Apple Silently Hikes Battery Replacement Cost For Certain Watch Models
Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Neuro
Apple Inc. has increased the out-of-warranty battery replacement cost for its Apple Watch Series 4 and newer models from $79 to $99. This change does not affect the Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3. The price hike follows Apple's recent event where it unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2. The new battery replacement fee could potentially impact the perceived value and overall customer experience of Apple Watch ownership.
September 15, 2023 | 11:21 am
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Apple's decision to increase the battery replacement cost for certain Apple Watch models could potentially impact the company's stock price in the short term.
The increase in battery replacement cost could potentially lead to customer dissatisfaction, which may in turn affect the sales of Apple Watch models and ultimately impact Apple's stock price.
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