
In the US, Black Friday - the day after Thanksgiving that marks the start of the holiday shopping season - sees retailers offering once-a-year deals on most-wanted devices, electronics and appliances. So with the tradition now making inroads in Australia, Apple has jumped on board with a Friday-only gift card offer.
Pick up a selected iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch from the company's Aussie web store before midnight, and you'll get a bonus Apple Store Gift Card. Depending on your purchase, gift cards are available up to $210 AUD; a full list of included items is as follows.
Included devices
iPhone
iPhone SE: From $549. Includes a $35 Apple Gift Card.
iPhone 6s: From $699. Includes a $70 Apple Gift Card.
iPhone 6s Plus: From $849. Includes a $70 Apple Gift Card.
iPhone 7: From $$849. Includes a $70 Apple Gift Card.
iPhone 7 Plus: From $1049. Includes a $70 Apple Gift Card.
iPad
iPad Pro: From $979. Includes a $140 Apple Gift Card.
iPad: From $469. Includes a $70 Apple Gift Card.
iPad mini 4: From $579. Includes a $70 Apple Gift Card.
Apple Watch
Apple Watch Series 1: From $359. Includes a $35 Apple Gift Card.
Mac
MacBook: From $1899. Includes a $210 Apple Gift Card.
MacBook Air: From $1499. Includes a $210 Apple Gift Card.
MacBook Pro: From $1899. Includes a $210 Apple Gift Card.
iMac: From $1599. Includes a $210 Apple Gift Card.
Mac Pro: From $4899. Includes a $210 Apple Gift Card.
What do I need to know?
Apple is imposing some limits on the deal. In addition to only being active for 24 hours, the offer is limited to two 'promotional products' per customer - so if you pick up three included items from Apple, you'll only receive gift cards for two. Andf you decide to return or exchange any of the above products, you'll also need to return your included Gift Card in order to receive a full refund.
Gift Cards can be used at any Apple Store or through apple.com, and your balance can be checked at any time via Apple. Your card won't come with an expiration date, but customers should be aware that Apple Gift Cards cannot be used for iTunes or App Store purchases.
Apple's Black Friday Gift Card offer is live now for one day only. If you're picking up a new, unlocked iPhone, be sure to browse our SIM-only plans below to find the best talk, text and data deal for your device.