It's official: Smartphones will need to have replaceable batteries by 2027 - eviltoast

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.
  • Molochalter@lemmynsfw.com
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    1 year ago

    That’s exactly how it was with phone chargers.

    Shitty fucking default charger? 10 bucks. With nokia pin? 50 bucks