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Apple Deals
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While buying an Apple iPhone is never MoneySaving, our Cheap iPhones guide explains the cheapest ways to get your hands on the latest iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, or how to get the - now cheaper - older iPhone 7.
Read the full guide for the cheapest ways to buy an iPhone.
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In 2017, Apple made all of its iWork programs free to download for all iMac, MacBook and iPhone/iPad users. Previously, you had to have bought a device recently.
See Free iWork apps for more info and download links.
What is iWork?
iWork is Apple's answer to the Microsoft Office suite of work programs, but created specifically for Mac computers and iOS devices. The package consists of three programs:
- Pages (for documents, like Microsoft Word)
- Numbers (for spreadsheets, like Microsoft Excel)
- Keynote (for presentations, like Microsoft Powerpoint)
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If you've never used the iTunes streaming service Apple Music*, you can try it free for the first three months (normally £9.99 per month). Simply log in with your Apple ID and sign up* for the free trial in iTunes or via the Apple Music app on your Apple device.
Warning: After the trial, you'll automatically be charged £9.99 per month every month until you cancel. So if you don't want to pay, remember to cancel before the three months are up.
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There are plenty of free music streaming services available, if you don't mind putting up with the ads. But if you want an ad-free service you'll need to stump up for it. With Apple Music Student Membership you can get a subscription for half the standard price, at £4.99/month (normally £9.99) – a strong deal given there's no free version of the service.
For a limited time, Apple Music Student subscribers can also watch Apple TV+ for free. The streaming service normally costs £4.99 a month.
How do I get the discount?
You need a Unidays account for Apple to verify your student status (it can't do this via NUS Extra unfortunately). Use up any new customer promos first though to maximise value – a three-month trial of Apple Music is available on an ongoing basis.
Apple says it "periodically" checks your student status, and if it finds out you're no longer a student or if you reach the maximum discount period (four years), it'll automatically move you to a full-price subscription at £9.99/mth. So make sure you cancel if you don't want this.
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There are rarely big discounts available at Apple*, but don’t assume you can’t cut your costs on a new iPhone, iPad or Mac computer until you've checked the following tips and tricks.
- Student & teacher discount. If you're studying at university, or if you work in education at any level (lecturers, school teachers, office staff etc), you can save as much as 15% on Apple products such as iMas, MacBooks and iPads. See our Deals Hunters blog about the Apple Education Discount.
- Check for deals elsewhere. If you're not committed to buying direct from Apple, look for discounts at other places where Apple products are sold such as Amazon, Argos, Currys and John Lewis (John Lewis also offers a two-year guarantee, compared to the standard 12-month warranty).
- Time it right. If you're not fussed about having the very latest model, you can save money on Apple products by grabbing an older product as a new one's announced. This tends to happen in September, when Apple normally unveils a new iPhone and prices on previous models suddenly go down.
- Buying an iPad? See our Cheap iPads guide for tips on getting the best deal, including how to save money with refurbished iPads and cheap 4G data plans.
- Had a problem with Apple? There’s a free online tool you can use to complain – it helps draft, manage and if necessary escalate your complaint. It’s offered by a firm called Resolver, which we like so much we work with it to help people get complaints justice – you can use it to complain to Apple*.
If you spot any hot deals out there we have missed (we are human after all!), please let us know in the MSE forum, email us at msedeals@moneysavingexpert.com or via and Twitter @MSE_Deals.
- Student & teacher discount. If you're studying at university, or if you work in education at any level (lecturers, school teachers, office staff etc), you can save as much as 15% on Apple products such as iMas, MacBooks and iPads. See our Deals Hunters blog about the Apple Education Discount.
Latest Expired Deals
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Cheapest Apple Watch Black Friday deals
Eg, £349 Apple Watch Series 6 (normally £409)
ExpiredApple Watches continue to be popular, but they aren't exactly MoneySaving. If you have your heart set on an Apple Watch, then you might be able to pick up a bargain model during the Black Friday event.
