Unfortunately, the federal government may be undermining laws in states like Massachusetts, essentially telling car manufacturers to ignore state laws allowing shops and individuals access to manufacturer software. The folks pushing right to repair have won major victories over the past few years against other walled garden manufacturers like tractor makers John Deere. Last August, Apple brought its self-service program to certain MacBook models containing an M1 series chip. Individual parts and even the full kits themselves can cost a pretty penny, though there are options to return components to Apple stores for a rebate. The program started with parts for the iPhone 12 and 13. After years of forcing users to take their products to Apple stores for fixes, Apple finally announced it had jumped on the right-to-repair bandwagon in 2021. The news does confirm Apple is making good on its self-repair promises, at least for now. Prices for the upcoming kits are currently unavailable, but if they’re anything like the iPhone 13 then phone bundles could cost upwards of $90, while the basic Tool Kit is close to $50. Of course, Apple is still emphasizing that users who don’t have much experience with computer parts should visit an Apple store for repair. Though all those who use third-party components should beware that the software tool confirms repairs were done with “genuine Apple parts.” The kits are available for anybody in the U.S., plus Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, and the U.K.

Instead, users can activate the configuration software just by loading up the Diagnostics mode and will just need to follow on-screen prompts. Apple fans who are handy with a screwdriver no longer need to contact repair support to finish the System Configuration steps. The service is used for display, batteries, and cameras, and essentially verifies everything is working properly. In addition, Apple said it’s updated its configuration post-repair software on iPhones a little easier to use. These Are the Best Desktop Apps for Gmailĩ of the Best Flops on Display at the Museum of Failureįrom Disney+ to Max, Here Are the Best Streaming Services

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