It's been a 'rent, not own' model since day one, since batteries are non-user-re...

shepherdjerred · on March 12, 2024

That is a wild take.

For one, batteries certainly are user replaceable, though it does require specialized tools and quite a bit of care.

Would you consider a car to be "rented, not owned" because they are difficult for the average end-user to repair?

BlueTemplar · on March 12, 2024

Wow, I had no idea that even the first iPhone's battery change involved soldering !