Fairphone has launched the Fairbuds 2, featuring a more compact design, improved battery life of up to 40 hours, and enhanced repairability.
Nintendo has redesigned the Switch 2 to facilitate easier battery replacement, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and allowing users to perform maintenance without adhesives.
iFixit has rated the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with a repairability score of 4 out of 10, citing persistent design challenges and limited access to official repair resources.
Apple has redesigned the internal structure of the AirPods 5 to allow for battery replacement, marking a shift toward improved repairability for the company's wireless earbuds.
iFixit has awarded the Apple AirPods 5 a repairability score of 2 out of 10, marking the first time in a decade that the product line has scored above zero.
Raspberry Pi has implemented firmware-level memory locks, preventing users from manually upgrading RAM and restricting hardware repairs.
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have seen a marginal increase in their EU repairability scores, reaching 3.14 points due to improvements in tool accessibility and internal disassembly.
Fairphone has launched the 6 Plus, a repairable midrange Android smartphone priced at $649 in the US market.
