Will iPhone have to have removable battery?

According to BGR , a report in December last year said that the EU wants future smartphones to be equipped with removable batteries that can be easily replaced. The same goes for any electronic device that runs on batteries. The plan was voted in favor of by the European Parliament in mid-June. For many, this is good news because they can easily replace the battery of their iPhone like their phones in the past. However, the huge impact of this law on the iPhone is not so simple.

Removable batteries that many smartphone manufacturers have long abandoned are about to return?

First, it’s important to understand what the EU is aiming for with the new law. They want the new battery regulation to have a positive impact on the environment. The ability to easily replace batteries will extend the life of devices, reduce waste, and improve the way used batteries are collected and recycled. Envisioning a world where users can replace batteries, the EU says: “A mobile battery is considered to be removable by the end user when it can be done using commercially available tools and does not require the use of specialised tools.”

To be considered commercially available, they need to be easily accessible to end users and be able to be used without restrictions, aside from health and safety restrictions. While Apple has an iPhone repair program that allows people to replace their batteries at home with a few simple steps, the process is not easy, and many people are advised not to do it at home if they are inexperienced. This is due to a number of reasons, including accidentally damaging the iPhone in the process, or causing the iPhone to lose its best water resistance.

Apple’s self-repair program falls short of the EU’s requirements, as it still requires specialized tools that aren’t easily accessible to consumers. The problem is, forcing companies like Apple to make smartphones with easy-to-replace batteries may still be a bad idea.

As we all know, the iPhone has never had an easily replaceable battery, and many people still wish it did. This is because Apple meticulously plans the internal design of the iPhone to make the most of the available space. These design optimizations allow the company to use as much space as possible for the battery. Additionally, Apple designs the iPhone to be dust and water resistant, something that users value and the EU itself does not take into account.

Having a removable battery will help extend the life of your smartphone, but it also raises certain concerns.

It's likely that Apple will find a way to meet strict EU laws on battery replacement, but the company will likely pass those research and development costs on to consumers.

But the EU regulation has its upsides, as it would make battery replacements even faster in Apple stores. It would also make battery recycling more manageable. If the removable battery law were to be implemented, Apple and everyone else would have to figure out how to design smartphones with easily replaceable batteries. As with any proposal, it could be years before Apple and other handset makers are forced to comply.

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