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Apple releases iOS 15.1.1 for iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 users, adds fixes for dropped calls

If you have an iPhone 12 or iPhone 13, you’re going to want this. Apple on Wednesday released iOS 15.1.1. The new operating system improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and 13 models, so users who have been experiencing dropped calls should see improvements after installing the update. The update appears to only be available for […]

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Apple launches Self Service Repair program, will expand support in 2022

If you love fixing your own Apple gear but have been wanting access to Apple’s premium parts for a while, you’re going to like this. Apple has announced its Self Service Repair program, which will give individuals access to genuine Apple parts and tools for repair. The program will be available early next year in […]

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Foxconn claims chip shortage could extend into second half of 2022

The chip shortage could extend well into the second half of 2022. Per iPhone supplier Foxconn, the chip manufacturer is struggling to keep up with consumer demand. Apple has been dealing with the chip shortage for the past several quarters, but it only started significantly impacting Apple’s business in the most recent quarter. The shortage […]

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Rumor: iPhone 13 availability expected to improve for the holiday season as supply chain gradually improves

It may be a bit easier than you thought to snag an iPhone 13 this holiday season. According to sources within Apple’s supply chain, suppliers have managed to ease the shortage of certain components, thereby allowing production of the smartphone to accelerate. At present, estimated shipping times for the ‌iPhone 13‌ were spanning weeks, if […]

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iFixit notes that replacing your iPhone 13 display with a third party unit could disable Face ID feature

You may love your brand new iPhone 13, but the cool cats at iFixit have learned through a recent teardown that replacing the smartphone’s screen through a third party repair service could disable the Face ID feature. Via the recent teardown, iFixit noted that Apple has added a small microcontroller to the iPhone 13 screen. […]