Apple Health is a place where you can store and track all of your health and fitness data in one place.

Whether that's steps, cycling runs, or even more serious health data like blood pressure and glucose levels, Apple Health can draw data from trackers, smartwatches, scales, and other devices and put them in one place.

After its launch in 2014, it has evolved to become somewhere where even more of that data can live and be pulled in from devices like the Apple Watch, the iPhone, sleep monitors, or third-party apps like Strava. It's more useful than it has ever been.

Whether you're just getting to know Apple Health for the first time or looking for ways to get more out of the software, we break down how it works, what it can track, and much more.

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What can you track on Apple Health?

A lot is the simple answer. Apple Health is designed to be a single place for data from your various wearables and fitness apps to live. 

This is all about pulling in that information from the device it's installed on, compatible third-party apps, and devices.

To deliver you a flavor, Apple Health can store data including:

• Steps
• Walking + Running Distance
• Flights Climbed
• Walking steadiness
• Respiratory rate
• Headphone audio levels
• Cardio fitness
• Heart rate / Resting heart rate
• Skin temperature
• Sleep Analysis
• Heart rate variability
• Weight

These are all listed as Health Categories in the Browse section of the app.

When you expand those different categories, you'll find the most accurate data tracked dependent on devices and apps pushing data to it.

In many instances where you might not currently be tracking a particular piece of data, Apple does make app recommendations that work with Health to help you start to do that.

What devices work with Apple Health?

As mentioned, Apple Health can pull in data from a range of hardware. For starters, it can pull health and fitness data from iPhones, the iPod Touch, and, of course, all versions of the Apple Watch.

Then there's a sizeable collection of third-party devices that can widen the type of data that's stored in Apple Health.

There are too many individual devices to name – but integrations with Apple Health are done at a platform level. That means it's your wearable's app that connects to Apple Health – and most of the big wearable players offer data syncing.

The exact data points do differ, but most will sync steps, active time, heart rate (highs, lows, and resting not 24/7 data), running, and workout data - although things like GPS routes won't be synced.

Here are the main wearable device platforms that will hook up to Apple Health.

• Garmin Connect
• Polar Flow
• Huawei Health
• Samsung Health 
• Withings Heath Mate
• Whoop
• Amazfit
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Fitbit and Apple Health

You'll notice that Fitbit isn't on the list. Fitbit hasn't opened up its data to Apple Health, and there's no official way to sync data between the two.

But there is a non-official workaround.

You can get apps like Sync for Apple Health that act as a go-between. It's a bit of a hack, but if you're determined to get data between the two services, it might just do the job.

Which apps work with Apple Health?

Along with hardware, you can also pull in a range of data from apps. The easiest way to find compatible apps is to go to the Apple Health app on your device and scroll down the Summary tab to find supported apps. These include:

• WaterMinder
• Lifesum
• Carrot Fit
• Fiit
• Sleep Cycle
• iFertracker
• iHealth MyVitals
• Garmin Connect
• Google Fit
• MapMyRun
• Strava
• Withings Health Mate
• Weight Watchers
• MyFitnessPal

There are a few high-profile names that don't work with Apple Health that might be a cause for disappointment. Official Apple Health support for Fitbit doesn't exist for example. That being said, there's still an impressive amount of apps that are compatible to push a wide range of data into Health.

How to connect an app with Apple Health

How you push that data from those apps into Apple Health will vary.

We've broken down how you can connect Strava to Apple Health for instance to deliver you an example of how it can look.

Many apps will offer a prompt to share to Apple Health during setup, but you will be able to head into the app's settings to connect the two as well if you don't do it straight away.

Here's how to connect an app to Apple Health:

• Once you have granted access, you can head to the Apps section of the Health app to see the ones you've enabled.
• Find the list by tapping on your profile button in the top right corner, and hitting Apps under the Privacy heading.
• If you choose an app source, you'll be greeted with a host of options.
• You can customize what data you want to share with Apple Health, or you can toggle the entire service off. It all depends on how much you want to share.

There's also a little Data button on the specific app page in Health. If you tap that, you'll be whisked off to a screen that breaks down the data you've gained from that app. Here, you'll be able to delete any data you believe to be erroneous.

How does Apple Health track steps?

If you are all about step tracking, Apple Health does that by using the accelerometer motion sensor inside of your iPhone to track movement. That's the same motion sensor tech that's used by smartwatches and fitness trackers.

If you wear an Apple Watch, the step data from that will take priority in Apple Health.

For those that wear a different fitness tracker or smartwatch, those devices can be alternatively used to provide your step count, as long as they are compatible with Apple Health.

Remember that Fitbit and Samsung devices aren't compatible with Apple Health, however, most other wearables are.

How does Apple Health track sleep?

To track sleep on Apple Health, you can use an Apple Watch that supports Apple's new native sleep tracking. We've done a big breakdown of how Apple Watch sleep tracking works if you want more details on that.

If you don't have an Apple Watch, you can also rely on third-party apps and devices to make that happen. So for example, sleep data could be pulled through from Garmin Connect while using a Garmin watch to track sleep activity.

