Judge dismisses most claims in Apple AirPods Max condensation lawsuit

A judge in Brooklyn has dismissed most of a lawsuit against Apple over condensation problems in AirPods Max headphones. The case was brought by Arthur Apicella and other customers who said moisture collected inside the ear cups during normal use, sometimes within fifteen minutes. The premium headphones cost $549. The judge ruled that the devices worked as Apple designed them, even though buyers expected better performance. The lawsuit claimed Apple knew about the condensation issue through customer complaints and internal records but refused to fix it or admit the problem existed. The court's decision suggests that manufacturers may not be legally responsible for condensation problems if their products function as engineered, which could make it harder for customers to get compensation for this type of issue.