EU mandates replaceable batteries for smartphones.

The European Union has approved new regulations that require portable batteries, such as those used in iPhones, to be easily replaceable by users. The goal is to make batteries more sustainable, durable, and better-performing. The legislation also includes stricter waste collection targets and changes to the requirements for materials recovered from batteries. However, the new requirements are years away from going into effect, and it is unclear what exactly it means for smartphone batteries to be "easily" replaceable by the user. Apple may argue that its Self Service Repair program already meets these requirements.