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All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Waterproofing isn't important so I can take it swimming; it's important in case I drop it in a puddle.

The battery on an iPhone is good for about 1000 charge cycles (will maintain at least 85% capacity), which is about 3 years of normal use. After that, it costs like $80 to have Apple replace the battery. That's absolutely worth it to me for the improved water resistance.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Not a great argument, it's not impossible to have both. The Galaxy S5 was IP67 and had removable batteries (my favorite phone so far). There is a Galaxy out right now with removable batteries with IP68. Iphones are 67 to 68 depending on the model.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Well in my defense I have no idea what I’m talking about.