Apple may be looking to offer rebates to customers who purchased a full-cost replacement iPhone battery only to get around throttled performance.
One of the questions submitted in January by Senator John Thune, chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, was whether Apple was exploring the possibility of rebates. Apple’s response was released on Tuesday.
“Yes, we are exploring this and will update you accordingly,” stated Cynthia Hogan, Apple’s VP for public policy in the Americas.
As of now, the current policy for AppleCare iPhone support is for Apple to offer a $29 replacement battery, complete with repair, for any battery installed since December 1st. This price is only available for customers who specifically request the replacement battery for qualifying iPhone models.
In late December Apple relented to public pressure after its admission that it was slowing down iPhones with weak batteries. The company has reduced out-of-warranty battery replacements from $79 to $29 through the end of 2018, and this spring iOS 11.3 will finally offer more control and data for power settings.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and Recode