Apple quietly updated trade-in values across its US website, offering more money for most legacy iPhones, iPads, Macs and Watches. The moves come as electronics prices climb, making older devices more valuable in the secondary market. Recent iPhone models like the iPhone 16 series gained modest increases of $10-$25, while the iPhone 15 Pro jumped $35.

Several iPads saw $15-$20 boosts, with the iPad Pro and iPad Air both rising. MacBook Air trade-ins gained $35, though iMac Pro values dropped $10. Most Apple Watch models remained stable with minor fluctuations. These adjustments reflect Apple's attempt to make upgrades more attractive as consumers hold onto devices longer.

Android phones tell a different story - trade-in values declined across Samsung and Google models. The Galaxy S23 Ultra lost $30 in value, while newer S24 models disappeared entirely from Apple's program. Pixel phones saw similar reductions, with the Pixel 8 Pro dropping $5.

Apple's strategy acknowledges market realities: older iPhones retain more value now, but the company is pulling back on Android trade-ins. This makes upgrading through Apple's program less compelling for Android users, potentially steering them toward other resale channels.