A new Geekbench result posted this evening purportedly reveals performance data for the next-generation iPhone XR set to debut at next week’s media event.

The result, spotted by forum member EugW, lists a model number of “iPhone12,1” running iOS 13.1 with a motherboard identifier of N104AP. Back in May, Bloomberg reported that the next-generation iPhone XR was internally codenamed N104, while 9to5Mac reported in July that the device would carry the model number iPhone12,1.

If legitimate, the result reveals a few details about the iPhone XR successor and its A13 chip. First, the result shows approximately 4 GB of RAM for the device, which would be an increase over the 3 GB found in the current iPhone XR and in line with predictions from noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The iPhone XS and XS Max already include 4 GB of RAM, and there have not been any solid rumors suggesting their successors will see an increase.

Moving on to the A13 itself, the result indicates it continues to include six cores, presumably in an identical setup compared to the A12 with two high-performance cores and four high-efficiency cores.

The A13’s high-performance cores are shown running at 2.66 GHz in today’s result, compared to 2.49 GHz in the A12, leading to an approximately 12–13 percent gain in single-core performance for the A13 with a score of 5415, compared to an average 4796 for the A12 in the iPhone XR.

Interestingly, the A13’s multi-core score of 11294 is nearly identical to the A12’s average score of 11192, although Geekbench’s developer John Poole tells us there could be some throttling due to thermal limits as similar situations have been seen with the A12 in the iPhone XS and XR, so we may have to wait for more data to see where the A13 truly tops out.

Careful observers will note oddly low figures for the L1 and L2 caches on this A13, but Poole tells us Geekbench has difficulty telling whether the cache values it reads are for the high-performance or high-efficiency cores, particularly on unreleased hardware for which the software hasn’t been optimized.

While we can’t confirm whether the Geekbench result is legitimate, as results certainly can be faked, all of the data appears reasonable or explainable and Poole tells us “there’s nothing obviously wrong with the result.”

We’ll know more with the unveiling of all three of the new iPhones at Apple’s media event on September 10, although Apple is unlikely to share specifics on chip speeds and RAM amounts. It won’t take long, however, for additional data to surface confirming specs for the new devices.

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Over the past few days, MacRumors has published several details about Apple’s upcoming Tile competitor and its development of an augmented reality headset after receiving an internal build of iOS 13 from a source.

Digging further into the code, we have come across several other tidbits of information related to the Apple Watch and iPhone.

First, it appears Apple is working on a new Schooltime feature for the Apple Watch, which is designed to help students focus during school hours by blocking access to apps, complications, and notifications on the device. Emergency calls and alerts will not be blocked for safety reasons.

Users can set when Schooltime is enabled in the Apple Watch app on iPhone, such as every weekday.

Apple is also testing sleep tracking on the Watch, as reported by 9to5Mac earlier today. We can confirm this functionality is referred to as “Time in Bed tracking” based on internal iOS 13 code, with one string noting that “you can also track your sleep and get woken up silently by wearing your watch to bed.”

A new Sleep app on the Apple Watch will provide users with an overview of their sleeping patterns, as well as send users bedtime and battery charging reminders. Apple Watch users will be recommended to have at least 30 percent of battery life to wear it to sleep, according to an iOS 13 string seen by MacRumors.

Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman was first to report that Apple was testing sleep tracking on the Apple Watch. Back in February, he said Apple plans to roll out the feature by 2020 if the testing is deemed successful. This follows Apple’s acquisition of the iPhone-connected sleep tracking accessory Beddit in 2017.

MacRumors has also uncovered references to new Apple Watch complications, including ones for Altitude, Latitude, Longitude, and Sleep. When released, the Sleep app may also have an entire watch face, based on a “ClockFaces-Burrito” string. “Burrito” is the codename for the Apple Watch‘s sleep tracking.

As for the iPhone, internal strings in iOS 13 point towards new low-light photo settings in the stock Camera app and possibly a new Tournaments feature in Game Center for multiplayer games, although details are slim.

