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“The new iPhone 13 completely disables its flagship Face ID functionality when you replace its screen.”

Kevin Purdyifixit.com ↗

A chip the size of a Tic-Tac pairs the screen to the phone. Only Apple’s cloud can approve a replacement. The Face ID illuminator is not even part of the screen, so the security excuse falls apart. Independent shops get a choice between buying microsoldering gear and signing Apple’s repair contract.