That information can be found in the Sleep Analysis tab in the Summary section of the Apple Health app. There are a host of sleep analysis apps like Sleep++ and Sleep Cycle that can help enhance those sleep insights.

If you want to know what sources are pushing sleep data to Apple Health:

• Go to Summary, then Favourites, and then select Show All Health Data
• Look for Sleep Analysis and scroll down to find Data Source and Access
• You'll be able to see a list of data sources that are pushing data to Apple Health
• If there are multiple sources, Apple will select one to prioritize for the data displayed

How to use Apple Watch with Apple Health

As explained, you can use a range of devices to push data to Apple Health and the Apple Watch is probably one of the best at doing that.

Not just because it's made by Apple, but also because it can generate a wide range of health and fitness data from onboard features and Apple Watch apps to deliver you a much more comprehensive picture of your daytime (and in some cases, nighttime) activity.

No matter which Apple Watch you have, you'll be able to see your VO2 Max, your active energy, your resting energy, your stand hours, your resting heart rate, your walking heart rate average, and your heart rate variability.

If you take on the Apple Watch's breathing reminders, those will show up in the Mindfulness data on the app.

We've picked out some top tips to make the most of the Apple Watch with Apple Health:

How to view Apple Watch data in Apple Health

You can check out all the data directly from your Watch by tapping your profile button in the top right of the app, tapping Devices, and selecting your Apple Watch.

You'll get a breakdown of all the information your smartwatch is feeding to Health.

How to check which apps/devices have access to Apple Health data

You can check which wearables and health apps have access to your Apple Health data – and kill access to any that do. You can also wipe any data before deleting apps in the normal way.

• Go to the Health app and tap the profile icon in the top right-hand corner
• Select Devices and locate your Apple Watch
• Tap Privacy Settings and you'll see options to toggle on/off data access.

Add your vaccine record to Apple Health

1. Get your vaccine record and hold your iPhone camera up to the QR code. If you have a screenshot of it, the option should appear when viewed in the Photos app.

2. An Apple Health app notification will appear, tap that to add.

3. Choose to Add to Wallet & Health to add the record to the Health app and Wallet app.

Set up irregular rhythm notifications

One of the more accurate Watch features that are being powered into Health is irregular heartbeat notifications.

This will allow your Apple Watch, all the way back to Series 1, to check for irregular heartbeats.

If it senses something, it'll let you know to check it out with your doctor, as irregular heartbeats can be a sign of atrial fibrillation. If you've got a Series 4 or later, all your ECG readings will also be in the same area.

To set up irregular rhythm notifications:

• Go to Apple Health and select Summary
• Scroll down to find the option to set up irregular rhythm notifications
• Follow the instructions to complete setting up the notifications

Read this: Apple Watch heart rate guide

Set up the ECG app

On the Apple Watch Series 4 or later, you can take heart rate readings that can help to indicate and detect signs of serious heart health conditions. That data can be pulled into Apple Health.

We've already gone into great detail on how the Apple Watch ECG app works.

If you want to set up the ECG app from the Apple Health app, do the following:

• Go to Summary and scroll down to find the set-up ECG app option
• Follow the instructions, which will explain the kind of information you may see related to your heart, and take that first reading

Create a PDF of ECG readings in Apple Health

Once you've set up the ECG app for your compatible Apple Watch, readings will be stored in Health. You also have the option to make that information shareable, which may be useful if a doctor has requested to see it. To share ECG results with your doctor you need to:

• After taking an ECG reading, go to the Health app
• Go to the Browse tab and tap on Heart
• Select Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Go to All Data and tap on a reading.
• There will be an option to Export a PDF for your Doctor. It will generate a copy of the data, which you will not be able to share via the share button in the top right button.

How to view and use Medical ID

While Apple Health is a hub for all of your tracked data, it does serve another purpose and that's to quickly help share vital information with first responders that may prove life-saving. These include allergies, medications, blood type, and whether you're an organ donor.

The feature is available on both the iPhone and the Apple Watch and can be viewed when the devices are locked. It's important to clarify that this information is not included in your health data and is shared with other apps.

To add information to Medical ID:

• Tap into your profile at the top right of the screen, then select Medical ID, and tap Edit to change and add details.

To view Medical ID when iPhone is locked:

Tap Emergency, then Medical ID

To view your Medical ID on your Apple Watch:

• Press and hold the side button
• Drag the Medical ID slider to the right

In addition to vital medical information, you can also add emergency contacts from the same place. By doing this, when the emergency SOS button is used on your iPhone or Apple Watch, those contacts will automatically receive a message along with details of your location.

How to view clinical documents

This is another feature that's aimed at anyone that's looking at using Apple Health as a way to store hospital documentation, if eligible. It won't work for most people but could be a great bonus if your medical provider allows for it.

This is what Apple calls Health Records, one of its initiatives to make it as easy as possible for you to have control over your health. If your insurer or hospital is signed up for Health Records, you'll be able to see all your health records right here.

So all your procedures, vaccinations, lab results, medications and more will live right here. If you need to go to a new doctor for some treatment, you won't have to wait for your old doctor to deliver you your health records – you now own them.

