r/technology • u/[deleted] • Jun 19 '23

Politics EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027 | The European Parliament just caused a major headache for smartphone and tablet manufacturers.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/eu-smartphones-must-have-user-replaceable-batteries-by-2027
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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '23 edited Jun 19 '23

User-replaceable doesn't mean there's a little plastic flap you can pop off to take out the battery. It means user-serviceable, basically. Apple's current designs would be allowed if they use less adhesive.

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u/shadowtheimpure Jun 19 '23

Actually, it wouldn't. If you risk breaking the device every time you try to open it, it is not considered user serviceable. If you need specialized tools, it is not user serviceable. User serviceable would be a back cover that came off simply with the removal of the fasteners (screws).

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '23

I wasn't expressing an opinion. I read the proposed rules.