The biggest concern about Apple's new Self Service Repair program has to do with a serial number check during the checkout process.
Beware of a serial number check in Apple’s Self Service Repair program
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Another iOS 15.0-15.1.1 kernel exploit released, this time with backward adaptability for newer versions of iOS 14
Prospective jailbreakers on iOS & iPadOS 15 have been biting their nails and waiting for what’s expected to be a rootless jailbreak from the Odyssey Team. But even as development continues, security researchers are still dropping kernel exploits.
Apple Self Service Repair Store is live: Buy genuine parts for DIY iPhone repairs
Apple Self Service Repair Store is now live. Customers in the United States who have a penchant for repairing iPhones themselves can now order genuine parts.
Apple launches AirTag firmware version 1.0.301 without release notes
Apple is now rolling out an updated AirTag firmware but has yet to provide release notes about the update itself so it's unclear for the time being what's new or fixed.
Some of the best jailbreak tweaks for Contact interaction on iOS 14
A significant part of owning an iPhone is that you might add new contacts to your Contacts app from time to time, be it to send text messages or to place phone calls. But did you know you can enhance the contact list interaction experience with jailbreak tweaks?
Apple has reportedly slowed hiring of Geniuses at its retail stores
Geniuses, the fine folks at Apple retail stores that are supposed to know all the ins and outs of the company's latest devices in an effort to help with any troubleshooting needs a customer might have, are a staple. They've been around for so long, it's just an expectation to get help from a Genius when you set up an appointment to get a device fixed or otherwise checked out. But it sounds like Apple is slowing down on hiring this particular member of the staff.
Check out the official trailer for the Apple TV+ thriller series ‘The Essex Serpent’ starring Tom Hiddleston
The Essex Serpent has been a longtime coming for Apple TV+. What started out as a series starring Keira Knightley (Pride & Prejudice) eventually became a series starring Claire Danes (Homeland) and Tom Hiddleston (Loki). And now we finally have a trailer.
Apple drops Studio Display firmware 15.5 beta with the promised webcam fix
Apple has released a beta version of the firmware update 15.5 which includes a fix for the widely panned quality problems with the Studio Display web camera.
How to clean your Apple Studio Display the right way
Learn how to clean your Apple Studio Display, including the nano-texture version, to remove dust or smudges and keep it in pristine condition.
Apple details how eye gaze technology could be used in its mixed reality headset
Apple's rumored mixed reality headset could take advantage of eye gaze sensors and internal cameras to let you select objects like text fields with your eyes.
Commandify adds a bevy of useful jailbreak-centric commands & more to Siri
Siri is a fantastic tool for commanding actions on your iPhone or iPad with the sound of your voice, but many would likely agree that Siri’s full potential isn’t yet being harnessed by Apple.
Apple is preparing to take down App Store apps that no longer receive updates
Apple is conducting an App Store sweep, prepping to take down outdated iPhone and iPad apps, those that don't no longer function as intended and similar.