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Some iPhone X Units Have Faulty Touch Screens, Apple Says

11/10/2018, 2:40:55 PM
Apple Inc. disclosed a pair of issues affecting two of its more popular products. ✔ Users have reported the touch screen issues online for several months ✔ The laptops were sold from June 2017 to June 2018 with 128 gigabytes or 256 GB of storage and no Touch Bar, Apple said in a note to customers ✔ The company recommends affected users have their laptops serviced as soon as possible


The Morning After: MacBook Air and iPad Pro reviews

11/10/2018, 2:26:41 PM
Tesla’s updates have delivered a fun new driving mode for Model 3s, and it’s time to take another look at Samsung’s foldable Infinity Flex display. ✔ Hey, good morning! You look fabulous ✔ While the device itself isn't quite ready for prime time (it looked a little dim onstage), Google is already preparing Android for a future full of flexible devices that flip in and out of different configurations ✔ The software shuts down all the traction control protection that normally prevents wheel slip in order to keep your car between the scenery


Apple Launches Repair Program for iPhone X, 13-Inch MacBook Pro | Digital Trends

11/10/2018, 6:53:37 PM
Apple has launched free repair programs that look to address hardware issues for the iPhone X and 13-inch MacBook Pro with no Touch Bar. Some iPhone X units are suffering from unresponsive touchscreens, while a specific batch of the 13-inch MacBook Pro is prone to drive failure. ✔ Apple did not specify any information on which batch of iPhone X units comes with the faulty display module ✔ However, before doing so, users are recommended to first back up their data, as the drive of the laptop will be wiped clean as part of the program


Apple launched a pair of repair programs for some iPhone X and 13-inch MacBook Pros

11/10/2018, 4:06:30 PM
Some MacBook Pros have an issue with their solid-state drives, while some iPhone Xs have a faulty display module ✔ Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple launched a pair of repair programs to fix issues for some 13-inch, non-Touch Bar MacBook Pro and some iPhone Xs, as spotted by Bloomberg ✔ Apple (or an authorized dealer) will service for those models for free, and recommends getting them checked out sooner, rather than later ✔ Owners can check on the service page to determine if their computer is eligible


The high costs of repairing an Apple i-device

11/10/2018, 2:06:21 PM
Apple charges $300 to fix a $400 smartwatch, or $150 if you invest in Apple Care. This is similar to fees to fix a cracked iPhone, but on a percentage basis, way smaller. Getting the iPhone 8 screen fixed is the best bargain around at $149. ✔ If you fall to the ground and don't get back up within 60 seconds, it will call 911 and get help on your behalf, automatically ✔ We reached out to Apple, which declined to comment ✔ Please subscribe http://technewsletter.usatoday.com, listen to the daily TalkingTech podcast on Apple Podcasts and Stitcher and follow me (@jeffersongraham) on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube


Early Black Friday sale at Best Buy ends tomorrow: $150 to $250 off MacBook Pros, $600 Surface Pro 6 bundle and more

11/10/2018, 7:22:22 PM
Can't wait for Black Friday? This weekend Best Buy's presale has some great bargains online and in-store. ✔ Keep in mind: The deals were available at BestBuy.com at the time of this writing, but could sell out at any time ✔ The larger 42mm version is also $50 off ($259), with the standard sport band or Nike sport band ✔ 2:06 Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Preview • Apple takes light-touch approach to 13-inch MacBook Pro update


Black Friday iPhone deals 2018: Save $150 on iPhone XR, XS, snag a $400 iPhone X gift card

11/10/2018, 5:36:11 PM
The iPhone discounts are just getting started. ✔ Good news: Black Friday and Cyber Monday mean deep discounts for iPhone lovers ✔ Sale starts Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Day) at 5 p.m. Requires qualified activation with AT&T, Sprint, Verizon ✔ You can choose between Simple Mobile and Total Wireless as your service providers


Best Black Friday 2018 Walmart deals: PS4 and Xbox One for $200, $99 Google Home Hub and more

11/10/2018, 5:26:50 PM
Walmart comes out swinging for Black Friday. ✔ We haven't reviewed either model directly, but the specifications look similar to the S405 we reviewed in 2017 (pictured), which costs roughly $350 more at 65 inches ✔ How to save even more on Black Friday and Cyber Monday Google Home Hub Review • Google Home Hub can organize your calendar, control your smart home and help you cook Preview • Google Home Hub joins the fight to put a screen on your countertop How To • How to use Google Home Hub to control your entire smart home News • Black Friday 2018 smart home deals: Bargains on Echo Dot, Google Home Hub, Facebook Portal, Apple HomePod and more


Young couples are sharing fingerprints to unlock each other's phones

11/10/2018, 6:34:21 PM
Storing a partner's biometric passcode seems to be a uniquely younger compulsion, and likely tied to the typical millennial nonchalance around cybersecurity that comes with a digital childhood and regular headlines of data breaches. ✔ Switch the song while she's driving, check the recipe while his hands are busy cooking ✔ A password can be changed, she said, but a biometric is harder to replace ✔ Google's Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones have fantastic features, but they come at a high price    12:00 PM ET Mon, 15 Oct 2018 | 03:47


Samsung Galaxy Watch 2: what we want to see

11/10/2018, 12:11:52 PM
Samsung's next flagship smartwatch ✔ The Samsung Galaxy Watch is notable for a lot of reasons, not least of which being that it’s a highly capable smartwatch that doesn’t run Wear OS or watchOS, relying instead on the Tizen operating system ✔ More third-party apps The Samsung Galaxy Watch runs Tizen, rather than one of the big-name wearable operating systems, and one downside of that is that there are fewer apps available than you’ll find on Wear OS or watchOS


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