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Black Friday is the shopping event of the year, with discounts on top tech items like TVs, laptops and gaming gear. Although Black Friday doesn’t officially arrive until tomorrow (November 25), there are already deals on Apple products from a number of third-party retailers.
Several stores have already slashed hundreds of prices this month for Black Friday. In fact, John Lewis & Partners, Argos, Currys, Very and AO all started slashing prices on products at the start of November, and those deals are only going to come thick and fast as we get closer to the big day.
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While Apple isn’t cutting Black Friday prices, the tech giant will, as always, offer a gift card in exchange for a purchase. These Black Friday gift card deals have just been announced.
If you buy an eligible iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone SE, Apple Watch SE or iPad Air, Apple will give away a £50 gift card. Buy some AirPods pro 2 or AirPods max and get a £75 gift card. Need a new MacBook? You can get a gift card worth up to £250.
That said, if you’d rather save money on the purchase you’re about to make instead of one in the future, we’ve already seen contract deals on the new iPhone 14, as well as savings on Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads, accessories and more month. Keep reading this article to learn about all the best Apple Black Friday deals so far.
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The best early Apple Black Friday deals of 2022
Apple iPhone 14, 128GB, 24 month contract – Was £44.99 a month, now £41.99 a month with an upfront cost of £49, Carphonewarehouse.com
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You can save £72 over 24 months with this Black Friday deal on the new iPhone 14 at Carphone Warehouse. The plan has an initial charge of £49 and is provided by iD Mobile, which is part of the Three network. You’ll be able to access unlimited 5G data wherever it’s available, plus other benefits like included roaming in 50 countries around the world.
In our review of the phone, our reviewer said that the iPhone 14 might look similar on the outside, but its “internal upgrades, from the camera to crash detection, are quite extraordinary.” They added: “This is a fast and attractive smartphone, with Apple’s excellent design and build quality, features that are now commonplace such as water resistance and a strong display, and a significantly improved camera.”
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Apple AirPods pro, second generation: Was £249, now £229, Amazon.co.uk
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Amazon discounted the new AirPods pro earlier this week and has slashed it back by a further £10, saving you an unmissable eight per cent. These are the second-generation AirPods pro wireless noise-canceling headphones, which only arrived in September of this year.
Our reviewer gave them a score of 8/10 and said: “The new AirPods pro are a significant improvement over the already splendid first-generation model. Although there are no major design changes, except in the box of charge, the audio improvements are worth having.
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Apple iPhone 13 pro, 512GB: Was £1,249, now £1,189, Amazon.co.uk
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If you’re looking to upgrade your iPhone this Black Friday but don’t need the latest and greatest phone, last year’s iPhone 13 pro is currently on sale on Amazon. The retailer has taken £60 off the original price of the 512GB model, so you’ll have plenty of storage to cram all your apps, photos and videos.
“The suite of photographic improvements, made possible by a faster processor and better camera sensors, is worth the upgrade alone,” said our tech critic in his review. “The first 120Hz screen for an iPhone is definitely worth having. 2020 innovations like 5G and the ceramic shield that makes the screen more resistant to drops are good And most importantly, Apple is paying attention to the things that really matter, like battery life, which is exceptionally good.”
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Apple Watch Series 7, GPS, 41mm – Was £369, Now £319, Amazon.co.uk
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Amazon is giving you 14 percent off last year’s Apple Watch Series 7 with GPS, and it’ll see you through the new year.
“The Apple Watch remains a remarkably advanced wearable when it comes to health and fitness metrics. If you own a Series 6, the gorgeous new display, subtly updated design and improved durability should be enough to tempt you to update it,” said our writer in his review of the smartwatch.
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Although Apple no longer sells the first-generation AirPods pro, third-party retailers still stock the revolutionary wireless headphones. If the second-generation AirPods Pro are still too expensive for you (was £249.99, now £229.99, Amazon.co.uk) even with the discount, you’ll be pleased to know that John Lewis & Partners have discounted the first: generation model for £15 this black friday.
