Apple’s T2 security chip blocks some third-party repairs of new Macs

Re:Apple’s T2 security chip blocks some third-party repairs ... by macintux on Monday November 12, 2018 @03:48PM (#18435618)

> “This could be an attempt to grab more market share from the independent repair providers. Or it could be a threat to keep their authorized network in line. We just don’t know.”

Good grief. "Apple adds systems integrity hardware to reduce the risk of local compromise" becomes "Apple is out to destroy your repair business" because reasons.

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Re:Apple’s T2 security chip blocks some third-party repairs ... by izacus on Monday November 12, 2018 @04:26PM (#18436007)

Both sentences can be true. They might even both be intentional.

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Re:Apple’s T2 security chip blocks some third-party repairs ... by andrewstuart2 on Monday November 12, 2018 @04:29PM (#18436028)

"... and as a bonus, it will help bring more of the hardware repair business in-house."

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Re:Apple’s T2 security chip blocks some third-party repairs ... by agoodthrowaway on Monday November 12, 2018 @06:46PM (#18437056)

Thee articles are getting ridiculous. I recall the complaints about 3rd party repairs to the fingerprint reader on iPhone. I never understood the spin that Apple is blocking repairs on the device. The fingerprint reader is used to unlock sensitive information and make payments. Locking that prevents all kinds of Backdoor hacks around fingerprint security.

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Re:Apple’s T2 security chip blocks some third-party repairs ... by acid303 on Monday November 12, 2018 @08:53PM (#18437761)

It was fine when they were blocking the readers, however the whole outcry started because Apple started bricking these phones with error 53.

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Re:Apple’s T2 security chip blocks some third-party repairs ... by wpdev_63 on Monday November 12, 2018 @09:15PM (#18437882)

Well it's a damn shame that apple allows backdoors into their os as it makes this point mute.

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Re:Apple’s T2 security chip blocks some third-party repairs ... by tinus_hn on Monday November 12, 2018 @06:00PM (#18436791)

Well, it’s Apple so it gets clicks!

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