Apple has always had a strong preference that only its own parts be used in repairs, but only if they’re brand-new. Now, soon after Oregon passed a repair bill forbidding devices from rejecting parts ...

Repair Assistant is coming in iOS 18 to handle the proper configuration of new or used Apple parts — but potentially plaguing some users of already-repaired iPhones. Scenarios such as replacing a ...

Chandraveer, a seasoned mechanical design engineer turned tech reporter and reviewer, brings more than three years of rich experience in consumer tech journalism to the table, having contributed to ...

Apple today began selling repair parts for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, as well as the M5 Max and M5 Ultra Mac ...

Apple's Self Service Program is a major change to the company's repair policy. The iPhone Self Service Program that Apple announced last fall launched Wednesday. It provides customers with the parts ...

Explore the 2026 smartphone aftermarket: repair parts growth, refurbished phone demand, right to repair rules, and what shops ...