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Apple today published a lengthy whitepaper that highlights the company’s approach to device repairability and longevity. In the document, Apple revealed that iPhones will better support third-party displays and batteries later in 2024. First, Apple said True Tone will work with third-party iPhone displays later this year:True Tone requires precise calibration to function properly, and…
Apple recently created a new section of its online store showcasing accessories with “Colors That Pop,” and this week Nimble and Belkin have launched new products as part of this colorful lineup. You can find this section by visiting Apple’s accessories page and scrolling down a bit. Starting with Nimble, there’s a new USB-C charging…
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Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 software update is packed with features for supported iPhones, but it also promises to make your AirPods Pro experience better with a handful of sophisticated new capabilities that draw from machine learning improvements and AI enhancements. The following five AirPods Pro features are expected to arrive later this year, when iOS…
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Discounts on Apple’s AirTag have expanded to include the 1 Pack this week, and also still cover a sale on the 4 Pack of the Bluetooth trackers at Amazon. We’re also seeing a record low discount on an AirTag alternative from Eufy, as well as savings on Apple Pencil 2 and Apple Pencil Pro. AirTag…
Apple today announced that it now offers a diagnostics tool for self-service iPhone, Mac, and Studio Display repairs in Europe. This software lets customers complete the System Configuration process following self-service repairs by placing the device into Diagnostics Mode and following the on-screen prompts, without needing to contact Apple. Apple says the diagnostics tool is…
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New figures for US consumer and business spending on computers in the first calendar quarter of 2024 show Apple’s iPad leading tablet sales, and the Mac coming close to the top for growth in PCs shipped.Apple’s new iPad ProThe new figures are from Canalys, which has previously reported a bleak first quarter for Apple in…
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Confirming the fairly obvious, analysis of major iOS game launches including “Death Stranding” and “Assassin’s Creed Mirage” has revealed that pricing games at console levels simply doesn’t work in the App Store.Death Stranding, a AAA game ported to iOSGaming is a big earner for Apple’s App Store. Apple’s Q1 revenue for the App Store hitting…
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After several years of availability in the United States, Apple’s Self Service Repair program for Mac and iPhone is expanding to a total of 32 European countries — and Canada will be added in 2025.An Apple repair toolkitIn a very short press release on Wednesday morning, Apple announced the expansion of its Self Service Repair…
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After doing some studies on Apple Music and Apple News, CIRP is out with a new report on smartphone sales in the US. For the last year, the study found that Samsung moved more smartphones than Apple, but the latter sold a much higher percentage of high-end devices. more… Go to Source Author: Michael Potuck
I bought the original Apple Watch back in 2015, not expecting to keep it, but of course was wrong. Nine years later, I was still wearing one – though I had managed to limit myself to just two upgrades over the years. Fast-forward another couple of months, however, and that has changed – all thanks…
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Alongside expanding its latest changes to the Self Service Repair program to Europe, Apple today has shared a new whitepaper, “Longevity, by Design.” The paper focuses on Apple’s approach to longevity, its principles on repairability, and “the truth about parts pairing.” more… Go to Source Author: Chance Miller
Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair is now available in 32 European countries, the company announced today. It follows the US launch back in December of last year, as the iPhone maker continues its U-turn on DIY repairs … more… Go to Source Author: Ben Lovejoy
Your mid-week deals have landed starting with up to $350 in savings on 14- and 16-inch M3 Pro MacBook Pros, not to mention $400 off a wild M3 Pro Max model. From there, we are once again tracking one of the best prices ever on the elevated 512GB Mac mini as well as the return…
iPad rules as Mac gains ground: A new iPad and Mac sales report shows tablet dominance and improving Mac sales in Q1 2024. (via Cult of Mac – Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos) Go to Source Author: David Snow
Amazon officially announced Prime Day 2024 will run July 16-17 and Amazon’s own devices are expected to be heavily discounted. But there are plenty of Apple deals going on now ahead of the big shopping event, delivering savings of up to $650 off.Amazon Prime Day 2024 runs July 16-17.You can gear up for Prime Day…
Read More “Amazon Prime Day starts July 16, but you can grab Apple deals for as low as $24 today” »