> Wouldn't "user replaceable" make it more expensive? Yes, in $1 worth of screws. > Besides I can't even imagine an iPhone that can be easily opened by anyone

> Wouldn't "user replaceable" make it more expensive? Yes, in $1 worth of screws. > Besides I can't even imagine an iPhone that can be easily opened by anyone, stay water resistant and "Apple-y" at the same time... Trying to do water-proofness without whole "slather it in glue" would probably add tiny bit of thickness to the thing as you'd need to have some oiled seals across the edge. And considering some phones already need a case just so I can hold one comfortably I'm not complaining about thicker edge coming back..