Replacing the batteries in the iPhone will lead to a decrease in Apple sales

Apple recently confirmed that all ownersiPhone 6 and later will be able to replace batteries for only $ 29. Typically, the cost of such repairs was $ 79. The company decided in this way to apologize to users for the recent scandal with a decrease in the performance of older iPhones.

According to analysts' report, this is significantwill hit Apple sales in the next 12 months. Instead of buying a new device, users will simply change batteries and continue using the old smartphone.

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According to Barclays analyst Mark Moskowitz, about 16 million iPhone owners will choose a battery replacement over a new iPhone.

According to average estimates, 10% of 519 million userswill accept this offer with a replacement battery for $ 29, and about 30% of them will not buy a new iPhone this year. Thus, about 16 million iPhone sales will be at risk, which will make Apple sales in 2018 about 4% below preliminary estimates.

Recall Apple introduced a replacement programthe old iPhone battery after the scandal that triggered the company’s statement So, the processors of models from iPhone 5s to iPhone 7 gradually slowed down as the battery wore out so that the smartphone did not turn off involuntarily.