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Amazon is now selling Black and Natural Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 3 models with matching Milanese Loop bands at $699.97, down from the $899 list price. The retailer says this is the lowest price ever recorded for these configurations, which previously hadn't dropped below $749. The discount arrives alongside other Apple-related deals including AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and new Beats 360 ANC headphones.
Amazon is discounting mid-range 13-inch M5 MacBook Air configurations by $150, bringing 16GB/1TB models down to $1,449 and 24GB/1TB models to $1,649. Separately, Apple's official refurbished store has 15-inch M5 MacBook Air units marked down by as much as $300. These sit alongside other current promotions including $50 off AirPods Pro 3, $240 off the entry Studio Display, and over $100 off various M4 iPad Air models.
Apple's official refurbished store is now selling the entry-level 2026 Studio Display with a Tilt-adjustable stand for $1,359, down $240 from its $1,599 list price, though supplies appear limited. The deal arrives alongside other launch-week discounts, including AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off timed to iPhone 18 Pro delivery day, early markdowns on the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and M6 Mac mini, and a $50 discount on the upcoming 2026 Mac Studio ahead of its release.
A 9to5Mac roundup highlights the accessories staff members are personally buying alongside their new iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max, ranging from Apple's own 40W-60W fast charger and TechWoven case to third-party options like Anker's foldable MagSafe charger. The post was updated on September 19 with additional picks and new product releases launching around the iPhone 18 Pro's delivery day.
A new round of weekend discounts on Apple products includes up to $100 off AirPods Max 2 and $50 off AirPods Pro 3, alongside price cuts on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Pre-order savings have also returned for the new M6 Mac mini and Mac Studio, plus $150 reductions on M5 MacBook Air models and other accessories like AirTag 2 and MagSafe battery packs.
With iPhone 18 Pro units now arriving to customers, retailers are running discounts across new cases, chargers, and cables alongside an existing $50 markdown on AirPods Pro 3. Amazon is also offering pre-order savings on the upcoming M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini lineup, plus a $320 cut on the entry 24GB M5 MacBook Pro.
Apple's new AirPods 5 bring a noticeable jump in sound quality, with improved bass and more detailed instrumentation compared to the AirPods 4, according to a hands-on review. The earbuds also gain active noise cancellation that handles steady background noise like HVAC hum well, though human voices remain harder to block out fully.
9to5Mac's Jeff Benjamin previewed macOS 27, showing Siri deeply integrated into Spotlight search rather than tucked away as a separate function. The beta lets users choose between traditional search and asking Siri directly from the same Command+Space interface, with responses drawing on personal context while Apple emphasizes on-device privacy.
Ahead of Friday's iPhone 18 Pro delivery day, 9to5Mac editors shared personal accessory picks including Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter, the TechWoven case, Apple's FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe, a MagSafe car mount, and Anker's Prime 25W foldable 3-in-1 MagSafe charger currently discounted on Amazon. The recommendations span fast charging, wireless charging setups, cases, and wallets designed specifically for the new iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Apple has released new AirPods firmware, build 9A348, timed with the iOS 27 rollout on iPhone. The update covers AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Max 2, and AirPods 4, with AirPods 5 gaining support once they ship later this week.
Apple still sells wired EarPods alongside its AirPods lineup, offering a no-frills alternative for users who want simple audio without Bluetooth or battery concerns. The wired buds come in 3.5mm, Lightning, and USB-C variants, making them compatible with a broad range of devices at a low price point.
9to5Toys compiled a weekend list of Apple product discounts, including pre-order savings on the new AirPods 5, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12, plus a $50 cut on AirPods Pro 3 and an all-time-low price on AirTag 2. Other highlights include a $500 discount on the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro, an all-time-low deal on the entry Studio Display, and ongoing M6 Mac mini pre-order offers ahead of this month's shipments.