It had been in the works for a while, but now it has formally been adopted. From the article:

The regulation provides that by 2027 portable batteries incorporated into appliances should be removable and replaceable by the end-user, leaving sufficient time for operators to adapt the design of their products to this requirement.

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    1 year ago

    with newer, faster, better tech being available year after year

    Let’s be real here - this hasn’t been the case for smartphones like 5 years at this point. Barely anything has changed in that time frame besides like a “telephoto” lens and foldables.

    People are just sold on the idea that things are changing.

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      1 year ago

      i disagree, got a 2021 model phone last year for a very reasonable price that is loads faster & has a better battery life than my 2020 model phone.

      assuming my current phone doesnt break in a year, I’ll replace it anyway - because the upgrade will be worthwhile