Tech
The best Apple deals in Amazons Big Spring Sale: MacBooks, iPads, and Apple Watches at record-low prices
UPDATE: Mar. 26, 2025, 11:30 a.m. EDT We updated this post with the latest Apple deals and prices.
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)
(Save $50)
Apple AirPods Pro
(Save $79.01)
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB)
(Save $50)
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm)
(Save $100)
If you're looking for discounted Apple products, Amazon is a reliable place to grab them year-round.
However, during its Big Spring Sale, running from March 25 to 31, we're keeping our eyes peeled as even more deals go live. While the sale focuses primarily on "springtime favorites" like outdoor furniture and garden supplies, last year's inaugural BSS did bring some tech deals. Best of all, exempting a few exclusive offers, most deals are available to all customers, regardless of their Prime membership status.
So far, we have spotted deals on new releases like the M3 iPad Air, 11-inch iPad, and M4 MacBook Airs. In addition to iPads, we also found a $400 markdown on the M3 13-inch MacBook Air and $170 price cut on the Beats Studio Pro. Again, while these deals aren't officially tied to the spring sale and can be found at other times of the year, these are still solid prices for any of these items.
We'll continue updating this post as the sale progresses, so check back if you're looking for the best Apple deals from Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
Note: Deals with a 🔥 next to them have dropped to record-low prices.
Best MacBook deal
Opens in a new window
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the M4 MacBook Air.
Apple just dropped the M4 MacBook Air, and even at full price, we think it's a really good deal. In a divergence from last year's Air pricing, Apple started its 13-inch model at just $999 — with an M4 chip and the RAM upgrades Apple gave all its laptops last fall, this is the best value we've ever seen on an Apple laptop. Amazon slashed another $50 off the price, which, while admittedly not a jaw-dropping discount, helps make a great value even better. The biggest downside to this laptop is that it might be a little short on ports for some users, and then it tops out at a 60Hz refresh rate, but if you can work with that, the M4 Air is an excellent deal.
More MacBook and Mac deals
MacBook Air
-
Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M3, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $999 $1,299 (save $300)🔥
-
Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,149 $1,199 (save $50)🔥
MacBook Pro
-
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)
-
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $1,779 $1,999 (save $220)
-
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Pro, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $2,199 $2,499 (save $300)
-
Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,849 $3,199 (save $350)
-
Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M4 Max, 36GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,099 $3,499 (save $400)
Mac
-
Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $529 $599 (save $70)
-
Apple Mac mini (M4, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $699 $799 (save $100)🔥
-
Apple Mac mini (M4, 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $899 $999 (save $100) 🔥
-
Apple iMac, 24-inch (Two ports, M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,179 $1,299 (save $120)
-
Apple iMac, 24-inch (Four ports, M4, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $1,349 $1,499 (save $149)🔥
Best AirPods deal
Opens in a new window
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the AirPods Pro.
For Apple users, the AirPods Pro are an excellent pair of noise-cancelling earbuds, with some of the best noise cancellation and sound quality in the game. As the USB-C Pros near their second year anniversary, we can't say they're without a doubt the best on the market — their battery life could be better, for instance — but their age works in their favor for this price drop down to $169.99, which certainly makes some of their flaws easier to look past. We have seen these earbuds drop to $154 during Black Friday season, but we haven't seen that deal return since, making $170 the next best deal to grab them at.
More AirPods deals
-
Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) — $148.99 $179 (save $30.01)
-
Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) — $479.99 $549 (save $69.01)
Best iPad deal
Opens in a new window
Why we like it
The M3 iPad Air just hit the market earlier this month, but you can already grab it for $50 off. At the time of writing, the previous generation Air costs even more on Amazon at $599 (though you can grab it on sale for $499 at Best Buy). Beyond the chip upgrade, this iPad features plenty of Apple Intelligence integration, from the Photos and Notes apps, to the Writing Tools feature that uses ChatGPT. Though we've yet to test this tablet hands-on for ourselves, the M2 Air is our favorite iPad for most people — we imagine the M3 Air will follow suit.
