The release of the Apple iPhone 13, as usual, has been met with much excitement as Apple fans look to get their hands on the latest release. The new device brings with it a lot of top features giving users the scope to do more than ever before. Whether it’s the ability to shoot better videos or simply Facetime across multiple devices, there is no denying that Apple has hit the mark again, or has it completely missed the mark when it comes to iPhone repairs?
You might be wondering why or how Apple has done anything wrong. After all, the stunning iPhone 13 simply offers what other devices have offered before it which is something that is beautiful to look at and a device that captures everything that any tech lover would want but there is more.
Users are now doing much more with their Apple iPhones and they have become an integral part of daily life but with that comes the risk of damage. These devices might be made using sturdier materials but water damaged phone or a phone with a damaged screen will need repairing. Previously, devices could be repaired but Apple might not have done themselves any favours by forcing users to pay for costly iPhone repairs directly through them.
How Has Apple Done This?
Firstly, Apple didn’t increase the price of their latest device but that doesn’t mean that users will benefit from reduced costs because they could be more expensive to own, especially when it comes to mobile phone screen replacement.
It has been revealed that should users damage the display of their beloved iPhone 13 then they won’t be able to rely on their preferred mobile phone repair company. Instead, Apple is forcing those who do damage their phone to use their own iPhone repair service. Should users decide to use a third-party phone screen fix repair company, then Apple has announced that they will disable Face ID. This is slightly concerning, given the fact that most people choose this method to protect their phones and for phone unlocking.
So, should users choose to use a third-party repair company, once the repair has been completed and the user restarts their device, they will be met with a message that says “Unable to verify this iPhone has a genuine Apple display” before Face ID is disabled.
Why Is Apple Doing This?
Nobody truly understands why Apple is doing this but given how the company seeks global domination, it is no surprise that they are attempting to monopolise the market and take complete control away from users. They clearly want to compete with Right to Repair and they want to prevent cheap aftermarket parts from being used but the introduction of the new chip and the ability to identify when third-party repairers have carried out repairs tarnishes their reputation slightly.
What is more concerning is that many users are unaware of this and so, they consider the iPhone 13 to fall under the best mobile phone deals. The actual truth is that their new purchase could cost them more than they realise, leaving them with an extortionate repair bill or a phone that they cannot afford to repair.
There Might Be Hope Yet
The usual media pressures and the announcement of this hidden feature are likely to cause an uproar. This could force Apple to take a backward step and call it a bug, which is an approach they have taken previously. There is no denying that Apple is doing everything possible to lockdown hardware and software and that could also be true for iPad repair and even Macbook repair.
However, there is good news. While Apple is making it increasingly difficult for users to repair its products, they cannot continue to control the repair process and it’s likely that changes could be brought in. What this means is that this warning is likely to be removed or fixed with a simple software update and that could come in the form of a new iOS update.
So, it’s not time to forget about third-party repairers because they still have a role to play when it comes to repairing iPhone 13 devices because things are certain to change. People cannot afford to pay the high prices that Apple charges and that will soon be discovered once users attempt to use their device after repair only to find that they cannot access it and need the use of data recovery experts to retrieve their data.
When these changes come into effect, OneTech Gadgets will be on hand to carry out iPhone 13 repairs. Still, if you are looking for Samsung phone repair or iPad screen replacement, we offer a tablet and phone screen fix service that’s professional and reliable.
