iFixit’s FixBot helps with repairs ‘the way a master technician would’
iFixit's FixBot helps with repairs 'the way a master technician would'
DIY repair site iFixit has launched its own app for iOS and Android, featuring its extensive library of repair guides and resources, a battery health monitor, and a new AI “FixBot” tool that’s been trained on those same guides to help with repairs.
The heart of the new app is the company’s existing library of repair guides, optimized for your mobile device. You can save the devices you own, giving you quick access to the relevant resources, and buy both tools and replacement parts from within the app.
What’s entirely new is FixBot, an AI helper designed to talk you through repairs and troubleshooting. “You tell it what’s happening: your ph …