Tag: right-to-repair

Google Updates Controversial Repair Policy to Work with Customers

The earlier repair policy for Pixel devices indicated that devices with non-authorized parts should not be sent to Google for repair. If someone ignored this policy, they risked not getting their device back. This policy had been effective since mid-2023. Unauthorized Parts Clause The previous policy explicitly stated: Unauthorized Parts: You will not send in a […]

Apple Fights Against Right-to-Repair Bill Endangering Its Device Repair Monopoly

All News, Phones, Computers / By Giz / Apple, right-to-repair, device repairs

On February 8, 2024, the Oregon State Legislature introduced a bill, SB 1596, that challenges the common practice of component encryption by manufacturers like Apple. This bill stands out from others in states like California by requiring companies to provide the needed documentation, tools, and parts for repairs. It also bans the encryption of components that

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