Apple is apparently cracking down on repairing iPhones that have been reported as stolen. Via an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers will now be alerted if an iPhone has been reported as missing in the GSMA Device Registry when a customer brings in the device to be serviced. The technician […]
This is definitely interesting. While the new Mac Studio’s SSD storage is easily removable given that it’s not soldered onto the logic board, it’s not currently user-upgradeable due to a software block, as discovered by YouTuber Luke Miani. Each Mac Studio contains two internal SSD slots, and the SSDs themselves can be freely swapped between […]
A bipartisan piece of legislation may be in the works that would make the right to repair a nationwidefederal mandate. For year, Apple has done what it could to prevent users and independent repair shops from fixing iPhones. The tech giant has incorporated special screws, difficult-to-replace adhesive, and even software lockouts to keep a grip […]
According to an internal memo to employees, Apple may be making a major change to the Face ID process on iPhone 12 and newer handsets. The change will allow Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers to repair Face ID without having to replace the entire iPhone itself. Per the memo, Apple is giving authorized […]
No matter what, your devices are going to eventually become vintage/obsolete. Apple has now classified the iPhone 6 Plus and fourth-generation iPad as vintage, meaning servicing and repair options are extremely limited. Apple first defines a device as “vintage” when it has not been on sale for five years. Up to then, Apple will provide […]