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Early Black Friday discounts on flagship electronics

First reported Oct 24, 11:00 AM ET · Latest Nov 5, 2:12 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 5, 2:31 PM ET

Why it was in the Relay Update: Reported independently by 2 newsrooms, 1 hour old when it aired, picked for the Business & Tech desk.

Where things stand

Samsung, Apple and LG have begun offering sizable price cuts on several flagship products ahead of the holiday shopping season, according to reports from The Verge, WIRED and The Verge.

Continuum

Facts

Facts appear here as Relay matches them to the reports.

Timeline

What changed: Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is now $300 off, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 are $100 off, and LG’s C6 OLED TV is $400 off.

Every report, newest first

  1. Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 is $300 off ahead of Black Friday — The Verge

    Android fans with a bit of iPhone Duo envy, take note: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is discounted to $1,599.99 at both Amazon and Best Buy, a hefty $300 markdown from its usual price, and just $50 higher than the lowest we’ve seen. Considering the device only…

  2. Apple AirPods Max 2 Are $100 Off Ahead of Black Friday — WIRED

    If Apple headphones have been sitting on your wish list, now might be the time to buy ahead of the holiday rush.

  3. LG’s brilliant C6 OLED TV is already $400 off ahead of Black Friday — The Verge

    Black Friday is still over a month away, but if you’re hoping to upgrade your TV, you don’t need to wait until November. LG has already kicked off its early Black Friday sale, letting you save on the LG C6 and various soundbars through November 1st. Right…

Questions

  • The reports do not reveal how long the reduced prices will remain in effect or whether additional models will receive similar cuts. Open
  • It is unclear how long the Apple discount will remain in effect or whether additional Apple products will receive similar cuts. Open

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More: background

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a high‑end foldable smartphone that launched only a few months ago; the AirPods Max 2 are Apple’s premium over‑ear headphones; and the LG C6 is a top‑tier OLED television. Early discounts are being promoted by retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy and LG’s own sales channels before the official Black Friday period.

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