EU parliament passes law on user replaceable batteries

Z7YCx5ieof4Std wrote: post #4

cbeach wrote: post #3

Goodbye waterproof phones :-(

Just buy an OtterBox or don't use the phone near water I'd rather have replaceable parts than a waterproof phone.

I wouldn't. My iPhone has been caseless for ~3 years. Dings, falls, 3 drownings, small kids just brushing it against pavement, etc. It's feels indestructible other than few scratches that you need to look for. Battery can be replaced by specialist in 30 minutes or so.

Wasn't it waterproof it already would've wasted 3 batteries + 3 devices.

Re: EU parliament passes law on user replaceable batteries

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Post by ojkelly » Thu, Jun 15, 2023, 9:11 AM UTC

I wonder if Apple's self-service repair program is sufficient for this?

I do like the idea of user-replaceable batteries, but I don't miss the build quality and size of those devices with easily accessible batteries.

Re: EU parliament passes law on user replaceable batteries

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Post by cbeach » Thu, Jun 15, 2023, 9:54 AM UTC

Z7YCx5ieof4Std wrote: post #4

cbeach wrote: post #3

Goodbye waterproof phones :-(

Just buy an OtterBox or don't use the phone near water I'd rather have replaceable parts than a waterproof phone.

There are Samsung and Nokia phones you can buy if you want a phone with replaceable batteries.

I want an iPhone because it's a more sleek device and it's waterproof.

Why would you want to take options away from me?

Re: EU parliament passes law on user replaceable batteries

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Post by WastingMyTime89 » Thu, Jun 15, 2023, 10:02 AM UTC

cbeach wrote: post #3

Goodbye waterproof phones :-(

It's a shame humanity has never been able to design a device with a replaceable battery which remains waterproof. Hmm, wait a minute...

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