EU Battery Rule Might Force Apple to Change its Design

Apple iPhone, iPod and MacBook Air share the same common sleek design with non-removable battery. But new Battery rule mandated from Europe could spell trouble to Apple and any other gadget that lacks an easily removable power pack.

A new, draft batteries directive mandates that power cells inside electronic devices must be "readily removable" for replacement and safe disposal.

Under the terms of the directive, by 2012, at least 25 per cent of all portable batteries – including mobile phone, laptop and car batteries – used annually in each member state must be recycled. By 2016, 45 per cent of them have to be.

[Source The Register Thanks Iosif Hamlatzis!]

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