M5 iPad Pro (in two screen sizes) came out in October 2025; new M6 models are likely to arrive in spring 2027.

The 11-inch Pro (with 256GB) once dipped briefly under $800, but that was something of an anomaly; anything under $900 is worth considering. The 13-inch Pro’s lowest ever price on Amazon was just under $1,150. We may not see any deals as good as that this time, but aim for $1,200 or lower.

Prime Day iPad deals to avoid

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When deciding whether to shop for an iPad deal, we recommend you keep a few things in mind:

If you’re considering an iPad as a laptop replacement, remember that adding a keyboard case can nearly double the cost, making it more expensive than a more powerful Mac. The arrival of the MacBook Neo has also weakened the value proposition of Apple’s entry-level tablets.

The iPad (A16) is currently the only tablet in Apple’s active lineup that does not support Apple Intelligence. If AI features are important to you, consider the iPad mini (A17 Pro) or an iPad Air with an M1 chip or newer instead.

Deals on older or refurbished iPads can be tempting, but check software support before buying. iPadOS 27 drops support for more older models than any previous release.

Avoid paying extra for a Cellular model unless you truly need it. The 5G version typically costs more than $100 extra and may require a monthly data plan. If you usually carry an iPhone, using Personal Hotspot is often a much cheaper alternative.

Casual users should also think twice before jumping on an iPad Pro (M5) deal. Unless you need the additional capabilities for demanding creative or professional workflows, the iPad Air delivers similar everyday performance at a significantly lower price.

Likewise, don’t pay extra for the iPad Pro’s nano-texture glass unless you regularly work in bright or uncontrolled lighting conditions. While it can be valuable for creative professionals, most users who primarily use their iPad indoors won’t notice enough benefit to justify the added cost.

Should you buy an iPad during Prime Day?

Prime Day is widely considered one of the best times of the year to buy Apple products, alongside Black Friday, and with Apple saying it is going to have to raise prices, we think it might be the last time we will see low prices in a while. While we do expect Apple to update the iPad and iPad mini at some point in 2026, it’s only the iPad A16 that we would recommend not buying because it doesn’t support Apple Intelligence and therefore misses out on many of the most attractive features coming in iPadOS 27 later this year.

There are a few other things to consider before making a purchase:

Prime membership is required: Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not already subscribed, you might be able to take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial or you could sign up for a month and cancel afterward. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music. Prime memberships cost $139 / £95 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 every month.
Other sales: If you miss Prime Day, you’ll have another chance to save during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October, followed by Black Friday sales in November.
Student Discounts: Students can take advantage of Apple’s “Back to School” promotion, which runs from June to September in the U.S. and July to October in the U.K, to get free AirPods with the purchase of a qualifying iPad or Mac. Students and educators can save significantly through the Apple Education Store. For example, students can save $50/£50 on the iPad Air and $100/£100 on the iPad Pro when shopping at Apple’s U.S. Education Store or Apple’s U.K. Education Store.
Compare Prices: Amazon isn’t always the cheapest option. Retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy frequently run competing promotions around the time of Prime Day, so it’s worth comparing prices before buying.

Prime Day is available in multiple countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S.

Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations

The Prime Day iPad deals picked here are all chosen by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. We’ve reviewed everything we recommend, and we won’t tell you to buy something that’s not an actual deal. The deals we’ve selected are all at or near all-time lows, and we’ve selected what we think is the best configuration for each product type. We know Apple is expensive, so we’ve chosen products at prices we would be willing to pay, so you can trust that our recommendations will steer you in the right direction—and save you big bucks.

Prime Day 2026: More outstanding Apple deals

Throughout the Prime Day sale, we constantly check Amazon’s listings to find the best deals. We’ve tested all of the models we recommend here and only select the very best deals—so if you see an iPad listed here, you’ll know it’s at or near its all-time low price. And it’s not just iPads. For more Amazon Prime Day coverage, check out our other Apple deal roundups:

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Apple price hikes could kick in as early as next week

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:31:38 +0000

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While most of the consumer tech industry has struggled to cope with rising component costs, Apple and its customers have remained largely unscathed, thanks to market leverage and preferential supplier contracts. But that state of affairs, as we’ve pointed out in the past, cannot last forever.

Earlier this week, Macworld reported on an interview with Tim Cook in which the outgoing Apple CEO compared the RAM crisis to “a hundred-year flood” and acknowledged that the situation is unsustainable. Price rises “are unavoidable” for Apple, he admitted, without clarifying how soon this would happen, or which product lines would be affected. Perhaps, optimistic customers hoped, it wouldn’t happen until the iPhone launches in the fall, or even later than that.

But one respected analyst thinks otherwise. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, discussing Cook’s comments on Twitter/X yesterday, said the price hikes are probably “fairly imminent” and that “this is happening soon.” That in itself isn’t much more detailed than what we got from Cook, but Gurman also specifies that the increases are “not a fall thing” and are likely to be tied in with the company’s back-to-school sale, which is slightly delayed from its usual start. (Last year, the promotion began in the U.S. on June 17.) It could happen as soon as next week, in other words.

Regarding Apple price hikes, have to imagine these are fairly imminent. No other reason to flag them now. I’d also note that Apple back to school sale is very imminent, and it could make sense to tie these together as a buffer. Either way this is happening soon. Not a fall thing.
— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) June 18, 2026

How can Gurman be so confident in his prediction? His rationale is partly connected to the school sale, which he says could be used as a buffer to ease the shock for customers. But his main reason appears to be Cook’s willingness to speak at all. “No other reason to flag them now,” he muses.

It’s not good news, then. But on the plus side, Amazon’s Prime Day sale is also imminent, and this usually includes lots of tempting deals on Apple products. It could be the last chance to get Apple gear this low for a while, so be sure to stay on top of the latest price with our Prime Day topic zone.

Apple’s silence about HomePod and Apple TV at WWDC spoke volumes

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000

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WWDC 2026 was almost entirely focused on AI announcements. Apple introduced Siri AI, expanded the capabilities of Apple Intelligence across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and spent a significant amount of time discussing how AI enables new ways for users to interact with their devices using natural language.

But as I watched the event, there was one glaring omission. I couldn’t stop thinking about two major products that Apple didn’t mention during the keynote: HomePod and Apple TV. There wasn’t even a small teaser of what’s coming for Apple’s home accessories.

And honestly, that silence says a lot. Because if there’s one thing WWDC 2026 made clear, it’s that Apple’s future AI ambitions require far more powerful hardware than the company’s current smart home devices can deliver.

Apple Intelligence has outgrown the current HomePod

After all the AI announcements at WWDC 2026, the current HomePod lineup now seems like a thing of the past, stuck in another era of Siri.

The HomePod mini still runs on the S5 chip from the Apple Watch Series 5, while the 2nd-generation HomePod uses the S7 chip originally introduced in the Apple Watch Series 7. Both are perfectly capable of playing music, handling timers, and controlling HomeKit accessories.

However, these chips were never designed for modern AI workloads. And after seeing what Siri AI can now do in iOS 27, it’s becoming obvious that Apple’s smart home products need a massive hardware refresh.

The new Siri isn’t just answering simple commands anymore. It understands conversational context, remembers previous interactions, analyzes content on-screen, and integrates deeply with apps and personal data.

This requires significantly more memory and processing power than any current HomePod has. The new Siri AI has the same requirements as Apple Intelligence: the A17 Pro or M1 chip or later. But to get a more advanced AI model, you need a device with the A19 Pro or M3 chip or later. On the Apple Watch, which uses the same SiP as the HomePod, support is limited to devices with the S9 chip and later.

This is probably why Apple avoided talking about both the HomePod and Apple TV at WWDC.

The rumored HomePad suddenly makes a lot more sense

For months now, rumors have suggested Apple has been working on an entirely new smart home category.

Macworld previously revealed references in leaked code pointing to a mystery Apple smart home accessory with a display, app support, and deeper HomeKit integration. Other leaked references also pointed toward updated HomePod mini hardware and new wireless technologies being tested internally.

Other sources have claimed that these products have been ready for some time but have had their release delayed. After WWDC 2026, it became clearer that Apple was waiting for Siri AI before updating its smart home accessories.

Apple clearly wants Siri AI to become a central interface layer across its ecosystem, and the rumored HomePad would instantly become the perfect product to showcase all the capabilities of Apple’s new assistant. A device with a larger display, a more powerful chip, and deeper AI integration could finally give Apple a proper AI-focused home hub.

Right now, the HomePod sits in an awkward position compared to competitors. Amazon and Google already treat their smart displays as AI-first devices. Apple’s current HomePods still largely behave like traditional smart speakers with limited voice commands mostly focused on music and basic commands.

But with Siri AI, HomePods would become much more useful. Not only would you be able to ask it to play your favorite songs in a more natural way, but you could also ask about things related to your messages, emails, and calendar without having to pick up your phone.

Apple TV + Siri AI

The same problem applies to the Apple TV. According to recent rumors, Apple has been working on a new Apple TV model powered by the A17 Pro chip. That’s a massive leap compared to the current Apple TV hardware, which still runs on the iPhone 13’s A15 chip.

When this rumor first surfaced, some people thought there was no need for a device mainly designed for streaming to have such a powerful chip. Of course, games would benefit from the improved GPU in the A17 Pro chip, but there’s probably another side to the story.

The A17 Pro chip would also allow Apple to bring Apple Intelligence support to Apple TV. And in this new era of Siri AI, that would make perfect sense.

Imagine being able to ask Siri contextual questions about what you’re watching, having AI-generated recommendations based on conversations happening in Messages, or controlling your smart home naturally through the TV without outdated voice commands.

Those experiences require far more powerful hardware than the current Apple TV was originally designed around. And just like with HomePod, Apple wasn’t ready to talk about those ambitions publicly yet since the current hardware isn’t capable.

This new era could begin later this year

Apple didn’t skip the HomePod or Apple TV at WWDC because it forgot about those products or because they aren’t important.

The company clearly knows Siri’s reputation in the smart home space hasn’t been great. The old version of Siri struggled with conversational requests, misunderstood commands frequently, and often felt unreliable compared to newer AI assistants.

That’s why Apple seems to be waiting for new hardware that can deliver the same Siri AI experience that the latest iPhones, iPads, and Macs already offer. And this new hardware may arrive later this year.

Given that there are clear references to these devices in the code of the latest version of iOS, and that other sources have already confirmed that new versions of the HomePod and Apple TV have been ready for quite some time, the announcement is now imminent.

And what better time to announce these new products than after the official launch of iOS 27 and Siri AI this fall? More than just software updates, we may finally see the announcement of products designed with Siri AI in mind. And that’s incredibly exciting for those of us who rely on Apple’s smart home ecosystem.

If you’re reading this, you might be running iOS 27

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000

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The iOS 27 developer beta 1 was released less than two weeks ago. Usually, we here at Macworld don’t recommend that you install early betas on your primary devices, especially on machines you use for work. Early betas often have user interface quirks, and the OS itself can be unstable compared to official releases to the general public. Betas are used by Apple to iron out the kinks and fix any hidden pitfalls. You absolutely are not obligated to be a beta tester.

That being said, it’s easier than ever to participate in the early testing, even if you aren’t truly a developer. (Apple also offers a public beta program, where the betas tend to be more stable.) Also, Apple has made downloading the beta no more complicated than a regular update and removed the fee for developer testing. So, there are no real obstacles to installing the beta, other than whether your devices fit the requirements.

By the look of things, there’s a very good chance that you’re already using the iOS 27 beta 1. According to Google Analytics logs for Macworld and our sister site in Germany, Macwelt, several of our readers have already taken the plunge and installed iOS 27 on their iPhones. Combined visits for the sites from iOS 27 devices were about 2 percent, a small but not-insignificant number.

Those numbers are similar to the week following WWDC last year, when everyone wanted to try out Liquid Glass. Interestingly, a search in Google Analytics for iOS 26.0 or iOS 26.0.0 results in no data recorded–it was as if the system didn’t even exist at that point. If you recall, WWDC25 was when Apple switched its OS nomenclature to a year-based system, so last year, instead of iOS 19, we got iOS 26. Something in the iOS 26 beta was registering as iOS 19 in Google Analytics.

One week after WWDC last year, there were slightly more visits to our sites from the iOS 26 beta 1 than this year. This by no means suggests that iOS 27 is generally unpopular, as Apple made some changes to the user-agent data sent to websites with the early versions of iOS 26. To prevent fingerprinting, Safari does not specify a specific iOS version from iOS 26 onwards. This led to a misunderstanding by web analytics firms that reported that iOS 26 was unpopular. In fact, the change in Safari was responsible for the distorted results by website logs.

Nevertheless, visits to Macwelt and Macworld show that there is considerable interest amongst enthusiasts in trying out the new system. Ultimate success will likely be gauged by the adoption rates of iOS 27.2 and 27.3, when Apple releases its own figures in late January or early February 2027.

Best iPhone 17 cases for iPhone 17, 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max, 17e and Air

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000

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Before you even start the setup on your new iPhone 17—be it an iPhone 17, 17e or Air, 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max— you should consider what type of case you need to protect it in. However good Apple’s new Ceramic Shield 2 shell is, it won’t be up to protecting your phone if dropped or scraped. A case just makes sense—and can look fantastic, too. Some are even ultra glamorous.

Cases come in more shapes and sizes and with more functionality than you’d believe. Hit these links to jump straight to our recommendations, reviews and tests to find the perfect case for your iPhone 17, 17e, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max and Air. Or read on for more case advice before reaching the product charts. Cases for the most recent iPhone 17e have started to appear (keep reading) and we’ll add more here when they arrive.

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Do I need an iPhone case for iPhone 17?

You may have heard that Apple’s new-generation Ceramic Shield 2 front cover promises 3x better scratch resistance, and for the Pro and Pro Max models Ceramic Shield also protects the back of iPhone, delivering 4x better resistance to cracks than the back glass on previous models. Does that mean that you no longer need a case? A case will keep your iPhone looking at it’s best, which will be a benefit when and if you come to sell it. Also, note that neither the plain iPhone 17 nor Air feature the same level of back protection.

Do I need an iPhone case for iPhone Air?

The iPhone Air is so thin it seems a shame to bulk it up in a protective case. It’s also tough at resisting bending but it is still just as vulnerable to drops and everyday dings. Most cases reviewed here have a variant for the iPhone Air but there are especially thin cases such as the super-slim Thinborne iPhone 17 Case and Pitaka Ultra-Slim Case, or consider the Nomad Magnetic Leather Back that misses the sides altogether and protects just the back.

Why you need an iPhone case

The primary function of a phone case is to protect your high-cost but fragile device from physical damage—caused by accidental impacts such as shocks from drops and scrapes that can leave your phone with a cracked screen, scratches, dents, a shattered back or internal harm. In fact, research shows that within 10 weeks of purchase, half of all new phone users will drop their handset. D’oh!

Just being pulled from your pocket many times a day causes gradual wear that adds to the unseen damage from UV exposure and other environmental factors. Environmental protection safeguards against water and dust damage that can degrade or destroy your precious phone. Putting your iPhone into a case doesn’t make it indestructible, but it will reduce the risk of everyday or unexpected damage that might otherwise save a costly repair or full replacement.

Which type of iPhone case to choose

As nice as Apple makes its phones look there are only a handful of colors, so a case also offers aesthetic personalization through design (there are thousands to choose from) and customized style. Love the Cosmic Orange iPhone Pro but want to save money with the basic iPhone 17 model? Why not just buy a bold orange case for the 17, such as the Beats iPhone 17 Rugged Case in Sierra Orange?

Choosing the right case material (be that silicone, leather, Graphene or Kevlar) is also key—depending on whether you are after better grip, more robust protection or luxurious leather.

Cases can also add functionality, with handy features such as stands for hands-free viewing or wallet holders for carrying cards and cash. If you ever wirelessly charge your phone, make sure the case is MagSafe compatible—most are these days.

Best clear iPhone cases for iPhone 17, 17e, Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

If covering up Apple’s iPhone offends your inner Jony Ive, look for a clear, transparent case that keeps the iPhone’s looks as wonderful as they were straight out of the box. Why pick out a Sky Blue iPhone Air or Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro Max, only to cover it up in a black plastic case or something with badly drawn flowers on it? With a Clear case, you get decent protection without ruining the look of the phone—although Apple has rather mucked this up with its own version; see review below.

If you want a plain black case or flowery pattern instead of Apple’s small palette of colors, we have plenty for you to choose from further down this feature.

Apple iPhone 17 Clear Case with MagSafe – Simple but flawed clear iPhone 17 case

Pros

Made by Apple
Shows off iPhone 17’s color

Cons

Basic protection
Ugly on Pro / Pro Max
Open bottom section
Expensive

Price When Reviewed: $49

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 29g
Camera edge: 2mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Clear

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon UK: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

This simple, rigid iPhone 17 protective case from Apple is thin and light. By design, clear cases shouldn’t disguise the color of your iPhone that you chose when you purchased it.

The Apple Clear Case is made from a blend of optically clear polycarbonate and other flexible materials, with a scratch-resistant coating on both the inside and outside. While it’s more protective than silicone cases and features a robust-looking 2mm camera lip, you can find tougher cases, which we have reviewed below.

