Great news for iPhone users with damaged devices! Apple are soon to launch two new update
incentives. The first will allow you to
update an iPhone by trading in a devise with a damaged screens, broken cameras
or buttons. The other new scheme is that
Apple Stores will offer to install screen protectors for their customers.
Apple’s current trade in programme invites users to trade in
older phones for credit towards a new iPhone model, but this deal excluded
handsets that were damaged, but this is set to change. To my mind, you are more likely to want to
trade in a broken item than one that is just dated, so I think this is a good
move by Apple to retain their iPhone users.
The new upgrade scheme is open to users of iPhone 5s, iPhone
6 and 6 Plus devices with damaged screens, cameras and buttons.
It is thought that by giving credit for these damaged devices
will encourage users to upgrade rather than attempting to repair their
iPhones. So, it could be a wining option
for both consumers to save money on a new product and for Apple for selling
more units.
The second will see Apple Stores offering to install plastic
screen protectors. I don’t know about you,
but I’ve tried applying a screen protector to my phone before now, with
interesting bubbly results, so I would happily pass this task over. It is thought that Apple will have dedicated
machines that will install the screen protectors, which should make for a
precise installation, however, should the installation go wrong Apple will
offer a replacement screen protector and attempt the installation again.