More iPad deals
iPad
-
Apple iPad, 10.9-inch (A14 Bionic, WiFi, 64GB) — $266.31 $349 (save $82.69)
-
Apple iPad, 11-inch (A16, WiFi, 128GB) — $329 $349 (save $20)🔥
iPad Air
-
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M3, WiFi, 256GB) — $649 $699 (save $50) 🔥
-
Apple iPad Air, 11-inch (M2, WiFi + cellular, 128GB) — $659 $749 (save $90)
-
Apple iPad Air, 13-inch (M3, WiFi, 128GB) — $738.08 $799 (save $60.92) 🔥
iPad mini
-
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) — $399 $499 (save $100)🔥
-
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 256GB) — $580.61 $599 (save $18.39)🔥
-
Apple iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 512GB) — $699.95 $799 (save $99.05)🔥
Best Apple Watch deal
Opens in a new window
Why we like it
Check out our full review of the Apple Watch Series 10.
The Apple Watch Series 10 only came out this past fall, making this $100 off deal especially impressive. Along with its larger wide-angle OLED display, Mashable Senior Editor Stan Schroeder found this smartwatch to be lighter than its predecessors, with an ultra-fast charge time. This watch generation introduced fitness features like a depth gauge, sleep apnea detection, and a Vitals app, but it's worth noting those features aren't exclusive to the Series 10. However, if your Series 6 has been on the fritz for a while, or you've never owned an Apple Watch, $299 is a solid price to grab Apple's latest smartwatch.
More Apple Watch deals
-
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 46mm) — $329 $429 (save $100)🔥
-
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + Cellular, 42mm) — $399 $499 (save $100)🔥
-
Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS + Cellular, 46mm) — $429 $529 (save $100)🔥
-
Apple Watch Series 10, Titanium Case (GPS + Cellular, 42mm) — $599 $699 (save $100)🔥
-
Apple Watch Series 10, Titanium Case (GPS + Cellular, 46mm) — $629 $749 (save $120)🔥
-
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (GPS + Cellular, 49mm) — $524.09 $799 (save $274.91)🔥
Even more Apple deals
-
Beats Solo Buds — $59.95 $79.99 (save $20.04)
-
Apple Pencil (USB-C) — $69 $79 (save $10)
-
Apple AirTag (4-pack) — $69.99 $99 (save $29.01)
-
Beats Studio Buds — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)
-
Beats Studio Pro — $179.95 $349.99 (save $170.04)
"We don’t always get it right. Earlier this year, an update made the model too agreeable, sometimes saying what sounded nice instead of what was actually helpful. We rolled it back, changed how we use feedback, and are improving how we measure real-world usefulness over the long term, not just whether you liked the answer in the moment," OpenAI wrote in the announcement. "We also know that AI can feel more responsive and personal than prior technologies, especially for vulnerable individuals experiencing mental or emotional distress."
Broadly, OpenAI has been updating its models in response to claims that its generative AI products, specifically ChatGPT, are exacerbating unhealthy social relationships and worsening mental illnesses, especially among teenagers. Earlier this year, reports surfaced that many users were forming delusional relationships with the AI assistant, worsening existing psychiatric disorders, including paranoia and derealization. Lawmakers, in response, have shifted their focus to more intensely regulate chatbot use, as well as their advertisement as emotional partners or replacements for therapy.
OpenAI has recognized this criticism, acknowledging that its previous 4o model "fell short" in addressing concerning behavior from users. The company hopes that these new features and system prompts may step up to do the work its previous versions failed at.
"Our goal isn’t to hold your attention, but to help you use it well," the company writes. "We hold ourselves to one test: if someone we love turned to ChatGPT for support, would we feel reassured? Getting to an unequivocal 'yes' is our work."
Were you tricked by the video of a bunch of bunnies jumping on a trampoline on TikTok? Well, nearly 230 million people were — and plenty of those viewers had no idea that it was actually AI. In response, the creator who brought us the Punxsutawney Phil musical, Oliver Richman (or @olivesongs11), wrote and recorded a 30-second song about the AI video, also for TikTok. He wrote the song on day 576 of an ongoing project, where he writes a new song each day.
"That project has changed my life in so many ways," Richman told Mashable, adding that it brought him "back to the joy of creating." He scrolled across the viral video of the bunnies jumping on the trampoline and said he was "certainly fooled" and "thought they were real."
