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All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

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[–] 666dollarfootlong@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (4 children)

Looking forward to seeing If companies will just do the bare minimum to pass or if we'll see some actual innovation. It would be cool to be able to buy spare batteries, that are quick to replace and easy to carry around along with a charging station or something so you can always have a full battery with you.

[–] smackjack@lemmy.world 17 points 1 year ago

Apple will figure out a way to DRM batteries so that no one but them can sell them and they'll cost as much as a new phone.

[–] TheProtagonist@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Well, uhm… - it’s been designed in California, you know?!

[–] Yendor@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago

Modern batteries have a thin polymer shell. Sit down with that spare battery in the same pocket as your keys, and your leg is going to catch on fire.

My old Nokia had a swappable battery - but that battery was thicker than an entire iPhone.