Today's smartphones don't include batteries the user can remove and replace or repair, even though some want that, and here's ...

Most major smartphone brands today tout long-term update pledges in some capacity, though they’re usually restricted to high-end devices. Samsung is undoubtedly the leader in this regard, offering ...

A few weeks ago, the EU parliament voted on a new bill that is supposed to force phone manufacturers to bring back removable batteries on their smartphones. This is part of a broader program of ...

Remember the days when feature phones ruled the mobile industry? They had their flaws, but one thing we loved about them was the ability to swap out the batteries when they ran out of juice. However, ...

As of January 1, Californians are paying a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery — whether it’s a power tool, a PlayStation, or even a singing greeting card. The 1.5% ...

Adam Z. Lein has been a tech journalist at Pocketnow since 2002. He's also been a photographer since 1995 and a web developer & graphic designer since 1997 while working on the DEC intranet. He's also ...