Smartwatches and fitness trackers have been exempted from EU rules that require more easily user-replaceable batteries in devices sold in Europe from 2027 onwards.

La Commissione Europea esenta smartwatch e fitness tracker dall'obbligo di batterie rimovibili per i consumatori, citando motivi di sicurezza e limiti tecnici nel regolamento…

The European Commission has revised its battery regulations to exempt devices such as the Apple Watch from requirements that batteries be removable and replaceable by users.