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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The Samsung Galaxy S5 was a good example of this. The back panel and battery were removable, and the charging port had an extra plastic cover that went on top to protect against water ingress

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Dang, looking at those phones from back then, they were such good designs. Simple yet effective.

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