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I got iWork for free with my replacement iPhone 5

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Merkie

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I replaced my iPhone 5 last week due to various issues, and today I suddenly thought to myself if my new iPhone will now be able to download iWork for free (since it's been activated after Sep 1st). And to my surprise, it was! So I now have iPhoto, GarageBand, Numbers, Pages and Keynote for free without purchasing a new iOS device. Yay :).
 
Merkie said:
I replaced my iPhone 5 last week due to various issues, and today I suddenly thought to myself if my new iPhone will now be able to download iWork for free (since it's been activated after Sep 1st). And to my surprise, it was! So I now have iPhoto, GarageBand, Numbers, Pages and Keynote for free without purchasing a new iOS device. Yay :).
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It was already announced free for iPhone 5S. iWork for mac users is going to be free for new buyers on Novembers 1st.
 
Merkie said:
Did I miss any paid Apple app?
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Go to App Store > touch Featured > scroll all the way down and touch Apps Made by Apple > pick and choose what you want to download by all apps made by apple.

Have a nice day.
 
Namji said:
Go to App Store > touch Featured > scroll all the way down and touch Apps Made by Apple > pick and choose what you want to download by all apps made by apple.

Have a nice day.
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Thanks.
 
I assume it is only free when you upgrade to ios7. My replacement that I got in mid-October had ios 6.1.4. I am hoping that I will get the rest of the free apps when I upgrade to ios7 (if I choose to upgrade)
 
Any new activations starting from the release of the 5S/C (not sure about date) get those stuff for free. You did not buy your phone but you did activate it.

My roommate got his replaced (through Verizon) the same time I got my 5S, he got all the apps for free too.
 
buddybd said:
Any new activations starting from the release of the 5S/C (not sure about date) get those stuff for free. You did not buy your phone but you did activate it.

My roommate got his replaced (through Verizon) the same time I got my 5S, he got all the apps for free too.
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I know it makes sense, but it's never been mentioned and I never thought of it. Nice side benefit of having a broken phone.
 
Merkie said:
I replaced my iPhone 5 last week due to various issues, and today I suddenly thought to myself if my new iPhone will now be able to download iWork for free (since it's been activated after Sep 1st). And to my surprise, it was! So I now have iPhoto, GarageBand, Numbers, Pages and Keynote for free without purchasing a new iOS device. Yay :).
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That's nice....even I just got a replacement iphone 5....however as I had already long back purchased all iWork and iLife apps....so couldn't get advantage of it :eek::(
 
pikachu2k7 said:
I assume it is only free when you upgrade to ios7. My replacement that I got in mid-October had ios 6.1.4. I am hoping that I will get the rest of the free apps when I upgrade to ios7 (if I choose to upgrade)
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Not really certain why you're assuming that, seeing as how everybody in this thread, as well as Apple have said that the apps are free on new iOS devices.

In the OP's case, he technically received a new iOS device, even though it was a replacement. (Note: Even if his phone was refurbished, Apple treats those as new devices.) That's why he got the free apps.

So unless Apple alters their stance behind the scenes, get ready to shell out some money for iWork. :)
 
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