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Protective cases you can get for your iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus

The iPhone 8 has a different design than last year's iPhone 7, but the dimensions are very similar. It's possible you have a case that works now — try it out and see. But, if it doesn't fit, or you just want a new case, AppleInsider has rounded up a few of the best options.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 13

Keep your iPhone X safe with one of these protective cases

Anyone looking to buy an iPhone X at launch is probably concerned with keeping their new mobile device as safe as possible. AppleInsider has rounded up a selection of the cases on the market that offer protection with style.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 55

$29 battery exchanges for iPhone 6 and newer now available at most Apple retail locations

Many Apple retail locations in the U.S. started the $29 battery replacement for the iPhone 6 or newer, well in advance of a previously announced January timeframe — but appointments are filling up, and turnaround times are growing.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 81

iFixit matches Apple's $29 battery swap cost, covers pre-iPhone 6 devices

Looking to equal or beat Apple in the aftermath of its iPhone battery apology, iFixit has dropped the price of its do-it-yourself battery swap kits to $29 or less. More significantly this includes kits for the iPhone 4S, 5, 5s, and 5c, which are excluded from Apple's discounted battery replacements.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 60

Apple apologizes for iPhone slowdown controversy, will reduce out-of-warranty battery replacement to $29

Apple on Thursday addressed mounting criticism over the revelation that it slows down iPhones with aging batteries to prevent performance issues. In addition to apologizing, the company has also lowered the price of out-of-warranty battery replacements to $29, and will issue a software update in early 2018 to let users find out more information about the health of their device's battery.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 232

Hoping to capitalize on Apple battery controversy, HTC and Motorola volunteer that they don't slow down old phones

Bad publicity for Apple is a potential opportunity for competitors to gain ground, as seen with the iPhone battery controversy compelling HTC and Motorola to issue statements, saying they do not throttle performance on phones with older batteries.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 52

Criminal lawsuit over iPhone battery slowdowns filed in France, where planned obsolescence is illegal

Fallout continues to grow following the discovery that Apple slows down older phones with aging batteries to prevent random shutdowns, as a new criminal lawsuit in France aims to hit Apple's pocketbook — and could even result in jail time.

Neil Hughes 8 years ago 108

South Korea probes Apple's decision to slow down iPhones with weak batteries

The Korea Communications Commission has reportedly asked for an explanation in the wake of Apple's admission that it slows down older iPhones to prolong battery life.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 39

Apple tops device activations during holidays, iPhone X handily beating iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

Apple once again leads the industry in smartphone and tablet activations during the week before Christmas, with very strong sales of the iPhone X leading the iPhones released in 2017, with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 availability both overseas and as used devices adding to the lead.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 39

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