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Pelican has introduced a new MagSafe-compatible wallet designed for outdoor use, featuring IPX4 water resistance and a secure snap closure. The wallet can hold multiple cards, cash, and a small key, making it suitable for activities like hiking and attending football games, while also serving as a reliable everyday accessory. Its durable construction offers added peace of mind compared to slimmer MagSafe wallets.
Amazon has discounted Apple's AirPods Pro 3 to $179, a $70 cut from the $249 list price, as an early Prime Day deal. The earbuds launched in September 2025 with upgraded noise cancelation, improved sound, Live Translation support for compatible iPhones, and high-definition audio recording for devices with the H2 chip.
OhSnap has released a magnetic, lever-action card wallet that attaches to phones and stacks with its existing Snap Grip Stand. The wallet uses a toolless, compliant-mechanism design that lets users swap in 3, 5, or 7-card cores and interchange front and back plates for options like an ID holder, money clip, elastic band, or slim aluminum covers.
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.
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.
Amazon has cut the price of Belkin's 10,000mAh Qi2 15W Slim Magnetic Power Bank from $74.99 to $59.99, a $15 saving. The pack offers 15W magnetic wireless charging plus 30W wired USB-C charging, and ships with a USB-C to USB-C cable included.
9to5Mac editors shared the iPhone 18 Pro accessories they are personally buying, including Apple's 40W Dynamic Power Adapter, the TechWoven case, Anker's 3-in-1 MagSafe charger, and the FineWoven Wallet with MagSafe. The update notes that several of these items are currently discounted as part of early fall Amazon Prime Day sales.
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.
Boox has begun taking pre-orders for the Picco, a 3.97-inch monochrome e-ink reader with a front light and physical page buttons that magnetically attaches to the back of a smartphone. The $100 device weighs 58g, ships with a 16GB microSD card expandable to 2TB, and runs a stripped-down OS rather than Android. Boox says US shipping starts in October, positioning the Picco as the first entry in a new 'Tiles' product tier below its existing 6- to 7-inch lineup.
With Apple's foldable iPhone Duo expected soon, a roundup recommends accessories including the USB-C Apple Pencil, fast-charging power adapters like Apple's 40W adapter or Anker's 100W brick, and a MagSafe car mount. The report notes iPhone Duo will support Apple Pencil input on both its inner and outer displays via a later software update, and that it can charge to 50 percent in 20 minutes with the right adapter.
Pioneer has entered the MagSafe accessory market with the SDA-SC600, an air vent phone mount featuring Qi2 wireless charging and a built-in cooling fan. The kit includes a metal ring adapter for non-MagSafe iPhones and Android devices, an air vent adapter, and a USB-C cable, plus subtle RGB lighting as a design touch.