User-Replaceable Batteries Are Coming Back In a Big Way

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By BeauHDJun 2, 2026, 12:00 pm70 ptsTrending
New EU battery rules taking effect early next year are pushing tech makers toward user-replaceable batteries in products like headphones, e-readers, handheld consoles, laptops, and possibly earbuds. But carve-outs for smartphones and tablets may mean replaceable batteries won't necessarily return to phones in…

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