iFixit teardown of Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12: repairability score 4/10

iFixit has published a teardown of the new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12. Both scored 4/10 for repairability: the display and casing are heavily glued for waterproofing, and reaching the battery requires cutting through the screen. Apple is said to be violating right-to-repair laws in eight US states by not distributing tools or parts.

• Both watches scored 4 out of 10 for repairability
• Display and casing are heavily glued; battery is only reachable through the screen
• Series 12 has a pull tab for the battery, Ultra 4 does not
• Apple ships no tools or parts, breaching right-to-repair laws in 8 states