Apple Retail Stores are reportedly preparing to roll out two new programs centered on the iPhone. The first would apparently allow customers to trade in iPhones with more extensive damage than is currently permitted under the Reuse and Recycle program. The second program is said to involve the installation of screen protectors.
According to 9to5Mac, Apple's new trade-in program would cover more recent iPhones with damage to cameras, buttons, and displays.
Starting this week, the updated program will allow Apple Stores to give credit for iPhone 5s and iPhone 6/6 Plus units with damaged displays. Apple believes that this new program will encourage new iPhone upgrades versus a standard iPhone screen repair.
The trade-in values for this program are said to be $50 for an iPhone 5s, $200 for an iPhone 6, and $250 for an iPhone 6 Plus.
Apple's second initiative will reportedly see retail stores offer to install screen protectors on iPhones. The company has reportedly partnered with Belkin, a company known for its screen protectors, to bring protector installation machines into its stores. Apple will reportedly offer a free screen protector replacement if there's an error during the installation.
The trade-in program is said to be starting in the next couple of days, while screen protector installations will reportedly come to Apple Stores in "the coming weeks."
Source: 9to5Mac