You'll also be able to store medical records in the app on your own if your medical expert shares them with you. You'll just need to make sure they deliver you the Clinical Document Architecture files.

To view those Clinical Documents:

• Go to the Apple Health app and tab on Browse
• Scroll down to find Clinical Documents
• From here you can choose to show all records and the apps you approved to send data to those documents

Dealing with Apple Health and data privacy

Apple Health can be a hub for a lot of very sensitive information about you. You can control what apps and devices have access to health data. 

As Apple notes on its website, "When your phone is locked with a passcode, Touch ID or Face ID, all of your health and fitness data in the Health app - other than your Medical ID - is encrypted".

Apple uses iCloud to sync data across devices and that data remains encrypted when it's moved and stored in Apple's cloud storage service. If you're unsure and want to have a better idea of what data is shared, do the following:

• Go to Summary on the Apple Health app and tap the top right icon, which should include a picture of yourself.
• Look for Privacy and then select Apps. From here, you can see the full list of apps and select each one individually to see which health data you've allowed those apps to access.
• The same action can be performed to see what health data your paired devices have access to.

Back up your Apple Health data

It's worth making sure you've got a backup of your Health data from time to time – just in case.

To do this:

• Tap on your profile icon, which appears in the top right, and then tap Export All Health Data

It may take a few minutes, but it will deliver you a file that can be stored away should something terrible happen and you lose all of your precious recorded data.

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Humans write syllabi, which means they make subjective choices about words, tone and content. And students read them—or not, depending on whether they have access, find them approachable or understand their significance. Even when students read these documents, their past experiences may influence how they make sense of them.

Some professors who recognize that syllabi are not neutral documents have experimented with creating liquid syllabi—public, accessible, mobile-friendly websites that include traditional syllabus ingredients along with humanizing elements that ensure students feel supported. Many report that their efforts to create liquid syllabi pay dividends in terms of student retention and success, especially for those who need frictionless access.

But some colleges do not recognize these innovative, tech-enabled syllabi. That means that some instructors perform this work on their own time, sometimes at their own expense, and in addition to writing and submitting traditional syllabi. Also, in bypassing the university’s website and learning management systems, some instructors feel vulnerable, even if they remain committed to providing students with barrier-free access to course information and materials.

“We lose most of our students between the moment that they register for classes and the first day of school,” said Jennifer Ortiz, professor of English literature at West Los Angeles College, one of nine colleges in the Los Angeles Community College District, whose liquid syllabus for her College memorizing and Composition II class is available before her class starts. Students who click on the link do not need to recall a username or password or navigate a cumbersome platform to receive her message recognizing their commitment to educational goals and acknowledging many societal challenges. “We’re trying to capture students before they deliver up or say, ‘I don’t want to show up that first day.’”

Equity-Minded, Humanistic Syllabi

A syllabus is often considered a contract between an instructor and their students. It communicates how the course will be taught, outlines how students will be evaluated and promotes the values of an institution or an individual instructor.

“Syllabi can become instruments of all the ways in which you can fail this course or instruments of all the ways in which you can be successful in this course,” said Estela Bensimon, professor of higher education at the University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education and director of the Center for Urban Education. Bensimon and her team created an inquiry tool that helps professors evaluate their syllabi from a racial equity perspective. Equitable syllabi demystify college policies and practices, communicate care and support, and communicate a belief that all students are expected to succeed, among other attributes, according to the tool.

But a syllabus that is difficult or impossible to access during the vulnerable period between when a student registers for a class and when the student starts the class may never make an impact—positive or otherwise. That’s because students often arrive at college with mind-sets. Those from nonmajority groups, for example, may wonder about whether they belong, a phenomenon known as belongingness uncertainty. Some may also feel at risk of confirming negative stereotypes associated with their identities, known as stereotype threat. Others from varied racial groups and genders suffer from impostor syndrome.

“When the human brain is in a state of belongingness uncertainty, it is scanning—oftentimes unconsciously—for the same things we scan for in a face-to-face environment,” said Michelle Pacansky-Brock, a faculty mentor for online teaching and learning at Foothill–De Anza Community College. “It’s scanning for verbal and nonverbal cues. It’s looking for a smiling face or a warm gesture.” Pacansky-Brock, who is the lead principal investigator on a project focused on humanizing online STEM classes, coined the term “liquid syllabus” in a 2014 blog post.

A brief, if imperfect, welcome video as part of an instructor’s liquid syllabus can help mitigate students’ sense of belongingness uncertainty, Pacansky-Brock said. Ideally, the faculty member would film the video in a nonacademic setting, use welcoming language that speaks to social inclusion and offer a window into who they are outside the classroom.

Instead of authoritative statements such as “no late assignments accepted,” the instructor could provide context about how late assignments may undermine a student’s overall studies and provide them with choices that include submitting on time for full credit or late for reduced credit.

Most important, when the welcome video is part of a liquid syllabus that is accessed via a public website, students do not encounter the barrier that learning management systems, which require usernames, passwords and navigation tools, sometimes present.

