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Many people still seem to believe that when they buy a phone (be it Apple or Android) they actually "own" the device.

You don't really:

    . can't open it to access h/w, change battery, etc...
    . can't choose what you run on it
    . can't actually access all of the data that's stored on it
    . most of the things you do with it are recorded by a remote entity.
    . "for your own protection", here's a very long list of things we will not let you do with your device.
Gives a whole new meaning to the word "ownership".
nomel
I can't fully agree with your first point:

> can't open it to access h/w, change battery, etc...

We're necessarily moving closer and closer to monolithic ASICs that cover all functions of a phone, most likely encased in epoxy for complete waterproofing. Some guy with a screwdriver and multimeter will never be able to keep up with advancements in manufacturing/technology.

sjy
Silicon is one thing, but the comment you’re replying to specifically mentioned batteries. Non-replaceable batteries offer a modest reduction in size, at the cost of reducing the device’s service life to 3-5 years. I personally don’t find that to be an impressive advancement in technology. The design’s lack of respect for user-serviceability reinforces the other user-hostile features of the iOS ecosystem identified by the grandparent. (Sent from my iPad.)

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