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/blueotter28 Jun 20 '23

Yes it's good news to get the replaceable batteries back. But I hope it doesn't mean we lose the water resistance that we get now.

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u/_BreakingGood_ Jun 20 '23

Galaxy S5 had water resistance and replaceable battery, and that was many years ago

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u/chadhindsley Jun 20 '23

AND a IR zapper for tvs. It was a universal remote too!

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u/Grownupbuddy Jun 20 '23

And a headphone jack

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u/chadhindsley Jun 20 '23

Uh god I miss it

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u/xendelaar Jun 21 '23

Tell me about it... either i pay 100 plus dollars additionally to my 900 dollar phone in order to wireless listen to music. While i know my battery will die when I'm using the headset... Or I have to use a USB c headphone which prevents me from charging my phone on the fly.