Apple's 'parts pairing' raises repair prices, stifles competition, US FTC officials tell Oregon legislature
( February 26, 2024, 15:44 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Apple's requirement for owners and independent repair providers to obtain manufacturer approval before replacement parts can be fully integrated into a device drives up consumer costs and impedes competition from small repair businesses, senior US Federal Trade Commission officials said in a letter supporting Oregon state lawmakers' efforts to tackle so-called "parts pairing" with right-to-repair legislation. "We strongly support expanding consumers’ options when they must repair their devices," FTC Bureau of Competition Director Sam Levine and FTC Office of Policy Planning Director Hannah Garden-Monheit said.See documents below....
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