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David Nield

The AirPods Max don’t have a 'condensation death' problem, say Apple lawyers

Two pairs of Apple AirPods Max headphones on a grey background

Almost straight after the Apple AirPods Max launched in December 2020, some users began complaining that there was an issue with condensation getting inside the ear cups and causing damage – but now Apple's lawyers are hitting back.

As reported by 404 Media, the legal team at Apple is arguing that it has been consistent in telling users not to get water inside the headphones, and that the issue is simply "more noticeable" than in other over-the-ear headphones because the ear cups are magnetically attached and can be easily removed.

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