Major Apple change gives iPhone owners tempting free perk – you can make money

IPHONE owners will be happy to find out that Apple offers you cash for older models.

This week, Apple changed the trade-in value for various products and models.

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What is Trade-in?

Trade-in is an Apple program that lets people hand in older devices to receive credit or cash.

These funds can then be used towards purchasing a newer iPhone model, or other Apple product.

And every so often, the tech giant generates a list of estimated trade-in values for products.

The list includes iMacs, iPhones, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iPads, and even Android-powered devices.

Now, Trade-in customers are expected to receive even more money for their old Apple devices.

Still, it’s important to note that the amount a user can get back depends on their current device’s condition.

Below we share the full list of estimated trade-in values:

IPHONE

• iPhone 13 Pro Max Up to $630
• iPhone 13 Pro Up to $530
• iPhone 13 mini Up to $330
• iPhone 12 Pro Max Up to $440
• iPhone 12 Pro Up to $350
• iPhone 12 mini Up to $220
• iPhone SE (2nd generation) Up to $90
• iPhone 11 Pro Up to $240

IPAD

• iPad Pro Up to $470
• iPad Up to $175
• iPad mini Up to $250

MAC

• MacBook Pro Up to $775
• MacBook Air Up to $450
• iMac Up to $510 / £415 Up to $570
• Mac mini Up to $405

APPLE WATCH

• Apple Watch Series 6 Up to $110
• Apple Watch SE Up to $80
• Apple Watch Series 5 Up to $85
• Apple Watch Series 4 Up to $55

HOW TO TRADE-IN

You can trade in an old device at the Apple Store, or by using a pre-paid Trade-in kit that comes in the mail.

Online trade-in usually takes about two to three weeks and you need to be 18 years old to take part.

CONTROVERSY

Apple was in hot water with consumers after it slashed Trade-in values in 2022 just ahead of the holiday season.

That was the second time in a year that Apple lowered its products’ Trade-in values – it also lowered them in July 2022.

At that time, Mac desktops faced some of the most significant trade-in value reductions, but iPhone values also dropped.

Trade-in values were also reduced for Android smartphones, meanwhile, Apple Watch Series 3 trade-ins stopped being accepted at all.