The new iPod Touch is here, and we tore it down to reveal…nothing all that new. What is new, however, are these sweet teardown wallpapers. As with the previous-generation iPod Touch, the opening procedure uses the same good ol’ clips and glue, and the battery is still soldered to the logic board. The headphone jack, speaker, and Lightning port are also soldered together, … [Read more...] about iPod Touch 7th-Gen Teardown Wallpapers
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iPod Touch Not-A-Teardown: The Headphone Jack Lives
Apple released a subtly refreshed iPod Touch this week, and as usual, we tore it apart looking for undisclosed changes. Our findings wouldn’t fill a full-length teardown post, but we still think this device is kinda fascinating. So here’s a peek inside what may be the last of a vanishing breed: the pocketable, headphone-jack-equipped iOS device. On the surface, the only change … [Read more...] about iPod Touch Not-A-Teardown: The Headphone Jack Lives
OnePlus 7 Pro Teardown Wallpaper
The OnePlus 7 Pro Teardown is here, revealing some interesting design choices—some good, and some not so good. But what’s always good is a teardown wallpaper. Inside the OnePlus 7 Pro is a fairly modular setup, where parts that commonly break can easily be replaced, including the battery. The screen is a different story, as well as the front-facing camera—its mechanical sliding … [Read more...] about OnePlus 7 Pro Teardown Wallpaper
Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Teardown
Microsoft has released a disc-less version of the Xbox One S, officially known as the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition. The absence of a disc drive means there are fewer moving parts that can break, but what about the rest of the package? We tore it down to find out. Instead of screws holding the bottom cover in place, we were faced with some clips that we had to pry apart with … [Read more...] about Xbox One S All-Digital Edition Teardown
Google Pixel 3a: The Budget Phone with the Premium Camera, Torn Down
Having taken a fresh, purple-ish Pixel 3a apart, we’re kinda impressed, kinda confused, and feeling like it’s 2016 all over again. The Pixel 3a is easier on the wallet, and it’s easier to fix if you bust the screen or something inside—although that display is so slim you might end up with more broken than fixed. That said, a headphone jack these days feels like a luxury. We had … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 3a: The Budget Phone with the Premium Camera, Torn Down
Samsung Galaxy Fold Teardown Wallpapers
Samsung may have recalled its first foldable smartphone, but that didn’t stop us from releasing our Samsung Galaxy Fold teardown. And keeping up with our tradition of teardown wallpapers, we have some fresh Galaxy Fold wallpapers to share. Since this smartphone-tablet hybrid isn’t even available to the public yet (although Samsung is now aiming for a June 13 release), we’re not … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Fold Teardown Wallpapers
Samsung Galaxy Fold: Yep, We Tore It Down
You may have to wait to get your hands on the Samsung Galaxy Fold, but iFixit’s got your back with a fresh teardown! Unfold a chair and strap in—this one’s a doozy. The big takeaway? This thing is Fragile with a capital ‘F.’ As expected, there are a ton of entry points for dust and other foreign matter to make their way inside, and there are so many different ways for the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Fold: Yep, We Tore It Down
iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Teardown
The countdown to Thanksgiving has begun, and we’re celebrating a wee bit early by carving up Apple’s final offering of the season—the Smart Keyboard. The iPad Pro accessories are making Apple history—the first official iPad stylus, and now the first official iPad keyboard. We’ve seen inside an iPad Smart Cover and several Apple keyboards—but we never expected the twain … [Read more...] about iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Teardown
iFixit: Apple Pencil Teardown
We all know a trusty No. 2 Pencil is full of graphite (not lead) but just what’s powering the Apple Pencil? Apple’s super snazzy stylus finally landed on our teardown table and we had to bust out the rotary tool to get it open. First impressions? It’s pretty neat how much clever tech they were able to cram into such a teensy cavity. But fixers and hackers beware: this device … [Read more...] about iFixit: Apple Pencil Teardown
iFixit Tears Down the New MacBook Airs
iFixit has performed its usual teardowns on the newly refreshed MacBook Airs. The updated 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air now feature fifth generation Intel Core processors up to 2.2 GHz, with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.2 GHz, integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000, and Thunderbolt 2, delivering up to 20Gbps, twice the bandwidth of the previous generation. The 13-inch MacBook Air … [Read more...] about iFixit Tears Down the New MacBook Airs