Apple surrenders on right-to-repair

Stefan Mileschin · 24th August 2023, 12:04

We will now support it

Fruity cargo cult Apple has told a California legislator that it is formally supporting a right-to-repair bill after fighting it tooth and nail for ages.

The move suggests big tech manufacturers understand they have lost the battle to monopolise repair, and need to allow consumers and independent repair shops to fix their electronics.

"Apple writes in support of SB 244, and urges members of the California legislature to pass the bill as currently drafted," Apple wrote to Susan Eggman, the sponsor of the bill, in a letter obtained by 404 Media.

Apple said that it supported SB 244 because it includes requirements that protect individual users' safety and security and product manufacturers' intellectual property.

https://fudzilla.com/news/57473-appl...ight-to-repair

24th August 2023, 12:04	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,812	Apple surrenders on right-to-repair We will now support it Fruity cargo cult Apple has told a California legislator that it is formally supporting a right-to-repair bill after fighting it tooth and nail for ages. The move suggests big tech manufacturers understand they have lost the battle to monopolise repair, and need to allow consumers and independent repair shops to fix their electronics. "Apple writes in support of SB 244, and urges members of the California legislature to pass the bill as currently drafted," Apple wrote to Susan Eggman, the sponsor of the bill, in a letter obtained by 404 Media. Apple said that it supported SB 244 because it includes requirements that protect individual users' safety and security and product manufacturers' intellectual property. https://fudzilla.com/news/57473-appl...ight-to-repair

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