You’re sitting in a coffee shop, and you glance around. Half the people have cracked iPhone screens. The other half have Androids… with cases that look like tank armor. So what gives?Are iPhones just more fragile — or is there something else going on? We fix a lot of iPhones at Barrie Screen Repair, and […]
Maybe it slipped off the kitchen counter. Maybe your toddler used it as a frisbee. Maybe you looked at it wrong and it cracked out of spite. Either way — here we are. A shattered iPad screen isn’t just a cosmetic problem. It makes everything harder: tapping, reading, scrolling, and, let’s be honest, pretending your […]
So you dropped your iPhone in the sink. Or the toilet. Or maybe the lake at Centennial Beach.Your phone is soaked, and now your friend with “tech experience” says: “Just throw it in a bag of rice overnight.” It’s a nice idea. It feels proactive. But does it actually work? Short answer?No.Long answer? Keep reading […]
Everyone has an opinion.Some say iPhones are overpriced. Others say Androids are built like wet paper towels.But when it comes to breakage and repair costs, who’s really worse? We’ve repaired thousands of phones at Barrie Screen Repair — both Apple and Android. So here’s what the actual numbers say. Let’s Talk Breakage Rates We hate […]
You’re scrolling your phone while watching the kids at Homer Barrett Park, and suddenly — crack. Your iPhone or iPad slips, and now your screen looks like it went ten rounds with a cheese grater. Whether it’s your iPhone, iPad, or gaming console, people in Elmvale are often stuck asking the same thing: “Do I […]
Let’s get one thing straight — iPhone screens are tough… but not invincible. You might think that sleek sheet of glass glued to your hand is indestructible, but spoiler alert: it’s not. So, how long should an iPhone screen actually last?We asked around, looked at repair data, and mixed in a little common sense. Here’s […]
Let me tell you, the hype for the Switch 2 was real. I didn’t think I’d actually land one day of launch—especially here in Barrie, where landing hot new tech feels harder than finding parking at the waterfront on a long weekend. But… I did what any responsible adult with poor impulse control and Wi-Fi […]
Introduction: The iPhone’s Origin and Evolution Story In 2007, Steve Jobs unveiled a device that combined “a widescreen iPod, a mobile phone, and an internet communicator” – the original iPhone. It’s hard to overstate how revolutionary this first iPhone (2007) was: a 3.5-inch multitouch screen, no physical keyboard, and a fully-fledged web browser in your […]
So your iPhone won’t turn on.You’ve pressed the power button. You’ve plugged it in. You’ve begged it. You’ve tried everything short of calling a priest. Still nothing. Before you assume your phone is toast, here’s the truth: most “dead” iPhones are fixable — and the fix usually isn’t what people expect. Let’s walk through what’s […]
One minute you’re docking your Switch to jump into Mario Kart.Next minute — no charge. No video. No nothing. If your Nintendo Switch has suddenly stopped charging, syncing to the dock, or even turning on… chances are, the USB-C port is fried. Let’s break down exactly what it costs to fix this in Barrie, what […]