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EU law requiring easier iPhone battery replacement inches closer to enactment (appleinsider.com)
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The European Union is moving closer to enacting a law that will require smartphones like the iPhone to have easier battery repairs.

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[–] 34@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This is one "consumer friendly enhancement" that I hope is exclusive to Europe if it passes.

[–] art_vandelay@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why would you want it to be exclusive to Europe instead of having it around the world?

[–] 34@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

Clunkier devices, complications for wireless charging, cheap plastic backs again. Just seems like a step backwards.