The American tech giant Apple has adjusted the pricing for official iPhone battery replacements at its service centers. Reports from 9to5Mac confirm a noted price increase applied to out of warranty battery service across most iPhone models, with a specific exception for the iPhone 14 lineup. The shift was framed as applicable when the device’s battery warranty has already expired.
<p Under the new schedule, customers who rely on Apple’s official service will see an added charge. The update translates to an overall higher service cost for replacing the battery on many popular models. In practical terms, the price for the official battery replacement on several earlier and mid range models has risen to a higher base rate, reflecting the company’s policy change to align service pricing with exchange-rate movements and parts costs. The expanded fee applies to iPhone X, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, and iPhone 13, bringing the service cost to around one hundred dollars for those models. Other devices such as the iPhone SE, iPhone 8, and older generations have also seen a notable increase, moving from a lower price to a new higher level in the official battery replacement tier. The overall effect is a broader uplift in battery service pricing across a large portion of the iPhone lineup.
<p 9to5Mac notes that the iPhone 14 series released in 2022 does not fall under the new price uplift for battery service. Still, the iPhone 14 has consistently carried a premium for battery replacement since its launch, with the current official replacement price standing higher than many earlier generations. The most recent price structure places the iPhone 14 battery replacement at a lofty level compared with earlier models in the same generation family, underscoring Apple’s continued emphasis on sustained battery performance as a core component of device value.
<p In related tech developments, an independent engineer has unveiled a custom iPhone design that integrates two charging ports. The concept combines a Lightning port with a USB-C port, a configuration often sought after by Android users who value flexible charging options. This dual-port concept highlights ongoing conversations about charging standards and the potential for cross-device compatibility in the smartphone market. Source: 9to5Mac