Apple will allow reuse of iPhone parts for repairs, with a notable catch

Ars Technica
By Kevin PurdyApr 11, 2024, 3:13 pm439 pts
(credit: Getty Images) Apple has always had a strong preference that only its own "genuine" parts be used in repairs, but only if they're brand-new. Now, soon after Oregon passed a repair bill forbidding devices from rejecting parts with software locks, or "parts pairing," Apple says it will allow for used…

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