Frictionless access to mobile-friendly syllabi supports equity, as Black and Hispanic U.S. adults are less likely than white adults to have a traditional computer and broadband at home, according to a 2021 Pew Research Center study.

“In order for us to really close equity gaps, we have to begin thinking about how students access college materials, especially something as important as a syllabus,” Ortiz said, noting that when she was in college, she found the contractual language on syllabi intimidating. Her students access her liquid syllabi much more frequently than when the syllabi were stored in a learning management system. Many return to the documents throughout the semester, for example, for the hyperlinks she added to campus resources such as counseling, disability accommodations and basic needs.

“Higher ed isn’t a neutral space … Look at our racial equity gaps,” Ortiz said, noting that a syllabus is not just another document. “Faculty always say, ‘Well, the rules are on the syllabus’ or ‘look at the syllabus,’ so we know that this document is very important” in informing student experiences.

Barriers to Barrier-Free Syllabi

Many colleges aspire to provide students with mobile-friendly, frictionless access to course materials, but they have been slow to respond. Some faculty members have stepped in to fill that accessibility gap by offering liquid syllabi, even when doing so introduces other challenges.

“Some of our administrative duties haven’t been reconsidered”—that is, considering work done on making syllabi more accessible, Ortiz said. For each of the six classes Ortiz is teaching this semester, she was required to submit PDF or Word document versions of her syllabi. She also created liquid syllabi, which required learning new tech skills and making sure that important information was embedded on her course websites that exist outside the university system. “We’re essentially doing double work.”

Liquid syllabus websites that stand apart from the college’s learning management system and college website are not without risks. Because the websites are public, faculty who create them could be targeted due to controversial courses they teach or because of their identities.

“I’ve talked to the faculty of color who are concerned about sharing their appearance in video because they don’t want to be judged and discriminated against by their students,” Pacansky-Brock said. “There’s a lot that needs to be untangled. It’s complicated.”

Lisa Paciulli, a lecturer in the biology department at North Carolina State University, generally avoids putting personal information online, but she paid a graduate student with her own money to create her public, online syllabi because she feels strongly that students should have easy access to information about her courses.

“My secret hope is that the only people who will ever see [my liquid syllabi] are my students,” said Paciulli. “It would be better if it were somehow within the university website or system.”

The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay offers support, including template design and word choices, for instructors who create liquid syllabi. But once the liquid syllabi are created, they “live” in the institution’s learning management system, said Breeyawn Lybbert, associate professor of chemistry, which requires usernames and passwords.

“There is some pressure [from liquid syllabi enthusiasts] to be part of the living document,” said Heidi Sherman, associate professor of humanities at the University of Wisconsin. Still, Sherman considers liquid syllabi to be a “great partner” for her general education students who, without easy access to course information “may be a bit less motivated to keep up with the work.”

The support she received from her university’s teaching and learning center ensured she did “not need to reinvent the wheel.” She also sees liquid syllabi as supporting sustainability efforts. “Before I used a liquid syllabus, I probably printed hundreds and hundreds of pages for the syllabi. So much paper and ink and money, and then students lost them.”

Despite risks of going outside college learning management systems and websites, many faculty members remain committed to the practice of ensuring access and inclusivity by way of liquid syllabi.

“So many times, we hear administration say that faculty don’t want to change,” Pacansky-Brock said. “This kind of grassroots adoption shows that’s not true. We need to pay attention to what’s preventing the change, recognize those as barriers and start to take those apart.”

Looking for the best holiday deals on Apple tech ahead of the holidays? Forget the Apple Store. The best deals on Apple products are at Walmart and Amazon.

We've spotted some truly great deals on the most-wanted Apple products. You can snag a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $230 at Amazon and the Apple Watch SE GPS (1st generation) for $199.

Keep memorizing to shop the best Apple product deals ahead of Christmas and Hanukkah.

Best deals on Apple AirPods

These beloved Apple AirPods are great holiday gifts -- they're one of the best stocking stuffers to deliver this Christmas. Check out the brand new AirPods Pro 2, now on discount at Amazon, or save big on the other top-rated models.

Apple AirPods Pro 2: $230

The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds offer 30 hours of listening time with the included charging case. They have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone's camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.

The design of the AirPods Pro 2 is fairly similar to the previous generation, but Apple has introduced touch control to the AirPods Pro 2 to help users more seamlessly control their AirPods. Users will also get a new extra-small tip with their AirPods. The case did get a notable design upgrade with a new lanyard loop and a built-in speaker to help track the location of your AirPods case.

Apple AirPods Pro 2, $230 (reduced from $249)

Apple AirPods (2nd generation): $120

Just about anyone will love these budget-minded Apple AirPods. They're not the latest model, but they're still one of the most sought-after earbud models on the market.  

Retailing for $159 at Apple, they're on sale at Walmart for $120. These AirPods boast more than 24 hours total listening time (with the wireless charging case), a foolproof, one-tap setup for Apple device owners and a low-latency wireless connection (for full immersion when consuming movies and music). 

