2023-08-24 00:29:05
Often associated with terms such as planned obsolescence, Apple has been trying to change this paradigm in recent years — not only with actions, but also with public positions on the subject. This time, Apple sent a letter in support of a Right to Repair law in the state of California (United States).
I do not document [PDF]which was addressed to a senator from the state, Maçã explicitly guides congressmen to vote for the approval of the SB 244a law that deals with the right to repair both consumer electronics (such as smartphones, notebooks, etc.) and household appliances.
Throughout the letter, Apple cites initiatives such as programs related to authorized repairs and highlights the newly launched Self Service Repair, which “provides individual device owners with manuals and access to parts and tools to repair most products” released by Apple. company from 2022.
Apple justifies its support for the law due to the fact that it has requirements to protect both the safety of users and the intellectual property of product manufacturers. Even so, the company made it clear that certain guarantees must be followed by the project for this support to remain standing.
These include that repair providers will not be able to disable security features on devices, that manufacturers themselves must provide documentation, tools, and parts for repairs, and that the use of non-genuine parts be disclosed by such providers.
Apple closes the letter by saying it appreciates the opportunity to support efforts to “improve consumer choice in California” and also underscores the importance of device repair services that are reliable and prioritize consumer choice.
How the winds change, no?
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