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's latest 14-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro is now $300 off, marking a new all-time low, while the 13-inch M1 MacBook Air starts at $650 and Belkin's 15W MagSafe charger is now $94.
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 USBāC 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 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's USB-C EarPods, priced at $19, support lossless audio playback and are compatible with Apple Music, according to testing conducted by MacOtakara.
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.
Apple's iPhone 15 cases and accessories, including the FineWoven case with MagSafe, clear case with MagSafe, and the FineWoven iPhone wallet with MagSafe support, are currently on sale on Amazon, offering savings of up to six percent off the usual prices. Additionally, Apple's 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter is also discounted by 25 percent.
The best deals for Thursday, September 21 include Super Mario Wonder for $48.99, Apple AirPods Pro with USB Type-C for $199, an Xbox Series X bundle with Starfield, a 50% off discount on the Star Wars R2-D2 Tamagotchi, an electric standing desk for $106.79, cheap screen protectors for the new iPhone 15 starting at $5.49, and more.
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.
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.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, considered one of the best true wireless earbuds for Android devices, are currently available on Amazon with a $70 discount, making it an ideal time to purchase them.
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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.
If you're an Apple enthusiast looking to add to your collection, now is a great time to snag some discounted products on Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, including 20% off AirPods Pro, a 4-pack of AirTags for $89, and up to a 25% discount on the Apple Watch Series 8.
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.
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.
The Pixel Tablet, equipped with a Charging Speaker Dock and Google's custom Tensor G2 chip, is available at a discounted price of $409 during the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale.
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.
Google now allows customers in the US to purchase a new Pixel Buds Pro case for $70 if they have lost the original, expanding from only offering earbud replacements in the past.
Apple's lower-cost model of the Vision Pro headset could be priced between $1,500 to $2,500, still more expensive than its rivals, but Apple plans to use lower-resolution displays and an iPhone processor to bring down the cost, according to Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman.
Apple's official iPhone 15/Plus silicone MagSafe cases are now on sale for as low as $42, the lowest price yet, and the original Apple Watch Ultra is discounted by $70, while Belkin's BoostCharge Pro power bank with Apple Watch fast charging support is available for $90.
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.
