goldenface
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Goodbye to planned obsolescence: the EU forces redesign of mobile phones with replaceable batteries
The European Union has taken a decisive step against planned obsolescence. Starting in 2027, all mobile phones marketed in Spain as well as in the rest of the bloc must comply with new durability, repairability, and sustainability requirements.
The regulatory change, driven by the European Commission (EC), is part of the Ecodesign Regulation, driven in 2024, and seeks to fundamentally transform the way electronic devices are manufactured and consumed.
- Batteries can be easily replaced without specialized tools
- Key components are designed for easy disassembly
- Closed designs that hinder any repair are eliminated
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goldenface
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I had to repair my own 1 m4 recently because of battery bloat. It wasn't expensive but for the average person it could have been. Isn't it caused by there being too much charge in the battery.
I know Sony has 'battery care', where they recommend not charging beyond 90% but why have to forego that 10%, meaning shorter battery life?
Being able to carry spare batteries again could only be a good thing, right?
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2026-04-21 13:43 ] |
Posted: 2026-04-21 07:59
