Overview
- FixBot debuts inside a new iFixit app with text, voice, and photo inputs, using computer vision to identify devices and guide repairs.
- The assistant is grounded in iFixit’s 125,000-plus guides, PDF manuals, and forums, and can consult manufacturer documentation and targeted web searches when needed.
- The app adds a battery tool that tracks health in real time and forecasts replacement timing, with iOS detail constrained by Apple’s platform APIs.
- Users can buy parts and tools within the app with compatibility checks and manage projects via a built-in workbench.
- The release is free for now with guardrails that reject non-repair or illegal requests, and iFixit plans a limited free tier plus an Enthusiast plan at $4.99 per month or $50 per year offering features like voice control and document uploads.