Apple Enforces Student Verification for Education Store Discount

Apple now requires proof of eligibility for student discounts on Education Store products, including discounted Apple Watch prices. The verification process uses Unidays' third-party service. Eligible customers in the US and Canada can access discounted rates on various Apple products, while a settlement for an iPhone case also offers average payouts of $95.

Apple's Education Store now requires verification of student status via Unidays for customers purchasing products at discounted rates . This move affects US customers making online purchases, who will need to verify their eligibility via a third-party service. The policy change extends to other countries, including Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, Turkey, and Chile.

The updated verification process impacts a range of Apple products, although specific details about affected devices are not mentioned in the reports. Notably, discounted Apple Watch prices are now available for eligible customers, following this adjustment.

In a separate matter, iPhone owners may be eligible for average payouts of $95 through a recent settlement. The news serves as a reminder that Apple focuses on verifying discounts to prevent misuse.