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Internal memo warns Apple Store retail employees of possible iPhone parts, replacement unit, shortages following coronavirus outbreak

In spite of Apple’s working to get its suppliers back online, the company has reportedly warned retail employees and technical support staff that replacement iPhones are in short supply, one of the first consumer-facing signs that COVID-19 is impacting the company’s supply chain. Genius Bar staff on Wednesday were notified that supplies of some replacement […]

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Mophie gathering information, specs for AirPower wireless charging mat

Peripheral maker Mophie could be working to pick up where Apple left off in its AirPower wireless charging mat efforts. Over at CES, Mophie parent company Zagg stated that Mophie is developing a wireless charging mat that has capabilities that Apple attempted to implement in the now-canceled AirPower, but was unable to make work.  The device […]

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iFixit releases full teardown of AirPods Pro earbuds

The cool cats at iFixit have performed and documented their teardown of the new $249 AirPods Pro earbuds, noting some amazing stuff in there as well as awarding it the same zero repairability score of both generations of the original AirPods. Despite the replaceable $4-per-pair proprietary silicone tips that provide noise isolation and an improved […]

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Apple to charge $89 to replace single AirPods Pro earbud

If you’re hankering over the new AirPods Pro earbuds, try not to lose one. With each pair retailing for $249, Apple has stated that the company will charge $89 to replace a single AirPods Pro earbud. The company will also charge $89 to replace the Wireless Charging case, as compared to a $69 free to […]

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Rumor: Apple to transition to new scissor-action keyboard for upcoming MacBook notebooks

The rumor mill currently has it that Apple may be removing the infamous butterfly keyboard from its MacBook. Per a new report from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple may at last be reverting to the scissor-switch design for this year’s MacBook Air and 2020’s MacBook Pro. Instead of bringing back the scissor-switch keyboard from older MacBooks, […]