Apple's 2026 back-to-school promotion, initially set to run from July 16 to August 27, was subsequently extended until September 24. Throughout this period, products such as the MacBook Neo, iPad mini, entry-level iPad, and all desktop-tier Macs were not eligible for discounts. Following the autumn product launch, qualifying users who purchase a designated Mac or iPad via the Apple Education Store and opt to update their accessories will receive a complimentary set of four AirTags, valued at 849 yuan. Additionally, users have the option to upgrade to alternative accessories by covering the price difference. For instance, when buying a Mac or iPad, they can pay an extra 150 yuan to upgrade to the standard AirPods 5, 550 yuan for AirPods 5 with a wireless charging case, or 1050 yuan for AirPods Pro 3. Moreover, iPad purchasers can also choose to upgrade to the Apple Pencil Pro for an additional 50 yuan. It has been reported that the standard AirPods 5 are priced at 999 yuan, while the version with a wireless charging case retails for 1199 yuan. Compared to AirPods 4, these new models offer up to a 50% improvement in noise cancellation and can provide up to 5 hours of active noise cancellation playback on a single charge.