{
  "id": 9128388,
  "title": "An October Prime Day Apple deals guide: What to buy on sale now, what to look for later",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/an-october-prime-day-apple-deals-guide-what-to-buy-on-sale-now-what",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-22T10:28:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/best-early-amazon-october-prime-day-apple-deals-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Amazon's upcoming Prime Day sale is a great opportunity to snag some excellent Apple deals. This 48-hour event, which falls during the Black Friday/holiday shopping season, is the perfect time to find discounts on popular Apple devices. While the sale has not yet begun, Amazon is already offering early October Prime Day deals on select gadgets, including AirPods, Apple Watches, iPads, and MacBooks.\n\nThe question arises: should you start shopping for these deals now or wait until Prime Day officially starts on October 6 and 7? The answer depends on the specific product you're interested in. Most Apple deals are expected to get much better during Prime Day, but a few current deals are worth grabbing immediately before they disappear.\n\nOne such deal is the Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm) available for $389.99 on Amazon, down from its usual price of $399. While this discount may not seem substantial, it's unlikely to get any better once Prime Day begins. Other deals worth considering include the AirPods and iPads, which are also currently on sale. Keep an eye on rival retailers like Walmart and Best Buy, as they may offer competitive pricing on these products.",
  "summary": "We've rounded up the best early October Prime Day deals on Apple devices, including the latest Apple Watches, AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "Early October Prime Day TV deals are live: We found rare deals on TCL, LG, Hisense, and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/early-october-prime-day-tv-deals-are-live-we-found-rare-deals-on-tcl",
        "published": "2026-09-22T08:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}