Apple is giving a $50 credit if you paid for a new iPhone battery in 2017

Back in December Apple announced the iPhone battery replacement program amid the "slow down" controversy. It brought the price for repair down from $79 to $29, but the company didn't provide much help to customers who had already paid for a replacement.

That changes today. Apple is now offering a credit for some replacements made in 2017.

Customers with an iPhone 6 or newer model who paid for an out-of-warranty battery replacement between January 1 through December 28, 2017, can now expect a $50 credit. Apple will be reaching out to eligible customers until July 27, 2018 with instructions how to receive the credit.  Read more...