Mac Repairs or Replacement: Which One Do I Need?

Apple’s hardware is notorious for lasting quite a long time. However, no matter how well you take care of your gadget, your Mac will outlast its usefulness over time. At the first signs of problems with your device, which route should you take? Repair or replacement? While there is no right or wrong solution, you may end up spending more than you actually need. 73inc Limited discusses when Mac repairs and replacements are the more ideal solution:

Repairs

Don’t have the cash to fund the repair? Review your Mac’s warranty first. If it’s still covered then simply bring it to the store for the repair. However, if it’s no longer covered by the warranty, it’s important to be selective with your choice of repairer. Some places could charge you highly just to look at your device. Prices vary from business to business so be sure to check reviews and ask for recommendations from friends and family.

Not everyone can afford an immediate replacement, and if not absolutely necessary, getting one just seems like pouring money down the drain. When you start experiencing problems with your Mac, the first thing you should do is have it assessed by a professional. Look for a reputable Mac repairer near me and discuss your Mac’s condition, after a thorough assessment they can suggest the best course of action for your device. Whether your laptop needs only minor repairs or a major fix, an expert can provide you with effective ways to deal with the problem.

The grass isn’t always greener on the other side and this also rings true when it comes to your Mac. Sure, buying a new laptop rather than repairing your current one is easier, but you might be tossing aside a perfectly usable Mac simply for convenience.

Replacement

There are times, however, when a repair is out of the question. For instance, when the damage done to the device is so severe that repairing it would cost almost as much as getting a new one, then the latter is the better solution. Spilling a drink on your Mac’s keyboard, for example, could require the entire “top case” to be replaced. This covers the main logic board, keyboard, trackpad and battery, resulting in expensive repairs.

When considering whether to repair or replace your Mac, it’s also important to consider whether doing so would be worth the cost. If your laptop keeps getting different problems or you don’t see any more performance or usability enhancements, it would be better to replace it. Fixing it may extend its lifespan a little, but if you see yourself going back to the repair shop a few months later, it’s best to retire your device.

When deciding between a repair or replacement, we recommend bringing your Mac in for an inspection at the nearest Apple repairs near me. 73inc Limited can properly assess your device and provide you with quality repairs if needed. Contact us today!

macOS Mojave The next-generation version of Apple’s macOS operating…

What’s New in macOS Mojave

macOS Mojave, introduced at the 2018 Worldwide Developers Conference, is the newest version of the operating system that runs on Apple’s Macs. Inspired by the desert at night, macOS Mojave is the first Mac update in several years not to use a mountain-themed name, with its new moniker representing the visual changes made to the software.

The standout feature in macOS Mojave is a new system-wide Dark Mode, which extends beyond just the dock and the menu bar to full windows and apps, with native apps like Mail, Calendar, iTunes, Xcode, and more adopting the new dark theme. Dark Mode is, of course, an optional feature, so users who prefer a lighter look can continue to use the light mode.

A new Dynamic Desktop option introduces wallpapers that subtly change throughout the day, while Desktop Stacks organize all your desktop files into neat piles arranged by type, date, or tag. Finder has been revamped with a new Gallery View for previewing files one by one, and a new Finder Sidebar offers up file information at a glance.

Contextual, customizable Quick Actions within Finder let you interact with files and do things like rotate photos or edit files without leaving the Finder interface, and a revamped Quick Look view integrates Markup, providing another way to make simple, quick edits to your files.

Screenshots in macOS Mojave get an iOS-style overhaul, putting Markup options and a variety of screen capture tools right at your fingertips. With the redesigned screenshot interface, screen recording content on your Mac is simpler than ever, and Continuity Camera lets you import photos and document scans captured with your iPhone right into macOS.

Several iOS apps are available on the Mac as part of a multi-year project Apple is working on to make it easier to port iOS apps to macOS. Apple News, Stocks, Home, and Voice Memos are now available in macOS Mojave as the first step of this initiative. Group FaceTime, an iOS 12 feature, is also available in Mojave, with FaceTime calls that now support up to 32 people.

macOS Mojave offers improved security and privacy, with new protections for sensitive data and features like the camera, microphone, mail database, message history, Safari data, Time Machine backups, iTunes device backups, locations and routines, and system cookies. All of these are protected by default for any app run on Mojave.

