How Apple trade in works and saves you money
Macworld Buying a new iPhone, iPad or Mac can be an expensive business, and is getting more expensive with today’s component shortages. But if you don’t mind trading in your previous device then you can make a decent saving on the cost of its replacement. We explain how Apple trade in works and why it’s something you should definitely consider. Trade-in prices are even increasing because of those tech shortages. Some examples of Apple’s increased trade-in prices include: Mac Studio: $1,305 (up $260) MacBook Pro: $855 (up $65) MacBook Air: $580 (up $60) iPhone 16 Pro Max: $720 (up $25) Apple Watch Series 10: $165 (up $15) iPad Pro: $720 (up $30) iPad: $260 (up $25) iMac: $380 (up $25) We also look at some of the alternative trade in services, since it’s not only Apple who accepts an old iPhone, Mac, iPad or Apple Watch in exchange for a new one. What devices can I trade-in at Apple? Apple trade-ins cover a wide variety of devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Apple doesn’t take iPods or Apple TVs, but it will recycle them for you for free. On its Apple recycling page the company says that it “lets you recycle any Apple device and devices from Apple-owned brands at any Apple Store and online. We’ll make sure it’s recycled responsibly or given a chance to be used again. You can bring your batteries and old Apple-products to any Apple Store, and we’ll recycle them responsibly, free of charge.” How much do you get for trading in an old device with Apple? As you might expect, the amount on offer varies depending on the device you want to trade. The newer the product, and the better its condition, the more you can expect to get for it. Obviously, if your device is a few years old it’s likely its condition won’t be so great and you won’t get as much money for it.  You can get money for trading in an old Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Apple Watch. Trade in an old MacBook Pro and you could save as much as $855/£665, an old iPad Pro could save you up to $720/£645, and an Apple Watch Series 9 could get you $135/£110 credit. In the US you can even get up to $305 if you trade in an old Google Pixel 9 Pro. Apple also offers trade in on other Android devices from a variety of manufacturers, such as Samsung, Google and Huawei, although at the time of writing tablets, PCs and other smartwatches were only available for recycling. You can check the latest trade-in prices on Apple’s U.S. website here and the U.K. Apple site here. Just be aware that this is a trade-in deal, so you won’t get any cash in exchange for your old device. Instead, Apple will either credit the amount against a new purchase or give you an Apple gift card of the same value. How much does Apple give for old iPhones? As of August 2026 you can save up to $720/£680 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange an iPhone 16 Pro Max, while switching an aging iPhone 8 will save up to $40/£40. ModelEstimated trade-in valueiPhone 16 Pro Maxup to $720 / £680iPhone 16 Proup to $630 / £600iPhone 16 Plusup to $485 / £460iPhone 16up to $480 / £445iPhone 16eup to $310 / £345iPhone 15 Pro Maxup to $530 / £480iPhone 15 Proup to $420 / £435iPhone 15 Plusup to $340 / £340iPhone 15up to $335 / £325iPhone 14 Pro Maxup to $405 / £375iPhone 14 Proup to $335 / £335iPhone 14 Plusup to $235 / £240iPhone 14up to $235 / £240iPhone SE (3rd generation)up to $85 / £95iPhone 13 Pro Maxup to $340 / £305iPhone 13 Proup to $285 / £255iPhone 13up to $205 / £190iPhone 13 miniup to $155 / £145iPhone 12 Pro Maxup to $240 / £195iPhone 12 Proup to $195 / £160iPhone 12up to $135 / £115iPhone 12 miniup to $90 / £85iPhone SE (2nd generation)up to $45 / £50iPhone 11 Pro Maxup to $160 / £125iPhone 11 Proup to $145 / £120iPhone 11up to $110 / £95iPhone XS Maxup to $95 / £85iPhone XSup to $70 / £60iPhone XRup to $90 / £75 How much does Apple give for old iPads? As of August 2026 you can save up to $720/£645 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange an iPad Pro, while switching an iPad will save up to $260/£275. The exchange price is dependent on the age of the iPad, so a newer model will get you more credit. ModelEstimated trade-in valueiPad Proup to $720 / £645iPadup to $260 / £275iPad Airup to $490 / £510iPad miniup to $300 / £315 How much does Apple give for old Apple Watches? As of August 2026 you can save up to $165/£145 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange an Apple Watch Series 10. ModelEstimated trade-in valueApple Watch Series 10up to $165 / £145Apple Watch Ultra 2up to $305 / £260Apple Watch Series 9up to $135 / £645Apple Watch Ultraup to $205 / £110Apple Watch Series 8up to $95 / £175Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)up to $60 / £80Apple Watch Series 7up to $70 / £40Apple Watch Series 6up to $45 / £45Apple Watch SE (1st generation)up to $30 / £30 How much does Apple give for old Macs? As of August 2026 you can save up to $885/£665 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange a MacBook Pro, while switching a Mac mini will save up to $480/£310. The exchange price is dependent on the age of the Mac, so a newer model will get you more credit. ModelEstimated trade-in valueMacBook Proup to $885 / £665MacBook Airup to $580 / £350iMacup to $380 / £250iMac Proup to $315 / £220Mac miniup to $480 / £310Mac Studioup to $1,305 / £1,040Mac Proup to $2,195 / £1,310 Where can I check how much Apple will give me for my old device? To find out how much your device is worth, go to the Apple Trade-In page where you’ll see all the details and be able to get an approximate valuation. Of course, this will be confirmed when you either bring your device to the Apple store or send it