Thing promised, thing due.
After announcing the opening of a service to be able to repair an iPhone yourself in November 2021, Apple took action by launching a Self Service Repair Store this Wednesday in the United States, reports
Numerama
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Europe will have to wait a few months
Thus, this service is therefore only accessible to American customers of the apple brand.
In addition, the 200 products currently offered are only intended for the repair of iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and iPhone SE.
Other products will join the list in the future, such as Macs with an Apple Silicon chip.
Europe will still have to wait before being able to benefit from a similar service, but the Cupertino company has assured that this will be effective by the end of 2022.
Prices that do not always encourage you to repair yourself
If Apple's intention is good, however, everything does not seem optimal on this service, the site of which is hosted by a partner of the brand with a design that is very different from the chic aesthetics to which Apple has accustomed its customers.
Indeed, some products such as a battery or the screen are displayed at prices that are identical or almost identical to those offered by repair professionals.
Finally, the tools needed for repairs are offered at a rate of 49 dollars for rental for seven days.
It is also possible to buy some, but those intended for the screen are for example priced at 200 dollars.
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