Apple Backs California Legislation to Promote ‘Right to Repair’
Apple urged members of the California legislature to pass the “repair bill,” or “Senate Bill 244” in its current form, in a letter sent Tuesday that requires manufacturers to allow customers to repair damaged devices.
The iPhone maker’s move is a reversal of its years of opposition to repairs, as the law would require electronics makers to provide tools to repair damaged devices.
“We support ‘SB 244’ because it contains requirements that protect the safety of individual users and the intellectual property rights of product manufacturers,” Apple said in the letter.
At the same time, Apple is preparing to launch the new iPhone 15 series, which should happen next month, but the company already has concerns.
According to reports, the iPhone 15 Pro Max (or Ultra) version will not hit the shelves until October, which is about 3 weeks behind the expected release of the device. It has been mentioned that Apple plans to use a new camera sensor for the Pro Max version, which will be supplied by Sony, but the unit is unlikely to meet the actual production schedule, which will invariably postpone the availability of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. model on the market.
9to5Mac’s report cited an analyst with in-depth knowledge of production and Apple suppliers as having trouble putting the puzzle in place ahead of Apple’s big launch event.
