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

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    1 year ago

    I only remember the Samsung rugged ones, which do not look great. Some compromise will be needed to get removable batteries into phones. Compromises the buyer of a gold iPhone Pro Max to flex their wealth won’t appreciate. Not DRMing batteries and giving users access to documentation and tools for replacing the battery requires almost no compromise from no one (except a tiny dent in Apple‘s balance sheet, which they will recover from, I’m sure).

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      1 year ago

      The Samsung galaxy S5 were IP67 rated with removable battery.

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        1 year ago

        They also featured optional wireless charging, despite you being able to pop open the back and replace the battery.

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        1 year ago

        And was one of the least successful S series phones.