Built in obsolescence?
I thought it was an Apple design function. First the battery is glued into place and then they charged a small fortune (as phone batteries go) to replace it. And it only lasts about a year? Requires one of their Geniuses to replace it and you need to schedule an appointment where I am. Really?
I have an old Samsung flip phone I've been using heavily for about 10 years now. I've replaced the battery twice. Didn't take a Genius to do it, just pop off the back and replace. Batteries run about $25 or so. Wife has an Android phone, same deal: remove replace battery herself and hers with heavy usage also lasts about 2 years or so.
I'm believing Apple does want folks to replace the phone instead of replacing the battery. Otherwise, why make it a hassle to change?
Biting the hand that feeds IT
