Big shift coming to smartphones. Starting in 2027, the EU will require every phone sold in Europe to have a user-replaceable battery. No more being forced into expensive repairs or upgrades just because your battery dies.
At first glance, it looks like a small hardware change. It’s not. This directly hits one of the most profitable parts of the industry — repairs, replacements, and forced upgrade cycles.
But the bigger story is this: the EU isn’t just changing phones, it’s changing incentives. When devices are easier to repair, they last longer. And when they last longer, companies lose control over how often you upgrade.
