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EU Mandates 5-Year Smartphone Support to Reduce Waste

6/3/2025

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The European Union is set to revolutionize smartphone longevity by mandating manufacturers to offer a minimum of five years of software and security updates, along with spare parts availability, starting June 20, 2025. This initiative could also resonate in Zimbabwe, encouraging brands like Xiaomi and Realme to enhance global support, ultimately reducing electronic waste and benefiting consumers.

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Story summary

The European Union is set to revolutionize smartphone longevity by mandating manufacturers to offer a minimum of five years of software and security updates, along with spare parts availability, starting June 20, 2025. This initiative could also resonate in Zimbabwe, encouraging brands like Xiaomi and Realme to enhance global support, ultimately reducing electronic waste and benefiting consumers.