iFixit
9 February 2026
Apple AirPods and Malicious Compliance
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators.
Apple’s AirPods are the perfect distillation of how Apple uses lock-in to simultaneously enable great products, and to prevent anybody else from doing the same. They also exemplify Apple’s antipathy…
Key Takeaways
- • Apple AirPods and Malicious Compliance.
