iPhone users won’t lose True Tone, other features after third-party repairs
Apple won’t verify the metrics of third-party replacement batteries, though.
Apple has announced in its recent white paper, Longevity, by Design, that it will extend software support for third-party replacement batteries and displays in iPhones later this year.
Key Changes:
- True Tone support: iPhone users with third-party replacement screens will be able to enable True Tone, although Apple warns that color accuracy and performance may vary due to potential incompatibility with Apple's hardware.
- Battery health metrics: While third-party replacement batteries will show health metrics, Apple will notify users that it cannot verify them due to concerns about manipulated metrics in some second-hand batteries.
Apple's Evolving Stance on Third-Party Repairs:
- This move signals a shift in Apple's approach to third-party repairs, which have historically been discouraged.
- In 2022, Apple made the iPhone 14 easier to repair but maintained restrictions on third-party display replacements.
- The company also plans to offer repairs using genuine used parts for iPhone 15 and newer models starting this fall.
Overall, this change represents a positive step towards greater consumer choice and repairability for iPhones.
