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Some iPhone 8 users experiencing errors after upgrading to iOS 11.3 after third-party screen repairs

A number of iPhone 8 owners who had their screens replaced with third party aftermarket screens have found that the iOS 11.3 software update essentially killed their devices. Per a report published on Tuesday by Motherboard, the release of iOS 11.3 has killed the touch functionality in “thousands” of iPhone 8 devices with screens repaired […]

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Samsung Galaxy S9+ edges out iPhone X in drop test durability, still takes considerable damage in the process

The good news is that Apple’s upgraded glass for the iPhone X is pretty tough where drops are concerned. The bad news is that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+’s thicker glass and aluminum may be a bit tougher. SquareTrade today conducted its traditional breakability tests on the Galaxy S9 devices to test Samsung’s claims. […]

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AppleCare+ for HomePod priced at $39, covers two accidental damage incidents

If you’re looking to snag AppleCare+ for your new HomePod, it’ll run you $39. The extended warranty and accidental damage repair program offers two out-of-warranty repairs like accidental damage from a drop. Without AppleCare+, the repair will run $279. The checkout process for a HomePod has said since the pre-order process that AppleCare+ coverage extending […]

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AppleCare for iMac Pro priced at $169

It’ll be 169 clams for AppleCare+ coverage for your new iMac Pro. Apple has announced that AppleCare+, which extends your iMac Pro’s warranty from one to three years, will retail for $169. This is cheaper than the AppleCare+ policy for an iPhone X and also reduces the cost of some repairs. If you have a […]

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Apple support document states that some burn-in, shifts in color could be normal when viewing iPhone X OLED at off-angle

Late last week, Apple published a support document explaining how OLEd displays function and that it is normal to see some screen burn-in over time and shifts in color when looking at the iPhone display from an off-angle. The company described the display, when viewed from a side angle, as possibly presenting shifts in color […]