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Batteries used to be considered to be a part that needs to be replaced as part of regular maintenance, because they deteriorate pretty fast compared to the other parts. The fact that anyone ever thought batteries should not be replaceable astonishes me.
The batteries last longer now than the phone is usable with newer versions of the OS.
Apple got caught throttling older phones
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jun/16/claim-for-750m-against-apple-launched-alleging-battery-throttling
Next up, EU mandating updates for security and basic functionality for X number of years.