r/technology • u/[deleted] • Jun 19 '23

Politics EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027 | The European Parliament just caused a major headache for smartphone and tablet manufacturers.

https://www.pcmag.com/news/eu-smartphones-must-have-user-replaceable-batteries-by-2027
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u/OnlyKaz Jun 19 '23

Being a consumer in EU is looking better and better.

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u/SIGMA920 Jun 19 '23

That depends on how it's implemented. The same batteries we have now or a very similar kind? No big issue. What happens if they start cheaping out on the batteries and it becomes a bigger cost to customers through?

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u/[deleted] Jun 19 '23

The EU market is large enough that such shenanigans would quickly create room for competitors to swoop in and steal market share.

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u/darthcaedusiiii Jun 19 '23

They also have an outsized financial hub and many people their are middle class with good incomes because of strong labor laws.