Apple reportedly offering trade-in incentive to encourage iPhone upgrades

Apple is reportedly preparing to raise the prices of its new iPhones, despite initial expectations that the increases might be more substantial. However, the company is set to offer higher trade-in values for devices with minor cosmetic flaws, aiming to ease the financial burden for consumers upgrading to the latest models. This encouraging development was initially hinted at, but the exact extent of the potential price hikes was rumored to be as significant as $200, though recent reports suggest a more moderate $100 increase.

MacRumors is now speculating that Apple will further support upgraders by expanding its trade-in program to provide better pricing for devices with slight cosmetic defects, including minor cracks to the display glass. The company will extend this policy across the entire product line, with the changes taking effect immediately upon the reopening of Apple Stores following their recent event. For additional Apple news, viewers can tune into 9to5Mac on YouTube.