Apple iPhone 16e iFixit teardown reveals easier battery replacement and more

iFixit has examined Apple’s latest budget model, the iPhone 16e, uncovering repairability upgrades from the iPhone 16 lineup. This teardown reveals how the device blends new tech with repair challenges. Earlier teardown revealed a 4,005 mAh battery capacity, compared to 3,561 mAh battery in the iPhone 16. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 16e iFixit teardown reveals easier battery replacement and more”

Google confirms 7 years of spare parts support for Pixel 8 Series

Google has stated that it will provide spare parts for the Pixel 8 series for seven years. Google said this to FoneArena, and it aligns with Google’s commitment to offer seven years of updates for these phones. Continue reading “Google confirms 7 years of spare parts support for Pixel 8 Series”

Samsung Self-Repair program by iFixit now available starting from the US

To implement their self-repair service, Samsung is teaming up with iFixit, the leading online repair community. This programme adds to Samsung’s ongoing consumer-friendly repair expansions and reaffirms the company’s dedication to providing consumers with sustainable solutions that will enable them to support a more circular economy by prolonging the lives of their devices. Continue reading “Samsung Self-Repair program by iFixit now available starting from the US”

Google and iFixit to help you repair your Pixel smartphones

Google has announced a partnership with iFixit to provide repair kits for its Pixel phone series, which includes the Pixel 2 (2017) as well as the current Pixel 6 series. Genuine parts will be sold in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and the European Union nations. iFixit is also working with Samsung on self-repair programs. Continue reading “Google and iFixit to help you repair your Pixel smartphones”

Samsung introduces new self-service repair program with iFixit

When it comes to providing the best service experience, Samsung is always looking to provide more convenient and accessible solutions for its customers to extend the life of their devices, encourage a recycling industry, and limit the amount of e-waste. Continue reading “Samsung introduces new self-service repair program with iFixit”

Apple iPad Pro teardown reveals 10,307 mAH battery – Scores 3 out of 10 in repairability

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The folks over at iFixit have gotten their hands on the latest tablet from Apple, the iPad Pro and they have done a teardown of the device. The teardown has revealed a few interesting facts including the large 10,307 mAH battery powering the device.

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The Nexus 6P is hard to repair – iFixit gives it a 2 out of 10 rating

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One of the most worrying things these days is damaging your smartphone and the cost of having to fix it after that. Some people prefer to take things into their hands to cut the service costs and replace the parts themselves while others may choose to hand over their device to someone more experienced. In both cases, it helps if the device in question is easy to repair. The Nexus 6P unfortunately doesn’t seem like such a device.

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Apple iPhone 5S iFixit tear down details the internals

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It has been a tradition of iFixit, the immensely popular website known for its disassembling and assembling guides, to provide tear down images of Apple products as soon as they are launched. The Apple iPhone 5S is no exception and has received the tear down treatment from the website.

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