From the workshop
Repair Industry Notes
Weekly takes on what's happening in UK phone & device repair — parts supply, right-to-repair, manufacturer policy — from the bench at Cell Tech, Stockton Heath.
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Apple's Self Service Repair now covers the iPhone 17 lineup — and the bench view
Apple has added the iPhone 17 lineup to its Self Service Repair programme, and the Repair Assistant tool that handles post-repair calibration has just been refreshed. Here's what's actually useful about the programme — and where it still falls short for most owners.
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The EU Right to Repair Directive lands this autumn — what it means for UK phone owners
The EU's new Right to Repair Directive becomes enforceable in the second half of 2026, and even though the UK hasn't adopted it directly, every mainstream phone sold here will be affected. Here's what actually changes.
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Welcome to Repair Industry Notes
A weekly read on what's actually happening in UK phone repair — from parts supply and right-to-repair to manufacturer policy. Written from our bench in Stockton Heath.
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