Apple announced the technical problems in the iPhone 5 – RBC

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Apple has acknowledged the possibility of problems with smartphones model iPhone 5. Due to technical problems the batteries some devices may require much more frequent than expected, charge. In this case, the battery life will be shorter than normal.

In a message posted on the site Apple, it is noted that the problem of batteries to be replaced free of charge at the service centers of the company. In the United States and China battery replacement program has already started, in other countries it is scheduled to start August 29, 2014.

For those who have already changed the defective battery at its own expense, to Apple promised to return the money.

The company emphasized that the problem affected “a very small” share of the smartphone, issued during the period from September 2012 to January of 2013. And because iPhone owners Advice: Before running the service center to check, whether the battery replacement program on their smartphone. To do this, enter the serial number of the unit in a special online form Apple.

In the spring of 2014 Apple has already spent on the share of free repairing the iPhone 5, released in March 2013. Then problems arose with the button on-off devices.

It was reported earlier that Apple has ordered a Japanese company Sharp and Japan Display screens for the new iPhone 6, and other components to displays – South Korea’s LG Display. It was assumed that this summer Apple factories in China will build a production model of the new iPhone, the total size of home party has been identified in a record 80 million copies.

As expected, the new screens are Apple’s smartphone will be significantly more than that of manufactured Now models. If the iPhone 5 screen size is 4 inches, then the screens of new products will grow to 4.7 and even 5.5 inches. It is expected that the screens will be equipped with advanced sensors able to respond differently to different pressing force. In addition, the new iPhone will be thinner and will gain more rounded shape.

Eugene Kalyuk

August 25, 2014