There is a high chance that Apple is going to allow user replaceable batteries starting with iPhone in 2026 and moving to other devices in 2027. There are secret talks about Apple quietly reaching to a manufacturer for possible OEM Battery availability year from iPhone 18 series launch time.
All this while maintaining Ip rating for non pro models.🤩🥰
Pro models- no predictions yet.
Similarly, Samsung might also bring back user replaceable batteries with Silicon-Carbon in response to Apple, starting with A17 in late 2025 or A37 in Q1 2026.* 🤞🤞
Also, 3.5mm jack is getting hype in redmagic10pro in REDDIT and other community pages. Few are also praising Sony phones for keeping the HPjack and Sd card slot alive.Sony🗿🗿. Most of the fans are also hoping for Micro sd card slot return in S 26 series as hybrid slot 🥳🥳 for better backup and quick seamless transfer between phone and pc. Since, S25 series is being called a bust with no significant Camera upgrades or features.
