Sky slashes price of Apple AirPods in flash '£4 deal'

Apple has had a monumental week, launching its shiny new iPhone 16 range with four stunning handsets. Alongside the new phones, Apple has also released a fresh pair of AirPods, but a rare deal might tempt fans to stick with an older model.

This is all thanks to Sky Mobile, who have slashed the price of the AirPods (2nd Generation) to a jaw-droppingly low price. Just £4 per month to be precise, a cost that could persuade shoppers to opt for the older pair.

Typically priced well above £120, the Sky Mobile contract provides a more budget-friendly way for customers to get their hands on the earphones, at a reasonable pay-per-month price. At £4 per month, this equates to mere pennies a day, 13p to be exact.

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Spread over a 36-month contract, this amounts to a total of £144, £20 more than buying the pair outright, but it means customers won't need to fork out the full amount upfront. Of course, choosing the 2nd Generation AirPod pair will come with some outdated features, but the excellent audio quality, connectivity, and reliable battery life make them a popular choice.

If you did want to hold out for the newer model pre-orders, then here's what you'd need to know. The new iPhone 16 line-up has been complemented by the stylish AirPods 4 with its open-ear design and the option to choose the more advanced Active Noise Cancellation pair too, reports the Mirror.

As the Mirror tech team states: "Apple's second and third-generation wireless earbuds just got a major upgrade, with the tech giant introducing coveted features like active noise