Apple is finally offering genuine parts to repair shops

https://www.ifixit.com/News/apple-n...ndependent-repair-shops-but-we-have-questions

This is huge. For years, Apple had been against the idea of allowing third-party shops to repair iDevices, and would consider the warranty void if a user did a repair not done by a technician that is Apple-certified. While they still have the requirement that an Apple-certified technician be present at the repairs, this decision opens up the gate to repair shops to officially repair iDevices and not just folks from the Apple Store Genius Bar or Best Buy.

What is your take on this?

I just have to wonder why they changed their mind on something they were against doing for so long

Might be a plot apple decided to do. Though no idea what, comsidering they dont like their parts being open market and stuff. Definitly odd choice in terms of Apple themselves.

Nah said:

I just have to wonder why they changed their mind on something they were against doing for so long

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Honestly, it would not surprise me if this is in part of a decision the FTC made last year outlawing warranties void stickers if home repairs are made to electronics.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/ftc-warranty-stickers-illegal/