The Power Supply Exchange Program is not a repair option for power supplies or system fans that have failed or are defective. Its purpose is solely to offer owners of Power Mac G4 (Mirrored Drive Doors) computers the option to reduce the noise produced by their power supplies and system fans by taking advantage of recent improvements to these components.
Thursday February 5, 2026 12:22 pm PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple plans to announce the iPhone 17e on Thursday, February 19, according to Macwelt, the German equivalent of Macworld.
The report, citing industry sources, is available in English on Macworld.
Apple announced the iPhone 16e on Wednesday, February 19 last year, so the iPhone 17e would be unveiled exactly one year later if this rumor is accurate. It is quite uncommon for Apple to unveil...
Thursday February 5, 2026 12:54 pm PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple turns 50 this year, and its CEO Tim Cook has promised to celebrate the milestone. The big day falls on April 1, 2026.
"I've been unusually reflective lately about Apple because we have been working on what do we do to mark this moment," Cook told employees today, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. "When you really stop and pause and think about the last 50 years, it makes your heart ...
Friday February 6, 2026 3:06 pm PST by Juli Clover
In the iOS 26.4 update that's coming this spring, Apple will introduce a new version of Siri that's going to overhaul how we interact with the personal assistant and what it's able to do.
The iOS 26.4 version of Siri won't work like ChatGPT or Claude, but it will rely on large language models (LLMs) and has been updated from the ground up.
Upgraded Architecture
The next-generation...
Saturday February 7, 2026 9:26 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple today shared an ad that shows how the upgraded Center Stage front camera on the latest iPhones improves the process of taking a group selfie.
"Watch how the new front facing camera on iPhone 17 Pro takes group selfies that automatically expand and rotate as more people come into frame," says Apple. While the ad is focused on the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, the regular iPhone...
Tuesday February 3, 2026 7:47 am PST by Joe Rossignol
While the iOS 26.3 Release Candidate is now available ahead of a public release, the first iOS 26.4 beta is likely still at least a week away. Following beta testing, iOS 26.4 will likely be released to the general public in March or April.
Below, we have recapped known or rumored iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 features so far.
iOS 26.3
iPhone to Android Transfer Tool
iOS 26.3 makes it easier...
I don't know about the Apple stores, but I know that the service centers and specialists can not get this kit as a "part", and Apple would not reimburse us for doing the install. I'm glad they're not saying we'll do it for free, though I'm sure I will be doing a lot of these for my customers as a service to them.
The things I've noticed different about the MD G4s and the FW800 ones for cooling are:
Different main fan with collar that almost touches the heat sink. (sp?)
Lower wattage PSU with different, quieter fans.
High efficiency heat sink (more surface area).
More holes in the back, a regular pattern, including in the PCI covers.
Different air intake design in the lower front.
Sorry, but I couldn't help but comment on the installation by service centers statement.
Originally posted by cyks it's not that I'm too upset that I'll have to pay $20 for replacements (I have a Dual 1Gz MDD), but rather that I can't simply go to a store to get one. Instead, we're forced to order and pay the $20 for it- and if we don't want to instal it ourselves, then bring it to an Apple store and pay them to do it for us.
