New Law Empowers Users to Replace Smartphone Batteries at Will

Author: Aditya

Date: June 21, 2023

Time: 4 pm

The new law requires smartphone companies to allow users to replace their own batteries.

"Among measures to be taken, the EU wants “portable batteries in appliances in such a way that consumers can themselves easily remove and replace them.”

the European Parliament has potentially revived the era of easily replaceable batteries.

The law is scheduled to take effect 3.5 years from today, i.e in 2027.

The law is intended to give users more control over their devices and reduce electronic waste.