EU Mandates Replaceable Batteries for Smartphones by 2027

Fresh reporting suggests that upcoming EU legislation may force Apple to change the iPhone battery replacement process, but it is far from certain. The proposed law would require manufacturers to allow consumers to easily carry out DIY battery replacements. However, the law is not expected to go into effect until 2027 at the earliest, and Apple is likely to argue that its Self Service Repair program already meets the requirements. Even if changes are required, they are likely to be minor and may not happen until the 2030s.