EU Exempts Apple Watch and AirPods from Battery Removal Requirements

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Author: miohtama

Date: 7/20/2026

Article Summary:
The European Union exempts Apple Watch and AirPods from a battery removal requirement due to safety concerns and manufacturing limitations.