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#multitools

Only two multitool brands are worth your money - here's which one I carry

A reliable multitool is essential for unpredictable DIY tasks.
Warranty and repairability are crucial for maintaining multitools.
User-replaceable components increase the multitool's lifespan.

My favorite multitool is the only one you'll need, and it's $45 off for Cyber Monday

A quality multitool is essential for on-the-go repairs and should prioritize warranty and repairability for lasting service.

My favorite multitool is the only one you'll ever need, and it has a 25-year warranty

Multitools are essential for quick DIY tasks on the go, but warranty and repairability are key factors to consider when selecting one.

My favorite multitool is the only one you need, and it's $45 off for Black Friday

A reliable multitool with good warranty and repairability is essential for spontaneous DIY tasks, avoiding the need for full toolkits.

Only two multitool brands are worth your money - here's the one I carry

Opt for multitools with solid warranties and repairable parts for longevity and reliability in everyday DIY tasks.

Only two multitool brands are worth your money - here's which one I carry

A reliable multitool is essential for unpredictable DIY tasks.
Warranty and repairability are crucial for maintaining multitools.
User-replaceable components increase the multitool's lifespan.

My favorite multitool is the only one you'll need, and it's $45 off for Cyber Monday

A quality multitool is essential for on-the-go repairs and should prioritize warranty and repairability for lasting service.

My favorite multitool is the only one you'll ever need, and it has a 25-year warranty

Multitools are essential for quick DIY tasks on the go, but warranty and repairability are key factors to consider when selecting one.

My favorite multitool is the only one you need, and it's $45 off for Black Friday

A reliable multitool with good warranty and repairability is essential for spontaneous DIY tasks, avoiding the need for full toolkits.

Only two multitool brands are worth your money - here's the one I carry

Opt for multitools with solid warranties and repairable parts for longevity and reliability in everyday DIY tasks.
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#ifixit

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 now carries official Xbox replacement parts

iFixit is enhancing repairability by providing genuine Xbox parts and comprehensive guides under its Microsoft partnership.

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 now carries official Xbox replacement parts

iFixit is enhancing repairability by providing genuine Xbox parts and comprehensive guides under its Microsoft partnership.
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#sustainability

Gouach Infinite Battery Is a Safer, Sustainable & Repairable Universal eBike Power Source

Gouach's Infinite Battery offers a sustainable, modular solution for ebikes, promoting repairability and reducing environmental impact through universal compatibility.

4 ways the tech we buy is designed to fail, and why you should be furious

Consumer electronics trends show devices are increasingly unrepairable and disposable, leading to a cycle of waste and high replacement costs.

Apple says the iPhone 16 is a lot easier to repair than its predecessor. Here's how

The iPhone 16 enhances repairability with a new battery removal method and improved user access to parts and diagnostics.

Google's Pixel Watch 3 is basically disposable

The Pixel Watch 3 is essentially a disposable product with no repair options, raising environmental concerns.

Apple stresses device longevity, extends self-service repair to Europe | TechCrunch

Apple has prioritized durability over repairability in recent products, aiming for longevity and sustainability.

Framework-Inspired Mouse Comes With A Modular, Easy-To-Repair Design - Yanko Design

The waruru mouse offers a highly repairable design, reducing electronic waste and promoting sustainability.

Gouach Infinite Battery Is a Safer, Sustainable & Repairable Universal eBike Power Source

Gouach's Infinite Battery offers a sustainable, modular solution for ebikes, promoting repairability and reducing environmental impact through universal compatibility.

4 ways the tech we buy is designed to fail, and why you should be furious

Consumer electronics trends show devices are increasingly unrepairable and disposable, leading to a cycle of waste and high replacement costs.

Apple says the iPhone 16 is a lot easier to repair than its predecessor. Here's how

The iPhone 16 enhances repairability with a new battery removal method and improved user access to parts and diagnostics.

Google's Pixel Watch 3 is basically disposable

The Pixel Watch 3 is essentially a disposable product with no repair options, raising environmental concerns.

Apple stresses device longevity, extends self-service repair to Europe | TechCrunch

Apple has prioritized durability over repairability in recent products, aiming for longevity and sustainability.

Framework-Inspired Mouse Comes With A Modular, Easy-To-Repair Design - Yanko Design

The waruru mouse offers a highly repairable design, reducing electronic waste and promoting sustainability.
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iFixit's PS5 Pro teardown reveals an easily replaceable CMOS battery

The PS5 Pro has improved repairability with easier access to the CMOS battery, while maintaining powerful performance at a high price point.
#iphone-16

Apple reveals how it's made the iPhone 16 series (much) easier to repair

Apple's iPhone 16 enhances repairability by improving battery removal, enabling parts swapping, and introducing the Repair Assistant to ease configurations.

