U.S. strikes hard against Apple: banning third-party iPhone repairs is illegal

According to news on March 28, the United States once again took action to crack down on Apple’s monopoly behavior.

The governor of Oregon, USA, signed SB 1596 on Wednesday, which is the first law in the United States to explicitly prohibit digital equipment manufacturers from using "serialization" solutions.

This law has a profound impact on digital products, especially Apple iPhones. It means that manufacturers can no longer restrict users from choosing third-party repair services or non-original parts for repair through "parts serialization."

The regulations also make it clear that manufacturers cannot use this method to reduce equipment performance, display misleading information, etc.

Apple said: "Their purpose is not to monopolize repairs, but to make repairs easier. This approach can ensure that the device and its data remain safe during repairs."

Outside It has always been argued that Apple limits third-party repair options, creating a closed ecosystem that limits consumer choices and increases repair costs.

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