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

  • rab@lemmy.ca
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    11 months ago

    Ya the only reason I get new phones is because the battery gets too weak. I could easily keep the same device for 5+ years if I could swap batteries

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      11 months ago

      The only reason I get new phones is cos OS updates stop flowing. That happens way before I notice any battery degradation. This law solves nothing.

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        11 months ago

        I’m an android guy but you can solve that problem by going iPhone if so inclined

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            11 months ago

            Samsung and Google support their current generation phones for five years. Apple supports theirs for seven years from when they’re last sold.

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            11 months ago

            I’m not sure but a lot longer than android

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      11 months ago

      You can. It cost $15 every three years to have someone replace the battery for you or you can spend the hour doing it yourself.

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          11 months ago

          Yes. $15 and an hour. You can bring in your own battery or pay ~$60 USD for an official one. It’s all very easy.

          This law won’t change shit. People are still going to dump their phone every 2 year.