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New EU law requires devices to be repairable - Every phone, television or washing machine you buy in Europe must be easier to repair starting tomorrow. That’s when the European Right to Repair Act takes effect (www.nporadio1.nl)
submitted 3 months ago by to c/technology@lemmy.world
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The products covered by the obligation to repair currently include:

  • washing machines and washer-dryers
  • dishwashers
  • refrigerators
  • electronic displays
  • welding equipment
  • servers and data storage products
  • mobile phones, cordless phones and tablets
  • tumble dryers 
  • e-bikes and e-scooters batteries (from 18 February 2027)
  • local space heaters
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[–] 8 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Androids

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    Huh...I'm guessing banking apps? Those are the only ones that have ever given me problems on old Android devices

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago

    Been starting to see more randomly picky apps. Based on vintage and rooted device.

    Uninstalled the FedEx app, since every time I tapped on a tracking number, it would divert to the app which would promptly shame me for having a rooted device and refuse to run.

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