If you own a damaged iPhone 6 Plus, you could get a free iPhone 6S Plus upgrade

If you have a damaged iPhone 6 Plus, you may qualify for more than a simple replacement. 

According to an internal company memo spotted by MacRumors, Apple is allowing iPhone 6 Plus models that qualify for a whole-device replacement to be substituted by the iPhone 6S Plus. 

The memo obtained by MacRumors reportedly says, "orders for whole unit service inventory of some iPhone 6 Plus models may be substituted to an iPhone 6s Plus until the end of March 2018." 

Apple notably does not specify which iPhone 6 Plus models are eligible for the free upgrade. The free upgrade likely relates to the company's current shortage of iPhone 6 Plus battery replacements. Read more...