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Biggest science news of 2021: 'Right to Repair' campaigners claim iPhone victory | New ScientistNew Scientist

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https://carairconditioningrepair5.wordpress.com/2021/08/19/3-ways-to-take-care-of-your-brake-pad/ Sign up to read our regular email newsletters 2021 in review: 'Right to Repair' campaigners claim iPhone victory Groups campaigning for electronics manufacturers to make it easier for people to repair their own devices scored a surprise victory when Apple promised to sell parts and tools for fixing iPhones By Matthew Sparkes iPhones require careful repairs wichan yodsawai/Alamy Apple made a surprise announcement in November that it would begin selling parts and tools so people could repair their own iPhones, and eventually other devices, assuming they have the know-how, rather than having to take them to a shop. The move was applauded by “Right to Repair” campaigners, who want all devices to be similarly easy to service – but electronics manufacturers still have a long way to go. Many smartphones and laptops are being designed to make what should be simple repairs difficult or even