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Will AirPods be on sale for Prime Day? Here’s what we know
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Amazon Prime Day is coming, and with it some of the year’s biggest deals on tech and more. If you’re looking to save some serious cash on big-ticket items, Prime Day is the best time to do it. The Amazon sale for Amazon Prime subscribers is full of price cuts on tech gadgets like the excellent Apple AirPods, which have historically seen discounts every Prime Day since the event’s inception. Prime Day is one of the best benefits you can take advantage of as a Prime member (in addition to Amazon’s Big Spring Sale), since you can save hundreds when it rolls around.
Apple AirPods are some of the most well-loved earbuds you can get. They’re perfect for iOS users, thanks to their seamless pairing ability, but they work for all kinds of listeners with their excellent sound, adjustable earbud tips and iconic design. It helps that they deliver excellent sound and equally fantastic noise cancellation. If you can get a pair at a discount, you should definitely do so.
Will AirPods be on sale for Prime Day this year? Are there other deals for the popular buds that you can shop right now while waiting for Prime Day? We’ve answered these questions and more below. Here’s how Prime Day 2024 might look in terms of affordable AirPods sales.
Will AirPods be on sale for Prime Day 2024?
If this year’s Prime Day is anything like the previous events, you can expect to see various models of Apple AirPods on sale. Most AirPods are typically discounted during the event in addition to other Apple products. Amazon Prime Day AirPods are one of the most ubiquitous sale items, as they’re so high in demand. You’ll want to keep checking back to make sure you’re getting the best price, but there’s no way you won’t see at least one AirPods model on sale for Prime Day 2024.
Were AirPods on sale for Prime Day 2023?
Yes! There were several models of AirPods on sale during Prime Day 2023. Last Prime Day, the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), AirPods (3rd Gen), and even AirPods Max saw different discounts over the course of the sales event. The sales went beyond Amazon as well, with competing retailers offering their own sale prices on the headphones in a bid to keep up with Amazon’s slashed prices. There were a variety of models to choose from, including refurbished options with even lower prices to choose from. AirPods have long been a traditional Prime Day sales item, so if you’re looking forward to another sale, keep your eyes peeled during Prime Day 2024.
Best AirPods deals before Prime Day
Can’t wait for Prime Day to roll around? There are several deals on AirPods that you can shop right now. Take advantage of these sales before Prime Day 2024 rolls around and save money while beating the inevitable rush.
Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation (Refurbished): $162 ($88 off)
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With up to 30 hours of playtime — when you include the juice from their sleek charging case — this edition of Apple’s wireless earbuds offer outstanding battery life compared to the previous model. In fact, they’re an improvement in just about every way.
An improved wireless chipset and enhanced noise cancellation gives you an immersive listening experience, and their attractive shape makes them even more appealing.
This iteration of the AirPods now includes a USB Type-C charging case that also supports wireless charging. Another great feature: the touch controls integrated into the stems.
These AirPods are back up to their usual price at most retailers right now, likely gearing up for Prime Day sales. You can get a pair of Geek Squad Certified Refurbished AirPods Pro (2nd Generation), however, for just $162 right now at Best Buy, and save $88 on their regular price.
Keep in mind that if you see a pair of Prime Day AirPods, it’ll likely be this model with a newly slashed price.
Apple AirPods (2nd generation): $80 ($49 off)
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These aren’t the most recent pair of AirPods to purchase, but the second-generation Apple AirPods are still a popular pick for wireless earbuds. Also, keep in mind that these are not the Pro model. That doesn’t matter too much when they’re up for grabs at an affordable price, though.
For Apple product owners, these are the most seamless earbuds available. They connect effortlessly whenever needed. Though they’re compatible with any Bluetooth audio device, they work best when you pair them with an Apple product like an iPhone, iPad, and others in the Mac ecosystem.
With a wireless charging case providing over 24 hours of playtime, one-touch setup for Apple gadgets and a low-latency wireless connection, it’s easy to understand why these are still very much worth grabbing.
Right now, you can get them for just $80 at a few retailers, which means you save $49 off their usual price ahead of Prime Day.
