Author Archives: Michael Simon

I tried switching from the 13-inch MacBook Pro to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Here’s why I failed

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Michael Simon

Here are the reasons why I just can’t switch from the Mac to the iPad Pro, even though I loved typing on the Magic Keyboard. Continue reading →

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iPhone 6, 7, and SE owners: Here’s how to get $25 from Apple

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Michael Simon

The Northern District of California court has launched a website for claims related to the iPhone throttling class-action lawsuit. Continue reading →

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T-Mobile takes on scammers with free and paid tools to block, ID, and eradicate spam calls

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Michael Simon

T-Mobile and Sprint customers are about to be bothered a whole lot less. Beginning today and continuing over the rest of the month, T-Mobile is rolling out new anti-scam protections so robocalls, phishing schemes, and unknown numbers can get blocked… Continue reading →

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Why the iOS Mail app shows a phantom unread message badge and what to do about it

Posted on July 16, 2020 by Michael Simon

If the Mail app on your iPhone or iPad is displaying phantom unread messages badge, you might have a sorting problem. Here’s how to fix it. Continue reading →

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If you have an iPhone 6 or 7, Apple owes you some cash

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Michael Simon

Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit over iPhone throttling, agreeing to pay up to $500 million to consumers. Continue reading →

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6 ways to find your old iPhone’s serial number and claim your $25 settlement

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Michael Simon

If you’re having trouble finding your iPhone’s serial number using the search tool on the Device Performance Litigation site, here’s how you can track down your old serial number. Continue reading →

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Apple is paying $25 to iPhone 6, 7, and SE owners—here’s how to get it

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Michael Simon

The Northern District of California court has launched a website for claims related to the iPhone throttling class-action lawsuit. Continue reading →

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12 things I learned by switching from the 13-inch MacBook Pro to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro

Posted on July 13, 2020 by Michael Simon

Reasons why I just can’t switch from the Mac to the iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard and all. Continue reading →

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Harmony is offering a full refund to anyone who ever bought its $250 Alexa remote

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Michael Simon

Harmony is discontinuing its Alexa-powered Express remote this year, but it’s offering a full refund or upgrader to anyone who ever bought one. Continue reading →

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Apple removing the iPhone 12 power adapter wouldn’t be courageous. It’s just mean

Posted on June 29, 2020 by Michael Simon

A new iPhone rumor made the rounds this weekend, and it wasn’t about the notch or the flat edges, or the size of the displays. This one’s about what’s in the box. Or rather, what’s not in it.Respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has seemingly confi… Continue reading →

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