I don't think Apple is trying to make the iPhones slimmer or lightweight-er. The weight and shape seems to be a feature now so that it can appeal to a certain a

I don't think Apple is trying to make the iPhones slimmer or lightweight-er. The weight and shape seems to be a feature now so that it can appeal to a certain audience. I believe the previous iphone design had less weight and was slimmer too. I'm sure waterproof/damage resistent phones can be made along with easy replaceable batteries. It's a policy issue not an engineering one. Worst case scenario they could provide you a "kit" to replace the battery(i.e a special screwdriver like they do for the SIM card) >> Force manufacturers to sell spare parts which can be used to service the phones. I think there is already an EU law for that that will come into effect soon. >> - Mandate Updates for long periods. How is it okay for a phone to have 2 years of updates? This should be the next step and I'm sure it will happen soon. Part of the solution to this is the incoming law that will force Apple to accept apps outside of its store and 3rd party appstores. That way app updates will no longer be restricted by Apple. Next should be a law to provide security OS updates for at least (i.e 10 years) or open (source) the OS for 3rd party updates. One thing is sure. There must be laws to stop the planned obsolescence. It went too far and is detrimental to both the consumer and the environment.