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Amazon has launched early discounts for its October 6-7 Prime Big Deal Days, offering record-low prices on Apple products. Key deals include the AirPods Pro 3 at $179, M5 MacBook Airs with $200 off, and iPad Minis at $499. These markdowns are time-sensitive and require an Amazon Prime membership.
Apple is preparing to release iPadOS 27.2 later this month, introducing two key updates: a contextual Siri popup for text selection and user profiles in the Apple TV app. The update follows the September launch of iPadOS 27 and builds on recent beta testing phases.
Apple updated its U.S. trade-in estimates: iPhone values fall across the board (with notable cuts like iPhone 16 Pro Max down to $610) while Mac and iPad values rise (MacBook Pro up to $1,315; iPad Pro up to $905; iPad mini to $320; iPad to $280). The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo predecessors appear on the list for the first time, and the iPhone Air trades in at $585—matching the iPhone 17 despite its higher launch price. A new granular condition-grading system is now in effect, limiting how cosmetic damage affects offers, though final quotes still depend on device condition and eligibility. Apple Watch values also shift.
In a conversation with MKBHD, Craig Federighi says the iPhone Duo is designed to sit alongside the iPad rather than simply stretching a device, highlighting natural usage patterns between iPad and Mac and noting a possible overlap with the iPad mini, with Apple stressing a purpose-built experience from the start.
Apple's iPhone Duo delivers an elegant splitscreen multitasking experience—letting you run two apps side-by-side with a visible home screen, even supporting video-in-splitscreen and saving app pairs—while criticizing iPadOS for its all-or-nothing multitasking approach, which makes iPad use feel convoluted (even on the iPad mini). The piece urges Apple to bring Duo's simpler multitasking philosophy to the iPad, though it remains excited about the foldable iPhone's software design.
Bloomberg-sourced rumors suggest Apple will unveil 7+ new products in October, including a redesigned high-end MacBook Pro/Ultra with touchscreen and OLED, an M6 MacBook Pro, and an M6 iMac, along with major Apple Home upgrades powered by Siri AI. The lineup reportedly includes an iPad mini with OLED and a base iPad, a new Apple TV 4K, and refreshed HomePod variants (HomePod Touch/HomePad, HomePod mini 2, possibly HomePod 3), with release timing varying and some launches potentially slipping into 2027.
Following its Surprise and Shine event, Apple updated its trade-in values: iPhone payouts were lowered across the board (some models down by as much as $120), while trade-ins for iPads and most Macs increased (Mac Pro unchanged). Apple Watch values and Android device trade-ins are mostly lower or unchanged.
A new Omdia roadmap outlines Apple’s planned MacBook Pro/Ultra and iPad models through 2029, with OLED displays across major lines, continued mini-LED MacBooks through 2028, and hints of LTPO/COE tech and an M5 Ultra option; the plan does not mention the budget MacBook Neo.
An Omdia note claims Apple canceled its long‑rumored 16–18 inch foldable iPad/Mac hybrid that was a John Ternus priority, suggesting the project likely won’t launch unless foldable iPhone demand changes Apple’s calculus; past rumors had floated timelines into 2026–2028.
Netbooks emerged around 2007 as cheap, ultra-portable devices for internet access, but by 2013 major makers like Acer and Asus stopped producing them as smartphones and tablets—especially the iPad—captured user demand; netbooks were underpowered (often around 1GB RAM and Atom CPUs), could not compete with modern laptops, and the line between netbooks and notebooks blurred, prompting a pivot to notebooks and tablets.
Apple’s 2026 Back-to-School promotion is live across the UK and 18 other European countries, offering students and educators a free gift card worth up to £120/€120 with the purchase of eligible Mac or iPad models. Turkey gets a different option (a four-pack of AirTags or add-ons) and several items are excluded (MacBook Neo, iPad mini, entry-level iPad, desktop Macs). The promo runs until October 22, 2026.
Apple has extended its 2026 Back-to-School promotion, running now through September 24, with education discounts on eligible Macs and iPads plus a Gift Card worth up to $150 with qualifying purchases; the deal previously ran July 16–August 27 and covers K–12 and higher-education students, faculty, staff, and parents, with additional savings available via Apple’s Amazon store or Certified Refurbished offerings if not eligible.
Apple has raised estimated trade-in values for most US iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches, with the highest offers going to the Watch Ultra 2, Mac Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, and iPad Pro. Values are estimates and can vary by device condition, year, and configuration, and not every device is eligible for credit. The article lists updated values for numerous models and notes that affiliate offers may apply.
Apple has raised trade-in valuations for a broad lineup—iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, plus select Android models from Google, Samsung, and OnePlus—by as much as 30% as pre-orders for the iPhone 18 series approach. Customers can trade in online or at Apple Stores to receive credit toward new devices, with recycling available for ineligible devices. The move aligns with Apple’s strategy to stagger the premium iPhone 18 releases (Ultra, Pro, Pro Max) for holiday-season revenue while leveraging a growing trade-in ecosystem.
Apple updated its U.S. trade-in estimates, raising values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models—with some increases nearing 30% vs. the May update—and added several Android devices to the list; final offers vary by device condition and eligibility.