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Best Apple Watch deals

 These smartwatches make excellent holiday gifts.

Apple Watch SE (1st generation): $199

The Apple Watch SE, the most affordable model in the Apple Watch lineup, is even more affordable now with this deal at Walmart. The smartwatch offers a 40mm screen and boasts a wide range of health and fitness features. It can also be used to play music, check your tests and make calls when paired with your iPhone.

Apple Watch SE GPS (1st generation), $199 (reduced from $279)

Apple Watch Series 7: $305

Right now, you can save on the GPS version of the 41mm Apple Watch Series 7. At Apple, the model lists for $399 -- and up. You'll find a better deal at Amazon and Walmart. Pricing varies by color.

Apple Watch Series 7 GPS (41mm), $305 (reduced from $399)

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Apple iPad 9: $269 and up

The 10.2-inch iPad 9, released in 2021, is the most affordable of Apple's iPad offerings. It offers a 8 MP wide-angle back camera, and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It boasts stereo speakers, too. This iPad is powered by a A13 Bionic chip. It boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, and is compatible with the Apple Pencil ($99) for drawing or note-taking.

Available in two colors; prices vary.    

Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (silver), $269 (reduced from $329)

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Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (silver) bundled with Apple Care+, $339 (reduced from $398) 

10.9" Apple iPad 10th generation: $399 and up

The latest edition in Apple's classic iPad lineup is the iPad 10th generation. This 10.9-inch tablet features a Liquid Retina display with Apple's True Tone technology. It has Apple's A14 Bionic chip, an upgrade from the iPad 9's A13 chip. The iPad 10 is compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and 5G internet for fast performance. It also offers all-day battery life, so that you can easily take it to school, work or on your holiday travels without having to worry about plugging it in mid-day.

The new iPad 10 comes in four vibrant colors: yellow, pink, blue and silver. You can also choose between 5G cellular and WiFi-only models. The iPad 10 starts at $399.

Apple iPad 10th generation (Wi-Fi, 64GB), $399 (reduced from $449) 

Apple iPad 10th generation (Wi-Fi and cellular, 64GB), $549 (reduced from $599) 

Apple iPad 10th generation (Wi-Fi and cellular, 256GB), $739 (reduced from $749)

11" Apple iPad Pro 4 (2022): $749 and up

The latest iPad Pro comes with several major upgrades. One of the most notable changes is that the 2022 iPad Pros are equipped with the M2 chip, the same fast and powerful chip included in the latest MacBooks. The M2 chip makes this the fastest iPad yet -- and an excellent choice for video editing, streaming or gaming.

Apple made some improvements to the writing and drawing experience on the new iPad Pros as well. When used with the Apple Pencil 2, the iPad Pro provides a more effortless experience. The Apple Pencil can now be detected up to 12 mm above the iPad Pro display, which allows users to draw with more precision and preview marks before they make them. It also makes it more efficient for the iPad to register handwriting and convert it to text with the Scribble app.

The new 11-inch iPad Pro comes in silver and space gray. It starts at $739. Pricing increases based on storage and connectivity selections.

11" Apple iPad Pro 4th generation (WiFi, 64 GB), $749 (reduced from $799)

11" Apple iPad Pro 4th generation (Wi-Fi, 512 GB), $1,039 (reduced from $1,099) 

11" Apple iPad Pro 4th generation (cellular, 64GB), $990 (reduced from $999)

12.9" Apple iPad Pro 6 (2022): $1,039 and up

Want a bigger screen? No problem. Apple also released a 12.9-inch model of the new iPad Pro. The larger model includes all of the same updates as the 11-inch iPad Pro, including the M2 chip.

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro comes in silver and space gray. You can choose from four storage options and can select either the cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity options.

12.9" Apple iPad Pro 6th generation (Wi-Fi, 128 GB), $1,039 (reduced from $1,099)

12.9" Apple iPad Pro 6th generation (cellular, 128 GB), $1,292 (reduced from $1,299)

12.9" Apple iPad Pro 6th generation (cellular, 256 GB), $1,397 (reduced from $1,399)

Apple iPad Air 5: $559

Walmart is rolling back the price of the 4.8-star-rated Apple iPad Air 5.

Introduced in 2022, the 10.9-inch Apple iPad Air 5 is the latest in the lightweight iPad Air line. The iPad Air 5 offers performance up to 60% faster than the prior model, thanks to Apple's turbo-charged M1 chip. The device boasts a 12 MP wide-angle back camera that supports 4K video. It also offers touch ID, and Apple's Liquid Retina display.

Choose from five colors. 

Apple iPad Air 5 (64 GB), $559 (regularly $599)

Apple iPad Mini 6: $399 and up

The iPad Mini 6 is a compact tablet with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display screen. Released in 2021, the Apple tablet is powered by an A15 Bionic chip. It features a 12 MP wide-angle back camera, and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It boasts landscape stereo speakers. Available in four colors. 

Note that the Apple iPad Mini is not compatible with Apple's external Magic Keyboard. It can, however, be used with other Bluetooth-enabled external keyboards.

