• brewdtype@lemmy.world
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      They know the way the wind is blowing on this issue, and they trade in public image nearly as much as they do in physical goods. This is a good look for them, and when it was clear they wouldn’t win, they’re happy to join the winning side.

      It’s also not completely out of left field—they’ve been expanding access to previously-internal repair guides and even tools over the last few years.

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      The last time it failed it was supposed to come back with allowing modules instead of parts. Apple would be fine with selling “modules” as they consider their devices to be top case, bottom case, motherboard, battery, and screen (has stuff attached.) If they can have a needs calibration some where to shame 3rd party repairs and not allow board level repair it is just what they wanted.

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      This is the…3rd? 4th? time they’ve “about faced” on R2R. It’s a sham. Every time.