Restoration of MTN sites in KwaZulu-Natal underway
By Staff Writer 13 April 2022In 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 >
Samsung launches door to door repair service for smartphones
By Staff Writer 2 June 2021Samsung has launched a new ‘Door to Door’ smartphone repair service, which provides users with another option to visiting a customer care centre. FULL STORY >
Crosscall sets benchmark of device repairability globally
By Staff Writer 25 May 2021Rugged 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 >
How Ford helps dealers speed up repairs through wearable VR tech
By Staff Writer 7 May 2021Ford 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 >
Repairing out-of-warranty Apple HomePod will cost nearly as much as a new one
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 12 February 2018With 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 >
Samsung fixes flood-damaged appliances for free
By Press Release 31 October 2017Parcels delivered to more than 400 devastated families. FULL STORY >
Apple Doctor’s decade of mobile repairing
By Press Release 3 May 2017Apple 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 >
Recent iFixit Google Pixel teardown reveals modular nature of device
By Robin-Leigh Chetty 24 October 2016Receiving a relatively solid repair score of six out of ten in the process. FULL STORY >
Samsung SA launches cyber-booking for repair services in South Africa's major cities
By Press Release 27 September 2016Customers can now book ahead to enjoy a one hour repair service. FULL STORY >
Samsung extends local premium service warranties across all products
By Staff Writer 11 May 2015Samsung has decided to extend the premium service of its warranties across its entire device and product lineup. FULL STORY >
Samsung Launches an Online Repair Booking Service
By Staff Writer 13 March 2015Samsung 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 >
Where to go when your iPhone needs fixing
By Staff Writer 9 September 2010TechSmart talked to George Hajipetrou over at Gmobile Repair Centre in Northriding, a company focused on only fixing iPhones. FULL STORY >
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