<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The European Union has introduced mandatory energy efficiency labels for smartphones and tablets sold within its region, starting June 20, 2025.</li><li>These labels provide details on energy use, battery longevity, drop resistance, IP rating for dust and water resistance, and repairability scores.</li><li>Complementing the labels are ecodesign requirements mandating durable batteries, extended software support, spare parts availability, and more.</li><li>Manufacturers often hide negative product information from consumers; the EU regulations aim to bring transparency to the market.</li><li>The EU's new energy labels and ecodesign requirements are effective immediately, forcing smartphone makers to improve transparency and product quality.</li><li>The energy labels provide information on energy efficiency, battery longevity, protection from dust, water resistance, and repairability scores.</li></ul>

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