Apple Accepts Right-to-Repair Legislation

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During the White House Convening on Right to Repair, the Biden administration announced on Tuesday that Apple is set to unveil a plan that will make components, tools, and repair documentation for its products available to both independent repair shops and consumers across the nation at fair and reasonable prices. 

This announcement was made by National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard during a White House event focused on the “right to repair,” urging Congress to pass nationwide legislation necessitating such action.

The event, in line with President Joe Biden’s drive to boost competition and combat practices that inflate consumer prices, aims to provide consumers with greater autonomy in repairing their possessions, spanning from tractors to smartphones. Brainard highlighted that California, Colorado, New York, and Minnesota have already enacted right-to-repair laws, while an additional 30 states have introduced similar legislation.

She noted that Apple is in support of a nationwide law and has previously endorsed the California law, which mandates companies to provide necessary parts, tools, and documentation for repairing consumer electronic devices and appliances to both independent repair shops and consumers at equitable and reasonable rates. The tech giant has committed to extending this approach across the entire nation.

In the past, Apple faced criticism from right-to-repair advocates who argued that their sleek devices were challenging to repair, with insufficient company support. However, in recent years, Apple has shifted its stance, emphasizing the longevity and resale value of its products while simplifying the repair process and increasing accessibility to spare parts.

Notably, Apple began distributing parts and manuals to select independent repair shops back in 2019, and in August, the company officially supported right-to-repair legislation within its home state of California.

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Apple Accepts Right-to-Repair Legislation

During the White House Convening on Right to Repair, the Biden administration announced on Tuesday that Apple is set to unveil a plan that will make components, tools, and repair documentation for its products available to both independent repair shops and consumers across the nation at fair and reasonable prices. 

This announcement was made by National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard during a White House event focused on the “right to repair,” urging Congress to pass nationwide legislation necessitating such action.

The event, in line with President Joe Biden’s drive to boost competition and combat practices that inflate consumer prices, aims to provide consumers with greater autonomy in repairing their possessions, spanning from tractors to smartphones. Brainard highlighted that California, Colorado, New York, and Minnesota have already enacted right-to-repair laws, while an additional 30 states have introduced similar legislation.

She noted that Apple is in support of a nationwide law and has previously endorsed the California law, which mandates companies to provide necessary parts, tools, and documentation for repairing consumer electronic devices and appliances to both independent repair shops and consumers at equitable and reasonable rates. The tech giant has committed to extending this approach across the entire nation.

In the past, Apple faced criticism from right-to-repair advocates who argued that their sleek devices were challenging to repair, with insufficient company support. However, in recent years, Apple has shifted its stance, emphasizing the longevity and resale value of its products while simplifying the repair process and increasing accessibility to spare parts.

Notably, Apple began distributing parts and manuals to select independent repair shops back in 2019, and in August, the company officially supported right-to-repair legislation within its home state of California.

The post Apple Accepts Right-to-Repair Legislation appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.

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