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  1. S

    Blu-ray Optical Drive for iMac

    For the 27-inch iMac I would like to be able to watch my Blu-ray discs on it and possibly burn the disc so I can include footage in my YouTube film reviews (that part is still up in the air for me since I don't know what kind of copyright infringements I could possibly get). Since the Apple USB...
  2. Fames

    Apple tv, changes to itself when using other source

    Hi, recently got a ps4 Pro. Connected to my tv via HDMI. Now, i use CEC to turn on my tv with my apple tv. But when i change the input to my ps4. It only allows me to use it for like 5 min. Before it automatically switches back to the apple tv. So i have to unplug it every time i use my apple tv...
  3. Edgecrusherr

    Tales from an Apple repair partner

    A very interesting post about the quality of Apple's repairs (via a 3rd party). I've been hearing more and more about this from various sources. I used to feel great about refurbished Macs and AppleCare, that's starting to fade...
  4. W

    Bought a used 2016 MacBook Pro

    He! everyone :), sorry if this post its really bad written or has something out of place its my first post. so I just bought a used late 2016 MacBook Pro 13 inch, its the base specs i5, 8gb of ram and 256 ssd, I liked it because its in really good condition it has none scratches, it only comes...
  5. I

    Is my MacBook HDD dead?

    Hello all Not too long ago, I tried to update my MacBook Pro to the newest OS (Mojave). I downloaded the updater etc. and started updating my software. I didn't mind, so I just let it update for itself. I came back some hours after, to a black screen, and nothing responding. The computer didn't...
  6. M

    MACBOOK AIR GOOD FOR DESIGNERS?

    Hello there i have an urgent question, So i am a graphic designer student and i am using programs suh as InDesign, PhotoShop Illustratir etc. Now i want to buy a MacBook, so now i know that i can better go with a MacBook Pro 2017 version but i do not want to take that risk because: 1. I read...
  7. cocoua

    Should Apple get into the search market?

    next wearable thing industry will adopt (when technology allows it a decent user experience), will be glasses, and eventually contact lenses, AI assistants will be 24h listening and detecting key words, showing you relevant info in the screens, making calculations etc... that service will lay...
  8. M

    iPhone 7/Plus Is the iPhone 7 worth it in 2019? How is the battery life? End of day %?

    - Moderate user - 2 hours of calling per day + texting, email, and some internet surfing. - Thank you for your time and help.
  9. T

    Trouble with iTunes and duplicate files?

    Hey folks, so this is an odd question, but one I can't for the life of me figure out. For reference, I’m running both the latest versions of iTunes and Mojave on my 2015 MacBook. (I did recently update all my software and apps, but this issue has only popped up in the last couple of days, well...
  10. T

    Other iPhone Refurbished

    Has anyone bought an iPhone refurbished from Apple? I'm seriously considering getting an iPhone 7 refurbished. Its got a new battery, new casing, and has the same 1 year warranty as new devices.
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    Apple Store for Dublin, Ireland

    Hi Does anyone know if Apple are planning to open a store in Ireland. Irish Customers don't have Apple Stores we have 3rd party resellers who sell the products they do the job but nothing like the Apple experience we have. We technically have one in the North of the country( Which it kills me to...
  12. O

    Time Capsule 3TB fail Apple

    Hi, I purchased a 3TB Time Capsule direct from Apple last year (April 2018) after my trusted 500mb Time Capsule was too small to carry on, it was about 8 years old and never let me down. From July '18 I have had my Time Capsule history completely wiped, Apple staff remoted in twice to my iMac...
  13. askunk

    Let's talk screens: what is the new Pro display Apple is about to present?

    Will Apple bring the 120Hz maximum refresh rate, with variable refresh even for separate areas of the screen using iPad Pro's ProMotion? Will the display support 8K or 5K? What format do you expect? Wide or superwide? What I/O will it support and what hardware do you believe it will...
  14. aka-47

    Apple says it could miss $9 billion in iPhone sales due to weak demand

    According to theverge.com, people aren't buying as many new iPhones as Apple hoped. It's bad news for Apple if people that used to buy every version all of a sudden stop doing that. It's strange, is it? The only reason to drive up demand - cut down the price.
  15. MacKid1983

    Apple Shares Haulted

    via CNBC “warnsnin Q1 results”
  16. M

    iPhone 8/Plus New iPhone 8 (Verizon) & having muffled call quality through the earpiece. Any fix for this?

    I tried the following 1. Turing off the Phone Noise Cancellation. 2. Turning off the LTE 3. Turning on Mono Audio Does anyone have any further suggestions. The voice through the Earpiece Speaker sounds a very muffled. Also I end my day with about 45% battery life, but that is only with...
  17. J

    iPhone heat issue

    hi everyone. My new iPhone 6 with full brightness is heating up where the ear speaker is. It is not hot but very warm there. This issue goes away when brightness is around half. Is this worth me fixing, it’s a very unusual place for heat? Thanks
  18. L

    Lid and base don't match up

    Hello, I have a late 2016 MBP, and have noticed that when the laptop is closed, the lid and the base do not match up. the lid extends slightly past the right side, and the left side the bottom base extends. Its a very small complaint, but I have Applecare, plus I have to get my keyboard replaced...
  19. J

    HDD replacement under UK consumer law

    Hi I've got a 27-inch late 2013 iMac with 3TB Fusion Drive, and long story short, the HDD part of the drive has failed and hence needs replacing (I've attached a much longer explanation of how I got to this point at the end for those that are interested). I took it to my local Genius Bar today...
  20. cansuds

    iPad Pro eSIM not available in China.

    I think it is with china patent problem in it. "Not all carriers support Apple SIM and eSIM. See your carrier for details. Not available in China." What do you think?