Leaked EU proposal: can we have easier to replace smartphone batteries?

Some of us still remember the times when we could easily access the battery of a smartphone and remove or change it. These times have now changed and the vast majority of smartphones these days come with non-removable batteries.

However, the European Parliament seems to be interested in bringing removable batteries of some sort back, as a leaked proposal reveals. According to a recent report from Dutch financial publication , brought to our attention by XDA Developers, the EU wants to enforce easier battery replacements.

The main purpose of this change is, reportedly, sustainability, ...

Tuesday, 25 February 2020 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com