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See the iPhone 16's game-changing battery removal process in new iFixit teardown

Apple's iPhone 16 lineup introduces improved battery removal, enhancing repairability significantly. The new adhesive debonds with electric current for easier maintenance.

Teardowns of new AirPods show no major repairability gains

Apple's new AirPods 4 have a repairability score of 0 out of 10, indicating significant design challenges for repairs.
AirPods Max with USB-C have improved repair prospects, earning a score of 6 out of 10.

iPhone 16 repairability advancements revealed by iFixit | App Developer Magazine

Apple's iPhone 16 introduces significant repairability improvements, particularly through electrically-releasing adhesive and a more accessible design.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL teardown reveals dual-entry design and fiddly battery removal process

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers dual-entry design for easier repairs but presents challenges with fragile display layers and tricky battery removal.

The iPhone 16 is the most-repairable iPhone yet, according to iFixit

The iPhone 16 has improved repairability with a new battery adhesive and steel casing.

iFixit's iPhone 16 teardown finds a greatly improved battery removal process

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature a significantly improved battery replacement process, offering easier repairs than previous models.

See the iPhone 16's game-changing battery removal process in new iFixit teardown

Apple's iPhone 16 lineup introduces improved battery removal, enhancing repairability significantly. The new adhesive debonds with electric current for easier maintenance.

Teardowns of new AirPods show no major repairability gains

Apple's new AirPods 4 have a repairability score of 0 out of 10, indicating significant design challenges for repairs.
AirPods Max with USB-C have improved repair prospects, earning a score of 6 out of 10.

iPhone 16 repairability advancements revealed by iFixit | App Developer Magazine

Apple's iPhone 16 introduces significant repairability improvements, particularly through electrically-releasing adhesive and a more accessible design.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL teardown reveals dual-entry design and fiddly battery removal process

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers dual-entry design for easier repairs but presents challenges with fragile display layers and tricky battery removal.

The iPhone 16 is the most-repairable iPhone yet, according to iFixit

The iPhone 16 has improved repairability with a new battery adhesive and steel casing.

iFixit's iPhone 16 teardown finds a greatly improved battery removal process

The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus feature a significantly improved battery replacement process, offering easier repairs than previous models.
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#pixel-9-pro-fold

iFixit now offering Pixel 9 Pro Fold replacement screens at an eye-watering price

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold's replacement parts are extremely expensive, raising concerns about repair costs for consumers.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold replacement screen from iFixit arrives with a big caveat - Yanko Design

Manufacturers are slowly allowing self-repair for smartphones, notably involving third-party partnerships for replacement parts.

iFixit now offering Pixel 9 Pro Fold replacement screens at an eye-watering price

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold's replacement parts are extremely expensive, raising concerns about repair costs for consumers.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold replacement screen from iFixit arrives with a big caveat - Yanko Design

Manufacturers are slowly allowing self-repair for smartphones, notably involving third-party partnerships for replacement parts.
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#diy-repair

A Pixel 9 Pro Fold screen replacement costs more than a MacBook Air

Repairing the Pixel Pro 9 Fold's inner display costs $1,199, higher than buying a new phone.
iFixit offers a detailed guide for DIY repairs despite high costs.
Components for the entire Pixel 9 Pro series are now available.

iFixit's Portable Soldering Iron Deserves a Space on Your Work Bench

The right-to-repair movement necessitates not just permission but skills and tools to effectively repair devices.

iFixit marks iPhone 16 arrival with battery-powered soldering iron launch | TechCrunch

iFixit launches a portable soldering iron to enhance DIY repair accessibility for home users, reflecting growing repairability trends.

A Pixel 9 Pro Fold screen replacement costs more than a MacBook Air

Repairing the Pixel Pro 9 Fold's inner display costs $1,199, higher than buying a new phone.
iFixit offers a detailed guide for DIY repairs despite high costs.
Components for the entire Pixel 9 Pro series are now available.

iFixit's Portable Soldering Iron Deserves a Space on Your Work Bench

The right-to-repair movement necessitates not just permission but skills and tools to effectively repair devices.

iFixit marks iPhone 16 arrival with battery-powered soldering iron launch | TechCrunch

iFixit launches a portable soldering iron to enhance DIY repair accessibility for home users, reflecting growing repairability trends.
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My first DIY phone fix made me a self-repair believer

The HMD Skyline smartphone supports user repair but may require specific tools like a T3 screwdriver.
iFixit's partnership with HMD enhances smartphone repair accessibility.
#soldering-iron

A Safer Tool for Tinkerers

iFixit has developed a safer soldering iron to ease tech repairs, minimizing risks associated with traditional soldering tools.

iFixit made its own USB-C soldering iron, and it's already a joy

iFixit's FixHub Smart Soldering Iron enhances accessibility and safety features for both beginners and pros in soldering.

