Apple announces Back to School offer on Macs and iPads, to go live from June 17
Apple has announced its highly anticipated Back to School offer, which will be live between June 17 and September 30. The offer is available when you shop at Apple Stores in India, Apple Store Online, and Apple Store App. Besides, Apple specialists in stores and online will offer personalised support for consumers at every step. With the latest offer, students can purchase an eligible Mac or iPad for college with Education Savings; they can even opt for AirPods or Apple Pencil or any other eligible accessories.
Consumers can buy one iPad with a promo and one Mac with a promo per customer. It needs to be noted that this offer is not applicable on iPad Mini, iPad 10th Gen, Mac Mini, Mac Pro, Mac Studio or refurbished. With MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, students can opt for Magic Mouse / Magic Trackpad / Magic Keyboard or AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. With iPad Air or iPad Pro, students can opt for either Apple Pencil Pro or AirPods 4.
Apple has said that the Mac and iPad are ideal for students and educators, as they are built from the ground up prioritising security and privacy. These devices excel at everything from productivity to creativity. Moreover, with Apple Intelligence, students can unlock exciting new capabilities that make Mac and iPad powerful tools for an assortment of tasks. Students can also explore their creativity with tools like Image Playground and Genmoji, and even make the most of their writing with Writing Tools.
Mac comes with a user-friendly interface and a seamless setup. It features Dock, which offers instant access to one's favourite apps. Spotlight instantly helps a user locate apps, documents, emails, and other items on their Mac. The Mac comes with built-in trackpad gestures that make navigation feel smooth and effortless. Both MacBook Pro and MacBook Air come with all-day battery life. While the MacBook Pro offers up to 24 hours, the MacBook Air comes with 18 hours of battery. It is an ideal companion to boost productivity, as it allows users to organise apps with Store Manager, work on multiple desktops, and offers features like Hot Corners, Quick Look, and Screenshots.
Besides, Apple devices can sync effortlessly across one's ecosystem, boosting productivity and convenience. Universal Clipboard allows you to copy text, images, and videos from one Apple device and paste them to another. AirDrop lets users share files wirelessly instantly, while Instant Hotspot allows Mac to connect to the iPhone's internet instantly. Users can also make and receive phone calls on their Mac without having to pick up their iPhones.
Features like Continuity Camera allow one to take a photo or scan a document on their iPhone or iPad and view it instantly on their Mac. AirPlay to Mac lets you stream content directly from iPhone or iPad. Apple has also enhanced AirPods integration with faster automatic switching and the ability to mute/unmute via the stem during calls. Moreover, with Sidecar, one can use their iPad as a second display for Mac.
The iPad Pro starts at Rs 99,900, the iPad Air at Rs 59,900, and the iPad at Rs 34,900. Meanwhile, the 13-inch MacBook Air starts at Rs 99,900, and the 15-inch MacBook Air at Rs 1,24,900. The 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at Rs 1,69,900 and the 16-inch model starts at Rs 2,49,900.
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