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In honor of World AIDS Day, which takes place on December 1, Apple has started turning the Apple Store logos at many of its retail locations around the world red. Apple CEO Tim Cook shared some photos of the red logos on Twitter this afternoon.

Apple stores around the world are turning red to honor. Together, we can achieve an AIDS-free generation. — Tim Cook (@timcook) Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak earlier this week said that Apple plans to turn the logos at 125 stores red, with another 400 stores set to feature red decals over their Apple logos. The red coloring is meant to raise awareness for the global fight against AIDS. Apple plans to promote World AIDS Day in its retail locations over the course of the next week. From Saturday, December 1 to Friday, December 7, $1 of every Apple Pay purchase made at an Apple Store, through the Apple Store app, or on the Apple website will be donated to (RED), the charity Apple has worked with for years. (RED) focuses on putting an end to AIDS in Africa through money given to The Global Fund.

Yesterday, it has raised $200 million for (RED) through the exclusive (PRODUCT)RED merchandise that it sells. When Apple customers purchase a (PRODUCT)RED device or accessory, a portion of the proceeds is donated to (RED).

For more videos. Battery Replacement Cost After Program Ends After December 31, 2018, replacement iPhone batteries will return to regular price. For most iPhones, replacement batteries at $49, with the exception of the iPhone X. Apple will charge $69 for an iPhone X battery replacement. The iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR are not eligible for $29 replacement batteries as these devices were released well after the battery issue first came to light and are still under warranty.

How to Initiate a Battery Replacement To initiate a battery replacement, use Apple's. You can take your iPhone to an Apple retail store, an Apple Authorized Service Provider, or send it in for replacement at an Apple Repair Center. With both replacement methods, Apple warns that it could take up to five business days, but in-store battery replacements are often completed more quickly.

Some mail-in repairs can take as long as nine days. Any damage that impairs the replacement of the battery, such as a cracked screen, will need to be repaired first before the battery can be swapped out for a new one. Checking the Health of Your iPhone Battery You can check on the health of your battery by opening up the Settings app, choosing the Battery section, and selecting 'Battery Health.' The Battery Health option will let you know the exact maximum capacity of the battery in your iOS device and whether your iPhone is able to operate at Peak Performance Capability. If the battery is not operating at Peak Performance Capability, you will see a recommendation for a battery replacement in order to restore the full functionality of the device. Performance Management and Minimizing Shutdowns iPhones that are not operating at peak performance can see random shutdowns due to a degrading battery's inability to keep up with processor demands at times of peak usage.

To prevent processor shutdowns, Apple introduced a performance management feature that throttles the processor of the iPhone when the battery cannot provide the power the processor needs. Performance management does result in slower performance, and while the feature can be disabled by in an iPhone with a degraded battery, the only permanent fix is a new battery. Apple initially implemented performance management quietly in in January 2017 and did not let customers know what was going on. The feature was discovered in late 2017, leading to customers who were outraged that Apple did not tell them their devices were being throttled. There was a huge public upset, leading Apple to issue an apology and to provide the $29 battery replacement program. Apple has been offering no-questions-asked $29 battery replacements since December of 2017. The Future of Performance Management All iPhones will eventually face battery degradation issues due to the nature of lithium ion batteries.

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While performance management software was initially limited to the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and SE, Apple in iOS 12.1 it to the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X to prevent future shutdowns should these devices suffer from failing batteries. In the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and X, performance management features introduced due to degraded batteries 'may be less noticeable' because of their 'more advanced hardware and software design.' Future iPhones, such as the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, will also eventually receive performance management software until battery technology improves. While the Apple Watch typically has a 14-day return policy, Apple will honor refund requests related to upcoming heart health features for up to 45 days after purchase, according to an internal document distributed to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers in the United States.

The document, obtained by MacRumors, states that Apple Stores will refer these requests to Apple Support, so customers will need to to initiate a refund beyond the usual two-week period. Heart health features include the upcoming ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 models and irregular heart rhythm notifications on Apple Watch Series 1 through Series 4 models. A separate Apple document obtained by MacRumors indicates that the ECG app, and likely the notifications, will be. Apple Stores are not required to inspect the Apple Watch if a customer has a heart health-related refund request greater than 14 days after purchase, so it sounds like as long as a customer mentions the ECG app or irregular heart rhythm notifications as the reason for the return, Apple will honor it up to 45 days.

Apple's document does not provide any further details, so it's unclear why this policy exists. While the ECG app and irregular heart rhythm notifications are regulated features, the extended refund policy is not mandated by the FDA, according to a spokesperson for the agency. Apple did not respond to a request for comment. Perhaps this is simply more time for customers to try out the heart-related features.

Apple cautions that the ECG app is 'not intended to be a diagnostic device or to replace traditional methods of diagnosis,' and 'should not be used to monitor or track disease state or change medication without first talking to a doctor.' To take an ECG reading from the Apple Watch, users will need to place a finger on the Digital Crown while wearing the watch.

