Phone makers bet on repairable designs
Swappable batteries and longer software support are gaining ground.
By Weekly Times Staff1 min read

Several phone makers are leaning into repairability, with easier battery replacements and longer promised software support.
The moves follow pressure from regulators and customers who want devices to last longer.
Repair advocates welcome the change but say spare parts must also be affordable and easy to find.
- hardware
- repair
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