{
  "id": 19679741,
  "title": "Apple Adds Samsung Foldables to Trade-In Program",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/apple-adds-samsung-foldables-to-trade-in-program",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-12T16:43:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/12/apple-adds-samsung-foldables-to-trade-in-program/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple has updated its U.S. trade-in program, adjusting values for a range of devices. The iPhone 17 Pro Max's trade-in credit drops to a maximum of $855, down $30 from the previous $885. In contrast, the iPhone 17 Pro sees the largest reduction of $45, now capped at $740. Older models have rebounded somewhat from September's cuts, with most remaining below their pre-reduction peaks. Notably, the second-generation iPhone SE returns to the $45 trade-in value, fully reversing its previous $5 cut. Samsung's foldable devices have been added to the trade-in list for the first time. The Galaxy Z Fold7 now offers the highest maximum trade-in credit at $410, while the Galaxy Z Flip5 has the lowest at $125. Pixel owners will see a mixed impact, with the Pixel 9 Pro XL losing $20 from its maximum offer, while the Pixel 7 gains $5. Apple Watch owners will see trade-in values adjusted for six specific models, with the Apple Watch Ultra 2 increasing by $10 and three other models gaining $5 each. The Mac Pro and iPad Pro trade-in values, introduced in October, remain unchanged.",
  "summary": "Apple today revised its U.S. trade-in estimates, with increases for many older iPhones, reductions for several Pro models, and newly listed offers for six Samsung foldables. The iPhone 17 Pro has the largest dollar reduction among the affected iPhones, dropping $45 to a maximum of $740. The iPhone 17 Pro Max falls $30 to $855, while the iPhone Air and standard iPhone 17 each gain $30, bringing…",
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  "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."
}