• PrimaCora@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Outside of replacing it when it’s dying, is love to have phone batteries in an external charger. Forgot to charge overnight? No problem, swap a fresh one in. Going on a long vacation and lacking a portable charging brick? Bring some spares. Friend’s phone dying and your battery is compatible? Loan it to them.

    • crashex@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Nooooo you must buy zillion separate device from company. Don’t forget a few adapters because obviously nothing is ever compatible. And every few years: let’s invent a ‘new’ thing and have everyone upgrade their devices!

  • circuitfarmer@lemmy.sdf.org
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    1 year ago

    Even if there were truth to this, I’d happily buy a larger device to have the user replaceable battery. Of course, none of the big players offer that – because it’s really about cost cutting.

    • Martineski@lemmy.fmhy.mlOPM
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      1 year ago

      Rather than cost cutting it’s more about making you buy a whole new device when battery gets worse so they can get more money from you.

      • moonshrimp@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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        1 year ago

        I guess there are a few cents to save in a couple of screws and a seal. But yeah that’s hardly the point.

  • moonshrimp@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Inb4 Audi placing timing chains at the back of their motors while fitting them with brittle plastic guides.

  • cooljimy84@lemmy.fmhy.ml
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    1 year ago

    Wait… if its larger cause of the battery, does that mean there is enough space for the headphone jack ?