Apple has previously opened an educational offer where consumers can receive free AirPods headphones (2nd generation) with the purchase of select Mac or iPad models from July 14 to September 26. Consumers can also make up the difference and exchange them for AirPods Pro. However, with the release of AirPods Pro 2nd generation today, AirPods Pro 1st generation has been removed from Apple’s official website.
According to Apple customer service, Apple has adjusted its policy for the start of the school season. The education offer tied to AirPods 2 can no longer add money to purchase the first generation AirPods Pro, nor support adding money to purchase the second generation AirPods Pro, but only add money to purchase the AirPods 3 Lightning Charging Case version and MagSafe Charging Case version.
It is reported that the eligible devices for this Apple education offer include: iMac (24-inch), MacBook Pro (13-inch / 14-inch / 16-inch) and MacBook Air, iPad Pro (11-inch / 12.9-inch) and iPad Air (fifth generation).
It should be noted that when purchasing products at Apple Store retail stores or through the Apple Store online education store and choosing to pick them up at offline retail stores, you need to present a valid student ID/staff ID or official acceptance notice, as well as your ID card, and provide your ID number for verification.
In addition, Apple is currently giving away gift cards in North America and Europe, while Singapore, India and other Asian countries and regions are still giving away AirPods 2. Sources say that next year’s back-to-school offers will all be replaced with gift cards, and this year may be the last time that AirPods 2 headphones are given away.
