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It's interesting that the ostensible reason for serializing the parts is of great benefit to Apple by basically killing off second-hand parts and third-party re
by gunapologist99 4y ago
It's interesting that the ostensible reason for serializing the parts is of great benefit to Apple by basically killing off second-hand parts and third-party repair shops, much like its ostensible privacy-related reasons for locking down ads in the App Store have massively enhanced its own Ads business while crushing its competitors.
In this case, Apple has forcibly become the gatekeeper for all parts, both used and new, and has plausible reasons for why this is good for the customer. It's really quite brilliant.
- selectodude 4y agoIt's about weighing the needs of people who break their screens vs the needs of people who don't want to be violently deprived of their property. Frankly, I'm fine spending an extra $50 if I break something vs depriving the market of stolen iPhones. Like everything, there are costs and benefits.
- fortran77 4y agoAgreed. I don't think the primary reason is the safety and security of the customer.