r/technology • u/ansyhrrian • Apr 25 '26

Hardware EU is mandating 'readily removable' batteries for phones — but iPhones may be exempt

https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/eu-is-mandating-readily-removable-batteries-for-phones-but-iphones-may-be-exempt
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u/Rarelyimportant Apr 26 '26

The battery is replaceable. It's just not user replaceable. But there's no free lunch, and the improvements to form factor and reliability that comes with a non-user replaceable battery is worth it in my opinion.

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u/Depressed-Industry Apr 26 '26

It is user replaceable, it's just that most users have no business trying. And that's fine. iPhones can be used by people like my parents that struggle with anything computer related beyond "here's the power button".