HMD, which now calls itself Human Mobile Devices, has introduced a smartphone it says can be easily repaired at home. The HMD Skyline’s back is removed by turning one screw and levering it out with a guitar pick. The screen, any bent ports, and a depleted battery can be accessed and fixed. The phone has

Apple’s says it has made life easier for non authorised repairers by making its official self service diagnostics software available in the U.K. The software gives gives anyone the same ability as Apple authorised service providers and independent repairers to test parts functionality and performance, and identify which parts may need repair. The software supports

Self-repair company iFixit has scrapped its two-year-old Samsung Repair Hub because it “consistently faced obstacles that made us doubt Samsung’s commitment to making repair more accessible”. The Samsung Repair Hub aimed to provide local independent repair businesses with tools and parts to repair Galaxy devices Samsung UK says iFixit’s announcement is specific to Samsung US.

HMD, which now stands for ‘Human Mobile Devices’ has launched a range of ‘Pulse’ branded phones designed to be repairable by consumers. They are the HMD Pulse Pro, (price to be announced) HMD Pulse+ (£129) and HMD Pulse (£99). The HMD Pulse range is built so owners can replace a damaged display, fix a bent

Apple has changed its repair processes in ts Self Service Repair programme to allow consumers and independent repair providers to use parts from donor devices that can be paired to the repaired product. The parts calibration process will begin this fall with safeguards to block parts from lost or stolen devices being used. The new

Gadget insurance giant Assurant has bought repair chain iSmash and its 38 retail locations. iSmash had been looking for a sale for several months after its auditors put up a red flag over its future prospects as losses mounted to nearly £6 million, mainly due to the effects of Covid lockdowns and the new culture

TMT First founder Adam Whitehouse’s campaign to get a national apprenticeship scheme set up has succeeded with the official launch of The Digital Device Repair Technician Apprenticeship. The scheme, which will now be rolled out nationally over the coming months, has been created in partnership with the Institute for Apprenticeships Tech Education (IfATE). It follows

Apple has expanded its Self Service Repair program to include the iPhone 15 lineup and M2-powered computers. The service is now available in 24 additional European countries, including Croatia, Denmark, Greece, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Switzerland. This expansion supports 35 Apple products across 33 countries and is available in 24 languages. Apple Diagnostics for Self

The Google Pixel Fold is the most expensive phone to repair with an eyewatering bill of £1,177 at for a full repair including new screen and battery replacement

The Manufacturing Growth Programme has helped Samsung repair centre TMT First expand its operation to repair more than 200,000 mobile phones, tablets, accessories and laptops a year.

Vodafone is covering every phone on a monthly Evo contract for free warranty repairs as long as the customer has it and free replacement of a drained battery for up to three years of ownership.

HMD Global has launched new £199 Nokia phone with user-repairable and replaceable screen, charging ports and battery.

Samsung Galaxy customers who want to fix their device repairs can now access the correct repair kits and genuine Samsung parts as Samsung’s Self-Repair program comes to the UK.

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The Milton Keynes based firm offers a range of abrasives, polishers, accessories and tools

Assurant has also opened a Device Care Centre in Tunstall, Staffordshire

Mobile repair and product firm ArmaFone opened its first TechPOD in July outside a Sainsbury’s store, in a new supermarket strategy that it hopes will bear fruit alongside other initiatives like its tech academy

The TechPod is easily deployed and will be a stand-alone unit next to the main store, with ArmaFone’s team of trained technicians and customer service staff

Compare Your Repair is a price comparison site for UK mobile phone repairs 

Brits wait an average of seven weeks to get their phones repaired

The Doncaster-based company, which has been gaining traction since it was founded in 2015, runs a service that it says has succeeded in keeping return rates low as it bids for further growth and expansion

The repair retailer is aiming to inspire apprentices to get into the mobile repair and tech sector

Apple has faced pressure in recent months to be open with regards with to access for repairs

The service will enable consumers access to parts, tools and manuals

iSmash founder Julian Shovlin remains a director 

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The company is also looking to expand its WeFix service to more locations this year

Insurance2go found fewer than one in 20 Brits have insurance cover for their child’s smartphone

Cradlepoint partnership marks Tech Data’s entry into connectivity

The operator is targeting 25 locations by the end of 2021

Samsung-partnered mobile fleet “we come to you” fleet to double from 73 to 150 mobile workshops

Mobile News gathered the views on the impact of Apple’s US move to begin selling parts to independent repairers

WeFix handles Samsung customer repairs directly

Repair specialists aim to split cost over time Technology repair chain iSmash has signed a deal with Sweden-based payments provider Klarna to facilitate customer payments. The deal will see the implementation of Klarna’s “pay in 3” service in iSmash’s 26 stores across the UK, which splits the cost of a repair into three equal instalments.

The new scheme could see customers benefit from £142m in payments, says Ofcom

Mobile repairer has relocated from St. Matthew Street in Ipswich

Parent company decides to pull the plug on GRS after two years of ‘significant’ trading losses

Firm targets Android vendor accrediation by the end of the year and 70 stores by 2020

If it’s broken, we’ll fix it – quickly – says iSmash founder and MD Julian Shovlin

Gadget retail store invests £350,000 in expansion

Eligible devices are the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, S8, S8+ OnePlus 5, on 24 month contracts with 30GB of data O2 has announced selected smartphones bought on 30GB and above tariffs from today (Sep 8) will be eligible for one free screen replacement. Eligible devices are the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, S8, S8+ OnePlus 5,

The repair chain has 20 stores throughout the capital and is aiming to open 50 stores across the UK by 2019

Reverse logistics work to also to transfer from UTL over the next 12 months

Prices for screen repairs and replacements cost £89 from selected branches

Ingram Micro Mobility, Brightstar and holders UTL battle it out for lucrative contract

Contract extends in and out of warranty service offered to the retailer by repairs specialist, which also provides a range of after sales support functions to its customers

Firm looks to boost revenues by £30m by re-entering the high street