Apple Increases Battery Replacement Fee for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max
📍 Where it landed
Apple’s higher out‑of‑warranty battery replacement fees for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max remained in place, while AppleCare users continued to receive free battery service. The larger batteries prompted a new iOS 27 feature, and reviewers noted the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s battery performed strongly against competitors.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Apple Increases Battery Replacement Fee for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max MacRumors · 47d ago broke it first
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