On the official website of the EU, newecodies and energy labeling rules are designed to increase the life of smartphones and reduce e-waste. It clearly states that companies will have to design their devices in such a way that they are more durable and easily repaired.
Along with this, every device will be given a label based on energy efficiency, battery performance and repairability, so that users can take a decision with complete information while buying.
One of Android Police reports it has also been said that this change can prove to be a game-changer for the smartphone industry. So far, only Google and some top brands such as Samsung and Motorola have been making long updates for premium models.
But now, due to the EU, a long update policy can also be seen in the mid-range and budget segment devices. The report also states that companies prefer to adopt a similar policy for the entire global portfolio, so these rules can benefit even in countries like India.
A similar impact was shown in India on USB-C charging last year. Following the order of the EU, Apple began to give a Type-C port in the iPhone 15 series, which was directly beneficial for markets like India. It is now expected that, in the same way, the rules giving updates for 5 years will also strengthen Indian users, which will reduce the need to change the phone repeatedly, and the device will remain reliable for longer.
