Apple has announced that its relaxing its policy on used parts foriPhonerepairs.
This makes it easier to fix your broken iPhone and save some cash along the way.
In apress release, Apple calls this new capability an upcoming enhancement to its existing repair processes.
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The policy will go into effect later this year, presumably around the launch of theiPhone 16.
Apple employs parts pairing, linking a components serial number to a particular gear.
You cant even swap batteries between iPhones without running into this semi-blockade.
The Right to Repair movement has had some wins over the past few months.
In the end, Apple stands to win from this decision.
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