Apple faces backlash over new iPad repair policy

[Isla]

Apple is under fresh criticism after changes to its iPad repair policies reportedly made independent servicing more difficult. Repair advocates claim parts pairing and software restrictions continue pushing users toward official channels instead of local repair shops.

The whole right to repair debate keeps getting bigger because consumers are tired of expensive replacements for relatively minor faults. Tech companies say tighter controls improve security and reliability, but many users just see more barriers and higher costs.

https://www.theverge.com/2026/5/13/apple-ipad-repair-policy-right-to-repair

https://www.theverge.com/2026/5/13/apple-ipad-repair-policy-right-to-repair

[Skibidi98]

Apple will never loosen control willingly

[NightHarbour]

Right to repair should honestly be law everywhere

[Stu96]

I miss when devices were easy to open and fix

[Warden]

Independent repair shops are getting crushed

[Anvil79]

Most people just buy a new one anyway

[Lazy Sentinel]

Some restrictions probably do stop bad repairs though

[NeonPhantom]

Tech products became disposable way too fast

[Jess30]

Feels like anti consumer behaviour at this point

[Pixel Mark]

The environmental waste side gets ignored