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It's official: Smartphones will need to have replaceable batteries by 2027 (www.androidauthority.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Mystify0771@kbin.social to c/tech@kbin.social

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Do you miss phones with replaceable batteries? By 2027, you won't anymore because, by law, almost every smartphone will have them again.

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[–] Rain3h@feddit.uk 10 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'm all for it but how will this effect the way they waterproof devices?

[–] TheEntity@kbin.social 23 points 1 year ago

Samsung Galaxy S5 had both waterproofing (IP67) and replaceable battery. Details: https://www.anandtech.com/show/7942/galaxy-s5-followup

[–] Swyperider@kbin.social 10 points 1 year ago

There are devices like Samsung's Xcover products that have the back cover snap into place in a way that creates a water-proof seal around the battery and components inside. It's incredibly tight and has a rubber ring.

[–] awkwardparticle@kbin.social 8 points 1 year ago

Just waterproof everything that isn't removable and add a short failsafe for when water is around the battery.