Apple now has replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series

Apple is making strides towards enabling self-repair for iPhone 16 models, marking a shift in product longevity.

Watch the iPhone 16's electrically-charged battery replacement process

The iPhone 16 base model features electrically debondable adhesive for easier battery replacement.

Here's how Apple is making iPhone 16 more repairable | TechCrunch

Apple is enhancing user repair access with new features in the iPhone 16, responding to growing repairability demands.

Would it shock you to know iPhone 16's repairable?

The iPhone 16 features improved repairability with new battery adhesive and a hard case, enhancing ease of repair and user safety.

Apple breaks down iPhone 16 repair process | TechCrunch

Apple has improved the iPhone 16's repairability by introducing an innovative battery removal method that uses low voltage to loosen adhesive.

Apple reveals how it's made the iPhone 16 series (much) easier to repair

Apple's iPhone 16 enhances repairability by improving battery removal, enabling parts swapping, and introducing the Repair Assistant to ease configurations.

Apple now has replacement parts for the iPhone 16 series

Apple is making strides towards enabling self-repair for iPhone 16 models, marking a shift in product longevity.

Watch the iPhone 16's electrically-charged battery replacement process

The iPhone 16 base model features electrically debondable adhesive for easier battery replacement.

Here's how Apple is making iPhone 16 more repairable | TechCrunch

Apple is enhancing user repair access with new features in the iPhone 16, responding to growing repairability demands.

Would it shock you to know iPhone 16's repairable?

The iPhone 16 features improved repairability with new battery adhesive and a hard case, enhancing ease of repair and user safety.

Apple breaks down iPhone 16 repair process | TechCrunch

Apple has improved the iPhone 16's repairability by introducing an innovative battery removal method that uses low voltage to loosen adhesive.
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#teardown

Teardown Reveals Apple Watch Series 10 Might Be Difficult to Repair

The Apple Watch Series 10 features substantial upgrades but poses repair challenges due to low repairability scores.

Here's the first iPhone 16 Pro video teardown

The iPhone 16 Pro features improved thermal performance and a larger camera assembly, but tighter internal space may complicate repairs.

Here's how Apple's OLED iPad Pro is put together

iPad Pro's repairability improved with easier battery access, saving repair time.

Teardown Reveals Apple Watch Series 10 Might Be Difficult to Repair

The Apple Watch Series 10 features substantial upgrades but poses repair challenges due to low repairability scores.

Here's the first iPhone 16 Pro video teardown

The iPhone 16 Pro features improved thermal performance and a larger camera assembly, but tighter internal space may complicate repairs.

Here's how Apple's OLED iPad Pro is put together

iPad Pro's repairability improved with easier battery access, saving repair time.
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#google-pixel-watch

Google Is 'Thinking Through' How to Make the Pixel Watch Repairable

Google Pixel Watch models lack official repair options, relying on warranty replacements instead.
Company is brainstorming ways to enhance the repairability of future smartwatch designs.

Larry Magid: These days we often replace rather than repair

Appliances used to be durable and easily repairable; now, many devices are not cost-effective to repair, often leading to replacements instead.

Google Is 'Thinking Through' How to Make the Pixel Watch Repairable

Google Pixel Watch models lack official repair options, relying on warranty replacements instead.
Company is brainstorming ways to enhance the repairability of future smartwatch designs.

Larry Magid: These days we often replace rather than repair

Appliances used to be durable and easily repairable; now, many devices are not cost-effective to repair, often leading to replacements instead.
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Kia EV9 Battery Pack Teardown: 'A Wonderful Design'

The Kia EV9's battery pack is designed for easy serviceability and repair.

Google Pixel 9 disassembled on video

The Google Pixel 9 features a replaceable USB-C port, enhancing its repairability compared to the soldered design of the Pixel 8.

Your Samsung Galaxy Ring Might Not be Repairable If This Happens

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is unrepairable due to its internal design and integration of components.
#hmd

The HMD Skyline is a mid-range smartphone that's all about repairability

The Skyline smartphone by HMD focuses on repairability, with easily replaceable parts and a Detox mode for digital wellbeing.

HMD Skyline: The mid-range Android that lets you fix it

HMD's Skyline phone emphasizes user repairability but has limited software update commitments and repair challenges.
The partnership with iFixit enhances the Skyline's appeal for repair-conscious consumers.
Despite its repairable design, the Skyline presents limitations with water resistance and long-term Android support.

