Apple Expands Repair Options to Include Used Genuine Parts

Apple's new repair policy allows the use of used genuine parts for iPhone repairs, enhancing accessibility and sustainability.

Apple to allow used genuine parts in iPhone repairs starting this fall, aiming to enhance device longevity and reduce environmental impact.
Customers and independent repair providers can use used Apple parts without needing to provide a device's serial number for non-logic board repairs.
Activation Lock feature extended to individual iPhone parts to deter the use of stolen components in repairs.
Parts and Service History feature in iOS settings will now indicate whether a part is new or used, improving transparency for users.
The policy change comes amid growing legislative pressure on right-to-repair issues, with Apple responding to recent laws in Oregon and proposed bills in other states.