While the Clear Case for the basic iPhone 17 is as you’d expect, Apple has somewhat ruined the idea of a “clear” case for its Pro and Pro Mac versions of the iPhone 17, which feature a slab of white plastic at the back under the camera area. It’s white whatever color of iPhone 17 Pro or Max that you own.

This is because Apple added its second-generation Ceramic Shield glass as a separate panel on the back of the Pro models—it’s on only the front of all the 17 family. To keep the back design visually balanced, the Apple logo was repositioned slightly lower. The white slab on Apple’s clear case is related to this adjustment and the alignment of the MagSafe magnets. Customers are already complaining that Apple should have created cases with a block in the color of the phone. If your iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max is orange or deep blue that slab of white is, well I’ll say it, ugly.

The bottom of the Clear Case is nearly fully open, which reduces the level protection.

For the iPhone Air Apple has another not really clear solution: the iPhone Air Bumper. This protects the edges of the phone and matches the Air’s color but leaves the back exposed. With a raised bezel it will also stop the screen touching the surface when laid flat. You can choose the bumper color to match your iPhone Air or select another color if you are feeling adventurous.

Apple also sells the iPhone Air Case with MagSafe in Frost or Shadow, with a 0.9mm back panel that’s reinforced with a polycarbonate frame. The inside is lightly frosted, while the exterior is finished to a high gloss.

At 29g it’s super light, and while the rigid case adds a little bulk, it’s worth a little compromise for that layer of protection. All materials and coatings are optimized to prevent yellowing over time.

There are also cheaper clear cases, which we have also tested for you. But the Apple badge is a sure sign of quality, as you’d expect.

ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case – Best budget clear iPhone 17 case

Pros

Shows off iPhone’s color
Affordable
Stash Stand option

Price When Reviewed: From $18.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 42g (with Stash Stand)
Raised edge: 1.2mm
Camera edge: 0.8mm to 2mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Clear, plus frosted pink, blue, black and green

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

If you want see-through protection for your new iPhone 17 ESR’s Classic Hybrid Case—with 1.5mm back—features shock-absorbing Air Guard corners that can protect from drops up to 11ft. ESR claims its clear plastic resists yellowing for longer than cheaper cases.

ESR also makes a version of the clear Classic Hybrid Case that features a handy built-in kickstand for stable viewing. The $25.99 ESR Classic Hybrid Magnetic Case with Stash Stand hides its pull-out stand in the zinc alloy camera guard. It supports 15-85° viewing angles in both portrait and landscape orientations. With its 2mm camera edge it’s more protective than the basic model.

Unlike Apple’s ugly Pro and Pro Max clear cases, ESR’s design ensures that the Apple logo remains fully visible without obstruction, while still providing strong magnetic performance. That means you can see Apple’s original iPhone color through the clear case, and the bottom section has cutouts where necessary compared to the fully open section on the Apple Clear Case.

Totallee Scarf Case for iPhone 17 – Slimmest, lightest hard clear iPhone 17 case

Pros

Slimmest clear case
Lightest case
Pro model colors show through

Cons

Basic protection
MagSafe costs more

Price When Reviewed: $39

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MagSafe compatible: Optional
Weight: 6g
Raised edge: 0.2mm (Scarf); 0.5mm (Spy)
Camera edge: 0.2mm (Scarf); 0.5mm (Spy)
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Clear, Red, Navy, Green, Black, Frosted

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Made of polypropylene, a hard yet flexible plastic, the Totallee Scarf is the slimmest (0.5mm) iPhone 17 case available and—by a long way—the lightest. Even at this weight, there are button covers, and a cutout for the Camera Control. The lip around the camera and at the front are smaller than on other cases but the emphasis is on thinness rather than chunky protection. It offers protection from bumps, scratches, dirt, and minor drops (3 feet).

There is a clear version and a similar Frosted Clear model, plus a bunch of other frosted colors to choose from, but only Clear, Frosted and Black options for the MagSafe-compatible versions. Note that you have to pay a little more ($4) for the MagSafe-compatible versions, which we think is worth it but for a pure clear look the non-MagSafe version is the way to go.

The Totallee Spy case isn’t as thin but is still pretty marginal at 1mm thick, and has been tested with a 6-foot drop so you may thank yourself next time your new phone slips from your grasp. It is available only in only a Clear version for iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro.

As with the ESR clear case reviewed above the Totallee clear cases don’t obstruct the phone’s true color like the ugly Apple case. This is achieved in the same way by having a small break in the magnet ring—without loss of functionality—so that Apple’s lower logo on the Pro models isn’t obscured.

Casetify clear Impact and Bounce Cases for iPhone 17 – Most customizable clear iPhone 17 case

Pros

Shows off iPhone’s true color
Protection level options
Built-in kickstand option

Cons

Not entirely transparent

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 45g
Raised edge: 1.4mm to 1.6mm
Camera edge: 1mm to 3.9mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Clear

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Offering a selection of protection levels, Casetify’s Impact and Bounce cases are available for all models of the iPhone 17 family. It is solidly built and feels robust, offering a minimum of 6.6ft (2m) drop protection up to 32.8ft (10m) if you choose the Ultra Bounce Case with its standout corner bumpers.

The case edges aren’t clear because they feature extra-protective EcoShock or TesseLock designs. On one side there are sockets to easily attach phone charms. The more protection, sadly the less of the original phone can be seen even in a clear case, but most of the shock absorption on the Bounce case family protrudes from the corners.

For a little extra outlay, the Impact Case can be ordered with an integrated stand, otherwise cleverly hidden in the camera ring in a similar design to the ESR Stash Stand reviewed above.

Belkin SheerForce iPhone 17 Clear & Grip Cases – Affordable quality hard clear iPhone 17 case

Pros

Shows off iPhone’s color
Affordable
Grippy side color options

Price When Reviewed: $29.99

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Weight: 36g
Raised edge: 1.6mm
Camera edge: 0.5mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Clear or Grip in Black, Pink, Pistachio Green, Navy, Lavender

Available for: Clear: All iPhone 17 models | Grip: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon: Clear: All iPhone 17 models | Grip: All iPhone 17 models

Belkin is a trustworthy name for Apple accessories and its iPhone cases carry on this tradition. There’s nothing flashy about the SheerForce Clear Case aside from its action-packed name, and clear cases really shouldn’t be flashy. It doesn’t add a big white block under the MagSafe logo but still shows off the Apple logo—as such it’s superior to Apple’s own-brand clear case, reviewed above. The Clear Case has a claimed 13ft (4m) drop protection, and side grooves for added grip.

You can add a sheen of color with the translucent SheerForce Grip Case—oddly there were more colors on offer in the U.K. than U.S.—as well as textured sides to make it, as the name suggests, a little more grippy than its clear sibling. Being not as hard as the Clear Case, the Grip Case offers a lower 6.6ft (2m) drop defense.

Rokform Crystal Case iPhone 17 – Most protective clear iPhone 17 case

Pros

Shows off iPhone’s color (a little)
Robust protection
Magnetic case
Bike/Car mount system

Cons

Not entirely transparent
MagSafe compatibility not 100%
Heavy

Price When Reviewed: $69.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes (not with all chargers)
Weight: 74-89g
Raised edge: 1.5mm
Camera edge: 2.5mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Clear with black trim

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

Rokform is one of the most trusted market leaders in iPhone protection.

For those who want to see and show off at least some of their iPhone’s original coloring, but still gain maximum protection, Rokform offers its Crystal Case for the iPhone 17 family. This is more solid looking than even the Casetify Ultra Bounce reviewed above.

As you’d expect, that protection comes at the price of some bulk and heft. The case is not fully clear because its dual-construction black sides, textured-grip edges and corners are made from a military-grade polycarbonate and TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) combination to absorb shocks from drops and falls of up to 6 feet.

Magnetic itself you can securely clamp it onto any magnetic surface.

At present, the Rokform cases are too thick to work with all MagSafe chargers—it didn’t work with all the chargers we tested it with—so you will likely need to remove your phone from the case to charge it wirelessly.

The case also features the Rokform’s famous twist-lock and magnetic mounting system for bike, motorcycle and car mounts. If you’re going biking with iPhone on your handlebars, a super-protective case is a must.

Rokform does ship internationally, but you’ll need to check the fees depending on your region, and remember that customs charges also vary by country.

More quality clear cases for iPhone 17 family:

OtterBox Symmetry Clear Case ($59.99): 31g
Mouse Clarity Clear Case ($69.99): 41g

Best stylish iPhone cases for iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

While some will prefer a clear case to keep their iPhone’s natural color, others are more gregarious and want a splash of difference, from plain new colors, through pretty, cool or sometimes hideous patterns, to fully customizable designs. We’ve counted hundreds of designs on offer, so there must be something here for you and your iPhone 17.

Apple iPhone 17 Silicone Case with MagSafe – Popular, Apple-branded colorful case range

Pros

Made by Apple
Vibrant color range

Cons

Not as protective as others
Not for iPhone Air
Expensive

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 30g
Button covers: Silicone
Colors: Neon Yellow, Orange, Purple Fog, Midnight, Black, Terra Cotta, Light Moss, Anchor Blue

Apple: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon UK: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

The smooth Apple Silicone case is a classic, popular protective iPhone covering—available in the widest range of colors with eight to choose from depending on which model you are buying for. There’s enough choice here to satisfy most people, but if you prefer to see the color of the iPhone itself, look to a clear case; see above.

It is as protective as you need for everyday calamities except big falls—if you want ultra protection, look to our best protective cases reviewed further down. If you are prone to letting your phone slip out of your hand, look for cases made from TPU, Kevlar or Graphene.

It is made with a soft-touch, almost silky 45% recycled silicone material. Inside, the lining is soft microfiber to protect the iPhone itself from scratches.

Aside from the colors and the attention to detail, people flock to this Apple case apart because it’s made by Apple and has the famous logo on the back. You can’t go wrong buying an Apple-made case, but you can find more options elsewhere.

Casetify iPhone 17 Case – Best custom iPhone 17 cases

Pros

Many customization options
Protection levels

Cons

Expensive

Price When Reviewed: From $55

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MagSafe compatible: Yes (where stated)
Weight: 69g (Ultra Case)
Raised edge: 1.4 to 1.6mm
Camera edge: 1.17 to 3.8mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Multiple customization options

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

Amazon UK: All iPhone 17

With nearly 5,000 designs to choose from, the Casetify range gives you almost too many choices—and some of the designs are pretty out there. Each to their own! To add some fun you need a non-clear case, and if you want to impose your own personality then look for customization options.

The most customizable range of iPhone 17 cases we’ve seen are from Casetify, where you can mix and match colors, patterns, prints, artists, and personalization options, as well as several levels of protection. There’s a smaller selection of the company’s case designs on Amazon.

Prices vary and rise depending on the protection levels, but for most you get a wide range of design options, including character-led designs such as Disney, Smurfs, SpongeBob and Peanuts.

You can add a name or short word, plus add hearts and stars, fonts, and text colors if you desire. Some cases feature a pull-out stand, which is otherwise hidden in the camera ring.

Casetify also offers a range of protection levels: Impact (8.2ft drop protection, 4x MIL-STD-810G or 6.6ft and 3x with a ring stand), Bounce (21.3ft drop protection, 6x MIL-STD-810G), Ultra Bounce (Bounce corners, 32.8 ft. drop protection, 10x MIL-STD-810G) and, for the 17 Pro and Pro Max, Ultra (Ultra Bounce corners, 32.8 ft. drop protection, 10x MIL-STD-810G, 6-layered rugged protection).

The raised bezel to protect the screen can be either 1.4mm or 1.6mm, and the protective camera ring from 2mm to 3.8mm. The Impact Ring case features the tallest camera-protecting lip at 3.6mm, the biggest we’ve seen in our tests.

A new customizable Glaze case offers an inner printing method, where designs are printed underneath a protective inner layer, preventing them from fading and losing quality over time.

Casely iPhone 17 Classic and Bold Cases – Best iPhone 17 case for colorful protection

Pros

Optional protection levels
Design options

Cons

Low camera edge

Price When Reviewed: From $25

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 39-56g (Classic); 46-62g (Bold Case)
Raised edge: 3mm (Bold), 1.3mm (Classic)
Camera edge: 1.33mm (Bold), 0.75mm (Classic)
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Over 60 designs available

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

While not as customizable as the Casetify iPhone 17 cases, the range of Casely design options is almost overwhelming, including designs based on works by Impressionists Van Gogh and Monet.

Aside from the 240+ designs, you can choose between the Classic and Bold case models for each type of iPhone 17. The Classic Collection is lighter and more flexible with a glossy finish, while the Bold Collection is more protective and comes with a matte finish.

The Bold models have ribbed sides, which adds real grip, making it less likely that you’ll drop your iPhone in the first place—but if you do there’s impressive 8-foot drop protection and a 3mm raised screen lip (only 1.3mm on the Classic), the highest we’ve tested. The camera edge could be a little higher, but we are big fans nonetheless.

Casely adds small shipping fees if bought direct—these are calculated at final checkout. Uniquely Casely offers club membership where subscribers receive a new phone case every month, with exclusive members-only styles released each month. Users choose a style or Casely can send a surprise case.

Nomad Modern & Rugged Cases for iPhone 17 – Slick and cool

Pros

Cool colors
Matte finish
Protection levels

Cons

Not for basic iPhone 17

Price When Reviewed: $49

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 36g (Modern); 47g (Rugged)
Raised edge: 1mm (Modern), 1.85mm Rugged)
Camera edge: 0.5mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Volt, Lunar Gray, Vulcan Black, Ultra Orange, Black

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

Amazon: Nomad Modern / Nomad Rugged

Nomad has a range of cooly colored cases for the iPhone 17, although none for the plain 17 model. The slim, minimalist Modern Case features a satin-smooth matte backplate, grippy bumpers and metal buttons. It claims 8ft drop protection with a shock-absorbing TPU bumper.

As you’d expect from its name, the equally matte Rugged Case is more robust with 15ft drop protection, as its polycarbonate frame boasts fortified corner bumpers. Its bumpers are grooved bumpers for a better grip. There’s also a leather version of the Rugged Case; see the Nomad leather case reviews further down this roundup.

dbrand Grip Case for iPhone 17 – Best grippy iPhone 17 case for cool designs

Pros

Many cool design options
Tactile grippy sides

Price When Reviewed: FRom $55.90

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 37g
Raised edge: 1.5mm
Camera edge: 0.5mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Nearly 50 designs available

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

We love the 2mm-thin dbrand Grip Case for several reasons. First, as the name suggests, it is supremely grippy but still slides from a pocket with ease. The sides feature gripped stripes on a textured frame and further ridged, easy-to-locate buttons. This should mean you are less likely to drop your iPhone unless you or someone else is really trying to make it happen.

Second, the screen has a tapered edge, allowing for easy edge-swipes along the center of the display with just a 0.4mm raised lip but a much more protective 1.5mm lip on the top and bottom. The camera lenses are protected with a 0.5mm lip but also features a “hooded” design around the entire camera housing, tapering both the rubberized rim and the rigid frame of the case to protect the cameras. This symmetrical design ensures that the camera protrusions don’t rock back-and-forth while sitting flat on a table surface.

dbrand also offers a thinner 0.25mm textured and scratch-proof $24.95 Skin Case for the Pro iPhones in a similar wide range of techy and weird designs, from Area 51, X-Ray, Toxic Waste and Solar Flare among many others.

Rhinoshield iPhone 17 Cases – Best customizable iPhone buttons

Pros

Thousands of design options
Tactile grippy sides

Price When Reviewed: From $24.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 37g (SolidX)
Raised edge: 1.5 to 2.5mm
Camera edge: 1mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Over 4,500 designs available

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

If you want to customize your own case Rhinoshield offers a “Design Your Own” service where you upload your own photos, add text, choose fonts and colors, etc.

It also has a range of fun choices from its Design Studio, including a roster of hip Japanese and Far Eastern characters as well as major movie and TV franchises (Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Batman, Smurfs, Lord of the Rings), and a special collection of women designers.

Almost uniquely, it lets you customize elements of its SolidX and Mod NX cases, swapping out button colors. In the first example pictured above I went for the Neon Orange buttons ($1) and Graphite bumper. Using the Design Your Own option you can add stickers and photos plus a whole lot more. SolidX with reinforced corners and stronger drop protection

Following up on behalf of our client RHINOSHIELD with a new update that may be useful for any iPhone 17 coverage you are working on. Since launch, RHINOSHIELD’s engineering team has been monitoring how legacy cases are performing on the new hardware. Early tests are already showing higher failure rates due to Apple’s internal redesign, specifically the repositioned battery tray, expanded vapor chamber cooling system, and the shifted logic board.

This is the challenge RHINOSHIELD designed the new AirX case to solve. AirX redirects impact away from the rigid battery tray, reduces torsional stress around the logic board area, and supports the updated thermal system. The case has performed significantly better in early drop and stress tests compared with cases that were simply adapted from prior models.

