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The biggest news item this week was Apple’s announcement of an upcoming Self Service Repair program that will allow users to obtain parts, tools, and manuals directly from Apple in a win for the Right to Repair movement.
That certainly wasn’t the only news this week, with Apple also releasing iOS 15.1.1 for iPhone 12 and 13 users while continuing work on iOS 15.2 and other upcoming updates, and fresh rumors about the Apple’s car and AR headset projects. Black Friday is also right around the corner, so read on for all of the details on our biggest stories of the week!
Apple Announces Self Service Repair Program, Starting With iPhone 12 and 13
Apple this week announced a new “Self Service Repair” program, allowing users to complete their own repairs via a new online store dedicated to parts and tools.
The Self Service Repair program will give customers who are comfortable with the idea of completing their own repairs access to Apple genuine parts, tools, and manuals, starting with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups in the U.S. in early 2022. The scheme will be introduced in phases, adding more repairs and supported devices over time.
The announcement is a win for the Right to Repair movement, and advocates like repair firm iFixit have lauded Apple for introducing the program, although some remain wary pending more details on costs and policies.
Apple Releases iOS 15.1.1 With Call Improvements for iPhone 12 and 13 Models
Apple this week released iOS 15.1.1, which improves call drop performance on iPhone 12 and 13 models. It appears to only be available for devices in the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 families, including Pro models, so users with other devices won’t see the update.
