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Apple’s $29 battery replacement program ends in December

More a handy reminder than anything else, Apple’s battery replacement program, which replaced certain iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s batteries for $29 and began last year, ends in December 2018. Some Apple customers with iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s models were having battery issues. To address this, Apple reduced the price of out-of-warranty battery placements […]

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Apple test car accident reported on August 24th

There’s an adage about omelettes and broken eggs… An Apple Lexus SUV test car was rear-ended by a Nissan Leaf while merging onto the Lawrence Expressway in California’s Bay Area on August 24th. The Apple vehicle suffered “moderate” damage and the Leaf, which was moving at 15 miles per hour, was also damaged. While details […]

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Hardware iPhone News

Apple quietly launches iPhone 8 Logic Board Replacement Program for qualifying iPhone 8 units

If you’ve been having trouble with your iPhone 8, this might be what you’re looking for. Late last week, Apple quietly launched an iPhone 8 Logic Board Replacement Program. The program addresses specific models produced between September 2017 and March 2018, and includes free repair and logic board replacement. Via Apple:

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Apple Watch Hardware iPhone Rumor Wearables

Rumor: Leaked images hint at larger displays for Apple Watch Series 4 units

Apple has apparently accidentally leaked images of both its upcoming “iPhone XS” and Apple Watch Series 4 models ahead of its just-announced media event on September 12th. The Apple Watch Series 4 models seems to feature smaller bezels for more visible screen space, which allows for new complications arranged in a round configuration. This also […]

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battery Hardware Intel MacBook MacBook Air MacBook Pro News Processors

Intel unveils Whiskey Lake, Amber Lake processors, units could be used for updated MacBook notebooks this fall

Intel’s spiffy new Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake processors for notebooks are officially available and should start surfacing in new systems this fall. The processors offer longer battery life, improved performance and built-in Gigabit WiFi support, and could be optimal for Apple’s upcoming MacBook and MacBook Air lineup. Both processors stick with the 14nm process […]