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More videosEurope is getting a superior version of the Nintendo Switch 2 by early next year
…user-replaceable batteries will be implemented, as it stands, replacing the Switch 2’s batteries through official channels involves making a service request to Nintendo America. Done unofficially, it requires several hours…
Removable batteries aren't coming back. Good — they sucked
…Now, it's turned its eyes to the role batteries play in e-waste. After being announced in 2023, the EU is finally due to bring a new set of rules into…
Europe's new Switch 2 model could drive up production costs even higher
…2s that are currently sold worldwide. "The Regulation requires that from February 18th, 2027, batteries integrated into certain appliances and sold in the EU must be easily replaceable by end-users at…
Nintendo reportedly adjusting Switch 2 production after weak holiday sales
…Yesterday, reports suggested Nintendo plans to release a revised Switch 2 model in the EU with a replaceable battery . This move would comply with 2023 EU legislation requiring all portable consoles to…
Google's Pixel 11 might feature a removable battery — but not how you'd expect
…can remove and replace batteries Similar to the iPhone's switch from Lightning to USB-C, this patent filing likely stems from an upcoming EU regulation requiring manufacturers to redesign their devices…
iOS 27 — the EU may force Apple to offer AirPlay alternatives
…According to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg , Apple is set to start offering video-casting alternatives to satisfy the latest requirements in the EU's Digital Markets Act. This means other services, like…
European Commission on MacRumors
…The App Store, iOS, and Safari were classified as gatekeepers two years ago, triggering strict requirements in the EU such as support for alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment options. Under…
Europe's trillion-dollar tech giant hides a much bigger obstacle
…Significant country-specific compliance requirements and legal complexity can burn through time and capital before a product has even been brought to market. A 2024 International Monetary Fund (IMF) study equated EU…
Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union
…That screen will prompt EU users to choose a default browser from a list of options. This change is a result of the DMA’s requirements, and means that EU users will…