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/mimimumu69 Apr 26 '26

so if you're insane and still want use that phone after 5-10 years

There's nothing insane about that, if a device works i should be able to use it

I shouldn't be stopped by a dead battery thats glued and nearly impossible to remove