Instead of relying on a phone insurance plan, I was able to use a credit card perk to get reimbursed for some of the repair costs. Mike Sorrentino Senior Editor Mike Sorrentino is a Senior Editor for ...

Apple has simplified the battery replacement process and is selling the battery through its Self Service Repair Store, complete with an updated step-by-step guide. Here are the details. Last October, ...

Replacing a phone battery, even in models labeled as having "non-replaceable" batteries, is a feasible and cost-effective way to extend the life of your device. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it ...

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Hard to repair phones are inexcusable now. Hard to repair phones are inexcusable now. is a reporter who writes about tech, money, and human behavior. She joined The Verge in 2014 as science editor.

Stop killing your flagship phone's best feature to save pennies on battery ...

I've been using my iPhone 12 Pro Max for just over three years, and it's still a great device for my needs. But after that much time, it's clear that its battery no longer holds the charge it used to.