Apple iPad Mini (64 GB), $399 (reduced from $499) 

Amazon also has a good deal on the Wi-Fi and cellular model with 64 GB of storage. Choose from four colors. 

Apple iPad Mini 6 with cellular connectivity (64 GB), $549 (reduced from $649)

Best deals on Apple MacBook

A new laptop makes quite an impressive holiday gift. If you want to splurge on a new MacBook, consider these highly-rated options.

Apple MacBook Air (2020): $799

This is one of the best deals you're going to be able to find on a MacBook this weekend. As part of the Amazon sale, the 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip is only $799. This lightweight MacBook features Retina display, an impressive 18-hour battery life and fast performance. There is a 2022 edition out, so this is a slightly older model -- however, it is unbeatable deal for a new MacBook. 

13" MacBook Air (2020, space gray), $799 (reduced from $999) 

13" MacBook Air (2020, gold), $799 (reduced from $999)

14" MacBook Pro: $1,600

A step up from the MacBook Air, the slightly weightier (three pounds) 14-inch MacBook Pro boasts a powerful active cooling system, which helps keep the 8-core CPU running fast. It delivers up to 21 hours of battery life on a single charge, and features a Retina display that's brighter than the MacBook Air. 

14" Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 Chip, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $1,600 (regularly $1,999)

14" Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 chip, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD), $2,000 (regularly $2,499)

16" MacBook Pro: $2,378

Is the 14-inch MacBook Pro not powerful, or big enough for you? Then try its sibling, the 16-inch MacBook Pro. On Amazon, you can get a deal on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a 10-core CPU, as well as 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage. All of that is more than enough for you to be able to edit 8K videos on the machine. You also get four Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port and a SDXC card slot.

With its size and more powerful guts, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is aimed at professionals who need a seriously powerful laptop for graphics-intensive applications, such as video-rendering and design. Just keep in mind, this is a machine that comes with a professional-level price tag.

16" Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 Pro, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $2,378 (regularly $2,499)

13.6" MacBook Air (2022): $1,049

Save on the new-for-2022 Apple MacBook Air at Amazon. The laptop features a 13.6-inch Retina display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a backlit keyboard. Designed for portability, it weighs just 2.7 pounds and lasts for up to 18 hours on a single charge thanks to the Apple M2 chip.

13.6" MacBook Air (2022 model, 8GB), $1,049 (reduced from $1,199)

More Apple deals

These deals may not last through the holidays, so shop now.

Apple AirTags (4 pack): $80

Your friend or family member who is constantly losing their keys, wallet or Apple AirPods could really use some Apple AirTags this Christmas. These tiny trackers work by sending out a Bluetooth signal that can be anonymously detected by nearby devices. Then, even if your own phone isn't handy, you (and only you) can locate these trackers on an Apple "Find My" map. 

If your iPhone is handy, then it can lead you straight to the AirTag via the phone's "Precision Finding" feature (found on the Apple iPhone 11 and newer models).

Apple AirTags are water-resistant, and designed to last for up to one year on a standard, replaceable battery. 

Apple AirTags (4 pack), $95 (reduced from $99)

You'll get the best per-AirTag price when you buy a four pack. But if you only need one, single Apple AirTags are available at Amazon.

Apple AirTag, $28 (reduced from $30)

Apple MagSafe Battery Pack: $85

This year, give the gift of extended iPhone battery life. The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack magnetically attaches to your iPhone (iPhone 12 models and newer), providing a portable, wireless phone charge. If need be, your MagSafe Battery Pack and iPhone can be charged at the same time. 

Apple MagSafe Battery Pack, $85 (regularly $99)

Holiday gift guides

As always, check back to CBS Essentials for holiday gift guides for every special someone in your life. Check back for more throughout the season.

Forget the Apple Store. The best deals on Apple iPad tablets available right now are at Walmart and Amazon.

We've spotted some truly great deals on these most-wanted Apple iPads. You can get the new 11" iPad Pro (2022 model) for $60 off, the 12.9" iPad Pro (2022) for $100 off, or a base-model Apple iPad (2021) for as low as $269 -- its lowest price ever. 

Here are all the best Cyber Monday deals that you can still get on Apple iPad tablets, plus more deals on crave-worthy Apple tech.

Best Cyber Monday Apple iPad deals that you can still get today

Find these iPads on sale at Amazon and Walmart right now.

Apple iPad 9: $299 and up

The 10.2-inch iPad 9, released in 2021, is the most affordable of Apple's iPad offerings. It offers a 8 MP wide-angle back camera, and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It boasts stereo speakers, too. This iPad is powered by a A13 Bionic chip. It boasts up to 10 hours of battery life, and is compatible with the Apple Pencil ($99) for drawing or note-taking.

Available in two colors; prices vary.    

Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (silver), $299 (reduced from $329)

Want to protect your new tablet investment? Get the 64 GB Apple iPad 9 bundled with a two-year subscription to Apple's protection plan, Apple Care+. That bundle's on sale on Amazon, too.