Earlier today, MacRumors uncovered an icon within Apple’s internal Find My app that depicts what appears to be an AR or VR headset. There are “on” and “off” versions of the icon in white and gray respectively, and each has “B389” in its filename, the codename for Apple’s upcoming Tile-like item trackers.

This icon could simply represent the expected augmented reality mode in the Find My app and likely does not depict Apple’s actual augmented reality headset. Read our earlier coverage for more details on that project.

MacRumors continues to dig through the iOS 13 build, which is from June, and we will be sure to share any further discoveries.

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Today is Labor Day in the United States, and a number of retailers have introduced deals on Apple products and related accessories. In this article we’ve rounded up some of the best Labor Day deals for Apple fans, including discounts on the Apple Watch Series 4, charging accessories, HomeKit devices, and more. Most of the bargains will expire later tonight.

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Apple Watch Series 4

Best Buy’s Labor Day sale is winding down today, and still offers $50 off the Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) and $70 off models with cellular support. This means that prices start at $349.00 for 40mm Aluminum models (GPS) and $379.00 for 44mm Aluminum models (GPS), and then rise to $429.00 for 40mm Aluminum models (GPS + cellular) and $459.00 for 44mm Aluminum models (GPS + cellular).

Of course, there are a wide variety of Apple Watches on sale at Best Buy through this weekend, including Nike+ editions and models with stainless steel cases. You can browse the full list by heading to Best Buy, and then check out the full Labor Day sale by visiting this page.

AirPods

There are a few AirPods-related deals going on this Labor Day, with the best sales found on Amazon. You can get the AirPods with Wireless Charging Case for $169.99, down from $199.00 ($30 off). Additionally, the retailer has the updated AirPods with Charging Case for $144.95, down from $159.00 ($14 off).

Adorama has the best deal on the standalone Wireless Charging Case, priced at $64.99, down from $79.00. This option is best for anyone with the original AirPods model, which they can upgrade to wireless charging through the accessory.

iPad

Amazon’s sale on the 2018 9.7-inch iPad and iPad Pro continues today, with savings of up to $399 off original prices of the tablets.

9.7-inch (Early 2018)

• Cellular, 32GB – $379.99, down from $459.00 ($79 off)
• Cellular, 128GB – $459.99, down from $559.00 ($99 off)

11-inch iPad Pro (Late 2018)

• Wi-Fi, 64GB – $674.00, down from $799.00 ($125 off)
• Wi-Fi, 256GB – $799.99, down from $949.00 ($149 off)
• Wi-Fi, 1TB – $1,149.99, down from $1,549.00 ($399 off, lowest ever)
• Cellular, 256GB – $899.99, down from $1,099.00 ($199 off)

12.9-inch iPad Pro (Late 2018)

• Wi-Fi, 1TB – $1,349.99, down from $1,749.00 ($399 off, lowest ever)
• Cellular, 64GB – $899.99, down from $1,149.00 ($249 off, lowest ever)
• Cellular, 256GB – $1,099.99, down from $1,299.00 ($199 off)

MacBook Air

You can find discounts on the MacBook Air from late 2018 at B&H Photo, with savings of up to $300. If you’re on the hunt for the newer models, Amazon has savings on the 2019 MacBook Air models.

Late 2018

• 256GB – $1,099.99, down from $1,399.00 ($300 off)
• 16GB RAM, 512GB Flash Storage – $1,149.99, down from $1,799.00 ($650 off)

Mid 2019

• 128GB – $999.99, down from $1,099.00 ($99 off)
• 256GB – $1,199.99, down from $1,299.00 ($99 off)

MacBook Pro

Best Buy’s Labor Day sale includes a few solid discounts on the brand-new MacBook Pro from 2019, with lowest-ever prices on both the 13-inch and 15-inch models.

13-inch (Mid 2019)

• 2.4 GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD – $1,499.99, down from $1,799.00 ($300 off, lowest ever)
• 2.4 GHz, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD – $1,699.99, down from $1,999.00 ($300 off, lowest ever)

15-inch (Mid 2019)

• 2.6 GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD – $1,999.99, down from $2,399.00 ($400 off, lowest ever)
• 2.3 GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD – $2,399.99, down from $2,799.00 ($400 off, lowest ever)

Arlo

A variety of Labor Day deals have hit Arlo’s security camera line across Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot.

