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Rumor: Apple looking to revamp Genius Bar process at retail locations

As useful as the Apple Store retail locations tend to be, there’s always a bit of a wait. This may change as Apple is said to be prepping major changes to the Genius Bar at its brick-and-mortar retail stores, in hopes of offering customers shorter wait times and quick overnight repairs according to a story […]

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Analyst: Full iPhone 4 recall could cost Apple $1.5 billion, affect operating income by 1%

Following up on the iPhone 4 antenna issue, one research investment firm has studied the numbers and determined that a recall of the iPhone 4 could cost Apple as much as US$1.5 billion. Toni Sacconaghi, an analyst for Bernstein Research, said in a note to clients on Tuesday that while a full product recall is […]

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Consumer Reports study recommends duct tape fix for iPhone 4 antenna issue

It ain’t pretty but it’s recommended by Consumer Reports and it might just be effective. Per CNN, a sliver of duct tape may be all that’s needed to fix the iPhone 4’s dropped calls issue which has stemmed from the handset’s new antenna design. The report follows a Consumer Reports study which highlights the issue […]