IPhone battery for RM129 sounds like a terrific deal
RARELY is tech advice this cutand-dry: If you bought an iPhone in 2016 or earlier, make an appointment as soon as possible. Apple just started a programme that can make old iPhones feel new again - for just US$29.
(In Malaysia, the same replacement is being offered at RM129).
An Apple store or repair shop will pop the hood of your iPhone 6, 6s, SE or 7 and swap out the battery.
Just hurry up and do it. When I showed up with an appointment at my closest Apple store on Jan 3, there were so many others also trying to replace their batteries that I had to join a weeks-long waiting list. Your local shop might have more supply, but battling hordes for repair is an unusual experience at an Apple store.
Once your phone gets a fresh battery and the processor kicks back to 100 percent, there’s a chance you might not feel the need to upgrade your iPhone for a while. One analyst, Mark Moskowitz of Barclays, expects the battery offer could cause Apple to sell 16 million fewer new iPhones.
Still, inexpensive battery replacement is the right thing for Apple to do. A good reputation is its best selling point in an era where smartphone features are reaching parity. Battery life is most people’s number one complaint about their phones, and maintenance is a longoverdue part to smartphone ownership. When Apple makes repairing phones as easy buying new ones, it saves us money and it’s better for the environment.
How do you know if you’d benefit from a new battery? Apple has promised a software update soon that gives us more visibility into battery health. For now, though, if your phone is really bad off there might be a warning message when you dig into the settings menu. Or here’s a yardstick: If your iPhone can’t last from morning coffee to happy hour on a single charge, it’s time.
To get a new battery, log on to Apple’s support site, and then select iPhone, then Battery, then Battery replacement. If you live near an Apple store or authorised repair shop, select one and make an appointment.
Then be prepared to wait. Most of my local stores are booked for days. And just because you have an appointment doesn’t mean you’ll get your replacement right away. — Washington Post
Once your phone gets a fresh battery and the processor kicks back to 100 percent, there’s a chance you might not feel the need to upgrade your iPhone for a while. One analyst, Mark Moskowitz of Barclays, expects the battery offer could cause Apple to sell 16 million fewer new iPhones.