Know before you buy: starting today, EU’s new labels shake up the smartphone market
Starting today, all new smartphones and tablets sold in the EU are required to provide an energy efficiency label inside their packaging. The in-box sticker is similar to the ones shown on other consumer electronic devices sold in the EU/EEA market. The new regulation's main goal is to help EU consumers make informed buying choices and help reduce CO₂ emissions. The regulation applies to all cordless phones (landlines), smartphones used on cellular or satellite networks, feature phones without internet connection or third-party apps, and tablets with screens between 7 and 17.4...
Starting today, all new smartphones and tablets sold in the EU are required to provide an energy efficiency label inside their packaging. The in-box sticker is similar to the ones shown on other consumer electronic devices sold in the EU/EEA market. The new regulation's main goal is to help EU consumers make informed buying choices and help reduce CO₂ emissions. The regulation applies to all cordless phones (landlines), smartphones used on cellular or satellite networks, feature phones without internet connection or third-party apps, and tablets with screens between 7 and 17.4...
