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Restoration of MTN sites in KwaZulu-Natal underway

By Staff Writer 13 April 2022

In the aftermath of the floods in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) repairs to over 500 MTN sites have begun but remains a challenging task, according to the company. FULL STORY >

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Samsung launches door to door repair service for smartphones

By Staff Writer 2 June 2021

Samsung has launched a new ‘Door to Door’ smartphone repair service, which provides users with another option to visiting a customer care centre. FULL STORY >

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Crosscall sets benchmark of device repairability globally

By Staff Writer 25 May 2021

Rugged mobile devices manufacturer, Crosscall, has confirmed that it ranks number one in the smartphone category in the global Repairability Index. The Index aims to measure and enforce the anti-waste law aimed to drive a circular... FULL STORY >

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How Ford helps dealers speed up repairs through wearable VR tech

By Staff Writer 7 May 2021

Ford recently conducted a pilot study of the RealWear HMT-1 Hands-free Remote Collaboration Tool, which remotely connects Ford dealership technicians with Ford’s Technical Assistance Centre FULL STORY >

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Repairing out-of-warranty Apple HomePod will cost nearly as much as a new one

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 February 2018

With the HomePod shipping Stateside, Apple has updated its support pages to include repair costs, and if it's out-of-warranty, it's gonna cost you. FULL STORY >

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Samsung fixes flood-damaged appliances for free

By Press Release 31 October 2017

Parcels delivered to more than 400 devastated families. FULL STORY >

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Apple Doctor’s decade of mobile repairing

By Press Release 3 May 2017

Apple Doctor. There are a few things that come to mind when hearing such a name – why so? They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away, is it a doctor’s office? Is it a new dietary plan? No. It’s one of the best specialised Apple mobile device... FULL STORY >

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Recent iFixit Google Pixel teardown reveals modular nature of device

By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 October 2016

Receiving a relatively solid repair score of six out of ten in the process. FULL STORY >

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Samsung SA launches cyber-booking for repair services in South Africa's major cities

By Press Release 27 September 2016

Customers can now book ahead to enjoy a one hour repair service. FULL STORY >

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Samsung extends local premium service warranties across all products

By Staff Writer 11 May 2015

Samsung has decided to extend the premium service of its warranties across its entire device and product lineup. FULL STORY >

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Samsung Launches an Online Repair Booking Service

By Staff Writer 13 March 2015

Samsung Electronics South Africa has launched a new online Cyber Service Centre, enabling customers to pre-book the repair of their mobile devices at a service centre and time that is convenient to them. FULL STORY >

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Where to go when your iPhone needs fixing

By Staff Writer 9 September 2010

TechSmart talked to George Hajipetrou over at Gmobile Repair Centre in Northriding, a company focused on only fixing iPhones. FULL STORY >

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