Apple repair programs

Dec 4 2021

Apple repair programs every iPhone, Mac, iPad, and AirPods user needs to know about

Got an Apple device — iPhone, iPad, AirPods, a Mac, or maybe even a charger — that s misbehaving or stopped working? Before you buy a new one or pay for a repair, it might be worth checking to see if the device is covered by one of Apple s service programs. Currently, Apple has special service programs in place to cover issues resulting from manufacturing issues. Apple has determined that some iPhone or iPhone Pro handsets manufactured between October and April suffer from a manufacturing issue that means that there s no sound emitted from the receiver when you make or receive call. Has the display of your iPhone stopped responding? Apple has identified that devices manufactured between November and May may have an issue related to the display module. Do your AirPods Pro crackle when in use? Apple has identified this as a problem affecting some earbuds and has kicked off a replacement program for affected devices. If the screen on your iPad Air rd generation has gone blank with perhaps a brief flicker or flash that may appear before the screen goes blank and was manufactured between March and October , these are eligible for a free of charge fix. Some Smart Battery Cases made […]

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iPhone as hotspot

Dec 4 2021

Use iPhone as hotspot: for PC, for Mac, for iPad, Wifi

You can establish a network connection using the cellular network of your mobile device by creating a hotspot. This allows you to access the internet by wirelessly connecting your phone to your PC or tablet or by connecting them with a USB cable. This article will teach you how to use your iPhone s personal hotspot as a modem. The following methods will work for Mac, PC, iPad and Android devices.  Before beginning, please note that tethering options are available to iPhones running iOS . or higher. Make sure that your data plan allows internet sharing. Some mobile operators do not support tethering options, and those who do may charge data tethering as an added extra on your monthly data plan. To create your mobile hotspot, you must also be in an area with good cellular coverage G, G or LTE.  Connect your iPhone to your PC via USB cable. The iPhone will be recognized as a standard network connection and will automatically establish the connection on Windows computers. To use your iPhone as a Bluetooth modem, simply activate the Bluetooth option on your computer and on your iPhone. You can do this by going to Settings > General > Bluetooth and toggling […]

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iphone 12 switch to iphone 13

Dec 4 2021

5 things I learned by switching from the iPhone 12 mini to the iPhone 13 Pro Max

Over the years, I’ve used iPhones of all sizes. My first smartphone was the original .-inch iPhone, and I’ve carried every size screen at some point—the -inch iPhone s, the .-inch iPhone s, the .-inch iPhone Plus, the .-inch iPhone X, the .-inch iPhone , and most recently, the .-inch iPhone mini. So when the iPhone launched, I naturally ordered the one missing from that list: the .-inch iPhone Pro Max. That’s a full . inches bigger than the iPhone mini that I’ve been using for the past months, so it definitely took some getting used to. But along with the size and the weight—both not insignificant hurdles to overcome—I’ve learned some surprising things about the differences between Apple’s smallest and biggest iPhones. This one might seem obvious, but until the iPhone Pro Max, I had never used an iPhone that consistently lasted all day. With the iPhone mini, I regularly kept a charger nearby just to ensure that I didn’t run out of juice. That’s not even the slightest concern with the iPhone Pro Max. Between the bigger battery, A power handling advancements, and the adaptive refresh display, the iPhone Pro Max is a battery beast, easily getting through a day […]

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Sabrent XTRM-Q 16TB on imac mac

Dec 4 2021

Sabrent XTRM-Q 16TB external SSD review: A sexy-sounding misfire on the Mac

Sabrent’s XTRM-Q TB is vast, and very fast under some circumstances when used in RAID , but it’s extremely pricey and relies on your OS for RAID. Mac performance dropped quickly during long test sessions. At first blush, I was ready to love Sabrent’s XTRM-Q TB SB-DXMQ-X–$, price tag or no. How can you argue with having TB of storage at the end of your Thunderbolt cable? Especially with Apple’s consistent habit of gouging you for internal storage upgrades. Alas, consternation proved more the result of my hands-on than affection. The drive relies on your operating system for RAID functionality, doesn’t power up automatically, and performance on an M iMac was hit then miss. The XTRM-Q TB is a charcoal gray, aluminum, dual-NVMeM. enclosure featuring two Sabrent TB, -layer QLC drives with Phison E controllers. It measures approximately .-inches long, .-inches wide, by .-inches thick. The enclosure is handsome, wrapped in a removable silicone sleeve for protection, and features a Type-C Thunderbolt port, a power jack, and an onoff button. Thunderbolt delivers a fair amount of power across the bus, easily enough for a single NVMe SSD, and I would’ve thought for two. Apparently not, hence the power jack and external . amp supply. […]

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Dec 4 2021

How to Make Your iPhone Battery Last Longer

Techlicious editors independently review products. To help support our mission, we may earn affiliate commissions from links contained on this page. The most common battery drainers are the features that make iPhones so great: GPS that lets you navigate home, fast data connections that let you stream Netflix on the go, and apps that work in the background to alert you to just about everything. That s why our tips for saving your iPhone’s battery power focus not on turning off these essential features, but on using them more efficiently. Here are ways to make your iPhone battery last longer. In iOS , head to Settings > Battery and scroll down to see a list of which apps are using what proportion of the battery power. If there are any battery-draining apps that you re not using, delete them. If you discover that the apps that suck the most battery don t need updates when you re not using them, head to Settings > General > Background App Refresh to manually toggle each app s auto-refresh. This prevents apps from constantly checking for updates or notifications to push to your phone. Even if an app doesn t appear on the list of apps […]

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Apple Lossless Audio Codec ALAC

Dec 4 2021

Apple’s lossless ALAC goes open source, it’s like FLAC for iPods

Well, it s not nearly as exciting as a new iPhone, but Apple recently announced a bit of news that will set people in certain circles abuzz. The company s lossless audio codec, ALAC, is going open source. Similar to FLAC, the Apple Lossless Audio Codec offers some file compression while still delivering a bit-for-bit recreation of the original source material. The primary difference being that Apple devices and software do not support FLAC at least without some tinkering but can handle the Cupertino developed ALAC. The decision to release the code under the Apache license won t have much of an immediate impact on your digital audio routine, but expect support for ALAC to start popping up in more media players both hardware and software soon.All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

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