Apple Will Now Give You More Trade-In Value for These iPhones, iPads, and Macs
Apple has increased trade-in values for several of its latest devices, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The updated estimates reflect a rise in value for many models, while some older devices have seen a decrease. Customers can check the official Apple Trade In website for specific values and conditions affecting trade-in offers.
- ▪Apple has updated its trade-in values for various devices, mostly increasing the estimates for newer models.
- ▪For example, the iPhone 16 Pro Max's trade-in value has risen to $695 from $685.
- ▪Apple also adjusted trade-in prices for some non-Apple devices, with mixed results for Android phones.
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I'm a big believer in holding on to your tech for as long as possible, but at a certain point, you do need to upgrade. When that time comes, it helps to get some money for your old device to offset the cost of a new one—especially when that new device is from Apple, whose products tend to hold their value well. If you are thinking of trading in your old Apple product for a new one, there's some good news: Apple just increased its trade-in estimates on a number of devices (while, at the same time, lowering the estimates on others.) As reported by MacRumors, Apple updated its trade-in values for the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch devices on Wednesday. The company lists the values for all of the devices that it accepts for trade-in on its official Apple Trade In website.
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