I bought the original OEM screen from the Huawei store for 98USD. And had it installed at a small shop for about 10$. Thats a QLED screen.
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Apple Walks Back iPhone 13 Display Repair Restriction That Disabled Face ID
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No, the comments from that user are always like it. It’s very bizarre.
I doubt Apple didn’t think it through. Their motive was pure profit. Ironically, it’s backfired and has added additional weight behind the right to repair argument.
Where are all the folk that were defending Apple's terrible initial decision, and putting it down to somehow being linked with the security or integrity of the device?!
It was never about security or device integrity. It was about limiting 3rd party repairs and tying customers into a monopolistic repair process.
This is a purely software related feature that didn't have to be there, like it hasn't been there in the multiple previous generations of FaceID phones that could have their screen changed without issue.
Apple really need to stop with the BS. Are they not making enough money as it is?!
It was never about security or device integrity. It was about limiting 3rd party repairs and tying customers into a monopolistic repair process.
This is a purely software related feature that didn't have to be there, like it hasn't been there in the multiple previous generations of FaceID phones that could have their screen changed without issue.
Apple really need to stop with the BS. Are they not making enough money as it is?!
The front facing camera isn't part of the screen on the iPhone 13, so your point is completely wrong. Of course you shouldn't be able to replace the front facing camera and have FaceID work. That's the way it's always been.
Changing the screen is not changing the camera. Please do at least 30 seconds of research before posting nonsense that you quite clearly know NOTHING about.
The mere *option* to have it done elsewhere is what keeps official prices in check.
I doubt it has much impact on Apple's pricing. Apple essentially charges $230 - 330 without AC+ in the US vs. ~180 with AC+ (or about half that if you break it twice) so it doesn't seem they really care about the cheap repair prices, it seems more about pushing AppleCare+. Given teh current turnover rate is less than 3 years Apple would probably just as soon upgrade you after the first year or so anyway; I'm surprised they don't offer some sort of trade in deal for busted phones to encourage that.
You're right, Apple has every right to control the Mac experience. Some vendors can simple, clean familiar experience, some don't. And yes, supporting several different hardware setups is a pain.
However, I think that greed and reputation aren't mutually exclusive. If I remember correctly, some of the clone makers actually not just outperformed Macs, but sold them at similar or lower prices. This caused them to cannibalize some of Apple's own Mac sales.
At least pressure works. I mean, this is normal and good to me - I don’t expect companies or governments to never make mistakes, I just expect them to listen to their customers or citizens.
A lot of them don’t.
This is awesome, I wonder what all of those people think now that believed this was for “security”? Does this mean that their iPhones will be less secure now? 
Because unqualified, by Apple terms. Doesn’t mean they are unable to do it correctly. And because this is America.
Or use and love apple products but are getting tired of some of the restrictions apple places on users.