After a brief outage, the Apple online store is back online, and is now selling the (Product)Red iPhone 7, $329 iPad, 32 & 128GB iPhone SE, all of which were announced earlier this week.
Announced Tuesday, The new (Product)Red iPhone 7 marks the most recent product from apple Apple's across its decade-long partnership with (Red). The charity supports HIV/AIDS programs that provide counseling, testing, and medicine intended to prevent the transmission of HIV from a mother to her unborn child.
The color, available for the phone for the first time, is now available in capacities of 128 and 256 gigabytes, starting at $749 for the 4.7-inch iPhone 7, and $869 for the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus. While the back of the handset is red, the Apple logo on the back remains silver, and the front bezel is white.
The new 2017 iPad replaces the iPad Air 2 in the product lineup, comes with 32- and 128-gigabyte storage options, and like most iPads a choice between Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular configurations. Silver, gold, and space gray colors are available. Prices range from $329 for a 32 GB wi-fi only model, up to $559 for a cellular-equipped 128 GB tablet.
Features include a 8MP rear camera, the A9 processor which slightly edges out the A8X in the iPad Air 2, and a form factor identical to that of the original Pad Air, including a larger battery than that in the iPad Air 2.
Also available now, is Tuesday's minor refresh of the iPhone SE. An iPhone SE with 32GB is now available for $399, with a 128GB model selling for $499. As before, it still boasts an A9 processor and comes in color options of silver, gold, space gray, and rose gold.
AppleInsider reviewed the iPhone SE when it first launched in 2016, and found it to be a great value and powerful handset in the 4-inch form factor. The iPhone SE sports the same design as the classic iPhone 5s and iPhone 5 series.
Apple's social media video editor, Clips, was also announced on Tuesday, but it is not expected until April.
B&H has begun accepting pre-orders on Apple's brand-new line of 9.7-inch iPads — and the Apple authorized reseller is rewarding shoppers by knocking $10 off every configuration from 32GB Wi-Fi Only models to 128GB Wi-Fi + Cellular devices. The instant discount is on top of free expedited shipping to contiguous U.S. addresses, so as soon as these models are ready to ship, you'll get them fast. What's more, B&H will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY and NJ (unlike other big retailers), making these iPads $35 to $55 cheaper than paying full price with tax at the Apple Store. And if you place the order while logged in to your B&H account, you can even earn 5% in rewards points which can be redeemed on a future purchase. According to our 9.7-inch iPad Price Guide, this deal provides shoppers with the best value when pre-ordering a new iPad.
9.7-inch iPads (2017)
32GB Silver (Wi-Fi Only, MP2G2LL/A) for $319.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
32GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi Only, MP2F2LL/A) for $319.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
32GB Gold (Wi-Fi Only, MPGT2LL/A) for $319.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
32GB Silver (Wi-Fi + Cellular, MP252LL/A) for $449.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
32GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi + Cellular, MP242LL/A) for $449.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
32GB Gold (Wi-Fi + Cellular, MPGA2LL/A) for $449.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
128GB Silver (Wi-Fi Only, MP2J2LL/A) for $419.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi Only, MP2H2LL/A) for $419.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
128GB Gold (Wi-Fi Only, MPGW2LL/A) for $419.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
128GB Silver (Wi-Fi + Cellular, MP2E2LL/A) for $549.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
128GB Space Gray (Wi-Fi + Cellular, MP2D2LL/A) for $549.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
128GB Gold (Wi-Fi + Cellular, MPGC2LL/A) for $549.00 ($10 off + no tax outside NY & NJ)
B&H will not collect sales tax on orders shipped outside NY & NJ. Earn a 5% reward when placing the order while logged in to your B&H account.
Red iPhone 7
Sellers on eBay also have red iPhone 7 devices for sale with bid and buy it now options available.
Additional Apple Deals
AppleInsider and Apple authorized resellers are also running a handful of additional exclusive promotions this month on other Apple hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in discounts on AppleCare, software and accessories. These deals are as follows:
- Deal #1: $240-$390 off 2016 15" MacBook Pros + AppleCare & no tax in 48 states
- Deal #2: $150-$250 off 13" MacBook Pros with Touch Bar + AppleCare & no tax in 48 states
- Deal #3: $50 off any 13" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar or $100 off any 15" MBP TouchBar
- Deal #4: $50-$100 off 2016 13" MacBook Pros without Touch Bar + no tax in 48 states
- Deal #5: Save up to 98% on courses, gadgets and software in the AppleInsider Shop
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Looks like 3/31 for the iPads
So far, delivery is from Mar 31- April 3, according to Apple, with no options for in-store pickup at this time. We're going to keep an eye on retail, and let everybody know when they appear.
Mine was scheduled for 4/4-4/5. Also, used Pay for first time on Apple Store—did buy on iMac and used the sensor on my iPhone to authorize.
RED phones will be gone quickly!
With deliveries moving farther out so quickly, indicates brisk sales.