Is iPhone 5c free?
Rather than update the controversial iPhone 5C, Apple has decided to slot that in as a free offering (with 8GB of storage, down from the 16GB it launched with), while the iPhone 5S now occupies its place at the $99 price point (both with a two-year contract, of course).
Why is the iPhone 5c cheap?
Although the hardware inside is essentially identical to an iPhone 5, using a plastic housing instead of the metal back of the iPhone 5 lets Apple save a few bucks in manufacturing costs. The iPhone 5 cost the equivalent of $850 USD in China.
How much did the iPhone 5C cost?
In the U.S., the iPhone 5c costs $99 for the 16 GB model and $199 for the 32 GB model with a 2-year contract, although some retailers have been offering discounted pricing. Non-contract, unlocked devices are available for $549/$649. Pricing for other individual countries should be on Apple’s online store.
What to do before you sell or give away your iPhone?
Before you sell or give away your iPhone, see the Apple Support article What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, and be sure to perform the following tasks: If you paired an Apple Watch with your iPhone, unpair your Apple Watch.
Why did the FBI want Apple to unlock the iPhone 5C?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) wanted Apple to create and electronically sign new software that would enable the FBI to unlock a work-issued iPhone 5C it recovered from one of the shooters who, in a December 2015 terrorist attack in San Bernardino, California, killed 14 people and injured 22.
What should I do with my iCloud data when selling my iPhone?
If you still have your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Before you sell, give away, or trade in your device, you should remove your personal information. You shouldn’t manually delete your contacts, calendars, reminders, documents, photos, or any other iCloud information while you’re signed in to iCloud with your Apple ID.
How do I remove an old device from my Apple Pay?
Choose Account Settings to see which devices are using Apple Pay, then click the device. Next to Apple Pay, click Remove. Remove your old device from your list of trusted devices. Before you send in an Android device to Apple as a trade-in, be sure to do the following: