Apple Stores now accept non-iPhone handsets as a trade toward the purchase of certain iPhone models

posted by Alan F. / Mar 30, 2015, 12:09 PM

Apple Stores now accept non-iPhone handsets as a trade toward the purchase of certain iPhone models

Earlier this month, we told you that Apple was working on a way to allow consumers to trade in phones made by rival manufacturers, and use the proceeds of such a trade toward the purchase of a new iPhone. This morning, we can tell you that Apple has completed the training of its personnel, and is launching the program today.

Certain Android, Windows Phone or BlackBerry handsets can be used as a trade-in toward the purchase of an Apple iPhone 5c, Apple iPhone 6 or Apple iPhone 6 Plus. The Apple Watch cannot be purchased with this plan. The devices being accepted by Apple include models like the BlackBerry Z30, Nokia Lumia 1020 and the Nexus 5. Your trade will now be accepted at Apple Stores located in the U.S., France, U.K. and Italy.

Apple started its trade-in plan back in 2013 in an attempt to drive more sales of the Apple iPhone 5. At the time, the plan only accepted the trade-in of older iPhone models. A version of that older plan is starting today in China.

If you do happen to live in one of the countries where Apple will accept your non-iOS trade, the good news is that instead of collecting dust in your sock drawer, your old handset might be able to put a new iPhone in your pocket.

source: 9to5Mac via Engadget

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20 Comments

1. nctx77

Posts: 2540; Member since: Sep 03, 2013

I garantee that Apple is planning a lot of trade Ins because of the Apple watch!

posted on Mar 30, 2015, 12:11 PM 0

3. promise7

Posts: 894; Member since: Jul 03, 2013

I don't think a trade in can be used to purchase a Watch.

posted on Mar 30, 2015, 12:38 PM 2

18. thxultra

Posts: 440; Member since: Oct 16, 2014

True but you can trade it in for a iphone which you need to use the apple watch...

posted on Mar 30, 2015, 2:31 PM 0

25. waddup121 unregistered

I'll trade in my Apple Watch I got from China, they won't know~

posted on Mar 30, 2015, 5:29 PM 0

10. VZWuser76

Posts: 4974; Member since: Mar 04, 2010

I guarantee you're wrong. Second paragraph, second sentence. "The Apple Watch cannot be purchased with this plan." RIF, reading is fundamental.

posted on Mar 30, 2015, 1:02 PM 5

23. downphoenix

Posts: 3165; Member since: Jun 19, 2010

I think he's saying they are trying to drive more iphone sales, and thus increase the pool of potential Watch buyers in the process.

posted on Mar 30, 2015, 4:26 PM 0

26. VZWuser76

Then he should've just said that. Even if someone were to switch to an iPhone, it doesn't necessarily mean that they will go for the watch as well. Considering the amount of planned watches being manufactured, they seem to realize that not every current iPhone user is going to go for a watch, so it's kinda ridiculous for him or them to assume that an iPhone sale will translate to a watch sale as well.