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Rumor: Apple Vision Pro headset will require an appointment and custom fitting, and initially only be available in select Apple Store locations

Suppose you’re looking to snag an Apple Vision Pro headset upon its release. In that case, you’ll need to make an appointment and it’ll initially only be available through a limited number of Apple Stores. The purpose of this is to ensure a correct fit for customers and to work around any prescription glasses they […]

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All 270 U.S. Apple Store locations reported as “open” as of March 1st, 2021, pandemic safety measures remain in place

All 270 U.S. Apple Store locations have now reopened in one capacity or another since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. Apple closed every Apple Store outside of Greater China on March 13, 2020 and has been opening and closing them since. The locations have reopened as of March 1, and the […]

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Apple adds Wallet feature to Apple Support app, allows for faster Genius Bar check-ins

If your Apple product just went sideways and you need to schedule a repair, this should come in handy. Apple on Wednesday released an updated version of its Apple Support app for iOS and iPadOS. Version 4.1 adds a new feature wherein you can make a Genius Bar appointment with the Wallet app for faster […]

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Barclays cites longer wait times for iPhone battery replacements

If you’re looking to snag a battery for an older iPhone with a degraded battery, you may face a longer time than ever per new data shared by Barclays. Average wait times for a new battery have jumped up to 2.7 to 4.5 weeks based on a series of Apple Store checks conducted by Barclays […]

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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 […]