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dirkgentle ( dirkgentle@lemmy.ca )  to Technology · 3 years ago

EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027

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EU: Smartphones Must Have User-Replaceable Batteries by 2027

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dirkgentle ( dirkgentle@lemmy.ca )  to Technology · 3 years ago
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The European Parliament just caused a major headache for smartphone and tablet manufacturers.
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    Every country should do this. It’s just a shame we have to wait until 2027 to see these phones.

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      Fairphone does this now and have for years.

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        Yes but their price is kinda steep

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          There are cheaper phones with better specs out there, without a doubt. But few, if any, with the same focus on repairability and sustainability.

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