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iFixit releases VoltClip tool, offers a USB-powered electrical solution to help remove iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus battery adhesive

Ok, this is nifty. Repair outfit iFixit has begun selling a USB-powered accessory that can be used to remove the battery found inside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus handsets. These models use a type of adhesive that can be loosened with an electrical current. Apple’s official repair guide recommends using a 9V battery […]

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iPhone 16 Pro Max 45W charger offers improved charge speeds, but may not live up to all of Apple’s claims

The updated charger for Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max is nifty, but a series of tests have indicated that the 45W chargers for Apple’s new iPhone 16 models may not actually charge that quickly. ChargerLAB last week tested the iPhone 16 Pro Max with a variety of Apple and third-party chargers, and it found that […]

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Apple adds second-generation AirPods Pro earbuds to its refurbished online store

If you’re looking to save some money on Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro wireless earbuds, you’re going to like this. Apple on Saturday placed the refurbished second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case on its online store in the U.S. for $209, compared to $249 brand new. The company updated the AirPods Pro with a […]

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max battery replacement to retail for $119, marking a 20 percent increase for the service

It’s going to cost a bit more to replace the battery on the iPhone 16 models. Per Apple’s iPhone repair and service page, Apple Store locations can replace the battery inside an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max for $119 in the U.S., an increase from $99 for the iPhone 15 Pro and […]

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Apple introduces 25W MagSafe charger for iPhone 16 lineup

One of the best parts about updating to a new iPhone is the new accessories that sometimes ship with it, and Apple’s updated MagSafe charger for the iPhone 16 now allows for 25W as opposed to the 15W found in the iPhone 15 Qi2 charger. Qi2 itself functions as an open standard, meaning accessories makers […]