EU is lately becoming too nosy and even monopolizing in mobile phone business. It started with USB-C port, now batteries, then software & App Store, etc. What’s the next? Some are good for user, but may not as good for the philosophy of competitive free market.
Actually, I like the idea of user-swappable batteries if the whole case is properly engineered. That way, I don't end up dealing with things like battery cases for the phone or plugging in an external battery to charge the phone (sealed batteries on the iPhone and more recent Samsung Galaxy X models explain why external battery power banks have been very popular lately).
If you’re talking about read emails and check Facebook you’d be correct. And while the iPhones 13 and 15nhave features in common there are differences: (and whether they matter for you YMMV)
I knew something like this will happen so i went for the Samsung galaxy s24 Ultra and no regrets.
If people took proper care of their devices, user-swapable batteries wouldn't be needed, like charging only when the battery is low and not charging it to the max every time, batteries don't live forever and it seems like the EU wants to create more hazardous waste in this case. Apple has become so much better with access to battery replacements in-store, yes if you don't have Apple Care it is a bit more expensive. Still, I'd rather have a trained professional replace the battery on my device than do it yourself which could cause more harm than good to your device even IF the companies made it User-Swappable, the amount of new phones bought would be much higher than the replacement batteries.
