It's official: Smartphones will need to have replaceable batteries by 2027

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TL;DR

  • The European Council has ended its adoption procedure for rules related to phones with replaceable batteries.
  • By 2027, all phones released in the EU must have a battery the user can easily replace with no tools or expertise.
  • The regulation intends to introduce a circular economy for batteries.
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@Chadsmo @reclipse I'd say they will probably do the Europe only model while the rest of us get a non replaceable battery model

Then the rest of us will get really pissed unless the EU version is shit.

I think a Europe only phone that is comprised on design is more likely than no iPhone at all yeah.