Apple is apparently cracking down on repairing iPhones that have been reported as stolen. Via an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers will now be alerted if an iPhone has been reported as missing in the GSMA Device Registry when a customer brings in the device to be serviced. The technician […]
A set of leaked schematics of Apple’s upcoming iPhone 14 Pro shows a rear camera house with five percent larger dimensions. This according to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, could serve to accommodate a new 48 megapixel camera. Where the iPhone 13 Pro’s camera protrusion measures 3.6 mm, it appears Apple is increasing the camera’s width […]
Verizon on Monday announced that it will begin launching its 5G Ultra Wideband network to additional U.S. cities this year. The wireless carrier has reached an agreement with satellite providers to gain early access to the C-band spectrum. The carrier purchased the spectrum through an FCC auction in 2021. While it was originally planned for […]
A bipartisan piece of legislation may be in the works that would make the right to repair a nationwidefederal mandate. For year, Apple has done what it could to prevent users and independent repair shops from fixing iPhones. The tech giant has incorporated special screws, difficult-to-replace adhesive, and even software lockouts to keep a grip […]
Natural disasters are never good for the global supply chain. Over in Japan, a 7.4 magnitude tremor shut down a good portion of the nation’s manufacturing on Thursday. Included in these closures is Murata, which produces ceramic capacitors for Apple. The earthquake claimed four lives and caused 97 injuries. Company Murata, which is located in […]