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Apple is back to lobbying against right-to-repair bills
While it may have supported a weaker right-to-repair bill in California, Apple is now lobbying against a stronger bill out of Oregon.
"Parts pairing" is a term used to describe Apple's practice of matching certain components, such as the screen or battery, to the specific iPhone they were originally installed in. Critics argue that this practice hinders the right-to-repair movement by making it difficult for users to fix their devices independently or through non-authorized repair services. "As someone who is a certified mobile device analyst and forensic specialist, I am here to tell you right now that there is no security implication to switching the battery or glass screen out on a phone in meaningful terms," Wheeler told 404media.
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