Policy · 19h ago
EU Exempts Apple Watch and AirPods from Battery Removal Rules
The EU has granted exemptions for Apple Watch and AirPods from regulations requiring user-removable batteries, citing design constraints. The decision applies to devices where removal would compromise safety or functionality. This follows similar exemptions for other compact electronics.
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The exemption highlights the tension between EU right-to-repair goals and the reality of miniaturized device design.
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