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Apple Watch Bands Are Safe to Wear, Says Apple, After Lawsuit Filed


Following a class action lawsuit that alleges some Apple Watch bands contain toxic "forever chemicals," also known as per- and...

Apple said it would "take time" for this process to be completed, due to various challenges, including identifying and developing non-PFAS alternatives that meet certain "performance needs." The lawsuit cited a recent study that found some smartwatch bands contain "high levels" of PFAS, which can be absorbed through skin and lead to health problems. Apple plans to release at least one new iPad Pro model this year, according to a supplier-focused report today from Korean website The Elec.

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