Apple Raises Battery Replacement Costs for iPhone 13 and Older Models: All the Details

Apple has increased the battery replacement cost for iPhone 13 or older models by $20 (approximately Rs 1,650) effective March 1. This means that battery replacement for all phones in the iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11 and iPhone X ranges will now cost up to $89 (around Rs. 7,300). Previously, it was priced at $69 (around Rs. 5,700). However, AppleCare+ subscribers can replace their iPhone batteries at no additional cost if the battery contains less than 80% of its original capacity. Apple announced rising battery replacement costs earlier this year and now the price hike is active.

According to Apple’s support page, users will have to pay $89 to replace batteries on all out-of-warranty iPhone models in the iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, and iPhone X lineups. The Cupertino-based company previously charged $69 for battery replacement for these handsets. Similarly, the battery replacement cost for iPhone models in the iPhone SE, iPhone 8, and other older iPhone lines is now $69, up from $49 (around $4,000). rupees).

Apple has supported battery replacement since iPhone 5 in 2012. Notably, battery replacement on the latest line of iPhones, iPhone 14, costs $99 (about Rs. 8,000).

However, iPhone users can have their batteries replaced for free if they are on the AppleCare+ plan. AppleCare+ members can have their iPhone batteries replaced at no cost if the battery contains less than 80% of its original capacity, the company says.

Meanwhile, Apple released iOS 16.4 Beta 2 for developers with an improved “5G Standalone” feature that was added with iOS 16.4 Beta 1. It also introduced many other new features, including new notes related to the Apple’s new classical music application as well as device icons. in the AppleCare menu in iOS settings. With the latest beta update, it also collaborated with Docomo and JCOM, allowing users in Japan to easily convert a physical SIM card to eSIM.