In a surprising move, Apple has thrown its weight behind California's SB 244, the 'Right to Repair Act' aimed at giving consumers the legal right to repair their own electronic devices. Apple has spent many years and millions of dollars fighting against consumer right of repair.
Pool/GettyIn a surprising move, Apple has thrown its weight behind California’s SB 244, the “Right to Repair Act” aimed at giving consumers the legal right to repair their own electronic devices. Apple has spent many years and millions of dollars fighting against consumer right of repair.that for years, Apple has been stridently opposed to legislation that would allow consumers to repair their own devices. However, the tech giant has recently changed its tune.
Apple’s endorsement of the bill is not just a policy shift but also a step towards sustainability. The company’s self-service repair program, launched in 2022, allows customers to order parts and rent tools for repairs rather than replacing their devices. “That not only saves customers money but is also better for the environment because it helps reduce electronic waste,” Apple stated.
Apple’s support for the bill comes with conditions. The company insists that the legislation should include requirements that it claims will protect individual users’ safety and security, as well as product manufacturers’ intellectual property. In a copy of a letter from Apple published bythe company stated: “We support SB 244 because it includes requirements that protect individual users’ safety and security, as well as product manufacturers’ intellectual property.
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