The expanded repair program is a win for right-to-repair advocates, who have long urged Apple to make it easier for third parties to fix its products. The changes should keep Apple products working longer, which is ultimately more sustainable, and it should give customers confidence that they’re getting trustworthy service.

It’s probably easier to repair a Mac than an iPhone, so it seems odd that Apple didn’t verify Mac repair shops first. Either way, this could be especially good news for anyone who’s now using their Mac for remote work and may have an easier time getting to a third-party shop than an Apple store.