After it was revealed that older iPhone batteries were throttled, Apple created a battery replacement program for customers.
Images of New Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS and XS Max Leaked
Leaked images of the expected new Apple Smart Battery Case show that it still has a “bump” and will only be available in black.
WatchOS Beta Indicates New Smart Battery Case on Way
A new Smart Battery Case compatible with the iPhone X and iPhone 8 is on its way, according to a new icon in a beta of watchOS 5.1.2.
Apple Reduced Rate Battery Replacement Program Ending
LONDON – Apple’s reduced rate battery replacement program will be coming to an end December 15th, 2018.
Reminder: Apple Battery Replacement Program Ends in December
Certain models of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s had issues with the battery. Apple started a battery replacement program last year ending soon.
Verizon is Blocking Activations of Older iPhones
Effective immediately, you can only activate an iPhone 6 or later with Verizon.
Did You Pay for a New iPhone 6 Battery? You Can Get Money Back
To be eligible, you had to have bought it between January 1, 2017 and December 28, 2018.
Samsung Thinks Galaxy S9 Is at Least Better than iPhone 6
Check it out. Samsung is positioning its two-month old flagship Galaxy S9 against an iPhone. And when I say “iPhone,” I mean iPhone 6 [via MacRumors]. The ad appears to be a pitch to owners of old iPhones, but it feels more like a Freudian slip to me. “This,” Samsung appears to believe, “is all we can do.” Even if the psychology behind the ad isn’t as twisted and warped as my Samsung-loathing mind wants it to be, comparing a brand new flagship device to a three-and-a-half year old competitor is terrible, awful, absurd positioning. Perhaps that’s part of why iPhone 7 is still selling as well as the Galaxy S9, let alone the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X, all of which handily outsell the Samsung device. Anyhoo, you can watch it and judge for yourself.
Apple Faces Lawsuit From Sapphire Glass Manufacturer
Details about the lawsuit aren’t known, however the damages that Hebai Hengbo wants is worth more than US$75,000.
Apple's $29 iPhone Battery Replacement Doesn't Require a Device Check
Have an iPhone 6 or newer and want the battery replaced? Apple will do it for $29 without checking the battery’s health first.
Apple Hit with Lawsuit Over Intentionally Slowing Down Old iPhones [Update]
Well, that didn’t take long. Apple is already facing a lawsuit for slowing down certain iPhone models as their batteries wear out.
iPhone 8 Was Designed to Take the Fall for iPhone X's $1,000 Price Tag
iPhone 8 is a sacrificial lamb that was never intended to be a big seller, yet without it, Apple would have found itself in a pickle.
iOS 10: How to Make Home Button Touch ID Work Like it Used to
iOS 10 brought a big change to the way the Home Button worked by requiring users to press it, even after your fingerprint has been recognized. But, there’s a feature tucked away under Settings > General > Accessibility that allows you to make your Home Button work like it used to. When this option is turned on, your iPhone or iPad with Touch ID will unlock with just a touch from the lock screen. Here’s how to do it.
Apple Fixed the iOS 10 T-Mobile Bug
Good news, T-Mobile users. Apple has a fix out for the iOS 10 bug that knocked some iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, and iPhone SE users off the carrier’s network.
iOS 10 Bug Hits T-Mobile Customers on iPhone 6, SE
Are you a T-Mobile customer with an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, or iPhone SE? You might want to hold off on upgrading to iOS 10 (if you haven’t done so already). It seems a nasty bug is knocking these phones off the carrier’s network, but Apple is reportedly working on a fix.
