The iFixit App Is Here
2 days ago
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- iFixit launches a new mobile app available on App Store and Google Play Store.
- The app includes repair guides, a workbench for tracking repairs, and unique features like a battery lifespan predictor and AI repair buddy, FixBot.
- iFixit had an app in 2011 but was removed from the App Store in 2015 after a controversial teardown of an Apple TV developer unit.
- The modern repair paradox: more devices than ever, but less knowledge on how to fix them.
- The app aims to be a trusted source for repair information, filtering out spam and clickbait.
- Features include Battery Health Intelligence for monitoring battery wear, FixBot for AI-assisted repairs, and streamlined access to repair guides and parts.
- The app promotes self-repair as a way to combat planned obsolescence and save money.
- iFixit emphasizes the empowerment and confidence gained from repairing one's own devices.
- The app is now live on both Google Play and Apple's App Store.