Are Mobile Devices going in a Bad Direction?
For Years mobile devices have come a long way with the technology presented, however trends may suggest a target of gimmicks over all forms of reason-ability.
One of the biggest indication of this is the recent changes in the “norm” of device design. Many devices are opting into enclosed form-factors that pretty much ends all possibility of replacing the battery and expanding the storage.
Many may state, “well why would I need to replace my battery? I’m likely to get a new phone by the time the battery starts to go bad.” Well many users are not into buying phones left n’ right — I myself tend to buy a new phone every 4 to 6 years. I find it more beneficial to prolong the life of my device by replacing the battery, and and flashing a ROM to it if the OS version gets left behind.
So while these issues may not plague everyone, it’s rather uneasy to think that companies may narrow the possibility of saving money by cutting the ability to extend the life of a device, and hopefully some manufacturers avoid this trend and continue to create “flagship” devices with battery replacement and expandable storage.
You can watch ZenOokami cover some mobile device drama via the massive argument of Android vs iOS:
