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Apple is making it easier for people to find out how repairable their existing or new iPhone or Mac is going to be. The company has recently started showing a repair index for iPhone and Mac on the Apple Store app and the Apple Online Store in France, as per a report by tech website https://www.macg.co. This information has been made mandatory by the French Government to fight against electronic waste. The repair index will give users insight into the repairability of their Apple devices and figure out how easily their devices can be repaired. According to the report, the repair index is based on five criteria (translated by MacGeneration from French): The availability of documentation (for repair, use and maintenance as well as the period during which this information is made available). The availability of documentation (for repair, use and maintenance as well as the period during which this information is made available). Disassembly (how easily it is done, … [Read more...] about Apple starts showing repairability index for iPhones and Macs

With the government implementing a slew of measures to further curb the spread of COVID-19, many events and social gatherings have been cancelled. For introverts, that doesn’t sound so bad – after all, an entire day at home, possibly lying in bed most of the time and binge-watching the latest season of your favourite Netflix show sounds, erm, doable. But for those who need more socialisation to stay motivated, being stuck at home with nothing to do but follow guidelines on social distancing can make the four walls of the house feel like being stuck behind bars. Fret not, however, as living in the age of technology also means that there are ways to work around this. If you want to hang out with loved ones while following social distancing but don’t know how, here are some of the apps and online services to bring you closer to them – virtually, of course. NETFLIX PARTY IS YOUR FRIEND Want to recreate that moment of watching Captain America pick up Thor’s hammer with … [Read more...] about Stuck at home? How to still have fun with friends using apps and online services

In a nutshell: The right-to-repair movement has taken some positive steps. Apple and Samsung recently began labeling their devices with repairability scores in France. Granted, this became required as of the first of this year. However, the two companies, which have stood against R2R laws in the past, have not complained about the new rules. French law now requires electronics manufacturers to post repairability scores for their products. The legislation went into effect on January 1, but companies have until next year before regulators begin imposing fines to enforce the rule. Apple and Samsung have already started displaying the labels on their websites (below) and in stores (bottom). French media outlet Radio France Internationale notes that manufacturers are allowed to self-report their scores but are bound by strict guidelines. The ratings range from 1-10, with higher scores indicating the device is more readily repairable. Things like ease of disassembly and … [Read more...] about Apple quietly added iPhone and MacBook repairability rankings to its French website

SINGAPORE: The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) warned on Thursday (Dec 17) of a fake SG Arrival Card website that is phishing for the personal particulars of travellers arriving in Singapore and requesting payments of US$30 for submission of the card. The website, www.singapore-arrival-card.com, "claims to be the electronic arrival card introduced by ICA to replace the paper disembarkation/embarkation card", the authority said. "We would like to clarify that the official SGAC e-service by ICA does not require travellers to make a payment to complete the online submission. "ICA takes a serious view of such fake websites as they undermine public trust in our system and processes," the authority added. ICA said a police report has been made and that it would work to bring the website down as well as continue to monitor the situation. "The ICA would like to advise members of public to exercise caution so that you do not unwittingly fall prey to such fake … [Read more...] about ICA warns of fake SG Arrival Card website, police report made

WITH gyms closed yet again, we couldn't think of a better time to test out the new Wahoo multisport watch. The new ELEMNT RIVAL GPS watch has been designed with triathletes in mind, and Wahoo can count the Brownlee brothers, Alistair and Johnny, amongst those trusting the device to aid their training. Released in late 2020, Wahoo fans have been long awaiting the release of a Wahoo watch. But was it worth the wait? Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL, £349.99, Wiggle - buy here Wahoo RIVAL Watch Review: Quick Summary First and foremost, we should mention that this isn't a smartwatch (in the traditional sense of the word, anyway) and nor does it pretend to be. If you're looking for a watch which plays music and has built-in coaching and contactless payments, then this isn't the watch for you. However, if you're after a multisport watch which will provide you with detailed data on metrics such as heart rate, elevation changes, and GPS based distance, time and cadence, then read on. … [Read more...] about Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL Watch Review