Problem with legislation like this is it frequently doesn't take into account that companies like Apple can be devious assholes. Every loop hole has to be anticipated and covered before it can be exploited.
this post was submitted on 12 Jul 2023
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Does this regulation require user-replaceable batteries, or just batteries users can replace with light tools? Are we talking a return to BlackBerry, or will iPhones without glue suffice? Can Tesla continue to sell cars in Europe, or will it have to be built like the Chevy Bolt with ten bolts and a few coolant lines separating skilled users from a thousand pounds of lithium-ion cells?
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Excellent! I'm glad to be already enjoying this feature through my Fairphone!
They will just find other ways to suppress "the right to repair" as its never been about batteries specifically
It's a continual fight, these companies have to be dragged, kicking and screaming to do what's best for the consumer. That's pretty much the defacto way of running a business nowadays considering it's all about record profits year on year.
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On this topic, I'm really surprised that Apple made Airtags with batteries that can be changed by the user. I'm even more surprised they used the most common coin cell as the battery
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So the 2027 iPhone should have USB-C and a removable battery as long as it’s bought in the EU. Luckily they’re all unlocked and it’s only 35 minutes on the train from England to France. Guess I’ll be getting my phones from France from 2027.
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This is actually brilliant news.
Why isnt this common sense? Why is modifing the things i own illegal now?
Because they'd rather sell you a new phone than have you repair your device so it lasts longer. It's capitalism at work. Same reason why everyone and their mom is moving their products to a subscription model. They want that steady flow of revenue rather than a one-off purchase price. I hate it but that's what everything goes towards.
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Man I love seeing the EU fighting against corporations for sustainability. How about bringing back the headphone jack? I refuse to buy a phone without one.
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How do they define "removable"? Most batteries can be removed with enough effort. Good initiative though.
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What about waterproof phones? I remember that they were planned to be an exception..
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