Smartphones May Soon Have Replaceable Batteries Again Due To This EU Law
Déjà vu.
There was a time where phones came with batteries that were easily replaceable, all you had to was pop open the back and swap it out.
However, this hasn't been as evident since smartphones became a thing.
Image via Android Police
Initially, major smartphone companies made the move to switch to non-swappable batteries because they delivered lighter and slimmer designs, improvement of battery technology, as well as a sealed outer case.
This sealed outer case showcased better protection for the phone's outer layer, including protection against accidental drops in water and wear and tear, as reported by makeuseof.
However, an upcoming law may push smartphone makers to come up with a workaround to this issue.
The European Parliment has declared that the EU has to overhaul their rules on batteries and waste batteries after 587 votes in favour of this new law
According to European Parliament News, some key measures of the overhaul include recovering minimum levels of materials from waste batteries, a compulsory carbon footprint declaration and label for electric vehicles, as well as designing portable batteries in appliances in such a way that consumers can themselves easily remove and replace them.
However, these new rules would only be enforced by 2027 at the earliest
Image via Times of India
According to Android Police, the new law would potentially restrict manufacturers from selling phones that require special tools to open it up and replace the battery, making repairs more economical and environmentally-friendly.
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