AirX with its cushioned Air Isolation Chamber and Compression Skeleton; and Mod NX system with an interchangeable backplate design that you can switch to match your mood.

Torras Ostand Q3 Silicone and Air Cases for iPhone 17

Pros

360-degree rotatable ring stand
Grippy frame

Price When Reviewed: $45.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 46g
Raised edge: 1.5mm
Camera edge: 0.33mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Shadow Black, Glacier Sprint, Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange, Desert Gold, Baby Blue, Pearl White, Blush Pink

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon UK: All iPhone models

Always one for a confusingly named but quality iPhone case, Torras has maybe outdone itself by naming one of its iPhone 17 cases the Q3 Air, especially as it is available for only the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max and not the actual iPhone Air. It features shock-absorbing Air-Max airbag technology that’s good for drops of up to 12 feet, Dot-Matrix anti-slip buttons and a secure grip.

Made with 55% Recycled Silicone, the Torras Q3 Silicone Case offers the same 360 degree rotating Spin stand, and boasts a luxurious velvety interior. While it is smooth enough to slip in and out of a pocket with ease, the textured grip feels secure.

Decoded Silicone Case – Best-looking iPhone 17 silicone cases

Pros

Wide vibrant color range
Two silicone styles
Smooth feel

Cons

Low Screen and camera edge

Price When Reviewed: From $48

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 40g
Button covers: Metal
Colors: 8 colors

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

The Apple Silicone cases include some vibrant colors, but for the widest range and some delightful flourishes we prefer the Decoded range of Silicone cases. There’s a range of vibrant and cool colors, including True Navy, Retro Blue, Future Dusk, Rosette, Soft Taupe, Yuma Yellow, Phantom Black, and Lavender.

Unlike on most back cases there is a metal camera ring that fully encloses the iPhone’s camera array and gives complete edge protection without blocking image. The cases boast metal buttons and a lovely silky soft touch that will have you stroking the case like the seats of a new car.

Drop resistance up to 1.2 meters is claimed, although we’d have preferred a little more screen and camera edge height.

Native Union (Re)Classic and Active Cases – Elegant iPhone 17 animal-free leather cases

Pros

Color options
Matte finish
Protective feel

Price When Reviewed: $49.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: From 37g
Raised edge: 1.5mm (Classic); 1mm (Active)
Camera edge: 0.6mm (Classic); 0.8mm (Active)
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Black, Apricot Crush, Sandstone, Slate Green, Tan, Navy

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models (Active Case)

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models (ReClassic Case)

Available for the whole iPhone 17 lineup, including the slim iPhone Air, Native Union has two colored and one clear case in eco-friendly materials.

The textured (Re)Classic Case for iPhone 17 is the most elegant of the range with contrasting smooth and cross-grained plant-based leather in Tan, Navy, Black and Slate Green colors. It features drop protection of up to 6 feet (1.8m).

The Active Case for iPhone 17 has a more durable and rugged recycled iPhone case with 10ft (3m) drop protection. It is offered in cool Sandstone and softer Apricot Crush colors, as well as Black and Slate Green.

Zagg Milan & Sedona iPhone 17 cases – Find your style and protection

Pros

Design options

Price When Reviewed: From $49.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 45g
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Glitter, Floral, Geometric, Leopard, Iridescent

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

There’s an interesting choice of colors and patterns in the Milan Snap range of iPhone 17 cases from Zagg. There are sparkly iridescent, glitter and pretty flower designs. The slim, lightweight profile ensures a comfortable fit in your pocket or hand, while up to 93% post-consumer recycled materials underscores a commitment to sustainability

Zagg’s Sedona range has impact-absorbing corner bumpers and an integrated kickstand.

Both are strengthened with Graphene, a flexible material that boasts of being 200x stronger than steel, and claim 13-foot (4m) drop protection

Mous Limitless Case for iPhone 17 – Wide range of material designs

Pros

High protection level
Design options

Cons

Low screen and camera edge

Price When Reviewed: $74.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 42-46g
Raised edge: 0.5mm
Camera edge: 0.5mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Walnut, Bamboo, Speckled Fabric, Black Leather, Chilli, Aramid Fiber, Silver Pearl, Marine, Mulberry, Sage, and Stone

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

The Limitless is a range of iPhone 17 cases that excellently mimics various materials, such as wood, pearl and leather on to its polycarbonate and TPE shell plus TPU sides and shock-absorbing bumpers. If you’re into your phone case looking a little different, we think this adds a certain gravity to the iPhone’s looks.

Protection level is high without making the case too bulky and the reinforced AiroShock impact-absorbing corner bumps are reasonably subtle. It has rippled grip ribs and side eyelets for wrist straps and phone slings.

There is also a range of Mous mounts for bikes, cars and motorbikes that work with the company’s Interlock Case.

The screen and camera edge height is a little lower than on most cases.

Burga iPhone 17 Cases – Wide and colorful range of patterns

Pros

Colorful design options
Optional protection levels

Price When Reviewed: From $54.95

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 45-61g
Raised edge: 1.3mm to 1.8mm
Camera edge: 0.63mm to 2.75mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Over 500 design options

Available for: All iPhone models

There are over 500 bright and bold design and case-protection options to choose from Burga’s eclectic iPhone 17 family collection. It’s certainly not all pink and leopard skin but this is the place to come for some great girly selections. You can also pick up many stripped, tartan, marble and even sardine patterns.

We like that after choosing your style you then have the option to choose from two different protections levels: Elite and Tough. The Elite Case features an impact-absorbing CloudGuard technology plus dot-pattern grip for more confident handling, and a choice of Gold or Gunmetal case accents, plus a mirrored option. Burga claims that its anti-fade printing keeps designs vibrant day after day. The slimmer Tough Case has a dual-layer build with. a silicone interior and+ hard shell exterior.

Spigen Classic LS MagFit for iPhone 17 Pro – Vintage 1984 Mac looks

Pros

Looks just like the original Apple Mac
Mac keyboard-inspired buttons
Lanyard slot

Cons

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max only

Price When Reviewed: $59.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Mac Stone
Available for: iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple fans of a certain age are likely to swoon at the sight of this retro-look iPhone 17 Pro case, kitted out like 1984’s original Macintosh 128K. In the past, we’ve seen Spigen iPhone cases that mimic the iMac (in Bondi Blue, Graphite, Ruby and Tangerine) but this is the company’s best gimmick yet.

The side buttons are styled after the vintage Mac’s keyboard keys, with “Hello” engraved on the power button—just as the Mac used to introduce itself. Even the Spigen logo has been redesigned and inspired by the classic Apple logo.

It has caught up with newer Apple technologies, being compatible with MagSafe and with a touch-sensitive capacitive T cover for the Camera Control.

Spigen is also offering a matching phone strap that fits in with the vintage Mac theme.

Beats iPhone 17 Case with MagSafe and Kickstand – Best iPhone 17 case with lanyard kickstand

Pros

Made by Apple (sort of)
Color options

Cons

Expensive

Price When Reviewed: $59

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Weight: 25g
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Lime Stone, Pebble Pink, Bedrock Blue, Granite Gray

Much nicer than the rather lame Beats case line-up for the previous iPhone 16 family, there’s some real imagination pout into the Beats iPhone 17 range of polycarbonate cases. One model boasts a removable lanyard loop that doubles up as a stand for hands-free viewing in landscape mode. Just open the adapter at the end of the lanyard loop and attach it to a magnetic point on the edge of the case.

For $14 less you can get the same case but without the multi-purpose lanyard. This is the only version of the Beats case made for the iPhone Air.

Arc Pulse – Minimalist metal protectors

Pros

Leaves most of the iPhone bare
Lightweight
Super stylish

Cons

Leaves most of the iPhone bare
Won’t work with MagSafe power banks

Price When Reviewed: From $69.99

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MagSafe compatible: Maybe
Weight: 15-18g
Button covers: None
Colors: Black, Silver, Graphite, Rose Bronze, Gold, Onxy Black

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

This is not a case in the normal definition but the stylish metal shells offer protection where it matters most, leaving the rest of your iPhone as naked as Apple intended. They look like futuristic Gaudi-esque jewelry made from molten metal.

The Arc Pulse is a two-part design, with a top section protecting the corners, camera lens and screen, and a bottom section covering the corners. Both are made from aluminum with an anti-scratch coating—or aerospace-grade 5 titanium coated with our Onyx Black Tungsten Carbide if you have deep pockets. The uncovered phone parts are protected from falls by the shells stopping the phone itself from touching the surface it is dropped on. Arc describes it as like a bikini for your phone.

They fit, adhesive-free, by simply—although firmly—sliding on. You need to apply some force at this stage but it feels robust and won’t slip off, even when repeatedly dragged from your pocket. Arc says it will protect from drops of up to 10 feet. As an iPhone case nerd it did feel strange leaving so much of the phone exposed but I still felt secure that a drop would be covered by the chunky metal shells.

One drawback is that you will most likely have to remove the lower part to clamp on a magnetic power bank, leaving the bottom the phone exposed while charging.

Ghostek Atomic Slim iPhone 17 Pro Case – Anti-slip grip in wide range of colors

Pros

Colorful design options
Anti-slip grip

Price When Reviewed: $63.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 45-61g
Raised edge: 1.3mm to 1.8mm
Camera edge: 0.63mm to 2.75mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Prismatic, Red, Black, Pink, Orange, Green, Blue, Gunmetal, Silver, Aramid

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max

The Atomic range of cases for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max is available in a wide range of colors, including a rather lovely Prismatic hue.

Drop protection is 12 feet, with the case boasting an aluminum alloy frame, shock-absorbing corners, clear back design, and non-slip grip.

OtterBox Sole & Symmetry Cases – Grippy and hippy iPhone 17 cases

Pros

Super grippy sides

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 47g (Sole); 33g (Symmetry)
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black, Green, Pink, Blue, Brown, Gray

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon (Symmetry Cactus): All iPhone 17

OtterBox is a well-known accessory maker, particularly in its protective phone cases. It has a wide ranges of iPhone 17 case models, and has introduced a new one for the iPhone 17 family.

The Sole Case is about the grip, with a high-ridge tread around the case edge that should mean fewer drops. The removable lanyard loop is another reason the Sole means the new iPhone should stay with you. Even if the iPhone does slip from your grasp OtterBox claims its 5x military-grade protection should come into play. The color choices might not be to your preference but that grip should make up for it.

The Symmetry Cactus Leather Case is made from an ethical leather substitute by Desserto, crafted from organic nopal cactus that are sustainably grown and harvested sustainably without the need for irrigation. Inside the case there’s a soft felt backing. There are plain color cases and also more fancy versions with stitched thread embroidery.

Wave Case for iPhone 17 – Best Sustainable iPhone 17 Eco Case

Pros

Biodegradable and plastic-free
Color options

Cons

MagSafe models cost extra

Price When Reviewed: From $35

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MagSafe compatible: Yes (where stated)
Weight: 40g
Raised edge: 2mm
Camera edge: 2mm
Button covers: Recycled materials
Colors: Black, Yellow, Turquoise, Pink, Khaki, Red, Blue, White

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

With the Wave range of biodegradable iPhone cases, you can protect your phone and the planet, reducing your plastic consumption. The plant-based phone cases are made from two commonly used biodegradable polymers. Known for its rigid and transparent properties PLA (Polylactic Acid) is derived from renewable resources such as wheat straw. PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) is a biodegradable copolyester that offers flexibility and durability. Together they make an eco-friendly material that works well for phone protection.

Despite being plastic-free the smooth but grippy Wave cases have “been “military grade” (MIL-STD 810) drop protection, shock-absorbing corners and feature a generous protective 2mm lip around the screen and camera—one of the tallest we have seen.

Not all sustainable products are boring—the Wave cases come in a wide range of bright colors and printed designs. The case material adds a natural fleck to the design. You can also add a recycled glass screen protector.

The standard and Etched case designs aren’t MagSafe compatible but will charge wirelessly. However, you can pay a little more for an integrated magnet that makes the case MagSafe compatible, which we would recommend.

Tech21 Evo iPhone 17 cases – From Clear to Glow In The Dark eco cases

Pros

Biodegradable
Color options

Cons

No Camera Control cover

Price When Reviewed: From $39.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 46g
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Pink, Clear

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon UK: All iPhone 17 models

Tech21 has a range of Evo cases for the iPhone 17 family, including the iPhone Air.

Most protective is the EvoPro that offers 32.8ft (10m) impact protection and a textured grip. The EvoCheck has 16ft (4.9m) drop protection and interchangeable buttons so you can mod the look at the sides. EvoCrystal is even more fun with the same level of protection but a glow-in-the-dark MagSafe ring in green, gold, silver and iridescent. If you want to stick with what Apple gave you, there’s the EvoClear with 12ft (3.6m) impact protection. None offera cover for Apple’s Camera Control if that matters to you.

All are made with the addition of what Tech21 calls “Bio-Spice” designed to boost microbial activity in oxygen-free environments that helps to break down the plastic casing, although it’s not certified as compostable.

Best protective iPhone cases for iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

A case isn’t there just to make your iPhone look pretty. The best cases offer reasonable protection while adding as little bulk as possible by using the latest, strongest materials.

Kevlar is the material used to make bulletproof vests—it’s also known as Aramid Fiber. Graphene is even stronger. Zagg claims the graphene used in its Denali Snap case is “harder than a diamond, yet more elastic than rubber, and up to 200x stronger than steel”. That suggests a fall onto the pavement—or indeed off a cliff—might not be fatal for your phone.

Some protective iPhone cases go full out and don’t care about their bulk as long as they protect your iPhone from the biggest disasters that can befall it. We’ve tested protective iPhone 17 cases from the thin to the very thick.

UAG iPhone 17 Cases – Best Protective iPhone 17 Case

Pros

Super protection level
Kickstand option (Plasma)
Color options

Price When Reviewed: From $44.95 to $99.95

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 47g
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black, Titanium, Crimson, Mallard, Green, Ash, Cloud Blue, Midnight Camo and more

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon UK: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

UAG cases look formidable, like military vehicles lined up to cross deserts and battlefields without getting a single dent when the artillary starts raining down. There’s huge range to choose from: we counted 16 different types but here are our favorites.

The Monarch Pro ($84.95) and Monarch Pro Kevlar ($99.95) are UAG’s flagship and most popular protective cases with the Kevlar model. They boast sculpted corners for reinforced drop protection (25 feet) and textured edges for enhanced grip. This is the phone case that Judge Dredd might carry in his holster. The 2-piece PC/TPU co-mold Trooper ($64.95) is the most durable case in the USG lineup—an Ultra protective case with a covered charging port providing a protective defense against the elements plus 30-foot drop protection.

The thinner-profile Civilian ($64.95) has a special-edition orange version for 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max owners. A HyperCush impact protection system offers 20-foot drop protection, and there’s an anti-slip traction grip to stop you dropping it in the first place. UAG’s Pathfinder cases ($59.95) has the widest choice of colours and an ultra-light PC impact frame that still offers 18-foot drop defence. If you want to show some pride in the flag there are some patriotic Stars and Stripes versions to chhose.

The lighter weight Plasma XTE ($74.95) with integrated ring kickstand has a wide range of colour choices, and still distresses with 20-foot drop protection. The solid Metropolis ($69.95) is a crowd pleaser with Kevlar and color options, plus 18-foot drop defensive features.

UAG’s thinnest protective iPhone 17 case is the sleek and lightweight Fibr Armr Case ($99.95), made with Kevlar 30-foot drop protection fiber in either Graphite/Bronze or Orange/Charcoal, which offers 15-foot drop protection

There’s also a clear case, the $54.95 Pylo, that has a decent grip plus air-soft cushioned corners that give it 16-foot drop protection that still beats most other cases. If the 16 Pro version proves true for the 17, it will offer reliable anti-yellowing protection. You can choose the edge colours and there’s also a version with a purple and pink glow.

Zagg Rainier Snap Case for iPhone 17 – Super protective iPhone 17 Case

Pros

Super protection level
Kickstand option
Color options

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Weight: 47g
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black, Black Cherry Pink, Sandstone Beige, Cobalt Horizon Blue, Sea Kelp Green, Smoke Black

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

Named after an active volcano near Seattle and boasting a claimed 22-foot (6.7m) drop protection (the highest we’ve seen), the dual-material Zagg Rainier Snap is an ultra-protective iPhone 17 case that, surprisingly, is not as bulky as a boulder.

This is down to its Graphene-infused back plate and shock-absorbing corner bumpers. Graphene is the strongest material known to man—supposedly up to 200x stronger than steel, which might be useful if you do drop this phone case into a volcano. The case’s border features TPU.

Its rugged, textured finish adds a good grip, and when it’s not in your hand there’s an integrated metal kickstand that works in both landscape and portrait modes. The Rainier is constructed with up to 80% post-consumer recycled materials.

Rokform Rugged Case – Most protective iPhone 17 Case with mounts and magnets

Pros

Super protection level
Magnetic case
Bike/Car mount system

Cons

Chunkier than others
Not 100% MagSafe compatible

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MagSafe compatible: No
Weight: 78-93g
Raised edge: 2mm
Camera edge: 1mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

There’s nothing colorful about this super-shielding iPhone case. If you want your iPhone case to shout “Protection!”, market leader Rokform’s aptly named Rugged Case looks the business and is built like a tank but still looks sleek.

