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Apple adds ‘Support Profile’ feature to web site, allows users check warranty info

It’s not the most exciting thing in the world but it could be useful. Apple on Wednesday added a new feature to the Support section of its web site, dubbed “My Support Profile,” where users can track their repair and support activities, as well as check on the status of a warranty. Per AppleInsider, users […]

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Apple begins selling refurbish Wi-Fi iPad units at $50 discount

For the first time since the iPad went on sale, Apple is now offering the hardware refurbished with a US$50 discount from its online store as availability of the product continues to improve. Currently, just refurbished Wi-Fi-only iPad models are available, though all capacities can be purchased, with a shipping time of between one and […]

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Apple drops hint at iOS 4 for iPad in November, iWork for iPhone

When iOS 4 hit, I was a little disappointed to see that it had yet to arrive for the iPad. This may change as Apple has quietly hinted at a launch window for iOS 4 on the iPad, while the company’s website has slipped another clue that iWork is on its way to the iPhone. […]

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Second 27″ iMac “Flicker Fix” Apparently in the Works

Apple’s 27″ iMac is large. And awesome. And spiffy. And it still kind of flickers. Per AppleInsider, an Apple Discussions forum thread spanning nearly 250 pages has resulted in conversations with AppleCare representatives who claim a new update is forthcoming. A month ago, Apple released a software fix for the flickering issue on the 27″ […]

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Tales of Getting a MacBook Pro Battery Replaced

Blogger David Alison describes a process many of you have been through: going to an Apple Store with a nigh-dead MacBook Pro battery here and the details therein. The piece also links to Apple’s terms as to which batteries are covered under an AppleCare plan, the company’s page on battery care and how to do […]