- The European Union will implement new smartphone rules from 2027.
- Companies will have to make easily replaceable batteries.
- Phone spare parts will be available for 10 years.
- The new rule is expected to reduce electronic waste.
New Smartphone Rules: Soon you can get rid of the hassle of buying a new phone due to dead battery. Actually, many users complain that their phone is new, but due to battery failure, they have to spend money on a new phone again. Now this situation is about to change. The European Union is preparing to implement new rules, under which companies will have to make such phones which can last longer and which are also easy to repair. A big change can also happen regarding the battery. Let us know how the new rules can be beneficial for the customers.
New rules will come into effect from 2027
For the last few years, companies have stopped providing replaceable batteries in their phones. This means that if the user wants, he cannot easily change the battery. After the new rules come into force from 2027, companies will have to design such phones whose battery can be easily changed by the user himself. Apart from this, the phone will have to have a battery that can last longer and handle more charge cycles. Due to this the size of the phone can also increase. There will also be an obligation on companies to provide spare parts for any model for 10 years after its launch and they will not be able to charge arbitrary amounts from customers in the name of repairing. Phone repairing by companies will also have to be made affordable.
There will be a stop to the arbitrariness of companies
According to media reports, many experts believe that the new rules will curb the arbitrariness of companies. In fact, companies are currently designing such phones which come with limited lifespan and the user has to change the phone every few years even if there is no need. Apart from this, this step is also expected to put some control on electronic waste. In fact, every year a huge amount of electronic waste is generated due to phones and its related accessories, which is dangerous for the environment.
What will change for users in India?
These new rules will be applicable in the European Union from next year. These rules will not have any direct impact on Indian customers. However, once these rules are implemented, the pressure on companies will increase and customers from other markets may also demand such phones for themselves.
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