Show Notes
Apple launches its Self Repair Program, but is it a sincere contribution towards the right to repair the movement or just another marketing gimmick?
Hosted by Saqib Tahir and Khayyam Jafri
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References
Apple Announces Self Repair Program
– Official Blog Post for Self Repair Program
– Verge Review
– Independent Repair Program News
– Apple Service Locator Link
– A practical guide to buying used smartphones within Pakistan
– Louis Rossmann YouTube channel
Microsoft Loop
– What is Loop?
– How does it work?
– Upcoming features
– 6 things on the Roadmap to Release
– A look into Microsoft SE product lineup
Rise of Startups in Pakistan
– Starting up: Unlocking entrepreneurship in Pakistan Global Report
– Invest2Innovate Investment Tracker
– Coworking spaces for startups
Tech Ke Totkay
What to look for when getting a device repaired in Pakistan
– Right to repair and Pakistan, What to look out for?
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:00 What is Apple’s Self Repair Program?
02:32 Is Apple’s Self Repair Program a contribution towards the Right To Repair movement?
06:48 What are the problems with Apple’s Self Repair Program?
08:38 Is the Right To Repair Movement good for end consumers?
12:44 How did a Youtuber record his protest supporting the Right To Repair movement?
14:50 How did IBM become the first self-repair monopoly
16:18 Contribution of Tech companies like Apple towards climate change initiatives
21:25 History of the Right To Repair movement and status of the current legislations passed
23:10 What is Microsoft Loop and how does it work
28:50 Why will Microsoft Loop fail as a project management tool?
32:40 Microsoft launches its new laptop Microsoft Surface SE and Windows SE
36:26 The new Microsoft Surface Duo 1 and 2 mobile phones
37:26 Competition breeds innovation? Taking examples of Intel and Google
38:50 Pakistan brings the first ever E-voting hacking competition
40:22 The new trend in Pakistan – Startups
44:12 How can you start your startup journey in Pakistan
48:15 The basic difference between a startup and an SME
50:12 SME and Startup funding in Pakistan
54:40 Call for sponsorships on a lighter note
56:20 What to look for when getting a device repaired in Pakistan
01:00:02 How will Apple’s Self Repair Program impact Pakistan
01:03:10 Call for Feedback – Tech Made Fun podcast
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