Apple may offer rebates on battery replacements

Apple's batterygate fallout might translate to some cash for consumers.

In a letter Apple sent to Senate Commerce Committee chairman John Thune (R-SD) on Tuesday, Apple said it is seeing "strong demand" for iPhone 6 and above replacement batteries, which Apple discounted after they admitted to throttling older iPhones in order to preserve battery life. 

The even better news? Apple is "exploring" issuing rebates for customers who purchased replacement batteries at full price. 

Apple sent the letter in response to an inquiry sent by Thune to Apple in January. Read more...