Apple won't have to do that much to comply with EU's new right to repair law

AppleInsider— A new EU law means Apple will have to extend its iPhone warranty, and offer all users the same kind of repair or replace service it currently sells as AppleCare. The EU wants to make it easier to repair damaged smartphones Since 2020, the EU has been debating right to repair legislation, and it has been steadily progressing through the system. Now the EU has formally adopted the rules, after a vote saw 584 in favor, 3 against, and 14 abstentions. "Consumers' right to repair products...

Engadget—EU's new right-to-repair rules force companies to repair out-of-warranty devices. The European Union has adopted a right-to-repair directive that will make it easier for consumers to get their devices fixed. The new rules extend a product's guarantee if it breaks under warranty, while obliging manufacturers to repair devices no longer covered. The law still needs to be approved by member nations.  Devices sold in Europe already offer minimum two-year warranties, but the new rules impose additional requirements. If a device is repaired under warranty, the customer must be...

One Green Planet—Apple’s Right-to-Repair Could Revolutionize Tech Sustainability and Support Small Businesses. In an era where technology intertwines deeply with daily life, the sustainability of tech products has become a critical concern.

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