apple expanding pilot program allowing repairs of select vintage macs worldwide, starting with 2012 macbook air

Apple will add 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air models released Mid 2012 to its vintage and obsolete products list on August 31, according to internal document distributed to Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers and obtained by MacRumors from reliable source...   Apple says 2012 MacBook Air models will remain eligible for service at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers through August 31, 2020, book is classified as vintage.   Apple launched this pilot program February, starting with 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac models released Mid 2011, only in United States and Turkey, so this marks the time the initiative has expanded worldwide..   The period for Mid 2011 iMac models was set to expire August 31, 2018, and Apple has extended it to January 1, 2019, according to internal documents.   unlike MacBook Air, service for Mid 2011 iMac remains in United States and Turkey only...   The exact reason for the pilot program is unclear, beyond Apple apparently having surplus of repair parts for these specific MacBook Air and iMac models.   TiVo is planning to launch apps for Apple TV, Roku, and Fire TV later this year, reports Zatz Not Funny via The Verge.   There are few notable deals happening on Amazon this week, including promo codes from Aukey, lowest-ever discount on Twelve South's new PowerPic frame, combo on Mophie Qi chargers, and...   Apple today seeded the beta of macOS Mojave 10.14.3 update to developers and beta testers, few days after releasing the beta and more than month after the launch...   DirecTV Now Solid Streaming TV Services With Some Drawbacks • CES 2019 Elgato Unveils Thunderbolt Pro Dock With Dual USB-C, Dual USB-A, Gigabit Ethernet, DisplayPort, and More • How to Create Virtual Home Button in iOS Using Assistive Touch  .   Read more