Can a trade-in boost make up for higher prices?
Apple increased trade-in credits across products, with Mac Studio up $260, and started accepting newer Android devices. The move subsidizes effective upgrade costs amid rising prices—a sign Apple is prioritizing installed-base retention over margin on hardware.
Apple has raised trade-in values for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more, with some devices seeing increases over $100
Apple has adjusted its trade-in values across several iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, as well as for select Android phones.
Apple updated its trade-in values this week. Some Apple devices are worth more, while some new Android devices were added to the list.