{
  "id": 16655959,
  "title": "Apple increased trade-in values for iPads and several Macs, hinting at higher prices across the board",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/apple-increased-trade-in-values-for-ipads-and-several-macs-hinting-at",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-26T19:18:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/ipads/apple-increased-trade-in-values-for-ipads-and-several-macs-hinting-at-higher-prices-across-the-board"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has just unveiled the newer iPad mini 8 at its Pro and Tell event, marking a notable addition to the company's lineup. The new tablet boasts an OLED screen and will launch alongside updated MacBooks later this week. This update is significant as it includes a $100 price hike, raising the starting price of the iPad mini to $699 or $58.25 per month for a year. However, Apple has also raised the trade-in values for older iPads, providing some relief to consumers. The trade-in value for iPads varies by model, with the iPad mini fetching up to $340, the iPad Air up to $525, and the iPad Pro up to $915. Similarly, MacBook trade-in values have increased, with the MacBook Pro potentially costing up to $1,435, the MacBook Air up to $795, and the iMac up to $440. Despite these higher prices, Apple's trade-in program could help soften the blow. To trade in an iPad or Mac, users can either do so in-store or online, following specific steps to prepare their devices for the trade-in process.",
  "summary": "Apple raised the trade-in value for iPads and Macs. Here's how much you'll get for trading in older devices now.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple raises trade-in values for iPads and Macs, with increases of up to $365",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/apple-raises-trade-in-values-for-ipads-and-macs-with-increases-of-up",
        "published": "2026-10-26T19:32:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}