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Apple Pay expands to banks, credit unions in Canada, Italy, Russia, Spain, and China

While Apple Pay expanded to Brazil this month, it’s also expanded to more banks and credit unions across the United States, Canada, Italy, Russia, Spain, and China. Here’s the full list as it stands. Canada: – Assiniboine Credit Union – Cambrian Credit Union Limited – Steinbach Credit Union – Vancity United States: – 5 Star […]

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Rumor: Samsung expected to begin production of OLED units for 2018 iPhones in May

Samsung has reportedly begun OLED panel production for two of this fall’s iPhone models, including a 5.8-inch “iPhone X 2” and a 6.5-inch “iPhone X Plus.” Early production should begin in May with Samsung doubling down in June per the Economic Daily News. The story also backed claims that Samsung would have to reactivate production […]

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Apple launches three year extended repair program for first-gen iPad Pro Smart Keyboard units

If your first-gen iPad Pro Smart Keyboard is acting up, Apple’s recently-launched three year extended repair program might be there to help. Users with a Smart Keyboard for first-gen 9.7- and 12.9-inch Pros can can get repairs or replacements for free, so long the accessory is suffering from one of several specific issues. These include […]

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Apple begins offering free repairs of 42 mm Apple Watch Series 2 units with swollen batteries, startup issues

If your Apple Watch Series 2 unit doesn’t power on or has a swollen battery, it looks like Apple may repair it free of charge as part of a new service policy. “Apple has determined that under certain conditions, some Apple Watch Series 2 devices may not power on or they may experience an expanded […]

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Apple Store locations bring in external contractors to help with backlog of iPhone battery replacement

Apple has struggled to keep up with the demand for iPhone battery replacements and it looks like the company has begun bringing in both AppleCare employees and external contractors to work in retail stores on iPhone battery replacements specifically. The deluge of repair requests follows Apple’s admitting to assorted battery-related iPhone slowdowns/unexpected and the reduction […]