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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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Simply Mac chain to shut down, enter Chapter 7

After 16 years of business, Apple authorized retail and service provider Simply Mac has announced that it is shutting down as a result of pandemic-related financial difficulties. In a letter to staff members, Simply Mac CEO Rein Voigt said that it is shutting down its operations and terminating all employees effective immediately. Per the letter: […]

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Rumor: Apple reaches accord with Simply Mac, allows chain to perform official iPhone screen repairs

Even after Apple cracked down on gray market and some Apple Authorized Service Provider chains years ago, Simply Mac seems to have passed the test. After a period of time offered essentially unauthorized iPhone repairs from Apple’s viewpoint, it’s rumored that the two companies have now reached a deal. Apple is paying to fit the […]