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Apple bumps up timeline of $29 battery replacement price, now in effect

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Apple bumps up timeline of $29 battery replacement price, now in effect
Apple says the $29 replacement price will be made effective immediately, rather than in late January

MANILA, Philippines – Apple has sped up its timeline for making replacement batteries for iPhones available at a discounted price, following controversy surrounding the company’s throttling of iPhones with aging batteries.

Apple on Saturday, December 30, said the $29 replacement price will be made effective immediately, rather than in late January.

Speaking with Axios, Apple explained, “We expected to need more time to be ready, but we are happy to offer our customers the lower pricing right away.”

Apple added, “Initial supplies of some replacement batteries may be limited.” – Rappler.com

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Victor Barreiro Jr.

Victor Barreiro Jr is part of Rappler's Central Desk. An avid patron of role-playing games and science fiction and fantasy shows, he also yearns to do good in the world, and hopes his work with Rappler helps to increase the good that's out there.
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