{
  "id": 12718915,
  "title": "Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Score 4/10 for Repairability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/apple-watch-series-12-and-ultra-4-score-4-10-for-repairability",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T21:44:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/07/apple-watch-series-12-teardown/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Repair site iFixit evaluated the latest Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 models for their repairability, assigning each a score of 4 out of 10. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 showed no improvements in repairability compared to its predecessor, as it still requires the removal of the display and battery to access the battery. The Apple Watch Series 12, however, featured a pull tab for the adhesive holding the battery, resulting in a modest improvement over previous models. Despite this, the series remains difficult to repair due to the presence of a large amount of glue between the casing and display, necessitating the slicing of the display cable during the opening process. iFixit criticized Apple for not complying with Right to Repair laws in several states, as the company does not sell repair parts, provide service tools, or offer repair manuals. Google's Pixel Watch 5 scored a perfect 9 out of 10, demonstrating that a wearable device can be easily repaired.",
  "summary": "Repair site iFixit this week continued taking apart the latest Apple devices, this time tearing down the Apple Watch Series 12 and the Apple Watch Ultra 4 . The ‌Apple Watch Ultra 4‌ has no repairability changes. There are copious amounts of glue between the casing and the display for waterproofing, and getting to the battery has to be done through the screen. It's easy to slice through…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 Owners Report Skin Irritation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/apple-watch-series-12-ultra-4-owners-report-skin-irritation",
        "published": "2026-10-07T19:02:52.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}