EU: smartphones must have user-replaceable batteries by 2027
For “portable batteries” used in devices such as smartphones, tablets, and cameras, consumers must be able to “easily remove and replace them.” This will require a drastic design rethink by manufacturers, as most phone and tablet makers currently seal the battery away and require specialist tools and knowledge to access and replace them safely.
Source: EU: smartphones must have user-replaceable batteries by 2027 - OSnews
I hope this trickles down to the rest of the world.