Posted 9/17/2023, 6:51:17 PM

Apple Lowers iPhone 15 Pro Back Glass Repair Fees, Keeps Battery Replacement at $99 as Shipping Estimates Slip

Apple has significantly lowered iPhone 15 Pro back glass repair fees to $169/$199 from $499/$549 for iPhone 14 Pro.
For customers with AppleCare+, back glass repairs are just $29.
Battery replacement fee for all iPhone 15 models remains $99.
iPhone 15 Pro models shipping estimates are already slipping into November.
iPhone 15 models have a standard USB-C port without restrictions, unlike Lightning port.

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