EU Exempts Apple Watch and AirPods from Battery Removal Requirements
18 hours ago
- EU exempts Apple Watch and AirPods from user-removable battery requirement due to safety risks in compact, sealed designs.
- The exemption still requires scrutiny by the European Parliament and Council, and products like iPhones were already exempt under prior rules.
- Public reactions vary, including criticism over exemptions reducing regulation impact, praise for replaceable batteries in some devices, and environmental concerns over e-waste.
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