Apple has quietly cut trade-in values for iPhones and Macs, meaning older devices will now fetch noticeably less credit toward upgrades. While discounted trade-ins have become routine, this round brings sharper drops across recent models. As such, that next iPhone or Mac upgrade a bit tougher on the wallet. If you’ve been holding onto a device hoping for a solid payout, now might be the time to revisit expectations.
Apple quietly nerfs trade-ins, so your next upgrade may sting
