Macworld Apple last updated the iPad Air with an M2 processor in 2024, more than two years after the launch of the M1 model. Apple didn’t change much, though it did introduce a larger 13-inch model for the first time.

It feels like we’ve only just recovered from one big sales event but we’re onto the next with the Best Buy Presidents’ Day sale throwing some great discounts into the mix. For instance, you can buy the Apple iPad Air 11-inch (M2) at Best Buy for $499 (was $599) which is its lowest price ever.

As we head into the Presidents' Day weekend, we're seeing executive-level discounts for some of the best tech in the world (from a brand that's rarely on sale).

Best Buy's Presidents' Day sale began today, offering sitewide discounts on appliances, TVs, video games, and Apple products. One of