EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027
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The European Parliament just caused a major headache for smartphone and tablet manufacturers.
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i believe the law is more about easily being able to replace a battery for repair than being able to swap it on the go

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that would make sense. Being able to “easily remove and replace them.” is a little vague, i wonder if requiring a screwdriver could be considered easily removable.

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