Among the many changes, the new rules would require batteries in consumer devices like smartphones to be easily removable and replaceable. That's far from the case today...

Among the many changes, the new rules would require batteries in consumer devices like smartphones to be easily removable and replaceable. That’s far from the case today…

  • wahming@kbin.socialEnglish
    5·
    2 years ago

    There’s no reason you HAVE to sacrifice durability and water resistance. It’d just cost a tiny bit more in materials, which I’m perfectly fine with given how much this would save the environment.

    You can already swap the battery on most non-fruit-branded phones while maintaining water resistance if you do it right.

    ? How do you swap batteries on most phones nowadays in 5 seconds?

    • RyanHakurei@kbin.socialEnglish
      1·
      2 years ago

      How do you swap batteries on most phones nowadays in 5 seconds?

      Where did I say anything about swapping the battery in 5 seconds? So if it takes longer than 5 seconds it doesn’t count?

      • wahming@kbin.socialEnglish
        3·
        2 years ago

        User-replaceable batteries do NOT use adhesive. It’s even directly stated in the EU specs.