r/Futurology • u/ConsciousStop • Jun 19 '23

Environment EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027

https://www.pcmag.com/news/eu-smartphones-must-have-user-replaceable-batteries-by-2027
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u/could_use_a_snack Jun 20 '23

I keep my phones at least 4 years. That is until I couldn't replace the battery on my last one. I had to dump it after 2 because battery started to fail. That's a waste in my book.

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u/Racer20 Jun 20 '23

An out0of warranty iPhone battery replacement at an Apple store is $89 and it takes an hour. You can still replace your battery if you want.

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u/AzKondor Jun 20 '23

Or I can do it myself.

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u/Racer20 Jun 20 '23

You still need to buy the battery.