EU Drops Battery Removal Requirement for Apple Watch and AirPods
The European Commission has granted exemptions to its user-serviceable battery rules for wearables, including Apple Watch and AirPods.
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The European Commission has granted exemptions to its user-serviceable battery rules for wearables, including Apple Watch and AirPods.
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