APRIL 20249TOP STORIESAPPLE DEVICES TO BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE WITH ITS NEWEST REPAIR SERVICESIn a significant step toward sustainability and consumer convenience, tech giant Apple has announced a groundbreaking update to its self-repair process. According to The Verge, starting this fall, select iPhone models will be eligible for repair using used genuine parts, departing from the previous requirement of exclusively using new components.This policy change addresses a longstanding concern among iPhone users and repair professionals. Previously, Apple's strict parts pairing process mandated that any replacement part must match the device's serial number, leading to compatibility issues and intrusive notifications if aftermarket or used components were used. The Verge notes that crucial functions like Face ID and Touch ID could be compromised with non-Apple parts.With the upcoming update, Apple assures users that calibration for genuine parts, whether new or used, will occur on the device post-installation. This simplifies the repair process, eliminating the need for serial number matching and enhancing access to genuine parts for users and third-party repair shops.Initially, the new policy will cover repairs related to displays, batteries, and cameras, with plans to extend support to biometric sensors like Face ID and Touch ID in future iPhone releases. Furthermore, Apple aims to deter theft and unauthorized part usage by extending its Activation Lock feature to individual iPhone components. This feature prevents the installation of parts sourced from devices with enabled Lost Mode or Activation Lock. TESLA FINALIZES CONTRACT WITH TATA TECHNOLOGIES TO SECURE CHIPSTesla's strategic deal with Tata Electronics to procure semiconductor chips for its global operations signifies the electric carmaker's growing interest in India beyond local revenue generation, according to officials familiar with the matter.The agreement, executed quietly a few months ago, positions Tata Electronics as a reliable supplier for top-tier global clients looking to establish a crucial segment of their semiconductor value chain in India.As Tesla eyes entry into India, the world's fastest-growing major automotive market, Elon Musk, the company's CEO, is reportedly scheduled to visit the country this month for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Musk's visit is expected to include announcements of potential investments in India, including commitments to EV manufacturing facilities. Tesla currently holds the title of the world's largest automotive company by market value.Neither Tesla nor Tata Electronics commented on the specifics of the deal, including its value or other details.Ashok Chandak, president of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), highlighted Tesla's move to create a local ecosystem of suppliers for electronics and subsystems, indicating the company's desire to diversify its supply chain beyond any single market. He noted that improving the local sourcing of semiconductors is crucial, as it would enhance the supply chain and increase value addition, particularly for the industrial and automotive sectors.
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