{"id":4030,"date":"2021-03-30T06:26:04","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T06:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/?p=1344729"},"modified":"2021-03-30T06:26:04","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T06:26:04","slug":"apple-is-making-it-easier-to-get-your-iphone-fixed-at-a-repair-shop-near-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=4030","title":{"rendered":"Apple is making it easier to get your iPhone fixed at a repair shop near you"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Apple is finally relaxing its stance on third-party repairs, as the company is set to expand its independent repair provider program globally.<\/p>\n

The tech giant announced<\/a> last night that this program is expanding to 200 more countries. In regions such as Australia, Brazil, India, Russia, Taiwan, and Vietnam, the process is starting off next week, and the rest of the countries will follow later in the year.<\/p>\n

The company originally launched the program in 2019<\/a> to allow customers in the US to get their iPhones \u2014 specifically basic parts such as batteries, speakers, and screens \u2014 repaired from authorized third-party providers. Later, Apple included Macs in the program, and last year, the firm expanded it to Europe and Canada<\/a>.<\/p>\n

When a third-party service provider joins the program, Apple gives them repair manuals, diagnostics, tools, and genuine parts to certify them as Apple\u2018s Authorized Service Providers (AASP). There\u2019s no cost to join this program, and service providers have to go through a simple training and qualification process<\/a> to be an eligible AASP. <\/span><\/p>\n

While the parts might cost the same as what you\u2019d pay for them at official Apple repair centers<\/span>, local shops can attract customers by setting lower service prices. Plus, you don\u2019t have to travel too far to hunt for an official center.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, Apple has tried to block third-party repairs multiple times. In 2018, the company confirmed that its T2 chip would block some repairs in Macs<\/a>. In 2019, iPhones started to show a warning label<\/a> if you replaced their batteries through an unofficial repair center. Over the past few years, the firm has lobbied heavily against right-to-repair legislation<\/a> and fought associated lawsuits.<\/span><\/p>\n