The EU just gave Apple permission to keep turning a $70 battery replacement into a $179 AirPod purchase.
EU drops AirPods battery replacement rule, Apple breathes easy
The EU dropped a requirement for replaceable batteries in smartwatches and wireless earbuds, letting Apple off the hook. Consumers hoping for longer-lasting AirPods will have to keep buying new ones when batteries die, ensuring Apple's planned obsolescence continues.
Source: EU drops AirPods battery replacement rule, Apple breathes easy — TechRadar
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