Google's Pixel 11 might feature a removable battery — but not how you'd expect
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A recently surfaced Google patent describes a slide-in metal battery chassis with spring-loaded contacts for the Pixel lineup, likely driven by EU regulations requiring user-replaceable batteries by February 2027. The design eliminates adhesive and screws but does not represent a return to true hot-swap batteries — devices will still be sealed. The patent may never reach a consumer product.
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