Apple discounts replacements for waterlogged iPhones

<p>We previously reported on complaints of <a href="http://www.iworld.co.uk/">iPhones</a> in the US being damaged by sweaty workouts and the ensuing customer frustration when Apple responded then insisted those customers had to pay full price for replacements <em>and</em> extend their AT&amp;T contracts.</p>
<p>Now US Apple retail stores have adopted a new policy allowing them  to charge less to replace water-damaged <a href="http://www.iworld.co.uk/">iPhones</a>.   Representatives at the stores confirmed that Apple now offers  replacement <a href="http://www.iworld.co.uk/">iPhones</a> for $199 (without a contract extension) if the  phone has stopped working because of moisture damage.</p>
<p>Customers are issued a refurbished <a href="http://www.iworld.co.uk/">iPhone</a> replacement  of the same generation <a href="http://www.iworld.co.uk/">iPhone</a> model that they turn in. If you decide to  upgrade from a 2G to 3G <a href="http://www.iworld.co.uk/">iPhone</a> in the process, however, you will need  to upgrade your contract to the higher cost 3G data plan. In some  cases, customers may receive a new <a href="http://www.iworld.co.uk/">iPhone</a> if there are no refurbished  <a href="http://www.iworld.co.uk/">iPhones</a> available. </p>