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Recently located documents show Apple places pressure on recyclers to shred MacBooks, iPhones

A recent discovery from Apple’s Environmental Responsibility Report revealed that Apple, which recently stated that one of its goals was to make its iPhones and computers out of recycled materials, has ordered recyclers to shred iPhones and MacBooks upon receiving them. This stands in contrast to an environmentally friendly action that could be undertaken, which […]

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Apple drops from first to fifth place in Laptop Mag’s annual survey

In as much as you may love your Apple notebook, Apple’s wares seem to be on the decline according to Laptop Mag. The publication, which has awarded Apple the top spot in its annual survey since 2010, placed Apple’s notebooks at fifth place alongside Acer but behind Lenovo, Asus, Dell and HP. The magazine had […]

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Apple patent application hints at waterproof next-gen AirPods case capable of charging assorted devices

Sometimes it’s the patent applications that offer the most insight. A recently published patent application from Apple highlights the notion of a future AirPods case that could also serve as a wireless charging dock for the iPhone and Apple Watch. The patent application depicts the AirPods charging case doubling as a charger for a variety […]

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Rumor: All three 2017 iPhone models to feature Lightning port with USB-C fast charging

It’s thought that all three upcoming iPhones will both retain the Lightning connectors but add USB-C Power Delivery for faster charging. The rumors currently state that Apple will release an all-new OLED model with a larger L-shaped battery and updated 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo offered the following […]

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Apple extends MacBook/MacBook Pro Retina anti-reflective coating repair program

For users who snagged a 12-inch MacBook or MacBook Pro with Retina display notebook and noticed the anti-relective coating wearing off or delaminating, there’s help on the way. Apple will replace Retina displays on eligible models purchased as far back as June 2012 until October 16, 2017, or within three years of the original date […]