iPhone 15 leaks claim Apple will increase prices when the next-gen phones launch in September. But owners of existing iPads, iPhones and MacBooks have now been given a more immediate price shock by the company.
Starting this month, Apple has increased the cost of battery replacements worldwide for all out-of-warranty iPhones, iPads and MacBooks by almost 30%. These are how the new prices break down.
For iPhone X to iPhone 13 models in the US, battery replacements are rising from $69 to $89 — a 28% increase. For almost all iPad models, the cost is going up $20 to $119 — a 20% increase. For MacBook Air and MacBook Pro batteries, prices have increased by $30 and $50 to $159 and $249, respectively — increases of approximately 25%.
The only way to avoid these higher costs is through an AppleCare+ subscription, which also covers hardware failures and accidental damage, excluding service fees. AppleCare+ prices vary by device and country but range from $129-$199 for iPhones and $69-$129 for iPads to $99-$399 for Macs.
Over time batteries degrade in all electronic devices, impacting battery life and performance. While Apple continues to increase prices, the existence of an official service remains important and buying a new battery can be a relatively affordable way of extending your device’s lifespan.
Navigate to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging to check the capacity and peak performance for your device. Battery Health under 80% can cause problems. Battery service pages for iPhone, iPad and MacBook can be found here, here and here.
And no, you may not like the higher battery prices Apple has introduced, but with iPhone 15 models potentially costing up to $1800, a new one might be the smartest investment you make all year.
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