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Apple faces class action lawsuit regarding 2016 MacBook Pro “Flexgate” defect

If you’re irate about technical difficulties with your 2016 MacBook Pro notebook, there could be some justice down the line. Apple is on the receiving end of a nationwide, class action lawsuit over a defect in the 2016 MacBook Pro notebooks. The suit, nicknamed “Flexgate,” is represented by Mahan Taleshpour et al. v. Apple, Inc., […]

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Bent iPad Pro owners may face obstacles in receiving warranty-covered repairs from Apple

After reports surfaced last year of bent iPad Pro devices, it appears that the bending issue can not only damage the tablet’s logic board, but might not fall under the criteria for warranty-baed repairs at the Apple Store. The iPad Pro, which has an Apple-defined 300 to 400 micro range of deviation, could fail to […]

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2018 11-inch iPad Pro user apparently receives replacement unit for $49 via AppleCare+ plan after bending issue occurs

Following up on the 2018 iPad Pro “BendGate” scandal, it appears that Apple will take care of the bending issue for you, but for a $49 service fee under AppleCare+. In this case, a 2018 11-inch iPad Pro user named Zach stated that he was able to have his tablet fixed, even though he says […]

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Apple begins listing HomePod units in its the refurbished section of its U.S. online store

Apple on Tuesday added the HomePod to the refurbished products section of its United States online store, offering the smart speaker at a discount for the first time. The HomePod, which is available in both space gray and white colors, has been discounted to $299, a $50 discount off its regular $349 price tag. There […]

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Apple releases iPhone battery replacement pricing following 2018

Following the BatteryGate controversy of last year, Apple reduced official battery repairs to $29 each through 2018, down from $79. The company has now updated its web site with details of what will happen from January 1st, 2019. In short, the prices will be going back up, but will still be cheaper than they had […]