iFixit Launches Mobile App with AI Repair Assistant

iFixit, a leading online resource for device repairs, launched a new mobile app on Tuesday for iOS and Android devices, introducing an AI-powered assistant called FixBot to simplify DIY fixes for everything from smartphones to household appliances.

The app, available for free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, consolidates iFixit's extensive library of more than 125,000 repair guides into a mobile-optimized format. Users can access step-by-step instructions with photos and videos, shop for compatible replacement parts and tools directly in the app, and save details about their devices for quick reference. A new battery lifespan tool monitors real-time capacity on supported smartphones, providing graphs and alerts to predict when a replacement is needed. The feature, currently in beta, accounts for variations in how devices report battery health and works with most popular models.

At the heart of the app is FixBot, an AI chatbot designed to act as a virtual repair expert. Users describe problems via text, voice, or by uploading images, and the assistant identifies the device, diagnoses issues, and delivers tailored guidance. Trained on iFixit's community data,...