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Rik Henderson

Will new EU battery laws really make Apple change the iPhone design?

Person changing the battery in an Apple iPhone

A story broke recently that could have big implications for Apple and the future of its devices, including the iPhone. It could also affect Samsung, OnePlus, Nothing, Sony, and any other manufacturer that makes the best phones or another kind of portable device that contains a rechargeable battery.

The EU has agreed on a new set of rules that will demand they make it easier for users to replace the batteries in their devices themselves. And, it comes so soon after Apple and its peers already had to commit to USB-C charging.

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