Target

• Arlo Smart Home Security Camera System (1-camera) – $119, down from $149
• Arlo Smart Home Security Camera System (2-cameras) – $199, down from $249

Best Buy

• Arlo Pro Security (1-camera) – $179, down from $229
• Arlo Pro 2-Camera + Audio Doorbell Bundle – $379, down from $479
• Arlo Pro 2-Camera – $329, down from $399

Home Depot

• Arlo Pro 2 Security Camera System – $329, down from $399

CalDigit

CalDigit’s Labor Day sale kicked off late last week, and offers discounts on both refurbished and brand-new items.

You can find the full list of markdowns right here, including sales on Thunderbolt docks, external hard drives, USB-C cables, and much more.

Nimble

Nimble is offering 30 percent off sitewide today in celebration of its one-year anniversary, offering you a chance to save on the company’s eco-friendly portable chargers, wireless chargers, bottle iPhone cases, and cables. Nimble also just released its first USB-C to Lightning cable to support fast charging on the iPhone.

All of Nimble’s products have been made with as small a carbon footprint as possible, and each device and all of the company’s packaging is made with environmentally friendly materials. Head to Nimble.com to check out all of the company’s products before the anniversary sale ends.

Miscellaneous

• Twelve South – Get free two-day shipping on all U.S. orders $19.99 and up
• Pad & Quill – Up to 15 percent off
• Macally – Save on Macally’s mounts, stands, and other accessories
• eBay – eBay’s heralding in the fall season with a big sale on numerous categories, including tech deals on iPhone and other devices
• Satechi – Get 20 percent off sitewide with the code SATECHI20
• JBL – Save up to 60 percent off speakers and headphones
• Newegg – Get up to 50 percent off

As always, you can check out our full Deals Roundup to browse even more of the best Apple-related sales and bargains.

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Apple has been working with Burberry on a new chat service called “R Message” that integrates with the luxury fashion retailer’s internal iOS app and allows store associates to directly communicate with customers.

Vogue Business reports that the service, now being piloted, will be invitation-only and is designed to enable staff to chat with “high-value” clients via Burberry’s internal app, known as “R World.”

The idea is that R Message will essentially integrate Burberry’s internal system with its customer-facing app, allowing shoppers to book in-store appointments, receive personalized item recommendations, and buy products more directly.

The benefits for sales associates are said to include tight integration with the company’s back-end inventory system, which will let staff check stock and drive sales. In addition, a Newsfeed-style feature will keep them up-to-date with company updates, advertising campaign images, and press mentions to encourage regular usage and foster client relationships.

“You’ve got highly skilled associates who know how to serve in a luxury way, but even for a great associate, there might be 10 per cent extra that you can give them by giving them the right information at the right time,” says Mark Morris, Burberry’s vice president of digital commerce. “[Customers] now know much more about what they want… and to be at that service level where you can give credible advice, you need the basics.”

The service is broadly reminiscent of Apple Business Chat, which Burberry already uses, but rather than go through iMessage, in this case the business-client communications obviously take place within the retailer’s own app.

The Apple-Burberry partnership doesn’t come as too much of a surprise, as the two brands have maintained close ties over the years. The British luxury retailer used Apple’s iPhone 5s to capture its 2014 runway show, which Apple promoted in kind. Burberry was also the first clothing company to debut an Apple Music channel. And Apple’s former retail chief, Angela Ahrendts, was of course CEO of Burberry prior to her stint with the tech giant.

According to Vogue Business, the R Message service will support Apple Pay and is set to be piloted at Burberry’s Manchester flagship store before being rolled out to all 431 global locations and 6,000 associates.

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Update – Sep 2: The Elec has again reported that Apple plans to release an iPad Pro with 3D sensing camera technology early next year:

US-based Apple also plans to adopt the ToF module for the first time in its tablet, the iPad Pro, early next year. The ToF function will be available for the iPhones beginning in the latter half of next year.

