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Apple's Self Service Repair program is now open to iPhone owners in the US
Apple has launched its do-it-yourself repair service program in the US, and you can even rent toolkits if necessary.
Google and iFixit will offer parts to help you repair Pixel phones
Google and iFixit will offer official repair parts for Pixel phones later this year.
Samsung and iFixit will launch a self-repair program for Galaxy devices
Samsung is teaming up with iFixit to debut a self-repair program that lets you fix your Galaxy phone or tablet yourself.
Apple, Google and Microsoft score poorly in repairability report
Apple, Google and Microsoft have all struggled in a repairability report card from an influential public interest group.
A new competitor to AppleCare offers cheaper insurance for smartphones
Zagg’s new mobile device protection plan may be a cheaper third-party option.
Biden name checks Apple and Microsoft in right to repair speech
The president provided an update on an executive order he signed last summer.
iFixit partners with Microsoft on official repair tools
Device repair tutorials site iFixit announced it will join forces with Microsoft to manufacture and sell official repair tools for some Surface models.
iOS 15.2 will help you spot third-party iPhone parts
The upcoming iOS 15.2 update will let you know if your iPhone was repaired using unverified parts.
Why Apple changed its mind on Right to Repair
Earlier this week, Apple announced that it would let users start repairing and replacing parts of the iPhone. What brought about this big change to the company's policies?
Engadget Podcast: The storm around Activision Blizzard’s CEO
This week, Cherlynn and Devindra are joined by Engadget’s Jessica Conditt to dive into the latest controversy around Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick.
Apple's self service program will let you repair iPhones and Macs yourself
Apple has launched a Self Service Repair program that gives you the parts needed to fix iPhones and Macs yourself.
Apple will make it easier to replace an iPhone 13 screen without breaking Face ID
A software update to fix the issue is on the way.
US Copyright Office provides a path to allow for more device repairs
The US Copyright Office recommended new exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act as it relates to the repair of consumer electronics.
Try to fix Valve’s Steam Deck at your own peril
Valve has shared a video teardown of its Steam Deck game console, but the clip makes a strong case against opening the system yourself.
Fairphone swings for the fences with its newest smartphone
The Fairphone 4 gets 5G, a double-camera setup and a much nicer design.
Face ID on the iPhone 13 stops working if a third-party replaces the phone's display
Conducting a teardown of the device, iFixit found it couldn’t get the iPhone 13’s Face ID feature to work if replaced the phone’s display.
McFlurry machines keep breaking and the FTC wants answers
McDonald’s McFlurry machine and its tendency to break down has been the inspiration for countless jokes and Twitter feuds, and now it could become the subject of a Federal Trade Commission investigation.
FTC votes to fight back against right to repair restrictions
In a policy statement published on Wednesday, the agency said it plans to devote additional resources to enforce existing laws that protect small businesses and consumers from companies that would prevent them from fixing on their own products they purchased.
President Biden will order the FTC to draft 'right to repair' rules
President Joe Biden will “in the coming days” direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to draft new regulations to empower consumers to repair their devices on their own and at independent shops.
Framework’s modular DIY laptop is available to pre-order
Each module is replaceable, which should hopefully make it last for a lot longer.