{
  "id": 12139602,
  "title": "Rare Apple deal: The iPad mini is $100 off at Amazon ahead of Prime Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/rare-apple-deal-the-ipad-mini-is-100-off-at-amazon-ahead-of-prime-day",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T11:20:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/oct-5-early-prime-day-apple-ipad-mini-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon is offering a discount on the iPad mini ahead of Prime Day, with the A17 Pro model in WiFi, 128GB configuration currently priced at $499, a $100 reduction from its regular price of $599. This deal is available for a limited time, presenting a valuable opportunity for those interested in purchasing the device. The iPad mini boasts a compact 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, an A17 Pro chip for swift performance and graphics, and a long-lasting battery. In addition to the price reduction, purchasers can also enjoy three months of Apple Arcade, Fitness+, and News+ at no extra cost.",
  "summary": "As of Oct. 5, the iPad mini (A17 Pro, WiFi, 128GB) is discounted to $499 at Amazon, 17% off its list price of $599.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Apple AirPods 4 are now just $74 for Prime Day, but were still waiting for Amazon to match Walmart",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/apple-airpods-4-are-now-just-74-for-prime-day-but-were-still-waiting",
        "published": "2026-10-05T13:11:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Sony WH-1000XM6 falls to $378 ahead of Prime Day sale",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/sony-wh-1000xm6-falls-to-378-ahead-of-prime-day-sale",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:24:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "HP Laptop down $250 from $589 — Walmart beats Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/hp-laptop-down-250-from-589-walmart-beats-amazon-for-prime-big-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-05T14:33:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}