[Hamcha]

iFixIt repairability was always about end-consumer repairability. Why would they care if some shops can do it easier? Once it's off the consumer's hand it's their problem how they deal with it. The environmental impact of Apple's own internal practices is their problem not yours (and so far it's been just PR move after PR move to mess with consumers)

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If the shop can do it easier, prices tend to be lower. Exchanging a broken back is vastly cheaper on the iPhone 15 compared to the 14. And of course, it makes a difference for the environment, whether a device can be repaired for a reasonable cost. First of all, because it can be repaired and isn't thrown away, and it is more likely that people are willing to pay for repairs, if they are cheaper.