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Removable batteries aren't coming back. Good — they sucked

… After being announced in 2023, the EU is finally due to bring a new set of rules into law. From 2027, it will be mandated that all smartphones and tablets contain easily replaceable batteries . …

Apr 28, 2026 · Mark Jansen

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The next Pixel phone might get a removable battery, but leave your nostalgia at the door

… Removing the battery isn’t easy either. It often means using solvents like isopropyl alcohol to loosen the adhesive, and that’s the kind of design the EU is trying to end. A closer look at Google’s mechanical battery design Google’s patent changes how the battery is mounted inside the phone. …

Apr 17, 2026 · Ben Khalesi