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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)
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 discounted subscription at £5.99 a month (normally £10.99 for non-students) – a strong deal given there's no free version of the service.
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 one-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 £10.99 a month. So make sure you cancel if you don't want this.
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 10% on Apple products such as iMas, MacBooks and iPads.
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.
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*.
Many retailers are offering Apple iPad Black Friday deals. If two are price matching, look out for free delivery and extras such as extended guarantees or Apple TV subscriptions.
We’re already seeing some discounts on iPads, with the iPad (10th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) and the iPad Pro 12.9" all on sale for well under their regular prices.
Here are the best iPad deals we spotted on 28 November (we'll update you here again on Black Friday):
Model | Normal price | Cheapest we’ve spotted so far |
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iPad (10th generation) 10.9" 64GB (2022) | £329 | £289 at John Lewis*, Amazon*, Currys*, Argos and Very. This is the cheapest price we've seen this year. |
iPad mini (7th generation) 128GB (2024) | £499 |
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iPad mini (6th generation) 64GB (2021) | £579 | £399 at Amazon* and John Lewis*. This is the cheapest price we've seen this year. |
iPad Air (6th generation) 11” 128GB (2024) | £599 | £559.97 at Amazon*. This is the cheapest price we've seen this year. |
iPad Pro 11" 128GB (2022) | £899 |
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iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9" 128GB (2022) | £1,249 | £729.70 (refurbished) at Amazon*. Cheaper at £649.49 at eBay (from a third party seller). |
iPad Pro (7th generation) 13" 256GB (2024) | £1,299 | £1,217.97 at Amazon* and John Lewis*. This is the cheapest price we've seen this year. |
Apple has confirmed that its Black Friday 'free' gift card offer will be returning. You'll receive a gift card of up to £160 when you buy an eligible item, including iPhones, Macs, AirPods, Apple Watches and more. The voucher amount varies depending on what you buy – see our full analysis full analysis here.
Important: Don’t get taken in by the hype around Black Friday and sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you are getting the best deal possible – don’t just take a retailer’s word for it.
See our Black Friday 2024 guide for all our Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals analysis.
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If you answer 'NO' to any of the following questions, don't buy.
Are you
Will I use it?
Is it worth it?
Are you
Do I need it?
Can I afford it?