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, 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, making it nearly impossible to replace without destroying the product.

Despite new features like heart rate tracking and IP57 rating, AirPods Pro 3 remain nearly impossible to repair

From the very first generation, iFixit’s teardowns have shown the same story, with glued-in batteries, sealed housings, and components buried deep inside plastic layers. While the AirPods Pro 3 bring useful upgrades to the table, like IP57 water resistance, im

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