Removable batteries in smartphones will be mandatory in the EU starting in 2027

Re:Removable batteries in smartphones will be mandatory in t... by dmos62 on Monday May 04, 2026 @12:06PM (#48010486)

I've a plan: 2027 I'm buying a Motorola with first-party support for GrapheneOS and a replaceable battery. Things are looking up!

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Re:Removable batteries in smartphones will be mandatory in t... by dddw on Monday May 04, 2026 @12:25PM (#48010853)

Yes! Hope they deliver some decent enough device

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Re:Removable batteries in smartphones will be mandatory in t... by cyklosarin on Monday May 04, 2026 @01:54PM (#48012306)

There is almost zero chance that the Motorola phones will come with a replaceable battery and likely fall under the exemption anyways. The GOS supported phones will all be flagship level devices (i.e. Signature/RAZR).

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