Willing to pay more for genuine iPhone parts. Choice should be mine.

– Apple is making $9 billion a year from subscriptions, including AppleCare+.
– Apple’s grip on repairs incentivizes buyers to go for AppleCare, a route that would save them money if they need the repairs.
– The only way to repair the iPhone is to go to Apple stores or authorized shops. And those repairs will be more expensive than third-party repair shops that work with non-genuine parts.
– Apple defends its practices by saying it protects the safety of consumers and the company’s brand.
– It’s up to the buyer to decide whether they want Apple to handle their repairs, whether they want to use Apple’s DIY repair program, or whether they want to go for a cheaper option.

Link to the original story: https://bgr.com/tech/id-pay-more-for-original-iphone-repair-parts-but-it-should-be-up-to-me/