In filings, Apple acknowledges App Store regulatory changes are weighing on its $100B+ services business; US App Store spend fell 6% YoY in Q2, per Sensor Tower (Michael Acton/Financial Times)

We are back with another series of top picks from the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store. Apple's refurbishment process is rigorous, and each device comes with a 1-year warranty. Stock for these refurbished items can be limited, so it's best to act quickly.

Amazon may offer cheaper iPhone 16 Pro models, but Apple-certified refurbished units provide a higher level of assurance. Refurbished iPhones start at $699, with the 1TB 16 Pro Max at $1,269 being a standout deal – $330 less than the comparable 17 Pro Max and $130 less than the 512GB 17 Pro.

For Mac users, the MacBook Air is a reliable choice, available in both 13-inch and 15-inch sizes with various RAM and storage options. The most budget-friendly option for high memory needs is the Apple Certified Refurbished MacBook Pro with 48GB RAM, priced well below $3K. Other configurations with 48GB RAM offer upgraded Apple silicon, a nano-texture display, and more CPU and GPU cores.

The Apple Studio Display XDR, a high-end 27-inch 5K display, is now available through the Certified Refurbished Store, despite recent price hikes. The refurbished version offers a 15% discount, making it more affordable for those looking to upgrade their workspace. While not as feature-rich as the baseline Studio Display, the refurbished XDR model does include P3 and Adobe RGB color support, a 120Hz refresh rate, and a dual Thunderbolt 5 connection, allowing for daisy-chain setups.

Although design-wise, it may not be the best value, it remains a premium choice for those prioritizing aesthetics and performance.