Apple's iOS 15.4 will let you scan trade-ins to show cosmetic damageWhat you need to know
Apple's iOS 15.4 is available in developer beta form.
Strings found in iOS 15.4 show Apple is working on a new way to trade in old devices.
A new 'Trade-in Tool' will be used to check for damage.
Apple will likely offer less once it can tell what kind of damage a device has.
Apple's iOS 15.4 beta has outed a potential change to the way we trade in older products with people able to display cosmetic damage to get an accurate price.
According to strings found in iOS 15.4, it seems Apple will be inserting a new step in the trade-in process that will allow people to scan their devices for cosmetic damage with Apple then likely adjusting the trade-in price accordingly.
The strings were spotted in files belonging to iOS 15.4 by 9to5Mac.
The new Trade-In Tool was found by 9to5Mac in the internal files of iOS 15.4 beta 1. As suggested by the system strings, the tool will help users get through Apple's trade-in process, which gives credit for your next purchas...
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Apple's iOS 15.4 will let you scan trade-ins to show cosmetic damage