English HomeTech NewsApple NewsArabic Home
Technology

European Commission will not force smartwatches and other wearables to have replaceable batteries

Engadget • Wed, 15 Jul 2026

European Commission will not force smartwatches and other wearables to have replaceable batteries

The EU adopted regulation in 2023 that requires many electronics to have replaceable batteries by 2027.

What happened?

The EU adopted regulation in 2023 that requires many electronics to have replaceable batteries by 2027.

Story details

The EU adopted regulation in 2023 that requires many electronics to have replaceable batteries by 2027.

Why it matters

This story helps build a stronger internal English tech archive around Technology, giving search visitors more reasons to keep browsing the site instead of bouncing after a single headline.

Original source

https://www.engadget.com/2216075/european-commission-will-not-force-smartwatches-and-other-wearables-to-have-replaceable-batteries/