in by the post. Apple How to trade-in a device at Apple? Once you’ve visited the site mentioned above and received your quote you have two options. The first is to take your device into an Apple store, where it will be assessed to see that it matches the condition you described when getting the quote. If so, you will be given the appropriate credit to use against a new purchase in the store. The other is to agree to the quote online and then be sent a shipping pack which allows you to safely send your device to Apple who will check that it matches your description. This process usually takes two to three weeks, and if everything goes well you’ll receive a notification of the credit. Should the device be found to be in a lower condition then described, you’ll be offered a new quote which you can either accept or request that the device be returned to you free of charge. Is Apple trade in safe? Apple has one of the highest reputations of any retailer, so you can be sure you’ll get excellent customer service and have any problems dealt with immediately. Can I trade in two iPhones at Apple?  Yes, Apple allows you to trade in multiple devices all of which can go towards the cost of a new one. Trade in Apple products at other resellers Apple isn’t the only company that wants to buy your old iPhones, iPads, Macs and other devices. There are a number of services that will happily purchase your unwanted tech, with the advantage but you can get money rather than credit at the Apple store. Read our dedicated features How to sell a Mac or MacBook and How to sell or trade in your old iPhone. These services will buy the old Mac or iPhone from you in the U.S. They won’t pay you as much as they will sell it for, but this can be a quick and easy way to make some money by selling your Mac without the hassle. The amount on offer will depend on the condition of your machine. Back Market Mac Of All Trades There are several services in the U.K. that will buy your old Mac or iPhone from you: Back Market Hoxton Macs MusicMagpie All follow a similar process to that of Apple, with quotes being offered in lieu all the devices meeting the conditions described. Of course, there is also eBay and other auction sites where you can potentially earn more, but run the risk of dealing with private individuals rather than recognised companies. We recommend that if you want to be confident about getting your money and avoid dealing with difficult customers, you sell your old iPhone to a recognised company like Back Market or MusicMagpie. For example, if you want to sell a 512GB iPhone 16 Pro unlocked and in good condition Back Market would give you $550 / £614 (compared to Apple’s $630 / £600). For more information read How to get the best price when selling an old Mac and How to sell or trade in your old Mac and save on a new one.

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How Apple trade in works and saves you money
Macworld Buying a new iPhone, iPad or Mac can be an expensive business, and is getting more expensive with today’s component shortages. But if you don’t mind trading in your previous device then you can make a decent saving on the cost of its replacement. We explain how Apple trade in works and why it’s something you should definitely consider. Trade-in prices are even increasing because of those tech shortages. Some examples of Apple’s increased trade-in prices include: Mac Studio: $1,305 (up $260) MacBook Pro: $855 (up $65) MacBook Air: $580 (up $60) iPhone 16 Pro Max: $720 (up $25) Apple Watch Series 10: $165 (up $15) iPad Pro: $720 (up $30) iPad: $260 (up $25) iMac: $380 (up $25) We also look at some of the alternative trade in services, since it’s not only Apple who accepts an old iPhone, Mac, iPad or Apple Watch in exchange for a new one. What devices can I trade-in at Apple? Apple trade-ins cover a wide variety of devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Apple doesn’t take iPods or Apple TVs, but it will recycle them for you for free. On its Apple recycling page the company says that it “lets you recycle any Apple device and devices from Apple-owned brands at any Apple Store and online. We’ll make sure it’s recycled responsibly or given a chance to be used again. You can bring your batteries and old Apple-products to any Apple Store, and we’ll recycle them responsibly, free of charge.” How much do you get for trading in an old device with Apple? As you might expect, the amount on offer varies depending on the device you want to trade. The newer the product, and the better its condition, the more you can expect to get for it. Obviously, if your device is a few years old it’s likely its condition won’t be so great and you won’t get as much money for it.  You can get money for trading in an old Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Apple Watch. Trade in an old MacBook Pro and you could save as much as $855/£665, an old iPad Pro could save you up to $720/£645, and an Apple Watch Series 9 could get you $135/£110 credit. In the US you can even get up to $305 if you trade in an old Google Pixel 9 Pro. Apple also offers trade in on other Android devices from a variety of manufacturers, such as Samsung, Google and Huawei, although at the time of writing tablets, PCs and other smartwatches were only available for recycling. You can check the latest trade-in prices on Apple’s U.S. website here and the U.K. Apple site here. Just be aware that this is a trade-in deal, so you won’t get any cash in exchange for your old device. Instead, Apple will either credit the amount against a new purchase or give you an Apple gift card of the same value. How much does Apple give for old iPhones? As of August 2026 you can save up to $720/£680 