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Memorial Day sales are live with Apple gear at deep discounts, including all-time lows on the M5 MacBook Air and a price drop on AirPods Pro 3 to $199, plus bargains on AirPods 4, AirPods Max, iPad models, Apple Watch Series 11, and a wide range of accessories and peripherals across retailers.
Bloomberg reports a forthcoming Apple Card promo could give new U.S. sign-ups $249 Daily Cash back on AirPods Pro 3, effectively making the $249 earbuds free; the offer hasn’t been officially announced yet.
Amazon trims the price of Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 to $200 (from $249) during a Spring Sale, highlighting upgraded real-time noise cancellation, up to 10 hours of listening per charge, USB‑C charging, a MagSafe-compatible case with Find My sound, a refined fit, and new smart features like heart-rate sensing and live translation.
AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $199.99 (about $50 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, nearly matching their all-time low price. The Verge highlights the earbuds’ upgraded fit, best-in-class ANC, IP57 sweat resistance, and a built-in heart-rate sensor, plus the H2 chip enabling real-time translation and strong Apple-device integration.
PCMag highlights early Amazon Big Spring Sale discounts on Apple devices, including AirPods Pro 3, iPad Pro, Apple Watch models, and the MacBook Pro, with Editors’ Choice picks and limited-time savings that make now a strong opportunity to upgrade Apple gear.
Spigen expanded its Classic LS lineup with a $25 AirPods Pro 3 Case modeled after the original Macintosh mouse, featuring a dual-material build, a mouse-button lock to keep the case closed, a built-in lanyard, wireless charging compatibility, and a USB-C cutout with an LED that shines through the mouse cover for a retro look. The company also introduced the Classic LS MagFit Card Holder (MagSafe-compatible, holds up to three cards) inspired by the Macintosh 128K, with more Mac-style cases for the iPhone 17 Pro series teased.
Both sets deliver impressive sound and strong ANC at $249, but they flip where they shine: Buds 4 Pro emphasize design, comfort, and high-end Samsung codecs (SSC) with excellent sound, while AirPods Pro 3 add health tracking and slightly longer earbud battery life (~8 hours vs ~6 hours) and a case totaling about 24–26 hours; overall a near tie best decided by ecosystem preference.
Apple said AirPods Pro 3 demand was strong enough to catch the company off guard and left supply constrained in Q4 2025, with Tim Cook noting YoY growth would have been higher absent the constraints; despite the new earbuds, Apple’s Wearables, Home, and Accessories revenue fell about 2% YoY, though supply delays have now eased as AirPods Pro 3 shipments are more readily available.
Best Buy is selling the AirPods Pro 3 for $199.99 today, matching their all-time low, thanks to a $50 discount. Verge Deals also highlights discounts on Super Mario Bros. for $46.99 at Woot, a refurbished Amazon Smart Thermostat for $39.99, and the Anker Nano II 30W charger for $9.99.
Apple released a new firmware update (8B34) for AirPods Pro 3, replacing 8B30 and promising bug fixes and other improvements; no other AirPods models were updated. To install, ensure your iPhone/iPad/mac is on the latest OS, Bluetooth is enabled, AirPods are connected, the charging case is powered and in range, and keep the case lid closed for about 30 minutes before reconnecting and checking the version. AirPods Pro 3 originally launched in September with enhanced ANC, improved sound, longer battery life, and health tracking features.
Rumors suggest a higher-end version of the AirPods Pro 3 is coming with infrared cameras to enhance AI capabilities, enabling features like understanding the outside world and supporting hand gestures, while the current model continues to improve audio and noise cancellation. The new model is expected to be priced higher and may support both camera and button features.
The AirPods Pro 3 introduce a new heart rate monitoring feature that allows users to track their heart rate directly through the earbuds, with data integrated into the Apple Health app and compatible with Apple Fitness+. To ensure accurate readings, users should enable the feature in settings, maintain proper fit, keep their health data updated, and regularly clean their AirPods. The device uses both AirPods and Apple Watch to monitor heart rate, selecting the most reliable source at any moment.
The AirPods Pro 3, released in September, offer significant improvements over previous models, including better sound quality, enhanced active noise cancellation, a new heart rate sensor, longer battery life, and a range of new features like live translation and improved Find My capabilities, making them arguably the best earbuds on the market for iPhone users.
The article provides ten tips to optimize and customize the AirPods Pro 3, including pairing, notifications, ear tips, stem controls, health features, battery management, translation, sleep sensing, and beta firmware, to enhance user experience and functionality.
After three months of use, the AirPods Pro 3 are praised for their improved noise cancellation and battery life, but criticized for less neutral sound profile and uncomfortable fit for some users, making potential buyers consider alternative options.