A new competitor to AppleCare offers cheaper insurance for smartphones
The $99 per year fee covers cracked screens, liquid damage and more.
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Apple's repair store verification program is rolling out worldwide
The Independent Repair Provider program provides genuine parts for out-of-warranty repairs.
Tesla will repair blank Model S and Model X touchscreens for free
The faults had caught the attention of the NHTSA.
Microsoft extends Xbox Elite Controller warranty amid hardware problems
There's also a class action lawsuit over drifting sticks.
AppleCare+ for the iPhone and Watch is available as a monthly subscription
You’ll be able to continue coverage beyond the two-year mark.
Google's repair center will finally take your Pixel 3
It's coming five months after launch.
Razer offers three-year protection plans for PCs and phones
RazerCare is effectively AppleCare for gamers.
FTC warned Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft about illegal warranties
Hyundai, HTC and ASUS received warnings as well.
FTC makes clear 'warranty void if removed' stickers are illegal
Companies can't prevent you from getting your device fixed by a third party.
Samsung offers in-person service for Galaxy phones in the US
A third-party shop can deliver a warranty fix the same day.
Apple apologizes for confusion over slowdowns with older iPhones
Out-of-warranty battery replacements will now cost only $29, $50 less than before.
Google responds to Pixel 2 issues: Extended warranty and updates
Software updates will address some display and noise issues.
AppleCare now costs more for larger iPhones
Apple has hiked the price of extended warranties for the X and Plus models.
Apple adds one more year of warranty to first-gen Watches
Reports of ballooning batteries have prompted extended coverage.
Some Google Pixel phones are having microphone issues
Hundreds of users have reported intermittent issues and failures.
Apple replacing a small number of iPhone 6s batteries
Faulty iPhone 6s models manufactured between September and October 2015 are eligible for a free replacement.
Apple will fix iPhone 6 Plus 'touch disease,' for $149
It says problems many owners have experienced are caused by dropping the phone.
