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The European Union wants changes regarding battery replacement by 2027. In particular, it states that from this year onwards “portable batteries in devices must be removable and replaceable.”“,
The European Union wants changes regarding battery replacement by 2027. In particular, it states that from this year onwards “portable batteries in devices must be removable and replaceable.”“, not a very well-defined line.
Technically, the battery of any phone can already be “removed and replaced”, without fear that the process would be more or less accessible to the average user. Despite this, as we had predicted, everything seemed to indicate that the new EU target would have direct consequences for manufacturers.
Apple is already working on itApple has embraced a new material with the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro: titanium. It’s ditching the stainless steel that’s been with us for generations, but Kuo predicts that the material could be making a comeback.
EU changes for 2027 make battery replacement mandatory. Apple’s plan? Use a dual-purpose stainless steel case, according to Kuo. First, to meet EU requirements and to make the battery easier to remove.
Secondly, it allows the energy density of the battery to increase (between 5% and 10% as described in Medium).
Simply replacing the battery is not the only planAccording to The Information, this won’t be Apple’s only plan to make changes to its battery removal.
The company will be working on a system that will replace the traditional adhesive tabs that hold the battery with a metal bracket that opens with electric current. It would be a new solution that would simplify the process.
Samsung must continue on its pathApple isn’t alone in these changes: All phone manufacturers need to make it easier to remove their batteries. Samsung is one of the companies that makes the process the most difficult, so much so that iFixit stopped working with the company because of the high difficulty of replacing components on its phones.
Future Galaxy generations will require changes to simplify the battery swap system. The same will be true for other manufacturers.
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Emma Ortiz is a gadget expert and author at Div Bracket. She provides in-depth coverage of the latest and greatest in consumer technology, offering readers an inside look at the latest trends and innovations in the world of gadgets.
