Apple organizes iPhone repairs so that customers only spend a few hours without it, but there are times when repairs take longer. For these cases and in some countries, the company offers replacement terminals to customers who do not wish to be cut off for too long.
Until now, this replacement terminal was an iPhone 8, but MacRumors was able to discover that From this week, Apple will offer the iPhone XR. It’s a year older model, but it introduces all of the changes the iPhone X has made, starting with Face ID.
Two weeks of time to go get your repaired iPhone
A look at the iPhone loan agreement reveals some details: the iPhone can only be in the hands of the customer a maximum of 14 days After the repair is complete, Apple may decide to replace the terminal for any reason. The service is also free and included in the price of the iPhone repair.
The move from iPhone 8 to iPhone XR as a loaner iPhone will surely be gradual, depending on the availability of units. In addition to the Apple Store, this service may also be applied to certain authorized resellers.