"So when I learned that they weren't, I was like, 'Oh, I think this is today's song."
The unknowing bunny song on TikTok now has over 3.8 million views, 600,000 likes, and hundreds of comments like, "Bo Burnham! At The Disco" and "Wait until you see the bear on a trampoline. Spoiler: also AI."
The song goes like this:
There were bunnies that were jumping on a trampoline
And I just learned that they weren't real
If a bot can inhabit
An unknowing rabbit
It might manufacture the way you make me feel
How do I know that the sky's really sunny?
Sometimes it feels like your love is as real as
An unknowing bunny
The video has inspired covers and renditions, stop-motion videos, reactions, and a variety of other really cool human-made art. As one creator wrote on a TikTok video using the sound, "The fact that this song written about AI is going viral is incredibly healing. Especially because us as artists and songwriters are being threatened of our livelihoods due to the use of AI. And AI could never create something this unique with this much feeling."
Richman said the response to his video has been "the most surreal thing ever."
"Every piece of art that I've seen, I like get emotional," he said. "It certainly made me feel connected to the beauty of the messiness of being a human. And the imperfections that AI tends to delete or perfect — seeing all of this human art has just been a very emotional and cool experience."
As Mashable's Tim Marcin recently wrote about the influx of faux surveillance footage of animals, it "seems to be a new genre of AI slop." But give the internet slop, and creators might make porridge (is that a saying?).
In the face of all the AI slop we see online, creators like Richman are staying positive. "Art is so cool. Human art is so cool, and that really excites me."
Updated on Aug. 4 at 3:00 p.m. ET — This story has been updated to include an interview with creator Oliver Richman. Some quotes have been lightly edited for clarity and grammar.
Verizon customers reportedly got double bad news this week: the phone carrier is raising fees and removing loyalty discounts.
According to users on the Verizon subreddit, several customers reported receiving an email from Verizon informing them their account discounts are ending. "We are writing to let you know that a discount on your account will soon end," the email said, according a redditor. "This discount will be removed no sooner than September 1, 2025." Several other redditors chimed in on the thread, saying they had a received the same email about losing loyalty perks offered to longstanding customers. Mashable has reached out to Verizon for comment and will update this story with a response.
A few days earlier, Verizon confirmed to Tom's Guide that the company is increasing fees for activations, phone lines, and tablet plans by Sept. 1.
Verizon customers are understandably unhappy about the changes. Some commented that they might change phone carriers to T-Mobile or AT&T as a result. "They just keep finding ways to crap on loyal customers," commented one redditor, underscoring the general sentiment of the thread that loyal customers are being penalized for their loyalty.
According to Tom's Guide, Verizon is reportedly trying to persuade customers on older plans to switch to its newer myPlan subscription. "We want to ensure you get the best value and experience from Verizon and encourage you to check out our myPlan options for the plan that works best for you," the email to customers reportedly said.
Cutting loyalty discounts and upping fees is a bold way to do that, since it seems to be alienating customers even more.
8 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $100,000
8 Tips So You Won’t Have to Un-Retire to Survive
8 Things to Stop Doing If You Want to Be Rich
New Kid and Family Movies in 2025: Calendar of Release Dates (Updating)
The best sexting apps in 2025
Every potential TikTok buyer we know about
-
Entertainment5 months agoNew Kid and Family Movies in 2025: Calendar of Release Dates (Updating)
-
Tech5 months ago
The best sexting apps in 2025
-
Tech5 months agoEvery potential TikTok buyer we know about
-
Tech5 months ago
iOS 18.4 developer beta released — heres what you can expect
-
Politics5 months agoDOGE-ing toward the best Department of Defense ever
-
Tech6 months agoAre You an RSSMasher?
-
Politics6 months agoToxic RINO Susan Collins Is a “NO” on Kash Patel, Trashes Him Ahead of Confirmation Vote
-
Politics6 months agoAfter Targeting Chuck Schumer, Acting DC US Attorney Ed Martin Expands ‘Operation Whirlwind’ to Investigate Democrat Rep. Robert Garcia for Calling for “Actual Weapons” Against Elon Musk