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marty_76 t1_j3wdqeb wrote

They're doing this to lock down repairs in totality. No more third-party screens being disabled in software when you can only get them (for a premium, of course) from Apple.

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SUPRVLLAN t1_j3xmi3n wrote

They’re doing this to increase their margins on new displays.

The screen repair market for smartwatches is exponentially smaller (and probably almost non-existent in reality) than just selling watches.

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Avieshek OP t1_j45bjcb wrote

I suppose he’s saying it as in long term? Remember, OLED started with  Watch too.

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Avieshek OP t1_j3whbut wrote

Hmm… this is an interesting perspective. I recently changed my battery for the iPhone X but didn't go to Apple for the new $80-90 they're asking (for a 5-6yr old phone that isn't even 3000mAh meanwhile Androids have 6000mAh) and the battery health (iOS Shortcut: PowerUtil) is showing 102% for 1/3rd the price.

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MrFluffyhead80 t1_j410s1i wrote

What screens are you using? Also last I saw Apple was testing a vending machine to repair iphone screens

Edit: added word screens

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