The decision could have a global impact.

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

  • @[email protected]English
    5•1 year ago

    According to a draft version of the ecodesign regulation on the EU’s website, batteries should be replaceable “with no tool, a tool or set of tools that is supplied with the product or spare part, or basic tools.”

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    • NeshuraEnglish
      5•1 year 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: ❌
      • @AfiefhEnglish
        4•1 year 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?