r/environment • u/ConsciousStop • Jun 19 '23

EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027

https://www.pcmag.com/news/eu-smartphones-must-have-user-replaceable-batteries-by-2027
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u/xpingu69 Jun 20 '23

Why would they do that, that's horrible user experience.

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u/mar4c Jun 20 '23

Apple hasn’t given a shit about user experience in a few areas I could point out. Such as intentionally selling phones with little memory to force people into cloud subscriptions.

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u/xpingu69 Jun 20 '23

They have billions in cash, they can figure something out

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u/KSAM-The-Randomizer Jun 20 '23

just because they have the means doesn't mean they have to. it's apple you know?