Google has filed a USPTO patent for a “removable battery subassembly” in a grounded metal frame instead of glue, aiming to keep thin, sealed phones easier and safer to repair. 🔋
This could support EU-style right-to-repair rules and cut e‑waste, but there’s no guarantee it will ship in future Pixels. ⚖️
🔗 https://www.androidauthority.com/google-battery-design-patent-3632608/
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