Tech Giant Apple Advocates for Widespread U.S. Right-to-Repair Act
Tech Giant Apple Advocates for Widespread U.S. Right-to-Repair Act
If there’s one company that used to embody the concept of being against self-repairs, it’s probably Apple. The company was notoriously hostile against third-party repairs, especially in recent years. But it’s also looking to tone down its rhetoric and look better for self-repair enthusiasts, especially against increasingly more pressing legislation. Now, Apple will be backing the US government’s intentions to make right-to-repair the law of the land.
After California’s right-to-repair law passed with Apple’s backing , the company announced that it would also back a nationwide bill. Brian Naumann, Apple’s vice president for service and operation management, said that “we intend to honor California’s new repair provisions across the United States,” confirming that Apple’s compliance with California’s law will extend nationwide, with the company making parts, tools, and documentation available to whoever needs them. He also added that “Apple also believes that consumers and businesses would benefit from a national law that balances repairability with product integrity, usability, and physical safety.”
While there is currently no nationwide right-to-repair law gaining traction in either the Senate or the House of Representatives, the White House has started to push for it and recognize right-to-repair as a consumer issue. Lots of states are following California’s lead and have passed right-to-repair laws of their own, while others are debating similar bills, so it’s just a matter of getting Congress to pick up the issue now to make right-to-repair nationwide once and for all.
However, while Apple is backing this, the commitment also needs to come in hand with a commitment to make its devices actually more repairable. While you can technically get parts for your iPhone and fix it yourself, any parts you buy actually need to be validated with Apple through its internal systems, making the process more complicated and closing the door to things such as repairs using second-hand parts (since it needs to check whether you actually bought the part rather than just verifying it). It’s something that iFixit has complained about , and so have other users.
We’re definitely glad to see Apple turn the ship here, but there’s a lot that needs to improve.
Source: Reuters via Ars Technica
Also read:
- [New] Optimal Video Techniques to Dominate FreeFire Vlogs
- [New] Through Virtual Lenses Exploring VR, AR, and Mixed Reality
- [Updated] 2024 Approved Engage Audiences with These Inspiring, Free Templates for Slideshows
- [Updated] Pairing Facebook Playback With Home Theaters for 2024
- [Updated] The Price Tag on Popularity – PewDiePie's Annual Earnings
- 2024 Approved Unveiling the Secrets of Facebook Story Filming and Editing
- Exploring the Undiscovered Facets of Story Viewing
- How do I reset my Xiaomi Redmi Note 12T Pro Phone without technical knowledge? | Dr.fone
- How to Downgrade Apple iPhone XS Max to an Older Version? | Dr.fone
- How to Overcome Black Screen Glitch in Rainbow Six Siege - Your Comprehensive PC Guide
- Remove Google FRP Lock on Smart 7
- Sign .csv files Online for Free
- The way to get back lost messages from Tecno
- Unlock a disable iPhone 11 without itunes or icloud
- Updated Advanced Audio Editing Implementing Real-Time Ducking in Windows Version of Adobe Premiere Pro
- Updated In 2024, Silencing Audio in MP4 Format A Step-by-Step Guide
- Use Device Manager to reinstall your hardware drivers in Windows 10 & 7
- Your Complete Guide To Reset Asus ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Dr.fone
- Your Complete Guide To Reset Oppo Reno 10 Pro 5G | Dr.fone
- Title: Tech Giant Apple Advocates for Widespread U.S. Right-to-Repair Act
- Author: Ian
- Created at : 2024-09-30 05:35:45
- Updated at : 2024-10-01 04:06:00
- Link: https://techidaily.com/tech-giant-apple-advocates-for-widespread-us-right-to-repair-act/
- License: This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.