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Apple's budget MacBook Neo, sold in a shade called 'Blush,' is currently the sole MacBook available in pink. The laptop is positioned for casual users and note-taking rather than creative or professional workloads. Apple's pricier MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models come only in neutral tones like Silver, Space Black, and a muted blue on the Air.
USB-C refers only to the physical connector shape, not a specific speed or charging capability, while Thunderbolt is a separate standard that happens to use the same USB-C connector on modern Macs. As a result, Mac models differ sharply: a MacBook Air-type machine may offer a 480 Mbps USB 2 port alongside a 10 Gbps USB 3 port, whereas the MacBook Pro M4 Pro includes Thunderbolt 5 ports capable of up to 120 Gbps.
Retailers are discounting several Apple and Apple-adjacent products ahead of the fall Prime Day sale, including a $500 cut on a 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro (now $2,699), markdowns on AirTag 2, an 80%-off Beats 360 Cushion Kit, and a new low on a 2026 Mac Studio with M5 Max. HomeKit brands ecobee and Eve are also running official discounts on smart plugs, switches and outlets, while Belkin's 25W MagSafe charging stations and various third-party chargers from Anker, UGREEN and Baseus are on sale.
Amazon's early fall Prime Day event now includes M5 MacBook Air models discounted as much as $150, alongside a $500 cut on a 2TB M5 Pro model and all-time low pricing on the single Apple AirTag 2. The sale also features Sharge's 300W smart display power bank at $50 off, new lows on Belkin 25W MagSafe charging stations, and Eve Matter/HomeKit accessories starting at $32. Separately, Twelve South launched its Airfly Drive wireless CarPlay and Android Auto adapter at $39.99.
The October 2 episode of 9to5Mac Daily summarized the day's top Apple stories, including rumors about an upcoming MacBook Pro and a report about an iPhone with a dual-display design. The podcast episode is available through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and the show's RSS feed, and is sponsored by the task-management app Stuff.
9to5Toys' latest deals roundup highlights Apple refurb Studio Displays discounted up to $300, an M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $500 off, and a single AirTag 2 unit matching its all-time low of $24 on Amazon. The roundup also notes new low pricing on Belkin 25W MagSafe chargers from $13, Eve Matter/HomeKit smart home gear up to 38% off from $30, and an extra 10% off Apple USB-C, Thunderbolt, and MagSafe cables starting at $7.50.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said on his new podcast that Apple's redesigned MacBook Pro, featuring a touchscreen and OLED display, is likely to launch as early as October, possibly slipping to November. He noted Apple is already testing the device internally using a macOS 27.2 beta already distributed to developers.
Following the M6 Mac mini launch, reports indicate Apple will bring the M6 chip to the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro and a redesigned-color iMac this fall. A new M6 MacBook Air and M6 iPad Pro with a vapor chamber are expected in early 2027, while Pro and Max chip variants won't arrive until M7 in 2027.
Amazon is offering unlocked, Renewed Premium iPhone 17 Pro Max units starting at $1,385.78 for the 1TB model, over $500 less than Apple's 1TB iPhone 18 Pro Max. The retailer's early fall Prime Day event also includes a $500 cut on an M5 Pro MacBook Pro, ecobee HomeKit discounts up to $210 off, Apple Watch Solo Loop bands from $7, a $100 discount on Apple's Magic Keyboard Folio, and 40% off the MagSafe Battery Pack.
Amazon has kicked off an early fall Prime Day sale ahead of the main event next week, offering price cuts across Apple products, smart TVs, speakers and displays, and smart home devices. Highlighted deals include AirTag 2 at $24, an M5 Pro MacBook Pro down $500 to $2,699, MacBook Air models cut by up to $150, and Apple Watch Ultra models discounted to $780. Anker has also launched its own Fall Sale with up to 50% off chargers and power banks, alongside bundle blind boxes and multi-buy discounts.
Amazon's early Prime Day sale includes a $500 price cut on the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro (14-inch, 24GB RAM) in both Space Black and Silver, bringing it to $2,699 from $3,199. The retailer is also offering $50 off the new Mac Studio, up to $150 off M5 MacBook Air models, clearance pricing on Apple Watch Ultra 3, and various accessory deals from brands like Twelve South and Anker.
Reports point to a major MacBook Pro redesign, possibly branded MacBook Ultra, expected around October. Rumored changes include an OLED display, the first touchscreen on a Mac, and a switch from the current notch to a hole-punch camera cutout with Dynamic Island support in macOS.