Navigating Apple Support After Warranty Expiration Apple provides good service for their devices as long as you are still in warranty or have AppleCare. However, this becomes less so as your device becomes older. Their warranty only lasts for one year and AppleCare is closer to an insurance product than an extended warranty. This is particularly true if the product has been ruled "vintage" or "obsolete" by Apple, which impacts whether you can get your device repaired by Apple or get new (as opposed to used) parts for it. What is a "Vintage" Apple Product? Apple considers a product to [...]

Extend Your Battery's Lifespan with These Proven Strategies The battery life of your iPhone is one of its most essential features. No matter what you use your iPhone for, it becomes useless if the battery is dead. In the 21st century, we all feel anxiety when we see that charge indicator hit the 20% mark. Our phones will continue to have more features that make our lives easier but hurt battery life, so it is up to us to ensure we do everything we can to extend the time our charge lasts. These tips and tricks will help you extend [...]

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, [...]

Materials for Safe Cleaning: Materials for Safe Cleaning: Microfiber cloth Mild disinfectant (70% isopropyl alcohol, 75% ethyl alcohol wipe, or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes) Cotton swabs Soft brush Gentle plastic scraper or pick Masking tape Avoid These Items: Glass cleaner Household cleaner Rough fabrics Excess moisture or submersion Compressed air Cleaning Your iPhone's Exterior Screen and Casing: Gently wipe the screen and casing with a soft cloth and a mild cleaner like 70% isopropyl alcohol. Use your fingernail wrapped in the cloth to clean grooves and ridges. Change the cloth if it becomes dirty or too damp. Ports and Headphone Jack: [...]

Intro to Professional iPhone Screen Repair We understand that you might be skeptical about the possibility of repairing a broken iPhone screen, especially given the advanced technologies like OLED and TFT LCD displays, and the chemically strengthened aluminosilicate glass used in iPhones.  The manufacturers have you convinced that only they can do it, and carriers have sold you on insurance that is “necessary” because technology is a super expensive fix. However, rest assured that despite these advanced components, a broken iPhone screen can indeed be repaired, and your device can be restored to its original functionality without breaking the bank. [...]

Introduction The new iPhone 14 lineup has been launched, and it's time to explore its repairability. We'll focus on the regular iPhone 14 models, as that's where the most interesting changes occur. In this article, we'll discuss to what extent the iPhone 14 can be repaired and provide estimates on repair costs. If you're looking for information about the reparability of last years model, the iPhone 13, check that guide out here. Display Repairs The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus use displays similar to the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro Max, with the same notch cutout. The 14 Plus, however, [...]