Apple Could Be Forced to Offer Removable Batteries on iPhones Sold in Europe

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Apple could be forced to offer removable batteries on iphones2022 has so far been a horrible year for Apple as far as the new regulations it must comply with are concerned.

The European Union, for instance, is forcing Apple to make the switch to USB-C by 2024, with people familiar with the matter revealing that the company plans to align with this requirement in 2023. This means the Lightning connector could be killed off once and for all, as all iPhones could eventually go for USB-C as part of the iPhone 15 series.

Then, it was revealed Apple could eventually be required to allow third-party app stores on iOS. Sideloading could be enforced as well, with iOS, therefore, getting closer to Android on this front.

And now, a new proposed law could force Apple and the rest of the phone makers selling mobile devices in Europe to equip their devices with removable batteries that … (read more)

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