Apple released the first preview of iOS 15.4 and Co. on Thursday evening. Now references to a new trade-in tool have been discovered that allows users to scan cosmetic details from another device with the iPhone camera.
As indicated in the system strings (via 9to5mac), the tool will help users go through Apple's trade-in process, where you can get credit toward your next Apple Store purchase when you trade in your old device. The tool uses the camera to detect cosmetic details of another device, likely including things like scratches, dents, or broken glass. Once the scan is complete, the tool sends the cosmetic details to Apple.
iOS 15.4: Apple wants to make the exchange process more precise
The company takes all these details into account to determine how much it will pay for the customer's old device, because an iPhone with a scratched or broken screen is logically worth less - or may even be rejected. According to initial information, the new tool is intended to make the entire exchange process more precise and faster. Since the trade-in tool is still in development, there is no way to test it yourself. (Photo by Sushiman / Bigstockphoto)
