Break your iPhone again? Apple will finally let you fix its products yourself

For years, the only way to fix a damaged Apple device was to take it to an Apple store or an authorized vendor. But Apple appears to be loosening its grip and will soon allow Canadian consumers to repair their iPhones or MacBooks on their own — if they dare.

Break your iPhone again? Apple will finally let you fix its products yourself
A white iPhone with a smashed screen lays on a sidewalk.

For years, the only way to fix a damaged Apple device was to take it to an Apple store or an authorized vendor. But Apple appears to be loosening its grip and will soon allow Canadian consumers to repair their iPhones or MacBooks on their own — if they dare.