Apple can save your Christmas shopping woes with free two hour delivery

If you’re looking for some last minute holiday gifts, the Apple Store might be the place to go. No, I’m not talking about battling whatever crowds still exist at your nearest mall, or opting for gift cards and Apple TV Plus subscriptions. Apple’s actually offering free two-hour delivery, so long as you order before noon on December 24.

Apple has been emailing customers informing them of this offer. Normally this would cost you an extra $9, which isn’t an unreasonable price for such speedy delivery. But everything is better when it's free, and the only catch is that you need to live in a relevant metro area.

Since this courier delivery relies on companies like Uber and Postmates, you’ll need to live in the right catchment area. For both the courier itself and your nearest Apple Store. You can’t get two-hour delivery if your nearest Apple Store is three hours away, after all.

The deal does apply to the iPhone, AirPods, iPad, iMac, Apple TV and the Apple Watch SE. Though precise availability will depend on the stock levels at your local Apple Stores. The good news is it looks like you can order a range of eligible and in-eligible products in the same order, and each item in your basket will specify what delivery or pickup options are available. Unfortunately, the new USB-C charging case for the AirPods Pro 2 is not eligible for this deal.

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