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iPadOS 15.6 update includes fix for sixth-generation iPad mini charging issue

If you have a sixth-generation iPad mini that’s been having trouble charging, you might want to upgrade to Apple’s newly-released iPadOS 15.6 operating system. An internal memo obtained by MacRumors earlier this month noted that some sixth-generation iPad mini units may fail to charge after being updated to iPadOS 15.5. The issue has apparently been […]

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Apple releases updated firmware for Siri Remote

Your redesigned Apple TV remote could be getting some software-based fixes. Apple on Tuesday released a new version of its firmware for its recently-released Siri Remote. The Siri Remote, which was released alongside the second-generation Apple TV 4K, is available both with the set top box as well as by itself. The new firmware, dubbed […]

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Apple discontinues seventh-generation iPod touch model, officially retiring the “iPod” product line

After 20 years, Apple is finally discontinuing its iPod lineup. The move comes with the company officially discontinuing the iPod touch, which will be available only “while supplies last.” As such, the “iPod” brand will be officially retired, as the iPod touch was the last iPod in Apple’s lineup.  The first iPod touch was introduced in 2007 […]

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Apple launches self service repair program for iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and third-generation iPhone SE handsets

If you’re feeling brave and like sorting through very small screws to fix your iPhone, you’re going to love this. Apple on Wednesday announced the launch of its self-service repair program for iPhone. The program was announced late last year, and will allow iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and third-generation iPhone SE users to conduct certain […]

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Initial plastic molds of first-gen iPod prototypes shown

This in inarguably cool. Author, investor, and all-around tinkerer Tony Fadell has posted an extremely cool tweet showing the prototypes for the first iPods, which were printed around May or June of 2001. The units were 3D-printed and offered an idea as to what the engineers could expect to work with and what the users […]