Published 18:38 IST, November 2nd 2024

Apple announces free repair for iPhone 14 Plus but there’s a catch

Apple has announced a free service programme for the iPhone 14 Plus worldwide, but only the units that meet the conditions will be eligible for it.

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Apple is offering free repair for iPhone 14 Plus. | Image: Reuters
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Apple has announced it will fix iPhone 14 Plus devices for free, but condition for eligibility requires m to have a specific hardware issue. In a post on its service programme page, Apple said it would offer free repair for iPhone 14 Plus models with faulty rear cameras, showing no preview. Those who have alrey paid to have this issue fixed at one of Apple’s Authorised Service Providers will be eligible for a refund.

Checking wher an iPhone 14 Plus unit has faulty cameras is easy. service programme page lets users enter serial number of ir iPhone 14 Plus to find out ir eligibility. “Apple has determined that rear camera on a very small percentage of iPhone 14 Plus devices may exhibit no preview. Affected devices were manufactured between April 10, 2023 to April 28, 2024,” said company on program page.

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All affected iPhone 14 Plus models are likely not showing a preview in camera app. While reason is unclear, Apple has confirmed that problem is serious. new service programme applies to all iPhone 14 Plus users worldwide. If a user has been facing issue on ir iPhone 14 Plus, y can take it to nearest Apple Authorised Service Provider and get it fixed at no cost. Those who have paid to get it fixed can contact store or Apple for a refund.

announcement comes days after launch of Apple’s new Mac portfolio, entirely powered by M4 chip. company unveiled 2024 versions of iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro. iMac uses standard M4 chip, while Mac mini and MacBook Pro have higher variants with M4 Pro and M4 Pro/M4 Max chips, respectively. new models also have or improvements, such as a 12MP Centre Stage on iMac and MacBook Pro and smallest size of Mac mini for first time in years. new iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro now also have 16GB of unified memory on ir entry-level variants.

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2024 editions of iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro are up for pre-orders in India and will go on sale starting November 8.

18:38 IST, November 2nd 2024