New EU regulations mandate user-replaceable batteries in Apple products - eviltoast

Regulations approved by the European Council now mandate that companies, including Apple, must ensure that batteries in the iPhone and other products are replaceable by users.

  • jsveiga@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    Why the headlines only mentions Apple, when it’s for every manufacturer?

    The industry will spend billions on R&D to develop such an outrageous solution. Batteries… that can be… replaced! Who could think that would be a good idea?