Comment on iFixit says the Switch 2 is even harder to repair than the original

• Cocodapuf@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  Yeah, the EU has shown they’re serious when it comes to consumer protections. It’s great to see!

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  • TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    For example, coming into effect in 12 days, on the 20th of June, for smartphones and tablets:

    • Durability: Devices should be resistant to accidental drops and protected against dust and water.

    • Battery longevity: Batteries must endure at least 800 full charge and discharge cycles while retaining at least 80% of their original capacity.

    • Repairability: Manufacturers must make critical spare parts available within 5 to 10 working days, and continue offering them for 7 years after the product is no longer sold in the EU.

    • Software support: Devices must receive operating system upgrades for at least 5 years from the end-of-sale date.

    • Repair access: Professional repairers must have non-discriminatory access to any required software or firmware.

    They will also have to include a sticker on packaging that has standardised information on it concerning energy efficiency, battery life, repeated drop test results, battery endurance in charging cycles, repairability score, and water/dust protection rating:

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    • EddoWagt@feddit.nl ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      Does that go into effect for all devices on sale, or only for devices released after that date? Also, that software support section is great. That basically means all phones need atleast 6 years of support

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      • Susurrus@lemm.ee ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        Only new devices released after June 20th.

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• DFX4509B_2@lemmy.org ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

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  • EddoWagt@feddit.nl ⁨5⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    The EU is way too big to just withdraw from

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