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After making USB-C the new standard, the European Union is pushing another big change for phones.

Starting February 18, 2027, smartphones and many portable devices sold in the EU must have batteries that users can remove and replace more easily.

That means companies like Apple, Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, and others may need to redesign future devices to meet the new rules.

But this does not necessarily mean the return of old plastic back-cover phones with pop-out batteries.

Instead, brands are expected to create devices with:

🔹 Easier battery access
🔹 Fewer glued-in parts
🔹 Common tools for repairs
🔹 Lower battery replacement costs
🔹 Longer device lifespan

The EU says the goal is to reduce electronic waste, improve repairability, and help consumers keep devices longer instead of replacing them every few years.

Many experts believe this rule could reshape smartphone design worldwide, just like USB-C did.

Your next iPhone or Android may be easier to repair than today’s models.

Change is the only constant in life

Better, cos the planned obsolescence by tech firms is a major reason why people keep changing devices every year without any need for that. Why shouldn't one be able to replace batteries in the first place? They all know what they're doing...

Good idea, removable battery is better than this things they are doing now , that is how it was before now,so let it come back is good, except New generation people may not know it, so is not new

Google willnnot like this

Much needed change.

They should also mandate OEMS to add chargers and earpiece to their device.


It is absurd to learn that after paying huge sums to purchase your high-end device, you have to buy chargers and handfree separately.

Africa will never come up to table their demands to help their people. Very useľess continent.

In global industries, people tend to want to keep improving on the system... Always believing in a simpler way of life.

This is what must drive us in this country.
In all we do, we should endeavor to do better, add real value to the current state of things.
Always do better.

Apple won’t like this, but they will bend over backwards to meet the aim. In Africa, we don’t invent nor innovate. The change will trickle down our way in the form of second and third hand devices.

Good 👍 idea, but they should put an end to immigrants raping their women

See better Union thatean well for their people

decatalyst:
Much needed change.

They should also mandate OEMS to add chargers and earpiece to their device.


It is absurd to learn that after paying huge sums to purchase your high-end device, you have to buy chargers and handfree separately.

Na that charger and earpiece be the biggest fraud. Apple first started it,and Samsung too followed suit. Na very rubbish something

Big Fraud

DuttyChuks:
Africa will never come up to table their demands to help their people. Very useľess continent.

you are just indirectly calling yourself useless

Starboytwo:
you are just indirectly calling yourself useless

African leaders are useless
Nigeria is supposed to benefit from this US vs Iran conflict since we have crude oil and also has refinery.
But look at us, we are suffering high prices instead of making big money from the situation.

jom28gy:
Good idea, removable battery is better than this things they are doing now , that is how it was before now,so let it come back is good, except New generation people may not know it, so is not new

boss now is better people we start stealing follow come battery

Mrluv:
boss now is better people we start stealing follow come battery

ok

Starboytwo:
you are just indirectly calling yourself useless

No ,you're more than that. I am not an African.

DuttyChuks:
No ,you're more than that. I am not an African.

So what concern you with African affair??

Starboytwo:
So what concern you with African affair??

You people should stay back in your continent and develop it, stop coming to Europe to do illegal businesses and commit all manner of crimes. It saddens me; you get it.

DuttyChuks:
You people should stay back in your continent and develop it, stop coming to Europe to do illegal businesses and commit all manner of crimes. It saddens me; you get it.

oh, it’s like that?? Such double standards…

What of the times you people use to steal, kidnap, forced us to Europe against our wish?? Use us to do any kind of jobs, against our wish. The tide changed. You created the monster 🤷🏾🤷🏾

engrchykae:
African leaders are useless
Nigeria is supposed to benefit from this US vs Iran conflict since we have crude oil and also has refinery.
But look at us, we are suffering high prices instead of making big money from the situation.

are you an African leader? Because you sound pained