Despite what you might have seen on the internet, iPhones sold in the European Union will not have a removable back panel for easy battery replacement, and they probably never will. Here’s why.
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iPhone batteries aren’t changing any time soon. Image credit: Apple
iPhone batteries aren’t changing any time soon. Image credit: Apple
You’ve probably seen AI TikTok slop and random Reddit posts that claim the EU will force Apple to bring user-replaceable batteries to the iPhone in 2027. But in what should be a surprise to nobody, they’re all wrong.
But like so much viral-yet-false information, there’s a kernel of truth to it. The EU does have new iPhone battery legislation that comes into effect in 2027. Apple already meets the requirements.