"Oregon's Right to Repair Law Forces Apple to Rethink iPhone 16 Design"

Oregon's new Right to Repair law prohibits "parts pairing" restrictions, allowing consumers to use new, used, or third-party parts for device repairs. The law also requires manufacturers to make parts, tools, documentation, and software available for smartphones produced in 2021 or later, and for other electronics produced in 2015 or later. Apple did not support the bill, citing safety and security concerns, and will need to comply with the parts pairing portion for products made after January 1, 2025.