They supported this legislation before it was passed. Still not out of the goodness of their hearts, this version includes provisions that they had wanted previously.
Comment on Apple will honor California's 'right to repair' rules nationwide
gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works 8 months ago
This isn’t Apple being nice.
This is Apple wanting to sell things in California, combined with apple not wanting to manufacture two separate versions of their devices for the US market.
This is also why everyone gets USB-C iPhones now, instead of only the EU.
Nurgle@lemmy.world 8 months ago
NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 8 months ago
They “supported” this legislation by implementing a system where parts still require users to call in to activate them, you are “strongly encouraged” to rent or buy specialized tools from apple, and the price of parts plus rental generally comes out as only slightly less than paying an apple store to do it for you.
It is malicious compliance that they get to use for a PR boost.
Paradachshund@lemmy.today 8 months ago
Still a step forward, and it will make it easier to pass further steps.
NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 8 months ago
It really isn’t.
Because this has highlighted the “loophole” to these kinds of laws. Strict control of parts and equipment to manipulate pricing so that third parties cannot exist and this becomes “your phone is under warranty” by another name.
AA5B@lemmy.world 8 months ago
parts still require users to call in to activate them
How else would you do it? Phone theft used to be way too common. I’m fine with Apple reducing phone theft by making it harder for thieves to get value from stolen devices
I’m buying my nine as a functioning device: I may need to repair it or replace the battery but why would I want to mod it? Those who do, can go through the extra steps
NuXCOM_90Percent@lemmy.zip 8 months ago
So you are arguing this is to prevent some Gone in 60 Seconds like movement where Giovanni Ribisi and Scott Caan are in the wings waiting to rapidly replace a single component to sell those stolen phones before the farrady cage bag mysteriously dissolves?
This has nothing to do with thieves. This has everything to do with keeping third parties from not being able to exist. And I should not have to explain why someone might want to buy a third party version of an apple accessory.
Honytawk@lemmy.zip 8 months ago
Why would preventing someone from replacing a broken part without calling in to Apple, prevent phone theft?
The phone isn’t going to magically disconnect from Apples network just because you replaced the screen.
And what about those who would rather mod their Apple phone than have phone theft security? Their opinion does not matter because you decide you don’t need it?
Mango@lemmy.world 8 months ago
So everyone’s still on leashes. Got it.
TehBamski@lemmy.world 8 months ago
IIRC: They battled this talking point/discussion and legislation for years. Up until a week before it was voted on and passed.
They are not your friend.
themurphy@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Maybe because EU passed this before California. Then it’s easy to on board.
UnspecificGravity@lemmings.world 8 months ago
In this case, they managed to delay the bill long enough that they now have a bunch of programs in place to actually profit from third-party repairs of their devices. This gives them an advantage over their competitors, so they are now in support of this bill.
driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 8 months ago
Nothing new or exclusive for Apple: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_effect
Wifimuffins@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Same with the Brussels Effect