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Samsung Screen Update

As we noted the other day (see here), NWIDA has written to every US Senator, the President and Vice President of the United States…

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Open Letter to Senate

Today, NWIDA sent letters to every member of the US Senate, the President and Vice President of the United States and the House Majority…

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Samsung Seeks To Ban AfterMarket Display

In a complaint filed with the US International Trade Commission, as well as letters filed to the FTC, Samsung is looking to ban all…

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An Open Letter to Governor Hochul

We sent the following to NY State Governor Kathy Hochul today, but wanted to make it an “open letter” as well: Dear Governor Hochul,…

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MobileSentrix Buys Mobile Defenders

Third Party parts provider MobileSentrix has acquired Mobile Defenders. Jordan Notenbaum, President of Mobile Defenders will continue with the new company.  The acquisition combines…

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iPhone 14 Tear Down

PBK Reviews has posted a tear-down video of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. You can see it here or watch it below: —  …

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Is iOS 16 Causing Screen Issues?

We are seeing quite a few repair shops saying that iOS 16 is causing many aftermarket LCD and OLEDs to blackout and not function…

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Apple Customer Self-Repair Program Launches Parts Store

As we reported last November (see here) Apple announced a “Customer Self-Repair option for customers to fix their own iPhones. Now, they’ve officially announced…

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Washington State Introduces New R2R Bill

Representative Mia Gregerson has introduced a new Right-to-Repair bill in Washington (state.) House Bill HB 1810) would require the big tech companies like Samsung,…

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US Copyright Office submits new exemptions on R2R

The US Copyright Office is expanding a legal shield for fixing digital devices, including cars and medical devices. This morning, the office submitted new…

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