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Apple shuts down Repair Extension Program for 2011 MacBook Pro notebooks with GPU-based issues

The bad news: Apple is no longer offering extended support for its 2011 MacBook Pro notebooks via its Repair Extension Program for Video Issues. A group of updated support documents point out that Apple is still covering 15-inch Retina models of the Pro from 2012 and 2013, as long as they were bought less than […]

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Apple adds additional MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac mini models to obsolescence list

A number of additional MacBook Pro notebooks, MacBook Air notebooks and Mac mini desktops will be added to Apple’s list of vintage and obsolete products starting next month, which means the products will lose official Apple repair support through the company’s retail stores and authorized resellers. Starting on December 31st, Apple will add the following […]

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Apple officially terminates current-gen Thunderbolt Display, highlights third-party displays for time being

Well, Apple’s current-gem Thunderbolt Display if officially off the menu. In a statement, an Apple spokesperson explained that the Thunderbolt Display will be available from Apple’s Online Store and in retail locations while supplies last, but once stock has run out, it will not be replenished. Apple also noted that a variety of third-party options […]

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Rumor: Apple quietly launches Mac Pro Repair Extension Program for certain Mac Pro models

If you have a 2013 or later Mac Pro, it looks like Apple will be launching a Mac Pro Repair Extension Program to address complaints of video related issues with select models of the desktop. Apple recently sent out a notice to its authorized service providers detailing the new program and those eligible for repairs […]

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Ford announces CarPlay for 2017 models with Sync 3 feature, offers Eyes Free for older models

CarPlay will be coming to all 2017 Ford models equipped with the Sync 3 system. Ford has stated that the 2017 Escape, which goes on sale early this year, will be the first to receive CarPlay as well as support Android Auto. Ford says that CarPlay will also be available as an upgrade to 2016 […]