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Apple opposed a right-to-repair bill in Oregon, despite previously supporting a weaker one in California.
The key difference is Oregon's restriction on "parts pairing," which locks repairs to Apple or authorized shops.
Apple argues this protects security and privacy, but critics say it creates a repair monopoly and e-waste.
Apple claims their system eases repair and maintain data security, while Google doesn't have such a requirement
Apple refused suggestions to revise the bill
Cybersecurity experts argue parts pairing is unnecessary for security and hinders sustainable repair.

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[-] NocturnalMorning@lemmy.world 23 points 1 year ago

No they aren't, they want to sell you and me more stuff. It's the way it's always been. We're just the pleebs giving them our money.

[-] XeroxCool@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

That's the goal, yes, by way of making the gen pop think apple is doing them a favor by providing a worry-free environment

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