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The day has finally come. It’s Black Friday and all the top pieces of tech are now on sale, including TVs, laptops, gaming gear and, yes, those expensive Apple products. While Apple itself isn’t cutting prices for Black Friday, the tech giant is offering a gift card worth up to £250 in return for a purchase. These gift card offers are available on the iPhone 13 and the latest MacBook air. But if you’d rather save for the item you’re about to buy, rather than one sometime in the distant future, we’ve rounded up all the best Black Friday deals on Apple Watches, AirPods, iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, accessories and more from all the majors retailers. Stay tuned as we’ll be constantly updating this page with new deals throughout Black Friday and throughout the weekend.
The best Apple Black Friday 2022 deals
Apple iPhone 14, 128GB, 24 month contract: Was £44.99 a month, now £41.99 a month with £49 down payment, Carphonewarehouse.com
(Carphone Warehouse)
You can save £72 over 24 months with this Black Friday deal on the brand new iPhone 14 at Carphone Warehouse. The plan is £49 upfront and is provided by iD Mobile, which is part of the Three network. You’ll have access to unlimited 5G data wherever it’s available, plus other benefits like unlimited roaming in 50 countries worldwide. In our review of the handset, our reviewer said that the iPhone 14 may look similar on the outside, but “its internal upgrades, from the camera to collision detection, are quite extraordinary.” They added: “It’s a fast and attractive smartphone, with great Apple design and build quality, the now-routine features of water resistance and a powerful display, and a vastly improved camera.” Buy now (Very) “All of the photographic improvements alone are worth the upgrade, made possible by a faster processor and better camera sensors,” our tech reviewer said in his review. “The first 120 Hz display for an iPhone is definitely worth it. Innovations from 2020, such as 5G and ceramic shielding that makes the screen more resistant to falling, are nicely integrated. And just as importantly, Apple pays attention to things that really matter, like battery life, which is extremely good.” Buy now “The Apple Watch remains a highly advanced wearable when it comes to health and fitness metrics. If you own a Series 6, then the gorgeous new screen, subtly upgraded design and improved durability will be enough to tempt you to upgrade,” said our writer in his review of the smartwatch. Buy now
Apple iPad pro M2 12.9 in 2022, 256GB, wifi: Was £1,369, now £1,319, Johnlewis.com
(John Lewis)
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 it launched last month, our writer was full of praise. “The large iPad pro is exceptionally 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.” Buy now
Apple MacBook air, 13.6in, 2022, 256GB SSD: Was £1,169, now £1,109, Johnlewis.com
(John Lewis & Partners)
John Lewis & Partners has slashed the price of the latest MacBook air with the M2 chip by £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 brings back a fan-favorite feature: MagSafe charging. “The M2 processor is noticeably faster than the already blazing M1, and battery life remains excellent,” said our writer in his review of the laptop. “The new MacBook air shines because of its great light weight and bright screen, its great keyboard and fast performance, and its clean, impressive design.” Buy now (Apple) This is the first UK price drop we’ve seen on the new AirPods pro, and while it’s only a small saving, we expect them to return to full price very soon. These are the second-generation AirPods pro wireless noise-canceling headphones, which only arrived in September of this year. Our reviewer rated them 8/10 and said: “The new AirPods pro are a significant improvement over the already great first generation model. While there’s no major design change aside from the charging case, the audio improvements are worth it.” Buy now (Apple) Sales on current-generation Apple products are rare, so while it’s only a £20 saving, this Watch 8 range deal is well worth your attention. This Apple Watch model was released just a few months ago, and this particular deal saves money on the 41mm version with GPS and wifi, finished in midnight aluminum with a matching sport band. New to the 8 Watch series is body temperature monitoring, improved sleep analysis and a car crash detection system that can automatically call for help. Our reviewer said of the wearable: “The Apple Watch 8 series is stylish and easy to use, and very responsive and fast, whether you’re launching an app or getting directions on your watch, so you can keep your iPhone in your pocket or timer setting.” Buy now
Beats studio buds: Was £159, now £109, Very.co.uk
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Looking to get a pair of active noise-canceling headphones this Black Friday, but don’t want to shell out for some expensive professional AirPods? Apple-owned Beats studio buds are a worthy alternative. “The studio buds produce some seriously impressive sound, especially in the higher frequencies, and the fit is one of the best around, with little noticeable weight and a 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 exclusive to Apple users since the company’s acquisition.” Buy now Here’s a handy 17 percent savings on a four-pack of Apple’s Bluetooth trackers, called AirTag. These coin-sized devices connect to your iPhone and are then designed to slip into a bag, jacket, or anything you don’t want to lose. Misplace said 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 let you know its approximate location whenever someone else’s iPhone is in Bluetooth range. AirTags are powered by a replaceable coin-type battery. Buy now
Apple MacBook air M1, 2020, 256GB SSD: Was £999, now £877, Very.co.uk
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Although it’s a few years old now, the MacBook air M1 is still sold by Apple, along with the new (and more expensive) M2 model (£1,119, Currys.co.uk). While Apple is still charging the original £999 retail price for the M1 Air, Very has slashed £152 off this Black Friday. This MacBook air model is included in the collection of the best high-end laptops for excellent performance. Our tester said: “The MacBook Air is extremely light and thin, an effect made all the more appealing by the sleek design – at its thinnest point, it’s 0.41cm thick. But the new version is the first to use Apple’s silicon instead of an Intel processor. The M1 chip is amazingly fast.” Buy now (Apple) This rechargeable battery magnetically clips onto the back of any iPhone 12, 13 and 14 model and then recharges its battery. The pack uses Apple’s Magsafe wireless technology and then recharges using the same USB to Lightning cable as your iPhone or AirPods (charger and cable sold separately). Buy now
Apple iPhone 14 pro leather case with MagSafe: Was £59, now £49, Currys.co.uk
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Currys has discounted all Apple MagSafe cases for the standard iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 plus, iPhone 14 pro and iPhone 14 pro max this Black Friday. All reduced by £10. Earning a spot in our roundup of the best iPhone cases, our writer said: “Apple’s leather case is solid and reliable, and the magnetic MagSafe ring inside means the case snaps into place easily and is quick to remove.” “There’s also a neat visual addition that only happens with Apple’s MagSafe cases: as you insert it, the home screen flashes exactly the color of the case. This means it will show at a glance whether you have golden brown, dark cherry, redwood green, midnight or wisteria,” they added. Buy now
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