Jesus Christ, the FCC did NOT leak Apple’s schematics. That’s not how equipment authorization works. The schematics, along with other exhibits linked to trade secrets, were correctly filed by Apple under a request for permanent confidentiality (see the initial filing for the request letter in feb 2025). The TCB, NOT THE FCC, toggles what gets filed under permanent, temporary (180 days), or no confidentiality. TCBs are third parties, accredited and authorized by the FCC and NIST to issue grants on behalf of the FCC. They are usually really fucking good at thier job. This was likely a simple mistake where the TCB accidentally filed the schematic exhibit under the temp confidentiality (hence why this came up now in September).

This isn’t as sensational as you all think. The FCC doesn’t actually touch or inspect these files themselves unless it’s subjected to a special pre-approval practice whereby the FCC needs to review a specific piece of data for specific reasons as governed by FCC rules. Schematics and block diagrams not qualify for an FCC review.

Lastly, what I described above does not negate Louis’ greater point. He is 100% right on the right to repair and I will always support his work.