Apple Care

‘Crackgate Is Real’: Apple Vision Pro Users Report Cracks Appearing Out of Nowhere

Apple hasn’t addressed the cracks in its pricey new headsets. Some users report getting it fixed for free, while others are being told to pay out of pocket.

Surprise! Apple Says It Supports National Right to Repair Now

The right-to-repair movement's biggest villain said it would prefer federal repair rules over a patchwork of "confusing" state laws.

Apple Watch Ultra Repairs Will Probably Cost More Than Buying a New Series 8

The beefy wearable is one of those times when AppleCare is a no-brainer.

Your iPhone and iPad Could Be Your Next Subscription

Apple may be working on a service plan for users to lease the company's hardware.

Apple Hit With Lawsuit Claiming the Apple Watch Is Unsafe

The complaint purports the Apple Watch can cause injury when a bloated battery damages the screen.

If You’ve Bought a Refurbished Device From Apple, They Might Owe You Some Money

The company agreed to settle a class-action suit over providing refurbed parts instead of new ones.

Apple Gearing Up for Multiple Events This Fall for iPhone, Mac, and More

So far it seems like we'll be getting as many as three separate events in September, October, and November

Apple: RIP HomePod. Long Live the HomePod Mini

Apple is reportedly discontinuing its original HomePod smart speaker as the company pivots focus to the HomePod mini, its smaller and more affordable baby brother. TechCrunch reported confirmation from Apple on Friday that it’s shelving the HomePod just a few short years after its initial launch. Reviews weren’t kind when Apple’s voice-controlled smart speaker first…

Apple Had a Better Holiday Than Literally Anyone Else

We’re well into the second decade of iPhone sales, and with the covid-19 pandemic devastating economies worldwide, some wondered: Would 2020 be the year that Apple’s runaway revenue train finally slowed down? The answer is decidedly: lol no. The company reported its holiday quarter earnings today, and it turns out that an absolute shit-ton of…

Rejoice! The New MacBook Air Is Repair-Friendly… Kinda

If you’ve ever listened to an Apple hater rant about why Macs suck, chances are you’ve heard those “You can’t repair or upgrade it yourself!” arguments. But with the new MacBook Air and Mac mini, Apple seems like it’s ready to toss Mac diehards a small, but welcome bone. iFixit’s teardown of the 2018 Air…

Reports: Newest MacBook Pro Bricked If Not Repaired by Apple

New reports from Motherboard and MacRumors suggest that Apple’s 2018 MacBook Pro, as well as the iMac Pro, can be bricked if the repairs are not performed by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Both publications acquired documents distributed to Authorized Service Providers detailing the need to use diagnostic software, known as the AST…

Is AppleCare Still Worth It for the iPhone?

Following Apple’s big product announcement yesterday, the smaller, not-so-fun details are gradually coming out. Apple’s Upgrade Program is changing its prices and in a rare move, AppleCare+ will be getting more expensive when applied to the already pricey iPhone X. So, now we must ask ourselves: Is that extra coverage worth the increased cost? https://gizmodo.com/how-much-will-the-expensive-ass-iphone-x-cost-on-apples-1804641200…

The Cheapest Way to Buy the New MacBook Pro

If you’re in the market for a new laptop, there’s a good chance you’re already considering the new MacBook Pro. It looks fantastic with that curious Touch Bar right above the keyboard, and the machine’s specs are finally (almost) up-to-date. The new MacBook Pro is also even more expensive than its predecessor. But lucky for…

I Already Shattered My iPhone 7 Screen

I should have seen it coming, and I did, in slow motion, as my phone landed face flat on the pavement with a soft crunch.

Is the New AppleCare Worth it?

In the midst of iPhone 7 excitement yesterday (Two cameras! Ugly headphones! COURAGE!) Apple also made some much quieter changes to its AppleCare+ program. As of yesterday, enrolling in AppleCare+ means you can get a broken iPhone screen repaired for $29. But is it worth the money? There are, of course, a few catches. The…

Apple Is Getting Sued Over AppleCare+

Oops. Looks like Apple is facing another class action lawsuit. The suit revolves around a clause in the AppleCare contract that says that replacement device you receive when you break your device will be “equivalent to new in performance and reliability.” The case rests on what the definition of “equivalent to new in performance and…

AppleCare Now Covers Worn-Out Batteries

Built-in batteries mean a built-in expiry date for gadgets: lithium-ion batteries slowly lose their ability to hold charge over time, eventually dying an ignominious death, and rendering your expensive gizmo useless — unless, that is, you’ve got AppleCare. In a small change to the policy for AppleCare for Mac spotted by MacRumors, Apple will now…

AppleCare repair and replacement costs are out: Under Apple’s protection plan, new screen comes in at $109 for the iPhone 6, $129 for the 6 Plus; out-of-warranty battery replacement is $79; and broken phone replacement runs $299 for the 6, $329 for the 6 Plus. [AppleCare via iMore]

Good news for globetrotting Apple users: AppleCare+ now covers service in other countries. Seems the plan, which used to apply only to the country of purchase, now lets you get the coverage offered wherever you are. [TechCrunch]

AppleCare+ damage coverage for iPhones just got a bit more expensive: each incident now costs $80, a $30 increase, while an additional two years of coverage is still $100. Apple has also added iPod Touch and Classic coverage packages for $60. [AppleCare+ via TechCrunch]