Apple has identified a logic board issue with “a vey small number” of 2018 MacBook Air units. Users can return their machine to an Apple Store or Authorized Service Provider for a free repair.
You will receive an email from Apple if your MacBook Air is affected.
Apple says you should stop using affected machines. Photo: Apple
Apple is now inviting some 15-inch MacBook Pro owners to return their machines for a battery replacement.
The company says some aging units “contain a battery that may overheat and pose a safety risk.” The problem affects machines sold primarily between September 2015 and February 2017.
Apple is asking customers to stop using their MacBook Pro if it is eligible for a free battery replacement.
Battery replacements will be faster, more affordable, and environmentally-friendly. Photo: Apple
Buyers of the new MacBook Air will be pleased to know that it’s much easier to perform a battery replacement.
Apple has glued its battery in place again, but according to a leaked internal document, it will provide authorized repairers with the tools required to remove it so that it can be easily swapped out when necessary.
Cheap iPhone 8 displays should work with iOS 11.3.1. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple just rolled out iOS 11.3.1 with a fix for third-party iPhone displays that stopped working properly after an earlier software update. The release also promises security improvements for iPhone and iPad.
You may be in for a treat when you visit the Genius Bar. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
If you have an iPhone 6 Plus in need of replacement, you could be in line for an upgrade to iPhone 6s Plus. An internal document distributed to Apple Authorized Service Providers gives permission for units to be upgraded until the end of March, though no reason is given.
Brazil demands easy iPhone battery replacements. Photo: iFixit
Apple has offered iPhone customers yet another apology for intentionally slowing down the CPU on some older iPhone models in order to increase overall performance.
In a letter to customers this afternoon, Apple explained that it added a feature in iOS 10.1.2 that successfully reduced the occurrence of unexpected shutdowns on iPhones. Apple was able to do so by lowering CPU performance so that it drew less power from older batteries, but the company is now offering an olive branch to customers: cheap battery replacements.
If you need it done quickly, you'll have to pay up. Photo: Apple
Component shortages are still causing problems for some Retina MacBook Pro repairs. Apple is hoping to appease customers with free battery replacements for affected 2012 and early 2013 units — but only if you’re willing to wait around a month.
You old MacBook Pro could get you a free upgrade. Photo: Ste Smith/Cult of Mac
Apple has been forced to swap old MacBook Pros in need of repair with new models due to severe component shortages. It means some lucky customers get a free upgrade to the latest machines when in need of service under warranty.
Getting your iPhone screen fixed by a third-party repairer no longer voids its warranty entirely.
An internal memo distributed among Apple employees confirms stores and authorized service providers can now accept handsets for repair following a third-party display replacement as long as the issue is not related to the screen.
Is your iPhone 7 Plus camera acting up yet? Photo: Apple
Apple is reportedly replacing or repairing iPhone 7 Plus units that have developed camera faults.
Some users on Reddit and around the web have complained of black and purple screens and error messages when opening the camera app, supposedly due to a dodgy iSight sensor.