Apple to Allow Used Parts for Repairs, Starting With Select iPhones

Apple today announced that customers and independent repair shops will be able to utilize used Apple parts in repairs, starting with select iPhone models later this year. Beginning this fall, Apple says calibration for both new and used genuine Apple parts will happen on device after the part is installed. To deter stolen iPhones from […]

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Samsung Care+ plans to get costlier but bring unlimited battery repairs

Samsung is bringing unlimited battery repairs to Samsung Care+, its premium after-sales service plans. However, the Samsung Care+ and Samsung Care+ with Theft and Loss plans are getting pricier by $2 per month (via Reddit) in the USA with this change. This change is happening from May 2024. Samsung Care+ is getting unlimited battery repairs […]

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Samsung Care+ will include unlimited battery repairs from May

Samsung’s Care+ protection plans in the US will come with unlimited battery repairs starting in May. This will be bundled into the benefits of both Care+ and Care+ with Theft and Loss tiers. There are, however, two caveats to keep in mind. First, this will make both plans $2 more expensive per month. Second, and […]

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Apple Vision Pro Repairs Cost Up to $2,400 Without AppleCare+

The Vision Pro features an aluminum frame that houses a single piece of laminated glass for the front of the device, and as we’ve learned from the iPhone, glass is quite breakable. If the Vision Pro’s glass cracks or the device is damaged in some other way, you could be facing an expensive repair without […]

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Apple Stores Begin Same-Unit iPhone 15 Repairs as Parts Now Available

For a brief period following the release of new iPhone models, Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers must replace the entire device if a customer requires a repair, as individual parts are not immediately available. Starting this week, parts are available for all four iPhone 15 models, allowing Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service […]

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EU moves to ban misleading battery life ads, mandate third party repairs

The European Parliament drafted new legislation with the goal of offering better product labeling in the EU and limiting misleading product characteristics, environmental claims and repairability restrictions. The directive will target the use of unsubstantiated environmental claims on packing and ads such as “climate neutral” and “environmentally friendly” by manufacturers if these are not backed […]

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Apple Stores Begin Same-Device Repairs for All iPhone 14 Models

Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers around the world are now able to complete same-unit repairs for all four iPhone 14 models, instead of having to replace the entire device, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors. Image Credit: iFixit The change came into effect last week, with Apple Stores and Apple Authorized […]

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iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Feature Removable Back Glass for Easier Repairs

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models are equipped with a removable back glass panel for easier repairs, according to TechCrunch and CNET. This makes these iPhone models the first that can be easily opened from the back side of the device since the iPhone 4S. To replace the back glass on iPhone 12 and […]

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Apple Watch Ultra Repairs Cost $499 Without AppleCare+

Apple Watch Ultra repairs cost $499 without an AppleCare+ plan in the United States, according to Apple’s website. This fee applies to an Apple Watch Ultra with damage to the titanium case, display, buttons, sensors, or other components. Apple can also replace the battery in an Apple Watch Ultra for a $99 fee, regardless of […]

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Samsung is doing $50 screen repairs for a limited time in the US

Owners of Samsung Galaxy smartphones within the US’ 50 states and Washington D.C. may be eligible to get a cracked display fixed for a discounted fee of $50. This discounted rate is in effect from now through June 27 but there are certainly some limitations to keep in mind. Source: Samsung US First of all, […]

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NASA Rolls Back Its SLS Rocket for Repairs

NASA engineers hope to have their massive moon-bound Space Launch System ready for liftoff in a couple of months, but so far they’ve encountered some bumps in the road. On March 17, NASA rolled the world’s most powerful rocket out onto the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida to ready it for the Artemis […]

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NASA Will Roll Back Its SLS Rocket for Repairs

NASA engineers hope to have their massive moon-bound Space Launch System ready for liftoff in a couple of months, but so far they’ve encountered some bumps in the road. On March 17, NASA rolled the world’s most powerful rocket out onto the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center in Florida to ready it for the Artemis […]

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Google Announces DIY Repairs for Pixel Smartphones in Partnership With iFixit

Google today announced it is partnering with iFixit to make do-it-yourself repairs available for Pixel smartphones in select regions. Starting later this year, genuine Pixel parts will be available for purchase on iFixit’s website for the Pixel 2 through Pixel 6 Pro, as well as future Pixel models, in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, […]

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Apple Now Offering Face ID Repairs for iPhone X Without Replacing the Entire Device

Apple has expanded its program that allows customers to get their Face ID system repaired without replacing the entire device to the iPhone X, according to a memo seen by MacRumors. The ‌iPhone‌ X was initially excluded from the list for this program. Apple launched the program last month, giving Apple Stores and authorized repair […]

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Apple Will Soon Offer Face ID Repairs Without Replacing the Entire iPhone

Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers will soon be able to repair Face ID on the iPhone XS and newer without having to replace the whole device, according to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors from a reliable source. Apple said authorized technicians will soon have access to a new TrueDepth Camera service part […]

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Apple will now give price estimates for repairs in certain countries

With the latest update to the Apple Support app, Apple adds “relevant support options” for customers to describe an issue with their iPhone or iPad. The app opens up with a “Tell us what’s happening” where you can briefly type what’s wrong with your device and get relevant support options. Based on your description of […]

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