Apple Inc will replace batteries in some older iPhones facing slower performance for 1,000 baht, down from the regular price of 2,900 baht, according to Blognone, a community for IT professionals in Thailand.
The discounted battery replacement price excludes the service fee, which is normally 900 baht, Blognone reported. It is unclear whether the fee will be higher or lower under the replacement programme.
The offer will be available from late January to December 2018 for iPhone 6 or newer models (iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus).
Apple is facing lawsuits from users in the US for deliberately downgrading the performance of previous iPhone models without informing users first. Users in other countries are also reportedly planning class-action lawsuits.
In its recent operating system upgrades, Apple slowed the performances of pre-iPhone X models so that the battery lasts longer.
On Thursday, Apple apologised for slowing down older iPhones, purportedly to prevent breakdowns caused by battery fatigue. It denied allegations by customers that phones were being slowed down to push users to purchase newer iPhone models.
In the United States, the company has cut the price of battery replacements for the affected models from $79 to $29.
