That’s exactly what’s happening right now with the new 2025 MacBook Air, released in March. The 256GB version launched at $999 but for Prime Day, Amazon has dropped the price to $849. This is not only the lowest price ever for this model, but it’s also half the price of the least expensive MacBook Pro which starts at $1,699

Apple is set to launch a wide range of products – including the iPhone 17e, M5 MacBooks, and new iPads – between February and April 2026, according to a Bloomberg report.

Amazon Prime Day deals are in full effect, and even on Day 3 of the sales, Apple continues to offer some stellar MacBook deals, with savings of up to $350 on every Air and Pro model. The best deals I've seen so far are $150 off the M4 MacBook Air (arguably one of the best laptops you can buy right now) and a whopping $170 off the M4 MacBook Pro.

Apple does not plan to refresh any Macs with updated M5 chips in 2025, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Updated MacBook Air and MacBook

While all eyes are on the Amazon Prime Day deals happening this week, there are some great discounts at other retailers too – and one excellent laptop deal has caught my eye. Right now, you can buy the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M2) at Best Buy for $699 (was $799).

The early 2026 release lineup may include the iPhone 17e, new iPad and iPad Air, MacBook Pros, and an external Mac monitor.

Rumors out of Asia captured the attention of Apple fans in 2023 with claims that Apple planned to offer a more affordable MacBook

Apple's M4 MacBook Airs are on sale for Prime Day, with both the 13-inch and 15-inch models offering steep discounts across a number of color options.

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But whatever the company does, the 13-inch MacBook Air is still a great all-rounder and a good combination of size and speed for people whose laptop is a purely portable computer that floats from room to room in their house rather than traveling for work or getting docked on a desk.

Of note, the four colors mirror those available with the MacBook Air, which comes in Midnight (black), Starlight (gold), silver, and sky blue. It makes sense that an iPhone Air model would align with the same options. Plus, black, silver, and gold are the most common iPhone colors.