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Android Always Beats the iPhone To New Features, Qualcomm Says (theverge.com)
An anonymous reader shares a report: Qualcomm has published a somewhat self-congratulatory blog post that lauds the company and its Android partners for achieving a series of industry firsts that include wireless charging, dual-camera systems, OLED smartphone screens, edge-to-edge displays, and more -- features that the upcoming iPhone is expected to have. Apple and Qualcomm are currently embroiled in what's turning into a vicious, global patent licensing dispute. So the timing of this adulation for Android -- hours before Apple's big September event -- doesn't really strike me as coincidental. It can't be. Qualcomm never mentions Apple by name; the closest the company ever comes is with this line: Inventions from Qualcomm lay the foundation for so many technologies and experiences we value in our smartphones today -- on Android and other platforms.
Well with the battery glued in on all the models YOU WILL UPGRADE whether you like it or not.
I guess Apple is good at innovating with this wonderful idea. Thanks Apple. Grrrr
It's not like Apple made the battery part of the outer-shell of the phone.
Jeezus, this is supposed to be a TECH site, and people are scared of a little GLUE??? Hand in your Geek Cards immediately!!!
Also, Apple has STOPPED gluing batteries in; so although you do have disassemble the phone to replace the battery in an iPhone, you no longer have to fight the glue demons. There are 3 adhesive strips; but they aren't as mean as glue.
But, if you're squeamish about messing around inside of a device like a smartphone, Apple and several third-party vendors will be happy to do that battery replacement for you for about $100 (including the battery).
Other than feature phones, then yes, only an Apple fan *can* say their phone is still working fine.
Pure BS. My Android phone is over four years old, and is working just fine.