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Faizel Patel, Radio Islam News – 10-01-2018<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n \n Apple’s iStore in South Africa has announced\u00a0it will offer battery replacements for certain models of iPhones at a cost of R429.78 per device.<\/p>\n This is iStore\u2019s out-of-warranty iPhone battery replacement, is in accordance with the Apple’s battery replacement programme.<\/p>\n The company made the announcement following a statement from Apple regarding iPhone battery replacements in the US. In the US, Apple offers users a battery replacement for\u00a0$29, a reduction from the previous $79 price which is valid for the iPhone\u00a06 or newer.<\/p>\n Apple apologised to customers after it confirmed last year it took some measures to reduce power demands – which can have the effect of slowing the processor on an iPhone when a phone\u2019s battery is having trouble supplying the peak current that the processor demands.<\/p>\n Apple says phones without the adjustment would shut down abruptly because of a precaution designed to prevent components from getting fried.<\/p>\n The iStore says owners of iPhone SE, 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7 and 7 Plus who suspect that their battery might need to be replaced should visit their website (https:\/\/www.myistore.co.za\/help-center<\/a>) to make a technical appointment from 11 January 2018.<\/p>\n \u201cThe customer\u2019s iPhone will be assessed in store, and if eligible under this program, will be sent for battery replacement. Online booking is essential.\u201d<\/p>\n The iStore says the in-store technical appointment fee of R200 usually applicable to non-iStore customers, will be waived for the battery replacement program, for a limited time provided that an appointment has been booked online.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n