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October is here, and Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale is hours away from starting. The fall sale — also known as October Prime Day — runs from Oct. 7-8. We expect to see Apple deals available not just on Amazon, but also across other major US retailers looking to compete, including Best Buy and Walmart. And, considering Apple revealed the new iPhone 17 at the tech giant’s recent keynote, you can expect sales on legacy products, including older iPhones, the Apple Watch range, and AirPods, as retailers look to shift older stock. Also: The best Prime Day deals live nowI, along with other ZDNET authors, have covered Amazon’s sales events for years. We closely monitor popular product lines, including AirPods, iPhones, and iPads, and track any notable price changes in the lead-up to these events. While substantial discounts on Apple products are rare, this doesn’t mean you can’t save on your new device, especially when you know where to look. Here are the best early October Prime Day Apple deals I’ve found so far. Bookmark us for more Apple deals leading up to and on Prime Day.Get daily deals straight to your inbox during Prime Day when you sign up for ZDNET Recommends, your one-stop newsletter for the sale.Best Prime Day Apple deals 2025 More

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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale returns tomorrow, Oct. 7. The two-day sale, more popularly known as October Prime Day, is one of the first to kick off the holiday shopping season. You’re sure to see discounts on plenty of items, including dozens of gadgets and trinkets that won’t break the bank. Also: The best October Prime Day deals live now I cover deals 24/7, and I know a thing or two about finding the best offers to share with you. Amazon and competing retailers tend to inflate prices to make deals and discounts look greater than they are. That’s why I’ve vetted and curated these deals, featuring ZDNET-tested and recommended products, plus some of my own personal selections you can’t find anywhere else. Here are my favorite picks for the best October Prime Day deals under $25. Also: 6 deals under $25 I’d buy before Prime Day (and why you need them)Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source More

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When is October Prime Day 2025? Amazon’s October Prime Day event will take place Tuesday, Oct. 7 through Wednesday, Oct. 8. However, you can expect to shop deals for your budget both before and after the event. Are products really cheaper on Prime Day?Prime Day sales prices tend to be some of the lowest of the year, aside from the Black Friday shopping weekend. This is especially true for Amazon devices like Kindles, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, Amazon Echo devices, etc. According to one study, the average Amazon Prime Day discount is 18%, which is a fairly good discount for most products. How did we choose these October Prime Day deals? ZDNET only writes about deals we want to buy — devices and products we desire, need, or would recommend. Our experts looked for deals that were at least 20% off (or are hardly ever on sale), using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine whether the deal is actually on sale and how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter. What are the best early Prime Day deals?ZDNET’s experts have been searching through early Prime Day and other sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now:And the best deals from other retailers: More

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