The big tech companies don’t think much of sustainable repairs at all.
1st and 2nd generation AirPods batteries are replaceable
The battery of the first and second generation AirPods can now be changed against Apple’s wish.
France: Apple shows repair index for products
In France, Apple is now obliged to indicate how easy it is to repair products on sale.
iOS 14.4: Serious security vulnerability fixed and more hardware control
iOS 14.4 brings important security fixes. Apple also tries to prevent independent repairs even more.
Battery exchange for AirPods Max at around $80
You can have the batteries of your AirPods Max replaced.
iPhone 12 locked even further against repairs
Apple seems to hinder the free repair of iPhones more and more.
Apple Independent Repair Provider Program also for Macs
Apple is expanding the repair program for independent businesses – whether this is a good deal for them remains to be seen.
Apple wants to work with free iPhone repair shops
It sounds like an April fool's joke but Apple is moving a bit towards the right to free repair. (more…)
Independent repair shops continue to be suppressed by Google
Google actively opposes repair shops that want to advertise on the search engine. Google places itself with its market power against free repair possibilities. (more…)
