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Apple Watch, iPhone 14 users complain about unnecessary calls to emergency services during skiing, other sports activities

As nifty as they may be, a number of Apple Watch units have apparently been making calls to emergency services claiming the user’s life is in danger. According to an excellent New York Times article, the smartwatch has been dialing 911. In the case of Eric Betts, an emergency dispatcher, a person called in that […]

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Apple boosts fees for battery replacements, other repairs with iPhone 14 models

Well, this is a bit of a kick to the head. Apple has increased its battery replacement fee for all four iPhone 14 models. The company can replace the battery inside an iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, or iPhone 14 Pro Max for $99 in the U.S., which is up from $69 […]

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Apple Park Visitor Center offers contactless pay via an iOS device

This is pretty nifty. As noticed and sent along by PowerPage head honcho Jason O’Grady, the Apple Park Visitor Center is one of the only Apple retail stories in the U.S. to support contactless pay straight from an iOS device. The video is nifty, and it foretells a pretty spiffy shopping experience should the technology […]

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Apple expands repair program to allow Face ID repairs without having to replace an entire iPhone X handset

Apple has expanded its repair program, now allowing customers to have their Face ID system repaired without replacing an entire iPhone X handset. The ‌iPhone‌ X was initially excluded from the list for this program. Apple initiated the program in March, allowing Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Repair Centers access to parts for the TrueDepth […]

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Apple currently offering free two-hour delivery for qualifying customers until December 25th

From now until December 24th at 4PM local time, customers living in a metro region where courier delivery is available can receive their iPad, iPhone, and some Mac orders delivered with their homes in two hours for free. Apple has stated that customers need to live in a participating metro, which Apple has stated includes […]