A new guideline from the European Parliament is looking to change the way portable batteries on smartphones would be removed and replaced, soon going to effect all manufacturers. This means that Apple would have to adjust its design and layout for its iPhones, particularly on its built-in batteries which are known to be sealed shut in its body.
This means that users would be given the chance to do the battery replacements themselves, and this applies to all "portable batteries" in devices, and also to other manufacturers.
EU is Making Apple Change its iPhone for Easier Battery Replacement
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According to a report by 9to5 Mac, the EU's latest guidelines have been passed by the European Parliament and it aims to make portable batteries easy to swap and replace for users. This highly affects Apple whose smartphone and other devices feature portable batteries, and this guideline potentially requires the Cupertino giant to change the way the iPhone batteries are accessed and installed.
The new guidelines center on battery design, production, accessibility, and more, and not only does it require portable batteries like the ones in the iPhones easy to replace, but also asks for it to be more durable.
It means that users would have better quality batteries that would last longer compared to what Apple brings now, and with a longer life cycle, less waste will be generated by the technology.
Smartphones' Internal Layout to Change for Easy Battery Access?
With the EU's new guidelines, this means that there might be significant changes to the internal layout for built-in batteries, as what the iPhone introduced to the world since its release.
There are indeed many guides on how to replace an iPhone battery, but with untrained hands, it may damage more of the device than simply replacing it. The guidelines may help in changing the layout so that whenever accessing the battery, it would not affect other components like the display, camera, motherboard, and the like.
The Right to Repair Laws in the World
The right-to-repair law may have different names from various organizations and government bodies in the world, but all have the same goal of allowing the public to undertake the repairs easily. The EU's proposition also aims to make the technology more durable, hence would need fewer repairs and contribute to lessening the carbon footprint it brings.
Repair instead of replacement will help in dealing with the trash that the technology industry leaves behind or throws away, especially as it would have fewer unwanted devices or components lying around.
Towards December 2022, Apple also made the self-repair program available in other regions of the world, including the United Kingdom and the European Union. This allows for more accessible parts and guides that will help in answering one's problems in their devices, instead of bringing it to an authorized repair center.
EU's new guidelines are looking to make the technology industry give the public more access to their devices, allowing battery replacements easier and more manageable compared to before.
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