Apple to Allow Some iPhone Repairs With Used Parts, But Controversial Parts Pairing Practice Remains
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Apple announced it will allow some iPhone repairs using used genuine parts, but parts pairing practice remains.
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Parts pairing links component serial numbers to iPhone serial numbers digitally. Apple says it's to authenticate parts aren't spoofed.
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John Ternus, Apple's SVP of Hardware Engineering, defends parts pairing in interview as "not evil." Says it ensures quality.
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Ternus says parts pairing doesn't block third-party parts from working, just allows Apple to calibrate paired parts.
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Oregon legislation outlawed parts pairing, but unclear how Apple will comply and law will be enforced.