The reading is completed in 30 seconds, allowing users to determine whether their hearts are beating in a regular pattern or if there are signs of atrial fibrillation. ECG and other heart data will be collected in the Health app on a paired iPhone 5s or newer running iOS 12.1.1 or later. Apple and Amazon today that Apple Music will launch on beginning the week of December 17. In a blog post, Amazon explains that Apple Music subscribers will be able to ask Alexa to play their favorite songs, artist, playlists, Beats1 radio stations, and albums, all through an Echo speaker. One example they give is the command, 'Alexa, play Bebe Rexha on Apple Music.' The integration will launch as an Apple Music skill that will need to be enabled within the Alexa app, where users will also be able to link their account to start listening to Apple Music on an Echo speaker. Apple Music will join the ranks of a few other music streaming services already supported on Echo, including Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Pandora.

“Music is one of the most popular features on Alexa—since we launched Alexa four years ago, customers are listening to more music in their homes than ever before,” said Dave Limp, senior vice president, Amazon Devices. “We are committed to offering great music providers to our customers and since launching the Music Skill API to developers just last month, we’ve expanded the music selection on Alexa to include even more top tier services. We’re thrilled to bring Apple Music – one of the most popular music services in the US – to Echo customers this holiday.” Apple Music is said to have, including those on the free trial.

The company is in a battle with Spotify as each tries to grow their numbers. In November, Spotify 87 million paid subscribers on its service, and 191 million monthly active users. These numbers refer to global paid subscriber users, and in a report over the summer it was that Apple Music is actually ahead of Spotify's paid subscriber count in the United States. Both Apple Music and Spotify were said to have more than 20 million paid subscribers in the U.S.

As of July 2018, and at the time Apple was 'a hair ahead' of its rival. Earlier this month, Financial Times reported that Apple had regarding the possibility of Apple taking a financial stake in the struggling radio company that filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.

Despite its financial troubles, iHeartMedia remains the largest radio station owner in the country with over 850 AM and FM stations. Financial Times has followed up with a new report today on the negotiations between Apple and iHeartMedia, and while no deal has been struck, it appears Apple is considering several options that would help it leverage iHeartMedia's expertise in terrestrial radio and promote Apple Music and Beats 1 to millions of potential customers. According to people familiar with the negotiations, Apple has considered buying a stake in the radio group, as well as signing a marketing or promotional partnership. Another option under consideration is for Apple to acquire iHeartRadio’s streaming platform, which would be a relatively cheap way to reach the service’s 120m registered users.One unnamed music executive quoted in the story notes that the millions of radio listeners around the world will 'inevitably migrate' to online options over time, and Apple undoubtedly would love to make Apple Music the destination for those users as it continues to compete with the likes of Spotify.

The report also notes that Apple Music's user base has grown to 56 million subscribers, up from. While the increase has pushed Apple past Spotify to become the largest music streaming service in the U.S., Spotify is still growing at a faster pace globally, adding 12 million users over the past six months to reach a total of 87 million subscribers.

Apple today quietly released new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max silicone cases, as well as Apple Watch Sport Bands, in three new colors: Hibiscus, Mellow Yellow, and Pacific Green. In addition, Apple has begun selling the that debuted on nike.com earlier this month in Celestial Teal, Olive Flak, and Smokey Mauve. IPhone Silicone Cases ($39): - Hibiscus:, - Mellow Yellow:, - Pacific Green:, Apple Watch Sport Bands ($49): - Hibiscus:, - Mellow Yellow:, - Pacific Green:, Apple Watch Nike Sport Bands ($49): - Celestial Teal/Black:, - Olive Flak/Black:, - Smokey Mauve/Particle Beige:, Apple Watch Nike Sport Loops ($49): - Celestial Teal:, - Olive Flak:, - Smokey Mauve:, The new cases and bands are generally available for delivery as soon as next Monday, with in-store availability estimated for next Tuesday. Despite the introduction of new case colors for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, there is still no sign of Apple-branded iPhone XR cases.

When the new and debuted in late October, Apple added an online store listing for an. At the time it was first introduced, the listing for said that it would be released in late November, but as pointed out by, that the device won't be coming until December. Priced at $1,199, the Blackmagic eGPU Pro features a Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics processor with 8GB MBM2 memory, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, four USB 3 ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, and a DisplayPort 1.4 port. It offers 85W of power delivery.

Like the prior non-Pro Blackmagic eGPU, the new version features an all-in-one aluminum enclosure. Apple's Thunderbolt 3-enabled Macs, including the Mac mini, the MacBook Air, and the MacBook Pro, work with the Blackmagic eGPU Pro. Apple, a longtime supporter of AIDS research through its, today on the work (RED) is doing to put an end to AIDS in Africa with the money it raises for. Since its founding in 2006, (RED) has raised more than $600 million to support the Global Fund, $200 million of which has come from Apple.

