Labor Day weekend brings price drops on Apple products including AirPods Max, iPad mini 6, and iPad Pro, with savings of up to $179 available on AirPods Max and $99 on the iPad mini 6.
Apple plans to introduce a USB-C port to its standard AirPods and AirPods Max by 2024, with the AirPods Pro expected to be the first to make the switch during Apple's upcoming event.
Apple may not be ready to transition all of its iPhone headphone accessories to USB-C when the iPhone 15 is released next week, with a USB-C case for AirPods Pro expected this fall but a USB-C case for Apple's lower-end AirPods not due until 2024, and the high-end AirPods Max not expected to be updated with USB-C charging until sometime next year.
Apple announced the new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging capabilities, additional dust resistance, and Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro, along with new features like Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness with iOS 17.
Apple is now selling USB-C EarPods that are compatible with iPhones, iPads, and Macs, providing a wired option with improved sound quality for calls and audio.
Apple has released the AirPods Pro 2 with a USB-C charging case and updated audio quality, but lossless audio will only be available on these new models, not the original AirPods Pro with a Lightning charging case.
Apple announced upcoming product releases, including the new Apple Watch Series 9, AirPods Pro with USB Type-C, and Apple Watch Ultra, all available for pre-order on September 2. Other deals include an RTX 4070 GPU, Anker PowerCore Slim 10,000mAh power bank, Apple Watch SE, and a 34" Dell ultra-wide gaming monitor.
Apple has reduced the cost of its iPhone Battery Servicing program and decreased the prices of the newly announced iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models in the UK, while also cutting the price of AirPods Max and second-generation AirPods Pro.
Apple is expected to release USB-C versions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard alongside the next iMac, while the standard AirPods will be updated with a USB-C charging case in 2024, and the next AirPods Max will also have a USB-C port.
The best news for Monday, September 18 includes the release of the 2nd Gen Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C, a Nintendo Switch console bundle, a new Pokemon TCG Elite Trainer box, an Xbox Elite controller, the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSD on the market, and deals on a Samsung gaming monitor, Corsair SSD, and Secretlab gaming chairs.
The new USB-C AirPods Pro 2 from Apple may sound slightly more refined and cleaner compared to the previous Lightning version, but further testing is needed to determine if there is a noticeable difference.
The updated second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case support lossless audio with Apple's upcoming Vision Pro headset due to the H2 chip's 5GHz support, enabling ultra-low latency and less interference compared to the original AirPods Pro with a Lightning case limited to the 2.4GHz band.
Apple's latest 15-inch M2 MacBook Air is currently available at its lowest price ever, with a $250 discount on Amazon, while the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 is being offered with a $19 discount on various styles and colors; additionally, Belkin's 3-in-1 MagSafe charger and Aqara's HomeKit Smart Lock U100 are also on sale.
Get the best deals for Friday, September 22, including the new Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C port, a Nintendo Switch OLED console, a 10000mAh power bank, Nintendo Switch games, a Star Wars Clone Trooper electronic helmet, an electronic standing desk, Secretlab TITAN Evo gaming chairs, and more.
Apple's new USB-C-enabled AirPods Pro have updated audio architecture and improved sound quality, making them the best noise-canceling buds for most iPhone owners.
Woot is offering discounted prices on a range of Apple accessories, including iPhone cases, Apple Watch bands, MagSafe wallets, and power adapters, with prices starting as low as $4, making it a great opportunity to purchase these products at a lower cost.
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Apple's lineup of headphones has grown substantially, and the AirPods Pro are considered the ultimate option due to their high-quality features, including active noise cancellation and spatial audio. Refurbished models of the AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro 2 are available with attractive deals.
There are several preorders and deals available, including discounted AirPods Pro, preorders for Meta Quest 3 and PlayStation Portal, and a 40% off discount on the Chainsaw Man manga boxed set.
Get early discounts on Apple technology and home gear ahead of Amazon's Big Deal Days, with savings on popular products like Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds, Apple AirPods Pro, Apple Watch Series 8, and more.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is set to begin in two days, featuring early discounts such as the AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C/MagSafe Charging Case available for $199.99, the lowest price ever tracked for these earbuds.
Amazon's October Prime Day sale offers discounted prices on a wide range of headphones, including popular options like the AirPods Pro, Bose QuietComfort II, and Beats Studio Buds Plus.
Amazon is offering discounts on Apple products, including $250 off the 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, ahead of its fall sales event, "Prime Big Deal Days."
Newegg is currently offering a 50% discount on the Sony LinkBuds S wireless earbuds, priced at $99 instead of the original $199, making them a great alternative to AirPods with features like six hours of battery life, up to 20 hours with the charging case, and the ability to pair with two devices simultaneously, according to CNET.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are offering discounts on popular products, including a 4-pack of Apple AirTags for $88, a Samsung Galaxy Ultra Cell Phone for less than $1,000, noise-canceling Jabra Elite Bluetooth earbuds for under $100, and a portable Barbie dollhouse for 30% off.
Apple is considering releasing a cheaper version of its Vision Pro headset, which may have fewer external cameras, no EyeSight feature, and an iPhone chip instead of the current Mac chip, with the aim of reducing the cost to between $1,500 and $2,500.
Apple's upcoming more affordable version of the Vision Pro AR/VR headset will omit the EyeSight functionality to bring down cost, aiming for a price tag of $1,500-2,500, while other upcoming Apple products such as MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, and iPads with new features are in development.
Apple has released a new firmware update (build version 6A305) for AirPods Pro, which includes bug fixes and improvements for the wireless earbuds and their charging case.
Apple should consider adding wireless charging to the next version of AirPods Max, whether through a separate stand or integrated travel case, as it would enhance convenience and eliminate the need for wired charging.