Give it enough time and, eventually, refurbished models of Apple's latest products will find their way to the company's online store. And now, sure enough, both of the company's newest smartwatches have made the leap.
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Apple is now selling refurbished iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
If you're in the market for a new phone, but don't necessarily want Apple's newest options, how about an iPhone 11 model? And you can save some money by going refurbished, too.
Apple is now selling refurbished 16-inch MacBook Pro units
If you have been waiting for a price drop for the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, and don't mind a refurbished model, Apple may have an option for you.
How to save money on Apple products by buying refurbished
Learn about Apple's official refurbished store where you can buy iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other items at a discount while getting all the original accessories along with a one-year warranty.
How to check if an iPhone is new, refurbished, or a replacement unit
There are no external indicators on an iPhone or iPad that reveal whether it's fresh out of the box, refurbished, or a replacement provided by Apple through a service request. In this guide, we'll show you how to discern between brand new iPhones, refurbished models, replacement units, and even devices customized with Apple's laser engraving.
Refurbished iPhone X models now available from Apple, starting at $769 shipped
iPhone X, which launched with a $999 price tag, is no longer sold by Apple but the company's Refurbished Store is now offering good-as-new iPhone X, starting at $769 shipped.
9.7″ iPad refurbs now available for the first time from Apple at up to 15% off
Apple's online store now offers refurbished units of the 9.7-inch iPad model which released in March of last year starting at just $329. The inexpensive Apple tablet is available with up to a fifteen percent discount versus its brand new counterpart.
Dutch court rules Apple cannot replace broken iOS gadgets with refurbished or remanufactured ones
A judge in the Subdistrict Court of Amsterdam has ruled that Apple cannot replace broken iPhone, iPad or iPod touch devices with refurbished or remanufactured units, Dutch outlet Tweakers reported Tuesday. That ruling arrived after a similar decision in December 2016 forced the Cupertino giant to replace a Danish man’s broken iPhone with a new unit rather than a refurbished model that he was entitled to in accordance with local law.
Samsung confirms it will recycle Note 7, sell it refurbished
Samsung today confirmed plans to salvage components from its discontinued Galaxy Note 7 smartphone and reuse some of the parts in the refurbished Note 7 devices “where applicable.”
Prior reports claimed modified versions of the troublesome Galaxy Note 7 would be sold in emerging markets, including India and Vietnam.
Apple renews efforts to sell used iPhones in India
Apple is planning to kick off local iPhone production in India by the summer. While a final decision has yet to be made regarding a number of concessions Apple is seeking from the government before setting up a production plant in the country, the company is now said to be reviving efforts to sell used iPhones in the massive 1.25 billion people country.
As per Bloomberg, Apple's previous proposal regarding selling refurbished iPhones was met with heavy resistance so the firm's put back its request on the table, ensuring government officials that used devices would be compliant with quality standards.
Apple now offering refurbished Series 1 & 2 Apple Watches
Apple on Tuesday updated its online store with the addition of refurbished Apple Watch models. This is the first time, at least that we can recall, that the company has offered remanufactured versions of its wearable at a discount.
At the time of writing, the new section included a mix of Series 1 and Series 2 Apple Watches in a variety of size and color combinations. The savings range from $40 off, for the cheaper models, to $80 for the higher-end models.
Apple must replace a Danish man’s iPhone with a new unit rather than a refurbished model
Following a five-year fight over marketing manager David Lysgaard's faulty iPhone 4 he bought in 2011 from Apple.com, the Glostrup District Court has ruled that Apple did violate the Danish Sale of Goods Act by giving the man a “remanufactured” device instead of the brand new phone he was entitled to in accordance with local law, Domstol.dk reported Friday. Apple's warranty terms state that refurbs use either brand new parts or those that are equivalent to new in performance and reliability.