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Apple and Samsung Squash 7 Year Patent War

News & Updates

June 29, 2018 - by The Cell Mechanic.

Apple and Samsung have finally settled their patent dispute, a legal battle that endured for seven long years. Terms of the settlement were not made public, Reuters reports. So how did this all start? For those of you not in the loop, Apple sued Samsung in April 2011, alleging that...

iPhone SE 2 Likely Not Coming Afterall

News & Updates

June 20, 2018 - by The Cell Mechanic.

After months of rumors and supposed leaks, it appears that the fabled iPhone SE 2 won't be coming any time soon. Forbes found out that Olixar, which leaked accurate designs for the iPhone X, iPhone 7 and three Samsung phones, has started work on its accessory line for the upcoming...

Conflicting Reports of Apple Switching to All OLED by 2019

News & Updates

May 30, 2018 - by The Cell Mechanic.

There are rumors floating around that Apple may switch to an all OLED lineup in 2019. Yesterday reports came out that Apple may be ditching LCDs all together in favor of OLED screens for their 2019 iPhone lineup. Although this is an unsourced supply-chain report, it does hold some credibility...

Customs Won't Stop Seizing iPhone Screens

News & Updates

May 23, 2018 - by The Cell Mechanic.

DHS seized aftermarket iPhone screens from a popular right-to-repair advocate. Just last week we reported how Apple attempted to sue a third-party repair shop in Norway over their use of aftermarket parts. Here we are again with a similar, different story. While no lawsuit has happened, yet, Apple is still...

Apple Sued a Repair Shop and Lost

News & Updates

May 16, 2018 - by The Cell Mechanic.

Apple recently got smashed by the hammer of the law. Read on for details.

iPhone X Face ID Hit with New Issue - Apple Confirms

News & Updates

May 7, 2018 - by The Cell Mechanic.

Turns out that Face ID isn’t perfect. Apple already has instructions for its stores and authorized service providers to repair or replace faulty devices. Read on for details on how to fix this new issue.

Quick Tips: iPhone 7/7+/8/8+ Touch Function

Tips & Tricks

May 3, 2018 - by The Cell Mechanic.

Over the years we've learned a thing or two about fixing iPhones. In this blog series that we're calling Quick Tips, we'll show you some little things that will make your repairs easier. Today we're covering this issue: If you've ever experienced ghost touching or glitches in your repairs after...

iOS 11.3.1 Update Fixes Issue with Third-party iPhone 8 Screens

News & Updates

April 26, 2018 - by The Cell Mechanic.

Good news out of Cupertino today for those of us fixing iPhone 8 screens. Apple has released an iOS 11.3.1 update for iPhone which fixes an issue with third-party iPhone 8 screens.   The iOS 11.3.1 update delivers a small but important change to the mobile OS. The bulk of...

Fixing Your iPhone Screen Color: A How To Guide

Tips & Tricks

September 26, 2017 - by The Cell Mechanic.

Does your screen look different after you just got it replaced? No worries, we're here to help with this quick and simple solution. Your iPhone will be back to its original splendor in just a few minutes!

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