{"id":22233,"date":"2026-07-13T03:45:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/gurman-apples-back-to-school-deal-for-u-s-students-likely-launching-later-this\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T03:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T02:45:25","slug":"gurman-apples-back-to-school-deal-for-u-s-students-likely-launching-later-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/gurman-apples-back-to-school-deal-for-u-s-students-likely-launching-later-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Gurman: Apple\u2019s \u2018Back to School\u2019 deal for U.S. students likely launching later this\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The topic Gurman: Apple\u2019s \u2018Back to School\u2019 deal for U.S. students likely launching later this\u2026<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n

Every year, Apple has a \u2018Back to School\u2019 promo for students \u2013 offering some kind of special incentive if they buy a Mac or iPad during the promotional window. Typically, this has come in the form of free accessories (like AirPods), or a $100-150 Apple gift card. according to the data Bloomberg\u2019s Mark Gurman, the offer should be returning later this week.<\/p>\n

Usually, this deal would\u2019ve kicked off by now \u2013 but then Apple had to increase its prices dramatically due to the memory shortage, and it likely caused the company to take a pause for launching this offer.<\/p>\n

It looks like the offer should finally debut sometime this week though, since Apple is reportedly putting up materials in retail stores \u2018during the middle of this coming week,\u2019 per Gurman.<\/p>\n

Apple retail stores are putting up Back to School promotional materials during the middle of this coming week. Stores will be re-organized, including a dedicated education table that has Macs, iPads and iPad Pros. https:\/\/t.co\/GCFg8WWMp8<\/p>\n

It\u2019s unclear if this years offer will offer higher incentives than usual. Apple might want to sweeten the deal to help students stomach the fact that Macs and iPads are now much more expensive than what they used to be.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth noting that the company recently added UNiDAYs verification to the education store in the US, so it\u2019s no longer possible to participate in these deals unless you\u2019re a verified student.<\/p>\n

Only time will tell what Apple has in store. Hopefully it\u2019s good enough to compel students despite the much higher prices.<\/p>\n