{
  "id": 12450219,
  "title": "Save on MacBooks, iPads and Apple Watches during October Prime Day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/save-on-macbooks-ipads-and-apple-watches-during-october-prime-day",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1005662/apple-ipad-macbook-airpod-prime-day-deal-sale"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon's October Big Deal Days have begun, offering a variety of Apple products and accessories at discounted prices, lasting until the following night. Some deals are exclusively for Prime members, but other retailers are matching or even beating Amazon's prices, which means there are plenty of opportunities to save money.\n\nAmong the discounted Apple products are MacBook Air laptops. The latest models feature Apple's new M5 chip, offering increased performance and double the base storage compared to previous versions. They also support faster wireless standards like Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6. Amazon and Best Buy both have the 13-inch MacBook Air (M5, 2026) in stock for $1299, while Best Buy provides a deal of $1099 for the same model.\n\nIn the iPad lineup, the seventh-generation iPad Mini comes equipped with Apple's A17 Pro chip and supports Apple Intelligence. It is also compatible with the Apple Pencil Pro and offers faster Wi-Fi and USB-C speeds. This model can be purchased for $599 at Amazon (128GB, Wi-Fi) or $699 at Amazon (256GB, Wi-Fi). Additionally, Belkin offers a MagSafe 15W 2-in-1 wireless charging dock, which can charge iPhones and Pixel devices at a reasonable speed. It also supports AirPods, the Apple Watch, and other Qi-ready accessories, available for $59.99 at Amazon.\n\nThe Apple Watch SE 3 is another discounted product, featuring an always-on display, wrist-temperature sensor, a more powerful processor, and fast charging. It can be bought for $199 at Amazon, a significant discount from its original price. Lastly, the AirPods Pro 3 boast a new design that enhances their fit, improved noise cancellation, better bass, and accurate heart rate sensors. These can be purchased for $179 at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.",
  "summary": "Amazon’s October Big Deal Days are underway (lasting through tomorrow night), and we spotted a ton of Apple products and accessories in the sale, ranging from laptops and headphones to desktops and more. Some of the deals are only for Prime members, but other retailers are often matching or beating Amazon’s prices, and we’ll continue […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "These Prime Day headphones deals are actually worth looking at",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/these-prime-day-headphones-deals-are-actually-worth-looking-at",
        "published": "2026-10-06T15:21:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Our favorite headphones and earbuds are cheaper during October Prime Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/our-favorite-headphones-and-earbuds-are-cheaper-during-october-prime",
        "published": "2026-10-06T16:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}