> A massive reason why I, a consumer of Apple products, continue to consume them, new or used, is that I can trust that a repair will be genuine
So then this changes nothing for you? Nothing in these laws prevents Apple from repairing your products.
So then this changes nothing for you? Nothing in these laws prevents Apple from repairing your products.
I happen to think that's a pretty poor justification for scuttling/kneecapping right to repair, but I wouldn't go as far as to say it changes nothing for them.
It similar to how you can bring an iphone out more easily without worry of it being stolen for ransom since you can lock it down and wipe it remotely.