About Michael H

Mike is a tech expert with 15 years of experience in iOS and Android. Michael's extensive knowledge and experience have earned him a reputation as a thought leader in the repair community.

Diving into the Core of Apple’s WWDC 2023: Unleashing a New World of Tech Wonders

Does the world of tech set your pulse racing? Are you an unwavering supporter of all things Apple? If you answered yes to both, fasten your seatbelts because we're taking you on an exhilarating ride into Apple's grandest non-iPhone event of the year—WWDC 2023. WWDC: The Epicenter of Apple's Technological Innovation The World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) is a cornerstone event in Apple's annual calendar. It's a stage where Apple proudly unveils its latest software services and groundbreaking products. From the operating systems that form the lifeblood of the iPad and iPhone—MacOS and iOS—to the specialized systems for their smart [...]

By |2023-05-20T09:39:18-05:00May 20th, 2023|
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M1 vs M2 Processor: What are the Differences?

Introduction Apple has been making significant strides in replacing processors from third-party suppliers with their own chips. In 2020, the company released the M1 chip, which was praised for its efficient performance, excellent battery life, and its ability to power slim and quiet desktop computers. Later on, Apple introduced the M1 Pro, M1 Max, and M1 Ultra versions in late 2021, and this year, the company has continued to launch its M2 lineup, featuring in products such as Macbook Air, Macbook Pro, and Mac Mini. Which to Choose? As of now, Apple has two generations of processors in the market, [...]

By |2023-03-16T11:32:58-05:00January 14th, 2023|
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iPhone SE 2022 (3rd Generation) Review: A Refreshingly Simple Alternative

Unboxing and First Impressions In a world dominated by cutting-edge displays, facial recognition, 5G connectivity, and large screen sizes, the iPhone SE 2022 (3rd Generation) emerges as a refreshingly simple alternative. The familiar, albeit somewhat dated, design reintroduces the navigation device that made the iPhone famous – the home button. As someone who has used the iPhone 11 Pro Max for the past two years, I am eager to explore this blend of familiarity and novelty. Will the iPhone SE's smaller screen and fewer cameras be a source of frustration or will it prove to be a more practical choice [...]

By |2023-11-19T12:37:27-06:00October 25th, 2022|
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iPhone 14: A Super Smartphone? Or a Super Snorefest?

Well, Tim Cook mustered his warmest “Good morning” and greeted us in another flashy spectacle, masterfully paced to create excitement for the new products they were about to unveil. What we got was….some good but mostly boring updates for the iPhone. New cameras, new processors on SOME phones, goofy names and the death of the mini line. Big stuff out of the way first Literally the big stuff. Apple did away with the Mini lineup and brought back the plus line. Now we have the iPhone 14, and 14 Plus, alongside the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. The [...]

By |2023-06-28T14:04:31-05:00September 8th, 2022|
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Newest iOS 16 Preview & Review

Introduction It’s happened. Another summer, another announcement of Apple’s i(Phone)OS and iPadOS latest releases with shiny new features, powerful functionality, and a potential look at what may be coming in the fall with new devices. Apple announced these new versions and demoed some of the key features at their WWDC Keynote launch event in June 2022. You don't always need to update to the latest iOS, but here are some reasons why you should: Why It’s Important to Update Your iPhone Software Here we’ll go over some of the biggest features, and maybe the biggest letdown of all of this [...]

By |2023-06-24T16:12:00-05:00July 4th, 2022|
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Can you Repair the iPhone SE 2022 (3rd Gen): Everything to Know

Can the iPhone SE 2022 be repaired? It’s time once again to revisit the age old question that happens after every iPhone launch.. The iPhone SE 3, introduced in April of 2022 is an excellent phone held back by an old design, small battery and single camera. Today we will be specifically examining how easily repairable, interchangeable and replaceable certain components are on this device, and seeing how parts compare to the iPhone 8, and the SE 2(2020), with which it shares a common design. This is good for repairability, because if history repeats itself, it means that many parts [...]

By |2023-07-10T11:05:18-05:00May 15th, 2022|
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Founded in 2010 at the University of Minnesota. Gophermods is a Minnesota leading consumer electronics company with a specialization in the repair of premium smartphones and tablets. As of 2024, we have three retail locations across Minnesota. We service more than 50,000 devices per year with an emphasis in specializing in iPad Repair, iPhone Repair, MacBook Repair and other recent technology.

iPhone, iPod, iPad and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Gophermods is an independent service company and is in no way affiliated with Apple Inc.

Gophermods Locations

Gophermods Minneapolis

Address: 1624 New Brighton Blvd

Phone: (612)-354-2937

Email: [email protected]

Gophermods Eagan

Address: 3250 Denmark Ave

Phone: (651) 212-4802

Email: [email protected]

Gophermods Woodbury

Address: 10035 City Walk Drive

Phone: (612) 548-4674

Email: [email protected]

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