iPhone battery replacement info

Apple has quietly released some new information regarding the iPhone’s user replaceable non-user replaceable, iPod-like battery. Under warranty, Apple will replace the iPhone’s internal battery if it’s charge “drops below 50% of it’s original capacity.” If you aren’t one for AppleCare, you can choose to pay the company $85.95 US to ship the phone out and get the battery replaced.

Of course, others may just decide to follow the iPod trend: By the time the battery is going, you just go buy the latest revision. If you aren’t too keen on spending even more money on your new iPhone, then you may want to check out this list prepared by Apple, with tips on how to optimize the battery’s charge.

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