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Your Phone Was Designed to Stop Working. The EU Just Made That Illegal. The United States Has Not. - thefirmo (thefirmo.com)
submitted 1 month ago by [M] to c/boycottus@lemmy.ca
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The EU Right to Repair Directive takes effect July 31, 2026. Manufacturers must offer repair at fair prices. The US has no equivalent federal law. Here is what changed.

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[–] 13 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It’s a good thing that the EU has the power and the will to push for this, things change globally because of it.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Just like the alternative app stores on iPhones globally, and the Nintendo Switch 2 with a user swappable battery, right?

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    USB-c for all charging

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