Apple to issue update related to iPhone 13 screen repairs

Apple says it will release an update to address an issue related to iPhone 13 screen repairs that could disable the device's Face ID feature. Details on the issue were first reported by tech site iFixIt, which reported a small chip paired to the iPhone 13's screen renders Face ID inoperable when the screen is repaired. The site said the change would have significant impacts on users or repair shops aiming to replace screens on the iPhone 13. "One of the most common phone repairs that could once be done with hand tools now requires a microscope," said iFixIt. "This means you won't be able to fix your iPhone screen yourself without sacrificing major functionality." In a statement emailed to USA TODAY, Apple spokesperson Nick Leahy said "a solution will be available in an upcoming software update."