All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

    • @smileyhead@discuss.tchncs.de
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      611 months ago

      And this is something we don’t want. Battery should be replaced with no special tools other than regular screwdriver or simillar.

      • phillaholic
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        211 months ago

        They provided a kit and step by step instructions. It remains to be seen how they handle it, but don’t be surprised if they argue they already comply if that’s how the language of the law is written.

      • @focusedkiwibear@lemmy.world
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        111 months ago

        You don’t seem to know it, but nebulous jargon like ‘technical expertise’ can be applied to anything like using a microwave so Apple includes instructions. Not seeing how this invalidates their point

    • Quokka
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      11 months ago

      The tagline is literally “I’m starting to think Apple doesn’t want us to repair them”.

      also having watched SnazzyLabs do this swap, it’s complicated and you’ll need to contact Apple to deal with code changes.

      • phillaholic
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        211 months ago

        And I literally said in my comment that it’s a pain in the ass. That’s not the point, what “technical expertise” means is.