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AirPods Pro 3 Remain Disposable As Teardown Reveals Glued Batteries, With iFixit Giving Them A Zero Repairability Score

AirPods Pro 3 Remain Disposable As Teardown Reveals Glued Batteries, With iFixit Giving Them A Zero Repairability Score

Apple’s AirPods have long been criticized for being some of the most unrepairable gadgets you can buy, and the new AirPods Pro 3 sadly keep that reputation alive. Like every portable electronic device, Apple’s earbuds also rely on lithium batteries that degrade after a couple of years, but the problem is that the company still insists on gluing them inside, …

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Exclusive: Google Pixel Watch 4 Teardown Shows Easy Repairability

Exclusive: Google Pixel Watch 4 Teardown Shows Easy Repairability

There are two T2 screws located under the watch band pocket—unscrew those, and you can access the internals of the Pixel Watch 4, no need to fuss with any adhesives. At this stage, the Biosensor Hub, which houses the heart rate monitor and other sensors on the back of the watch, is still connected. Google intentionally made it so that …

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