Do you miss phones with replaceable batteries? By 2027, you won't anymore because, by law, almost every smartphone will have them again.

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.
    • Polo421@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Not if done correctly. There were some early Samsung’s that did it with rubber o rings on the back that helped keep the water proofing.

      • _xDEADBEEF@lemm.ee
        1·
        1 year ago

        My old moto g (not sure which revision) had a removable battery and was water resistant. Used to use it for navigation on my motorbike regardless of the weather