Apple launches AirPods 5 while Amazon offers AirPods Pro 3 at Labor Day discount
Apple unveiled the AirPods 5, featuring an open‑ear design with enhanced active noise cancellation, a longer battery that provides up to five hours of listening with ANC, and a wireless‑charging case compatible with Apple Watch and Qi chargers. The base model is priced at $129 and the version with the charging case costs $149. At the same time, Amazon listed the third‑generation AirPods Pro for $199, a discount of about 29% off the regular price.
The AirPods Pro 3 are noted for eight hours of battery life with ANC and new heart‑rate monitoring. Both products are available for purchase as the Labor Day sales period continues.
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Why it matters
Shoppers can decide between a brand‑new earbud model and a discounted previous‑generation option during a major shopping holiday.
How this story developed
- Aug 24 Apple to unveil $2,000-plus foldable iPhone Ultra at September event
- Aug 27 The September 9 event will be the first major public appearance of new CEO John Ternus.
- Aug 30 Apple confirmed a prototype stylus for the foldable iPhone but said it probably will not be available at the September 9 event.
- Sep 5 John Ternus circulated an opening memo to employees emphasizing the upcoming September 9 launch.
- Sep 7 The third-generation Apple AirPods Pro are being offered on Amazon at a Labor Day discount of about 29%, bringing the price down to $199.
- Sep 7 UK retailers reduced the iPhone 17 Pro’s price by £100.
- Sep 8 Apple will host its “Surprise and Shine” keynote on September 9, introducing the iPhone 18 series, the inaugural foldable iPhone Ultra, and updates to its Watch, AirPods and home devices.
- Sep 9 John Ternus made his first public appearance as Apple’s chief executive at the September keynote.
- Sep 9 Apple unveiled the foldable iPhone at the September 9 event with a base price of $2,000.
- Sep 9 The event, dubbed “Surprise and Shine,” is set for 10 a.m. PT and will be streamed via the Apple TV app and YouTube.
- Sep 9 Apple introduced its first foldable iPhone Duo and updated iPhone 18 Pro series, publishing Hungarian prices for each model.
- Sep 11 Apple also announced the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models, Apple Watch Series 12 and AirPods 5 alongside the iPhone Duo.
- Sep 12 Apple’s website now shows pricing for the Philippines in addition to Hungary.
- Sep 12 Apple introduced the AirPods 5 and Amazon posted a Labor Day discount on the AirPods Pro 3.
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