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My current phone is ageing. Normally I wouldn't urgently think about it replacing it now but as AI eats the world I am worried that electronics will become more expensive with time. Computer components have already skyrocketed in price.

So should I buy one now? Or is there no need to panic?

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[–] LaGG_3@hexbear.net 9 points 5 days ago

Isn't there some kind of European regulation that'll mandate phones have easily replaceable batteries by 2027? I live in burgerland, but am holding out hope that'll have a worldwide impact since designing and manufacturing different models seems kinda expensive.