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               Apple Support App Now Offers Some Repair Estimates

   Josh Centers

   [1]MacRumors reports that the latest version of the iOS [2]Apple
   Support app now offers repair estimates for some repairs to some
   products in some locations. If that sounds less than satisfying, you're
   right'we could get repair estimates only for the most common repairs,
   like cracked screens on iPhones and iPads. For most repairs to most
   products, the Apple Support app was less than forthcoming about costs.
   We also have no sense of what Apple means by 'select locations''it
   could be areas sufficiently close to an Apple Authorized Service
   Provider or it could be only certain countries.

   To get an estimate:
    1. Open the Apple Support app.
    2. The app displays the device you're currently using. If you want to
       check another device registered to your Apple ID, tap Products in
       the upper-left corner and pick another device.
    3. Tap Repairs & Physical Damage.
    4. Tap the problem your device is experiencing. If your problem isn't
       listed, you can now tap 'Tell us what's happening' to put the
       problem into your own words. Regardless, follow the onscreen
       prompts.

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