{"id":289278,"date":"2026-07-14T05:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/replaceable-batteries-in-the-eu-from-2027-iphone-has-an-exception-letem-svetem-applem\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T05:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T09:45:11","slug":"replaceable-batteries-in-the-eu-from-2027-iphone-has-an-exception-letem-svetem-applem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/14\/replaceable-batteries-in-the-eu-from-2027-iphone-has-an-exception-letem-svetem-applem\/","title":{"rendered":"Replaceable batteries in the EU from 2027? iPhone has an exception \u2013 Letem svetem Applem"},"content":{"rendered":"

Replaceable batteries in the EU from 2027? iPhone has an exception \u2013 Letem svetem Applem<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.letemsvetemapplem.eu\/en\/2026\/07\/14\/iphone-18-eu\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-07-14 05:06:00<\/a><\/p>\n

Source Domain: www.letemsvetemapplem.eu<\/a><\/p>\n

In recent weeks, claims have been circulating on the Internet again that Apple will have to start selling iPhones with easily replaceable batteries from 2027 due to new European Union rules. Some posts even claim that European iPhones will get a removable back cover similar to old mobile phones. However, nothing of the sort is planned and the change will not affect this generation either iPhone\u00a018.<\/p>\n

Apple is set to introduce a new series this fall iPhone\u00a018, which will include, among other things, models iPhone\u00a018 For a\u00a0iPhone\u00a018 Pro MaxThe arrival of the first foldable is also expected. iPhone, which is often referred to as iPhone UltraAlthough the new European rules are fast approaching, none of these phones should have an easily removable back cover or a battery that can be removed in seconds.<\/p>\n

The European Union is really changing the rules for batteries<\/h2>\n

There is one important piece of truth in the whole report. The European Union has indeed adopted new rules regarding smartphone batteries.onemobile phonesoneand tablets. From 2027, manufacturers are to enable easier battery replacement so that the user does not have to use specialized tools or undergo an unreasonably complex service intervention.<\/p>\n

This is where the claim that phones with removable back covers will return to Europe originated. However, the European rules contain an important exception that applies to modern premium smartphones.<\/p>\n

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Apple already meets the conditions of the exception<\/h2>\n

A manufacturer is not required to offer an easily removable battery if their device meets the specified requirements for battery life and water and dust resistance. The battery must have at least 83% of its original capacity after 500 full charge cycles and at least 80% after 1,000 cycles. The phone must also meet miniMinimum protection level IP67.<\/p>\n

Modern iPhones meet or exceed these requirements. Apple therefore, they do not…<\/p>\n

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