...dat was en is precies het probleem van de 'right-to-repair' beweging. Goede zaak, maar uiteindelijk brengt vrijwel iedereen z'n iPhone toch naar het winkeltje om de hoek...
Het is merendeels het recht om je spullen te (laten) repareren buiten Apple om, met originele onderdelen die vrij verkrijgbaar zijn.
While it’s a great step for repair, and a change of course for the mighty Apple, the program doesn’t do what Right to Repair legislation around the world aims to do. A true right to repair will give independent repair shops a chance to compete in the repair marketplace, bringing down the cost of repairs for everyone. Unfortunately, this program expands the freedom to repair with one hand, while locking the door with the other. Integrating a serial number check into their checkout process is a dire omen and could allow Apple the power to block even more repairs in the future. Building the technology to provision individual repairs easily sets Apple up as the gateway to approve—or deny—any repairs in the future, with parts from any source.
Consumer electronics leaders didn’t get where they are by ignoring trends. On the contrary, they are expert cool hunters and are usually right on top of big paradigm shifts. The Right to Repair has become a swell worth noticing. With bipartisan US bills and international regulations gaining steam, presidential endorsement, and even internal calls to action, these companies need to move fast to catch this wave before it crests.
Ten vervolge: zie het commentaar op ifixit.
A true right to repair will give independent repair shops a chance to compete in the repair marketplace, bringing down the cost of repairs for everyone.
This program has one purpose, and one purpose only: to throw off potential right to repair legislation, by saying: "Look, we're already doing it!"