Apple will now fix cracked iPhone 5 screens at its retail stores

Fixing an iPhone's screen isn't cheap, but at least it is not going to be as frustrating and time-consuming as before. That's because Apple will now repair iPhone 5 screens at its retail stores – a service that is expected to save Apple a billion dollars worth of expenses annually. 

Users who want to have their iPhone 5's display fixed will be charged $149, or $49 in case they have signed up for an AppleCare+ plan (priced at $99 for 2 years). Both cracked screens and multitouch issues will be addressed with the service. The price may seem steep, but it is actually comparable to what third-party repair shops charge for the same service.

Apple is expected to start offering additional in-store repair services in July of this year. These include fixing the iPhone 5 camera, buttons, or logic board.

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