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Tech firms urged to offer cheaper battery replacements amid rising phone costs

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Global smartphone prices have risen by an estimated 20% due to inflated memory costs, leading consumers to hold onto devices longer. The article argues that tech companies, particularly Apple and Samsung, should offer more affordable battery replacements to encourage continued use of older devices. Historically, Apple provided $29 battery swaps, which significantly increased replacement rates, though it was a minor factor in revenue forecasts at the time. Current out-of-warranty battery replacements are considerably more expensive, ranging from $89 to $129 for Apple and a similar range for Samsung. AI

IMPACT Encourages longer device lifecycles, potentially reducing demand for new AI-enabled hardware.

RANK_REASON The article is an opinion piece arguing for a specific business practice (offering cheaper battery replacements) based on current market conditions (memory shortages and rising prices).

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Tech firms urged to offer cheaper battery replacements amid rising phone costs

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic) ·

    If memory shortages last, tech companies should offer cheap battery replacements

    If a company like Apple could offer $29 batteries before, it can do so again.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    If memory shortages last, tech companies should offer cheap battery replacements If a company like Apple could offer $29 batteries before, it can do so again. h

    If memory shortages last, tech companies should offer cheap battery replacements If a company like Apple could offer $29 batteries before, it can do so again. https://www. engadget.com/2288908/if-memory -shortages-last-tech-companies-should-offer-cheap-battery-replacements/ # Tec…

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