Do you miss phones with replaceable batteries? By 2027, you won't anymore because, by law, almost every smartphone will have them again.

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.
  • JackGreenEarth@lemm.eeEnglish
    4·
    1 year ago

    Well headphone jacks should come back. I have a headphone jack on my Motorola g73, and it was one of the reasons I got it.

    • NightOwl@lemmy.oneEnglish
      3·
      1 year ago

      Yeah, I would be happy if it did, but flagships have sailed away in that department and budget pixels too which are great devices for those who want graphene or Calyx. I’ve given up on them ever becoming mainstream offerings again.