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minus-squareKaiserschmarrn@feddit.orglinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·2 months agoAs far as I know, this will be the case in the EU in 2027.
minus-squareDeathByBigSad@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·2 months agoThat’s for “easily replaceable” batteries, not necessarily swappable, as in pop off the cover and insert new battery. The new Fairphone 6, for example, requires a screw driver to open up the phone, and that would meet the legal requirements of the EU law.
minus-squarepHr34kY@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up1·2 months agoI miss my Galaxy S5. I could change the battery while jumping on a trampoline if I wanted to.
As far as I know, this will be the case in the EU in 2027.
That’s for “easily replaceable” batteries, not necessarily swappable, as in pop off the cover and insert new battery.
The new Fairphone 6, for example, requires a screw driver to open up the phone, and that would meet the legal requirements of the EU law.
I miss my Galaxy S5. I could change the battery while jumping on a trampoline if I wanted to.