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Smartphones

Comparing Warranty Coverage for iPhone and Samsung Phones

Both Samsung and Apple offer similar warranty coverage, excluding user-caused damage. Samsung provides official support for DIY repairs through iFixit but does not list it as part of the warranty, which is a difference from Apple.

Samsung has an advantage in battery repairs and replacements, likely due to the previous battery issues with the Galaxy Note 7. Samsung’s approach to battery repair includes accounting for excessive battery degradation, whereas Apple has more stringent conditions.

In terms of extended coverage, Apple’s AppleCare+ is more cost-effective, especially for its high-end phones. While SamsungCare+ has lower starting prices for entry-level and mid-range devices, the plans for flagship phones are notably more expensive than AppleCare+ for iPhones. The cost for SamsungCare+ goes up to $329 for the Galaxy Z Fold series and S23 Ultra 1TB variant, whereas AppleCare+ maxes out at $269 for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

Overall, the warranty offerings from both companies are quite similar, with Apple having a slight edge due to listing DIY repairs under warranty and providing more affordable premium coverage for its top-tier iPhones.

Science, Technology

Only 10 Certified Subs Can Reach the Titanic

When it comes to going deep underwater, Japan’s JAMSTEC Shinkai 6500 holds the record among “manned submersibles for academic research” on Earth. It can dive to an impressive depth of 6,500 meters. However, it’s worth noting that there are other submersibles capable of diving even deeper, although they may not fall under the category of academic research.

Since its launch in 1991, the JAMSTEC Shinkai 6500 has completed over 1,500 dives. Its main mission is to research seafloor topography, geology, and marine organisms in various oceans, including the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, and Japanese seas. You can find more information about it on the JAMSTEC website.

Over the years, the Shinkai 6500 has undergone numerous upgrades and refits, with its most significant overhaul occurring in 2012. It has an interior diameter of two meters and can accommodate a maximum of three people, albeit with limited space. Underwater, its manipulators can lift objects weighing up to 100 kg, and its seven searchlights provide approximately 10 meters of visibility in the depths of the ocean. A typical dive in the Shinkai lasts around eight hours, but it can support its crew members for up to 129 hours in case of emergencies.