HiPhone 5 Surfaces, Apple Offers iDevice Buyback program

Many loyal Apple fans have been waiting for a while to see what the company will have to offer in iPhone 5. iPhone 5 is expected to have a better screen, faster processor, superior cameras, and a whole lot more exciting features. The Chinese fans who can not wait to get their hands on iPhone 5 can always try hiPhone 5. That’s right folks. Nowadays, when companies clone someone else’s product, they also use a very similar name to that product. As Reuters reported, hiPhone 5 is selling for around $31. It is designed based on the iPhone 5 rumors that are going around.

We heard about hiPhone 5 a while ago. In fact, there are video demonstrations of the device available on video sharing sites. We have not been able to confirm whether Reuters’ story covers the same device. The fake iPhone 5 does look like a toy and should not confuse Apple fans who don’t mind paying a bit more to get their hands on a premium device. Intellectual property rights violations are quite common in China. So the rise of hiPhone 5 is not that surprising.

Those who want to get their hands on new Apple products but can’t afford them can now take advantage of Apple’s buyback program for old iPhones, iPads, and Macs to get their new gadgets for a cheaper price. The value of your device is calculated by PowerOn.

If your product qualifies for reuse — meaning it has monetary value — you’ll receive an Apple Gift Card equivalent to its fair market value as determined by PowerON … You can use the gift card for eligible purchases at any U.S. Apple Retail Store or the U.S. Apple Online Store. If your product does not have monetary value, we’ll recycle it at no cost to you.

Users can get an initial estimate on the value of their device online. If they find the final offer by PowerON unacceptable, they can get their iDevice back at no cost. From our tests, iDevice owners are better off using this service for products in “acceptable condition.” You won’t get a whole lot of money back for idevices in great condition.