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Apple's new AirPods 5 are now available for pre-order at $129 and $149, but Best Buy is offering trade-in credit that can bring the price down to as low as $64. Meanwhile, the flagship AirPods Pro 3 remain on sale for $199, and other discounts include $330 off a Studio Display XDR, a Ceramic Apple Watch Series 12 markdown, and AirTags returning to $20 each.
Apple's new AirPods 5 are available for pre-order at $129 and $149, while retailers are already discounting the newly launched Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 by up to $325. Separately, the entry-level M5 MacBook Air is selling for $1,099 through Apple's refurbished store, $200 under its regular price.
Alongside its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo launches, Apple introduced a new Wrist Strap accessory made from recycled PET yarns with embedded magnets. The 15.4-inch strap attaches to select official iPhone cases for the 18 Pro, Pro Max, and 17 lineup, as well as AirPods Pro, letting users carry either hands-free on their wrist. It's priced at $29 and comes in six colors including Burgundy, Crisp Blue, and Black.
Apple's GymKit feature, which lets gym equipment exchange workout data with Apple devices via NFC tap, is expanding beyond the Apple Watch. With iOS 27, iPhones can now tap compatible cardio machines to sync data, while AirPods Pro 3 measure heart rate, letting people without an Apple Watch use the feature. The underlying requirement for GymKit-enabled gym equipment remains unchanged.
Apple has released AirPods 5, its new entry-level earbuds starting at $129, replacing the AirPods 4 lineup. Unlike before, Active Noise Cancellation now comes standard on all models rather than costing an extra $50, and Apple says the noise cancellation itself is up to 50 percent stronger than on AirPods 4. The buds also get a more natural-sounding Transparency mode and improved audio quality drawn from AirPods Pro 3 engineering.
Apple did not announce it, but after its iPhone Duo event the company raised prices by $100 across its lineup of previous-generation iPhones still for sale. The iPhone 16 returns to its original $799 launch price, the iPhone 17E now starts at $699, and the iPhone Air jumps to $1,099. AirPods pricing, including the AirPods Pro 3 at $249, was left unchanged.
Apple's September event unveiled the foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro models, ANC on the entry-level AirPods 5, and a Siri Recap feature for Apple Watch, but did not include the long-rumored AirPods Pro with built-in cameras. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, that camera-equipped model has been pushed back to 2027. The rumored cameras were said to be low-resolution and meant to feed Siri and Visual Intelligence rather than capture photos or video.
Apple unveiled the AirPods 5 at its 'Surprise and shine' event, offering two versions with active noise cancellation now 50% more effective than the AirPods 4. The base model costs $129 without wireless charging, while the $149 step-up version adds wireless charging, longer battery life, and stem volume controls. Both use the existing H2 chip and look identical to last year's AirPods 4, but feature upgraded internal acoustics for slightly better sound.
Apple unveiled new AirPods 5 earbuds at its Surprise and Shine event, offering two models priced at $129 and $149 with improved active noise canceling that Apple says is 50% more effective than the previous generation. The pricier model adds wireless charging, longer battery life, and stem-based volume controls, while both ship September 18 and are available for preorder now.
Amazon is temporarily selling the 14-inch 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB RAM for $2,699, down from its $3,199 list price. The retailer also continues discounting AirPods Pro 3 by $50, AirPods Max 2 by $100, and has restocked the AirTag 2 at its lowest recorded price.
Amazon and other retailers have posted the first-ever discount on Apple's newly announced M5 Max Mac Studio, even before units begin shipping this month. The same roundup includes lingering post-Labor Day pricing on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, a return of the $20-per-unit AirTag 2 deal, $100 off the base 2026 Studio Display, and $150 off the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air.
Apple hardware is heavily discounted as part of Amazon and Best Buy's Labor Day 2026 sale, with under 24 hours remaining. Deals include AirTag 2 at $20, AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, a $150 cut on the M5 MacBook Air, record-low pricing on the new M6 Mac mini ahead of shipping, and Amazon lows on iPhone 17 Pro models.