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Apple sells a selection of exclusive (PRODUCT)RED branded merchandise, and when customers purchase a (PRODUCT)RED device or accessory, a portion of the proceeds is donated to (RED). Apple has been selling (PRODUCT)RED merchandise for years now, and its most recent release is the red version of the iPhone XR. Apple is (RED)'s largest corporate donor, and in its release today, Apple shared some stories of the HIV-positive caregivers who benefit from the money donated to the Global Fund, and the. The Global Fund has provided money to thousands of facilities in Kenya and seven other countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, and it's made a huge impact cutting down on the spread of the disease. In 2017, there were 53,000 cases of HIV in Kenya, a major improvement over the number of HIV cases back in 2000 when 9.3 percent of all adults in the country were HIV-positive. Great news ahead of World AIDS Day, 's total for reaches $200 MILLION.

100% goes to. Thank you all for buying (PRODUCT)RED. — (RED) (@RED) With improved access to HIV treatment through the Global Fund, which provides 17.5 million people with life-saving antiretroviral treatments at the moment of diagnosis, just 4.8 percent of adults in Kenya were HIV-positive in 2017.

'The Global Fund and (RED) have made a huge impact in the lives of HIV-positive patients,' says Robina Anene Muli, who runs the Embakasi Health Centre. 'Especially when it comes to testing kits, ARVs and other drugs - they provide 80 percent of our supplies and funding.' Apple is planning a major fundraising effort in honor of World AIDS Day, set to take place this Saturday.

From December 1 to December 7, $1 of every Apple Pay purchase made at an Apple Store, through the Apple Store app, or on the Apple website will be donated to (RED). Apple will also turn the Apple logos at many of its retail stores red to raise AIDS awareness, as it has done in past years. Note: Due to the political nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our forum.

All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts. The video shows off the tiled interface that's used with Group FaceTime, designed to highlight the person who is speaking at the current time. Group FaceTime also has a feature that lets you use Animoji, Memoji, and filters during your video chats, but that option is not shown off in today's video. Group FaceTime was introduced as a main feature in the iOS 12 beta, but it was not ready for iOS 12's September launch so Apple temporarily removed it. Group FaceTime was re-released in iOS 12.1, which Apple launched.

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( $70 off - ). ( $80 off - )Orders placed today are estimated to be delivered in the first week of December. Quantities are limited, however, so we recommend acting fast or using to monitor when inventory is replenished. Apple says certified refurbished iPad models are thoroughly inspected, tested, cleaned, and repackaged in a new white box, with all accessories and documentation included.

Every refurbished iPad receives a new battery and a new outer shell, making it virtually indistinguishable from a brand new iPad. Every refurbished iPad is covered by Apple's standard one-year warranty effective on the date the tablet is delivered.

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The coverage can be extended to two years from the refurbished purchase date with, which costs $69 or $3.49 per month for the the 9.7-inch iPad in the United States. While certified refurbished iPads represent a decent opportunity for savings, better deals were offered on the sixth-generation 9.7-inch iPad. Walmart and Target, for example, offered the Wi-Fi model with 32GB of storage for just $249 brand new, less than Apple's refurbished price of $279. Those interested in a better deal on the sixth-generation iPad can monitor the price charts in our continuously updated. (Thanks, Shanmugam!). Apple is facing that accuses the company of failing to install vent filters in MacBooks and iMacs, leading to lower processor speeds and screen smudges from trapped dust, which result in expensive repairs for consumers. News of was published today by Hagens Berman, the firm handling the case.

'Apple is the most valuable company in the world today because consumers trust it to make reliable, quality products, yet it has failed to remedy one of the most simple and well-known problems in the technology community - the accumulation of dust,' said Steve Berman, managing partner and co-founder of Hagens Berman. 'This filter defect is costing Apple owners hundreds of dollars in repairs, and Apple refuses to take responsibility.' 'We intend to hold Apple accountable for this costly defect affecting millions of its computers,' Berman added.According to the lawsuit, some iMac, iMac Pro, MacBook Pro, MacBook, and MacBook Air users have experienced dark smudges and spots on the interior of the screens of their computers as well as excessive slowness due to heating issues because of the lack of a filter in these devices. The computer intakes air to cool its components, but with no filter, dust gets trapped inside. This affects the screen and logic board of the computer, leading to dust stuck behind the screen and gummed up motherboards, causing the computer to run slow and/or overheat.Dust accumulating from the air allegedly impacts the screen and the motherboard, causing spots on the display and heat regulation issues.

Hagens Berman says that Apple has been charging customers with machines out of warranty upwards of $600 to fix these problems. The lawsuit says iMac and MacBook models from 2013 to 2018 are affected. Several plaintiffs are named in the lawsuit, including a photographer who was plagued by dark spots on her Mac's display, a user who had smudges on his iMac who was required to pay $600 for a replacement after five months, and a third iMac owner who saw dark smudges soon after making a purchase and subsequently had his display and motherboard replaced multiple times, leading to high repair bills. The class action lawsuit is seeking monetary compensation for Mac owners, including compensation for screens that 'did not perform as advertised,' reimbursement for out-of-pocket repair costs, and compensation for those who sold their computers at a loss due to dark smudges on the display or poor performance.