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All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

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[-] bric@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

Exactly, the law definitely defines that the tools have to be commonly available with no restrictions or proprietary rights, and that any tools that don't fit under that definition must be provided free of charge. It also lists a few practices that are outright banned regardless of availability, like needing thermal or chemical tools. They've been very thorough.

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