Rokform claims the case can withstand drops of up to 6 feet (1.8m) due to its construction from a combination of high-impact polycarbonate and rugged TPU for impact resistance and cushioning.

Like its clear-ish Crystal Case reviewed in our clear case section higher up, the Rugged Case features MAGMAX magnets that mean you can very securely clamp your encased iPhone onto any metal surface, plus Rokform’s RokLock twist-lock mounting system for twist-lock bike mounts, motorcycle mounts and car and golf-cart mounts.

The impact-resistant polycarbonate protective shell features reinforced corners and extra camera protection that makes it a little chunkier than standard cases but reassuringly so, and not ridiculous. It is more rigid than the Zagg Ranier Snap case, reviewed above, which also features a slightly more raised lip around the camera.

In its current form it is sadly not 100% compatible with MagSafe wireless charging, with the exception of Rokform’s own power banks and accessories.

The Rugged Case comes in black only, while the Crystal Case will show off the iPhone’s true body color.

Benks ArmorPro Protective Case – Best Slim Protective iPhone 17 Case

Pros

Nice woven kevlar design
Extremely protective but slim
Lightweight
Metal buttons on the ArmorPro

Cons

Buttons less protected on the ArmorAir

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 32g (Pro); 20g (Air)
Raised edge: 1mm
Camera edge: 2.7mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Black with subtle variation options

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon (ArmorPro): iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max

Amazon (ArmorAir): iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max

The Benks ArmorPro offers great protection via its “3X military standard aerospace-grade 600D DuPont Kevlar fiber”—the same material that’s used in body armor and bulletproof vests, so it should be up to the job of protecting your phone when you drop it onto the pavement. It’s a woven fiber, giving it a slightly textured grippy feel, to keep the iPhone from falling out of your hand in the first place. With some cases that sometimes leads to a struggle to pull it quickly from a pocket but we didn’t find this to be a problem with the Benks Kevlar cases.

The metal frame on the back gives raised protection around the camera lenses—one of the best we’ve seen. The buttons on the sides are nicely solid in the TPU frame that offers superior shock resistance.

Benks also sells a lighter ArmorAir model that has exposed buttons and no TPU frame. The ArmorPro can withstand a 6-foot drop; the ArmorAir just 4ft. It is one of the lightest iPhone 17 cases we have tested, at just 20g. Even the ArmorPro weighs just 32g.

Add a touch of personality with the Aurora version that features stripes of color meant to resemble the etherial northern lights. An all-new AmorGrid version is based on the Chinese traditional Jiaoluo weaving technique.

All are MagSafe compatible, and priced around the same—although there are slight price differences with the back pattern options.

ESR iPhone 17 Cyber Tough Case with Stash Stand – Best budget protective iPhone 17 case

Pros

High protection level
Built-in kickstand
Color options

Cons

Slightly chunkier than others

Price When Reviewed: $28.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 72g (with Stash Stand)
Raised edge: 2.4mm
Camera edge: 1.7mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Olive Green, Space Gray, Rosy Pink, Orange

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

Along with the clear ESR cases reviewed above, the company sells a more protective Cyber Tough Case with Stash Stand for iPhone 17. Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

It looks the part, quite solid and slab-like but more flexible on the sides than the Rokform Rugged Case, see below. The integrated metal kickstand pulls out from the camera ring.

It is constructed with a three-layer design (TPU soft shell, TPE hard shell, and shock-absorbing Poron lining) that ESR claims can withstand drops from as high as 23 feet. The 2.4mm raised edge is one of the highest we’ve tested.

Unlike most macho protective cases, it’s available in a range of colors depending on the model of iPhone 17, including one in a fetching pink.

Thinborne iPhone 17 Case – Thinnest protective iPhone 17 case

Pros

Ultra-thin but protective
Lightweight
Minimalist
Screen protector

Cons

No screen bezel
Button cutouts
U.S. only

Price When Reviewed: $69.69

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 18g
Raised edge: No
Camera edge: 0.5mm
Button covers: Cutouts
Colors: Black

Available for: iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone Air users in particular won’t want to add a big bulky case to their ultra-thin phone. Otherwise they’d just buy sone of the other iPhone 17 models. Thinborne makes cases so thin that even Air owners will think again and consider protecting their slim phone.

At only 0.04 inches thin and weighing under 18g, the 600D Aramid Fiber iPhone Air minimalist case offers scratch protection without spoiling the Air experience.

Fully MagSafe compatible, the case features a textured finish for an enhanced grip, which adds anti-slip protection. To maintain the case-less feel, there are button cutouts rather than protective covers and there’s no lip on the front to protect the screen—instead there’s a screen protector included with each case, although there’s no easy-application tray as you’d get with a separate premium screen protector. Oxidized black aluminum is used for the raised lip around the camera lenses.

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max owners can also enjoy the benefits of a super-thin 0.04-inch case. Thinborne’s cases for these phones weigh a little more at 22g but are otherwise very similar.

Aulumu Slim Shockproof Case for iPhone 17 Pro – Cooling temperature-sensitive case

Pros

Cooling technology
Temperature sensor
Metal buttons

Price When Reviewed: $59.98

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 51g to 60g
Raised edge: 1.7mm
Camera edge: 0.9mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Black, White

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 Pro & 17 Pro Max

The sleek and good-looking A17 Slim Shockproof Case (from $59.98) is available for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, featuring what Aulumu calls “CoolHyper Superconductive Cooling Technology” that integrates a silicone cooling pad and aluminum plate to reduce device temperature “by up to 46%”.

Unique among the iPhone cases reviewed here is a color-changing smart sensor that monitors the iPhone’s CPU temperature and in real-time visually alerts users as the heat increases: red for 25° and yellow for 45°. Heat can be the enemy of the phone’s battery so this could prove to be a secondary level of iPhone protection. Around the flash and Lidar Scanner the rear camera section is part covered for further defense.

There are also Vegan Leather CoolHyper cases for iPhone 17 Pro and Max with the same cooling tech and temperature sensor as the Shockproof Case. Also available on Amazon.

Aulumu also sells the A17 Frosted Case (available in translucent gray or white from $39.98), which is constructed from 100% TPU with a dual-sided IMD process that includes patterns that remain intact without fading. Most notable are futuristic glow-in-the-dark accents that softly illuminate at night. Also available on Amazon.

Beats iPhone 17 Rugged Case – transform Apple's limited color choices

Pros

Made by Apple (sort of)
High protection level
Color options

Cons

Expensive

Price When Reviewed: $79

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 40g
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Sierra Orange, Rocky Blue, Alpine Gray, Everest Black

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

Beats has come up trumps with its cases for the iPhone 17, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, although it’s less bothered by the Air.

This extra-durable case guards against drops and scratches with a rugged polymer backing boosted by impact-absorbing sidewalls and corners and an enclosed bottom. There’s extra grip via its textured matte exterior that Beats claims reduces signs of scratches, smudges and fingerprints.

But what we really like about the Beats Rugged Case is that it gives you the opportunity to spurn Apple’s limited color choices. If you love the iPhone 17 Pro’s Cosmic Orange but can afford only the plain iPhone 17, then the Sierra Orange Beats Rugged Case transforms the cheaper iPhone into something resembling the pricey Pro. Want a black 17 Pro Max, just slip on the Everest Black Beats Rugged Case. Even the insides are rather dashing.

That said, Beats being from the Apple stable means you pay a premium for its wares, too.

Smartish Gripzilla case for iPhone 17 – Grippy iPhone 17 case

Pros

Grippy sides and finger grips
High protection level
Personalization options

Price When Reviewed: $39.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 40g (Gripmunk); 54g (Gripzilla)
Raised edge: 1.5mm
Camera edge: 1mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black Tie Affair, Clearly Black, Moving Mountains, Walnut Woods

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

While most cases protect from drops and falls, none is as grippy as the Smartish Gripzilla iPhone case that features special finger grooves along the textured sides that make it less likely for you to drop the phone from your hand in the first place. If you drop it, Smartish claims its air-pocket corners can withstand a drop from 6 feet, which should account for most non-giant-related accidents.

Slightly less grippy but still grippier than most cases, the Smartish Gripmunk case has the same textured sides for a firmer hold than you’ll get with a glossy case. It also has more color and pattern options.

OtterBox Defender Pro for iPhone 17 – Multi-part case

Pros

Grippable rubber edges
Three-piece design
Super protection level

Cons

Tricky to remove

Price When Reviewed: $79.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 50g (Pro XT); 63g (Pro)
Button covers: Plastic
Action button: Covered
Camera Control: Cutout

Colors: Black, Blue Sentiment, Purple Mystery, Camo, Green Intrigue, Dusk Reverie

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon (Defender Pro): All iPhone 17

Amazon (Defender Pro XT): All iPhone 17

This OtterBox Defender Pro cases for the whole iPhone 17 family is constructed (by you) from either two or three protective pieces. OtterBox claims it has been tested to 7x military-grade protection levels. The slimmer two-part Defender Pro XT case remains reasonably thin but lacks the grippier sides of the three-part non-XT model. Its back is clear, although some versions have a pattern on top.

Both feature shock-absorbing corners that don’t stick out too much like on some ultra-protective cases. The final third layer provides grippy sides and back to help prevent phone drops in the first place.

One feature lacking from most cases is a protective port cover to stop fluff and other debris entering the USB-C opening. I’ve had to make a couple of trips to the Apple Store to remove dust and dirt that I couldn’t find myself, so appreciate this feature.

Both models can be bought with a free holster that clips to belts or bags and can double as a kickstand.

Slimmer still and still a two-part build with grippy sides, the OtterBox Commuter boasts 3x military-grade protection, and is an easier slide in and out of your pocket.

Pitaka Summa & Cairn Cases for iPhone 17 Pro – Slim Protective iPhone 17 Cases

Pros

Woven aramid fiber design
Smooth texture
High protection level
Strong metal camera and button protection

Cons

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max only

Price When Reviewed: From $59.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 34g
Raised edge: 0.85mm
Camera edge: 0.75mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Black/Gray, Sunset, Moonrise

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

Pitaka has a range of cases for the iPhone 17 family, but in terms of protection we prefer the 2mm-thick Cairn and Summa Cases (from $59.99) that meet military-grade drop test standards. Unlike many of the cases reviewed here it boasts metal side buttons.

As with the other Pitaka cases, it is constructed from robust aerospace-grade aramid fiber (aromatic polyamide) blended with shockproof TPU sides. This tough material resists scratches, abrasions and exposure to chemicals. An added benefit is that this weave gives the case textured patterns that stand out from the crowd. Inside it is lined with soft Nappa leather to provide cushioning for the back of the phone.

The Summa case also boasts an extra Orca Resin layer.

It is also slim and lightweight unlike chunkier protective cases and slides in and out of a pocket with ease. At present, the Cairn and Summa cases are available for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max only. Owners of the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air can buy the 0.88mm-thin Ultra-Slim Case (17 / Air) that is also made from Aramid fiber, which barely feels like it’s there.

To distinguish: the Ultra-Slim offers basic scratch resistance, Cairn has military grade drop protection, and Summa has full body shock absorption as well as the military-grade protection.

Speck Presidio iPhone 17 Cases – Colorful protective iPhone 17 cases

Pros

Grippy sides
High protection
Color options

Cons

No Camera Control cover

Price When Reviewed: $49.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 42-46g
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black, Blue, Glitter, Clear

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon UK: All iPhone 17 models

Speck offers a range of cases for the iPhone 17 family, including the Presidio2 Grip with anti-slip texturing, the Presidio Lux with glittery color options, and clear options. There are various options, with and without grippy sides or a special ClickLock system that promises enhanced MagSafe locking.

Drop protection is up to 13 feet (4m) with shock-absorbing corner cushions. The iPhone’s Camera Control is a cutout rather than a capacitive cover as found on most cases reviewed here.

Despite its protection levels and no-slip grippiness, alongside the dark blue and black options there’s space for the Presidio Lux in Ibis Pink and Magic Purple colors.

Supcase for iPhone 17 Pro cases – Rugged iPhone 17 case

Pros

Grippable sides
Tough looks
Optional screen protector

Cons

Chunkier than others

Price When Reviewed: $35.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 58g
Raised edge: 2mm
Camera edge: 1.5mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black, Azure, Coral, Desert, Guldan

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The Unicorn Beetle cases from Supcase look the part with military-style looks, textured sides and a thick 1.64mm backplate. Drop protection of 15-20 feet (4.5-6m) is promised, with the company even claiming a real-life case of a user’s life saved when the case absorbed the impact of a stray bullet, although we’d still wear a protective vest in those situations.

There are various shiny colors depending on your model of iPhone, and two types of case: UB Grip and UB Grip Pro, with the Pro case offering the higher drop protection plus an included screen protector. Each features a pull-down kickstand.

Best leather and alternatives iPhone cases for iPhone 17, Air, 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

Apple made a deliberate move away from leather with its accessories at the launch of the iPhone 15 and has stuck to its vegan ways ever since. Apple’s alternative was a micro twill called FineWoven that unfortunately customers were quick to complain about as it easily picked up stains from just about anything it come into contact with. While it was not available for the iPhone 16 it is back for the 17, and we presume the old weaknesses have been fixed.

If you want a leather alternative we recommend the vegan leather MOFT MOVAS case, reviewed below.

But if you are happier with the real animal skin thing, there are some great leather cases to choose from, as you’ll find by reading on.

Nomad Leather Cases for iPhone 17 – Best Horween leather iPhone 17 cases

Pros

Stylish
Horween and Modern/Traditional options

Cons

Options differ by phone model

Price When Reviewed: From $55

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 35g
Raised edge: 1mm
Camera edge: 0.5mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Rustic Brown, Black, English Tan, Burgundy Chromexcel, Olde Dublin

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

You can choose between Nomad’s Modern Leather and Traditional Leather cases, each of which is available in either Standard or Horween leather. The Modern Leather Case is more robust, featuring a 360-deegree TPU bumper that protects against drops up to 8 feet. The Traditional Case offers a more sophisticated look and luxurious feel.

Nomad sources its leather from two tanneries: Chicago’s preeminent Horween Leather Company and Danish tannery Ecco for its standard Leather cases. Horween is a vegetable-tanned, aniline dyed leather, which means that it’s as untreated and natural a finish as you can get. The leather builds character and patina over time, as the surface shows natural wear from use (scratches, knocks, and other impacts) but also allows the leather to accept and erase wear with its natural waxes. Nomad’s Modern leather shows wear at a slower rate.

A Rugged Leather Case with thicker TPU bumpers has 15-foot impact absorption. At the other end of the scale, the ultra-thin Horween Magnetic Leather Back keeps your iPhone Air, 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max sleek by attaching to just the back of the phone via microsuction patches and an integrated magnet array.

The company also makes a range of leather wallet cases, reviewed below.

Mujjo Full Leather Wallet Case for iPhone 17 Pro – Best leather iPhone 17 case with wallet card holder

Pros

Stylish
Wallet option for 17 Pro and Max

Cons

Cards prevent wireless charging

Price When Reviewed: From $59

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MagSafe compatible: Yes (without cards)
Weight: 35g
Raised edge: 1mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Black, Tan, Monaco Blue, Basalt, Bronze Red

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

Amazon: All iPhone 17 models

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Premium designer Mujjo, from the luxury bag maker Troubadour, has been making some of our favorite leather Apple accessories for many years. In a fine-grain Danish calfskin the Full Leather Case is available in five colors for each model of the iPhone 17 family.

Owners of the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max get an extra option, the Full Leather Wallet Case that can hold two or three bank, ID or travel cards. You’ll need to remove the cards to wirelessly charge the iPhone within. This version is available in only Black and Tan.

Eager to win some green points, the company points out that sustainable “DriTan water-free leather tanning” is involved—this uses the moisture already present in the hides. The buttons, camera bump, soft microfiber lining, and polycarbonate inner shell are made from recycled plastic. All the cases feature machined-metal buttons, 1mm raised bezel and a metal rear camera bump for superior protection.

MOFT Snap Phone Case MOVAS – Best vegan leather iPhone 17 case

Pros

Smooth texture
Vegan leather
Lanyard option
Color options

Cons

Boldest colors for Pro and Max only

Price When Reviewed: $49.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 29g
Raised edge: 1.3mm
Camera edge: 1mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Jet Black, Taupe, Misty Cove, Cement, Earthen Beige

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Amazon: All iPhone 17

If you desire something from a more monochromatic palette, the minimalist MOFT Snap Case MOVAS for iPhone 17 offers a range of cool, muted color options, plus some real splashes of color for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

The lightweight Snap Case is made from MOFT’s own MOVAS-P, a four-layer soft-touch vegan leather that the company claims is non-fading and fingerprint, scratch and stain resistant.

The side buttons are metal for better responsiveness and durability, with a capacitive Camera Control cover. The raised front edge is 1.3mm, offering excellent screen protection, and the camera cutout is elevated by 1mm.

