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A sprawling 4th of July deals roundup covers Apple gear (M5 iPad Pro up to $350 off, M4 iPad Air, AirPods 4 around 25% off, AirTag 2 at all-time lows) plus price cuts on LG OLED TVs, e-bikes, power stations, home goods and more across electronics and accessories.
Prime Day discounts remain on Amazon through the weekend, with record-low prices on select Apple products: MacBook Pro M5 Pro/M5 Max models (various configurations and prices), AirPods 4 at $99, AirPods Pro 3 at $199, AirTag 2 priced at $24 for a 1-pack or $89 for a 4-pack, and all-time-low prices on Apple Watch Series 11. MacRumors notes these deals (affiliate links may apply) and also points readers to its Apple Deals roundup for more bargains and a deals newsletter signup.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 brings time‑sensitive discounts on Apple gear with all-time lows on AirPods products (AirPods Max 2 at $399, AirPods 4 at $99, AirPods Pro 3 at $189.99), AirTag 2 from $24 (1‑pack) and $89 (4‑pack), Apple Watch Ultra 3 at $649, Apple Watch Series 11 and SE 3 at post‑discount prices, and notable reductions on MacBook Air, iPad Air, and iPad models. Deals are moving quickly and require an Amazon Prime membership; MacRumors will continue updating with the latest bargains.
Apple’s second-generation AirTag four-pack is discounted to $90 on Prime Day at Amazon and Best Buy (about $22.50 per tag), the first major price cut since launch; Costco is also offering a five-pack for $99.99 to members.
AirTags can help you find belongings but may be used to track people without consent. To detect unwanted trackers, enable unknown-tracker alerts (AirTags use iOS 14.5+ alerts; other Bluetooth trackers use iOS 17.5+). Ensure Location Services, Find My iPhone, Bluetooth, and Notifications are on. When an alert appears, use Find My to locate the tag, play a sound, or Find Nearby; if you find an unknown AirTag, tap the notification for owner info and disable it by removing the battery. If you’re concerned about safety, follow a safety plan and contact local law enforcement or the National Domestic Violence Hotline for help.
Apple’s first-gen AirTag remains a precise find-my tracker thanks to the Find My network and UWB; with Presidents Day discounts, a four-pack runs about $64 and a single tag around $17, making it a solid value for iPhone users, though it lacks the second-gen’s upgraded features and louder speaker.
Apple's Presidents' Day sale drops the Apple Watch Series 11 to $299 (a $100 discount), with additional discounts on AirPods, AirTags, the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, Crossbody Strap, Magic Mouse, and the iPad mini; Engadget aggregates the best Apple gear deals for the weekend, highlighting the Series 11's battery life and health features like hypertension alerts and Sleep Score.
Amazon is offering a 4-pack of first-generation Apple AirTags for $64.99 (about $16 per tag), a 35% discount from the $99 list price. The deal highlights 1st-gen AirTags with a built-in speaker and location tracking, and they can be shared with up to five people, with the newer model offering some improved features.
Two overlooked AirTag tips: enable a Find Items shortcut on Apple Watch (Series 9+/Ultra 2/3) for instant precision finding without pulling out your iPhone, and use a quick battery-dormant trick by removing and loosely reinserting the battery to save power on backup trackers; practical upgrades with minor setup glitches.
Apple's second-gen AirTag keeps the familiar look but improves findability: upgraded Bluetooth and a second-gen Ultra Wideband chip extend Precision Finding range to well over twice that of the original, plus a louder, higher-pitched chime; it supports Precision Finding on certain Apple Watch models with a setup tweak in the Control Center; the white shell now uses 85% recycled plastic; pricing is $29 for a single tag or $99 for a four-pack, and existing AirTag accessories remain compatible—upgrade mainly benefits users who rely on Find My for important items or watch-based locating.
Apple launches the second-generation AirTag with minor improvements and a new Creator Studio subscription, while Tim Cook faces public backlash over a White House visit that sparked boycott chatter and questions about consumer goodwill and ownership as Apple leans into subscription-based features.
Apple’s second-generation AirTag adds longer Precision Finding range (up to 50% farther) with support on iPhone and Apple Watch Series 9+ / Ultra 2, a louder speaker, and an upgraded Ultra Wideband chip, plus several internal tweaks (thinner PCB, revised battery connectors) and a redesigned box, while keeping the same exterior design and Find My compatibility. The first-generation AirTag remains a solid lower-cost option for basic Find My use. For most buyers, upgrading makes sense mainly if you rely on precise locating or watch-assisted searches; otherwise, the newer model offers the most complete feature set going forward.
Apple’s second-generation AirTag largely preserves the look of the first but adds a faster Ultra Wideband chip for 1.5x better detection and Precision Finding, now usable with Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2 after a watchOS update. It also offers a longer Bluetooth range and a louder, clearer chime. Pricing stays $29 per tag or $99 for a four-pack, with first-gen units widely discounted in the market; Gen 2 can be distinguished by all-caps edge text and markings like FIND MY, NFC, and IP67.
Apple released the third public betas of iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and watchOS 26.3 to public testers after the developer beta, adding support for the second-generation AirTag (including Precision Finding on Apple Watch), a device-to-Android transfer tool during iPhone setup, and EU wearables changes; public release is expected later in January, with beta enrollment available via Apple’s beta site.
Apple kicks off 2026 by unveiling two hardware items: a second-generation AirTag with longer tracking range and a louder speaker, and the Black Unity braided Solo Loop for the Apple Watch. Both are available to order now in dozens of countries and will arrive in Apple Stores later this week, with Apple signaling around 20 more product launches expected this year.