I replaced my iPhone battery at the Apple store for the first time ever - and learned a valuable lesson

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  • The Apple Store can replace iPhone batteries, with appointments managed through your Settings app.
  • My iPhone 14 Pro battery went from 72% capacity back to 100%.
  • Check your battery health via Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging.

As a longtime iPhone user, it's only a matter of time before my once-shiny-and-new iPhone feels like a useless puck that has to be tethered to a wall outlet or a wireless charger 24/7/365. For my iPhone 14 Pro, it took about three years.

I got my 14 Pro in January 2023, and I was thrilled. It was quick and zippy, and it felt like it could hold a charge for days. After several years of consistent use, my phone wouldn't hold a charge for more than a few hours, and I noticed a significant increase in how...

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