Apple AirPods (3rd generation): $159 ($10 off)
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If you want a new pair of AirPods but don’t need all the premium features, take a look at the third generation of the standard AirPods, the most recent option of the AirPods line.
These AirPods come loaded with capabilities like spatial audio, dynamic head tracking and extended battery life. You can get approximately 30 hours of battery with the included MagSafe charging case, too.
But how do they sound? They aren’t as sophisticated as the AirPods Pro 2nd Generation, but they come with that signature excellent AirPods quality, especially when it comes to noise cancelling.
These AirPods still get regular Apple updates too, so you’ll still receive most of the new features that the more advanced models get.
Right now, these buds are still up around their regular price, but Amazon has them available for $10 off, so you can get them for $159 if you don’t want to see what Prime Day will offer.
Apple AirPods Max: $450 ($99 off)
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If you want to treat yourself to a luxurious pair of top-notch headphones and already use Apple devices, look no further than the AirPods Max. These headphones are as visually appealing as they sound.
With plush cushioned ear cups, powerful audio, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking and truly impressive active noise cancellation, the AirPods Max make a bold statement. Everyone will recognize what you’re wearing, and they’ll probably be envious, because these really pump out the sound.
Transparency mode lets you tune into your surroundings when needed. And with 15 hours of playtime, these headphones keep the music flowing all day. You can also choose between several colors to make sure you get the pair that best fits your personality.
Scoop up these headphones for just $450 right now at Amazon ahead of Prime Day.
NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked in New York City on Friday night, authorities said.
The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Second Avenue near East 96th Street on the Upper East Side, according to the New York City Police Department.
Police said officers were sent to the scene after an assault was reported. When officers arrived, police say they found a 20-year-old man suffering from facial injuries and a 70-year-old man who had head pain. Both victims were taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the former governor said the two were attacked while “taking a walk around the block near their home by some individuals that had a previous interaction with his stepson.”
The spokesperson said that they were injured “but were able to fight off their attackers.”
Both were taken to Cornell Hospital “as a precaution,” he added.
Police said no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
The 70-year-old Paterson, a Democrat, served as governor from 2008 to 2010, stepping into the post after the resignation of Eliot Spitzer following his prostitution scandal. He made history at the time as the state’s first-ever Black and legally blind governor.
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A 17-year-old boy was critically injured and a person is in custody after a gunman opened fire on a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia Friday evening, police said.
At around 6:15 p.m., Philadelphia police were notified about a shooting on a SEPTA bus traveling on Allegheny Avenue near 3rd and 4th streets in North Philadelphia, Inspector D F Pace told CBS News Philadelphia.
There were an estimated 30 people on the bus at the time of the shooting, Pace said, but only the 17-year-old boy was believed to have been shot. Investigators said they believe it was a targeted attack on the teenager and that he was shot in the back of the bus at close range.
According to Pace, the SEPTA bus driver alerted a control center about the shooting, which then relayed the message to Philadelphia police, who responded to the scene shortly.
Officers arrived at the scene and found at least one spent shell casing and blood on the bus, but no shooting victim, Pace said. Investigators later discovered the 17-year-old had been taken to Temple University Hospital where he is said to be in critical condition, according to police.
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Through their preliminary investigation, police learned those involved in the SEPTA shooting may have fled in a silver-colored Kia.
Authorities then found a car matching the description of the Kia speeding in the area and a pursuit began, Pace said. Police got help from a PPD helicopter as they followed the Kia, which ended up crashing at 5th and Greenwood streets in East Mount Airy. Pace said the Kia crashed into a parked car.
The driver of the crashed car ran away but police were still able to take them into custody, Pace said.
Investigators believe there was a second person involved in the shooting who ran from the car before it crashed. Police said they believe this person escaped near Allegheny Avenue and 4th Street, leaving a coat behind.
According to Pace, police also found a gun and a group of spent shell casings believed to be involved in the shooting in the same area.
“It’s very possible that there may have been a shooting inside the bus and also shots fired from outside of the bus toward the bus,” Pace said, “We’re still trying to piece all that together at this time.”
This is an active investigation and police are reviewing surveillance footage from the SEPTA bus.