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Apple's Black Friday: Up to $75 Gift Card Offers

11/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Apple’s Black Friday event starts on November 28 with a gift card up to $75 for iPhone 16 purchases.
Discounts on older models include the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e, with the 16e listed at £509 on Amazon.
Carriers offer trade-in savings up to £560 on the iPhone 17 Pro, though discounts on the iPhone 17 series are unlikely due to high demand and some retailers may beat Apple’s offers.

History

Historical Context

The first official Black Friday sales event took place in 1924, reflecting a shift in American consumer culture. This change followed the economic prosperity of the Roaring Twenties, which saw significant retail growth. By 1929, the stock market crash triggered the Great Depression, leading to a decline in consumer spending and altering retail strategies, including the evolution of Black Friday into a major shopping event.

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Story summary

Apple’s Black Friday event starts on November 28 with a gift card up to $75 for iPhone 16 purchases.
Discounts on older models include the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16e, with the 16e listed at £509 on Amazon.
Carriers offer trade-in savings up to £560 on the iPhone 17 Pro, though discounts on the iPhone 17 series are unlikely due to high demand and some retailers may beat Apple’s offers.

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