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange an iPhone 16 Pro Max, while switching an aging iPhone 8 will save up to $40/£40. ModelEstimated trade-in valueiPhone 16 Pro Maxup to $720 / £680iPhone 16 Proup to $630 / £600iPhone 16 Plusup to $485 / £460iPhone 16up to $480 / £445iPhone 16eup to $310 / £345iPhone 15 Pro Maxup to $530 / £480iPhone 15 Proup to $420 / £435iPhone 15 Plusup to $340 / £340iPhone 15up to $335 / £325iPhone 14 Pro Maxup to $405 / £375iPhone 14 Proup to $335 / £335iPhone 14 Plusup to $235 / £240iPhone 14up to $235 / £240iPhone SE (3rd generation)up to $85 / £95iPhone 13 Pro Maxup to $340 / £305iPhone 13 Proup to $285 / £255iPhone 13up to $205 / £190iPhone 13 miniup to $155 / £145iPhone 12 Pro Maxup to $240 / £195iPhone 12 Proup to $195 / £160iPhone 12up to $135 / £115iPhone 12 miniup to $90 / £85iPhone SE (2nd generation)up to $45 / £50iPhone 11 Pro Maxup to $160 / £125iPhone 11 Proup to $145 / £120iPhone 11up to $110 / £95iPhone XS Maxup to $95 / £85iPhone XSup to $70 / £60iPhone XRup to $90 / £75 How much does Apple give for old iPads? As of August 2026 you can save up to $720/£645 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange an iPad Pro, while switching an iPad will save up to $260/£275. The exchange price is dependent on the age of the iPad, so a newer model will get you more credit. ModelEstimated trade-in valueiPad Proup to $720 / £645iPadup to $260 / £275iPad Airup to $490 / £510iPad miniup to $300 / £315 How much does Apple give for old Apple Watches? As of August 2026 you can save up to $165/£145 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange an Apple Watch Series 10. ModelEstimated trade-in valueApple Watch Series 10up to $165 / £145Apple Watch Ultra 2up to $305 / £260Apple Watch Series 9up to $135 / £645Apple Watch Ultraup to $205 / £110Apple Watch Series 8up to $95 / £175Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)up to $60 / £80Apple Watch Series 7up to $70 / £40Apple Watch Series 6up to $45 / £45Apple Watch SE (1st generation)up to $30 / £30 How much does Apple give for old Macs? As of August 2026 you can save up to $885/£665 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange a MacBook Pro, while switching a Mac mini will save up to $480/£310. The exchange price is dependent on the age of the Mac, so a newer model will get you more credit. ModelEstimated trade-in valueMacBook Proup to $885 / £665MacBook Airup to $580 / £350iMacup to $380 / £250iMac Proup to $315 / £220Mac miniup to $480 / £310Mac Studioup to $1,305 / £1,040Mac Proup to $2,195 / £1,310 Where can I check how much Apple will give me for my old device? To find out how much your device is worth, go to the Apple Trade-In page where you’ll see all the details and be able to get an approximate valuation. Of course, this will be confirmed when you either bring your device to the Apple store or send it in by the post. Apple How to trade-in a device at Apple? Once you’ve visited the site mentioned above and received your quote you have two options. The first is to take your device into an Apple store, where it will be assessed to see that it matches the condition you described when getting the quote. If so, you will be given the appropriate credit to use against a new purchase in the store. The other is to agree to the quote online and then be sent a shipping pack which allows you to safely send your device to Apple who will check that it matches your description. This process usually takes two to three weeks, and if everything goes well you’ll receive a notification of the credit. Should the device be found to be in a lower condition then described, you’ll be offered a new quote which you can either accept or request that the device be returned to you free of charge. Is Apple trade in safe? Apple has one of the highest reputations of any retailer, so you can be sure you’ll get excellent customer service and have any problems dealt with immediately. Can I trade in two iPhones at Apple?  Yes, Apple allows you to trade in multiple devices all of which can go towards the cost of a new one. Trade in Apple products at other resellers Apple isn’t the only company that wants to buy your old iPhones, iPads, Macs and other devices. There are a number of services that will happily purchase your unwanted tech, with the advantage but you can get money rather than credit at the Apple store. Read our dedicated features How to sell a Mac or MacBook and How to sell or trade in your old iPhone. These services will buy the old Mac or iPhone from you in the U.S. They won’t pay you as much as they will sell it for, but this can be a quick and easy way to make some money by selling your Mac without the hassle. The amount on offer will depend on the condition of your machine. Back Market Mac Of All Trades There are several services in the U.K. that will buy your old Mac or iPhone from you: Back Market Hoxton Macs MusicMagpie All follow a similar process to that of Apple, with quotes being offered in lieu all the devices meeting the conditions described. Of course, there is also eBay and other auction sites where you can potentially earn more, but run the risk of dealing with private individuals rather than recognised companies. We recommend that if you want to be confident about getting your money and avoid dealing with difficult customers, you sell your old iPhone to a recognised company like Back Market or MusicMagpie. For example, if you want to sell a 512GB iPhone 16 Pro unlocked and in good condition Back Market would give you $550 / £614 (compared to Apple’s $630 / £600). For more information read How to get the best price when selling an old Mac and How to sell or trade in your old Mac and save on a new one.

