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This is your excuse to finally buy an Apple Pencil for your iPad

By Andrew Morrisey April 12, 2023 12:00PM

A person writes on a 2021 Apple iPad Mini with an Apple Pencil.

If the Apple Pencil has always seemed just a bit too expensive to justify purchasing, we have some good news. The Apple Pencil 2 has a modest but nice price cut right now. Unfortunately the first generation Apple Pencil doesn’t have a discount, but it’s still cheaper than the newer model. Read about both of them below, then check out the sale before Amazon brings the price back up.

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Apple Pencil (1st Gen) — $99
Apple Pencil 2 — $113, was $129

Apple Pencil (1st Gen) — $99

With the first generation Apple Pencil, Apple introduced a fun, creative, and versatile way to interact with the digital canvas that is the iPad. The Apple Pencil creates an experience similar to working on paper if you’re an artist, and an immersive experience that sucks you more deeply into your iPad. This is true whether you’re creating, playing games, taking notes, or browsing the internet. It’s sensitive to pressure and tilt so it feels like using an actual pencil, opening up new creative possibilities across the iPad lineup. The first generation Apple Pencil comes with a USB-C adapter for charging and pairing with your iPad. It’s compatible with many iPad models, including new models like the iPad Pro and smaller models like the newest iPad mini.

Apple Pencil 2 — $113, was $129

The Apple Pencil 2 builds upon the already impressive performance of the first generation Apple Pencil, and brings even more features to your iPad experience. It has such a short lag time that it’s not even perceivable to the human eye, pixel perfect precision, title and pressure sensitivity, and it makes painting, sketching, doodling, and note taking better than ever. This model of the Apple Pencil is able to magnetically attach to the iPad and charges wirelessly while attached. Within various apps it will allow you to change tools with a simple double tap. With this being the newest version of the Apple Pencil, it’s compatible with newer iPad models, and because older iPad generations aren’t equipped to work with the Apple Pencil, it’s important to know which Apple Pencil works with which iPad before you make a purchase.

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Don’t miss this killer Apple Watch Series 8 deal

An Apple Watch Series 8 with the screen turned on.

If you’re not sure what time it is, it’s time to get a new watch. If you’re intent on doing so at a discount, it’s time to grab this deal on an Apple Watch Series 8 at Amazon. Currently the popular smartwatch is seeing an impressive discount of $70. This is especially impressive because Apple products don’t often see discounts, and when they do they aren’t very substantial. The $70 savings is applicable to two different sizes, with the 41mm Apple Watch Series 8 discounted to $329 and the 45mm discounted to $359. Both are the GPS models, and not the cellular variant.
Apple Watch Series 8 (41mm, GPS) -- $329, was $399:

Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm, GPS) -- $359, was $429:

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Latest iPad just crashed to its lowest-ever price at Amazon

Someone using an Apple Pencil with the 10th Gen iPad.

It seems like almost everyone has a tablet these days, and Apple’s iPad lineup is a big part of why. Apple has introduced a tablet at nearly every price point, and today you can get the base model 2022 Apple iPad for its lowest price ever at Amazon. It’s currently going for $400, which is a $50 savings from its regular price of $450. This discount is for the 64GB model, and you have your choice between one of four cool colors. Free shipping is included with your purchase.

Why you should get the 2022 Apple iPad
While the 2022 Apple iPad doesn’t quite make the list of the best tablets, it certainly distinguishes itself within the iPad lineup, as it’s been updated with some impressive hardware that trickles down from higher-end iPads like the Apple iPad Air. The display is a Liquid Retina display with True Tone, and it works with Apple Pencil for an immersive, responsive user experience. Movies and social media content look great on the display, and with the addition of Apple’s 6-core A14 Bionic chip, the 2022 Apple iPad makes a great canvas for creating content of your own. Creators will also love the extra kick of the four graphics cores included with the processor.

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This AirTags deal gets you a free pizza — kinda, sort of

Person holding an Apple AirTag.

Saving money means that you can roll those funds into another endeavor, whether that's padding your savings account, paying for some bills, or grabbing something new, indulging if you will. That's why it's always beneficial to peruse some of the best deals out there before making a purchase, you never know what you can save and just how much. If you're in the market for a new phone, for example, checking out the best phone deals is always a great idea, or Apple deals, or TV deals, or smart home gear -- you name it.
Well, right now, Amazon is offering $10 off the Apple AirTags in a four-pack, but here's the kicker, you could use that tenner to order a pizza, soda, candy, or whatever your little heart desires. Yum, now I'm craving a greasy Pepperoni pie. Anyways, the Apple AirTags bundle is usually $100, but with this deal you can grab them for just $90, saving $10 -- so you can put it towards pizza, food, or whatever else you want. Check out that deal below or for more details on why the AirTag is a must-buy.

Why you should buy Apple AirTags
In short, the Apple AirTags are small, GPS-ready dongles or devices that you can use to track your belongings and valuables through Apple's Find My app service. They offer a simple one-tap setup with iPhone and iPad devices, you just tap and then tracking is activated. They're thin, lightweight, and durable so you can place them just about anywhere, to help you find lost remotes, secure your smartphone, keep an eye on your luggage, and much more.
In our Apple AirTag review, Christian de Looper praised the little device(s) for being easy to use, tapping into a huge ecosystem (Apple's), precision and reliable tracking support, and the option to replace the battery. You can also tap into a huge library of resources, like cases, keychains, and more, that extend your use of the tags, sometimes even allowing you to achieve more with them. For example, a simple keychain allows you to attach them to your keys, so you can always find your car keys, even if you leave them somewhere you visit like a restaurant, bar, or friend's house.
A special "Lost Mode" when activated, will automatically notify you that the tracker, and whatever it's attached to, has been detected in the Find My network. This is excellent for when you lose or misplace items and need to locate them, even after a long time of being away. All communications via Apple's Find My network are anonymous and encrypted, meaning your privacy is safe, and location data and history are never stored on the actual AirTag. That way if the tag is misplaced someone can't just look up sensitive information, like your home address.
Normally $100, Amazon is offering the Apple AirTag four-pack, right now, for just $90, which saves you $10. That might not seem like a lot until you go to order some food or a pizza. Yum. If you want to track lost or stolen items, the AirTag is one of the best ways to do that. We recommend grabbing some when you have the opportunity, like now. We're not sure how long the deal is going to last, just an FYI.