When they make it impossible to remove the battery they make it a perpetual listening device too (many overlook this aspect) https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/all-new-iphones-might-be-forced-to-have-a-removable-battery see https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34444233
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@schestowitz Also makes the device unusable once the battery can no longer be charged back up, = more cost, and you can lose data, investment in e-books / music etc.
