Apple under fire for Independent Repair Program shop contracts
A look at Apple’s contract for third-party repair shops that want to join the Independent Repair Program has been called “crazy” and “onerous”.
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Critics call Apple’s claims it loses money over repairs ‘vague’, ‘absurd’, and ‘wild’
Critics of Apple’s fight against the “right to repair” say the company’s latest arguments on the matter are “absurd” and “vague”, among other things.
Apple says it doesn’t make any profit from repair services
Apple has responded to a U.S. House Committee letter asking for details regarding the App Store policies and more, revealing it sees no revenue from repair services.
Apple now permits independent repair shops to fix out-of-warranty iPhones using official parts
Starting today, there are now more places for Apple customers to get their out-of-warranty iPhones repaired using official Apple parts.
Apple is ‘locking’ some iPhone batteries in an attempt to discourage third-party replacements
Apple is using a software move to try and prevent device owners from installing third-party replacement batteries.
1,000 US Best Buy stores now provide expert service and repairs for Apple products
Like with all authorized service providers, Best Buy employs trained experts who use genuine parts. Moreover, every repair done at a Best Buy store is backed by Apple.
2016 13-inch MacBook Pro now has a Display Backlight Service Program
Some models of the 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2016 have a persistent backlight issue. And now, in early 2019, Apple has just launched a repair program to fix the problem.
Apple’s Keyboard Service Program now includes 2018 MacBook Pro, 2018 MacBook Air and 2019 MacBook Pro
Apple is expanding its official Keyboard Service Program to include not only the 2018 Mac notebook lineup, but also the newest 2019 MacBook Pro models the company just announced.
Apple to replace some Series 3 watch repairs with Series 4 models due to part shortages
Apple is running low on Series 3 parts so customers needing a repair or replacement will be getting a brand spanking new Series 4 instead. How cool is that?
Apple may be prepping to comply with right to repair legislation
Apple may be softening its stance on repair laws after vehemently fighting for years, across nearly two dozen US states, against right to repair legislation.
Apple updates its repair policy, will now fix iPhones with third-party replacement batteries
At a time when people are realizing that a battery replacement can extend the life of their phone, Apple has decided to open up repairs to iPhone with third-party batteries.
iFixit extends its discounted DIY $30 iPhone battery replacement service through 2019
The iFixit kits include everything you need to open up and swap your own battery. And unlike Apple’s own program, iFixit’s battery kits are available for older iPhones as well.
