This was a thing with Samsung from the beginning all the way to the S7. The rational after that was the waterproof rating but I have a Zebra TC27 at work that’s IP rated WITH ad repalcable battery. So it’s easy to do, just cost more than not doing it and for Apple it’s a revenue stream replacing batteries.

Does the CIA not doe CIA things anymore?

Hopefully

Hey security guards, remember to shoot him in the face and leave him outside when shit hits the fan.