(Image credit: Tom's Guide) Apple reportedly wants customers to sign up for its Apple Card and could sweeten the deal with a new promotion offering new users a free pair of AirPods Pro 3 . This deal could start as soon as next week. According to an X post by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman , the promotional offer will only be available in Apple's retail stores in the United States. (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Per Gurman, if you sign up for the Apple Card, you also need to buy AirPods Pro 3, but then Apple would give you $249 cash back. Effectively, this makes the AirPods free. Currently, the AirPods Pro 3 are priced at $249. Gurman does not say whether the cashback would cover any taxes or fees tacked onto the price of Apple's earbuds. Considering he said the offer is for $249 cash back, we're guessing tax will be covered by you, the buyer. Still, Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.…