Apple has issued the release candidate (or golden master) builds of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 for users who are enrolled in the beta testing programs for iPhone and iPad system software. Release Candidate (RC) builds are typically the final version of system software in a beta development cycle

Have you ever sent a message from your iPhone and quickly regretted it? Or maybe you sent a message and you realize it didn’t convey what you intended, or it’s full of typos, or it was even sent to the wrong person? That’s where Undo Send comes in, a feature that is now available

Focus Mode is a feature that was designed to allow iPhone users to focus on tasks by muting and hiding notifications, messages, phone calls, and other alerts on their devices. The Focus feature used to be very simple and called Do Not Disturb Mode, but with later versions of iOS, Apple added a bun

The biggest risk when you switch to a new device or cell phone service carrier is losing some or all of your data from your old device.Most people assume either their phone’s manufacturer (Apple, Samsung, etc.) or their service provider (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc.)  will automatically tr

You know that we fix a variety of electronic devices at The Lab, but sometimes our repairs go even beyond our expectations. Phones, tablets, computers, drones, they’re what make up the majority of our repairs but our micro-soldering skills have been put to work in unexpected ways.Bow SightThe kineti

Winter weather and subzero temperatures are just around the corner for us here in Northern Indiana. What can you do to prepare? Beyond making sure you keep enough gas in your car and wear a warm coat, you need to get your cell phone ready to withstand those freezing temperatures.The most common reas

It’s the time of year when holiday gift-giving is at the top of everyone’s to-do list. Shopping local is important year-round, but local businesses like ours can really benefit when you do your holiday shopping with us!Winter Holiday GiveawayBecause we love this time of year so much, we’re doing a s

We’re dedicated to helping you repair your phones so you can keep them running smoothly as long as possible. That being said, there are a few easy things you can do to extend the life of your phone and avoid repairs as long as possible.Keep Your Phone CleanYour smartphone is constantly in your hand

We’re committed to helping you repair your electronic devices instead of having to replace them. However, there comes a point where you inevitably need to upgrade to a new laptop or device. What do you do with your old one?You can always recycle your old electronic devices (including laptops!) for f

Slow internet connections and data speeds can completely ruin your day. Especially when you know that you have a good connection, there doesn’t seem to be a reason for a slowdown.Is your co-worker hogging all the bandwidth or are there too many people using the Wi-Fi at once at home? Here are a

We are all about empowering you to fix your own electronics. It’s part of our repair, don’t replace mindset! However, repairing your own electronics is not without risk. So where’s the line?Below we’re sharing some of the common DIY computer repair risks to be aware of, along with our recommendation

That moment when you drop your iPad or tablet and hope you didn’t crack the screen is the worst! Whether you dropped your tablet or the screen was weakened over time and cracked, it still needs to be repaired.At The Lab, screen repairs are some of the most common things we do. If you’ve been trying

Financial information, medical histories, and other sensitive personal information is vulnerable when it is stored online. However, there isn’t really an option to avoid this level of vulnerability in the way our world works today. So how do you make data protection part of your everyday habits?The

Most of the simple phone repairs we handle for our customers are completed in less than 3 hours. While you’re absolutely free to drop off your phone and head home, have you considered spending a few hours exploring downtown Warsaw while you wait?We’re only a few blocks away from Center Lake, not to

One of the most common reasons our customers bring their phones in for repair is liquid damage. We’ve all been there. You spilled a drink on your phone or it fell into a puddle or it simply slipped out of your hands and into a sink (or toilet…yikes). We’ve even had people bring their phones in

One of the features that makes newer iPhones so attractive is also what makes them incredibly fragile: the back glass. If you own an iPhone 8 or newer, odds are you’ve accidentally cracked the back glass at some point. It happens to the best of us!Even if your phone’s back glass only has a tiny crac

Most of us have been there. You’ve been going about your day and drop your phone, shattering the screen. Or maybe you leaned over a little too far to reach something in your kitchen, only to knock your phone into the sink? Been rushing to get to work and dropped your phone in a puddle?It’s nearly im

That sinking feeling when you realize your phone isn’t where you thought it was is the worst. Losing your smartphone can happen to anyone, but you can avoid a complete disaster of a lost phone if you’re prepared.The first thing to do when you realize your phone is actually missing is not to panic!An

When your phone stops working, your first impulse is probably to start Googling for a way to do a smartphone fix it. It’s completely understandable to want to save money and time if you can fix the problem yourself, but there are some phone repairs that aren’t worth the risk.We’re big supporters of

You might have noticed that “creating smiles” is our tagline here at The Lab. But it isn’t just a slogan, it’s the driving force behind everything we do. Whether you need your iPhone’s back glass replaced, have a computer repair that needs to be finished fast, or cracked your phone’s screen aga