The range of Apple Watches currently available on the Apple website are the Series 3, Series SE and the recently launched Series 7. Since its discontinuation, most of the Series 5 watches currently on sale are refurbished models.
If you regularly buy Apple products you might be interested in purchasing your Apple Watch direct from Apple as it's offering a £40 gift card if you purchase a Series SE or Series 3 anytime until 11.59pm on Mon 29 Nov.
The Series 6 was recently discontinued following the launch of the Series 7 – so if you're after a bargain on a mid-range model then the Series 6 is definitely worth checking out. When we compared prices, the Series 6 had been discounted by up to £100.
A few examples of what we spotted at 10.58am on Mon 29 Nov:
Apple Watch model Normal price Cheapest we spotted (non-cellular only)
Series 3 (38mm)
£179
£169 at John Lewis* including a two-year warrantySame price at Amazon*, Argos* and Currys*
Includes free 3 months Apple Fitness+ at Currys
Series 3 (42mm) £209
£199 at John Lewis* including a two-year warrantySame price at Amazon*
Series 6 (40mm) £379 £319 at Amazon*, Argos* and Currys*
Series 6 (44mm)
£409
£349 at Amazon*, Argos* and John Lewis*Includes a two-year warranty at John Lewis
Important: Don't allow yourself to get caught up in the Black Friday hype, and only ever buy what you need and can afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you’ve found the best deal – don't just take a retailer's word for it. -
Apple 'free' gift card with purchase
Up to £160 when you buy a MacBook, iMac, iPhone, AirPods etc
ExpiredJust as we predicted, Apple* has confirmed it will be dishing out 'free' Apple gift cards with purchases of some items, such as MacBook computers, iPads, iPhones, Airpods and Apple Watches between Black Friday (26 Nov) and Cyber Monday (29 Nov). Apple ran a similar offer last year, but the maximum voucher value was £120, whereas it's £160 this time.
Note: Apple is rarely, if ever, the cheapest place to buy Apple products, so the bonus here is negligible compared with how much you might save shopping elsewhere. However, if you're going to buy direct from Apple anyway, doing it while this offer's on could still save you in the long run.
Here's what it's offering this year:
£40 gift card
- iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini, from £579
- iPhone SE, from £389
- Apple Watch (Series 3 and SE), from £179
- Apple TV (HD and 4K), from £139
- Beats (Solo3 and Studio3 Wireless), from £179.95
'Up to £60' gift card
- AirPods (2nd and 3rd generation), from £119
- AirPods Pro, £239
- AirPods Max, £549
£80 gift card
- iPad Pro (11” and 12.9”), from £749
- MacBook Air, from £999
- MacBook Pro 13”, from £1,299
- Mac mini, from £699
£160 gift card
- iMac 27”, from £1,799
Is the deal any good?
Apple's Black Friday offer isn't a bad deal as such, but it's only really worth it if you want to buy direct and know you'll definitely buy direct from Apple again (Apple's gift cards have no expiry date). Though of course, you can often make an upfront saving instead by purchasing Apple products cheaper elsewhere.
Important: Don't allow yourself to get caught up in the Black Friday hype, and only ever buy what you need and can afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you’ve found the best deal – don't just take a retailer's word for it.
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Use the Money Mantras
Before spending, use Martin’s Mantras. If you answer 'NO' to any, then don't buy!
Then ask:
- Do I need it?
- Can I afford it?
- Have you checked prices elsewhere?
Then ask:
- Will I use it?
- Is it worth it?
Free protection for all shopping!
There's a little-known piece of legislation that turns any credit card into a financial self-defence superhero. 'Section 75' of the Consumer Credit Act means your plastic must protect anything you buy for more than £100 for free, so if there's a problem or the company goes bust, you can still get your money back.
And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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About Apple
Below are today's top Apple discounts and offers, fully checked and verified by the MSE Deals team, including its ongoing student & teacher discount for iPad, iMac and MacBook. You can also compare iPhone tariffs using our cheap iPhone comparison tool. Keep an eye on this page and follow us on Twitter @MSE_Deals for updates on the latest Apple vouchers and promotions.
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