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HTC's unlimited VR service comes to Valve Index headsets

You’d think that Valve’s Index headset would have supported Viveport Infinity from the outset given the premium price and backwards compatibility with HTC gear, but not so — it’s only just arriving now. As of August 29th, the Index has access to the unlimited VR service and its library of games, apps and videos. It costs the same $13 per month ($9 if you commit to a year)…
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Apple will 'verify' third-party iPhone repair stores

Apple has announced it will begin verifying third-party repair stores, widening the number of places that can fix your broken iPhone. The company has said that it’ll offer third-parties the same “genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals and diagnostics” as Apple Authorized Service Providers. On paper, it means that any verified and approved store will be able to offer…
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Apple is allowing independent repair shops to officially service iPhones

Apple announced a new scheme that will allow independent repair shops to offer official servicing of iPhones that are out of warranty. The new Independent Repair Provider Program gives small repair businesses access to the same Apple-genuine parts, training, and resources as Apple authorized service providers. The company said it trialed the initiative at 20 stores across North America, Europe…
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Honor 20S is up for pre-order registrations, September 4 launch is confirmed

The Honor 20 series was introduced in times of uncertainty when no one knew whether Huawei will be allowed to be on the free smartphone market ever again. Three months later all is good between China and the United States and Huawei devices start popping back up. The latest phone is the Honor 20S – pretty similar to the Honor 20, but with a different camera setup on the back. The company…
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