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Apple now allows users to book repairs via Apple Authorized Service Providers through support web site

It’s a quiet update, but it makes a difference. Apple recently updated its Support web site to include a feature that allows users to find and schedule repairs for iPhones, Macs, and iPads from Apple Authorized Service Providers. When troubleshooting a product, choosing “Bring in for Repair” after going through Apple’s support prompts now brings […]

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AppleCare Hardware iPhone photos Rumor

Leaked photo hints at $29 repair fee for iPhone 7 Plus screen damage with AppleCare+ plan

It apparently pays to have AppleCare+ on your upcoming iPhone 7 Plus handset. A leaked image shows the AppleCare+ screen replacement price for an iPhone 7 Plus being a mere $29 with prices for more extensive damage being listed alongside it.

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AppleCare Hardware Legal News

Apple involved in class action lawsuit alleging refurbished units were provided under AppleCare+

Well, this is kind of a mess. On Thursday, Apple was hit with yet another class action lawsuit, the suit alleging that the company has been replacing damaged devices under AppleCare+ with refurbished units. This isn’t the first suit of its kind in this regard and similar suits have been filed in the past. This […]

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Apple begins accepting preorders for fourth-gen Apple TV, will ship units later this week

You’ve been hankering for this one for a while. Apple has finally begun accepting preorders for its fourth-generation Apple TV. The new device is available with either 32 GB of storage for US$149 or 64 GB for US$199, and orders will begin shipping to customers later this week, with the earliest deliveries being set for […]

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Hardware MacBook MacBook Pro News

Apple quietly introduces Quality Program to deal with “Staingate”-affected MacBook, MacBook Pro notebooks

Well, this is decent news in spite of an unfortunate circumstance. Apple has issued an internal notice about an upcoming Quality Program that addresses an issue in which the anti-reflective coating on Retina Display-equipped MacBook and MacBook Pro notebooks has been peeling. According to various sources, these issues include the anti-reflective coating on displays wearing […]