Apple raises price for iPhone 16 Pro battery replacements
Apple is raising the price of replacement batteries for its new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max phones will cost $119, up $20 from the current cost of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The cost to replace an out-of-warranty battery on an entry-level iPhone 16 will remain $99, according to Apple’s website.
The changes only apply to iPhone customers who are not members of the AppleCare Plus service repair program, which can provide up to three years of coverage for various repairs. Traditionally, new Apple devices come with a one-year warranty.
The batteries in the latest iPhone 16 According to Apple, the devices in the new series are larger to optimize battery life.
The company has adjusted the price of its replacement batteries over the years. In 2018, it lowered the price from $79 to $29 following the controversy known as Batterygate, when the company intentionally slowed down older phones. It raised the price again in 2022 to $99 and has made other pricing changes across its lines as well. In January 2023, for example, batteries for MacBook Air models increased $30 to $159.
The latest price hike comes as Apple faces intense pressure to convince people to buy new iPhones amid sluggish sales. The company is banking on interest around its Apple Intelligence features and advanced camera capabilities to entice users to upgrade as they hold on to their devices longer.
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