Update – Aug 27: In an email to MacRumors, a representative for Derkwoo Electronics claimed that The Elec‘s report contained “wrong information” and “something that is not true about us.” The Elec has since deleted its article. Original story follows.

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Apple plans to release a new iPad Pro with 3D sensing rear cameras in March 2020, according to Korean website The Elec.

The report, citing unnamed industry sources, claims that Korean contract manufacturer Derkwoo Electronics will provide some of the components for the 3D sensing camera modules, including stiffeners and brackets. Mass production of those parts will supposedly begin towards the end of 2019.

The rear 3D sensing is said to be powered by time-of-flight technology, which measures the time that it takes for a laser or LED to bounce off of objects in a room, providing an accurate 3D map of the surroundings.

While the iPhone is expected to adopt a similar time-of-flight system next year, the report suggests that the iPad Pro will adopt the technology six months before the iPhone. Specifically, the new iPad Pro models would be released in March 2020, while new iPhones would likely follow in September.

This lines up with a January 2019 report from Bloomberg that claimed a laser-powered 3D camera could debut first on an iPad Pro as early as spring 2020, but Bloomberg more recently reported that Apple plans to refresh the iPad Pro line by the end of 2019, so Apple’s roadmap is not entirely clear.

TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also said there is an over 50 percent probability that the iPad Pro adopts time-of-flight technology in the fourth quarter of 2019 or first quarter of 2020.

Apple would be breaking precedent by refreshing the iPad Pro in March 2020, as the tablet has gone roughly 18 months between hardware updates since first launching in November 2015 — the second-generation 12.9-inch model was released in June 2017, followed by third-generation models in November 2018.

It’s also worth considering that the iPad rarely receives new features before the iPhone, with exceptions including LTE on the iPad 3 before the iPhone 5 in 2012, and the iPad receiving A4 and A5 chips before the iPhone.

Given that Bloomberg and Japanese blog Mac Otakara expect an iPad Pro refresh by the end of 2019, it is possible the March 2020 timeframe is inaccurate and that next year’s iPad Pro models launch in the fall instead, which would better space out the 2019 and 2020 refreshes and allow rear 3D sensing to debut on the iPhone.

3D sensing rear cameras coming to both the iPhone and iPad is not much of a surprise as Apple pushes further into augmented reality.

As additional reports surface, the iPad Pro‘s roadmap should become clearer.

Updated at 9:45 a.m. Pacific Time with additional details from Bloomberg and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

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Last week we reported on Google’s discovery of an old iPhone vulnerability – now fixed by Apple – that enabled malicious websites to steal data from thousands of users over a two-year period.

Google described these attacks in its original blog post as “indiscriminate,” however a report over the weekend by TechCrunch suggests the websites were part of a state-backed attack that specifically targeted Uyghur Muslims.

The websites were part of a campaign to target the religious group by infecting an iPhone with malicious code simply by visiting a booby-trapped web page. In gaining unfettered access to the iPhone’s software, an attacker could read a victim’s messages, passwords, and track their location in near-real time.

According to TechCrunch‘s sources, the Chinese government was allegedly behind the malicious websites, which also infected non-Uygurs who unintentionally accessed these domains because they were indexed in Google search. The FBI is said to have alerted Google to ask for the sites to be removed from its index to prevent infections.

Beijing has long sought to suppress the ethnic minority Uyghur community in the country’s Xinjiang state, with brutal crackdowns in the 1980s and 90s leading to significant numbers of Uyghurs fleeing China to seek asylum.

In the past year, at least one million Uighurs have been detained in internment camps, according to the United Nations human rights committee. Beijing claims the centers across Xinjiang are for “vocational training,” but a US Congressional hearing on the camps characterized them as “political re-education” centers.

Note: Due to the political nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our Politics, Religion, Social Issues forum. All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts.

