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AirPods Pro 3 are on sale at Amazon for $189.99, a 24% discount off the $249 list price (with occasional dips to $169 in the past); the earbuds offer strong ANC and seamless integration with Apple devices.
Apple has released a new beta firmware (9A5347a) for AirPods models with the H2 chip, including AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2; developers and public beta testers can opt in via the AirPods settings, ahead of iOS 27’s launch and potential Pro 3–exclusive features at the September event.
Best Buy's 60th Anniversary sale runs this week with strong Apple deals (AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99, AirPods Max 2 for $429, AirPods 4 for $99.99, iPad Air $100 off) and a free $25 Starbucks gift card with MacBook Neo purchases, plus notable markdowns on 16-inch MacBook Pro models and a range of TVs and audio gear.
Apple rolled out iOS 27 public beta 3 along with new firmware for AirPods Pro 3, Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2; an H2 chip is required, with some features exclusive to AirPods Pro 3, available to public beta testers via beta.apple.com.
Best Buy is discounting Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 to $189.99 ($60 off), with Amazon and Walmart matching the price—their best price since Prime Day in late June and just $20 above the all-time low. The AirPods Pro 3 feature a redesigned fit, improved noise cancellation, stronger bass, and a built-in heart-rate sensor, and they remain a top pick for iPhone users due to seamless Apple-device syncing and Fitness app compatibility.
AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $189.99 at Amazon, about $60 off the $249 list price (roughly 25%), delivering one of the year’s best AirPods deals. The piece also notes rumors of a future AirPods model with cameras that could be pricier, and highlights ongoing Apple shopping events and discounts across retailers.
Best Buy’s Back-to-School sale runs through the week with discounts on Apple devices and more, including AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99, up to $500 off select MacBook Pro models (M5 Pro/Max, 2TB), AirPods 4 at $99.99, and various TVs, monitors, and Beats accessories.
Amazon today discounts multiple AirPods models: AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 (down from $249), AirPods Max 2 for $449 (down from $549 with free shipping and an estimated Aug 7 delivery for Prime), and AirPods 4 starting at $99 (down from $129) with AirPods 4 with ANC at $144.99 (down from $179). These are strong second-best prices compared with Prime Day, and MacRumors notes affiliate links in their coverage.
Even after Prime Day's end, Lifehacker highlights a curated slate of deals worth chasing: AirPods Pro 3 around $199, Beats Solo 4 roughly $100, Bose QuietComfort Ultra about $269, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra around $1,139, Google Pixel 10a about $399, and Apple Watch Series 11 roughly $279–$329, plus LG’s 65-inch OLED TV around $1,299. Retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target are running Prime Day–style sales as well, making this a good time to snag popular tech.
Amazon cuts the AirPods Pro 3 price to a new all‑time low of $169 ahead of Prime Day; the 2025 model offers upgraded active noise cancellation, improved sound, a redesigned fit, Live Translation, and heart-rate sensing.
New tests show AirPods Pro 3 track heart rate with surprising accuracy—averaging around 1.67% error against a Polar chest strap—nearly matching many smartwatches, but the Apple Watch Series 11 still offers the best precision; earbuds are becoming a credible secondary health tracker and hint at a future where wearables beyond the wrist lead heart-rate data collection.
Best Buy drops the AirPods Pro 3 to $179.99 (from $249), a rare sale on a relatively new Apple earbuds praised for noise cancellation and Apple‑only features like spatial audio and Siri access; the piece also notes their potential as affordable hearing‑aid‑style support, alongside other deals like the Sony WF-1000XM5 and Shokz OpenFit 2.
Apple released firmware updates for the AirPods Pro 3 (8B41) and AirPods Pro 2 (8B39), and Beats Studio Buds (1B211); the updates are described as bug fixes and performance improvements. To install, keep the AirPods in their charging case near a powered iPhone/iPad/Mac with Wi‑Fi, close the case, and wait about 30 minutes before checking the version and repeating if needed.
Apple released firmware 8B41 for AirPods Pro 3 and Pro 2, widening access beyond beta with bug fixes and no new features announced; to install, update your iPhone/iPad/mac to the latest OS, ensure Bluetooth is on, keep the charging case charged and connected, place AirPods in the case with the lid closed for about 30 minutes, then reopen to verify the update. Release notes are expected to be posted soon.
AirPods Pro 3 have dropped to $179 shipped at Amazon, the best price ever and a new all-time low ahead of Father’s Day and Prime Day. Apple also announced iOS 27 features for AirPods, including a customizable EQ and expanded GymKit data syncing, which devraient enhance sound and fitness integration.