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Apple opens iPhone 18 Pro preorders with new cases and weekend deals

Apple opened iPhone 18 Pro preorders and launched cases, with weekend deals on AirPods, AirTag, Apple Watch, and Macs.

Apple's own case lineup includes Silicone cases with MagSafe for $49 in Burgundy, Navy Blue, Black, and Magenta, and TechWoven cases with MagSafe for $59 in Mulberry, Chambray Blue, Burgundy, Taupe, and Black, according to 9to5Mac. The cases are listed for both iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Third-party options include ESR's Atelier Vegan Leather Magnetic Case with a zinc alloy Flex Stand at $42, down from $46, the UltraFit Armorite Pro screen protector at $30, the Cyber FlickLock Magnetic Case at $21, and the Geo Magnetic Wallet Stand at $46, down from $50. ESR said the Atelier case comes in four color-matched shades for the burgundy, Glacier, Black, and Silver iPhone 18 Pro models.

Nomad is selling leather cases for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, including a new Rugged Case series with Baja California topography for $70 in Norte, Balandra, and Arroyo colors. Its Clear Leather case costs $69; Magnetic Leather Back is $59; Sport Case is $55; Modern Leather Case ranges from $69 to $89; Traditional Leather Case ranges from $79 to $99; and Rugged Leather Case is $79 in Rustic Brown. Dbrand's Grip case for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max costs $55, its Prism 2.0 screen protector two-pack costs $35 with a $5 discount when bought with a case, and its new MNML cases start at $39 in Black, Navy, Tan, and Burgundy. Spigen has Ultra Hybrid MagFit cases from $13 to $14, Nano Pop MagFit cases from $20 to $21, and Slim Armor MagFit at $26, among other prices. Arc released 2026 Arc Pulse aerospace-grade metal bumper cases with new colorways for Glacier and Burgundy.

Weekend deals include AirPods Pro 3 at $199, down from $249; AirPods Max 2 at $449, down from $549; AirPods 5 at $129; and AirPods 5 with a wireless charging case at $149, according to 9to5Mac. AirTag 2 is $24, matching its all-time low, while a four-pack is $80, also matching an all-time low. Pre-orders are live for Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12, with Series 12 models listed at $399 for 42mm and $449 for 46mm, $490 for 42mm GPS + Cellular, $549 for 46mm GPS + Cellular, $699 for 42mm Titanium, $729 for 42mm Titanium with a Natural Milanese Loop, and $729 for 46mm Titanium. The report also listed M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini pre-order deals, a 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 24GB memory and 2TB storage at $2,699, down from $3,199, a 13-inch M5 MacBook Air with 16GB memory and 1TB storage at $1,449, down from $1,599, and an Apple Studio Display with a tilt-adjustable stand and standard glass at $1,484, down from $1,599 and an all-time low.

Other discounts include the iPhone Air MagSafe Battery at $59, down from $99, and 1TB iPhone 17 Pro models at all-time lows around $1,243 to $1,246. Apple Crossbody Straps are discounted to between $17 and $21, down from $59. Carrier pre-order offers include iPhone 18 Pro at $32 per month from AT&T and iPhone 18 Pro Max at $34 per month from AT&T or Verizon, while T-Mobile lists the iPhone 18 Pro at $12 per month with $867 down and the iPhone 18 Pro Max at $32 per month with $937 down. Unlocked listings show $1,199 and $1,299 prices, and pre-orders are available from Apple and Walmart. The 9to5Mac report said the case list was being updated.