A bipartisan piece of legislation may be in the works that would make the right to repair a nationwidefederal mandate. For year, Apple has done what it could to prevent users and independent repair shops from fixing iPhones. The tech giant has incorporated special screws, difficult-to-replace adhesive, and even software lockouts to keep a grip […]
No matter what, your devices are going to eventually become vintage/obsolete. Apple has now classified the iPhone 6 Plus and fourth-generation iPad as vintage, meaning servicing and repair options are extremely limited. Apple first defines a device as “vintage” when it has not been on sale for five years. Up to then, Apple will provide […]
If you love fixing your own Apple gear but have been wanting access to Apple’s premium parts for a while, you’re going to like this. Apple has announced its Self Service Repair program, which will give individuals access to genuine Apple parts and tools for repair. The program will be available early next year in […]
Apple on Tuesday announced that the company has expanded its Independent Repair Provider Program to include Mac Repair. The following changes have been outlined via a leaked internal document: – Qualifying repair shops can gain access to Apple genuine parts, tools, and training starting August 17 – The program covers all Mac models – The […]
If you’re a techie in Europe or Canada, this will come in handy. Apple on Wednesday announced that it is expanding its Independent Repair Provider Program. The new contract allows businesses in Europe and Canada to sign up to offer customers iPhone repairs using genuine Apple components. Since the iPhone repair program launched last fall, […]