“The AirPods pro are a high-end pair of headphones that it’s hard to find much fault with,” said our writer in his review. “It’s definitely worth the extra £50 or so compared to the base model AirPods, with solid active noise cancellation, better battery life and vastly improved sound quality.”
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Apple iPad pro M2 12.9in 2022, 256GB, Wi-Fi, was £1,369, now £1,319, Johnlewis.com
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You can save £50 in this Black Friday deal on the latest iPad pro, courtesy of John Lewis & Partners. When we reviewed the tablet after its launch last month, our writer was full of praise. “The large iPad pro is especially bright (literally, thanks to the mini LED backlight that lights everything up) and has a super-fast processor that handles everything you throw at it with ease,” they wrote in their review . “Not everyone needs all that power, although fast performance benefits everything the tablet does. If you really want the best tablet, it’s the iPad pro.”
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Apple MacBook air 13.6in 2022 256GB SSD – Was £1,169, now £1,109, Johnlewis.com
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John Lewis & Partners has slashed the price of the latest MacBook Air with the M2 chip by a healthy £60 this Black Friday. Released in July of this year, it’s thinner and lighter than the previous MacBook Air, has a redesigned keyboard, and sees the return of a fan-favorite feature: MagSafe charging. “The M2 processor is noticeably faster than the already storming M1, and battery life remains exceptional,” said our writer in his review of the laptop. “The new MacBook Air shines with its excellent light weight and bright screen, its excellent keyboard and fast performance and its glorious and spectacular design.”
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Apple Watch Series 8, GPS, 41mm – Was £419, Now £399, Amazon.co.uk
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Discounts on current-generation Apple products are rare, so even though you only need to save £20, this Watch Series 8 deal deserves your attention. This Apple Watch model was only released a couple of months ago, and this particular deal is bang for the buck with the 41mm version with GPS and Wi-Fi, finished in midnight aluminum with matching sports rubber.
New to the 8 Watch series is body temperature tracking, improved sleep analysis, and a car crash detection system that can automatically call for help. Our reviewer said of the wearable: “The Apple Watch Series 8 is stylish and easy to use, and it’s very responsive and fast, whether you’re launching an app or having directions on your watch so you can keep your iPhone in your pocket or by setting a timer.”
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Beats Studio Buds: Was £159, now £109, Very.co.uk
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Want to get a pair of active noise-cancelling headphones this Black Friday, but don’t want to splurge for some expensive AirPods Pro? Apple-owned Beats studio buds are a worthy alternative. “The studio buds produce a truly impressive sound, especially in the higher frequencies, and the fit is some of the best around, with almost no perceptible weight and perfect size,” said our writer in his review of the buds “Quick pairing for Android users is a great move and shows that Beats isn’t just for Apple users since the company’s acquisition.”
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Apple AirTag, pack of four: Was £119, now £99, Amazon.co.uk
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Here’s a handy 17% savings on a four-pack of Apple’s Bluetooth tracking devices, called AirTag. These coin-sized devices connect to your iPhone, then are designed to slip into a purse, jacket, or anything you don’t want to lose. Misplace this item and you can use Apple’s Find My app to locate the AirTag inside. If it’s out of range (or in another city or even country), a Reported Lost AirTag will tell you its approximate location whenever someone else’s iPhone comes within Bluetooth range. AirTags are powered by a replaceable coin-operated battery.
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Apple MacBook air M1, 2020, 256GB SSD – Was £999, now £877, Very.co.uk
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Although now a couple of years old, Apple still sells the MacBook air M1, along with the new (and more expensive) M2 model (£1,119, Currys.co.uk). While Apple is still charging the original retail price of £999 for the M1 Air, Very has discounted it by £152 this Black Friday.
This MacBook air model is featured in our roundup of the best high-end laptops for great performance. Our tester said: “The MacBook Air is extraordinarily light and thin, an effect made all the more attractive by a sharp design: at its thinnest point, it’s 0.41cm thick. But the new version is the first to it uses Apple’s own silicon instead of an Intel processor. The M1 chip is incredibly fast.”
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Apple MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone – Was £99, Now £79, Amazon.co.uk
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This rechargeable battery pack magnetically attaches to the back of any iPhone 12, 13, and 14 model, then fills your…