Products
Apple Accused Of Locking iPhone Batteries To Discourage Third-Party Repairs
The company is apparently activating dormant software when a third-party repair is performed.
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Best Buy, Apple Partner For Expanded Repair Service
Best Buy's Geek Squad has nearly 7,600 Apple-certified repair technicians
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Pain In The Glass: Smartphone Bane Is Retailers’ Gain
With more glass and higher price tags, mobile phones need better protection than ever.
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Forget Rice: Staples Teams With TekDry To Save Soaked Smartphones
Staples is expanding its partnership with TekDry, a water-damage recovery service for mobile phones, from 82 to 600 stores. The $70 service employs a...
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The Doctor Is In: Nebraska Furniture Mart Mending Mobile Phones
Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM) has recruited Phone Surgeons, a nationwide network of mobile device technicians, to perform in-store repairs on smartphones and tablets. The...