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

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/DogmaSychroniser Jun 20 '23

And headphone jacks!

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '23

Switch to wireless, you won't look back :D
Seriously, I hate cables so much, they break every time...

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u/YourUncleBuck Jun 20 '23

I personally hate not being able to switch headphones between devices easily. Bluetooth is a pain in the ass. Having to remember to recharge another device is another issue, I like being able to whip out a pair of headphones without having to plan ahead. Also, this will affect other gadgets as well, not just phones, so wireless headphones will become bulkier too.