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Despite Ceramic Shield upgrade, iPhone 16 Pro models remain vulnerable to certain drops

Despite the new model number and the second-generation Ceramic Shield material, Apple’s new iPhone may be just as vulnerable to certain kinds of drops and damage as its previous iterations. Device insurer Allstate Protection Plans on Tuesday published the results of its annual device drop. Throughout the study, Allstate tested the new iPhone 16 Pro […]

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Allstate Protection Plans releases dunk/drop test results for high-end Apple, Google, and Samsung smartphones

Since Allstate and other insurance companies tend to win up insuring (and footing the bill) for a number of devices, they’re now the ones shattering them to see which holds up to inevitable accidents the best. Device insurance provider Allstate Protection Plans on Monday shared the results of one of its annual device drop tests, […]

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New laser technique allows for iPhone OLED repairs

This is definitely going to come in handy. A new technique has emerged that allows OLED panels to be repaired using a laser. This is currently among the most common iPhone repairs and can help save time and money. Per YouTuber Strange Parts, the machine uses a laser to mend broken traces within the OLED […]

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“Plist FMIoff” services may be offering iCloud-unlocked devices on the grey market

Tech and repair guru Louis Rossman has pointed out the rise of several third-party/grey market services that specialize in reselling iCloud-unlocked iPhones to customers. This, in turn, has led to complaints of the secondhand market being flooded, which then creates its own set of problems. There’s a lot to it, including technical approaches, and a […]

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Apple begins two new Apple Store iPhone incentive programs, goes after broken devices, offers protective screen replacement

These could be two interesting moves on Apple’s part. Apple is gearing up to launch a pair of new retail initiatives centered around the iPhone: an upgraded iPhone trade-in program for iPhones with damaged screens, cameras, or buttons, and a new program that allows Apple Retail Stores to install screen protectors on iPhones. As of […]