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Tech firms urged to offer cheaper battery replacements amid rising phone costs

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Rising memory costs have led to a 20 percent increase in global smartphone prices, prompting consumers to hold onto their devices longer. The article argues that tech companies like Apple and Samsung should offer more affordable battery replacements to encourage continued use of older devices. Historically, Apple offered significantly cheaper battery swaps, which, while impacting revenue, also demonstrated a consumer preference for repairability over immediate upgrades. AI

RANK_REASON The article is an opinion piece arguing for a change in corporate policy regarding device repairability.

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Tech firms urged to offer cheaper battery replacements amid rising phone costs

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Igor Bonifacic) ·

    If memory shortages last, tech companies should offer cheap battery replacements

    If a company like Apple could offer $29 batteries before, it can do so again.

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