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How Apple trade in works and saves you money
Macworld Buying a new iPhone, iPad or Mac can be an expensive business, and is getting more expensive with today’s component shortages. But if you don’t mind trading in your previous device then you can make a decent saving on the cost of its replacement. We explain how Apple trade in works and why it’s something you should definitely consider. Trade-in prices are even increasing because of those tech shortages. Some examples of Apple’s increased trade-in prices include: Mac Studio: $1,305 (up $260) MacBook Pro: $855 (up $65) MacBook Air: $580 (up $60) iPhone 16 Pro Max: $720 (up $25) Apple Watch Series 10: $165 (up $15) iPad Pro: $720 (up $30) iPad: $260 (up $25) iMac: $380 (up $25) We also look at some of the alternative trade in services, since it’s not only Apple who accepts an old iPhone, Mac, iPad or Apple Watch in exchange for a new one. What devices can I trade-in at Apple? Apple trade-ins cover a wide variety of devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. Apple doesn’t take iPods or Apple TVs, but it will recycle them for you for free. On its Apple recycling page the company says that it “lets you recycle any Apple device and devices from Apple-owned brands at any Apple Store and online. We’ll make sure it’s recycled responsibly or given a chance to be used again. You can bring your batteries and old Apple-products to any Apple Store, and we’ll recycle them responsibly, free of charge.” How much do you get for trading in an old device with Apple? As you might expect, the amount on offer varies depending on the device you want to trade. The newer the product, and the better its condition, the more you can expect to get for it. Obviously, if your device is a few years old it’s likely its condition won’t be so great and you won’t get as much money for it.  You can get money for trading in an old Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Apple Watch. Trade in an old MacBook Pro and you could save as much as $855/£665, an old iPad Pro could save you up to $720/£645, and an Apple Watch Series 9 could get you $135/£110 credit. In the US you can even get up to $305 if you trade in an old Google Pixel 9 Pro. Apple also offers trade in on other Android devices from a variety of manufacturers, such as Samsung, Google and Huawei, although at the time of writing tablets, PCs and other smartwatches were only available for recycling. You can check the latest trade-in prices on Apple’s U.S. website here and the U.K. Apple site here. Just be aware that this is a trade-in deal, so you won’t get any cash in exchange for your old device. Instead, Apple will either credit the amount against a new purchase or give you an Apple gift card of the same value. How much does Apple give for old iPhones? As of August 2026 you can save up to $720/£680 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange an iPhone 16 Pro Max, while switching an aging iPhone 8 will save up to $40/£40. ModelEstimated trade-in valueiPhone 16 Pro Maxup to $720 / £680iPhone 16 Proup to $630 / £600iPhone 16 Plusup to $485 / £460iPhone 16up to $480 / £445iPhone 16eup to $310 / £345iPhone 15 Pro Maxup to $530 / £480iPhone 15 Proup to $420 / £435iPhone 15 Plusup to $340 / £340iPhone 15up to $335 / £325iPhone 14 Pro Maxup to $405 / £375iPhone 14 Proup to $335 / £335iPhone 14 Plusup to $235 / £240iPhone 14up to $235 / £240iPhone SE (3rd generation)up to $85 / £95iPhone 13 Pro Maxup to $340 / £305iPhone 13 Proup to $285 / £255iPhone 13up to $205 / £190iPhone 13 miniup to $155 / £145iPhone 12 Pro Maxup to $240 / £195iPhone 12 Proup to $195 / £160iPhone 12up to $135 / £115iPhone 12 miniup to $90 / £85iPhone SE (2nd generation)up to $45 / £50iPhone 11 Pro Maxup to $160 / £125iPhone 11 Proup to $145 / £120iPhone 11up to $110 / £95iPhone XS Maxup to $95 / £85iPhone XSup to $70 / £60iPhone XRup to $90 / £75 How much does Apple give for old iPads? As of August 2026 you can save up to $720/£645 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange an iPad Pro, while switching an iPad will save up to $260/£275. The exchange price is dependent on the age of the iPad, so a newer model will get you more credit. ModelEstimated trade-in valueiPad Proup to $720 / £645iPadup to $260 / £275iPad Airup to $490 / £510iPad miniup to $300 / £315 How much does Apple give for old Apple Watches? As of August 2026 you can save up to $165/£145 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange an Apple Watch Series 10. ModelEstimated trade-in valueApple Watch Series 10up to $165 / £145Apple Watch Ultra 2up to $305 / £260Apple Watch Series 9up to $135 / £645Apple Watch Ultraup to $205 / £110Apple Watch Series 8up to $95 / £175Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)up to $60 / £80Apple Watch Series 7up to $70 / £40Apple Watch Series 6up to $45 / £45Apple Watch SE (1st generation)up to $30 / £30 How much does Apple give for old Macs? As of August 2026 you can save up to $885/£665 on the price of a new Apple product if you exchange a MacBook Pro, while switching a Mac mini will save up to $480/£310. The exchange price is dependent on the age of the Mac, so a newer model will get you more credit. ModelEstimated trade-in valueMacBook Proup to $885 / £665MacBook Airup to $580 / £350iMacup to $380 / £250iMac Proup to $315 / £220Mac miniup to $480 / £310Mac Studioup to $1,305 / £1,040Mac Proup to $2,195 / £1,310 Where can I check how much Apple will give me for my old device? To find out how much your device is worth, go to the Apple Trade-In page where you’ll see all the details and be able to get an approximate valuation. Of course, this will be confirmed when you either bring your device to the Apple store or send it in by the post. Apple How to trade-in a device at Apple? Once you’ve visited the site mentioned above and received your quote you have two options. The first is to take your device into an Apple store, where it will be assessed to see that it matches the condition you described when getting the quote. If so, you will be given the appropriate credit to use against a new purchase in the store. The other is to agree to the quote online and then be sent a shipping pack which allows you to safely send your device to Apple who will check that it matches your description. This process usually takes two to three weeks, and if everything goes well you’ll receive a notification of the credit. Should the device be found to be in a lower condition then described, you’ll be offered a new quote which you can either accept or request that the device be returned to you free of charge. Is Apple trade in safe? Apple has one of the highest reputations of any retailer, so you can be sure you’ll get excellent customer service and have any problems dealt with immediately. Can I trade in two iPhones at Apple?  Yes, Apple allows you to trade in multiple devices all of which can go towards the cost of a new one. Trade in Apple products at other resellers Apple isn’t the only company that wants to buy your old iPhones, iPads, Macs and other devices. There are a number of services that will happily purchase your unwanted tech, with the advantage but you can get money rather than credit at the Apple store. Read our dedicated features How to sell a Mac or MacBook and How to sell or trade in your old iPhone. These services will buy the old Mac or iPhone from you in the U.S. They won’t pay you as much as they will sell it for, but this can be a quick and easy way to make some money by selling your Mac without the hassle. The amount on offer will depend on the condition of your machine. Back Market Mac Of All Trades There are several services in the U.K. that will buy your old Mac or iPhone from you: Back Market Hoxton Macs MusicMagpie All follow a similar process to that of Apple, with quotes being offered in lieu all the devices meeting the conditions described. Of course, there is also eBay and other auction sites where you can potentially earn more, but run the risk of dealing with private individuals rather than recognised companies. We recommend that if you want to be confident about getting your money and avoid dealing with difficult customers, you sell your old iPhone to a recognised company like Back Market or MusicMagpie. For example, if you want to sell a 512GB iPhone 16 Pro unlocked and in good condition Back Market would give you $550 / £614 (compared to Apple’s $630 / £600). For more information read How to get the best price when selling an old Mac and How to sell or trade in your old Mac and save on a new one.

