AirPods 5 Pre-Orders Go Live, While Older Models Reach Up to $100 Off This Weekend

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1. 11h ago

   Amazon offers pre-order discounts on AirPods 5 ahead of Friday launch

   Amazon has listed the new AirPods 5 with Active Noise Cancellation for $124.99 or $125, marking the first pre-order discount for the device. The AirPods 5 launch this Friday and feature an open-ear design without eartips. A higher-end version including a Wireless Charging Case is priced at $149 and introduces swipe volume controls. These releases coincide with Labor Day weekend sales on older Apple hardware, including the MacBook Air and Apple Watch Series 12.

   Why it matters

   Apple unveiled the AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Apple Watch Ultra 4 last week. The new earbuds aim to provide better noise cancellation for users who avoid in-ear tips.

   What is confirmed

   • AirPods 5 pre-orders are available at Amazon for $124.99 or $125.
   • The AirPods 5 will officially launch this Friday.
   • Apple recently unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4.
   • The AirPods 5 feature an open-ear design.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The $149 AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case includes swipe volume controls.
   • The M5 MacBook Air is discounted by $150.

   What to watch next

   • Official retail launch on Friday
   • Full performance reviews of the ANC in open-ear design
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. 9to5mac.com — Deals: AirPods 5 $125, M5 MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Watch Series 12, 25W MagSafe car mount, more
   2. www.macrumors.com — AirPods 5 Sees Initial Pre-Order Deal Ahead of Launch This Friday
   3. www.macrumors.com — AirPods 5 Hands-On: Better Noise Cancellation, Lower Price
   4. www.theverge.com — The premium AirPods 5 are the best open-ear earbuds Apple has made
   5. 9to5mac.com — New Apple gear gets pre-release discounts, including AirPods 5 for $125 and more
   6. mashable.com — AirPods 5 review: Are these really open earbuds?
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2. 1d ago

   AirPods 5 Pre-Orders Begin Amid Wide Apple Product Discounts

   Apple has opened pre-orders for the AirPods 5, which CNET reports offer improved sound and noise cancellation for users who prefer a design without eartips. Simultaneously, several retailers are discounting older Apple hardware for the Labor Day weekend. These sales include price cuts of up to $100 on older AirPods models and a 20% discount on AirPods Pro 3 at Amazon. Other discounted items include the Apple Watch Series 12, AirTag 2, Studio Display, and MacBook.

   Why it matters

   The timing of these discounts aligns with the Labor Day holiday weekend. Apple often reduces prices on previous generation hardware when launching new iterations to clear inventory.

   What is confirmed

   • AirPods 5 pre-orders have started.
   • Older AirPods models are discounted by up to $100 this weekend.
   • Apple devices are on sale before the end of Labor Day.

   Still unconfirmed

   • AirPods Pro 3 are 20% off at Amazon.
   • AirPods 5 feature better sound and noise cancellation.
   • Discounts apply to Apple Watch Series 12, AirTag 2, Studio Display, and MacBook.

   What to watch next

   • Official pricing for AirPods 5
   • Retailer price adjustments after Labor Day weekend
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. MacRumors — AirPods 5 Pre-Orders Go Live, While Older Models Reach Up to $100 Off This Weekend
   2. CNN — Forget the new iPhone. Last year’s Apple products are still great and just went on sale | CNN Underscored
   3. Lifehacker — The Best Deals on Apple Devices on Sale Before Labor Day Ends
   4. 9to5Mac — Weekend Apple deals: AirPods 5, Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 12, AirTag 2, Studio Display, MacBook, more
   5. Prevention — Apple AirPods Pro 3 Are 20% Off at Amazon Right Now—Plus More Apple Deals to Shop
   6. www.cnet.com — Apple AirPods 5 Review: A Better Upgrade Than I Expected
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