Tag results for: right to repair
FTC warns some PC manufacturers that they’re violating right to repair rules
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reminding several computer companies that "warranty void if removed" stickers are illegal, as is language discouraging consumers from fixing their own devices....
Apple’s self-repair diagnostics tool expands to Europe
Apple is expanding access to its web-based diagnostic tool. The software (officially called “Apple Diagnostics for Self Service Repair”) is now available in 32 European countries, including the...
You may want to think twice before repairing your Samsung phone | Tech Reader
Samsung introduced a self-repair program in 2022 and expanded its scope earlier this year, offering access to repair kits and genuine replacement parts for DIY repairs. However, due...
Samsung reportedly requires independent repair stores to rat on customers using aftermarket parts
If you take in your Samsung device to an independent shop for repair, Samsung requires the store to send your name, contact information, device identifier, and the nature...
iPhones will soon be repairable with genuine used components, but parts pairing persists
, a company that talks a big game about sustainability but would love for you to buy a new iPhone every year, is expanding its self-repair program. Consumers...
Fairphone’s repairable wireless earbuds put the industry on notice
True wireless earbuds are flimsy, easily lost and prone to battery failure. Given their size and cost, companies would rather you throw them out when they succumb to...
