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It was probably not the best idea to launch those pre-orders the same day as when the iPhone XR comes online... oh good, LG changed tracks.
MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboards featuring the Butterfly switch design are well-known for failure after even a speck of dust slips in below the crevice...
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It's not just the length of coverage that's relatively generous, but it's also the terms of replacement — no deductibles and no premiums.
The Federal Trade Commission made it easy to learn Nintendo, Sony and Hyundai were accused of illegal warranty practices, and slightly more difficult to add Asus, HTC and Microsoft to that list.
If your 42mm Apple Watch Series 2 refuses to power on due to battery swelling, you no longer need a valid warranty to get the issue fixed up to three years after your original purchase.
It's against the law to void an automobile, gaming system or mobile phone's warranty for use of third-party components or "unauthorized" repairs, which Nintendo, Sony, Hyundai and three other "major" companies seem to be ignoring.
Even though accidental damage coverage is always peace of mind worth having, having more of it when everyone else had their limited warranty extended is sure fun.
If you own a relatively new high-end Samsung smartphone in need of a quick repair, more than 300 uBreakiFix locations across the US are now certified for same-day official support.
The case stands against Huawei and Google: the companies weren't responsive to warranty claims on hardware issues affecting the premium Nexus smartphone of 2015.
If you haven't extended your limited HomePod warranty with $39 AppleCare+ service, you may want to, as uncovered repairs will be quite expensive.
It appears not all US-based owners of LG G4, G5, V10, V20 and Nexus 5X phones plagued by the bootloop defect will be compensated for their sorrow after all.
For a $349 smart speaker, the extended warranty would be a good investment for the purchase, if its price is confirmed at the end of the week.
Google's MVNO isn't able to service or replace damaged Nexus 5X units anymore. For those on its Device Protection plan, it's break or be done with it.
Though if you paid the $100+ to get Preferred Care, you may want to get a refund. Some may want to keep it because deductibles are better.
And if you break something else on the iPhone X and need that fixed, be prepared to empty your wallet and weep. Consider your options wisely.
In Google's official view, early Pixel 2 XL OLED burn-in is a non-issue, while folks looking for more saturated colors can expect a software update.
Yep, a $29 deductible for screen repairs. That's down from $49. And there's post-warranty coverage for any phone bought within the last two years.
The Pixel Buds are not going to come apart and still work. Put a pair of scissors to that cable and you're done for in the warranty department.
We now know exactly when to expect the LG V30 to start selling through Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. And yes, you'll get a two-year warranty as standard.
The video has been pulled as sales of the V30 have yet to officially start in the US. But hey, there's good incentive to wait and buy the phone.
As if the iPhone X wasn't expensive enough, those in need of official AppleCare+ extended warranty services will need to cough up an extra $199.
Apple's warranty eligibility rules cover the iPhone 6, iPhone 6s and iPhone 7. The leaked guideline is only just a guideline, though.
If your old Sony phone or tablet, "deceptively" advertised as waterproof, broke down due to water damage, a 50 percent refund could soon be headed your way.
