iFixit has launched a revamped app for Android and iOS, integrating its repair guides, parts ordering, and a new AI tool known as FixBot.
App Features and Functionality
The app provides users with iFixit's extensive library of repair guides and facilitates parts and tool orders directly. A noteworthy addition is FixBot, an AI assistant that identifies devices from photos or manually entered information, offering relevant repair guides.
- iFixit app available on Android and iOS as of now.
- Features include repair guides, parts ordering, and battery diagnostics.
- FixBot AI identifies devices and recommends guides.
FixBot Performance and Limitations
Tests reveal that FixBot effectively surfaces appropriate guides and correctly identifies certain devices like the right Joy-Con. The app occasionally experiences delays, particularly with image identifications, which can take several seconds. For devices like the Anova Precision Oven, lacking dedicated guides, the app offers general tips but may miss specific disassembly instructions.
Despite these limitations, the app marks a significant advancement for iFixit. Users can download it from the Play Store and Apple App Store.
