The decision could have a global impact.

All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

  • Yendor@reddthat.comEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Just like with the appliances where some vendors had their shops ready way before regulation we already have some phone vendors prepare for that - like Nokia selling some spares via ifixit. So if apple decides to play stupid games it’ll be up against vendors that’ll be completely fine pushing regulation through quickly as hurting apple will only benefit them.

    You mean like Apple’s Self Service Repair, which has been available for a few years now?…

    https://support.apple.com/self-service-repair