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All phones sold in the EU to have replaceable batteries from 2027
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Playing devils advocate here.
How do you have a phone with replaceable battery and water resistance / proofing
The way we always did, of course. I’ve an underwater camera from the 80s that has user replaceable batteries and film.
The idea that they have to be designed the way they are for dust/waterproofing reasons is just propaganda by the device manufacturers. There’s more money in them not being serviceable because that means that they can upcharge you for fixes, or better, push you to buy a new device when your current device doesn’t work the way it should.
Yea but that underwater camera is encased in a huge plastic shell. Are you going to be carrying around your phone in a huge plastic shell?
When I screw the lid onto my coffee cup, it becomes waterproof. Nothing gets in and the coffee doesn't come out. Waterproofing doesn't require an adhesive.
Oh I like that. Screw in a circular battery like a large CR2020. Good concept.