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Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3 $179, MacBook Air $200 off, AirTag 2, Prime Day HomeKit discounts, more

Update 10/4: Amazon just dropped AirPods Pro 3 down to $179, delivering one of the lowest prices ever. Amazon is also now delivering almost all M5 MacBook Air models at $200 off the list price. You’ll find the very first cash discounts a wide range of Apple’s brand new TechWoven, Silicone, and Clear cases for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max from $41.50 . We’re also tracking the first discount on the…

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Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3 $179, MacBook Air $200 off, AirTag 2, Prime Day HomeKit discounts, more

Apple is offering weekend deals on various products, including AirPods Pro 3 priced at $179, a $200 discount on select MacBook Air models, and AirTag 2. Additionally, Amazon has reduced the price of AirPods Pro 3 to $179, making it one of the lowest prices ever seen. The newly released TechWoven, Silicone, and Clear cases for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are now available for a cash discount, starting at $41.50.

The latest refresh of Apple's Magic Keyboard is also on sale, priced at $79.99 with shipping included. Best Buy is offering Powerbeats Pro 2 at their all-time low of $179.99. As Prime Day approaches, notable discounts are already available for Apple products, such as a $500 price reduction on the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro. Furthermore, there are discounted Beats 360 headphones with 80% off the Cushion Kits, as well as Amazon's low pricing on AirTag 2.

Other notable discounts include all-time lows for various HomeKit smart home brands like ecobee, and a selection of Eve smart plugs, outlets, and switches. Additionally, there are all-time low prices on various Belkin 25W MagSafe charging stations. Don't forget to check out the popular Twelve South Airfly Drive wireless CarPlay adapter, now priced at $40.

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