Black Friday is here.
Yes, the annual sales event has begun, and we are making a beeline straight for the Apple deals.
As is typical of the Cupertino-based tech innovator, you will rarely see the brand itself offering discounts on its wares. In previous years, Apple has offered vouchers, but it’s really the retailers stocking the likes of the iPhones, Apple Watches, iPads, AirPods and Macs where you’ll find the biggest and best reductions.
We’re talking John Lewis, Amazon, Argos, Currys, Very, AO and more who offer up the covetable devices at a fraction of the original cost. While we can’t promise that the latest Apple iPhone 14 will be on offer, although surprisingly the iPhone 13 was included in the sale last year, there’s a high chance the newest watch will be available with some sort of discount and you will be sure to find the now iconic wireless headphones with price tags that will make you feel like you’ve got a steal.
But first things first...
What is Black Friday?
Bargain hunters everywhere spend all year making wishlists in honour of the Black Friday weekend. This is an annual sales event where just about every retailer and brand under the sun discount their offering. It is a tradition that began in the US and has gone global, taking place every year the day after our friends across the Atlantic celebrate Thanksgiving. Once stuffed to the brim with turkey and feel-good gratitudes, we take to the shops - be it virtual or in person - to stock up on pre-Christmas deals.
When is Black Friday 2022?
The Black Friday sales have unofficially begun already but the main event will take place on November 25. This will be closely followed by Cyber Monday...
When is Cyber Monday 2022?
Cyber Monday is the name given to the Monday that follows Black Friday. It is the culmination of the discounts and offers the last chance saloon to get your hands on the epic bargains. It will be taking place this year on November 28.
How to keep up to date with the best Black Friday deals
We will be regularly updating this article, scouring the internet from the best deals and detailing them right here. On top of the specific Apple deals, you will also be able to find articles on specific retailers as well as products - from smartwatches, to AirPods. We are also running a live blog with minute-by-minute updates.
Shop the best Apple deals below
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APPLE AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
It is always one of the most sought-after items during Black Friday and this year is no different. Get your hands on the 2nd generation model of AirPods for less.
was: £139
Buy now £119.00, Currys
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Although the second generation of AirPods Pros don’t differ a huge amount to their predecessors, they do improve on important features such as Active Noise Cancelltion - which is two times stronger. Listening time has also gone up to 30 hours, as opposed to 24 hours, with this updated generation.
was: £249
Buy now £229.00, Amazon
Apple iPhone 14, 128Gb
was: £849
Buy now £829.00, Currys
Apple iPhone 13, 128Gb - Midnight
A Super Retina XDR display, advanced dual-camera system and a shiny new cinematic mode are just some of the amazing features of the Apple iPhone 13. Save £50 with this banging Black Friday deal. A cracking investment for sure.
was: £779
Buy now £729.00, Very
Apple iPhone 12, 128Gb
Download to your heart’s content with Apple’s first iPhone model that’s compatible with 5G networks. Stream your favourite movies on the iPhone 12’s remarkably bright 6.1-inch Super Retina display. An absolute steal.
Was: £729
Buy now £679.00, Very
Apple iPhone 13 Pro (512GB) - Sierra Blue
Double up on data with this awesome deal on a stunning blue Apple iPhone 13 Pro. Explore its new camera and design possibilities with the reassurance that you won’t find yourself scrambling for more data.
Was: £1,249
Buy now £1189.00, Amazon
Apple iPhone 11 Pro (64GB) - Midnight Green
Was £1,049
Buy now £539.00, Amazon
Apple iPad Pro
Best for: Gaming acolytes of Apple
Fresh fruit from Apple, the new iPad Pro comes in a choice of two sizes, 11-inches and 12.9-inches, but for the sake of this I’m going to focus on the far more wieldy and perfectly portable 11-inch option.
Naturally, this is an iPad and, as such, previous iPad owners/borderline obsessives will pretty much know what to expect. And, yes, its ruddy fast alright, thanks to the 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU and slick iPadOS 16 operating system. Plus, bringing the ‘A’ game for the most demanding gamers, yep, it comes featuring a full 120Hz refresh rate.
Screen-wise, as previously stated, it’s an 11-incher with a beautiful Liquid Retina display featuring a 2388 x 1668-pixel resolution for images that are as pin-sharp as they smooth flowing, making this a gamer’s golden delight.
The audio side doesn’t bring a downer on the party either, thanks to the inclusion of four speakers delivering a decent level of reasonably well-balanced sound, while internal storage options run from ‘ample’ to ‘cavernously capacious’, depending on how deep your pockets are, with 128GB coming in at £900 and 2TB at a cost-of-living-crisis cold-shouldering £2150.
Weight-wise, the 11-inch Apple iPad Pro hefts in at 466g, which – to put it in some kind of perspective that’ll enrage any metric martyrs reading, is slightly heavier than a standard bag of sugar, so most people will be able to manage hours of quality handheld play without having to worry about RSI setting in or, indeed, tearing tendons in their hands.
Good-looking to boot, and packed with all the innovative, non-gaming-led tech we’ve come to expect from Apple, the new iPad Pro is undoubtedly expensive and limits owners to other Apple gear, but price equates to performance, so buy the ticket take the ride.
