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Tepix on Sept 9, 2016 | parent | context | favorite | on: FAA Urges Passengers to Not Use Samsung Galaxy Not...

I don't think that's the reason. If your battery is dead, it's easy and cheap to get it replaced nowadays. Not a good enough reason to buy a new phone.

tammer on Sept 9, 2016 | [–]

It's psychology: people want an upgrade justification, and the threat of a few days without a phone is enough for most people.

simonh on Sept 9, 2016 | [–]

Also you can usually swap the phone for a refurbished model with a new battery. I did that with my iPhone 4. Slightly more expensive than a battery replacement service, but same day.

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