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Apple’s Pricey Power Play: Battery Replacement Costs Climb for iPhone 16 Pro Users!

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Apple has decided to give us a little shock with the new battery replacement prices for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. If you need a new battery, be prepared to shell out $119—up by $20 from the previous cost. Fortunately, the standard and “Plus” models have stayed at their old rates, as have last year’s devices, according to MacRumors.

So far, it seems like Apple hasn’t raised prices for other battery replacements, but given their history, we shouldn’t be too surprised if that changes soon. Remember when they hiked the iPhone 14 battery service fee by $30 to reach $99? It looks like this trend is sticking around.

In fact, after the iPhone 14 price bump, we saw increases for iPads, MacBooks, and older iPhones. Even Apple Watches got in on the action! Oh, how we long for those days when battery replacements were just $29—good times!

But don’t fret too much! If your battery is defective, it’s covered under Apple’s one-year warranty. Plus, if you’re rocking an AppleCare Plus plan and your battery’s capacity is below 80%, you can get a replacement for free. However, if it’s above that threshold and you’re still feeling let down by your battery life, your best bets are third-party repairs or even going DIY with official Apple parts. Sometimes those options can save you a pretty penny compared to Apple’s full-price service!

And there you have it! Keep those batteries charged (or replaced), and stay tuned for more tech updates from yours truly!

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