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Apple’s iPhone event will be packed with intrigue
Macworld Apple always introduces its new iPhones and Apple Watches at a special event in September, and this year is no different. Except this year, everything is different. The iPhones are different. The CEO is different. The event may be different. Here’s what we expect from Apple’s big September event. Time and Date Apple always holds its events at 10 am PT, with iPhone launches usually taking place on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of September. This year, that is September 8 and 9. Because Monday, September 7, is Labor Day in the United States, it’s likely that Apple will opt for Wednesday, the 9th, for its event, giving attendees the prior business day to travel. Otherwise, it could push it to the following week, likely Tuesday, September 15. The John Ternus show Apple CEO Tim Cook is going to retire from the position on September 1, remaining on the company’s board of directors. He has named John Ternus, who was most recently senior vice president of hardware engineering, as his successor. That means this is the first Apple Special Event in which Ternus will be the headliner, introducing the start of the event and thanking everyone at the end. Individual products are likely to be demonstrated by other Apple executives—they always are—but this is a big opportunity to shake up the format of Apple events in general. Will we see a return to live stage events? Will the structure and format of the pre-recorded video events change at all? Or will Ternus be essentially interchangeable for Tim Cook, with nothing else about these big product reveals changing at all? Will Apple make a “Turn” pun in its event invitation? We’ll have to wait and see. iPhone Ultra For the first time in over a decade, Apple is going to dramatically change the iPhone’s form factor. Apple is going to release a folding iPhone, which most are expecting to be called iPhone Ultra. It will fold in half like a book and be shaped sort of like a passport when closed; an unusual aspect ratio for any phone and especially an iPhone. This should be the relative size and shape of the folding iPhone Ultra.Foundry We expect two cameras (wide and ultrawide) on the back, one on the front, and the reintroduction of Touch ID in the side button for authentication. This is going to be a very premium product, with most rumors citing a starting price of $2,000 or more. Not much is known about the software experience, though. Obviously, Apple will need to change some of how iOS looks and feels, and offer impressive new software features, to justify a folding phone with displays on the outside and inside and all new aspect ratios and sizes. Check out our roundup of rumors about the iPhone Ultra for more. iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max The iPhone Ultra won’t be the only high-priced iPhone hitting the market this fall. With the standard iPhone 18 supposedly getting bumped back to a spring release, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are going to be the only other iPhones launched this fall. We expect an upgraded A20 Pro processor, a better modem (the C2 in many countries, possibly a Qualcomm modem in the U.S.), and a new Dark Cherry signature color. A dark red/cherry color should be the signature shade of the iPhone 18 Pro, along with Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver.Foundry For the most part, the iPhone 18 Pro will resemble the iPhone 17 Pro, but there should be a big upgrade to the rear camera (variable aperture, new sensor technology) and possibly a boost to 24 megapixels for the front camera. Battery capacity may go up by 6-8 percent, which could lead to longer battery life in conjunction with other improvements and optimizations. Check out our roundup of rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro for more. Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Apple always updates its Apple Watch line at the same time as the iPhone, whether it needs to or not. That means that this year, we’ll see the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Ultra 4. So far, none of the rumors suggest much of a change from the previous model. There will be a somewhat faster S12 processor, but major new health features or other changes don’t seem to be in the cards this year. Rumors say there won’t be a new SE 4 this year. Apple TV and Homepod mini Both long overdue for an update, Apple has been waiting to release a new Apple TV 4K set-top box and the HomePod mini until it figured out how to really make the new Siri work. Now, with a whole new Siri architecture coming in the OS 27 updates this fall, it’s finally ready to ship these products. Because Apple TV set-top boxes and HomePods act as a “home hub” for Apple’s smart home controls, Apple needed to make sure they’re capable of running the all-new Siri. That said, we haven’t heard of any major new software features that make use of the improved hardware coming to Apple TV or HomePod. These new products will give you the new Siri experience just as a modern Apple Watch will, but the tvOS interface and features probably won’t get a big change. It’s more like: you’ll ask Siri something, and you’ll get Siri AI answers, not the old Siri. Foundry HomePad preview The new Apple TV and HomePod mini will mark the start of a bigger, more ambitious smart home plan for Apple that all revolves around the new Siri and the expanded AI features that will be built out on top of it in the coming months and years. The main device we’re waiting for is the so-called HomePad smart hub that has long been rumored. The device is expected to have an iPad-like squarish screen that can either hang on a wall or dock to a speaker. It will reportedly run a new operating system dubbed HomeOS that is powered by Siri AI. In his August 9 Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reported that “a September preview of that product is plausible.” That could very well be Ternus’ surprise “One more Thing” to close the show. However, it is unlikely to go on sale until later in 2026 or early 2027.

