The decision could have a global impact.

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

  • Neshura@bookwormstory.socialEnglish
    3·
    2 years ago

    So if I understand this correctly:

    • plastic cover that can be removed with fingernails: ✅
    • cover with phillips screws: ✅
    • cover with hex screws: Maybe ✅? How “Basic” are Hex screws nowadays?
    • cover with Apple certified™️ screws: ❌
    • cover with Superglue: ❌
    • Afiefh@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      2 years ago

      Hex screws are pretty standard. I’m not a lawyer, but I’d imagine they would be acceptable.

      That being said, I never understood the reason to have 5 different types of screws around. Can we just have one type for everything?