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Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 12
Apple Readies U.S. Back-to-School Deal This Week After $100-150 Student Incentives
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 12

Apple Readies U.S. Back-to-School Deal This Week After $100-150 Student Incentives

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Jul 12

Summary

  • Apple is expected to launch its U.S. back-to-school promotion later this week, with retail-store materials reportedly going up around midweek, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
  • The annual offer typically gives students buying a Mac or iPad free accessories such as AirPods or a $100-$150 Apple gift card, though this year's incentive has not been disclosed.
  • The promotion appears later than usual after Apple sharply raised prices amid a memory shortage, a delay that may have pushed back the campaign.
  • U.S. students now must verify eligibility through UNiDAYs in Apple's education store, tightening access as Apple tries to keep pricier Macs and iPads attractive for campus buyers.

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