Apple will start letting you trade in broken iPhone

If you've dropped and cracked your iPhone and are looking to exchange it for a newer model, you will probably like the latest retail initiatives from Apple.

Apple is reportedly launching a new generous iPhone trade-in programme at Apple Stores, as well as in-store installations of iPhone screen protectors, reports 9to5Mac.



While the company's current Reuse and Recycle iPhone trade-in program gives customers the chance to trade in older phones for credit toward buying a newer iPhone model, older phones with cracked displays or broken cameras or buttons, aren't eligible to receive credit.

However, with the new policy, credit will be given for iPhone 5s, 6, and 6 Plus even if they are damaged as along as they are damaged within reason.

The objective it seems is to encourage phone upgrades rather than just repairs.

Sources revealed to 9to5Mac that the current trade-in prices for this new program would be $50 for an iPhone 5s, $200 for a 6, and $250 for a 6 Plus.



Moreover, besides the trade-in programme, Apple Stores will start installing plastic iPhone screen protectors sometime in the next few weeks. Right now, this is rolling out in a few select stores commencing Friday.

Earlier, Apple Stores were instructed to avoid screen installations over concerns that putting third-party products on iPhones may result in error. For this new program, However, if the machine install results in error, Apple will give customers free protector replacements and try the installation for a second time.