There is a special version that is compatible with a Phone Lanyard in four colors for hands-free use, priced separately at $29.99.

Apple iPhone 17 TechWoven Case – it's back!

Pros

Tactile leather alternative

Cons

17 Pro and Max only
Slight worry after iPhone 15 stain-gate

Price When Reviewed: $59

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Blue, Purple, Sienna, Green, Black

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

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After a disastrous stain-complaint launch with the iPhone 15 Apple is back with an iPhone 17 TechWoven Case after retiring its own designed fabric for the iPhone 16.

The tactile material is made from 100% recycled polyester—multicolored yarns are woven on a jacquard loom. The edges of the case are coated with lightly textured TPU for added grip. The keys are made of elegant anodized aluminum.

In his review of the iPhone 17 Pro Max, Macworld’s Roman Loyola noted that USB-C cables with wider plug casings won’t plug in with the TechWoven Case on as the case gets in the way. Apple’s USB-C cable (included with the phone) has a narrower plug that fits fine.

Woolnut Leather Cases for iPhone 17

Pros

Stylish
Metal buttons

Price When Reviewed: $59

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 35g
Raised edge: 1.3mm
Camera edge: 1mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Black, Cognac, Green, Gray

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

We’ve long been fans of the simple, minimalist but luxury accessories from Swedish firm Woolnut. You’ll find them in our roundups of the best laptop sleeves and in previous collections of the best iPhone cases.

Woolnut hasn’t moved far with its Leather Case for iPhone 17, which looks much like the same for all the other iPhones since the 12. And why stray from a classic case?

The full-grain leather cover the slim polycarbonate and TPU frame is from Scandinavia, of course, and the interior features soft microfiber. The buttons are made from aluminum, not plastic as used on most cases. One new feature: a capacitive button for the Camera Control.

Grams(28) Leather Cases for iPhone 17 Pro

Pros

Stylish
Debossed initials option

Price When Reviewed: $69

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 32g
Raised edge: 1mm
Camera edge: 1mm
Button covers: Leather
Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Burgundy and Brown

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max

Grams(28) is a high-end luxury brand specializing in aesthetic but functional accessories made from high-quality leather sourced from Italy. It has Pebbled and Snowflake models of case for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max only. Non-Pro iPhone owners look elsewhere.

The Pebbled Leather Case has that classic textured leather grain pattern, made from Italian Pebbled Bovine Leather in Black, Navy and Dark Green.

The Snowflake Leather Case is made from Italian Vegetable Tanned Snowflake Leather—also known as pueblo leather—with a glossier rugged surface coming through after 90 days usage. It’s available in Black, Jeans and Tabacco colors.

Each of these iPhone 17 cases are MagSafe compatible and feature a robust 360-degree TPE bumper and 1mm raised ridge above the screen and camera lenses—with 5-foot drop protection.

Uniquely, the company can personalize the case with a hand-debossing service that stamps your initials deeply into the leather’s surface.

Bellroy Leather iPhone 17 Cases

Pros

Color range
Leather and leather-free options

Price When Reviewed: From $59

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 32g
Raised edge: 1mm
Camera edge: 0.6mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Black, Nightsky, Khaki and Rust (leather); Black, Lilac Haze, Butterscotch and Tahini (non-leather).

Available for: All iPhone models

Available in both premium leather and leather alternative , this iPhone 17 case features anodized aluminum buttons. We are as much fans of the color options as we are the Moft Snap MOVAS case.

The leather alternative material INNOVERA is meant to not just feel like leather, but even smell like it too. It is made with plant protein and post-consumer recycled nylon.

Best iPhone 17 cases with wallet

There are several great choices for iPhone 17 cases that feature built-in wallets. Scan the reviews above for some examples, such as:

Mujjo Full Leather Wallet Case – beautiful design and stylish wallet
Smartish Wallet Slayer – Practical three-card wallets

Some include wallets that attach to the case magnetically and other have the wallet built in. Note that built-in wallets usually affect wireless charging, especially with cards inside. You’d need to remove the Smartish Wallet Slayer case to use wireless charging, for example, but not the Decoded Detachable cases reviewed below.

Decoded iPhone 17 Detachable Wallet Case – Best wraparound wallet case

Pros

360 protective cover
Physical wallet
Still MagSafe compatible even with cards
Leather or Silicone options

Price When Reviewed: $60

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 45g (Silicone); 120g (Leather)
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Chocolate Brown, Navy Shadow, Solid Clay, Black, Forever Blue, Phantom Black

Available for: All iPhone models

Amazon UK: All iPhone 17

Most wallet iPhone cases place the card slots at the back, which can hamper wireless MagSafe charging. The Decoded Leather Detachable Wallet Case and Textured Silicone Detachable Wallet are more flexible. It’s actually two cases in one as the standard case magnetically clamps onto a wraparound that features the wallet card slots behind the front panel.

The detachable wallet includes three card slots, plus storage for banknotes. The Silicone version can fold to create a handy stand but is available in just two colors compared top the full-grain Ecco leather case’s four.

This lightweight front part offers double protection for the screen aside from the raised edge found on the case. There’s further magnetic magic on the folding closure. The case promises 1.2m drop protection, and the button covers are metal for further robustness and precise control.

The whole package is surprisingly slim for a full wraparound wallet. You could place the bare phone straight onto the wraparound cover, but you’d lose the 360-degree protection should the phone be dropped.

Nomad Modern Leather Folio Case for iPhone 17 Pro – Horween plus protection

Pros

Horween leather
360 protective cover
Physical wallet

Cons

No plain iPhone 17 models

Price When Reviewed: $109

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 70g
Raised edge: 1mm
Camera edge: 0.5mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Rustic Brown, Black, Burgundy Chromexcel, Olde Dublin

Available for: iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max

Horween leather inside and out, the Nomad Modern Leather Folio Case can hold three cards and a small number of banknotes or receipts. It encloses the iPhone—17 Pro and 17 Pro Max only—so all your valuables are protected within, and held in place with a magnetic clasp.

The buttons are metal in a polycarbonate frame with 360-degree grippy TPU bumper. With the wallet at the front, the back remains fully MagSafe compatible.

If you are less of a leather purist, there’s a standard leather version available for $75, down from $109 for the more premium Horween.

Bandolier Remi and Hailey iPhone 17 Cases – Glamorous iPhone 17 accessories

Pros

Super glamour
Detachable wallet options
Crossbody straps

Cons

MagSafe requires phone or wallet removal

Price When Reviewed: From $98

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 68g
Raised edge: 1.3mm
Camera edge: 0.6mm
Button covers: Metal
Colors: Gold, Silver, Pewter

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

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Claiming fans from Taylor Swift to Martha Stewart, accessory maker Bandolier’s iPhone cases are aimed very much at the women’s fashion market, and they look like no other with crossbody designs that match leather, gold, silver and chrome.

The Hailey is an ultra-stylish adjustable and detachable crossbody grain leather phone case with adjustable strap and expandable side-slot wallet to keep cash or cards. The Emma’s wallet is instead top-loading, and the Mila is a bi-fold.

If you love the Bandolier look but want to keep your wallet in your handbag, Bandolier does offer glamorous iPhone cases without the wallet, although most—such as the Rayna—allow you to accessorise later. Some feature an integrated D-ring on the strap for attaching accessories such as AirPods, keys, or the wallet itself.

Not just good-looking, the Bandolier cases offer 4-foot drop protection.

Bullstrap Leather Cases – Leather iPhone 17 wallet cases

Pros

Physical wallet options

Cons

No protection at the case bottom

Price When Reviewed: $99.99

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: From 34g
Raised edge: 2mm
Camera edge: 2.7mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Sienna, Maverick, Dune, Borbon, Terra, Slate, Black, Ocean, Beach

Available for: iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max

The Bullstrap full-grain leather cases are made from hides sourced from Europe and northern United States, and are lightly buffed and dyed, sprayed with oils and waxes, and then polished to achieve a two-tone color effect.

The Minimalist Portfolio Case features two card slots, and an open bottom section.

Bullstrap also offers a Minimalist leather case without the card slots, Contemporary with a closed bottom and cutouts, and Flex with a protective TPU rim along the edges.

Bellroy Phone Case, 3 Card – Leather iPhone 17 wallets

Pros

Wallet options
Clever kickstand

Cons

MagSafe requires phone or wallet removal

Price When Reviewed: $85

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MagSafe compatible: No
Weight: 51g
Raised edge: 1mm
Camera edge: 0.6mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black, Nightsky, Rust, Khaki

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

Australian company Bellroy is perhaps more famous for its wallets than its phone cases, so it’s appropriate that we feature it here for its iPhone 17 cases that feature wallets, either built-in or attached magnetically.

The premium leather Bellroy Phone Case – 3 Cards has an integrated but hidden wallet that cleverly and magnetically unfolds to create a landscape phone kickstand. Inside the case there’s a spot for a spare SIM and pin.

You’ll need to remove the phone to wirelessly charge it.

Vena vCommute iPhone 17 Case – Best Protective iPhone 17 Case with wallet

Pros

Wallet feature
Stand
Tough

Price When Reviewed: $49.99

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MagSafe compatible: No
Weight: 68g
Raised edge: 1.6mm
Camera edge: 1.6mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Graphite Gray, Slate Blue

Available for: iPhone 17 | iPhone 17e | iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

What distinguishes the Vena vCommute from similar tough cases also reviewed here is its hidden 3-card wallet that doubles up as a stand. Vena claims it can withstand fairly vicious attacks with its 2x military-grade protection. You need to open the leather flap to enable wireless charging. Cards feel more secure here than sticking out of the back of the case or stored in a separate accessory that magnetically clamps to the back of the phone.

It is made with dual-layer polycarbonate and TPU with corner guards that Vena claims can survive drops from above 8 feet.

Ninja Labs Flex Pouch – Most stretchable wallet case

Pros

Stretchable mega wallet

Cons

Not MagSafe compatible

Price When Reviewed: $78

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MagSafe compatible: No
Weight: 90g
Button covers: Plastic
Action button: Covered
Camera Control: Cutout
Colors: Matcha, Lavender, Black

Available for: All iPhone 17 models

The unique Flex Pouch from Ninja Labs is for people who want to store more than three credit cards in their iPhone case wallet. Super stretchable, the silicone pouch can firmly hold as many objects as some of us have in our backpack pockets! It can keep a robust grip on your ID cards, cash, AirPods, pens, lighter and lipstick and not blink or tear—it is not recommended to store your keys or any other sharp objects in the pouch. Stuffed full the Flex Pouch might just about fit in a coat pocket.

Even if you just want to store a few cards, we found the Flex Pouch a tight hold. It is slightly wider at the top and tighter on the bottom. Once emptied, it pings back to its original flat form. With an AirPods case inside, you can use the case as a landscape stand.

The case itself feels robust and is available in three colors. Each of these can then have either an opaque or similarly colored pouch on the back.

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Best iPhone 17 battery cases

An iPhone case with a wallet or stand is all very useful but sometimes not as urgent a need as a battery recharge. While battery cases for iPhones were once commonplace—even Apple made one—they are rarer today with the advent of magnetic power banks. Power banks are great but offer little-to-no drop protection like you’ll get from a case. The best mixture of the two is a battery case, and we’ve tested the latest from the iPhone battery case pioneer, Mophie. Also read: Best iPhone Battery Cases.

Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 17 Pro

Pros

Integrated power bank
Slimmer than you’d expect

Cons

Bulkier than a normal case
Not available for plain iPhone 17

Price When Reviewed: $99.95

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MagSafe compatible: Yes
Weight: 98g
Raised edge: 1.5mm
Camera edge: 0.26mm
Button covers: Plastic
Colors: Black

Available for: iPhone Air | iPhone 17 Pro | iPhone 17 Pro Max

Mophie has long been the go-to for iPhone battery cases, and often it’s the only game in town except for a bunch online from companies we haven’t heard of and so are reluctant to trust with a potentially dangerous battery so close to our precious iPhone.

The battery inside the Juice Pack battery case (3000mAh for the 17 Pro and 3600mAh for 17 Pro Max) isn’t as capacious as those you’ll find in a power bank (5000mAh to 10000mAh) but it still recharged our empty iPhone 17 Pro to 55%—enough to get most of us to the next available charger and power socket. The smaller battery means the battery case is much slimmer than older iPhone battery packs used to be.

Drop protection is claimed at 6 feet. There are raised corners at the front to save the screen from impacts, and a little raised protection for the cameras at the back. The design is a two piece construction but it feels robust and won’t come apart while being pulled from your pocket.

Read our full Mophie Juice Pack for iPhone 17 Pro review

Best iPhone bags

A case will protect your iPhone from harm not only from drops but the constant to and fro from your pocket, rubbing it up this way and that. Sometimes a pocket isn’t the best place for tech, and you need something more substantial to hold it in—especially if your pockets are full or your outfit doesn’t have any! A secure pocket within a bag should make it harder for thieves to snatch your phone, especially in crowded areas, and keeps it further from rain should you be caught outside at the wrong time.

Some experts also warn against keeping a phone too close to your body due to the radio-frequency radiation that can cause heat build up that’s bad not just for your phone but those rather vital organs near your pockets—think about it for a second. Keeping it in a bag, rather than directly in a pocket, increases the distance between the phone and your body. We have reviewed and tested the best bags for Mac but there are smaller carriers for phones that should be considered.

Herschel Cloud Sling for iPhone

Pros

Slim phone sling
Space for accessories

Price When Reviewed: $59.95

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Weight: 150g
Colors: Black, Pink

The Herschel Cloud Sling for iPhone is an exclusive on the Apple Store. It’s a classic minimalist Herschel design made with a padded, lightweight fabric, protected with a zippered closure and adjustable strap.

Available in Pink or Black, there’s space for your AirPods case and charging cable, plus a padded slot for AirTag.

Alpaka Modular Phone Sling V2

Pros

Stylish phone sling or belt attachment
Keeps the phone away from your body
RFID-blocking front pocket

Cons

Not room for much else

Price When Reviewed: $45

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Weight: 150g
Colors: Black, Army Green, Dark Green, Blue

Fitting any iPhone, the Alpaka Modular Phone Sling V2 allows hands-free phone carrying, and can be worn either as a crossbody sling or a waist belt-loop attachment.

As with the Waterfield Hudson, reviewed below, a magnetic closure mechanism and buckle strap system allow for easy access while keeping the phone secure. At the front is an RFID-blocking front pocket for your cards and cash. And at the side there’s a pen slot.

Waterfield Leather Grammercy Sling and Hudson Crossbody

Pros

Super-premium craftsmanship
Clever dual magnetic closure and buckle (Hudson)
Keeps the phone away from your body

Cons

Premium price

Price When Reviewed: $329

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Weight: 499g (Grammercy); 680g (Hudson)
Colors: Black, Chocolate, Grizzly

Available for: Grammercy: All iPhone 17 models Hudson: All iPhone 17 models

Handcrafted from full-grain leather in San Francisco Waterfield’s range includes super-premium bags such as the Gramercy Leather Sling and Hudson Leather Crossbody.

The 2L Gramercy Leather Sling ($309) carries an iPhone, wallet, keys, glasses, cards, and a few daily items. The key differentiator is the pocket layout: two Ultrasuede-lined exterior pockets that help protect an iPhone and glasses from scratches, including a rear quick-access pocket that sits close to the body. A front pocket with an authentic paragliding buckle adds a modern accent, while three interior pockets and a key tether organize small essentials. An alternative is the Grams(28) Essential Pouch, reviewed below.

The larger 3.5L Hudson Leather Crossbody ($329) is a crossbody bag that features a dedicated iPhone pocket, which you can access one-handed via the clever magnetic closure that eliminates the need for fumbling with zippers. An extra layer of protection, the self-finding magnetic Fidlock buckle secures the flap in place. There’s also a more open slip pocket at the back.

These bags will suit the style-conscious iPhone user who doesn’t want to stuff their device in their back pocket

The black leather models are the most dressy of these beautiful if pricey bags, with the Chocolate and Grizzly colorways a little more casual but still very smart. Of course it fits any iPhone, not just the 17.

You can buy only direct from Waterfield Designs. For international orders add $19 shipping plus applicable duties.

Grams(28) 131 Essential Pouch

Pros

Luxury look and feel
Mesh and zipped pockets
Sling strap included

Cons

Premium price

Price When Reviewed: $199

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Weight: 170g
Colors: Black, Navy Blue, Dark Green

Another luxury product for your luxury iPhone—just as you don’t but a $10 case for your new $1,000 phone why buy the cheapest bag from the market stall to carry around all your possessions—but worth it for the joy of owning such a gorgeous and practical fine full-grain Italian leather crossbody.

There’s only 1L of capacity but you can fit a lot into this bag as well as your iPhone. On a recent trip to Valencia I carried my phone, guidebook and some case in mine, and it felt safe from pickpockets as long as I kept it at my front—and I didn’t have to keep patting my pockets to check they weren’t invaded.

Best iPhone 17 camera grips and cases

There are specialized camera grips for the iPhone that sometimes require a custom case. These can make using the iPhone more versatile as a camera and therefore faster to grab that perfect picture.

