{
  "id": 7818357,
  "title": "Our favorite budget-friendly iPad just got even cheaper",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/our-favorite-budget-friendly-ipad-just-got-even-cheaper",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-16T15:13:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/sept-16-apple-ipad-deal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 11-inch Apple iPad with A16 chip and 128 GB storage is now available at a discounted price of $399.99 on Amazon, a reduction of $49.01 from its previous price of $449, marking an 11% discount. This budget-friendly iPad is currently on sale at both Amazon and Walmart, making it an affordable choice for those in need of a reasonably priced tablet.\n\nThough not a significant discount, saving $49 on this iPad is still a great deal compared to the full price. However, if you can wait until October's Prime Day event, the price might drop even lower, potentially reaching as low as $274 - the lowest price it has reached in recent years (around December of the previous year).\n\nDespite being a budget iPad, it still offers all the essential features one might need, such as streaming, casual gaming, reading, and even scrolling in bed. Additionally, it can also function as a makeshift laptop, although you would need to purchase the Magic Keyboard Folio, which is currently on sale for $175.",
  "summary": "As of Sept. 16, you can get the 11-inch Apple iPad (A16, 128 GB, WiFi) for $399.99. That's an 11% discount or a $49 price cut.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}