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Rumor: Apple to offer iPad Air for Personal Pickup come November 1st

Come Friday, you should be able to snag an iPad Air from an Apple Store retail location. Per 9to5Mac and MacRumors, Apple will offer Personal Pickup for the iPad Air beginning on the November 1st launch date according to anonymous sources. When the Apple Online Store goes live on November 1st at midnight Pacific Time […]

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Apple begins graphics card program for designated iMacs, looks to replace faulty AMD Radeon HD 6970M units

Check the manufacturing date on your iMac, it may be eligible for a replacement graphics card. Per AppleInsider, addressing complaints from owners, Apple has decided to institute a replacement program for graphics cards used in specific 27-inch iMac models sold between May 2011 and October 2012. According to a document on Apple’s Support webpage, the […]

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Apple to expand USB takeback program to UK, other countries

The Apple USB power adapter takeback program has expanded. Per MacNN and 9to5Mac, Apple is extending the number of eligible countries in its USB adapter takeback program. The program began in China August 9th, and is coming to the US on August 16th. Now also joining on the 16th will be Australia, Canada, France, Germany, […]

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Apple revises store policies, now offers iPhone 5 display repairs for $149

You’ll soon be able to have your iPhone 5 screen replaced at assorted Apple Store locations for US$149, with or without AppleCare+. Per MacRumors, changes to Apple’s repair policies first surfaced last month, where a town hall session revealed that Apple would begin in-house repairs of displays in June in an effort to save approximately […]

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United States Treasury Department clears way for iPhones to be sold in Iran

At long last, the iPhone is finally coming to Iran. Per the cool cats over at The Mac Observer, the United States Treasury Department has lifted some sanctions on selling communication devices mobile phones in Iran, which means Apple can finally begin selling its popular iPhone in the country. The decision will make it easier […]