Telesin Master Grip for iPhone 17 Pro and Max – Case and custom camera grip

Pros

Superior camera grip
Custom keys
Pro photography app

Cons

Pro and Pro Max only

Price When Reviewed: From $99.99

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The retro-inspired Master Grip, from camera-accessory maker Telesin, has been designed exclusively for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max, and features precision cooling, AI-powered filters and a built-in 3200mAh power bank and wireless charging support so your phone shouldn’t fade during even the longest photoshoot.

The one-handed ergonomic grip will be familiar to owners of traditional camera and is wrapped in soft but grippy sweat-resistant silicone-based synthetic, adding comfort and stability.

Its thermal dissipation system features a graphene heat sink and MagSafe cooling backplate that prevents overheating during extended 4K or HDR shooting sessions.

The Master Grip retains a two-stage shutter for half-press autofocus and full-press capture, with the tactile feel of a mechanical shutter that old-school and new photographers love. Within easy reach are shooting button and zoom rocker, plus wake button and mode dial. A customizable Fn button, via the AI-trained Telesin Reef Color app, enables quick access to functions such as filter switching, intensity adjustment, exposure control, white balance, shutter speed, and ISO — just like you’d find on a pro camera.

There are two bundles available for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max: Standard with iPhone case, wrist strap and charging cable, and Creator, which also includes a UV filter and magnetic fill light.

How to choose a case for your iPhone 17

Protection

The most common results of drops and knocks cause cracked and scratched screens, followed by chipped corners and sides. Even a basic phone case offers some protection against such everyday drops and knocks, and some are built to withstand more catastrophic accidents. Modern materials mean that protective cases are relatively slim and light. Clever design and tough-but-thin materials such as Kevlar and Graphene are key to the levels of robustness—but it remains the case that the bulkier the case, the more protection it will likely offer as long as it is also clever and made of the right stuff.

Let’s face it the iPhone is basically made front and back of glass—even if it is a new version of Ceramic Shield that Apple claims is three to four times tougher than any smartphone glass—and glass dropped on the floor usually ends in tears.

Look for raised edges (known as a bezel) around the screen that will protect it from drop cracks and scratches—it lands on these edges and not the fragile screen. Another point of obvious weakness is the camera lens area, and you should go for a case with a raised edge around that part, too, in case the phone lands that side down. Where we have the exact dimensions, we have included this information in our case reviews below.

Look for button covers—in metal or plastic. Some cases prefer cutouts but may offer less protection as a result. The Camera Control on the right side of all the iPhone 17 models is capacitive so it can’t be covered using standard materials in the same way as the other iPhone buttons can. Instead the best utilize a piece of sapphire crystal coupled with a conductive layer to communicate finger movements—including taps, slides and swipes—to the button below.

Style

If you want to keep the original Apple colors while still protecting the phone, choose a clear case. If you want to add more personality—if only to distinguish your iPhone from those of your family and friends—there are thousands of designs to choose from. Some are quite beautiful, some fine art, and some I wouldn’t want to be seen with in a dark room.

And iPhone 17 cases come in many forms: wallet cases, cases that support bike and car mounts, phone pouches, sleeves, slings and cases with belt-clips. Here we keep adding the best we can find as they come in for testing.

Fit

Ensure you choose the right case for your exact model so that it fits correctly over the buttons and camera lenses for uninterrupted use. Where possible we have linked to the buying pages for each model: iPhone 17e (6.1 inch), iPhone 17 (6.3 inch), Air (6.5 inch), iPhone 17 Pro (6.3 inch) and iPhone 17 Pro Max (6.9 inch).

Don’t think you can squeeze your new 17 model iPhone into a case for an older model. Sometimes a new iPhone is the same size as the previous model, but not the 17 unfortunately, which also has a whole new camera section at the top. Upgraders need a new case. That said, I have used an iPhone 17 Pro case on my iPhone 16 Pro. The buttons work but the flashlight is covered on some cases.

Magnetic wireless charging

Also make sure that the case is MagSafe compatible so that you can charge wirelessly with a MagSafe charger while your iPhone 17 stays in its case. So-called “clear” cases sadly require a huge white ring on their back to be compatible with MagSafe charging. Colored, patterned or leather cases hide their magnets better.

On the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max Apple has placed its logo further down the back so the circle of magnets would cut through it. On its own clear case Apple tries to not spoil its logo or reduce the number of magnets and ends up with an ugly solution for the 17 Pro and Pro Max clear cases. Third-party clear case manufacturers have decided to remove a few magnets to allow the logo to show, and claim this doesn’t affect the magnetic fit.

You can, of course, still charge via a USB-C cable—which will always be the fastest way to charge an iPhone—and an iPhone charger.

Will the iPhone 16 Pro fit an iPhone 17 Pro case and vice versa?

If you still own an iPhone 16 Pro and fancy one of the iPhone 17 Pro cases reviewed here, you might be in luck. Our test iPhone 16 Pro fit most of the iPhone 17 Pro cases here, although some may cover the 16 Pro’s flashlight. It’s not the case the other way round as an iPhone 16 Pro case will cover the 17 Pro’s Flash and the LiDAR Scanner that uses lasers to measure distances and create a 3D map of the environment.

You can’t swap iPhone 16 and 17 cases on models other than the Pro due to size and cutout differences.

Stop typing, start talking—Voibe Offline Voice Dictation is faster & on sale for a one-time $80

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

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TL;DR: Voibe is a privacy-first voice dictation tool for Apple Silicon Macs that works offline, runs locally, and lets you dictate text up to 3x faster than typing for a one-time $79.99.

Some thoughts move faster than fingers. If you’ve ever had a great idea while typing an email, drafting content, writing notes, or prompting ChatGPT—only to feel your fingers struggling to keep up—you’ll understand the appeal of Voibe.

Available now for just $79.99 (reg. $199), Voibe is a voice dictation app built specifically for Apple Silicon Macs. Instead of tapping away at a keyboard, you simply hold a key, speak naturally, and watch your words appear on screen.

The big difference? Privacy.

Unlike many dictation tools that send audio to the cloud for processing, Voibe works entirely on your Mac. Your voice never leaves your device, which means faster responses, no internet dependency, and fewer privacy concerns.

It’s also surprisingly versatile. Voibe works in virtually any Mac app where you can place a cursor, making it useful for emails, documents, notes, messages, project management tools, and even AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude. If you’ve ever wished you could “brain dump” ideas directly into an AI prompt, this is a pretty satisfying way to do it.

The productivity angle is compelling, too. Voibe claims users can dictate up to three times faster than they type, which can add up quickly if writing is part of your daily workflow.

Perhaps the best part is that this isn’t another subscription waiting to charge you next month. Pay once, get lifetime access, and continue using it across your workflow as long as your Mac is running.

For Mac users who spend a lot of time turning thoughts into text, Voibe is a genuinely useful shortcut.

Get lifetime access to Voibe on sale for just $79.99 (reg. $199).

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This foldable 3-in-1 Anker MagSafe charging cube is a steal at $65 off

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:13:52 +0000

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You can get Anker’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Cube for just $64.99 right now, a massive 50% discount from its $130. This Woot deal is better than anything we’ve seen at Amazon (its sister site), where the lowest price has been $85.

This cube is going to be so useful to have on your desk. It can charge all three of your Apple devices from a single spot, so you stop juggling separate cables and pucks. The MagSafe pad lets you pop on your iPhone, angling it just right so you can still read notifications (or doomscroll socials). With 15W charging, your device will be back to 100 percent in no time. While your phone charges, the built-in pop-out arm will handle your Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time, turning one outlet into a full charging hub.

The coolest part is that when you’re not using it, it simply folds down into this compact little cube. If you want to move it to another room, that’s super easy to do as well. Best of all, Anker includes a 30W USB-C charger in the box, so you’re not hunting for a separate adapter to make it work.

The only downside is that this is, for the most part, built exclusively for Apple devices, so you won’t be able to use it for any Android phones or watches you have lying around. But we doubt that’ll be an issue. So, at $65, this is a great pick if you want to have a centralized way to recharge your iPhone, Watch, and AirPods together.

Best MacBook & Mac Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:41:49 +0000

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Best Mac deals at Amazon U.S.

Best Mac deals at Amazon U.K.

If you’re looking to get a great price on a new Mac, Amazon’s Prime Days event is a great time to grab a bargain. The sale runs from June 23 to 26, and we expect some huge savings on the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, and maybe some small discounts on the MacBook Neo. We expect to see even better deals once the sale begins – but beware that Apple is expected to increase prices soon so these prices may be the lowest we see for a long time.

If it’s a Mac mini you are after, we don’t expect that the deals will be as forthcoming, as there are supply issues affecting the availability of the Mac mini and Mac Studio. We could see a discount on the iMac, but with a chip update expected soon, we’d avoid it unless it’s a huge saving.

Be sure to check out our roundup of the best Apple Prime Day deals for the best bargains on iPads, Apple Watches, AirPods, and more. For help deciding which Mac to buy read our comparison of every Mac and MacBook.

Best Amazon Prime MacBook deals

MacBook Air

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The latest MacBook Air models were released in March 2026. The M5 MacBook Air introduced several significant hardware upgrades over previous generations, most notably doubling the base memory and storage capacities.

U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon already has 14% off the price of the 13-inch MacBook Air and 11% off the 15-inch MacBook Air. You can get the 512GB model for $950. However, we recommend waiting because back in May the price dropped to $900.

MacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 512GB: $950

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has already cut the price of the both the 13-inch MacBook Air and 15-inch MacBook Air by 10%. The price of the cheapest MacBook Air is now £988.97, a saving of £110 of the usual price and the best price we’ve ever seen.

MacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 512GB: £988.97

MacBook Pro

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The latest MacBook Pro models are the M5 series, released in late 2025 and early 2026. The lineup includes 14-inch and 16-inch models with M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max chips. Key upgrades include improved performance and power efficiency, along with the introduction of Thunderbolt 5 connectivity on M5 Pro and M5 Max models.

U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling the M5 MacBook Pro for $1,549, a savings of $150. This isn’t the lowest we’ve seen the price though: it was $1,499 in May. If you have a bit more to spend, the ultimate MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) is $4,149, that’s $250 off.

MacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5, 1TB: $1,549

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has discounted the M5 MacBook Pro by 9% in the U.K. dropping the price to £1,545. That’s a savings of £154, but we saw it drop to £1,529 in April. The other MacBook Pro models have better savings, with the 14-inch, M5 Pro model at it’s lowest ever price of £1,978.97, £220 off.

MacBook Pro, 14-inch, M5, 1TB: £1,545

MacBook Neo

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The MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop to date, launched in March 2026 with a starting price of $599/£599. It’s designed primarily for students, first-time Mac users, and budget-conscious consumers.

U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling MacBook Neo for $590, a savings of $9. This is the same as their all-time low in May so we hope to see it drop even further. The Neo with Touch ID and a 512GB SSD is also $9 cheaper than its $699 MSRP.

MacBook Neo, $590

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon is selling the MacBook Neo for £549, £50 off and its lowest ever price.

MacBook Neo, £549

Mac mini

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The Mac mini is Apple’s ultra-compact desktop computer. The latest models, released in October 2024, feature a significant redesign that reduced the chassis to a 5-by-5-inch footprint, making it the smallest desktop Mac ever produced. It’s recent surge in popularity, coupled with component shortages, has constrained stock.

U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling a Mac mini for $770, a savings of $29, but due to stock shortages, the delivery date isn’t until after June 27. During Black Friday, the price dropped to $669, but such price cuts are unlikely currently.

Mac mini, $769

Watch List: The Prime Day MacBook (and Mac) deals we are looking out for

Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for Apple’s MacBooks and desktop Macs these are our buying recommendations:

Model	Lowest Ever $ Price	Lowest Ever £ Price	Buying Advice
MacBook Neo	$589.99	£549	If you are on a strict budget, the MacBook Neo offers premium build quality a low price. At $550/£549 it would be a true bargain.
13-inch MacBook Air	$900	£988.97	The best overall choice for most users and highly recommended if discounted to $899/£899.
15-inch MacBook Air	$1,100	£1,168.97	We’ve previously seen the price drop to $1,100, which is an excellent deal.
14-inch MacBook Pro, M5	$1,499	£1,528.97	An easy recommendation at $1,499/£1,499, if it drops to that level.
14-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro	$1,983.94	£1,978.97	If the price dips below $2,000/£2,000 we recommend buying.
16-inch MacBook Pro, M5 Pro	$2,428.97	£2,428.97	If you want the ultimate Mac laptop and find the 16-inch for around $2,400/£2,400 we recommend it.
iMac, M4	$1,021.51	£1,099	Unless you really need one, we recommend waiting for Apple to update the iMac.
Mac mini, M4	$669	£689.99	If you can find a Mac mini for sale at a discount and you need one now, get it. If you can wait until the M5 update we would recommend you do that.

Best Mac & MacBook Deals Right Now

Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price.

We’ll start with U.S. prices. U.K. readers can find the best prices in the section below. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest.

U.S. deals

MacBook Pro	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
14-inch, M5, 1TB	$1,549 Get the deal	$1,499	$1,699
14-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB	$2,034.05 Get the deal	$1,983.94	$2,199
14-inch, M5 Max, 2TB	$3,316.31 Get the deal	$3,316.31	$3,599
16-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB	$2,492 Get the deal	$2,449	$2,699
16-inch, M5 Max, 2TB	$3,649 Get the deal	$3,649	$3,899

MacBook Air	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
13-inch, M5, 512GB	$949.99 Get the deal	$899.99	$1,099
13-inch, M5, 1TB	$1,149.99 Get the deal	$1,099.99	$1,199
15-inch, M5, 1TB	$1,149.99 Get the deal	$1,099.99	$1,299

MacBook Neo	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
A18-Pro, 256GB	$589.99 Get the deal	$589.99	$599
A18-Pro, 512GB	$689.99 Get the deal	$689.99	$699

Mac mini	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
M4, 512GB	$769.99 Get the deal	$669	$799
M4 Pro, 512GB	Out of stock	$1,173.49	$1,399

iMac	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
M4, 256GB, 8-core	$1,194.48 Get the deal	$1,149	$1,299
M4, 256GB, 10-core	$1,364.79 Get the deal	$1,347.50	$1,499

U.K. deals

MacBook Pro	Deal	Lowest	RRP
14-inch, M5, 1TB	£1,544.97 Get the deal	£1,528.97	£1,699
14-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB	£1,978.97 Get the deal	£1,978.97	£2,199
14-inch, M5 Max, 2TB	£3,238.97 Get the deal	£3,238.97	£3,599
16-inch, M5 Pro, 1TB	£2,439 Get the deal	£2,428.97	£2,699
16-inch, M5 Max, 2TB	£3,508.97 Get the deal	£3,508.97	£3,899

MacBook Air	Deal	Lowest	RRP
13-inch, M5, 512GB	£988.97 Get the deal	£988.97	£1,099
13-inch, M5, 1TB	£1,155 Get the deal	£1,154.97	£1,199
15-inch, M5, 1TB	£1,168.97 Get the deal	£1,168.97	£1,299

MacBook Neo	Deal	Lowest	RRP
A18-Pro, 256GB	£549 Get the deal	£549	£599
A18-Pro, 512GB	£629.97 Get the deal	£617.97	£699

Mac mini	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
M4, 512GB	Out of stock	£689.99	$799
M4 Pro, 512GB	Out of stock	£1,249.99	$1,399

iMac	Deal	Lowest	RRP
M4, 256GB, 8-core	£1,149 Get the deal	£1,099.00	£1,299
M4, 256GB, 10-core	£1,249 Get the deal	£1,249.00	£1,499

Which MacBook should you buy?

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MacBook Neo: Best for students, basic tasks, budget buyers.
MacBook Air: Ideal for most users, commuters, university students.
MacBook Pro, M5: Great for entry-level pro work, creative students.
MacBook Pro, M5 Pro & M5 Max: For 4K video, 3D rendering.

Choosing the right MacBook depends on your needs and budget.

Apple’s laptop lineup ranges from the affordable MacBook Neo to the powerful MacBook Pro models powered by M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. For most people, the MacBook Air is the best choice, offering an excellent balance of performance, battery life, portability, and value.

MacBook Air: Best for Most People

Released in March 2026, the 13-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip is our top recommendation for the majority of users due to its balance of portability and power.

MacBook Pro: Best for Creative Professionals

For those with demanding workloads like 4K video editing or software development, the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro is essential. These models feature active cooling to prevent thermal throttling during sustained tasks.

MacBook Neo: Best for Budget Buyers

Introduced in March 2026, the MacBook Neo is Apple’s most affordable laptop ever. It is aimed at K-12 students and casual users who previously might have chosen a Chromebook or a budget Windows laptop.

Which Mac desktop should you buy?

Mac mini: Best for students, home offices, AI developers.
Mac Studio: Best for creative pros, engineers, power users.
iMac: General consumers, all-in-one fans.

Choosing the right Mac desktop depends on whether you prioritize value, professional workstation performance, or an all-in-one design. Currently the lineup is affected by global memory shortages that have constrained availability and led to the discontinuation of several entry-level and high-RAM configurations.

