LG pushes V40 ThinQ pre-order launch early

It was probably not the best idea to launch those pre-orders the same day as when the iPhone XR comes online... oh good, LG changed tracks.

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Asus, HTC and Microsoft were warned by the FTC last month for illegal warranty stipulations

The Federal Trade Commission made it easy to learn Nintendo, Sony and Hyundai were accused of illegal warranty practices, and slightly more difficult to add Asus, HTC and Microsoft to that list.

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Apple Watch Series 2 devices with ‘expanded’ batteries will get free repairs for up to 3 years

If your 42mm Apple Watch Series 2 refuses to power on due to battery swelling, you no longer need a valid warranty to get the issue fixed up to three years after your original purchase.

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FTC asks six ‘major’ mobile, gaming and auto companies to revise their warranty policies

It's against the law to void an automobile, gaming system or mobile phone's warranty for use of third-party components or "unauthorized" repairs, which Nintendo, Sony, Hyundai and three other "major" companies seem to be ignoring.

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Samsung joins forces with uBreakiFix for same-day US repairs of select Galaxy phones

If you own a relatively new high-end Samsung smartphone in need of a quick repair, more than 300 uBreakiFix locations across the US are now certified for same-day official support.

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Apple slaps HomePod with predictably high $279 out-of-warranty repair price

If you haven't extended your limited HomePod warranty with $39 AppleCare+ service, you may want to, as uncovered repairs will be quite expensive.

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No class action settlement for LG bootloop litigation after all, extended warranty available instead

It appears not all US-based owners of LG G4, G5, V10, V20 and Nexus 5X phones plagued by the bootloop defect will be compensated for their sorrow after all.

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Google stretches Pixel 2 warranty to two years standard

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Though if you paid the $100+ to get Preferred Care, you may want to get a refund. Some may want to keep it because deductibles are better.

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