Some independent tech repair shops are disappointed with Apple's fairly new plan to provide them with Apple equipment and repair guides to fix customers' iPhones. The tech giant said in an August ...

Apple's Self Service Repair program isn't a perfect solution that addresses all of the concerns from the Right to Repair movement. It was never meant to be. The iPhone maker launched the Self Service ...

Apple's Independent Repair Provider program is expanding in a big way. The program, which gives third-party repair providers access to genuine Apple parts, tools, repair manuals and diagnostics, was ...

Apple is finally allowing customers to repair or replace parts in their iPhones without (as much) of a headache. In its iOS 18 update — rolling out on Monday — the tech giant is introducing a feature ...

Due to hardware designs that all but require customers to take their iPhones to authorized service centers, Apple has been criticized for making it virtually impossible to repair its products at home.

Mac Rumors reported that the Apple Support app is now bringing people the chance to have an idea or a repair cost estimate on their devices, especially if it needs a fix. The feature gives users ...

Apple has announced the expansion of its Self Service Repair program, which provides repair manuals and genuine Apple parts to consumers and independent repair shops. The program now covers iPhone 15 ...

Apple last week announced the launch of a new Self Repair program, which is designed to allow iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE owners to repair their devices on their own using manuals, tools, and ...

For a very long time, Apple pooh-poohed the idea of letting you repair your own stuff. The company has even gone toe-to-toe with the US Congress to keep its tight grip on repairs of its tech. Then, ...

A new report has unearthed details about a "Apple Genuine Parts Repair" program, which puts Apple service materials in the hands of some companies with fewer restrictions than current service ...