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All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU (mashable.com)

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

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[-] RobotToaster@infosec.pub 5 points 1 year ago

I look forward to see if they come up with a clever Apple-like way to do this

Battery DRM?

[-] Afiefh@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Then they wouldn't be able to sell their phones in the EU. Regulators may be stupid, but even they can see that it's a blatant disregard to the rule of replaceable batteries.

[-] friendlymessage@feddit.de 0 points 1 year ago

I mean, Bosch eBikes already do this. You can only use official batteries with them

[-] Afiefh@lemmy.world 0 points 1 year ago

Watch Bosh change their tune a mere days before this law becomes effective.

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