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Apple hardware price cuts and M6 Mac mini pre-order deals

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2026-09-08 14:01 UTC → 2026-09-10 15:52 UTC · added ~~removed~~

Apple ~~MacBook Neo updates and~~ hardware price cuts and M6 Mac mini pre-order deals

~~In late July 2026, Apple announced~~ Following the ~~second-generation MacBook Neo, slated for an early 2027 launch. The Neo 2 will feature a binned A19 Pro processor, increased unified memory~~ conclusion of 12 GB, and new color options including Rose, Citrus, and Indigo. Pricing is projected in the high-single-digit-hundreds. Following component shortages that drove a June price hike, Apple began reducing prices for refurbished Neo laptops and other hardware. By mid-August, major retailers like official Labor Day sales, Amazon ~~and Best Buy continued aggressive discounting~~ has maintained several discounts on ~~audio and tracking gear. In the United States, AirPods Max 2 dropped to approximately $429, while~~ Apple hardware. AirPods Pro 3 ~~reached lows of $189.99. The~~ remain available for $199, reflecting a $50 reduction from the $249 list price. Other Apple ~~Certified Refurbished Store offered savings of up to $540~~ reductions include a $150 discount on the 15-inch M5 MacBook ~~Air~~ Air. Newer and ~~M5 Pro MacBook Pro models. Regional sales expanded in late August. In Taiwan, a Taoyuan retailer held~~ upcoming hardware is also seeing price adjustments. Amazon is offering a ~~promotion through August 20 featuring AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 3. In Japan, Amazon’s ‘Kurashi Ouen Natsumatsuri Sale’ provided discounts~~ $600 discount on the 14-inch M5 ~~MacBook Air models,~~ Max MacBook Pro ~~models, and the Apple Studio Display. By early September 2026, Labor Day sales~~ in Space Black (36GB memory, 2TB SSD), bringing the ~~U.S. continued~~ price to ~~drive reductions. B&H offered the USB-C AirPods Max in Midnight~~ $3,499. Additionally, pre-order discounts have emerged for ~~$449, noting that “supply is limited”~~ upcoming M6 Mac mini models, with prices ranging from $880 for ~~the $100 discount. Amazon reduced the AirPods Pro 3 to $199,~~ a ~~$50 reduction from the standard list price. Additionally, M4 iPad Air models saw significant cuts. During the Labor Day period, Amazon reached an all-time low price~~ 16GB/256GB configuration to $1,270 for ~~the 2026 Apple Studio Display XDR, offering~~ a ~~$329 discount~~ 24GB/512GB model. The Mac mini M5 Pro with 24GB/512GB is also discounted to ~~bring~~ $1,669. In the broader audio category, various Bluetooth speakers have seen price ~~to $2,969. Following the conclusion of official Labor Day sales, Amazon has maintained several discounts. AirPods Pro 3 remain available for $199, reflecting a $50 reduction from~~ reductions, including the ~~$249 list price.~~ Anker Soundcore 2, JBL Go 5, Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4, and Bose SoundLink models.

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