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Apple expands Independent Repair Provider Program to firms in Europe and Canada

If you’re a techie in Europe or Canada, this will come in handy. Apple on Wednesday announced that it is expanding its Independent Repair Provider Program. The new contract allows businesses in Europe and Canada to sign up to offer customers iPhone repairs using genuine Apple components. Since the iPhone repair program launched last fall, […]

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Recent Apple documentation suggests that third-party eGPU hardware may not be supported under Apple Silicon hardware

Some Apple support documentation indicates that Apple might drop support for non-Apple GPUs in its transition to Apple Silicon processors. In a recent WWDC 2020 developer session focused on porting Metal apps to the new architecture, the company made it clear that Apple Silicon Macs will feature customer Apple GPUs. “Apple Silicon Mac contains an […]

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Apple lowers trade-in values for assorted iPhones, fueling speculation of iPhone 12 announcement around the corner

When iPhone trade-in values shift, something new may be on the horizon. Apple has suddenly cut the trade-in values of the following iPhone models, leading to speculation that the iPhone 12 could be announced in the coming weeks. The new values are as follows: iPhone XS Max: $450 (down $50) ‌iPhone XS‌: $370 (down $50) […]

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Apple patent hints at transparent glass keycaps to boost keyboard durability

A recently published Apple patent application, entitled “Transparent Keycaps,” hints at how the company might use transparent glass keycaps to improve the MacBook’s keyboard durability. The patent acknowledges the difficulties inherent in trying to design a keyboard that is both thin and durable: A pleasing exterior appearance of an electronic device is often difficult to […]

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Shipping estimates for 27-inch iMac slip into September, hinting at new hardware en route

If you’re eager to snag Apple’s current 27-inch 5K iMac with a mid to high-end stock configuration, you might have to wait a little while longer. Following rumors of a forthcoming update, Apple’s 27-inch iMac is seeing tight supply numbers as well as extended shipping estimates to the point where new buyers can now expect […]