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Not to rain on a good theory but removable batteries require extra space in the form factor and cost in manufacturing. Where smaller is a UX goal and cost is a
by fnordpiglet 3y ago
Not to rain on a good theory but removable batteries require extra space in the form factor and cost in manufacturing. Where smaller is a UX goal and cost is a profit goal, being forced by shady government agencies actually seems like a second order effect.
- jklinger410 3y agoKeeping the mic live is a profit goal.
- cubefox 3y agoCost is probably negligible as phones had removable batteries since the beginning, even cheap ones.