iFixit partners with Microsoft on official repair tools
But consumers can't buy them just yet.
Right To Repair
iOS 15.2 will help you spot third-party iPhone parts
You'll know if a component was Apple-approved.
Why Apple changed its mind on Right to Repair
Apple is giving the people what they want, while also trying to avoid government regulation.
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Plus, we celebrate Apple supporting self-repair.
Apple's self service program will let you repair iPhones and Macs yourself
This may be Apple's answer to right-to-repair measures.
US Copyright Office provides a path to allow for more device repairs
The rulemaking follows a pro right to repair decision from the FTC.
Try to fix Valve’s Steam Deck at your own peril
You can pop it open, but a teardown video shows why it should stay closed.
Fairphone swings for the fences with its newest smartphone
The Fairphone 4 gets a new body, better cameras and 5G.
Face ID on the iPhone 13 stops working if a third-party replaces the phone's display
The limitation may be a bug.
McFlurry machines keep breaking and the FTC wants answers
The agency recently sent a letter to McDonald's restaurants to ask about the machine.
FTC votes to fight back against right to repair restrictions
The agency published a paper outlining how it plans to support consumers and small businesses.
President Biden will order the FTC to draft 'right to repair' rules
The policy will primarily target farmers but could also mention phone companies.
Framework’s modular DIY laptop is available to pre-order
The company promises an end to disposable laptops.
Apple now shows device repairability scores in France
The iPhone maker is complying with a new anti-waste law.
Startup designs a modular, repairable laptop
Framework has built the Fairphone of laptops.
Massachusetts voters pass right-to-repair expansion opening up car data
Voters approved a measure giving car owners and mechanics access to detailed telematics info.
Even an idiot can repair a Fairphone
Installing a new camera module is easy, once you know how.
Ventilator companies are opening up critical repair documents to the public
After being called out by the US Public Interest Research Group.
Public interest group tells medical equipment makers to release their repair manuals
The PIRG says that open-sourcing repair documentation could be the difference between life and death.
EU plans to introduce sweeping 'right to repair' legislation for electronics
It could significantly change the design of phones, tablets and computers.
