If you’ve been dragging your feet getting the battery on your older iPhone repaired, you only have a few more months left to score a battery replacement for $39. Starting December 31, that replacement price will more than double, even if you qualified for a replacement under the less expensive program.

If you have an iPhone 6 or 6s, there's a chance you've been plagued with random shutdowns. Apple has a replacement plan in place that gets you a new battery, but if you haven't gotten around to that yet, you'll be happy to hear that the newest version of iOS 10 seems to have fixed the problem.

The iPhone 7 has just been announced and if you're stuck on a contract or want to buy the phone outright, your best bet is to sell your existing handset. Many people turn to Ebay to sell their wares online. If you want to find out how much your phone is likely to sell for on the online auction website, Ebay has a handy tool that can help you. We also have some expert advice on how to increase the chances of you making a sale.

Apple's set to announce its new model of iPhone next week, which means it's time for that yearly upgrade consideration. If you do want to upgrade, selling off your old one before Apple's announcement is your best bet to get the most cash.

A waterproof phone sounds awesome and there are cases out there that provide that kind of extra protection. Tech21's has just released the Evo Xplorer iPhone 6/6s case that touts some impressive waterproofing capabilities. It looks good on paper, but how does it perform in real life? We find out.

iOS: Apple's new Live Photos shooting mode is neat and all, but it takes up a ton of space and is a proprietary format that's useless outside of an iPhone. Lean is a simple app that will convert those photos to normal photos to save space.

Buying on contract means you won't have to pay up-front for an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus -- but you could actually end up paying more for the same phone, calls and data than you need to. Here's how much you can save by buying up-front and choosing the right prepaid plan -- up to $450 compared to a 24-month contract.

In just one weekend, you can build this sharp-looking Apple Watch and iPhone 6 charging dock that will become the centrepiece of any desk or shelf. This video shows how it's done.

In Australia we like to whinge about the cost of smartphones because of the 'Australia tax', but how do we rank compared to other countries? A new study comparing the costs of goods and services around the world includes a ranking of what you'll pay to buy an iPhone 6 outright.

Apple's new skinny MacBook costs essentially the same in Australia as the US, with the pricing matching closely when you factor in exchange rates and taxes. But the declining Australian dollar also means that if you want to buy a new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, it will now cost a lot more than when the phone launched last September.

Apple's release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus felt like its biggest launch in years. But just how big was it -- and how does its launch strategy mean you potentially end up paying more for your phone?

If you've recently picked up a shiny new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, you'll want something to protect it from drops, falls, scratches and dings. There are lots of cases available, from the super-expensive to the slim and cheap. This week we're looking at five of the best, based on your nominations.

Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers, including: Five games you need to play when you get a new phone, Tony Abbott saves the universe, iPhone 6 Versus iPhone 6 Plus.

If you made the upgrade to iOS 8.0.1 today on your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus before Apple pulled the release, you might have noticed that your Touch ID and cell service have suddenly stopped working. Instead of waiting for Apple to release a fix, iMore found a workaround that will get you back up and running again.

If you're looking to boost the charging speed of your new iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, the folks over at iLounge found that the new iPhone models can take a 2.1A charge -- like what you'll find in iPad chargers. According to some preliminary tests, iLounge found that both models can charge faster using a 2.1A supply, even though they ship with a 1A power supply.

Hey Lifehacker, Is there an easy way to check iPhone 6 availability by carrier?

Dear Lifehacker, I had to buy an iPhone 6 for work the other day, but I kept running into brick and mortar stores that refused to sell me an iPhone 6 unless I bought one on a plan. Are they allowed to restrict the sales of a hardware device unless they strong-arm me into a contract?

The new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were made available yesterday. Both are a bit bigger than previous versions of the phone, and that means using them is a little different. Over on Quartz, designer Scott Hurff shows how reachable the new phones are.

If you want an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus and haven't already pre-ordered one, the only way to get your hands on one on launch day, Friday 19 September, will be to hit an Apple store or a phone retailer. Here's a complete list and map of all the stores that are opening early to sell the device.