Smartphone RepairNovember 6, 2013August 1, 2014

Nexus 5 very repairable, reports find

The Google Nexus 5 was introduced recently to much fanfare, thanks to its crisp display and small price tag. Not only do owners get a formidable smartphone, they also get an incredibly repairable phone. According to Techlicious contributor Fox Van Allen, recent teardowns of the Nexus 5 have found that replacing broken parts is extremely easy. One…

MacBook RepairNovember 6, 2013August 1, 2014

Apple offers advice to fix MacBook keyboard, mouse freezes

A week or so ago, many newer MacBook Pro users of the 13-inch Retina display with the Haswell processor had been experiencing issues with their keyboard and trackpads freezing when running OS X Mavericks. While many forum users were offering their own advice on how to fix the problem, Apple was mum. Not anymore. The Franchise Herald…

iPhone RepairNovember 5, 2013August 1, 2014

Battery problems plaguing some iPhone 5S owners

Having a smartphone with a fast-draining battery is a fact of life for many owners, a problem that is a bit more pronounced for those who frequently use their devices throughout the day. However, some of the new iPhone 5S units are losing their charge quicker than normal. Apple Insider reported that Apple has found defects in a…

iPad RepairNovember 4, 2013August 1, 2014

iPad Air is twice as fast as iPad 4, benchmark test reveals

Many expected a performance bump when switching from an older iPad to the iPad Air, but only a few expected it to be as big of a difference as it turned out to be. According to Mobile Bloom News, the latest benchmark tests have shown that the Air performs twice as well as the fourth-generation iPad. The iPad Air model…

iPhone RepairNovember 1, 2013August 1, 2014

Nexus 5 vs. iPhone 5S: A comparison

Google and Apple have both recently released their flagship smartphones – the Nexus 5 and the iPhone 5S – to consumers. With both devices offering high-quality features, many have been quick to compare the two and break down the differences. Geek's James Plafke discussed the differences in the display and processing power of the two devices in a recent…