Apple's iPhone repair program now lets customers in the UK and seven European countries buy genuine Apple parts, download free repair manuals and more.
Apple expands iPhone repair program to European countries and United Kingdom
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iPhone 14 display and back glass are much easier to repair
The display on the front and glass on the back side of Apple's iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models are much easier to access and repair than before.
Apple’s repair parts will have longer serial numbers following iPhone 14 launch
Apple's repair parts for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and other products will use longer serial numbers starting October after the iPhone 14 lineup has launched.
Apple’s self-service program now lets you repair your MacBook Air and MacBook Pro
Aside from the iPhone, Apple's self-service program now provides genuine parts and manuals for those wishing to repair a broken MacBook Air or Pro on their own.
Apple’s free repair program for iPhone 12 no sound issues extended for another year
Apple has extended its free service program for the iPhone 12 speaker issues for a year. It's now valid for up to three years after the first retail sale of the device.
A right to repair advocate praises Apple’s early efforts, but says the company still wants too much control
Announced in the fall of last year, Apple's Self Service Repair program officially went live in the United States earlier today. For the most part, Apple has seen a lot of praise for the new effort, giving at least a little bit more control to the device owner when it comes to self service repair. However, there are some things to be aware of, and at least one advocate believes Apple's still leveraging its own power a bit too much.
How to download Apple’s official iPhone repair manuals for free
Here's how to get iPhone repair manuals from Apple with the steps you'll need to complete your own repairs via the company's newly-launched self-service program.
Beware of a serial number check in Apple’s Self Service Repair program
The biggest concern about Apple's new Self Service Repair program has to do with a serial number check during the checkout process.
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 Watch showing a permanently blank screen? You may be eligible for a free repair
Apple has launched a free repair program for an issue where the display on a small number of Apple Watch Series 6 units may go blank permanently. Here's how to determine if your device is affected and whether you're eligible for a free repair.
It took Apple almost 5 years to approve same-unit Face ID repairs for the iPhone X
Same-unit Face ID repairs for the iPhone X are now official. With this change, Apple will now repair Face ID on any iPhone model without replacing the entire device.
How to get your AirPods battery replaced
The battery of all electronic devices degrade over time, and AirPods are no exception. If your AirPods batteries are old, you'll probably need to get them replaced. Here are a few different ways to get that done.
Follow the recommendations below if your AirPods battery does not last long, and these 12 AirPods battery-saving tips fail to bring any meaningful improvement.