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Apple gives students more time to grab its Back to School deals
Apple extended its 2026 Back to School promotion by nearly a month, giving students and teachers until September 24 to take advantage of its offers. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)

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Lifetime access to Visual Studio Pro 2026 is only $30
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Apple extends Back to School Deal gift card offer through September
Macworld Apple runs a higher education promotion every year that has traditionally been known as its “Back to School” sale. The company now refers to it as the “College Student Offer” or “Higher Education Offer” because it is only available to students in higher education and eligible education staff – not school-age children. The promotion gives eligible customers an extra incentive when purchasing qualifying products through Apple’s Education Store, where Macs and iPads are already sold at discounted prices. In recent years, those incentives have included free AirPods, a free Apple Pencil, and other accessories. This year Apple has returned to the tradition of offering gift cards with purchases – worth up to $150 in 2026. Apple launches the offer at different times around the world to coincide with the university summer break in each region. It typically begins before the new academic year and runs until several weeks after the first term starts. In 2025, the U.S. promotion began on June 17 and ran until September 30, so a similar launch date had been expected in 2026. Instead, Apple started the promotion on Thursday, July 16, a month later than expected, and originally announced it would end on August 27, a month earlier than in 2025. However, in early August, Apple extended it until September 24. There had been some speculation that the offer might not return this year – particularly after the company increased Mac and iPad price, citing rising component costs and memory shortages, but Apple is going ahead with the deal. The same promotion is likely to start in the U.K. and Europe before the end of July. Region2026 Start date2026 End Date2026 DealNorth AmericaJuly 15, 2026September 24, 2026 (extended)Confirmed: Gift cards worth up to $150U.K. & Europe Mid-July (TBC)Mid-October (TBC)Expected: Gift Cards worth up to £150.Australia January 7, 2026March 11, 2026Confirmed: Free/discounted AirPods, Apple Pencil, Keyboards and Mice Read on to find out everything you need to know about Apple’s Higher Education promotion this year, including when it is expected to begin in your region, what products and incentives may be included, who qualifies, and how to take advantage of the offer. Apple’s “Back to school” deal: At a glance What is Apple’s “Back to School” deal? The 2026 deal is gift cards worth up to $150 with purchases of qualifying Macs and iPads. When is Apples “Back to School” deal? It is running from July 16 to September 24,, 2026 in North America. U.K. and Europe dates are yet to be confirmed. Is this the only student saving from Apple? No, Apple offers a discount on Macs and iPads all year round to qualifying students. Read: How to get an Apple student discount at Apple’s Education Store. Who qualifies? Verified students in higher education institutions – and their parents. When does Apple’s “Back to School” deal start? The 2026 promotionApple U.S. & Canada: From July 16 – September 24, 2026. (Gift cards) U.K. & Europe: TBC, likely lasting until mid October, 2026. India: From July 16 – September 24, 2026. (Apple is giving away AirPods and Apple Pencil in India) Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and South Korea: January 7 to – early March 11 2026. In North America, Apple’s annual “College Student Offer” promotion is live now. It started on Thursday, July 16, and finishes on September 24, 2026. Because the academic summer break begins and ends later in Europe, the promotion is expected to launch in the U.K. and across Europe in mid-July. In 2025, for example, the offer began on July 10 and ended on October 21. The deal ran from January 7 to early March 11 this year in the Southern Hemisphere. Similar timings are expected in 2027. Who can get Apple’s “Back to School” give-away? Current and newly accepted higher education students – and their parents Apple If you are enrolled at a higher education institution (post-K12 education, such as a university or college), or are the parent of a student who is enrolled, you qualify for Apple’s year-round education pricing as well as the “Back to School” promotion while it is running. You will need to verify your eligibility before you can access the offer. Prior to May 2026, verifying student status in some countries – including the U.S. – only required an .edu email address and the name of a higher education institution. Apple has since tightened its verification requirements. As a result, shoppers now need to verify their student status through UNiDAYS (as was already the case in the U.K.). Students are typically required to provide their name, date of birth, and school email address, then search for their institution and wait for their student status to be confirmed. Apple’s education pricing is not available to parents buying for school-age children, but it is available to parents who are homeschooling their children. What is Apple’s “Back to School” deal this year? Get free money with your purchase. Foundry Gift cards worth up to $150 with MacBook Pro, $100 with MacBook Air, iPad Air and iPad Pro. In India, Apple is giving away AirPods/Apple Pencil/keyboard/mouse were offered with qualifying purchases, as it did for the Australian promotion earlier in 2026. The same gift voucher giveaway is expected to launch later in July 2026 in the U.K. and Europe. The free AirPods usually given away with this offer have a value of $129, so the $150 or $100 voucher has an almost equivalent value to that. The gift card does give students the freedom to decide how they would like to spend the money. Even before