apple could still do that when they’re forced to include user-replaceable batteries. it’s going to be even simpler, the person in the “genius bar” will just open the phone, take the battery out, put the new one in, and hand it back to you. hard to beat a 30 second repair.

i honestly have no clue why you think forcing apple to build their phones in sane and pro-consumer ways would prevent them from giving you this premium service that you already pay a premium for. the only reason they might stop is because they might get mad that they don’t get to screw over everyone who doesn’t sign up for apple care, but that’s on them. no one is asking for apple to not care about its customers, we’re asking for the exact opposite.