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U.S. FTC Commits to Fighting Against Unlawful Repair Restrictions
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See the interesting thing is when it comes to Apple devices, you actuality own the hardware and can legally do literally anything you like with it. What you don’t own is the software that makes it run. Some people put iPhones into blenders for fun. Just don’t expect the software to work correctly afterwards.
Well, the FTC did not. So one can only conclude that its either because of the editor or your rationale. I’m actually more inclined that it was your rationale rather than the editor. Reading the opening article it seams that it was you who singled out Apple on this matter, all by your self.
Interesting reflex.
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Well there is a big electric motor with a belt in there that could really cut off the fingers of your hand if you were stupid enough to stick your hand into it while it was operating.
Also I have purchased lithium batteries online and had them shipped to me that store a lot more energy than the tiny little battery in the iPhone. If there is such a large danger of iPhone batteries exploding maybe they are poorly designed.
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The total number of Macs sold is a drop in the bucket compared to the total number of Windows/Intel computers sold.
So, then Apple will just a make the device one component that they build and charge way more. Easy way for them to control it. So, don't see how this changes anything.
Also, I don't see why this is any different than fixing software. I mean, if we force manufactures to allow us to fix the device, why not allow me to edit source to fix bugs. What's the difference? Yeah, I know I'm stretching this.
Also, I don't see why this is any different than fixing software. I mean, if we force manufactures to allow us to fix the device, why not allow me to edit source to fix bugs. What's the difference? Yeah, I know I'm stretching this.
I appreciate it when people make themselves obviously worth ignoring.
Nope that’s lawful. Things break. It’s expensive to fix some things. You are covered by the warranty and then after that you are on your own. You can continue using the phone as is, take it somewhere else to get it repaired (since warranty isn’t an issue anymore), pay for the repair by Apple, or buy a new phone. You get to decide if it’s worth it or not.
This is not the Wintel model at all, you assume that component means major assemble such as ssd/cpu/ram etc, however I mean component in terms of ICs (integrated circuits), what makes up most major assembles. (Side note, Apple used the so called wintel model until the last 7-8 years). (Want more ram buy another computer, want more disk space buy another computer, makes complete sense to me.)
Many of those IC/chips required to repair Apple products are custom order parts from major IC manufacturers, which aren't released to the public market. Apple makes exclusive deals with IC manufactures and this prevent third party repair from fixing main boards or other major assembles.
And let me be clear these are simple components, eg power converters (switch mode supplies). Not major things like cpu or graphics chips.
Whether or not a product has user replaceable component (major assemblies, ram/ssd/cpu) or not, board level repair has been around for ages and is increasingly becoming more mainstream. How else do you fix something that only has one assemble (like you saying).
Check out NorthridgeFix
Or Louis Rossmann
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You'll find that not all Wintel manufactures will go this monolithic assemble route: as many users/customers in the Wintel market understand the flexibility that user replaceable components provides. (i'm surprised that manufactures don't prefer this route over having many production lines for a monolithic assemble)
Conversely you could say one of the problems generally with Apple users/customers is they don't know what they are giving up by not having user replaceable components or repairable devices. Thus the government needs to step in and do what is best interest of consumers and competition.
iMac Pro complete flop, Trash Can flop, people loving their cMP and the new CheeseGrater, all say that professional prefer flexibility over cost reductions caused by monolithic assemble.
*&(# i rather my MPB be 1 cm thicker and never freaking thermal throttle.
So what??? how is this an argument.
Those "repair" centers will get a bad name and go out of business. Just like the mechanic or lawn mower, if they do a sub standard job they will go out of business. Business cutting corners, is nothing new.
People getting mad at apple is nothing new, people bring in user damaged, water damaged devices for apple to repair is nothing new. And apple denying those repair is nothing new.
But in the current state of the world, if apple do deny you, and have there way then there is no options left to repair your device. If the 3rd party repair center can't source the components required to repair you're device, you are out of options, and have to buy a new device, and since you use to ios/osx you're suck up you're pride and buy another apple. (hmm sounds like that just worked out for apple didn't it)
You are allowed to fix the binary copy of software you have, this is called patching. What you don't own is the source code to make that binary. Thus you can't modify it.
Parts of apple software are opensource because they were based on opensource projects, and they release the source code for those parts.
You are also not allow to make copy of the binary and sell that, however you are legally allowed to create a patch and distribute that, unless itself breaks laws (eg prevent drm or cracking bypassing time restrictions etc)
Add all the Wintel PCs that are homebuilt from components and that number goes down.
Apple already requires "certification" for repairs. And I agree that any warranty should remain valid if an Apple-certified repair shop does the repair. The point of "right-to-repair" is to enable virtually anyone to have access to the parts/manuals/tools to do the repair regardless of certification. If I take my device to an "non-certified" shop to perform a repair and an issue arises, Apple's warranty/Apple Care should not be responsible for remediating the issue.
If a device is still covered by Apple warranty it wouldn’t make economic sense to take it to an independent shop unless you are in the middle of nowhere. So why is that even relevant?
I do not understand too much in the law, so tell me this, does this apply to to T&S of streaming movies where I can by pass georesitricted content? Where you sign it but its not enforceable?
The consumers should have the option to decide whether or not we'd like repair our Apple product at an Apple store, an independent shop, or on our own. Currently, Apple just wants to keep it to themselves only.