All phones sold in the EU to have replaceable batteries from 2027

Article

• EU regulation mandates user-replaceable batteries in phones/tablets from 2027
• Exemption for batteries achieving 1000+ cycles above 80% capacity (Apple’s current standard)
• Primarily affects budget phones; premium devices may qualify for exemption

Discussion

• Many recall Nokia-era swappable batteries; phones were only slightly thicker
• Critics note software update abandonment is the real driver of obsolescence, not batteries
• Calls for standardized battery form factors (like AA/AAA) and mandatory OS update windows

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