Apple launches iPad and iPhone trade-in scheme across Greater China

Apple customers in China will be able to trade-in their old iPhones and iPads in order to upgrade to the latest models, a spokeswoman told the South China Morning Post​, following on the success of a similar programme in the US.

From today, Chinese customers will be able to trade in their old devices for credit to offset the cost of an upgrade at any of the company's 18 retail stores across the country.

"Apple Retail Stores in China are launching a new programme to assist customers who wish to bring in their previous-generation iPhone or iPad for recycling," the spokeswoman Kitty Potter told the Post.

"In addition to helping the environment, customers will be able to receive a credit for their returned iPhone or iPad that they can use toward the purchase of a new [device]."

The scheme will cover all devices purchased in the Greater China region, which includes the mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.