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Apple’s FineWoven iPhone 15 case draws poor reviews, criticism

Sometimes Apple gets its product absolutely right and the unit stays in amazing shape for a long time. Other times it’s poorly manufactured and “winds up “browning like a rotten banana,” just five months after its release, according to the Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern. According to Stern’s latest tech newsletter, Apple’s $59 FineWoven cases […]

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Initial tests show Vision Pro front glass is highly susceptible to scratch-based damage

If you get your hands on an Apple Vision Pro headset, please be careful with it. The new device is now in the hands of streamers and testers, who have been exposing its expensive self to drop tests and intentional scratches. While the front glass of the wearable device has proven to be highly resistant […]

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Early drop tests indicate iPhone 15 Pro’s rounded titanium band may be less durable than the iPhone 14 Pro’s design

The new iPhones have begun to emerge, as have efforts to damage and/or destroy them to see just how durable the new hardware is. Flying to Australia, AppleTrack’s Sam Kohl submitted the first iPhone 15 drop tests via YouTube. Based on the video, it appears that Apple’s nifty new rounded titanium edges are not better […]

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New laser technique allows for iPhone OLED repairs

This is definitely going to come in handy. A new technique has emerged that allows OLED panels to be repaired using a laser. This is currently among the most common iPhone repairs and can help save time and money. Per YouTuber Strange Parts, the machine uses a laser to mend broken traces within the OLED […]

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Reports of easily scuffed/scratched finish on Midnight Blue M2 MacBook Air surface, raise concerns

If you’re considering a Midnight Blue M2 MacBook Air, you might want to buy a case for it. Although it’s only been a handful of days since customers received their Midnight Blue M2 MacBook Air notebooks, the finish on this model seems to be especially prone to scratches and scuffing. Apple has previously pointed out […]