The HMD Skyline is a mid-range smartphone that's all about repairability

The Skyline smartphone by HMD focuses on repairability, with easily replaceable parts and a Detox mode for digital wellbeing.

HMD Skyline: The mid-range Android that lets you fix it

HMD's Skyline phone emphasizes user repairability but has limited software update commitments and repair challenges.
The partnership with iFixit enhances the Skyline's appeal for repair-conscious consumers.
Despite its repairable design, the Skyline presents limitations with water resistance and long-term Android support.
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Google Confirms Pixel Watch 3 Cannot Be Repaired Once It Is Broken

The Google Pixel Watch 3 cannot be repaired and requires replacements, limiting customer service options significantly. Preferred Care offers subsidized replacements in some regions.

OnePlus Nord 4 teardown reveals very bad reparability

The OnePlus Nord 4 has a unique metal construction but comes with very poor repairability.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 teardown video shows off the larger batteries and the new vapor chamber

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 brings improvements in camera, battery capacity, cooling system, and repairability over the Z Flip5.
#battery-replacement

M4 iPad Pro teardown reveals an important sustainability upgrade - Yanko Design

The M4 iPad Pro's ultra-thin design sparks concerns about durability, but Apple has made the device more repairable, especially concerning battery replacement.

Good news: The iPad Pro 13 is a bit more repairable

The Apple iPad Pro 13 features a battery that is relatively easier to replace, showing a shift towards improved repairability compared to previous Apple devices.

Video: Google Pixel 8a disassembled with some effort

The Pixel 8a is designed for 7 years of software support with available replacement parts till 2030, yet battery replacement can be challenging.

M4 iPad Pro teardown finds easier-to-access battery, glimpses of Tandem OLED design

The new iPad Pro is more repairable than its predecessor, but the Apple Pencil Pro is essentially unserviceable.

M4 iPad Pro teardown reveals an important sustainability upgrade - Yanko Design

The M4 iPad Pro's ultra-thin design sparks concerns about durability, but Apple has made the device more repairable, especially concerning battery replacement.

Good news: The iPad Pro 13 is a bit more repairable

The Apple iPad Pro 13 features a battery that is relatively easier to replace, showing a shift towards improved repairability compared to previous Apple devices.

Video: Google Pixel 8a disassembled with some effort

The Pixel 8a is designed for 7 years of software support with available replacement parts till 2030, yet battery replacement can be challenging.

M4 iPad Pro teardown finds easier-to-access battery, glimpses of Tandem OLED design

The new iPad Pro is more repairable than its predecessor, but the Apple Pencil Pro is essentially unserviceable.
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#kobo

Kobo's New Libra Colour Upgrades the Ebook Experience From Black and White

Kobo updated to allow Pocket integration, Libra Color is repairable, expensive with accessories, good for reading and writing in color.

eBook readers are about to become a little bit more sustainable - Yanko Design

Color eReaders are evolving with features like pen input and Android tablet functionalities but come at a higher cost, emphasizing the importance of longevity and repairability.

Kobo's New Libra Colour Upgrades the Ebook Experience From Black and White

Kobo updated to allow Pocket integration, Libra Color is repairable, expensive with accessories, good for reading and writing in color.

eBook readers are about to become a little bit more sustainable - Yanko Design

Color eReaders are evolving with features like pen input and Android tablet functionalities but come at a higher cost, emphasizing the importance of longevity and repairability.
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HMD Skyline is now up for sale

HMD introduced the Skyline smartphone with a focus on repairability, offering easy component replacements and selling replacement parts.
#apple

Apple has a 'secret plan' to revolutionize its iPhones

Apple is developing a new battery technology for easier replacement, potentially revolutionizing future iPhone models.

Apple's "Longevity, by Design" argues its huge scale affects its repair polices

Apple emphasizes repairability in new whitepaper.

Apple pursues 'longevity' by improving support for third-party iPhone displays and batteries

Apple aims to enhance repairability by supporting third-party iPhone displays and batteries.

Apple has a 'secret plan' to revolutionize its iPhones

Apple is developing a new battery technology for easier replacement, potentially revolutionizing future iPhone models.

Apple's "Longevity, by Design" argues its huge scale affects its repair polices

Apple emphasizes repairability in new whitepaper.

Apple pursues 'longevity' by improving support for third-party iPhone displays and batteries

Apple aims to enhance repairability by supporting third-party iPhone displays and batteries.
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