All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

  • brb@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    It’s specifically the wire that always breaks first. How can they be more durable?

    • ne0phyte@feddit.de
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      1 year ago

      You can repair a broken cable fairly easily. Especially on higher end headphones. Sometimes you can even buy replacement cables right from the manufacturer.

      When you buy wireless headphones you know upfront that they will die within a few years and you will not be able to replace the tiny glued in, oddly shaped batteries they come with.

      I like the convenience of BT at times, but I really miss having headphone jacks and hate having to bring adaptors with me.

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      1 year ago

      If you can financially, buy (second-hand) higher-end material, it will come with stronger wires and stronger connections.
      For example, see the difference in the constraints damper on these connectors:

      vs Apple’s:

      Jack being simple technology, it’s also very easy to get it repaired by the nearby tech enthusiast armed with a soldering iron.