One of the best portable soldering irons I've ever tried is perfect for beginners and pros

The FixHub Smart Soldering Iron is exceptionally designed for quality performance in soldering tasks, particularly appealing to electronics repair enthusiasts.

A Safer Tool for Tinkerers

iFixit has developed a safer soldering iron to ease tech repairs, minimizing risks associated with traditional soldering tools.

iFixit made its own USB-C soldering iron, and it's already a joy

iFixit's FixHub Smart Soldering Iron enhances accessibility and safety features for both beginners and pros in soldering.

One of the best portable soldering irons I've ever tried is perfect for beginners and pros

The FixHub Smart Soldering Iron is exceptionally designed for quality performance in soldering tasks, particularly appealing to electronics repair enthusiasts.
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#mcdonalds

US Copyright Office OKs McDonald's fixing ice cream makers

US Copyright Office adds DMCA exemption for fixing ice cream machines, addressing frustrations from customers and franchisees about broken machines.
Taylor's control over repairs has led to profit but customer dissatisfaction, prompting calls for reform.

McDonald's broken ice cream machines could get fixed faster thanks to new federal rule | TechCrunch

Federal ruling allows more technicians to repair McDonald's ice cream machines, enhancing the right to repair community.

US Copyright Office OKs McDonald's fixing ice cream makers

US Copyright Office adds DMCA exemption for fixing ice cream machines, addressing frustrations from customers and franchisees about broken machines.
Taylor's control over repairs has led to profit but customer dissatisfaction, prompting calls for reform.

McDonald's broken ice cream machines could get fixed faster thanks to new federal rule | TechCrunch

Federal ruling allows more technicians to repair McDonald's ice cream machines, enhancing the right to repair community.
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Want an entire tech repair shop of tools in a single messenger bag? iFixit can fix that

iFixit's Repair Business Toolkit offers excellent durability and variety for tech repairs, justifying its $300 price after extensive use.

AI crawlers are hammering sites and nearly taking them offline

Web crawlers, particularly from AI companies, are causing significant disruptions to website performance and prompting many sites to implement restrictions.

iFixit's FixHub tools want to pull soldering away from the wall socket

iFixit's FixHub aims to make soldering more accessible for device repair, offering innovative tools for novice and seasoned users.

iFixit put the landfill-bound Samsung Galaxy Ring through a CT scanner

The Galaxy Ring is deemed completely disposable, without repair options once the battery dies.
#samsung

iFixit ends Samsung deal as oppressive repair shop requirements come to light

iFixit ends repair partnership with Samsung due to lack of commitment towards accessible repair ecosystem.

Samsung partnership with iFixit for self-repairs comes to an end

Samsung and iFixit ended their partnership for self-repair.

iFixit ends Samsung deal as oppressive repair shop requirements come to light

iFixit ends repair partnership with Samsung due to lack of commitment towards accessible repair ecosystem.

Samsung partnership with iFixit for self-repairs comes to an end

Samsung and iFixit ended their partnership for self-repair.
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Mobile World Congress Day Two: All the Highlights

Day two of Mobile World Congress focuses on smaller, innovative companies.
Lenovo partners with iFixit for easier laptop repairs, while ZapBox offers an affordable VR headset.

Apple Vision Pro iFixit teardown reveals what's inside and how it works - Yanko Design

The Apple Vision Pro is an expensive eyewear product positioned as the future of VR, priced at $3,499.
The iFixit teardown of the Apple Vision Pro reveals a mix of easy-to-remove parts and intricate components, including advanced EyeSight display technology.

The Pixel 8 parts store goes live, should be up for 7 years

Google and iFixit now sell genuine parts for the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, including screens, rear cases, batteries, and camera assemblies.
The Pixel 8 camera parts are worth $243, highlighting the high cost for camera replacements.
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