Apple Ending Restrictive Repair Policies After Pressure, Will Allow Used Parts in iPhones
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Apple will allow used, genuine iPhone parts to work properly in newer iPhone models starting this fall, ending restrictive "parts pairing" practices.
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The change makes it cheaper and easier for iPhone owners to repair broken screens, cameras, and other components.
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Apple made the change due to rising pressure from right-to-repair advocates and lawmakers seeking to reduce e-waste.
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Parts pairing has until now disabled iPhone features when replacing broken parts, fueling the e-waste crisis.
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The update coincides with a Colorado bill banning throttling device repairs using parts pairing restrictions.