Do you miss phones with replaceable batteries? By 2027, you won't anymore because, by law, almost every smartphone will have them again.

TL;DR

  • The European Council has ended its adoption procedure for rules related to phones with replaceable batteries.
  • By 2027, all phones released in the EU must have a battery the user can easily replace with no tools or expertise.
  • The regulation intends to introduce a circular economy for batteries.
  • 001100 010010English
    5•1 year ago

    They might just abandon the water resistance and blame the regulators, that’s what I’m afraid of.

    • @variaatio@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      4•1 year ago

      Well some might. Then you are free to vote with wallet and move to the maker who still thinks water resistance and dust is good sell factor for phones. Market working like it’s supposed and so on. Within the guiding barriers market regulations.

    • tal
      3•1 year ago

      I’m sure that it’s possible to do both, though it’d eat even more space for gaskets or whatever.