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Early Black Friday Apple deals go live with AirTag 2, Watch Ultra 4, MacBooks discounted

Week 1 doorbusters include AirTag 2 at $17.50 each, Apple Watch Ultra 4 nearly $100 off, and M5 MacBook Air at $200 off.

newest coverage 12d agosummary written 11d ago15 pieces7 likes & upvotes NewswiresMastodon

What to know

  • Week 1 early Black Friday doorbuster deals are now live across Amazon and Best Buy, with launch starting October 30, 2026.
  • Headline discounts include AirTag 2 at all-time low of $17.50 per unit (in 4-packs), Apple Watch Ultra 4 at nearly $100 off, and M5 MacBook Air at $200 off.
  • Pre-order pricing is available on new M6 models (Mac mini, MacBook Pro, iMac) and Apple's HomeView smart display ahead of its November 13 launch.
  • Multiple retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Mashable are covering the same deals, indicating widespread availability of the promotions.

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Early Black Friday Apple deals go live with AirTag 2, Watch Ultra 4, MacBooks discounted
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    The Verge confirms Apple Watch Ultra 4 availability across multiple colors

    The Verge notes the Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available in multiple colors at the $699.99 price point and highlights the watch's tracking features and battery life as selling points.

    “The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is the company's most capable smartwatch. Whether you intend to put its many tracking features to the test, or you simply want the longest battery life of any Apple Watch, it's currently on sale for $699.99 ($100 off) in multiple colors at Amazon, matching its all-time low price.”
    — The Verge, Tech news outlet · source
    1. 2 outlets The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is $100 off, matching its best price to date

      first by The Verge, 12d ago · also 9to5Mac

      2 more headlines
  2. 4

    Additional Mac deals expand product coverage

    9to5Mac reports further discounts on M6 Mac mini models at up to $150 off, M5 MacBook Air starting at $1,099, and various Apple charger deals as Black Friday month continues.

    1. 1 outlet Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 4 nearly $100 off, AirTag 2 $17.50 each, M6 Mac mini $150 off, Apple chargers, more

      first by 9to5Mac, 12d ago

  3. 3

    Apple Watch Ultra 4 discount confirmed at Amazon

    Mashable reports the Apple Watch Ultra 4 matching its all-time low price of $699.99, a $100 discount from the $799 list price.

    1. 1 outlet first by Mashable, 12d ago · read ↗

  4. 2

    Deal availability confirmed across multiple retailers

    9to5Mac and other outlets confirm the breadth of week 1 doorbusters, including M6 Mac mini at $150 off, M5 MacBook Air at $200 off, and HomeView smart display pre-orders. The deals span Apple TV 4K, iPad mini, and various Mac configurations.

    “The early Black Friday Doorbusters have officially arrived for week 1 of the biggest deal season of the year.”
    — 9to5Mac, Tech news outlet · source
    1. 1 outlet Early Black Friday Apple deals now live9to5Mac

      first by Mastodon, 13d ago

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    Week 1 Black Friday doorbusters officially begin

    Amazon and Best Buy launch early Black Friday deals, with AirTag 2 returning to all-time low pricing of $17.50 each in 4-packs, $50 off AirPods Pro 3, and nearly $100 off Apple Watch Ultra 4. Pre-orders also go live for OLED iPad mini, M6 MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, and MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display.

    “Amazon is now offering the 4-pack of Apple's AirTag 2 down at $69.99 shipped. Regularly $99, this is nearly 30% off to deliver each AirTag 2 at just shy of $17.50 each.”
    — 9to5Mac, Tech news outlet · source
    1. 1 outlet Weekend Apple deals: Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirTag 2, MacBooks, AirPods, more

      first by 9to5Mac, 13d ago

    2. 1 outlet first by 9to5Mac, 15d ago · read ↗