Technology

GDPR

forcing usb-c

forcing removable batteries

The EU sure is handling tech laws and tech giants a fuck of a lot better than the US is. Damn.

Jealous.

The real issue nowadays is the software, although this is still a good step.

But being stuck with no software updates after 2-4 years still renders them unusable (when also locked down).

They should be forced to provide open bootloaders, firmware and kernel drivers once the devices reach end of life. Maybe even include hardware details and schematics, etc. for full repairability.

The efforts of devices like the Framework laptop and Steam Deck should be commonplace. It's insane we put some corporation's patents and trade secrets above the environment.

Honestly, the EU's where it's at.

• Universal standards like USB-C instead of proprietary ports that cause waste
• Removable batteries
• GDPR
• Universal healthcare
• Right to repair

Invest in your people, and you'll go far.

EU is the only government body in the world that does something meaningful for the average consumer.

I have seen countless videos on tiktok of people being against this move, and my question is why? why wouldn't anyone want to be able to extend the life of their expensive devices, why wouldn't people want easily repairable batteries that take less than 5 minutes to swap out?

the only argument ive seen against this is "OOH BUT BUT BUT THE AESTHETICS OF THE PHONE" who cares? function should always be over looks. and if anything it will end the trend of phones being glassy slabs and bring some innovation and new designs to the table. which will be interesting to see.

Once again the EU showing the world that they are pro-consumer.

I currently still own an LG G5 (LineageOS). This is what an actually removable and replaceable battery looks like and should be like. This is that same phone in water for two minutes. This phone is from 7 years ago. Only phone left on the market nowadays with those capabilities (probably even better) is Fairphone.

"The regulation provides that by 2027 portable batteries incorporated into appliances should be removable and replaceable by the end-user"

By the end user! Oh shit, nice one!

This is great. Now the producers of smartphones will have to make their design around this!

Great! This "water-resistance" bullshit is the biggest bigtech scam ever, it's insane how they almost killed repairability in the name of "water-resistance", that scam should have never been allowed.

Changing the battery on my laptop extended its life by 4 years. This is a great legislation.

I never had to change my phone because of something other than the battery

I miss replaceable batteries, but not just for sustainability. Having a spare battery with you is much, much, much,... better than carrying a power bank + cable with you, which also can't give your phone juice instantly. Also sometimes the batteries may randomly become universal, like the Nokia BL-5C currently used in many radio receivers.

It feels weird that governments have to force companies to give us back what we used to have.

Thank EU for saving us from descending even further down into capitalism, also please keep the American influence in check within your own ranks.

@AccidentalLemming the EU be saving our asses from these big tech companies

This is great news. I am looking forward to seeing how the makers will react to this.

What a wonderful way forward towards right to repair.

and they will be aaaall proprietary. one battery per phone model. and companies still will release updates that will cripple the phone every 2 years. nothing will change

eu saving the day again

Continue with expandable memory EU

Reversing course to what we already had in the past. Flip phones are making a comeback, removable batteries, what feature will come back next? Headphone jack? MicroSD?

while we are at it please get rid of that "premium" glass back

Common EU W