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As part of the government's push, Apple plans to expand access to device repairs for independent repair shops across the US. The company will provide parts and tools to third-party technicians.

Valve will now accept broken, damaged, or malfunctioning Steam Deck to perform repairs. The company has a mail-in service which won't ask for a fee for eligible repairs that are covered by warranty.

Apple has now allowed “Unlimited” instances of repairs per year under the AppleCare+ subscription. The company previously restricted the service to just two incidents of repairs in a year.

Nearly all Google Pixel smartphones can now be repaired by their owners using Fix Kits from iFixit. These kits will include key parts such as batteries, cameras, replacement display, and all tools.

For months now, the AirPods Pro have been infamously known for their slew of bugs. For units having crackling or static sound during use, Apple is extending its repair service program for three years