#right to repair

Apple is inching towards a more open repair ecosystem, according to its recent white paper titled “Longevity, by Design” which outlines limited support for third-party components. In 2022, the iPhone 14 boasted a supposedly more repair-friendly design but display repair restrictions remained. Then came the April announcement of genuine used parts being available for iPhone 15 repairs starting later this year. Perhaps it's a response to growing right-to-repair movements or potential regulatory pressure in the US and in Europe. Whatever the reason, such concession is a step in the right direction of a more open repair landscape. Apple is offering free repairs to owners of the small percentage of iPhone 7 devices that may be displaying a "No Service" notice in the status bar even when cell service is available. It gets up to 3,000 nits of brightness, an anti-reflective screen, and the brand's Flex Titanium build for extra durability. It matches the 3,000-nit brightness with Vision Booster, so visibility outdoors stays solid. Read more in our articles including "Apple will soon no longer disable iPhone features after third-party repairs" and "Apple offers free repair for iPhone 7 with "No Service" Issue".