Apple's Black Friday Promotion May Focus on Gift Cards Rather Than DiscountsEarlier this week, Apple teased its upcoming Black Friday promotion, which typically sees the company offering small discounts on a select number of products. While Apple normally offers standard price cuts during Black Friday, this year’s event might focus on Apple Store gift cards with purchase rather than straight discounts, according to 9to5Mac. The promotion could see customers receiving an Apple Store gift card for later use when buying an eligible product. Gift cards will likely be offered with the flagship products that Apple typically discounts, including iPads, iPods, MacBooks, and some accessories.The gift card amounts are said to fluctuate based on the product. For example, gift cards that accompany accessories will have lower amounts of money than Macs. We’re hearing that accessories, such as the Dropcam, will likely include a gift card worth around $25, and Macs could include a $100 card. iOS Devices like the iPad will include a $50 Apple Store gift card. Some more expensive third-party products will also include $50 gift cards.Apple is expected to announce its Black Friday deals on Friday, November 28 at midnight Pacific Time in the United States, but more information should be available tomorrow morning when Black Friday deals go live in Australia provided the gift card promotion isn't limited to the United States. Last year's discounts included $101 off MacBook Pros and Airs, $41 off the iPad with Retina Display, and $31 off of the iPod touch. Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • iPhone 5s/5c Take 76% of Smartphone Sales in Japan for October • Magpul Releases Field Case for iPad Mini • GTA: San Andreas Coming to iOS in December With Full MFi Controller Support • iPad Illustration App 'Procreate' Adds Support for 64-Bit A7 Processor, 4K Ultra HD Canvas Size • Square-Enix Releases 3D Remake of 'Final Fantasy IV: The After Years' for iOS Devices • Google Chairman Eric Schmidt Posts Guide on Converting to Android from iPhone • Dropbox for iOS Updated With iOS 7 Redesign • iWork for iOS and Mac Updated, Keynote Gains New Transitions
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