{
  "id": 14974353,
  "title": "Apple Pre-Orders Kick Off With First Discounts on HomeView and Apple TV 4K",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/apple-pre-orders-kick-off-with-first-discounts-on-homeview-and-apple",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-16T14:13:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/16/apple-pre-orders-first-discounts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pre-orders are now available for Apple's newest devices, the HomeView, Apple TV 4K, and iPhone Duo, with Amazon offering initial discounts on these items. MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon, earning a small commission when you purchase through our links.\n\nAmazon is currently providing a $9 discount on the HomeView, bringing its price to $289.99, and a $9 discount on the Apple TV 4K, also priced at $289.99. Additionally, AT&T is offering up to $1,200 off the iPhone Duo through trade-in credit.\n\nApple is also running sale promotions on its Mac mini and Mac Studio. The M5 Max Mac Studio with 36GB RAM and a 512GB SSD is priced at $2,299.00, down from $2,499.00. For the Mac mini, you can purchase a 16GB RAM/256GB SSD model for $779.99, down from $899.00, and a 16GB RAM/512GB SSD version for $949.99, down from $1,099.00.\n\nThe Apple Watch SE 3 is being discounted by $49, now priced at $199.99 on Amazon. This represents a discount on the 40mm GPS model, matching the Prime Day low observed earlier this month.\n\nLastly, Apple has introduced significant discounts on select MacBook Pro models. For the 14-inch MacBook Pro, there is an $800 discount on the 36GB/2TB model, priced at $3,299.00, and a $600 discount on the 14-inch M5 Pro, reduced to $2,399.00. For the 16-inch MacBook Pro, an $800 discount applies to the 36GB/2TB model, priced at $3,299.00, with other entry-level options also on sale.",
  "summary": "Pre-orders are now live on Apple's newest devices, including the HomeView and Apple TV 4K, and Amazon has the first-ever discounts on these devices. We're also tracking great deals on MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and Apple Watch SE 3 in this week's best Apple deals. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which…",
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  "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."
}