The fight to have the ability to repair Apple devices has been brewing for a long time, but is there actually any risk to using non-Apple components?

Apple has expanded its self-repair programme to its latest smartphones — the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro series. The company has already listed detailed repair guides and genuine spares on the self-service repair store, currently available in select markets like the United States and select parts of Europe.

Apple warns that only those 'experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices' should attempt self-service repair.

Apple is making it easier for iPhone 16 users to repair their devices by offering a selection of new components as part of its Self-Service Repair program. The company has added a handful of parts for the iPhone 16 line,

Apple has begun selling repair parts for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro phones on its self-service repair store. That includes replacements for commonly damaged parts like cameras, displays, and back glass, and follows the release of official Apple iPhone 16 repair manuals in September,