Apple halves price of polishing cloth while keeping specs unchanged

Apple has added a new item to its accessories catalog—a polishing cloth that is being sold for half the price of its earlier version. The current listing shows a $9 price point, a significant reduction from the $19 tag that accompanied the previous model.

The cloth is marketed as a soft, non‑abrasive fabric designed to clean any Apple display safely, including screens with the delicate nano‑texture coating. Its product page lists an extensive compatibility range that mirrors earlier descriptions, covering devices from the iPhone 5 up through the latest Macs, iPads and Apple Watches.

Aside from the price, the description is a verbatim copy of an archived version of the older listing, and the previous item has been removed from Apple’s online store. No changes to dimensions, packaging, or material composition are noted, indicating that Apple is simply offering the same accessory at a lower cost.

The price change was first spotted by a community‑driven site that monitors Apple hardware updates. Observers suggest the move could be a tactic to boost peripheral sales or to clear existing inventory, especially as Apple recently refreshed its Mac Mini lineup with its own pricing adjustments.

Customers can purchase the cloth directly from Apple’s website, where it is promoted as a safe way to keep screens free of fingerprints and smudges. The reduced cost may make it an appealing add‑on for users who want to maintain the appearance of their devices without spending much.

Overall, the discount does not affect the product’s performance; it remains the same soft, non‑abrasive material that Apple has long recommended for cleaning its devices, now available at a more affordable price.