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Historically, repairing an iPhone through Apple mandated a stringent procedure known as parts pairing, requiring users to match their device's serial number with that of a new part supplied by the company.
Apple just announced that starting this fall, owners of certain iPhone models will be able to fix their phones with used, genuine parts and still keep everything working smoothly.
The tech giant said the new scheme would apply to 'select' models and would begin in the autumn
Starting this fall, select iPhone models will be eligible for repair using used genuine parts, marking a departure from the previous requirement of solely using new components, according to The Verge.
Apple also announced that it was extending its Activation Lock feature