Updated
Updated · MacRumors · Nov 7
Apple Products See Early Black Friday Cuts Up to $1,200 as Watch Ultra 3 Hits $549
Updated
Updated · MacRumors · Nov 7

Apple Products See Early Black Friday Cuts Up to $1,200 as Watch Ultra 3 Hits $549

3 articles · Updated · MacRumors · Nov 7

Summary

  • Carrier and retailer promotions have opened early Black Friday savings of up to $1,200 on the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone Duo, making the newest iPhones the biggest-ticket discounts so far.
  • Apple Watch deals are also deep: Best Buy cut the Ultra 3 to a record-low $549 from $799, while Amazon matched the Ultra 4 low at $699.99 just weeks after its September launch.
  • Mac discounts extend across the lineup, with M5 MacBook Air models down as much as $250, the new Mac mini starting at $779 after markdowns, and an M5 Max Mac Studio at $2,299.
  • Smaller accessories are joining the push, including AirTag 2 at an all-time low $23 and iPhone 18 Pro cases discounted to as little as $29.33 on Amazon.
  • The offers arrive weeks before the Nov. 27 Black Friday event, with retailers using early promotions to drive holiday demand after Apple's recent price increases.

Insights

Are Apple's recent price hikes a calculated strategy to make early Black Friday retail discounts seem much better than they actually are?
Could rushing to buy older discounted Apple models before Black Friday leave you with outdated tech and sudden buyer's remorse?