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An Hour and a Half at Apple Genius Bar

It started with a text at 6:21 am on Saturday morning.

Please fix, possibly today. (Referring to an iPhone 11 Pro with broken screen.)

iPhone 11 Pro with broken screen.

First I thought I should rent Apple Self Service Repair kit (https://selfservicerepair.com/), but t needed to be done today. So I made an appointment with Apple Genius Bar.

Even though it was a Saturday, my schedule was not surprisingly full. I was working on one MacBook Pro failing to start. At the same time, I was trying to figure out why Microsoft Outlook on a particular Windows PC kept crashing.

A few emails and texts came in for appointments. I also was tasked to pick up a birthday present at a particular retailer. It was indeed a busy Saturday.

I went in to the Apple Store 5 minutes before my appointment, and promptly seated at the Genius Bar. Finding out that the AppleCare+ had already expired, I knew it was going to be an expensive repair; $279 Out if Warranty repair vs $29 with AppleCare+.

iPhone 11 out of warranty Screen Replacement costs
iPhone 12 Pro Max screen replacement cost with AppleCare+

Knowing this I made a call to get confirmation for the pricing so I can proceed with the repair; it was approved.

iPhone 11 Pro with broken screen during diagnostic.

One hour later I went back to the Apple Store to pick up the the iPhone 11 Pro, with new screen. I paid $279 + Sales Tax and went on to my next destination.

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iPhone Bluetooth Headset

First and Latest Apple Bluetooth Headsets

Thirteen years later, I still have iPhone Bluetooth Headset sealed in its box.

Apple iPhone Bluetooth Headset (2007) and iPhone 12 Pro Max (2020)
First and Latest Apple Bluetooth Headsets
First (2007) and Latest (2020) Apple Bluetooth Headsets

AirPods Pro is my current favorite Bluetooth Headset.

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Anker iPhone LED Flash

Anker iPhone LED Flash

Out of curiosity, I purchased Anker iPhone LED Flash.

Anker iPhone LED Flash on Amazon

This would be great to use when taking photos with iPhone; so I convinced myself. As many have said, the best camera you can use is the one you have with you. I generally use the iPhone as main camera because it is, well, with me almost all the time.

iPhone LED Flash on Anker.com

Specs:

  • Input Power: 5V / 0.5A
  • Battery: 700mAh
  • Brightness: Up to 4× brighter and with up to twice the range of the native iPhone camera flash
  • Cable Length: 1.5 m when extended, 25 cm when contracted
  • Dimensions: 1.75 x 1.5 x 1.65 in / 44.5 x 38 x 42 mm
  • Weight: 2.61 oz / 74 g

One thing I immediately noticed about this iPhone LED Flash is Lightning Charging Port and Tripod Mount. I meant Two, two things that I noticed about this are Lightning Charging Port, Tripod Mount and Lightning Connector. Ah, that’s three. (…)

Tripod Mount
Lightning Charging Port

The iPhone LED Flash can also be sued used independently as a flashlight, thanks to its built-in 700mAh battery. That’s what the Lightning Charging Port is for, charging the battery. By the way, it seems that the LED Flash battery is also charging when connected the iPhone via the Lightning Cable. I’ll do more test to confirm this.

What’s in the box?

  • iPhone LED Flash
  • Silicone Diffuser
  • Pouch
  • Happy Card
  • User Manual
What’s in the box? — Not Jack

there are a lot of application to this LED Flash. Generally I do not use iPhone built-in Flash on regular basis, because I don’t like how the photo looks. I do use the flash when I’m photographing something in a controlled lighting environment.

Should I be able to control my desire to slack, I’d be posting some photos using this iPhone LED Flash in the future. That’s because I have not yet perfected the art of Time Travel.