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Prime Day June 23-26: Apple devices hit lows, Prime $14.99

6/24/2026

Summary

Amazon Discounts

Amazon Prime Day runs from June 23 to June 26 2026, limiting discounts to Prime members.
Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $279, the lowest price ever tracked.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 sell for $179 after a $70 discount.
The 11-inch iPad falls to $299, $50 below its usual price.
Amazon Prime costs $14.99 monthly or $139 yearly, with a Young Adults plan priced at $69 per year.

Summary

Apple Watch Updates

Series 11 adds hypertension detection, sleep-apnea alerts, ECG and blood-oxygen sensors.
Cellular Apple Watch models need a separate wireless plan costing about $10 per month.
Ultra 2 is sold only as a certified-renewed unit with a warranty.
Ultra 3 adds GPS, a 42-hour battery, satellite communication and an Action button, with education-store discounts up to $80.
Prime Day runs June 23-26, with Apple Watch discounts returning during October Prime Big Deal Days or Black Friday.

History

Historical Context

On July 15 2015, Amazon launched its first Prime Day to mark the service’s 20-year anniversary, promising “more deals than Black Friday.” The event built on the 2005 Amazon Prime rollout, which had grown to 54 million members by January 2016 and became a platform for tech makers. Apple has repeatedly timed discounts—such as the 2026 Apple Watch and iPad offers—around Prime Day, illustrating Amazon’s sway over pricing.

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Amazon Discounts

Amazon Prime Day runs from June 23 to June 26 2026, limiting discounts to Prime members.
Apple Watch Series 11 drops to $279, the lowest price ever tracked.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 sell for $179 after a $70 discount.
The 11-inch iPad falls to $299, $50 below its usual price.
Amazon Prime costs $14.99 monthly or $139 yearly, with a Young Adults plan priced at $69 per year.

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