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Verizon adds 5G Home and LTE plans to its FCC ACP offerings

Back in March, wireless carrier Verizon announced support for the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) with its Fios home internet. That made it free for those eligible. The company’s 5G Home and LTE plans are joining the ACP offering under the new Verizon Forward Program. The program supports the following individuals who qualify for the […]

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Simply Mac shutters its locations, some customers unable to retrieve devices that have been locked into stores

This really isn’t the right way to close down a business. Following Simply Mac’s June 9th announcement that it should be shuttering all 53 of its retail locations, customers have reported that their devices are still locked in certain stores. The Simply Mac chain was a major Apple-authorized retailer and service provider. With locations typically […]

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Rumor: Apple considering removing mask mandate for some U.S. Apple Store retail employees

Having lifted its requirement for customers to wear face coverings in some U.S. states, Apple is reportedly considering allowing its Apple Store retail staff to also go unmasked. Apple lifted its mask mandate for a number of in-store shopping locations in states such as Ohio, Georgia, and more. While it has yet to lift the […]

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Apple extends zero percent Apple Card financing offer for confused customers

Following some confusion as to a zero percent APR financing offer for some Apple Card customers, Apple has extended the terms of the financing after some customers incorrectly assumed they would receive the payment option with their purchase. Last week, Apple and banking partner Goldman Sachs sent out an email informing certain Apple Card customers […]

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Apple Store drops mask requirement for fully vaccinated customers, local ordinances still in effect

If you’re fully vaccinated, you don’t need to wear a mask while visiting an Apple Store location. The requirement for Apple Store staff to wear a mask is being dropped, following the recent decision to no longer require fully vaccinated customers to wear a face covering. The change was noted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, and a sign seen outside […]