There’s now an exact value as to how much replacing a lost AirPod will be. And that’s $69. Apple’s AirPods, which recently went on sale for $159, are completely wireless. As such, the risk of losing one grows. With that in mind, Apple has stated that it’s $69 to replace a lost AirPod earphone, whether […]
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The good news is that the long-awaited AirPods will begin selling next week. The bad news is that there’s currently about a two to four week delay to get them. Apple announced that the wireless headphones will be available for purchase at Apple Stores, authorized resellers, and select carriers next week, providing customers who did […]
There may be a specific reason for the delay of the AirPods wireless earphones. The AirPods, which were slated to launch in December and delayed with Apple stating it needed “a little more time”, were left without a specific reason for the delay. A source close to the story has told the Wall Street Journal […]
The Bluetooth protocol is about to get a nifty upgrade. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group today announced that the Bluetooth 5 standard has been officially adopted, which means manufacturers are now able to build it into their devices. Compared to existing Bluetooth 4.2 protocol, Bluetooth 5 offers four times the range, two times the speed, […]
It’s a quiet update, but it makes a difference. Apple recently updated its Support web site to include a feature that allows users to find and schedule repairs for iPhones, Macs, and iPads from Apple Authorized Service Providers. When troubleshooting a product, choosing “Bring in for Repair” after going through Apple’s support prompts now brings […]