Apple iPad 9 (64 GB) (silver) bundled with Apple Care+, $349 (reduced from $398) 

10.9" Apple iPad 10th generation: $426 and up

The latest edition in Apple's classic iPad lineup is the iPad 10th generation. This 10.9-inch tablet features a Liquid Retina display with Apple's True Tone technology. It has Apple's A14 Bionic chip, an upgrade from the iPad 9's A13 chip. The iPad 10 is compatible with Wi-Fi 6 and 5G internet for fast performance. It also offers all-day battery life, so that you can easily take it to school, work or on your holiday travels without having to worry about plugging it in mid-day.

The new iPad 10 comes in four vibrant colors: yellow, pink, blue and silver. You can also choose between 5G cellular and WiFi-only models. 

Apple iPad 10th generation (Wi-Fi, 64GB), $426 (reduced from $449) 

11" Apple iPad Pro 4 (2022): $769 and up

The latest iPad Pro comes with several major upgrades. One of the most notable changes is that the 2022 iPad Pros are equipped with the M2 chip, the same fast and powerful chip included in the latest MacBooks. The M2 chip makes this the fastest iPad yet -- and an excellent choice for video editing, streaming or gaming.

Apple made some improvements to the writing and drawing experience on the new iPad Pros as well. When used with the Apple Pencil 2, the iPad Pro provides a more effortless experience. The Apple Pencil can now be detected up to 12 mm above the iPad Pro display, which allows users to draw with more precision and preview marks before they make them. It also makes it more efficient for the iPad to register handwriting and convert it to text with the Scribble app.

The new 11-inch iPad Pro comes in silver and space gray. It starts at $739. Pricing increases based on storage and connectivity selections.

11" Apple iPad Pro 4th generation (WiFi, 64 GB), $769 (reduced from $799)

11" Apple iPad Pro 4th generation (Wi-Fi, 512 GB), $1,049 (reduced from $1,099) 

11" Apple iPad Pro 4th generation (cellular, 64GB), $899 (reduced from $999)

12.9" Apple iPad Pro 6 (2022): $999 and up

Want a bigger screen? No problem. Apple also released a 12.9-inch model of the new iPad Pro. The larger model includes all of the same updates as the 11-inch iPad Pro, including the M2 chip.

The 12.9-inch iPad Pro comes in silver and space gray. You can choose from four storage options and can select either the cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity options.

12.9" Apple iPad Pro 6th generation (Wi-Fi, 128 GB), $999 (reduced from $1,099)

Apple iPad Air 5: $559

Walmart is rolling back the price of the 4.8-star-rated Apple iPad Air 5.

Introduced in 2022, the 10.9-inch Apple iPad Air 5 is the latest in the lightweight iPad Air line. The iPad Air 5 offers performance up to 60% faster than the prior model, thanks to Apple's turbo-charged M1 chip. The device boasts a 12 MP wide-angle back camera that supports 4K video. It also offers touch ID, and Apple's Liquid Retina display.

Choose from five colors. 

Apple iPad Air 5 (64 GB), $559 (regularly $599)

Apple iPad Mini 6: $460 and up

The iPad Mini 6 is a compact tablet with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display screen. Released in 2021, the Apple tablet is powered by an A15 Bionic chip. It features a 12 MP wide-angle back camera, and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle front camera. It boasts landscape stereo speakers. Available in four colors. 

Note that the Apple iPad Mini is not compatible with Apple's external Magic Keyboard. It can, however, be used with other Bluetooth-enabled external keyboards.

Apple iPad Mini (64 GB), $460 (reduced from $499) 

Amazon also has a good deal on the Wi-Fi and cellular model with 64 GB of storage. Choose from four colors. 

Apple iPad Mini 6 with cellular connectivity (64 GB), $599 (reduced from $649)

Best Cyber Monday deals you can still get on Apple AirPods

These beloved Apple AirPods are great holiday gifts -- they're one of the best stocking stuffers to deliver this Christmas. Check out the brand new AirPods Pro 2, now on discount at Amazon, or save big on the other top-rated models.

Apple AirPods Pro 2: $229

The latest Apple AirPods Pro 2 earbuds offer 30 hours of listening time with the included charging case. They have an upgraded wireless chip for improved audio functionality, a new low distortion driver for clearer audio and improved active noise cancellation. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 provide truly custom sound: You can use your iPhone's camera to analyze your unique ear anatomy and find the perfect audio settings for you.

The design of the AirPods Pro 2 is fairly similar to the previous generation, but Apple has introduced touch control to the AirPods Pro 2 to help users more seamlessly control their AirPods. Users will also get a new extra-small tip with their AirPods. The case did get a notable design upgrade with a new lanyard loop and a built-in speaker to help track the location of your AirPods case.

Apple AirPods Pro 2, $229 (reduced from $249)

Apple AirPods Max: $469

Apple AirPods Max use active noise-cancellation technology to block out unwanted noise and feature a transparency mode so you can hear what you need to. These headphones feature 20 hours of listening. They come in a variety of colors including blue, green, red and silver. They're also compatible with Siri.

