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Inside the iPhone Repair Ecosystem: Where Do Replacement Parts Come From and Can You Trust Them? – Mac Rumors
/in Microblog/by Dan WassinkAn interesting look into the iPhone Repair Ecosystem. Personally I always recommend going to Apple, but if you are in a pinch or can’t go to Apple for any reason, this article shows why you want to do your research on repair facilities. Some are better than others.
Inside the iPhone Repair Ecosystem: Where Do Replacement Parts Come From and Can You Trust Them? – Mac Rumors:
An iPhone with an original display (right) and a replacement display (left) via Disc Depot
Above Avalon: Apple’s Growth Story
/in Microblog/by Dan WassinkThis article mentions wearables, or Apple Watches as part of Apple’s growth. I couldn’t agree more. The press likes to talk about iPhones, but take a look around, you’ll see a lot of Apple Watches too. I was in Zoup a couple weeks ago and half the people there had an Apple Watch from what I could tell. I can’t say Zoup was full, but it wasn’t empty either. I was at a local bar a few weeks with my brother, again, half the people at the bar, and the bar wasn’t empty, had Apple Watches.
Above Avalon: Apple’s Growth Story:
Google watches your movements, like it or not
/in Microblog/by Dan WassinkIt’s even hitting our local paper.
Google watches your movements, like it or not:
If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel – A tediously accurate map of the solar system
/in Microblog/by Dan WassinkIf you love space, like I do, I highly recommend checking out this site. It gives a nice demonstration of the vast space out there and what is between our planets. Spoiler alert: A whole lot of nothing.
If the Moon Were Only 1 Pixel – A tediously accurate map of the solar system:
Group FaceTime delayed until later this fall – Six Colors
/in Microblog/by Dan WassinkGroup FaceTime delayed until later this fall – Six Colors:
macOS Hidden Treasures: Secrets of the System Preferences Window – TidBITS
/in Microblog/by Dan WassinkSome great tips here!
macOS Hidden Treasures: Secrets of the System Preferences Window – TidBITS:
Disney Imagineering has created autonomous robot stunt doubles | TechCrunch
/in Microblog/by Dan WassinkI’ve always been a fan of Disney and my dream job as a kid was working in their imagineering department. They continue to this day to not disappoint me.
Disney Imagineering has created autonomous robot stunt doubles | TechCrunch:
Apple Pay Gains Momentum With Estimated 250 Million Users
/in Microblog/by Dan WassinkApple Pay Gains Momentum With Estimated 250 Million Users, 200% Transaction Growth Predicted Next Year – Mac Rumors:
Apple pushes GiveBack program with trade-ins
/in Microblog/by Dan WassinkApple pushes GiveBack program with trade-ins now worth instant credit toward new iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac | 9to5Mac: