nixCraft 🐧Jun 20, 2023

THIS IS AMAZING!

Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027 in the EU zone https://www.pcmag.com/news/eu-smartphones-must-have-user-replaceable-batteries-by-2027 I think Companies like Apple, Google, and Samsung will next create two versions of their phones—one for the EU with replaceable batteries and one for the rest of the world. They go to lengths to ensure they can squeeze extra dollars out of everyone while following laws. Just give everyone an option to replace batteries 🔋

EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027

The European Parliament just caused a major headache for smartphone and tablet manufacturers.

PCMag
Show threadLilkev🌛
What does "user-replaceable" mean in this context? Does use of a screwdriver count as "user-replaceable" or does this law require a battery cover that you can take off by hand, without any tools?
Jun 20, 2023 at 2:13amWeb