The legislation, which still needs to be signed into law by the governor, is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States.
A worker repairs a smartphone. New York may soon make it illegal for phone manufacturers to deliberately restrict the ability to fix their products.A worker repairs a smartphone. New York may soon make it illegal for phone manufacturers to deliberately restrict the ability to fix their products.It may soon be easier to get your busted iPhone fixed.
The “right to repair” legislation, which still needs to be signed into law by the governor, is believed to be the first of its kind in the United States. It follows a year-long campaign by tech and environmental activists, who accused manufacturers of intentionally restricting the ability to repair their products – a strategy known as planned obsolescence.