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Apple has long been rumored to be working on an augmented reality headset or glasses, and despite a recent DigiTimes report claiming the project had been suspended, documentation seen by MacRumors in an internal build of iOS 13 suggests development of a head-mounted augmented reality display has continued.

Apple Glasses concept

Namely, internal builds of iOS 13 include a “STARTester” app that can switch in and out of a head-mounted mode, presumably to replicate the functionality of an augmented reality headset on an iPhone for testing purposes. There are two head-mounted states for testing, including “worn” and “held.”

There is also an internal README file in iOS 13 that describes a “StarBoard” system shell for stereo AR-enabled apps, which implies a headset of some kind. The file also suggests Apple is developing an augmented reality device codenamed “Garta,” possibly as one of several prototypes under the “T288” umbrella.

Digging further into the internal iOS 13 code, we uncovered numerous strings related to a so-called “StarBoard mode” and various “views” and “scenes.” Many of the strings reference augmented reality, including “ARStarBoardViewController” and “ARStarBoardSceneManager.”

Multiple sources have claimed that Apple plans to release augmented reality glasses as early as 2020, including analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, CNET, and Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, who in November 2017 reported that Apple’s headset would run a custom iOS-based operating system dubbed “rOS” for “reality operating system.”

Apple CEO Tim Cook has talked up the prospect of augmented reality several times, saying he views AR as “profound” because the technology “amplifies human performance instead of isolating humans.”

Steve Moser contributed to this report.

Update: Within the internal Find My app bundle that MacRumors exclusively shared last week, there is an icon depicting what appears to be an AR or VR headset that looks similar to the Google Cardboard.

There are “on” and “off” versions of the icon in white and gray respectively, and each has “MockMode” and “B389” in its filename, which is the codename for Apple’s item tracking tags. As such, this icon could simply represent the expected AR mode in the Find My app and likely does not depict Apple’s actual headset.

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Apple has added the Early 2013 21.5-inch iMac to its vintage and obsolete products list. The model of iMac is now classified by the company as vintage in the United States and Turkey, and obsolete in the rest of the world.

Apple defines vintage products as those that have not been manufactured for more than five but less than seven years. Macs and other products on the vintage and obsolete list are generally no longer eligible for hardware service at a Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Providers.

That being said, also-obsolete Late 2012 model iMacs are currently eligible for Apple’s pilot program that allows for repairs to continue into the vintage period, subject to parts availability. It’s not clear if the Early 2013 model 21.5-inch iMac will also come under the pilot program, but Apple has expanded it to include additional Macs and other Apple devices in the past.

The Early 2013 21.5-inch iMac was originally only available to educational institutions, taking advantage of a cheaper dual-core Intel Core i3 processor and integrated graphics to offer pricing of $1099, which was $200 less than the entry-level pricing for the consumer 2.15-inch iMac models Apple was selling at the time. The education-only iMac, which carries a model number of ME699LL/A, also included just 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive.

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It’s finally official: Apple’s iPhone media event will be held on September 10 at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park!

That was the biggest news of the week, but there was much more including a surprise release of the first iOS 13.1 beta even as iOS 13.0 has yet to be released, exclusive details on Apple’s Tile competitor for tagging and locating physical items from your iPhone, privacy-related changes to Apple’s quality control program for Siri, and more, so check out all of this week’s most important stories below.

Save the Date: Apple’s Next Event is September 10th

Apple on Thursday invited the media to a special event on Tuesday, September 10 at Steve Jobs Theater on its Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California. At the keynote, scheduled for 10 a.m. Pacific Time, the company is widely expected to introduce new iPhone and Apple Watch models.

We may also hear more details and pricing for Apple’s two new services launching in the fall, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade. There are also rumors about a 16-inch MacBook Pro, an iPad Pro refresh, and a 10.2-inch iPad, but these products could be held for an October event.

MacRumors will have live coverage of the keynote as it unfolds on our website and @MacRumorsLive on Twitter.

Apple Releases First Beta of iOS 13.1

Surprise! Apple this week seeded the first beta of iOS 13.1 to developers and public beta testers before iOS 13 has even been officially released.

