The decision could have a global impact.

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

    • shinjiikarus@mylem.euEnglish
      134·
      1 year ago

      This. People read this and think about the removable batteries of Nokia bricks and plastic hardshells, but this would really hamper with IP68 rating. It probably just means the users must be able to replace the battery themselves, instead of artificially locking it down with DRM. And maybe provide some documentation. Otherwise phones would become so much worse, than they have been for more than a decade.

      • ∟⊔⊤∦∣≶@lemmy.nzEnglish
        262·
        1 year ago

        Louis was saying ‘Does everyone have collective amnesia?? We had IP68 phones with removable batteries already!’

        • shinjiikarus@mylem.euEnglish
          51·
          1 year ago

          I only remember the Samsung rugged ones, which do not look great. Some compromise will be needed to get removable batteries into phones. Compromises the buyer of a gold iPhone Pro Max to flex their wealth won’t appreciate. Not DRMing batteries and giving users access to documentation and tools for replacing the battery requires almost no compromise from no one (except a tiny dent in Apple‘s balance sheet, which they will recover from, I’m sure).

          • PaddyP@lemmy.worldEnglish
            131·
            1 year ago

            The Samsung galaxy S5 were IP67 rated with removable battery.

            • T156@lemmy.worldEnglish
              1·
              1 year ago

              They also featured optional wireless charging, despite you being able to pop open the back and replace the battery.