Not only that but other devicesMacs, for examplewill be added to this new Self Service Repair Program later.
Apple will even provide repair guides.
But will people really start repairing their own iPhones?
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Or is Apple just trying to get right-to-repair legislators off its back?
The program also allows you to send in old parts for recycling.
That program was only available to businesses that employed an Apple-certified technician.
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Overall, this is excellent news.
Many of us are happy taking apart our devices to perform common repairs.
“This can only help everyone[.]
Apple’s press release also says it’s now designing its devices with repairability in mind.
But that doesn’t matter.
What matters is that anyone with repair skills can now exercise those skills with full support.
Could it just be a way to stave off stricter laws stemming from the Right to Repair movement?
Almost a year ago, the European Parliamentvoted to support the Right to Repair.
Apple gets a good rep and some money, and users get a way to repair their own devices.
Its just a start, but it shows the way the winds are blowing.
Throwing out this consumer-friendly program cant hurt and likely doesnt cost much to operate.
In the end, though, this is the way regulation works.
And in this case, its a good result for everyone.