This has allowed Apple to push back some iOS 13 features until iOS 13.1, like ETA sharing in Apple Maps, a new Audio Sharing feature, and Shortcuts automations. iOS 13 will still be released first in mid September, while iOS 13.1 should be available to all users by October.

Apple has also released iOS 12.4.1 with a jailbreak fix and seeded the latest betas of macOS Catalina, watchOS 6, and tvOS 13. And if you’re still running macOS Mojave, there is a new Supplemental Update this week.

Exclusive: Apple’s Tile Competitor Will Include ‘Items’ Tab in iOS 13’s Find My App and Much More

Apple has been rumored to be planning to compete with Tile and announce a small Bluetooth beacon device. This beacon could be attached to personal items such as keys, purses, or wallets so that the owner could find them even when out of range of the items.

MacRumors has discovered an ARKit “star” image in the Find My app bundle that hints at the possibility of Apple’s beacon incorporating augmented reality to find lost devices or items, similar to the Pixie Tracker. Apple may also allow these beacon devices to be “leashed” to an iOS or watchOS device so that the user would be notified when a beacon device is out of range of an iOS or watchOS device.

Taking things further, MacRumors was able to learn more about the beacon and how it will integrate with the new Find My app, discovering a number of images and other tidbits of information within an internal build of iOS 13.

Apple Apologizes Over Siri Privacy Concerns, Will Resume Grading Program in Fall With Several Changes

Apple has apologized over privacy concerns that arose after it was reported that contractors hired by the company frequently heard confidential information while listening to anonymized Siri audio recordings for quality evaluation purposes — aka grading.

After swiftly suspending its grading program and conducting a review of its policies, Apple says it will resume the evaluation process in the fall on an opt-in basis only and with improved privacy measures, including no longer retaining audio recordings.

Apple employees will still review anonymized, computer-generated transcripts of Siri interactions regardless of a customer’s opt-in status, with the only way to avoid this being to disable Siri entirely.

Apple to Allow Independent Repair Shops to Service Out-of-Warranty iPhones With Genuine Parts

Apple is launching a new program that will provide independent repair businesses with the same Apple genuine parts, tools, training, repair manuals, and diagnostics as Apple Authorized Service Providers, starting in the United States.

The program will allow independent repair shops to offer out-of-warranty service for iPhones, such as display and battery replacements, but there is no mention of in-warranty repairs or any other devices at this time. Apple has set up a new page on its website where repair businesses can learn more and apply.

macOS Catalina Tips and Tricks Worth Knowing

macOS Catalina should be released by the end of September, and ahead of time, we have highlighted some lesser-known features, tips, and tricks for the update over on our YouTube channel.

As a refresher, be sure to watch our macOS Catalina hands-on video from June, which provides a detailed overview of major new features.

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Apple Shelves ‘Walkie-Talkie’ Feature for iPhone-to-iPhone Messaging Without Wi-Fi or Cellular

A recent report claimed that Apple has shelved plans for a “walkie-talkie” feature that would have allowed iPhone users to communicate with each other in areas without cellular coverage, such as while hiking.

The feature would have allowed messaging without Wi-Fi or cellular connectivity, instead relying on the 900 MHz radio spectrum. The technology apparently relied on Intel modems, though, and Apple is widely expected to switch back to Qualcomm modems in iPhones starting in 2020.

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Apple today announced the launch of a new screen replacement program for Series 2 and Series 3 Apple Watch models, due to cracking issues.

Apple says that “under very rare circumstances” a crack can form along the rounded edge of the screen in aluminum Series 2 and Series 3 Apple Watch models, starting on one side of the screen and then continuing around it.

Customers with an eligible Apple Watch model can have their Apple Watch screen replaced free of charge from Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider if it is exhibiting this kind of crack. Affected customers can contact Apple support for a mail-in repair, visit an AASP, or visit an Apple retail store.

All Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3 models in aluminum are included in the repair program, with a list available in Apple’s support document.

Apple says that the new program covers eligible aluminum Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3 models for three years after the first retail sale of the unit or one year from the start date of the program, whichever is longer.

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