Apple starts exchange program for Android and BlackBerry devices – iculture

There were already rumors that Apple would come up with a new trade-in program for owners of Android and BlackBerry devices. From today it’s official: Apple has announced that there is indeed a trade-in program. If your Android smartphone or BlackBerry surrenders at Apple you get money for it, you can use a new iPhone 5c, iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus buy. Unfortunately, you can not use the credit to end up with a brand new Apple Watch the store to run out.

> Apple already had a trade-in program for iPhones since 2013 and expanded in 2014 to iPads. Now there are also sets of competing brands at. An official press release is not there yet, but Apple does on the web pages of specific Apple Stores know that it is possible. It seems in any case available in the United States, United Kingdom, France and Italy. The web page of the Apple Store in San Francisco is for example:

Reuse and Recycling Program Get credit
When you recycle your Eligible iPhone, iPad, or select smartphone from another manufacturer.

There will be a separate version of the exchange program for China. The exchange program Apple wants the change from Android to iOS and BlackBerry boost. Was previously seen that Apple employees had received extensive training. Staff can help to address book to put the new iPhone, but other data such as photos and arrangements will have to arrange the customer. Apple’s trade-in program can be a useful way to get rid of your iPhone or other smartphone, but the price you get is usually somewhat lower than other trade programs. Self Service is still the most lucrative.