Here’s how much more iPhone battery replacements will cost next year – CNET

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Get ready to start paying more for iPhone battery replacements starting next year.

Apple’s $29 battery replacement program, which launched in January after customers complained Apple was slowing down older iPhones to prevent unexpected shutdowns, ends December 31.

After the new year, out-of-warranty battery replacements for the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR will cost $69, according to Apple’s site. It’ll cost $49 for repairs on older iPhone models. 

The new prices are still lower than the $79 Apple used to charge for replacements on out-of-warranty batteries.