EU Drops Battery Removal Requirement for Apple Watch and AirPods

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By Hartley CharltonJul 15, 2026, 10:02 am102 ptsTrending
The European Commission yesterday adopted new exemptions to its Batteries Regulation that free the Apple Watch and AirPods from having to offer user-removable and replaceable batteries. The EU's Batteries Regulation generally requires consumer products sold in the region to let users swap out their own…

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