The Apple Watch Ultra is constructed to outlive open air adventures, however you will need to overlook about repairing it your self for those who take a tumble. iFixit has completed a video teardown indicating that the Ultra is not considerably extra repairable than its common counterparts. While there are exterior screws on the again, you are going to wreck a waterproofing gasket for those who pry the rear open. And do not even consider getting via the entrance — it is troublesome to keep away from breaking the display, not less than with out particular instruments.

It’s additionally difficult to entry the battery and different parts. The teardown additionally illustrates simply how a lot bigger the speaker array is on the Apple Watch Ultra in comparison with the Series 8. Even for those who’re unlikely to ever use the siren function these audio system are meant for, it ought to assist with name high quality and different audio-driven apps.

This is not the development in fix-it-yourself friendliness you noticed within the base iPhone 14, then. You’ll have to take this to a professional restore store for those who land badly throughout a hike. Even so, iFixit is optimistic the Watch Ultra represents a path towards extra repairable Apple wristwear. While it is not clear if future smartwatches will make that leap, it will not be stunning given mounting political strain on the tech business to create extra simply maintained gadgets.