the gift card, typical savings in the education store include: $200/£200 off an MacBook Pro $100/£100 off an MacBook Air $100/£100 off an iPad Pro $50/£50 off an iPad Air $80/£80 off an Apple Watch Ultra 3 $40/£40 off an Apple Watch Series 11 £10/$10 off the Apple Pencil Pro £10/$10 off the standard Apple Pencil So the gift card represents a total saving of $350 for the MacBook Pro, $200 off the price of a MacBook Air, and $200 off an iPad Pro, and $150 off an iPad Air. This isn’t the first time Apple has offered gift cards. From 2022 to 2024 in the U.S., U.K., and some other regions, Apple instead offered gift cards worth up to $150/£130, depending on the products purchased during the promotional period. During the Australian promotion, that ran from January 7 to March 11, 2026, Apple offered free or discounted accessories – including AirPods, AirPods Pro, Apple Pencil models, and Apple Keyboard, Mouse, or Trackpad products – with the purchase of qualifying Macs and iPads. Apple is offering that promotion in India. Some European countries may still get AirPods. The following products were offered for free or discounted, earlier in 2026: AirPods 4 AirPods Pro 3 Magic Mouse Magic Trackpad Magic Keyboard Apple Pencil Pro Magic Keyboard (for iPad Air/iPad Pro) Apple also offered AirPods giveaways during its 2025 promotion, and, previously, Apple also included a discount for the AirPods Max. Can students qualify for other savings at Apple? Yes. Apple’s “Back to School” promotion is not the only education-related discount the company offers. Macs and iPads sold through Apple’s Education Store are discounted year-round, so qualifying students and educational institutions can save on the price of a Mac or iPad at any time of the year. The summertime Back to School promotion is offered in addition to these ongoing education discounts. We explain everything you need to know about qualifying for Apple’s education pricing – including how much you can save and how to shop through the Apple Education Store – in our Guide to shopping in the Apple Education Store. If you are unsure which device to buy, we also have guides to the Best Mac for Students and the Best iPad for Students. Students can also take advantage of the discounted Apple Music Student Plan, which includes access to Apple TV+ at no extra cost. Read: How to get the student deal for Apple Music and free Apple TV+. How to get Apple’s “Back to School” deal In order to get Apple’s “Back to School” Deal you need to purchase a qualifying Mac or iPad from your local Apple Education Store during the promotional period. You will need to verify your student status via UNiDAYS, as explained above. Visit the Apple Education Store for your region using the links below: U.S. U.K. Canada Australia New Zealand Brazil South Korea India France Germany Logging in from your university network may help simplify the verification process.  When you purchase a qualifying Mac or iPad, you will then be able to claim the promotional freebie or discounted accessory. You can choose which of the giveaway product you want to receive when you make your order. In some cases the freebee comes with an additional cost, we include details of how much more you may need to pay in the tables below. Which products qualify for Apple’s “Back to School” deal this year? Apple’s Back To School deal in 2025.Apple Apple has yet to confirm which products will qualify for the the 2026 promotion in North America, the U.K. and Europe. However, during the Australian promotion earlier in 2026, the following products qualified: MacBook Air MacBook Pro iPad Pro iPad Air Did Apple include the MacBook Neo in the 2026 “Back to School” promotion? Since the Australian promotion ended, Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, a new laptop aimed specifically at students. Apple has not included the MacBook Neo in the deal. This is no surprise. While the new MacBook is clearly targeted at students, we did not expect Apple to include it in the promotion because of its already relatively low starting price. Did Apple include the Mac mini in the 2026 “Back to School” promotion? Apple has previously allowed the purchase of a Mac mini to qualify for the promotion, but not in 2025 or in 2026. In recent times, the Mac mini has surged in popularity, especially among AI developers looking for a relatively inexpensive Apple Silicon machine capable of handling local AI workloads. This popularity, combined with ongoing global component shortages, has left Mac mini supply severely constrained throughout much of 2026. Did Apple include the iPad A16 in the 2026 “Back to School” promotion? Apple has previously allowed entry-level iPads to qualify for its Back to School promotion, but that was not the case in 2025 and it is not the case in 2026. With a new entry-level iPad expected later in 2026 – and the current iPad A16 lacking support for Apple Intelligence — so our recommendation would be to choose an iPad Air instead. Did Apple include the iPad mini in the 2026 “Back to School” promotion? Apple has included the iPad mini in some Back to School promotions in the past. This year it is not included. A new iPad mini is expected to launch in 2026, so we would recommend waiting for that. Did Apple include the iPhone in the 2026 “Back to School” promotion? Apple has never included the iPhone, Apple Watch, or any products other than selected Macs and iPads as qualifying purchases for its “Back to School” promotion. How much can you save in Apple’s student deal? Apple Students can already save up to $200/£220 on Macs and up to $100/£100 on iPads year-round through Apple’s Education Store. Read more here: How to get an Apple student discount at Apple’s Education Store. The additional savings available through Apple’s “Back to School” promotion depend on both the product purchased and the promotional accessory being offered. In previous promotions, students could save up to $199 by choosing a free Magic Keyboard, up to 179 with the AirPods Pro 4 ANC (with the MacBook Pro), up to $129 by selecting AirPods 4, or up to $129 by