Mac mini: Best for Value

The Mac mini remains the most versatile and cost-effective entry point into the macOS ecosystem. It is particularly popular for home offices, students, and AI developers. As of June 2026, stock is very limited with long delivery times and we are also expecting an update to the M5, so unless you really need one now we don’t recommend buying. See Should I buy a Mac mini.

Mac Studio: Best for Professionals

We don’t tend to see the Mac Studio for sale at Amazon. Like the Mac mini stock is limited and we expect an update to the M5-series soon.

iMac: Best All-in-One

The iMac is a strong choice for users who want a tidy, single-cable setup for home or office use. Like te other desktops, it is due an update to the M5 so we don’t recommend buying unless the price drops significantly.

Prime Day Mac & MacBook deals to avoid

The cheapest Mac isn’t always the best value. Rather than using Prime Day to spend less, use it as an opportunity to get better specifications for the same budget.

When buying a Mac in 2026, try to get as much RAM and storage as you can afford. Most current Macs now start with 16GB of unified memory and a 512GB SSD, which is a much better baseline for modern workloads. The main exception is the entry-level MacBook Neo, which still ships with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Because Apple Silicon uses unified memory and storage that can’t be upgraded later, it’s worth buying as much RAM and SSD capacity as you can comfortably afford. Memory is especially important for Apple Intelligence features and other AI workloads. While the MacBook Neo supports Apple Intelligence, some advanced features require an M3 chip or later.

For most buyers, prioritizing memory upgrades will deliver greater long-term benefits than paying extra for a faster processor. Professional users should consider at least 36GB of memory, while 64GB or more is recommended for demanding tasks such as video production, software development, and AI work.

Should you buy a MacBook or Mac during Prime Day?

Prime Day is widely considered one of the best times of the year to buy Apple products, alongside Black Friday. However, there are a few things to consider before making a purchase:

Prime membership is required: Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not already subscribed, you might be able to take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial or you could sign up for a month and cancel afterward. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music. Prime memberships cost $139 / £95 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 every month.
Other sales: If you miss Prime Day, you’ll have another chance to save during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October, followed by Black Friday sales in November.
Student Discounts: Students can take advantage of Apple’s “Back to School” promotion, which runs from June to September in the U.S. and July to October in the U.K, to get free AirPods with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad. Students and educator can save significantly through the Apple Education Store. For example, the MacBook Neo drops to $499 and the MacBook Air to $999 when shopping at Apple’s U.S. Education Store or Apple’s U.K. Education Store.
Compare Prices: Amazon isn’t always the cheapest option. Retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy frequently run competing promotions around the time of Prime Day, so it’s worth comparing prices before buying.

Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations

The MacBooks picked here are all chosen by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. We’ve reviewed everything we recommend, and we only highlight deals that are genuinely good value.

The products selected in this article are at the best current price, usually at or near all-time low prices, and we’ve selected what we think is the best configuration for each product type. We know Apple is expensive, so we’ve chosen products at prices we would be willing to pay, so you can trust that our recommendations will steer you in the right direction.

Prime Days: More Apple bargains

For more Amazon Prime Day coverage, check out our other Apple deal roundups and see all our Prime Day Apple Deals coverage.

iPhone Air 2 will reportedly fix its two biggest problems

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:52:47 +0000

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A 2nd-gen version of last year’s iPhone Air will address two of the biggest complaints about the original model, according to a new report. Sources also claim that the new Air is being prepared for a launch next spring.

Writing for Bloomberg, leaker-analyst Mark Gurman says Apple is “aiming to boost the appeal of the slimmed-down device” in two ways. If the project goes as planned, it will feature both a second rear camera lens and improved battery life.

When Apple unveiled the startlingly slim original Air last fall, it had to address three obvious customer fears: that the device would bend, that it would have disastrously poor battery life, and that it wouldn’t have room for the camera setup of a larger phone. These attempts at reassurance met with mixed success.

On the design front, the Air is clearly a marvel of consumer tech engineering, and you’ll struggle to find a single report of the device bending or breaking in normal use. But battery and (particularly) camera performance remain areas of dissatisfaction. Improvements to these aspects could do a lot to convince customers that this is the phone for them.

Citing “people with knowledge of the matter,” Gurman claims prototypes of the 2nd-gen Air, codenamed V62 and currently in “advanced testing,” feature a second rear camera for ultrawide-angle photography. The original Air only has a single rear 48MP main camera. Adding an ultrawide lens would bring it to parity with the iPhone 17, although it would still be missing the third telephoto lens from the 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max.

In our iPhone Air review, my colleague Jason Cross reports that he was painfully conscious of the device’s limited camera setup.

“Not a day went by that I didn’t miss having a second (or third) camera,” he writes. “The lack of an ultrawide didn’t bother me for landscape shots, but the inability of the standard wide camera to focus less than about 6 inches is a killer. I missed my macro photography! And I was surprised at just how often I regularly use a telephoto of around 4x or 5x. I can always use digital zoom and get the shot, it just doesn’t look as good as it should. Not for a thousand-dollar iPhone.”

It’s less clear how Apple will address the battery issue. Gurman simply says Apple is trying to improve performance. “It’s unclear if that will come from a larger battery, which may be impractical in the Air’s compact chassis, or efficiency gains,” he admits.

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The original iPhone Air has an estimated battery life of up to 27 hours of (non-streamed) video playback, compared to 30 hours for the iPhone 17 and 33 for the iPhone 17 Pro. That isn’t disastrous, but it’s also not ideal when you bear in mind that the iPhone 17 is $200 cheaper. It also seems noteworthy that Apple feels it necessary to include the battery life for the Air when using the MagSafe battery accessory in the comparison table, as if the company knows 30 hours isn’t really acceptable and that customers will be looking for more. (The augmented total is 40 hours, by the way.)

Perhaps most intriguingly, Gurman’s sources claim to know the planned launch timing for the 2nd-gen Air: spring 2027, 18 months after the first model came out. Whether that would put it on an 18-month update cycle or whether it would be updated each spring—as appears to be the plan for the baseline and e model of each iPhone generation—is, like much else, unclear at this point.

Indeed, up to now, it hasn’t been clear if the iPhone Air would get a second model at all. Back in January, a report on Chinese social media claimed it would launch in fall 2026, but the muted critical response to the device and its seemingly pedestrian sales have led some pundits to speculate that the Air might be entirely replaced by the iPhone Ultra later this year rather than sitting alongside it.

AirPods Pro 3 just crashed to an insane $169 ($80 off)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:26:59 +0000

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Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 price is getting ready for Prime Day and taking another dip. For the first time, you can get your hands on these earbuds for just $169, a massive 32 percent under their MSRP and the best price we’ve ever seen, even lower than last week’s rock-bottom price. And it’s not even Prime Day yet.

The AirPods Pro 3 are our favorite earbuds, and it’s easy to see why when you check out our review. We gave the earbuds a 4.5-star rating and our Editors’ Choice award, finding they’re a lot more comfortable than the previous generation, have a better battery life, and generally deliver better noise cancelling and transparency.

It’s not just about the better audio these earbuds deliver, of course. The AirPods Pro 3 are so much more than that because they come with built-in heart rate tracking sensors, which means they’re a great fitness companion. Live Translation helps you understand what those around you are talking about while traveling abroad. The Pro 3 buds have a better life, delivering up to 8 hours of listening with noise canceling on, or up to 10 hours in Transparency mode. With the charging case, the number climbs to 24 hours with ANC on.

The one thing we don’t love about these buds is that the upgrades over the previous generation in terms of audio are a bit light when compared to the previous version. But while at full price, this may not seem like a worthy upgrade from AirPods Pro 2, but at this discounted $169, it feels like a justified splurge.

Grab the AirPods Pro 3 for $169 while this early Prime Day deal is still around.

Best AirPods Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:33:34 +0000

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Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.S.

Best AirPods deals at Amazon U.K.

Amazon Prime Day is kicking off a little early this year, running from June 23-26, but we still expect a steady stream of excellent Apple deals. In fact, if you’re looking for a new pair of AirPods, you’re likely to find the biggest savings of the year on all four models—and hopefully some all-time low prices as well.

Apple’s current AirPods lineup consists of four models: AirPods Pro 3 ($249), AirPods 4 ($129), AirPods 4 (with ANC) ($179), and the most recent release, AirPods Max 2 ($549). Amazon always has them on sale, usually between $30 and $50 off, depending on the model. We’ll spotlight each model below as well as its current price and whether it’s a good deal or not. We expect to see even better deals once the sale begins – but beware that Apple is expected to increase prices soon so these prices may be the lowest we see for a long time.

In the U.K. Amazon is already listing Early Prime Day deals on AirPods, with some of the best prices we have seen so far. We expect prices in the U.S. to drop further as we get closer to the official event start.

This article focuses on AirPods. For the very best discounts across Apple’s entire product range, see our roundup of the Best Apple Prime Day Deals.

Best Amazon Prime AirPods deals

AirPods Pro 3

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Apple released AirPods Pro 3 in September 2025. They brought a slightly new design with foam-infused tips for a better fit. They also brought several new features, including an in-ear heart rate sensor, better battery life, enhanced noise cancellation, and improved sound.

U.S. Prime Day price: On June 17, Amazon was selling AirPods Pro 3 for $169, a savings of $80 and the same as their all-time low from Black Friday 2025. However, as of June 18, only refurbished AirPods Pro 3 are available – we suspect just until Amazon lists the Prime Day price. However, you can still get them for that price at Walmart.

AirPods Pro 3: TBD

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has already discounted the AirPods Pro 3 to the best price we’ve seen so far. Get them for £170, a savings of £49.

AirPods Pro 3: £170

AirPods 4

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Apple’s fourth-generation AirPods have been on shelves since September 2024. They were a dramatic upgrade over the previous model, bringing a new design, H2 chip, and a USB-C charging case. Additionally, Apple cut the price from $169 to $129 for the standard model and introduced a higher-end version with noise cancellation.

U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is offering the AirPods 4 (without ANC) for $99, a savings of $30. While this is a good price, it’s not any better than Amazon’s normal sale price, so we don’t recommend rushing to buy a pair until they drop below $90 or nearer their Black Friday price of $69.

AirPods 4: $99

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon has an “Early Prime Day Deal” and are selling AirPods 4 for £79.80, a savings of £39.20 and their lowest price ever.

AirPods 4: £79.80

AirPods 4 with ANC

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Sitting between the low-end AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3 are the AirPods 4 with ANC for $179. As the name suggests, the only difference between these earbuds and the standard AirPods 4 is the addition of noise cancellation. They also miss out on some features enabled by noise cancellation, including Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode, and Conversation Awareness, as well as Live Translation.

U.S. Prime Day price: AirPods 4 with ANC are currently reduced to $149, a savings of $30 off their $179 MSRP. That’s not much different than Amazon’s regular sale price, so there’s no reason to rush to buy a pair unless they drop down to $125 or, even better, if they drop to $99 as they did for Black Friday.

AirPods 4 with ANC: $149

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling AirPods 4 with ANC for £125.40, a saving of £43.60 in an “Early Prime Day Deal” and the lowest ever price.

AirPods 4 with ANC: £125.40

AirPods Max 2

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Apple finally updated its AirPods Max headphones in April with a new H2 chip and better noise cancellation. Unlike Apple’s earbuds, they come in a variety of colors, including blue, orange and purple.

U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon has cut the price of AirPods Max 2 to $499, a savings of $50 and the lowest price they’ve reached since their April debut. We’re not sure if they’ll drop much lower until Black Friday, so if you want a pair, you’ll be getting them for a very good price.

AirPods Max 2: $499

U.K. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling AirPods Max 2 for the usual price of £499. We haven’t seen a saving yet.

Watch List: The Prime Day AirPods deals we are looking out for

Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for the AirPods these are our buying recommendations:

Model	Buy?	Best Price	Best Deal
AirPods Pro 3	Yes	$169 / £170	Highly recommended if discounted to $179/£170 for its top-tier noise cancellation and new heart-rate tracking features.
AirPods 4	Yes	$69 / £79.80	An easy recommendation at $99/£79.80, especially for those who dislike silicone ear tips.
AirPods 4 (ANC)	Yes	$99 / £125.40	With several pro-level additions compared to the standard model, if the price drops to $125/£125 this is a good buy.
AirPods Max 2	Compare	$499 / £499	The AirPods Max are expensive so any deal below $499/$449 would be attractive. Consider the Beats Studio Pro (frequently on sale for around $170/£170) as a good alternative.

Best AirPods Deals Right Now

Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price.

We’ll start with U.S. prices. U.K. readers can find the best prices in the section below. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest.

U.S. deals

AirPods	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
AirPods Pro 3	Out of stock	$169	$249
AIrPods 4	$99 Get the deal	$69	$129
AirPods 4 with ANC	$148.99 Get the deal	$99	$179
AirPods Max	$499 Get the deal	$499	$549

U.K. deals

AirPods	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
AirPods Pro 3	£175 Get the deal	£175	£219
AIrPods 4	£79.80 Get the deal	£79.80	£119
AirPods 4 with ANC	£125.40 Get the deal	£125.40	£169
AirPods Max	£499 Get the deal	NA	£499

Which AirPods should you buy?

AirPods Pro 3: Best for most people, especially if you want top-tier noise cancellation and built-in health tracking.
AirPods 4: The most affordable option.
AirPods 4 with ANC: Ideal if you want noise cancellation without silicone ear tips.
AirPods Max 2: Best if you prefer over-ear headphones.

Apple’s AirPods lineup caters to different priorities, from premium audio and health features to budget-friendly everyday listening.

AirPods Pro 3: The Best All-Rounder

Released in September 2025, the AirPods Pro 3 are Apple’s flagship earbuds. They combine excellent noise cancellation, improved comfort thanks to foam-infused ear tips, and new health-tracking capabilities.

AirPods 4: The Budget-Friendly Choice

The AirPods 4 offer a more affordable entry point and are a good choice for anyone who prefers an open-ear design over silicone-tipped earbuds.

Price When Reviewed: $129 without Active Noise Cancelation

Best Prices Today: $86.95 at Walmart | $99 at Amazon | $99.99 at Target

AirPods 4 with ANC: A good compromise

For listeners who want some noise reduction without the fit of in-ear tips, the AirPods 4 with ANC strike a strong balance between comfort, convenience, and noise cancellation.

AirPods Max 2: Premium Over-Ear Audio

Launched in April 2026, the AirPods Max 2 retain the premium design of the original model while adding Apple’s H2 chip for improved performance and audio processing.

Still not sure which AirPods to buy? Take a look at our Best AirPods buying guide. Also, if it doesn’t have to be AirPods, take a look at how other over-ears compare to the AirPods Max, and our favorite AirPods alternatives.

Amazon Prime Day AirPods deals to avoid

In previous sales, the AirPods Pro 2 offered a cheaper alternative to Apple’s latest premium earbuds. This year, however, we expect any significant discounts on the AirPods Pro 2 to be limited to refurbished models. If you find the AirPods Pro 3 at a good price, they’re the better buy. If they’re still beyond your budget, consider the AirPods 4 with ANC instead. You could also look at Beats headphones and earbuds, which use much of Apple’s technology but are often available for less.

Be wary of promotions that advertise “free” AirPods. These offers often require long-term financial commitments or involve complicated rebate processes. For example, a recent Apple Card promotion offered AirPods Pro 3 for signing up, but only through a reimbursement scheme outlined in the fine print.

You should also be cautious of AirPods being sold at unusually low prices. Counterfeit models are common and are often advertised at discounts far below Apple’s normal pricing. If a deal seems too good to be true, it’s worth checking whether the product is genuine. See our guide on How to tell if AirPods are fake.

Amazon Prime Day: Beats headphones deals

Beats

If AirPods aren’t in your budget, Apple also sells a line of Beats headphones and earbuds that offer many of the same features for a lower price, including the popular over-ear Solo 4 and PowerBeats Pro 2. The savings here are all good, though Beats headphones often see deep savings at Amazon, so these deals aren’t exclusive to Prime Day, even if Amazon says they are. We’ll also track headphone deals in our round-up of the best earbuds for iPhone and best over-ear headphones if you’d like to see deals on other brands.

U.S. Beats Prime Day deals

Beats Solo 4: $130 ($70 off, MSRP $200)
Beats Solo Buds: $70 ($10 off, MSRP $80)
Beats Studio Buds +: $100 ($70 off, MSRP $170)
Beats Studio Pro: $170 ($180 off, MSRP $350)
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: $200 ($50 off, MSRP $250)
Beats Powerbeats Fit: $170 ($30 off, MSRP $200)
Beats Pill: $85 ($65 off, MSRP $150)
Beats Flex: $49 ($21 off, MSRP $70)

U.K. Beats Prime Day deals

Beats Solo 4: £150 (£50 off, RRP £200)
Beats Studio Buds +: £109 (£70 off, RRP £179)
Beats Studio Pro: £179 (£170 off, RRP £349)
Beats Powerbeats Fit: £149 (£51 off, RRP £200)
Beats Pill: £107 (£42 off, RRP £149)
Beats Flex: £57 (£13 off, RRP £70)

Should you buy AirPods during Prime Day?

