Apple Black Friday deals — my 5 favorite finds right now

Apple AirTag: was $29 now $23 @ Amazon
The Apple AirTag is an excellent key finder that is extremely easy to set up and does a great job of locating your valuables. What more could you ask for? You can also grab a four-pack of AirTags for $79 to get a bigger saving. 

Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C (2023): was $249 now $189 @ Amazon
The new USB-C version of the AirPods Pro 2 are on sale now. This 2023 version supports Apple's new lossless audio protocol that will debut with the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset in 2024. They also offer Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for a more immersive audio experience.
Price check: $189 @ Best Buy | $189 @ Walmart

Apple Watch SE 2nd gen (40mm): was $249 now $179 @ Amazon
The Apple Watch SE (2022) is Apple's mid-tier watch. It packs the same chipset found in the last year's flagship, but for a lower price. In our Apple Watch SE 2022 review, we called it the best Apple Watch value you'll find. This deal applies to the smaller 40mm size. 

Apple Watch 9 (GPS/41mm): was $399 now $329 @ Amazon [LOWEST PRICE]
Apple Watch 9 deals are live and Amazon is taking 18% off the newest Apple Watch. The new watch features a faster S9 chip for better performance, 4-core neural engine, and an 18-hour battery life. It also supports Apple Double Tap, a new gesture that can be used to answer/end a call, stop a timer, play/pause music, or dismiss an alarm. In our Apple Watch 9 review, we said the Editor's Choice watch got significant performance upgrades and remains the best smartwatch you can buy.
Price check: $399 @ Best Buy

iPad Mini 2021 (Wi-Fi/64GB): was $499 now $399 @ Amazon
The Editor's Choice iPad mini features a thin-bezel design, a 8.3.inch Liquid Retina display, A15 Bionic CPU, 12MP wide camera, and USB-C connectivity. It also works with the Apple Pencil 2. In our iPad mini 6 review, we called it a perfect fit for anyone looking for a one-handed tablet experience for reading books or watching movies.