The European Union has been passing laws pertaining to offering a better smartphone experience to users.
Apple gets bit
As it is a USB Type-C port for all phones has already been mandated which is something that Apple will have to abide by.
Then there is a rule requiring tech smartphone makers to allow participation of third-party app stores.
Now the latest legislation wants smartphone makers to make batteries more sustainable and usable to users.
How consumers benefit
It wants tech firms to offer devices the ability to easily replace batteries which can be achieved by removing the back cover of a smartphone, which is something that was available as an option to users a few years back.
But now phones and laptops are manufactured in such a way that the owner cannot change or check the battery on their own.
Hence, they are forced to go to service centers for which they end up paying…