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Prime Day is widely considered one of the best times of the year to buy Apple products, alongside Black Friday. However, there are a few things to consider before making a purchase:

Prime Membership Requirement: Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not already subscribed, you can take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial or sign up for a month and cancel afterward if you don’t plan to keep the membership. Prime membership costs $139 / £95 / AUD$59 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 on a monthly basis. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music.
Alternative Sales: If you miss Prime Day, you’ll have another chance to save during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days in October, followed by Black Friday sales in November.
Student Discounts: Students may find better value through Apple’s “Back to School” promotion, which typically runs from June to September in the U.S. and July to October in the U.K. The offer often includes free AirPods with the purchase of a qualifying Mac or iPad.
Compare Prices: Amazon isn’t always the cheapest option. Retailers such as Walmart and Best Buy frequently run competing “anti-Prime Day” promotions, so it’s worth comparing prices before buying.

Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations

The AirPods picked here are all chosen by our editors, who have decades of experience with Apple devices. We’ve reviewed everything we recommend, and we won’t tell you to buy something that’s not actually worth your money.

The deals we recommend are all at or near all-time lows, and we’ve selected what we think is the best configuration for each product type. We know Apple is expensive, so we’ve chosen products at prices we would be willing to pay, so you can trust that our recommendations will steer you in the right direction—and save you big bucks.

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My 17 favorite iOS 27 features have nothing to do with Siri or AI

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000

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Apple dedicated this year’s software development cycle to making its devices smarter and more efficient. At the opening WWDC26 keynote, the company primarily focused on Siri AI and the performance gains coming with OS 27. It was notably lighter on new features than usual keynotes, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be anything new for phones that miss out on the new AI stuff.

Despite the update packing fewer user-facing changes than the last several releases, iOS 27 still introduces numerous smaller features that didn’t get much attention at the Apple event. These 17 new additions truly make this fall’s update worthwhile for anyone, even if you’re skipping Siri AI.

Custom Wallet passes

iPhone users know all too well how convenient it is to store your digital passes, keys, and cards in the Apple Wallet app to minimize the number of physical items you carry around. The problem, however, is that many gym and venue apps don’t natively support exporting your membership details or tickets to Wallet. While you’ve been able to manually generate Apple Wallet passes using third-party apps for a while, Apple is baking the pass creation feature natively into Wallet, letting you securely store the relevant QR codes.

There are several design templates and customizable fields to choose from during creation, or you can scan a QR code if one is available. The passes also sync to watchOS 27 automatically, letting you get through your frequented gates via a quick wrist scan.

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A sharper keyboard

When you copy a photo or a bit of text on your iPhone, it’s generally intended to be pasted somewhere else within the next few seconds. Apple acknowledged this user behavior in iOS 27 by incorporating a paste shortcut into the built-in keyboard’s predictive text bar. Instead of manually hitting a text field a couple of times to paste a clipboard item, you can now directly tap the prediction to quickly insert it without using the contextual text menu.

Another welcome keyboard update coming with iOS 27 is Apple’s forcing of the Liquid Glass UI—even if the app developer hasn’t yet adopted it. The same applies to native menus in outdated third-party apps. While purely visual, the change brings consistency to all iPhone apps and makes them look more modern.

Clearer voice messaging

iMessage has long supported playback speed controls for voice messages through a hidden menu that required users to tap and hold on the play button. With iOS 27, Apple is bringing these controls to the surface, as many users are likely unaware they exist. The supported playback speeds include 1x, 1.25x, 1.5x, and 2x.

To make the UI less confusing, iOS 27 also allows you to pick whether the audio button in the iMessage text field functions as Dictation or a voice message recorder. In previous releases, the functionality alternated per chat, depending on the feature you used last. Letting users pick the functionality universally across all chats through a Settings option clears things up.

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Drawing app

With iOS 27, Apple seemingly retired the ability to send handwritten texts in iMessage—which was accessible by rotating your iPhone sideways. The update, however, does introduce a richer alternative: the Drawing app. The new iMessage applet mimics the sketching functionality found in Apple Notes and other first-party apps, letting you choose between various colors, styles, shapes, and stickers directly inside a specific chat.

Dual Capture in FaceTime

With the iPhone 17, Apple introduced Dual Capture, allowing users to record videos using the front and rear cameras simultaneously. iOS 27 is porting this perk to FaceTime, making conversations more fun and engaging. If you’re hiking, for example, you could show the other party the mesmerizing views surrounding you while still maintaining virtual eye contact.

Birthday reminders in calls

During WWDC, Apple previewed Call Context—a feature that surfaces relevant information when calling customer support. This tool’s utility, however, extends beyond confirmation codes and order numbers. If you call a contact on their birthday, the call screen will display a festive banner on your end to remind you about it. Of course, that’s assuming you’ve saved their birthday to their contact card.

Silent location pausing

For the longest time, there hasn’t been a way to stop sharing your Find My location with a contact without notifying the other person. iOS 27 addresses that by adding a tool to silently pause location sharing. This allows you to go incognito for one day at a time without any awkward confrontation.

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New Clean Up modes

When Clean Up in Photos first debuted, it had a habit of generating nightmarish results due to the underlying model’s limitations. iOS 27 not only improves the output, but it also allows you to pick between quick edits and high-quality ones. So, if you’re rushing to eliminate a few blemishes, you could opt for the fast mode. Otherwise, if you’re removing complex objects in a detailed setting, you’ll want to choose the slower mode to produce a more realistic image.

New photo categories

The Photos app on iOS 27 also adds two handy automatic categories: “Captured by Me” and “Identity Documents.” Captured by Me compiles every single photo you’ve ever taken with your own iPhones, excluding screenshots and images sourced from third-party apps, while Identify Documents doubles as an ID card hub for quick access. You’ve always been able to search your library for passport and driver’s license images, but this shortcut simplifies the process.

Snap a high-res video frame

A more concealed Photos feature in iOS 27 is the ability to save a video frame. Instead of taking a screenshot that strips the quality and metadata, you can now hit the dedicated button under the 3-dot menu while watching a video to maintain the image’s resolution and geotag.

Redesigned workout screens

As a fitness enthusiast, I’ve always disliked how dull the workout summary looked in the native Fitness app. Unlike Strava and similar apps, Apple Fitness hadn’t offered presentable, full-screen workout summaries that you can share as Instagram Stories. iOS 27 refreshes workout summaries by placing your personal map front and center, followed by neatly stacked metrics. Your runs are now Instagrammable without using third-party fitness or design tools.

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Hide watched workouts

Another relevant change I appreciate in iOS 27 is the ability to hide completed Fitness+ workouts when viewing the vast catalog. In iOS 26 and earlier, I’d spend time browsing through kickboxing workout videos to find one that I hadn’t already completed. The app now offers the option to surface only unwatched videos.

Landscape apps

iOS 27 prepares for the iPhone Ultra’s foldable form factor in multiple ways—some of which will also impact regular iPhone users. One of my favorite changes is support for landscape orientation in several first-party apps, including Music, Fitness, Health, and Weather. This allows you to unlock more versatile UIs that adapt to whichever way you want to hold your iPhone.

Larger widgets

The update also prepares for the wider iPhone screen by supporting extra-large widgets. You can now place gigantic data snippets that occupy full Home Screen pages, including widgets from Weather and Calendar. But even if you’re not buying a folding phone, it’s ideal for those with busy schedules who want a comprehensive overview at all times.

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Granular volume sliders

Android users have been laughing at us for years, but iOS 27 finally introduces individual volume sliders for ringtones, alarms, and alerts. The change is optional, so you could stick to a single slider for all output audio if you so desire.

CarPlay audio scrubber

One thing I disliked about CarPlay is the lack of an audio scrubber to easily jump ahead to my favorite part when playing a certain song. iOS 27 addresses this limitation by incorporating a draggable knob in Apple Music and other audio apps.

iPhone recovery menu

Finally, iOS 27 introduces a bona fide recovery mode for iPhones, similar to that of macOS. If you’re dealing with software issues, you can now boot into this overhauled menu to pick between Recovery Assist, Software Update, Diagnostics Mode, Erase All Content and Settings, and Recovery Mode.

iOS 27 is now available as a developer beta, with a public beta coming in July and a general release to follow in September.

Best Apple Watch Prime Day Deals 2026: The best early discounts

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:11:21 +0000

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Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.S.

Best Apple Watch deals at Amazon U.K.

Amazon’s annual Prime Day sales event officially starts on Tuesday, June 23, but we’re already seeing some fantastic Apple Watch deals. This year’s event runs from June 23 to June 26, and Prime Day is usually a great time to save significantly on a new Apple Watch.

So far, we’ve seen discounts of $100 on the Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, along with a more modest $30 off the affordable Apple Watch SE 3. The same discounts are currently available across both watch sizes and for both GPS and GPS + Cellular models. If pricing starts to vary significantly by size or cellular option, we’ll note that here.

We expect to see even better deals once the sale begins – but beware that Apple is expected to increase prices soon so these prices may be the lowest we see for a long time. For more coverage of Amazon’s deals, check out our roundup of the Best Apple Prime Day Deals as well as our main Prime Day page.

Best Amazon Prime Apple Watch deals

Apple Watch Series 11

Apple / Amazon

The Apple Watch Series 11 was released in September 2025, and honestly isn’t very different from the Series 10. It’s slightly more durable and has marginally better battery life, but really, there’s no need to upgrade unless you have an older watch. It’s also harder to find existing inventory of the Series 10 than it was, while discounts on the Series 11 are abundant, so you don’t need to hunt for the older model to save money.

U.S. Prime Day price: Amazon is currently selling the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 for $299, which is a 25% discount from the $399 retail price and the same price as it was for Black Friday. Jumping up to the 46mm size adds $30, and adding cellular tacks on $100 more, but in all cases you’re looking at a $100 discount.

Apple Watch Series 11: $299

U.K. Prime Day price: You can get £70 off the price of the 42mm GPS Apple Watch Series 11 in the U.K. Amazon is selling it for £299, as it did for Black Friday.

Apple Watch Series 11: £299

Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a significant leap over the Ultra 2. Faster chip, longer battery, better display, satellite connectivity, and improved durability. You can’t really find the Ultra 2 new any more, but the Ultra 3 is probably worth the price anyway.

U.S. Prime Day price: You can save $100 on the Apple Watch Ultra 3, which is almost the biggest discount we’ve seen. Unlike other Apple Watch models, the Ultra series comes in one size and always includes cellular connectivity. The only price differences are for different finishes and bands.

Apple Watch Ultra 3: $699

U.K. Prime Day price: In the U.K., the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is available at an £80 discount – the same as the Black Friday price.

Apple Watch Ultra 3: £669

Apple Watch SE3

Apple / Amazon

Apple’s “budget” Apple Watch SE3 has a retail tag considerably cheaper than the Series 11. It’s a lot better than the SE2 ever was, though you do miss out on a few premium health features. With the Prime Day sales, the gap in price is narrower, so it might be worth springing for the Series 11.

U.S. Prime Day price: The Apple Watch SE3 is currently down to $219, a $30 discount, but we’ve seen it as low as $199 before and it may dip down that low during this Prime Day event. The larger size adds $30 and the cellular option adds $50.

Apple Watch SE3: $219

U.K. Prime Day price: You can pick up the 44mm Apple Watch SE 3 for £189 in Amazon’s “Early Prime Day Deal”, which is actually cheaper than the 40mm.

Apple Watch SE3, 44mm: £189

Watch List: The Prime Day Apple Watch deals we are looking out for

Based on recent reviews and pricing trends for the Apple Watch these are our buying recommendations:

Model	Buy?	Best price	Best Deal
Apple Watch Series 11	Yes	$399 / £299	We don’t expect the discount to go any lower, so $399 / £299 for Apple’s best watch is excellent, especially as we don’t expect a big upgrade this fall.
Apple Watch Ultra 3	Yes	$679 / £669	We’d like the U.S. price to fall a little more to $679, but even $699 is a good deal, while in the U.K. this is as cheap as we’ve seen it.
Apple Watch SE 3	Maybe	$199 / £197	Unless the SE 3 price goes lower than $199/£199 we’d recommend a discounted Series 11 instead.

Best Apple Watch Deals Right Now

Check below to find the best price we are seeing right now for each configuration compared to the best price we have ever seen and the full price.

We’ll start with U.S. prices. U.K. readers can find the best prices in the section below. We indicate in bold where the current price matches the lowest.

U.S. deals

Apple Watch	Deal	Lowest	MSRP
Apple Watch Series 11, 42mm, GPS	$299 Get the deal	$299	$399
Apple Watch Series 11, 46mm, GPS	$329 Get the deal	$329	$429
Apple Watch Ultra 3	$699.99 Get the deal	$679	$799
Apple Watch SE 3, 40mm, GPS	$219 Get the deal	$199	$249
Apple Watch SE 3, 44mm, GPS	$249 Get the deal	$229	$279

U.K. deals

Apple Watch	Deal	Lowest	RRP
Apple Watch Series 11, 42mm, GPS	£299 Get the deal	£299	£369
Apple Watch Series 11, 46mm, GPS	£317 Get the deal	£317	£399
Apple Watch Ultra 3	£669 Get the deal	£669	£749
Apple Watch SE 3, 40mm, GPS	£199 Get the deal	£197	£219
Apple Watch SE 3, 44mm, GPS	£189.05 Get the deal	£189.05	£249

Which Apple Watch to buy this Prime Day

David Price / Foundry

Choosing the right Apple Watch depends on your specific needs, whether you are looking for a rugged outdoor companion, a feature-rich flagship, or a budget-friendly entry point into the ecosystem. Our top recommendation for Prime Day is the Apple Watch Series 11.

Apple Watch Series 11: Best for Most Users

The sweet spot for the average iPhone user, the Series 11 includes a comprehensive suite of sensors for ECG readings, blood oxygen monitoring, and sleep tracking that can flag signs of sleep apnea or hypertension and offers several key improvements over previous generations.

Apple Watch Ultra 3: Best for outdoor sports

The Ultra 3 is the most capable and rugged option for avid runners, hikers, and athletes. It offers dual-frequency precision GPS for accurate tracking in rough terrain and battery life of 42 hours of normal use or 72 hours in Low Power Mode.

Apple Watch SE 3: Best value

A competent smartwatch without the premium price tag, the SE 3 offers an always-on display, essential safety features like Fall Detection and Crash Detection, and a heart rate monitor. If you can afford the Series 11 we recommend that instead, though.

For more advice read our Best Apple Watch guide.

Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch deals to avoid

David Price / Foundry

Avoid buying older Apple Watch models, such as the Series 10 or Ultra 2, unless the discount is exceptional. At this point, most remaining stock is refurbished, and with strong discounts often available on the latest models, there’s little reason to choose an older generation.

Before you buy, compare prices across different colors and sizes. While most configurations are discounted equally, popular color options can sometimes carry a small premium.

Don’t pay an extra $100 for a Cellular model unless you specifically need standalone connectivity. Cellular Apple Watches also require a separate wireless plan, typically around $10 per month. Double-check that you’re not accidentally selecting a cellular version when the GPS model would meet your needs.

Students and educators should check that they can’t save even more through the Apple Education Store: eligible buyers can save up to $80 on an Ultra 3 or up to $40 on a Series 11.

Should you buy an Apple Watch during Prime Day?

Prime Day is one of the best times of the year to buy an Apple Watch, alongside Black Friday. While Apple typically unveils new hardware in September, major Apple Watch changes aren’t expected this year, making current-generation models an easy recommendation if you find a strong discount.

Before you buy, keep the following in mind:

Prime Membership Requirement: Many of the best deals are exclusive to Amazon Prime members. If you’re not a Prime subscriber, you can take advantage of Amazon’s 30-day free trial or sign up for a month and cancel afterward. Prime membership costs $139 / £95 / AUD$59 annually, or $14.99 / £8.99 / AU$6.99 on a monthly basis. As well as getting free two-day shipping, Prime customers also get access to Prime Video and Music.
Compare Prices: Amazon isn’t always the cheapest retailer. Stores such as Walmart and Best Buy often run competing promotions during Prime Day, so it’s worth checking prices elsewhere before making a purchase.
Alternative Sales: Missed Prime Day? Similar discounts often return during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event in October and Black Friday sales in November.
Student Savings: Students may find better value through Apple’s “Back to School” promotion, which typically runs from June to September in the U.S. and July to October in the U.K. Eligible purchases often include a free accessory, such as AirPods, with select Macs and iPads.

Prime Day deals are available in multiple countries, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, the U.K., and the U.S.

Why you can trust Macworld’s recommendations

We have decades of experience with Apple devices and have tested and reviewed every Apple Watch since the original model. Everything we recommend has been thoroughly tested and weighed against its contemporaries and previous models.

We don’t recommend products we wouldn’t buy, and we don’t point out a deal unless it’s actually a deal—a product that can always be found at the “sale” price really isn’t on sale. Macworld checks Prime Day deals, comparing against MSRP, price history, model relevance and deal quality before we give our recommendation.

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