choosing an Apple Pencil Pro. Students who select more expensive accessories offered as part of the promotion, needed to pay the difference above the promotional discount amount. For example, in 2025, choosing AirPods Pro 3 required an additional payment of $70. The gift cards giveaway means that the savings are slightly lower. With $150 and $100 gift cards on offer. Below, you can see the kinds of savings Apple has offered in previous years. Once Apple confirms the 2026 promotion details for North America, the U.K., and Europe, we will update these tables accordingly U.S. “Back to School” giveaway details: 2026 In summer 2026, U.S. students making the following purchases can get the following vouchers. The terms and conditions of the deal are here: U.S. Apple’s education discounts are available all year round. Visit the U.S. Education Store and Canada Education Store for more information. Additional spendGetMacBook Pro $150 Gift voucher MacBook Air $100 Gift voucher iPad Air or iPad Pro$100 Gift voucher U.K. “Back to School” giveaway details: 2025 Between July 10 and October 21 in 2025, U.K. students making the following purchases could either get free Mice, TrackPad, Keyboard, Apple Pencil, or AirPods 4, or get a discount on the price of the AirPods Pro 2 and Magic Keyboard cases for iPad. The terms and conditions of the deal are here: U.K. Apple’s education discounts are available all year round. Apple’s education discounts are available all year round. Students and educators need to log in via UNiDAYS website to see the offers. Educational Store discounts are usually up to £280 for U.K. students. See Apple’s terms and conditions. BuyGetSavingAdditional spendMacBook Air or MacBook Pro AirPods 4 with ANC£179AirPods Pro 2 £179£100Magic Mouse £79 or £99Magic TrackPad£29 or £149Magic Keyboard $179 or $199iMacAirPods 4£179AirPods Pro 2 £179£100iPad Air or iPad ProApple Pencil Pro £119AirPods 4£129AirPods 4 with ANC£129£50AirPods Pro 2 £129£100Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air£119£130Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air£119£180Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro£119£160Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Pro£119£210 If you want AirPods Pro you have to pay a little more, but you are still getting £179 off. Australian “Back to School” giveaway details: 2026 In summer 2026, Australian students making the following purchases can either get free Mice, TrackPad, Keyboard, Apple Pencil, or AirPods 4, or get a discount on the education price of the AirPods Pro 3 and Magic Keyboard cases for iPad. The terms and conditions of the Australian deal are here. Apple’s education discounts are available all year round. Visit the Australian Education Store. There were similar savings in New Zealand. BuyGetSavingAdditional spendMacBook Air or MacBook Pro AirPods 4 with ANCA$299AirPods Pro 3A$299A$130Magic Mouse A$119 or A$149Magic TrackPadA$179 or A$209Magic Keyboard A$249 or A$279iMacAirPods 4 (with ANC)A$299AirPods Pro 3 A$299A$130iPad Air or iPad ProApple Pencil Pro $199AirPods 4A$219AirPods 4 with ANCA$219A$80AirPods Pro 3A$219A$210Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad AirA$199A$220Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad AirA$199A$270Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad ProA$199A$270Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad ProA$199A$350 If you want AirPods Pro you have to pay a little more, but you are still getting A$130 off. Europe “Back to School” giveaway details: 2025 European students making the same purchases as those above could either get free Mice, TrackPad, Keyboard, Apple Pencil, or AirPods 4, or get a discount on the price of the AirPods Pro 2 and Magic Keyboard cases for iPad. French details here. German details here. Spanish details here. Italian details here. Netherlands details here. India “Back to School” giveaway details: 2026 The 2026 deal in India the Back to University is AirPods or Apple Pencil discounts. Details here. T&C here. Brazil and South Korea “Back to School” giveaway details: 2025 In Brazil and South Korea Apple gave away AirPods with Mac purchases and Apple Pencil with iPad purchases from January to March 13, 2024. The deal was the same in 2025. What was the 2025 Back to School deal in the U.S? Between June 17 and September 30 in 2025, Apple gave away accessories, or allowed shoppers to pay the difference where products cost more than the giveaway value. In 2026 shoppers get a $150 voucher with the MacBook Pro and a $100 voucher with the MacBook Air, iPad Air and iPad Pro. Here’s the 2025 offer: BuyGetGetAdditional spendMacBook Air or MacBook ProAirPods 4 with ANC$179AirPods Pro 2$179$70Magic Mouse$79 or $99Magic TrackPad$129 or $149Magic Keyboard$179 or $199iMacAirPods 4$179AirPods Pro $179$70iPad Air or iPad ProApple Pencil Pro$119AirPods 4$129AirPods 4 with ANC$129$50AirPods Pro 2$129$120Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Air$119$130Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Air $119$180Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro $119$160Magic Keyboard for 13-inch iPad Pro$119$210 Other ways to save money on a Mac or iPad If you don’t qualify for an education discount have a look at these best deals on a new Mac and iPad we’ve seen this month: $53 off AirPods Max Gen 2 at Amazon $180.66 off 14-inch, MacBook Pro M5 Max, 2TB at Amazon $125 off 14-inch, MacBook Pro M5 Pro, 1TB at Amazon $150 off MacBook Air, 13-inch, M5, 1TB at Amazon $150 off MacBook Air, 15-inch, M5, 1TB at Amazon $150 off iPad Pro, 13-inch, M5, 2TB at Amazon $118 off iPad Pro, 11-inch, M5, 2TB at Amazon $70 off Apple Watch Series 11, 42mm, GPS at Amazon $100 off Apple Watch Ultra 3 at Amazon $30 off AirPods Pro 3 at Amazon $30 off AirPods 4 at Amazon We also have these round ups, for even more deals: Best MacBook Pro deals Best MacBook Air deals Best Mac mini deals Best iMac deals Best iPad deals Also read about the Best Mac and the Best iPad to help you decide which model to buy.

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