{
  "id": 251644,
  "title": "Apple sweetens trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and even some Android phones",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/apple-sweetens-trade-in-values-for-iphones-ipads-macs-and-even-some",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-07T05:34:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/apple-sweetens-trade-in-offers-for-iphones-ipads-macs-and-even-some-android-phones/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple plans to announce the iPhone 18 Pro lineup soon and has increased trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watch, and some Android phones in the United States. Most iPhone models saw their trade-in value increase compared to the last update in May, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max topping the list at up to $720. The Mac mini, Mac Studio, and MacBook Pro also experienced notable value increases, with the Mac mini's value rising by nearly 30 percent. Apple added Samsung, Google, and OnePlus devices, including the Pixel 9 series and OnePlus 13, to its trade-in program. However, older models experienced slight dips in estimates. These trade-in values are estimates, and the final offer depends on the device's condition and configuration. With the iPhone 18 Pro expected to launch within weeks, this is the best time to take advantage of the current trade-in values.",
  "summary": "Apple has raised its US trade-in estimates across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, with some devices up nearly 30 percent since May. The bump also adds several Android phones to the list.",
  "key_points": [
    "iPhone 16 Pro Max offers up to $720 trade-in value, highest among iPhone models.",
    "Samsung, Google, and OnePlus devices added to Apple's trade-in program."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Boosting trade-in values ahead of new iPhone models suggests Apple aims to stimulate upgrades and clear inventory, particularly benefiting those trading in higher-end devices like the iPhone 16 Pro Max.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
        "title": "Microsoft quietly stops recommending 32GB of RAM, as even Apple reportedly struggles to secure memory for iPhones and MacBooks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/microsoft-quietly-stops-recommending-32gb-of-ram-as-even-apple",
        "published": "2026-08-06T13:32:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}