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.
  • MomoNeedsCorrection@burggit.moe
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    1 year ago

    Like say telling to automakers they must include this design feature called seat belt and this another design feature called airbag

    Exactly like that. It isn’t the government’s place to demand what features I want in my stuff.