A new EU law will require all mobile devices to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. In this episode we take a look at the law, it’s consequences and right to repair.
A new EU law will require all mobile devices to have user-replaceable batteries by 2027. In this episode we take a look at the law, it’s consequences and right to repair.
“I think it was apple, but someone claimed that removable batteries would make the phones thicker and more expensive to make.” - say goodbye to IP67 rating.
No need, Samsung’s S5 had IP67 and a removable battery. (and a 3.5mm audio jack)
There was also their Xcover 4 with a IP68 rating, removable battery and headphone jack. That phone was more designed for commercial purposes though, putting ruggedness first.
in that case, let’s hope apple - and anyone else who plans to sell on the eu market - will make something like that happen again without compromising other aspects of the phone (design).
Why? Can that really not be engineered around? We have removable sim trays.