The European Union will be looking at legislation that will force device makers to create electronics that will have the battery be easily removable. Apple has, up to now, opted for design aesthetics, making the battery removal hard for the average consumers. Instead, users are asked to have their batteries exchanged or replaced at an Apple authorized service center, through AppleCare, or via the Genius Bar at an Apple retail location. The European Union initiative will make it more eco-friendly so that users will be able to dispose of the batteries properly. Batteries that are thrown away through the garbage may leak into landfills, harming the environment. » Will the E.U. Force Apple to Redesign iPhones?