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Google may let you choose which of its services are linked, thanks to EU (www.androidauthority.com)
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[–] [email protected] 103 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Pretty sure the EU has done more for USA privacy on accident than our own government has done in general.

[–] [email protected] 26 points 7 months ago (2 children)

For a lot of rights, looking at the right to repair too. Keep it up over there!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago

What about the whole usbc apple thing? dont forget about that one

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

The EU has right to repair?

[–] [email protected] 11 points 7 months ago

It's actually better than that.

"Obligation to repair goods to which reparability requirements under Union legal acts apply. The producers will be obliged to repair outside the legal guarantee. They can repair for a price or for free as part of a commercial guarantee. Examples of product groups currently covered: household washing machines, household dishwashers, refrigerating appliances and vacuum cleaners. More products will be added in the coming years, starting with smartphones and tablets."

Source from EU's own website.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

They passed some regulation setting the time replacement parts have to be available for devices. 10 years I think. And replacement batteries are mandatory. Both are big wins for repairability.