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I Think Apple Lied - WAN Show July 14, 2023

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The European Council's Decision to Require All Phones to Have Replaceable Batteries by 2027

The European Council has officially decided that all phones sold in the EU will be required to have easily replaceable batteries by 2027. One goal of the new regulation is to increase longevity and repairability, but another is to make batteries more easily replaceable. Discussion question: To what extent will this affect how phones are designed outside of the EU? Is this an opportunity for smaller manufacturers or just large OEMs?

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