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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 […]

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Apple now selling refurbished iPhone 6s, 6s Plus units through online store

You can now snag a refurbished iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus model from Apple. The company has begun offering the refurbished handsets via its online store. The units are available in a variety of colors and capacities. Prices for an entry-level 16GB iPhone 6s start at $449, while a 16GB iPhone 6s Plus can […]

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Hardware iPhone Lightning Rumor

Some users experiencing connectivity glitches with Lightning-based EarPods, Apple promises forthcoming fix

Well, this is sort of a mess. Apple is presently working on a fix for an issue that can cause the new Lightning EarPods designed for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus to stop working properly, the company said in a statement issued on Monday When using the EarPods, there’s an occasional bug that […]

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Apple officially terminates current-gen Thunderbolt Display, highlights third-party displays for time being

Well, Apple’s current-gem Thunderbolt Display if officially off the menu. In a statement, an Apple spokesperson explained that the Thunderbolt Display will be available from Apple’s Online Store and in retail locations while supplies last, but once stock has run out, it will not be replenished. Apple also noted that a variety of third-party options […]

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Rumor: Apple working on Echo competitor, may release Siri SDK to developer community

When in doubt, you can compete with Amazon by building your own device. And you can make Siri that much better by throwing the developer community at it. An anonymous source has stated that Apple is looking to build a device to compete with Amazon’s Echo as well as open up Siri to outside developers. […]