Apple’s Early October Prime Day Apple Sales Include This Record-Low iPad Deal

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is approaching, on October 6-8 this year.The best Apple deal so far is 36% off the 1TB Apple iPad Air.We’re also keeping an eye on a few products we expect to be on sale once October Prime Day actually starts.With October Prime Day 2026 just a few short weeks away, Cosmo’s tech-obsessed editors are keeping our eyes peeled for the very best Apple deals. So far, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. Sure, you’ll find some perennial discounts on AirPods and AirTags that pop up during every Amazon sale, but right now, there’s *almost* nothing worth shouting from the rooftops—except one.Shop Early October Prime Day DealsThe standout deal in question? A rare 36% off the 1TB Apple iPad Air, bringing it down to its lowest price of all time. We almost never see Apple deals over 30%, so it’s worth snapping up before it inevitably runs out of stock. Given Apple’s track record of selling out deals before Prime Day even begins, we recommend moving fast on this one.Jump to:Best AirPods DealsBest iPad DealsBest Apple Watch DealsBest MacBook DealsBest Apple Accessory DealsBest AirPods DealsLast Prime Day, we saw discounts of up to 32% off the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4, so we’re keeping our eyes peeled for similar savings this time around. If you don’t want to wait, you can score $70 off the coveted AirPods Max 2 in every color right now—though we expect prices to drop even lower during the official sale.Best iPad DealsIf you’re going to shop just one Apple deal this October Prime Day, make it this record-low deal on the 1TB iPad Air—at an impressive 36% off, it’s the best Apple discount available right now. We’d recommend snatching it up ASAP, since deals this steep don’t tend to stick around. And speaking of deals that don’t stick around, the 11-inch iPad with an A16 chip is often on sale for major Amazon events—but recently jumped back up to over $400. I’d suggest checking back closer to the actual sale if you’re looking for a deal.Best Apple Watch DealsRight now, Apple Watch deals are hit or miss. On one hand, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is on sale for its lowest price in 30 days—score! But on the other, the Apple Watch SE is still full price, though we saw it drop to under $200 during July Prime Day. If you do choose to hit “add to cart” right now, just make sure you aren’t buying a used model; we’re seeing Apple Watches go in and out of stock rapidly.Best MacBook DealsTruth be told, MacBook deals are kinda underwhelming right now; the best deal we’re seeing is 15% off the 2026 MacBook Pro. But watch this space—we saw the 2026 MacBook Air drop to nearly 30% off earlier this year.Best Apple Accessory DealsLast but not least, score up to 23% off some of our favorite Apple accessories ahead of October Prime Day, like the handy AirTag, Apple Pencil, and USB-C charging cable.