ShutterstockĪs smartphones become harder to repair, electronic waste will grow. With smartphones and computers becoming harder and more expensive to repair, consumers may be more likely to dispose of their device when something goes wrong. In fact, manufacturing one smartphone consumes as much energy as using it for ten years. When certain parts for repairs aren’t available, manufacturers will produce new phones instead, consuming more energy and resources. Samsung’s flagship phones are also quite tricky for third-party repairers to fix. But using a third-party repairer for an iPhone 12 could render some phone features, such as the camera, almost inoperable.Īccording to reports, fixing the iPhone 12’s camera requires Apple’s proprietary system configuration app, available only to the company’s own authorised technicians. Historically, third-party repairers have been a cheaper option. It is charging more than A$359 to fix an iPhone 12 screen outside of warranty and A$109 to replace the battery. With the iPhone 12 - the latest iPhone offering - Apple has made it even harder for third-party repairers to fix the device, thereby increasing users’ reliance on its own services.Īpple has hiked its repair charges for iPhone 12 by more than 40%, compared with the iPhone 11. Independent repair shops in 32 countries can now apply, but the scheme has yet to extend outside the US. In the US, Apple’s independent repair provider program grants certain providers access to the parts and resources needed to fix its devices. It also defended its battery warning indication as a “safety” feature, wherein it started to alert users if their phone’s replacement battery hadn’t come from a certified Apple repairer. In its defence, Apple has said third-party repairers could use lower quality parts and also make devices vulnerable to hackers. Cornering consumers into using their service centres increases their revenue and extends their market domination.Īpple, Google and Fortnite's stoush is a classic case of how far big tech will go to retain power Opposition against the right to repair from tech companies is to be expected. The company has lobbied against the right to repair in the United States and has been accused of deliberately slowing down iPhones with older batteries. This includes being able to choose a repairer, rather than being forced by default to use the device manufacturer’s services.īut it seems Apple doesn’t want its customers to fix their iPhones or Macbooks themselves. I look forward to serving this community through our new Wilmington location.”įor more information visit /locations/wilmingtonde.The right to repair refers to consumers’ ability to have their products repaired at a competitive price. We fix tech because people rely on tech to stay connected to things that are important to them. “We all rely on our phones and laptops more than ever before, and at uBreakiFix our mission is bigger than repairing shattered screens and broken charge ports. “We are excited to serve people in Wilmington with fast and affordable tech repair,” said uBreakiFix CEO Dave Barbuto in a statement. uBreakiFix offers free, no-obligation diagnostics on all gadgets, as well as a low-price guarantee and 90-day warranty on all repairs. Customers can book a repair appointment online or stop by the store for walk-in service. The store’s expert repair technicians fix all types of electronics, regardless of make or model, and uBreakiFix is an authorized repair provider for some devices, including Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones. We look forward to meeting the Wilmington community and helping serve and solve local residents’ tech needs.”
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“uBreakiFix has helped millions of customers solve their tech issues-whether it’s a cracked phone screen, a slow laptop, a glitching game console, or any of the other devices our customers rely on. “We’re thrilled to open uBreakiFix’s first Delaware location here in Wilmington,” said Jerrold Stetler, uBreakiFix district manager in a statement to press. While common repairs include cracked screens, battery issues, and water damage, uBreakiFix repair experts have fixed more than 12 million devices and can help with most any tech mishaps, with most basic repairs completed in two hours or less.
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The store offers professional repair services for anything with a power button, from smartphones, tablets, and computers to game consoles, smart speakers, and drones-and everything in between. WILMINGTON-Leading tech repair provider uBreakiFix has opened its first Delaware location in Wilmington at 3208 Kirkwood Highway in Prices Corner Shopping Center.