Jake Peterson Jake Peterson Senior Technology Editor Experience Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, and subscriptions. Read Full Bio May 27, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Credit: Xolodan/Shutterstock Key Takeaways Apple just updated its estimated trade-in values for a number of devices. Apple now gives you more money for certain iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches. The company also lowered its estimates for certain devices, namely Android phones and one Mac model. Apple trade-in values are contingent on factors like configuration, condition, and year. Table of Contents I'm a big believer in holding on to your tech for as long as possible, but at a certain point, you do need to upgrade.…