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iPhone 12’s MagSafe system can attract ferrous sand, other particulates

As cool as Apple’s MagSafe system on the iPhone 12 is, it apparently also attracts more than magnets, as the combination of the speakers, optic images stabilizers in the cameras, and MagSafe itself, has been reported to attract assorted debris. A Reddit post from an iPhone user in Tahoe showed an interesting image of an […]

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Apple extends current AppleCare warranty for Apple TV devices from two years to three years

It’s hard to knock an extra year of warranty coverage. Apple on Tuesday emailed customers that had purchased a standard AppleCare warranty for their Apple TV devices to inform them their coverage had been extended from two years to three years. Customers who purchased ‌AppleCare‌ for the ‌Apple TV‌ will be now receiving a total […]

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Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 update, focuses on fix for MacBooks with “non-compliant” USB-C hubs

Apple on Thursday released macOS Big Sur 11.2.2, its latest update to its macOS Big Sur operating system. The update focuses on compatibility with 2019 or later MacBook Pro and 2020 or later MacBook Air models, and works to precent damage that could occur when using certain USB-C accessories, as detailed in the following release […]

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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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Apple support document cautions users against closing their MacBooks while using a camera cover

This sort of answers one of the questions of the modern age. Apple has released a new support document advising users not to close their MacBook’s lid while using a webcam cover, as this can potentially damage the screen. When you close your MacBook’s lid, the space between the screen and keyboard is small, and […]