EU relaxes rules for smart glasses after US pressure
The EU has introduced new exemptions to battery removability rules, specifically impacting smart glasses and wearables following US pressure.
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The EU relaxed rules for smart glasses following pressure from the US. The Commission added exemptions to regulations regarding the removability of portable batteries, which included wearables like the Apple Watch.
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The European Commission has added exemptions to regulations regarding the removability of portable batteries. These changes specifically affect smart glasses and wearables, such as the Apple Watch, which are now exempt from user-replaceable battery requirements.
Coverage from Politico and environment.ec.europa.eu emphasizes that the relaxation for smart glasses occurred after pressure from the US. Meanwhile, stuff.tv and EUbusiness.com focus on the specific devices granted these exemptions.
Future attention remains on the 2027 deadline for the return of replaceable phone batteries and the current lack of preparation among e-reader companies for the EU Battery Law, according to ManilaShaker Philippines and Good e-Reader.
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Sources (6)
- New exemptions added to EU rules on removability of batteries EUbusiness.com · 45d ago
- Apple Watch and other wearables exempt from user-replaceable battery rules and it's probably for the best stuff.tv · 45d ago
- Replaceable Phone Batteries to Return by 2027 ManilaShaker Philippines · 45d ago
- e-reader companies woefully underprepared for new EU Battery Law Good e-Reader · 45d ago
- Commission adds exemptions to rules on removability of portable batteries environment.ec.europa.eu · 45d ago
- EU relaxes rules for smart glasses after US pressure politico.eu · 45d ago
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Which devices are now exempt from user-replaceable battery rules?
Smart glasses and wearables, including the Apple Watch, are exempt.
Why were rules for smart glasses relaxed?
According to Politico, the EU relaxed these rules following pressure from the US.
When are replaceable phone batteries expected to return?
Coverage from ManilaShaker Philippines indicates they will return by 2027.
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