Suck it micro USB, mini USB, and lightning! 🪫🔋

  • cows_are_underrated@feddit.org
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    4 days ago

    That’s true, but if the EU could force every phone maker to make the battery replaceable by the customer this would be a huuuuuuge step in the right direction and reduce electronic waste.

    • Scrollone@feddit.it
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      3 days ago

      It’s already enforced. All devices sold in the EU from 2027 will need a user-replaceable battery.

      We’re going to see some manufacturers come out with those devices sooner, though. I hope.

    • ulterno@programming.dev
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      3 days ago

      Also, the batteries need to be available at a reasonable price to the user.
      Or they’ll start scheming