Tech Specs
Operating system: iPadOS 16
CPU: 8-core CPU with 4x performance cores and 4x efficiency cores
GPU: 10-core
Memory: 8GB
Screen: 11-inch LED backlit (2388 x 1668)
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Audio: Four speaker
Rear and front camera: 12MP and 10MP
Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Battery: Up to 10-hours
Weight: 466g
Buy now £899.00, Currys
2022 Apple 10.9-inch iPad Air (Wi-Fi, 64GB) (5th Generation)
Apple’s new iPad Air is home to the breakthrough M1 chip that delivers a performance up to 60 per cent faster than previous models. All you gamers and creatives out there, run, don’t walk to grab this one.
was: £669
Buy now £569.00, Amazon
Apple iPad (10th Gen, 2022), 64Gb, Wi-Fi, 10.9-inch - Pink
Was £499
Buy now £469.00, Very
2022 Apple 10.9-inch iPad (Wi-Fi, 64GB) (10th generation)
The new colourfully reconstructed iPad that is more functional than ever before. A striking up to date 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display, it is available in four colours. Collaborate and work peacefully uninterrupted between apps, perfect for all you multitaskers out there. Only £469? Yes please.
was: £499
Buy now £469.00, Amazon
2021 Apple iPad (10.2-inch iPad, Wi-Fi, 64GB) - Space Grey (9th Generation)
Last year’s iPad is still the one we all want with an A13 Bionic chip delivering a superfast performance and battery life. Immerse yourself in work, games, calls and more with this all round gem at an unheard of price.
Was: £369
Buy now £309.00, Amazon
2022 Apple iPad Pro 12.9", M2 Processor, iOS, Wi-Fi, 256GB, Space Grey
Welcome the 12.9" Apple iPad Pro to the party. New superfast connectivity, productivity and collaboration features all star in this ultimate Apple experience. Make use of this Black Friday deal while you can.
Was: £1,369
Buy now £1319.00, John Lewis
Apple MacBook Air M2
This is Apple’s cheapest laptop and in many ways the pinnacle of its design right now. Last year’s M1 model broke the mould, and the 2022 edition carries on right where it left off. The secret is in the new processors, which eschew the Intel chips of old for Apple’s own creations based on Arm designs - but which are so much more than the Arm CPU in your phone.
The M2 is an incremental improvement over the M1, but still manages to run without a fan, making it Apple’s smallest laptop. Not that you’ll notice there’s anything different - it’s just a lot quieter than the previous Intel models, especially when you work it hard.
Every app you could want, from web browsers to Microsoft Office to Photoshop, is available on Apple’s MacOS, and there are plenty of alternatives on the App Store too. Recent updates have strengthened the link between MacOS and the mobile iOS platform too, so iPhone users can pass web links back and forth, and use Continuity and Handoff to make the two devices work together. Sidecar even allows an iPad to be used as a second display for the Mac, and as a graphics tablet in conjunction with an Apple Pencil.
Apple laptops may look expensive, but they’re slender, powerful, and great to use, making them a definite best buy. The M1 version is also still available for a lower price.
Was £1,249
Buy now £1119.00, AO
Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID
Featuring an all-day battery life, superfast memory, stunning display and powerful performance, the 2020 MacBook Air offers everything you would desire in a laptop - and, in signature Apple style, it’s designed beautifully.
With over £100, there’s never been a better time to invest.
Was: £999
Buy now £879.00, Amazon
APPLE MacBook Air 13.6” (2022) - M2, 512 GB SSD, Space Grey
Apple’s most recent addition to the MacBook collection, the 2022 Air boasts higher processing power, a longer battery life, and a liquid retina display, all wrapped in a super thin yet lightweight aluminium enclosure.
Was £1,549
Buy now £1393.00, Currys
APPLE MacBook Pro 13.3” (2022) - M2, 512 GB SSD, Space Grey
What the Pro adds on in weight, it makes up for in horsepower. The Pro comes packing four ports, a touch bar, Touch ID, 512GB SSD and a FaceTime HD camera.
was: £1,549
Buy now £1399.00, Currys
2022 Apple MacBook Air 13.6" Liquid Retina Display, M2 Processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Space Grey, Space Grey
Whilst there’s less discount than the offering at Currys, John Lewis offers a two year guarantee included in the price that’s not to be sniffed at.
Was: £1,169
Buy now £1109.00, John Lewis
APPLE Watch SE (2022) - Midnight with Midnight Sports Band, 40 mm
With the New Year on the not-so-distant horizon, there’s no better time to take the plunge and invest in an Apple watch. Ready to keep your resolutions in check, it will be your exercise companion that will motivate you to achieve your end goal.
Was: £259
Buy now £249.00, Currys
Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular), 49mm Titanium Case with Midnight Ocean Band
Designed for exploration and endurance, the Apple Watch Ultra has an aerospace-grade titanium case, an extra long battery life, specialised apps that work with advanced sensors, and a brighter display.
Was: £849
Buy now £819.00, John Lewis
Apple Watch Series 7 GPS, 41mm Green Aluminium Case with Clover Sport Band - Regular
For anyone who’s partial to a neutral khaki, Apple’s Series 7 with a green aluminium case and sport band is a surefire hit.
Was: £384
Buy now £364.00, Currys
Apple Watch Series 7 GPS, 41mm (PRODUCT)RED Aluminium Case with (PRODUCT)RED Sport Band - Regular
Was £369
Buy now £319.00, John Lewis
Apple MagSafe Duo Charger
The MagSafe Duo Charger charges your AirPods and other Apple products. AirPods that are compatible with the MagSafe charger are AirPods Pro and AirPods 3rd Generation.
was: £129
Buy now £99.00, Amazon
New Apple AirTag, Bluetooth Item Finder and Key Finder (4 pack)
Keep tabs on the items that you need with this bluetooth item finder...
was: £119
Buy now £99.00, Amazon
Apple AirTag
Was £35
Buy now £29.00, Very
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack (for iPhone 12-14)
Save yourself the nightmare of a dead phone while you’re out and about with this wireless charging pack, designed to keep your social dreams alive. Just plug in a Lightning cable and you’re all set. You’re welcome.
was: £99
Buy now £79.00, Amazon
