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All smartphones, including iPhones, must have replaceable batteries by 2027 in the EU::undefined

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[โ€“] hydra 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You paid $100 for a battery replacement!?!? My Galaxy S7's second battery cost us $12!

[โ€“] KrisND 1 points 1 year ago

It was also a $1300 phone, that could be a factor and I prefer my repair location to make a fair living and quality repairs. I'm not making replacements unless the back pops off like the good old days.