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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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First iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra drop test results posted

Because you just bought a very expensive new iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and/or a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and gravity is determined to ruin your day. Both the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models feature Apple’s Ceramic Shield from Gorilla Glass maker Corning along with a stainless steel frame. […]

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Allstate Protection Plan drop tests point towards iPhone 13 models being more durable than Samsung S22 units

The good news is that Apple’s iPhones definitely appear to be getting more durable, or at least more shatter-proof. The better news is that you now have some bragging rights over your friends who own the Samsung Galaxy S22. Per a series of drop tests conducted by Allstate Protection Plans, Samsung’s Galaxy S22 handsets appear […]

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JerryRigEverything iPhone 12 Pro durability test surfaces, puts handset through scratch, fire, and durability tests

As expected, the first videos testing the new iPhone’s durability have emerged. YouTuber JerryRigEverything has posted a video testing Apple’s Ceramic Shield protection on its iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro handsets against cracks and shatters. Apple has stated that the Ceramic Shield’s strength and durability release primarily to drops and shatters, not scratch resister. […]

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iPhone 12 repair costs discovered, are more expensive than iPhone 11 in some cases

As cool as the iPhone 12 may be, it could be more expensive to repair than the iPhone 11. While the screen repair costs are unchanged between the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 12 Pro, this will still run you $279 for an out-of-warranty repair. If you have AppleCare+ coverage, cost there is also […]