Gizmodo

Report: Apple Has Activated Software Locks on iPhone Batteries to Discourage Third-Party Repairs

Apple has activated a “dormant software lock” that effectively kneecaps third-party replacement batteries on some newer models of iPhone, according to a report from iFixit on Wednesday, by disabling ...
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Apple doesn't want you to replace your iPhone's battery unless you pay them to do it

Usually software updates are designed to bring new features for users. With iOS 12 and iOS 13 betas, Apple appears to have gone the other way. According to device repair experts iFixIt, Apple has used ...
Digital Trends

iFixit meddles with a Mac, tests Apple’s block on third-party repairs

Apple is locking down certain Macs from third-party repairs, according to a report from MacRumors. Impacted models include the iMac Pro and 2018 MacBook Pro, which have advanced security features, and ...
Cult of Mac

Mac software locks will hit third-party repair shops

In the event that your 2018 MacBook Pro or iMac Pro runs into problems outside warranty, would you try and save money by going to third-party repair shop? If so, Apple seemingly has some bad news for ...