Prime Day is back on its normal schedule this year, following in the wake of the 4th of July sales. It's an exciting time for techies and deal-hunters, and if you're an Apple fan, there are already some enticing early Prime Day Apple deals up for grabs right now. Whether or not it's worth shopping the early Prime Day deals or if it's better to wait until the sale officially lands on July 12 remains an open question, but it never hurts to look. Below, we've rounded up the best early Prime Day Apple deals you can shop today, along with some insight as to whether now's a good time to buy.
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Prime Day is here and guess what that means? Plenty of awesome Prime Day iPad deals! If you're keen to treat yourself to one of the best tablets around, we've got you covered. We've picked out all the best iPad deals as well as looked at why each of them is worth your time. In no time at all, you'll know exactly which Prime Day iPad deals are worth your time and money. Read on while we take you through them.
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Buyer's Guide 2020: Apple iPad Accessories
By Sarah Kingsbury
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Buyer's Guide 2021: Smart Toys Children Will Love
By Leanne Hays
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Best iPad Accessories: iPad Cases, Stands, Keyboards & Other Gear
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If there's one Apple device that begs for accessories, it's the iPad. Whether you have an iPad, iPad Pro, mini, or Air, you will probably want a case, maybe a stand, a keyboard, or even an Apple Pencil. Here are our top picks for the best iPad accessories of 2021.
How to Unsync iPad from iPhone—Photos, Texts & More
By Kenya Smith
Wondering how to unsync your iPhone from your iPad? If your iPad is regularly used by other family members, you probably don't want your private messages to show up on your iPad. And if you're selling or giving away your iPad, you'll want to completely disconnect your iPad from your iPhone. We will show you how to unlink your iPad from iPhone in five different ways.
Apple ID Not Active? Here’s the Fix!
By Leanne Hays
If you get an Apple ID Not Active pop-up when you try to log into or verify your Apple ID, we're here to help! We'll cover why your Apple ID is inactive and how to fix this problem on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Why Is My iPhone Playing Music with No Apps Open? Fixed!
By Leanne Hays
If your iPhone is playing music by itself, you want it to stop as soon as possible! This problem is super annoying and disruptive, but don't worry; we know how to stop music from automatically playing on your iPhone.
How to Clear Google Maps History & Apple Maps History
By Conner Carey
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Protect Your Privacy with Hide My Email
By Rachel Needell
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Keep Your Web Browsing Activity Private
By August Garry
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Emails Disappeared from iPhone? Here’s the Fix!
By Leanne Hays
If email disappeared from your iPhone or iPad inbox, don't panic. We'll go over how to retrieve disappearing emails on your iPhone and how to prevent mail from disappearing from your iPhone, too!
What Are Badges on iPhone?
By Rhett Intriago
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How to Empty Trash on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
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How to Fix Messages in iCloud Not Available on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
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How to Fix iPad Keyboard Not Working
By Olena Kagui
If your on-screen or external iPad keyboard is not working, we can help you fix them! When your on-screen keyboard is the problem, it could be caused by the app that you are typing in or it may require a keyboard dictionary reset. If an external keyboard is malfunctioning, it could be your Bluetooth connection or even a compatibility issue.
Easily Share a Photo Library with Others
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Did you know you can create an iCloud Shared Photo Library and invite up to five people to join? This differs from a shared album in that the entire library is shared between participants, and everyone can add photos. No more sharing individual photos! Here's how to set up an iCloud Shared Photo Library.
How to Find Your Misplaced iPad with Find My
By Rachel Needell
We all have a tendency to misplace our devices from time to time. That's why I'm a huge fan of the Find My app, a staple native Apple app that has saved me a lot of stress many times. The great thing about Find My is that it works for your iPad just like it does for your iPhone. Here's how to ping your iPad from your iPhone or computer.
Why Is My FaceTime Camera Not Working on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
FaceTime video not working? Whether FaceTime is not showing the other person, the other person can't see you, or your FaceTime call is just glitching, we're here to help!