“Smartphones today are powerful and indispensable tools, yet all too often they quickly become obsolescent waste. With the new EU rules, we are turning the tide.”
EU phones now need batteries that keep 80% after 800 cycles, spare parts for seven years and OS updates for five. Repairability gets an A to E grade on the label. The rules were adopted in 2023 and took two years to apply. Foldables are exempt.