New privacy protections in Safari have also been implemented, with Apple blocking sites from tracking you using like buttons, share buttons, and comment fields without your express permission. Apple is also cutting down on how sites can track you across the web by sharing less data about your system configuration. Apple has also made it easier to create and keep track of strong, unique passwords for each website you visit with new password APIs.

The iOS App Store was redesigned with iOS 11, and with Mojave, it’s macOS’s turn. macOS Mojave features a revamped Mac App Store with a new Discover tab highlighting the best Mac apps and editorial content, along with new Create, Work, Play, and Develop tabs for improving app discovery.

Redesigned product pages put reviews and ratings front and center, while new video previews let you take a look at an app before making a purchase.

Core ML 2 and Create ML offer up new machine learning technologies developers can integrate into their apps, and several smaller changes are included in Mojave, like improved hard drive performance, faster wake from sleep, Apple File System (APFS) support for Fusion and hard drives, Favicons in Safari tabs, a new login window, a revamped save panel, and more.

macOS Mojave, which is a free update, is compatible with 2015 and newer MacBooks, 2012 and newer MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac models, the 2017 iMac Pro, and Mac Pro models from late 2013 and mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with Metal-capable GPUs.

The new software is available to developers for beta testing, with Apple having seeded 10 betas to developers and seven betas to public beta testers.

 

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iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max

The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, introduced on September 12, 2018, are Apple’s two new flagship iPhones, sporting the most advanced technology Apple has ever introduced in an iPhone.

Both of the new iPhones look similar to the iPhone X, but in addition to the 5.8-inch model, there’s also now a larger 6.5-inch model. iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max feature the sharpest OLED displays and highest pixel density of any Apple device, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR 10, and Wide Color.

iPhone XS Max, the 6.5-inch iPhone, is the largest display Apple has offered, but in a body that’s the size of the iPhone 8 Plus. According to Apple, the iPhone XS and XS Max have the most durable glass ever in a smartphone with better scratch resistance.

Like the iPhone X, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max feature stainless steel frames and glass bodies that support wireless charging, along with edge-to-edge displays and a TrueDepth Camera System for Face ID.

For the first time, there’s a new gold color option that joins the silver and space gray finishes, and water resistance has been improved to IP68 to protect against spills and splashes.

Inside, the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are equipped with an 7-nanometer A12 Bionic chip that includes two-performance cores 15 percent faster than the A11 and four efficiency cores up to 50 percent more efficient. The four-core GPU in the A12 is up to 50 percent faster than the A11.

A faster storage controller enables up to 512GB of storage, with iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models available in 64, 256, or 512GB capacities. A next-generation 8-core Neural Engine completes up to 5 trillion operations per second for major improvements to all apps and features that use AR and machine learning.

iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max feature the same 12-megapixel dual camera system introduced in the iPhone X, but with major upgrades. A bigger wide-angle sensor allows for sharper pictures in low light, while Smart HDR allows for photos with more detail.

A telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom continues to allow for Portrait Mode photos, which feature better bokeh, aka background blurring, and there’s a new Depth Control option allows for adjustable depth of field. Larger pixels, extended dynamic range, and a bigger sensor also improve stabilization and low-light performance when capturing videos, and the True Tone flash has been improved.

The TrueDepth Camera System continues to include a 7-megapixel lens for front-facing images, but it’s been upgraded so that Face ID is faster than before.

Other features include support for Gigabit-class LTE with 4×4 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, and Dual-SIM options with an included nano-SIM and eSIM for using two phone numbers at once. iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max support the most LTE bands ever in an iPhone.

 

Thanks to the A12 chip, battery life in the iPhone XS and XS Max has been improved compared to the iPhone X. The iPhone XS lasts for 30 minutes longer than iPhone X, while the iPhone XS Max lasts for an hour and a half longer.

Pricing for the iPhone XS starts at $999 for the 64GB model, while pricing for the iPhone XS Max starts at $1,099. iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max will be available for pre-order on Friday, September 14 at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time.

Apple is selling the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max alongside the more affordably priced iPhone XR. The $749 iPhone XR features the same edge-to-edge design and Face ID functionality in the iPhone XS models, but it has an LCD display instead of an OLED display, an aluminum frame instead of a stainless steel frame, and a single-lens camera.

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