Dec 09
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Dec 09
There are some advantages to taking your iPhone back to Apple for an official repair. For starters, you know that the parts they use will be genuine. This is versus third-party repair shops who might charge less, but the parts you get might not be the real deal, or they might claim it’s the real deal but would you be able to tell?
That’s something that Apple is hoping to solve because in a new iOS feature, Apple will be adding a “Parts and Service History” section in the Settings app. By going to these settings, you’ll be able to see a list of components that might have been swapped out and replaced during repair, and it will show if they are genuine or not.
For example, if a non-genuine part is used, it will list it as being “Unknown Part”, but keep in mind that this status could also apply to a part that was taken from another iPhone, or it is malfunctioning, which could be a sign that you might need to get it fixed. If it is a genuine component, it will say “Genuine Apple Part” and you can tap to see more details about it, including the date of service.
This could be a useful feature because it means that if a third-party repair shop claims to be using genuine parts, this tool will let you know if they are lying about it. It could also be used even if you send your phone in to Apple for repair and you just want to make sure. Apple is expected to launch its own self-service repair program soon where users will have access to certain components and manuals that they can use to repair their own devices.
New iOS Feature Lets You Know If Your iPhone’s Components Are Genuine
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Dec 09
As much as we would like our devices to work without a hitch throughout their lifecycle, that isn’t always the case and there could be various reasons why they might malfunction or breakdown. Apple offers customers its AppleCare+ warranty which basically extends the warranty on its devices after the initial 1-year is up.
However, customers had to decide whether or not they wanted to purchase the additional warranty within 60-days of buying their device. Now according to a report from MacRumors, it seems that Apple is extending that window to a year. Before you get too excited, there are some caveats to pay attention to.
For starters, your device still needs to be under the original one-year warranty, and secondly, it needs to pass inspection as to whether or not under normal circumstances, would this damage or problem be covered under AppleCare+ to begin with.
This means that if you buy an iPhone and decide to hold off on buying AppleCare+ because you don’t know if you’ll need it, don’t worry because you have an entire year to decide. Should your device’s display break or something goes wrong that might require you to pay service fees that aren’t covered by warranty, you can then opt to purchase AppleCare+, which in some cases could actually be cheaper.
As Apple hasn’t officially announced the program yet, it is unclear when it is expected to go live, but it could be good news for customers who might not necessarily want to pay for AppleCare+ immediately after buying their iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer.
Apple Giving Customers A 1-Year Window To Purchase AppleCare+
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Dec 09
Ever since Apple introduced the iPhone X, pretty much most of its iPhones moving forwards adopted the notched design. This design was born out of necessity since the iPhone X did away with the bezels on the phone, which meant that Apple had to find a way to store the front-facing sensors and cameras.
The notch design persists until today, although with the iPhone 13, Apple actually made it slightly smaller. However, if a report from The Elec is to be believed, Apple could do away with the notch in 2022 with the iPhone 14 models where the company will apparently be introducing a hole-punch design.
According to the report, it won’t be available for all users. Instead, it is expected to be only available for the iPhone 14 Pro models, meaning that it will only cover the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, and the regular iPhone 14 will not get it. The display is also rumored to be made by Samsung, which shouldn’t be surprising as Samsung is one of the biggest OLED suppliers in the world, plus they’ve also used it for their own phones.
It is unclear how this design will look and where Apple will place it, and more importantly how it will work with the TrueDepth sensor used for Face ID, so we’ll have to wait until 2022 to find out.
iPhone 14 Pro Models Will Feature A Hole Punch Display
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Dec 09
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Dec 09
Of all the Star Wars shows coming to Disney+, one remains the most mysterious. It’s set in a time period most fans don’t know and it’s not about a preexisting character, at least we think it isn’t. What we do now is that the show has its star: Amandla Stenberg.
Dec 09
AirPods Pro 2 Expected Q4 2022
Posted in: Today's ChiliIt has been a while since Apple’s AirPods Pro was launched. For those who have been looking forward to an update to the earbuds, you might be interested to learn that the second-gen AirPods Pro could be launching in the fourth quarter of 2022.
This is according to an investor’s note by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, in which the oft-accurate analyst believes that the AirPods Pro 2 could be launching towards the end of 2022. Given that Apple usually hosts an iPhone event in the later part of the year, it makes sense that Apple would announce the new and updated earbuds alongside the new iPhones.
As it stands, the current AirPods Pro is fine the way it is. It is simple enough where it comes with better audio quality compared to the regular AirPods and has noise-cancelling features. However, if the rumors are to be believed, the AirPods Pro 2 could actually be quite the substantial upgrade where it could come with health tracking features built into it.
It has also been rumored to come with a new chip that supposedly improves connectivity with devices. In any case, we have pretty much an entire year to wait for the new model, so until then it’s probably best to take this report with a grain of salt for now, but it might be worth holding out for the new model if there is no immediate need for you to get a new pair of earbuds.
AirPods Pro 2 Expected Q4 2022
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Dec 09
If the rumors are to be believed, Apple could be launching their first mixed reality headset in 2022. This is apparently the start of Apple’s plans to launch more virtual/augmented reality devices down the road, with the ultimate goal of possibly replacing the iPhone with AR glasses in the next decade or so.
That being said, while the first-gen model is expected to launch next year, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is now claiming that Apple is not wasting any time and that they are apparently already developing the second-gen headset that will be coming in 2024. This second-gen model is said to not only feature a lighter design, but will adopt a new battery system alongside a faster processor.
We suppose this shouldn’t really come as a surprise since first-gen models are usually aimed at early adopters, and that as time progresses, companies will refine their product to make it better, sleeker, more functional, and potentially cheaper. We’re not sure if the 2024 headset will be the rumored Apple glasses or if it will continue being a headset similar to VR headsets we’ve seen so far, so we’ll just have to wait and see.
The rumors have claimed that Apple’s headsets will not come cheap so it does seem a bit ambitious that the company is already looking at a second model when it is unclear how the first-gen model will perform.
Apple Already Working On Second-Gen AR Headset For 2024
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Dec 09
Twitter has filters and systems in place that can detect when tweets and media uploaded to its platform might not necessarily be appropriate for the public to see. They then put warning labels on these tweets so users roughly know what they might be able to expect should they choose to actually view the tweet.
However, the company has since announced that they will be testing out a new system that will give users more control over these warning labels, where they’ll be able to place warning labels on their own tweets and media uploads. This doesn’t mean that Twitter won’t do anything themselves, but rather users can pre-empt Twitter’s own warning system out of prudence.
People use Twitter to discuss what’s happening in the world, which sometimes means sharing unsettling or sensitive content. We’re testing an option for some of you to add one-time warnings to photos and videos you Tweet out, to help those who might want the warning. pic.twitter.com/LCUA5QCoOV
— Twitter Safety (@TwitterSafety) December 7, 2021
This is actually quite a useful feature to have and could be a good way for users to better manage their tweets, especially if they have public accounts and might be worried that what they post could be seen by people who might not have otherwise wanted to see it. As this is a test, not all users will be able to take advantage of this feature, but presumably if testing goes well and the feedback is good, Twitter should eventually roll it out for more users in the future.
Twitter Testing Allowing Users To Add Warning Labels To Their Own Tweets
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Dec 09
Fauci Says It’s A Matter Of ‘When’ Being Fully Vaccinated Will Mean Having A Booster
Posted in: Today's ChiliHealth officials are racing to understand the threat of the omicron strain, the coronavirus variant that has spread to dozens of nations around the globe.
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