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Retailers including Amazon and Apple's refurbished store are running discounts across several Apple and Beats products, including AirPods Pro 3 at over 20% off, Apple Watch Ultra 4 models near $100 off, M5 MacBook Air up to $200 off, and the M5 Max Mac Studio at a $200 discount. Beats 360 headphones and a Beats USB-C cable are also at their lowest prices tracked so far.
Beats is ending its launch discount on replacement cushion sets for the Beats 360 headphones today. Performance Knit cushions, available in six colors, and UltraPlush cushions, available in two colors, have both been priced at $9.99 instead of their normal $50 since the headphones launched about six weeks ago. The Beats 360 headphones themselves remain available separately for $349.99.
Amazon is selling AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99, about $50 off list price, while Woot offers AirPods 4 with ANC for $99, a 45% cut from their original $179 price. Other deals include the 24GB M5 MacBook Air at $200 off, a record-low price on a single AirTag 2, and the first cash discount on Beats 360 headphones, alongside accessory deals on Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter and Apple Pencil USB-C.
Beats and The Pokémon Company have released a special-edition Beats Pill speaker featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, a two-tone yellow-and-gray design, chrome lightning bolt accents, and a double-sided rubber charm showing the Beats logo and a Poké Ball. The reviewer, who tested the speaker for several days, says the packaging and design details make it feel like a collectible alongside its function as a Bluetooth speaker.
Beats and The Pokémon Company have launched a special-edition Beats Pill speaker featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu graphics, along with bespoke charms including a Poké Ball and lightning bolts. The speaker retains the same specs as the standard 2024 Beats Pill, including USB-C and 24-hour battery life, but adds unique packaging. It goes on sale October 15 for $149.99 through Apple, Target, Argos, and Douyin depending on region.
Beats by Dre confirmed a special-edition Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu artwork, priced at $149.99 and launching Thursday at Target and Apple.com. The bundle includes the speaker, a removable lanyard with charm, and Beats x Pokémon stickers.
Beats by Dre posted a short teaser video showing yellow and purple electrical charges over a Beats Pill speaker, ending with the Poke Ball logo beside the Beats 'b' logo, signaling a Pokemon collaboration. The company gave no release date or pricing, but the tease follows an unconfirmed photo of a yellow Pikachu-themed Beats Pill speaker spotted in a Target cart last week.
Beats by Dre posted a teaser showing a silhouette of a Pill Bluetooth speaker accented with yellow lightning bolts, captioned 'Time to catch something new,' confirming a Pokémon collaboration. No release date or pricing for the themed version was announced, though the standard Beats Pill currently sells for $150.
Beats by Dre posted a short teaser video confirming an upcoming collaboration with Pokémon on its Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker. The clip shows a Pill speaker with illuminated design elements, following earlier social media sightings of a Pikachu-branded version at Target. The standard Beats Pill retails for $149.99, often discounted to $129.
Amazon's fall Prime Day sale is concluding at midnight PT, featuring significant discounts on Apple products including AirPods, Mac minis, MacBooks, and Apple Watches. Notable offers include AirPods Pro 3 at $179 and the M6 Mac mini at $150 off, alongside deals on accessories and other electronics. The sale also includes discounts on Beats headphones and Roborock robotic cleaners.
A weekend Apple deals roundup lists AirPods Pro 3 at $179 (down from $249), a $200 discount on the M5 MacBook Air, and a $500 price cut on a 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro. The roundup also covers AirTag 2 pricing on Amazon, Apple Watch Ultra 3 clearance, and early fall Prime Day discounts on HomeKit brands like ecobee and Eve, plus chargers from Anker, UGREEN, Baseus and Belkin.
Amazon is offering early discounts on several of Apple's newest products as part of its fall Prime Day sale, including AirPods 5, Beats 360 ANC headphones, the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and the M6-powered Mac mini and Mac Studio. Notably, today marks the last day for an 80% discount on the Beats 360 Cushion Kit, dropping it to $10 from $50.