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AirPods 5 breaks out of zero repairability score, battery replacement now possible
Apple\'s AirPods 5 has moved off a zero score in repairability assessments after a teardown found a design that allows the earbud battery to be removed without completely destroying the product. iFixit gave the AirPods 5 a score of 2 out of 10, indicating self-repair remains difficult. Batteries for left and right earbuds are not interchangeable, deeper disassembly can still damage the device, and the charging case remains hard to access.
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Beats launches cushion-swapping \'Beats 360\' headphones, compared with AirPods Max 2
Beats, Apple’s audio brand, has launched its new over-ear headphones, the Beats 360, pitching a lower price and longer battery life than the AirPods Max 2. Both models support Apple-device features such as fast pairing, automatic device switching and Find My, but differ in materials, sound, smart functions and battery. Engadget said AirPods Max 2 led slightly in sound quality and wired audio, while Beats 360 was lighter, offered more replaceable parts and ran longer on a charge.
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Apple may unveil AirPods 5 at Sept. 9 event; two versions expected based on ANC
Apple is expected to unveil AirPods 5 at its Sept. 9 event, local time, alongside products such as the iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra 4, NineToFiveMac reported. The new earbuds are likely to launch without a camera and may come in two models depending on whether they support active noise cancelling. Bloomberg\'s Mark Gurman has said camera-equipped AirPods are unlikely to arrive until 2027.