Apple AirPods Max, $469 (regularly $549)

Best Cyber Monday deals you can still get on Apple MacBooks

A new laptop makes quite an impressive holiday gift. If you want to splurge on a new MacBook, consider these highly-rated options this Cyber Monday.

Apple MacBook Air (2020): $799

This is one of the best deals you're going to be able to find on a MacBook this week. As part of the Amazon Cyber Monday sale, the 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip is only $799. This lightweight MacBook features Retina display, an impressive 18-hour battery life and fast performance. There is a 2022 edition out, so this is a slightly older model -- however, it is unbeatable deal for a new MacBook. 

13" MacBook Air (2020, space gray), $799 (reduced from $999) 

13" MacBook Air (2020, gold), $799 (reduced from $999)

14" MacBook Pro: $2,199

A step up from the MacBook Air, the slightly weightier (three pounds) 14-inch MacBook Pro boasts a powerful active cooling system, which helps keep the 8-core CPU running fast. It delivers up to 21 hours of battery life on a single charge, and features a Retina display that's brighter than the MacBook Air. 

14" Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 chip, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD), $2,199 (regularly $2,499)

16" MacBook Pro: $2,300

Is the 14-inch MacBook Pro not powerful, or big enough for you? Then try its sibling, the 16-inch MacBook Pro. On Amazon, you can get a deal on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a 10-core CPU, as well as 16GB of unified memory, and 512GB of storage. All of that is more than enough for you to be able to edit 8K videos on the machine. You also get four Thunderbolt ports, an HDMI port and a SDXC card slot.

With its size and more powerful guts, the 16-inch MacBook Pro is aimed at professionals who need a seriously powerful laptop for graphics-intensive applications, such as video-rendering and design. Just keep in mind, this is a machine that comes with a professional-level price tag.

16" Apple MacBook Pro (Apple M1 Pro, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD), $2,300 (regularly $2,499)

13.6" MacBook Air (2022): $1,149

Save on the new-for-2022 Apple MacBook Air at Amazon. The laptop features a 13.6-inch Retina display, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage and a backlit keyboard. Designed for portability, it weighs just 2.7 pounds and lasts for up to 18 hours on a single charge thanks to the Apple M2 chip.

13.6" MacBook Air (2022 model, 8GB), $1,149 (reduced from $1,199)

Holiday gift guides

As always, check back to CBS Essentials for holiday gift guides for every special someone in your life. Check back for more throughout the season.

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The ongoing de-platforming of Kanye West following weeks of antisemitic and anti-Black rhetoric has already cost him numerous business deals (including his lucrative partnerships with Balenciaga and Adidas) and his representation in Hollywood. Now, Apple Music has taken the lead as the first streaming giant to take tangible action in response to his behaviors, apparently removing the Kanye West Essentials playlist from their platform. 

While West’s discography remains intact, a search for the platform-generated playlist — which features a comprehensive, career-spanning collection of an artist’s music — garners no results beyond a blank loading screen. A search for the separate visual playlist, Kanye West Video Essentials, yields the same results. 

A rep for Apple Music did not immediately respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment. 

The disappearance of the playlist comes shortly after Spotify CEO Daniel Ek clarified in an interview with Reuters that while West has made “just awful comments,” his ideologies haven’t yet made their way into the music itself. 

“It’s really just his music, and his music doesn’t violate our policy,” Ek explained. “It’s up to his label, if they want to take action or not.”

But the situation of the West’s label is complicated on his own, considering the fact that he is technically no longer signed to one. After spending most of his career with Def Jam Recordings, West completed his contract with the release of Donda last year. Regardless, the ties between the two haven’t been completely severed, given that Def Jam remains responsible for maintaining his catalog, which features 10 studio albums and a number of collaborative releases. 

Def Jam’s parent company, Universal Music Group, did issue a statement indirectly denouncing West’s comments earlier this month, shortly after he took to the Drink Champs podcast to voice harmful stereotypes about Jews and false statements about the death of George Floyd. 

“There is no place for antisemitism in our society. We are deeply committed to combating antisemitism and every other form of prejudice,” UMG wrote in a tweet promoting a partnership it has with the American Jewish Committee. Though the tweet doesn’t specifically mention West by name, it is the closest to a statement the label has offered amid the growing controversies. It is worth noting that UMG’s partnership with the AJC came to fruition before the controversy began, according to an internal note issued by UMG in April. 

“Def Jam’s relationship with Ye as a recording artist, Def Jam’s partnership with the GOOD Music label venture and Ye’s merchandise agreement with Bravado all ended in 2021,” UMG later shared in a separate statement.

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After what feels like a lifetime of self-isolation and celebrating the holidays over Zoom, this year feels like it may look a bit more normal. After years away from IRL holiday hosting, it can feel like a lot of pressure to step up to the (cheese) plate this season. But there’s no need to stress: with our favorite holiday essentials, you can ensure your guests will get—and stay!—into the holiday spirit, whether you’re hosting an intimate affair or something veering on a rager.

From helping you get that Thanksgiving feast on the table fast to entertaining your guests post-dessert, these holiday hosting essentials are sure to make the season unforgettable.

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