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Apple Denying Support to Smokers?

7:00AM Chris Jacob | The Consumerist is reporting that two Mac users were denied AppleCare coverage because the owners were smokers. Not because the computers were damaged by second-hand smoke, but because of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. More »
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Rumour Smashed: AT&T Not Insuring iPhones For US$5 a Month

3:50AM Jason Chen | We knew that rumour about AT&T iPhone insurance for US$5 was too good to be true, seeing as we went through the same thing back in 2007 when the iPhone was launched. AT&T’s insurance company, Asurion, isn’t going to cover that super expensive phone for only US$5 a month, even with the US$125 deductible on pricier smartphones and PDAs. Tough luck guys, but you can always get AppleCare and protect yourself from most problems on your phone not caused by you being a dumbass. [MobileWhack] More »
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AppleCare for iPhone Available Now For $69

8:37AM jenneth | The $69 iPhone Apple Care we told you about is now live on Apple’s site. You can order online (free shipping) in order to extend your one year of complimentary iPhone repair service to two years. Telephone support, on the other hand, is still free for two years even without AppleCare. AppleCare is not available for residents of Alabama, Connecticut, Nevada, or Wyoming, so don’t bother ordering it if you live there. [Apple] More »