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The EU Is Forcing User-Replaceable Phone Batteries. There's a Loophole Apple Is Already Using.

Apr 22, 2026

#righttorepair #euregulation #mobilehardware #supplychain

The EU Is Forcing User-Replaceable Phone Batteries. There's a Loophole Apple Is Already Using.

The EU mandates user-replaceable phone batteries by Feb 2027, but an 80% capacity exemption lets Apple sidestep the rule entirely.

Apr 22, 20264 min read1 reactions0 comments

Mar 5, 2026

#smartphones #compactphones #mobilehardware #asuszenfone

The Incredible Shrinking Flagship: Is Peak Big Phone Finally Over?

A 5.9-inch screen is now considered 'compact.' The iPhone Mini is dead, the Asus Zenfone clings to life, and every year big phones get bigger. Is the small flagship a real movement or a vocal minority?

Mar 5, 20266 min read0 reactions0 comments