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Apple publishes support document describing 2018 iPad Pro manufacturing process, cites 400 micron tolerance for bends

Apple has taken another step in its efforts to derail the 2018 iPad Pro “BendGate” story, publishing a support document detailing the new iPad Pro’s enclosure manufacturing process, in an attempt to assure customers that the new device is durable and strong. The document, published late on Friday, describes the manufacturing process used to fabricate […]

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Apple’s $29 battery replacement program to end on December 31st

Once again, Apple’s iPhone battery replacement program is slated to end on December 31st. Following the revelation that older iPhone batteries had been throttled, Apple created a battery replacement program for customers. The program allowed customers a battery replacement on iPhone 6 or later models, thereby lowering the consumer cost to $29 for a qualifying […]

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2018 11-inch iPad Pro user apparently receives replacement unit for $49 via AppleCare+ plan after bending issue occurs

Following up on the 2018 iPad Pro “BendGate” scandal, it appears that Apple will take care of the bending issue for you, but for a $49 service fee under AppleCare+. In this case, a 2018 11-inch iPad Pro user named Zach stated that he was able to have his tablet fixed, even though he says […]

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Apple posts refurbished sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPads at 15% off

It is, of course, both prudent and awesome to save money on refurbished Apple stuff. As such, Apple has begun selling refurbished sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPad at a 15 percent discount. These were the iPads released in March 2018 and have gotten nothing short of great reviews.

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Apple launches 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Solid-State Drive Service Program to address potential issues in 2017 model MacBook Pro SSDs

If you have an Apple 13-inch non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro from 2017, this is important. Apple has launched a 13-inch MacBook Pro (non Touch Bar) Solid-State Drive Service Program. The program allows customers to get free SSD replacements on “a limited number” of devices affected with a data loss issue with those devices. It’s specifically […]