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Last updated: October 4, 2026, 6:01 AM ET
Prime Big Deal Days
Amazon's fall Prime Day is already reshaping the wearable market, with the Air Pods Pro 3 dropping to $89.99, a steep discount ahead of the October 6 kickoff. The event's first wave is delivering Apple Watch prices as low as $199, bringing the popular model back into budget territory for first-time buyers.
Tablet and Laptop Savings
Apple Insider reports the iPad mini 7 is seeing a $100 price slash, a limited-time cut that targets the compact 8.3-inch slate's mid-range competitiveness. Early October Prime Day offers are expanding beyond Apple hardware, with Mac systems, Jackery, and Ugreen gear included in bundles saving up to $600.