Apple Under Fire for Running Out of iPhone Batteries as Part of Discount Program

Apple launched an iPhone battery replacement program after it admitted to slowing down older models on purpose in order to prevent unexpected shutdowns, but the company is now under fire for not having enough units in stock in stores across the world.

One particular example is Korea where Apple is being criticized for starting the program without actually being prepared for it, as new batteries are hard to find for local iPhone customers.

As part of the servicing promo, Apple allows users to replace degraded iPhone batteries for just $29, down from the original price of $79. In Korea, the discounted price of the repairs is 34,000 won.

A report from The Korea Times reveals that official service centers don’t have any batteries in stock, which causes more frustration for customers who are trying to have their worn-out units replaced fast.

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